Comforting Crochet...

Monday is my busy day; I teach a crochet class, go to a knitting group, and some weeks have a long meeting to attend.  And then I write a blog entry and various newsletters; it's a pretty full day.  But not this Monday.

I developed a cold over the weekend, so I've canceled my usual activities and have chosen instead to "lie low" until I recover a bit.  I could take some over-the-counter medicine and just push on, but as I get older I'm increasingly unwilling to do that.  I'm reminded of a friend about my age who a few years ago kept pushing through a cold and ended up with pneumonia, sidelining her for six weeks.  No thanks!

So this gives me time to do some comforting, rhythmic, zen-like crochet.  On top of making me feel better from my cold, it's a good antidote to all the terrible news out there these days.  Coronavirus is in my area and those of us over 60 have been advised to stay home as much as possible.  I'm not usually one who enjoys staying home so much, but in the face of helping to keep myself well and help stop the spread of the virus, I'm willing to be more of a homebody.  I have several unfinished projects to work on, sweater sections to block, enough yarn to keep me busy for some time to come, so I'm thankful for that.

Again regarding the coronavirus, it's scary.  We keep receiving conflicting information.  In my opinion, not enough people have been tested; I'm sure in my state the number of people who have been infected is much higher than reported.  For younger people who contract the disease, we are told the symptoms should be milder.  The risk of considerable complications goes up from age 60 on, so it's scarier for those of us in that age demographic.

So, to paraphrase the great knitting teacher, Elizabeth Zimmerman, "Crochet on, with confidence and hope, through all crises."  It truly is time to be calm and get on with our crochet.

Regarding classes, I am currently re-evaluating and considering a new venue that is much less crowded, so do not just show up for class on Mondays; please contact me first so I can give you the correct location.  Crochet on!

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