At the request of her family, I have the sad duty to reach out to the NeedleArts Community to share the news of Renee’s passing

Renee Ashby of Fiberworks in Ashton MD
died on Monday, Sept 20, quite unexpectedly.

At this time arrangements are incomplete, but a graveside service occurred on

11:00am Sept 29th 2010 at

St Marks Episcopal Church Highland MD

Please feel free to share this with anyone who may have counted Renee among their friends and associates.

If you would like to leave comments, I will also be sharing your condolences with the family.

There are very few times in my life when I have been truly ashamed to be a New Yorker. Mayor Bloomberg has managed to make that happen.

So in case you were interested in my opinion …

I cannot think of a better way to promote anger, resentment and hate towards those of the Muslin faith than the proposed Mosque at “ground zero”.

Bloomberg’s actions can only be explained as a result of possible malpractice at his Bris with a cut somewhat closer to the body.

This plan is akin to saying we need a memorial to Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich adjacent to the Holocaust Museum in DC.

Evil accepted is Evil Condoned –

Wheat

Or just a happy active puppy, maybe even just a toddler who needs distraction

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PcL6-mjRNk

THE FINAL INSPECTION
author unknown

The Soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass..

‘Step forward now,Soldier ,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?’
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
‘No, Lord, I guess I ain’t.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can’t always be a saint.

I’ve had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I’ve been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny,
That wasn’t mine to keep…
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear..
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I’ve wept unmanly tears.

I know I don’t deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears

If you’ve a place for me here, Lord,
It needn’t be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the Soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

‘Step forward now, you Soldier,
You’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets,
You’ve done your time in Hell.’

Author Unknown~

It’s the Soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us the freedom of the press.

It’s the Soldier, not the poet,
Who has given us the freedom of speech.

It’s the Soldier, not the politicians
That ensures our right to Life, Liberty
and the Pursuit of Happiness..

It’s the Soldier who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag.

If you care to offer the smallest token of recognition
and appreciation for the Military,
Please pass this on and pray for our men and women
Who have served and are currently serving our country
And pray for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom….
THESE COLORS DON’T RUN

AMEN!

At the start of each of the several Kumihimo classes I have had the opportunity to take with Rodrick Owen, he has asked the question

What Is The Difference Between Braiding and Weaving
.		Sometimes it is good to “look up the info for yourself”. But an incentive is always nice. So “while supplies” last (at least the first 5 or so correct answers) Anyone who sends the correct answer will be sent a copy of the current version of “Kumihimo On A Card” by Shirley Berlin-BerlinBraids.com (this is the one also known as “The Red One”

The only catch is that you must be sure you are registered here, and that your have included your “real name” and a valid email address so I can send you the coupon for the book and media mail postage at my e-store ItsAllJustString.Com

Happy Braiding