Tuesday, January 19, 2010
SAFE HAVEN
I need to tell you something, dear readers.
You may have noticed that rarely do I make comments concerning world affairs or delve into politics of any kind. I have made no mention of Haiti or any other disaster, natural or manmade, that erupts across our globe on a near daily basis. Please know that this is not because I'm so tucked away in my own pocket that I neither notice or care. Nothing like that is true. Far from it. Not talking about world affairs is a concious decision: this space is a no-fly zone.
Why? I know all the world disasters affect you as deeply as they do me. You hear the news, read the papers. You've made your personal decisions regarding donations and none of that is my business. My business, then, is giving you a place to land where topics of an uplifting nature tend to rule the day. I want this site to be a kind of safe haven against the fracas of global tragedy, a place where you can see lovely photos, consider knitting something interesting in glorious colors, and read words of an inspiring nature. Inspiration is what I seek to offer here not reminders of things you already know. This is your personal relief. Consider it a question of balance.
We all need a tiny place to go where things appear to be all right with the world, where the cries of anquish are stilled, where we are reminded that not everything is in chaos and we are free to experience a little peace, maybe even dream a little. So please feel free to dream away…
Posted by Jane on
01/19 at 06:54 AM
thank you for that ....we all need an oasis in these troubling times....paula-marie
By paula-marie on 2010 01 19
Great Post
By Denise Dineen on 2010 01 19
Thank you for your blog today; I love being able to get away when I read it.
By Janet Kelley on 2010 01 19
Jane, Bless you, I agree with you very much..Knitting to me is my time for feeling happy and content..Right now I am doin Starmore's Autumn Sweater,,so much fun.. Happy Thoughts. Pat
By Pat on 2010 01 19
:-) Dear Jane, I agree with you wholeheartedly!
By Judy Bowles on 2010 01 19
Dear Jane in snow or rain: (who stays mostly near the skein)... I really appreciate this post. It genially assumes we are all adults and feel the same pain with world affairs and frustrations about how to contribute to them in a benefitial way as adults. Also, with knitters, spinners and weavers - you'd be mostly preaching to the converted. Knitting IS a safe place and a haven - not to mention anger management and love for others translated into gifts, prayer shawls and other things. Regards, Linda "K"
By Linda "K" on 2010 01 19
Thank you, Jane. My feelings exactly and you said it so elegantly. Thanks.
By JaneIsla in the UP of Michigan on 2010 01 19
You are indeed a haven of peace - thank you.
By beanz on 2010 01 20
Jane, Thank you. There is enough tragedy out there, that to have a safe haven to come, renew, refresh and breathe deeply is highly appreciated.
By Cynthia on 2010 01 20
Bravo, Jane! And thank you for giving us all a glorious retreat far from the madness of this world. Denny
By Denise Vitola on 2010 01 21
Thank you for the escape.
By Teresa on 2010 01 29
Hello Jane I have just read this (June) and am so pleased to see it. We are saturated by news and events and I thank you for your thought in avoiding all these subjects in your blog etc. It makes your site and forums a 'safe' place to go, away from the trials and tribulations which we are all aware of and which some of us may suffer, where we can immerse ourselves in beauty and creativity. Thank you Ann - Scotland
By annecosse on 2010 06 13
I so appreciate your wisdom in creating a safe haven for all who are weary of the world's difficulties and the images of it that are a challenge to lessen.
By Kay Weiser on 2010 01 19