Being somewhat prone to narcissism (I do blog, after all), I was naturally interested in what he might need to share. Unfortunately, however, the opportunity for him to share this great secret didn’t arise during the commute, and I made my way to the office in suspense.
A short while later, I shot him an email. What did he need to talk with me about? Was everything ok?
He responded with a cut and paste from facebook. One of his friends. And as I read the text, my head began to swim.
Mr. Rogersish normal looking guy. Felt man purse holding his knitting. Vibram shoes. #onlyontheferry
In the immortal words of Keanu Reeves: Whoa.
First of all, I look very little like Mr. Rogers. And I never interact with puppets. Well, almost never. There was that one time in college. But that was just a phase.
Second, what’s wrong with Vibram shoes? They are comfortable, sporty and yes, just a little bit quirky. In essence, they are the Fiat 500 Abarth of footwear. Sure, it may not be for everyone. But that’s just because not everyone has the necessary forza di carattere.
Third. It isn’t a man purse. It is a satchel. But it is felted. By me. It kicks ass.
And it does hold my knitting. Currently, it is holding the first of four projects I've agreed to make "to order" as part of a fundraiser for a local food bank. The first is my interpretation of Juno Regina. I cast on this past Saturday, and hope to share the finished product soon.
~TSMK
