The yin and yang of it
Some days the contents of my head are extra-jumbled, and this has been a week of those sorts of days. I've tried to blog a few times and end up realizing that I am Just So Not in the Mood that the results languish in the ever-growing drafts pile. Good thing it's an electronic pile, because I'm not sure my apt has room for any more piles.
I took out my toaster to be recycled on the curb. Either the trash collectors will pick it up (it's mostly metal) or some random person will walk by, like the look of it, and take it, a phenomenon we call urban recycling. Sadly, if it's the latter, when they get it home and plug it in and try to make toast with it, they will find out it gives off a disturbing burnt-wire smell, which is why I suddenly had the urge to reclaim the counter space it was taking up.
Anyway. One less Thing I don't need. If I really, really, really want toast, there is always the oven.
I haven't had a microwave in years, and darlings, I don't want one.
What I do want is a more structurally sound bedframe. If a bed makes horrible rickety noises every time the 11-pound cat jumps onto it, it's time to start thinking about a visit to IKEA. I just would like to earn some money first.
What else don't I want? Let's see. I don't want a fancy coffeemaker. I am happy - make that very happy - with my little silver espresso pot. It sits on the stove, it makes an appealing noise when it's finished. I get to screw parts together (which is vaguely satisfying). I wash it and put it away for next time. Perfect little ritual.
What else do I want? A really pretty handpainted vegan yarn that has some wool-like memory and warmth, but is not produced from animal products. I am not sure it exists, but I have several non-animal-fiber-wearing friends for whom I need to or would like to knit. One of whom is allergic to acrylic. Any suggestions? Also, it would be great if it wasn't too costly.
What else don't I want? flat tires, insomnia, pain, road dangers, financial stress, any other kind of stress, fungi, tummy aches, influenzas or other illnesses, kittens to get left in plastic bags on the street, anything bad to happen to me or anyone I love.
What else do I want? Daily chocolate, love from friends and family and beautiful boys who are nice and funny, bicycles that are in good shape and fit me well, income from an enjoyable source, to get into school, to make art, to open a restaurant that just sells homemade soup and bread (need to talk to that friend of mine who has similar ambitions), for my darling little cat to live very healthily to a very ripe old age with me, my mommy.
Happy 2010, gang. Let's see what we can put together for ourselves, eh?
Are the non-animal product friends aware that animals aren't killed for their fibre? I'm asking because I am friends with about ten sheep who have about had it with their wool, and need it gone before they lamb in a couple of months, and before the weather heats up...sheep and shearing and spinners and knitters - a perfect symbiosis.
Obviously I'm not talking about mass production and feed pens or whatever, I'm talking about your local hobby farmer who raises Shetland because they're cute and good for the land, and yet doesn't know what to do with the wool.
BTW...I searched for 'vegan yarn' on etsy and found some possibilities. Not much with elasticity though. TeeShirt yarn looks interesting.
Yeah, I personally share your feelings on the subject of sheep shearing (dude, I would so not want to be saddled with that heavy coat all summer), but lots of vegans just don't want to wear animal-derived products regardless. Plus, the one in question is not just vegan but also allergic to wool (and acrylic).
Wish I'd thought of looking on Etsy, though I honestly wanted to stick with LYSs. I ended up with a very pretty cotton-rayon blend from a small producer (Farmhouse Yarns); it's that pink stuff in the photo with the next post. I think it'll do very nicely.
Loooovely!