In between unpacking, I have been busy knitting more dishclothes. This makes five of the twelve I promised to make for this series.
I have to thank Rhonda White over at Ravelry.com for this pattern. She has free patterns for the complete alphabet. If you are feeling ambitious, why not make all the letters and join them for a cute baby blanket. If you take on that project, I would love to see a picture.
Earlier this month we moved from Texas to North Carolina. Like any move it was full of adventures and mishaps. I was telling a girl friend about some of them and she thought I should write a blog with my adventures in life and “I hear you can make money at it”. Well, I don’t blog to make money, and most of my friends do not know that I do blog. I thought I would randomly post about some of the things we found. It is only upon looking back at them are they humorous. I hope you don’t find them too boring.
Part of my husband’s relocation package included hiring packers to come in and do the boxing for me. While I did find it necessary to do some of the boxing ahead of time (especially for things like my china that I wanted packed very carefully) I am grateful for the help. The thing about hiring someone else to do the work for you is they never do it the way you would do it.
Unpacking boxes makes my blood boil. They seem to have gone out of their way to make setting up home difficult for me. I cannot figure out why they felt the need to separate items. They took the lids off of all of my canisters, the canisters were in one box while the lids were in another. They separated the electric tea kettle and the base that is need to make it work. The plastic bowls were in one box, and the lids are still MIA, I assume they are in one of many boxes yet to be opened.
One of the first boxes we opened, because the boxes were not labeled was my cookbooks. However, they also decided to add a jar of molasses from the pantry. The jar was not wrapped just dropped in the box. These items were not in the same location. REALLY GUYS!!! Who in their right mind would put a jar of molasses with books. Ok, I get that maybe being males you did not realize that molasses is a sticky thick syrupy substance but a glass jar of anything does not belong with books.
After I calmed down, I actually find it quite humorous. Do you have adventures from moving, I would love to hear about them.
Can you believe it, I am a third of the way finished with my set of dishclothes! If you are interested in the other, here are the links to them.
#1 – Diamond pattern
#2 – Button in a Square
#3 – Basketweave
This week, I opted to try a seed stitch, also known as a moss stitch. In short, you alternates knit and purl. This creates a lovely texture. I cannot wait to try it out. While this one was a pain to make, and took longer than the others since I was constantly switching between knit and purl, it is my favorite. I think the extra time was worth it.
Nothings better on a cold winter day than a cup of hot tea. Well, except for a cup of hot chocolate with a splash of Bailey’s, but we will save that for another day. I like my tea pretty strong, so when I don’t have the patience to let it steep I turn to a childhood favorite of mine – Russian Tea. This is my mother’s recipe.
Did you know that there are 13 folds when an American Flag is properly folded? Each fold symbolizes something. Learn the meaning of each fold and use it in a flag ceremony.
A few years back I heard the meanings of each fold as the flag was folded. It was a very moving experience for me, as I watched a group of military personal fold the flag. So when I saw this badge requirement I was excited to look it up with the hopes of including it at one of our ceremonies.
The first thing I learned is that Federal Flag code does not dictate the meaning behind the folds. But rather this has evolved over time to represent the religious principles that our nation was founded on.
Symbols for the Folds of the Flag
The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life.
The second fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life.
The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks, and who gave a portion of his or her life for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world.
The fourth fold represents our weaker nature; as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace, as well as in times of war, for His divine guidance.
The fifth fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, “Our country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right, but it is still our country, right or wrong.”
The sixth fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
The seventh fold is a tribute to our armed forces, for it is through the armed forces that we protect our country and our flag against all enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.
The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day, and to honor our mother, for whom it flies on Mother’s Day.
The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood, for it has been through their faith, love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great have been molded.
The 10th fold is a tribute to father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since he or she was first-born.
The 11th fold, in the eyes of Hebrew citizens, represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies, in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
The 12th fold, in the eyes of a Christian citizen, represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Ghost.
When the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost, reminding us of our national motto, “In God We Trust.”
