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Monday, June 10, 2024

Highs and Lows

I was a bit disappointed to realize it was Monday when I woke up this morning, but I suppose a new week is easier to face when you know it's only going to be a four-day work week (I'm taking Friday off). We had a pretty good weekend, although it had some unexpected moments. We did have some amazing weather all weekend, with blue skies, sunshine, and low humidity, which I always enjoy.

As I mentioned, we had tickets to the baseball game Saturday afternoon. It'd been about a year since we'd last been to one, so we were all looking forward to it. And as it was also Worldwide Knit in Public Day, I took my sock in progress to the game (though let's be honest -- I would have taken my knitting regardless). We had great seats along the first base line, with the sun behind us so we didn't have to worry about getting burned.

Shortly after I took this photo, something dramatic happened: A foul ball was hit in our direction, bounced off some seats, hit our friends' younger daughter in the face, and ended up in my seat. I'm happy to tell you that she's fine, though she has a pretty impressive black eye now, but they took her to Children's Hospital to get checked out just in case. And she got to keep the ball, of course! Because of this excitement, I didn't do much knitting because I thought it would be better to keep an eye out for foul balls. And it ended up being a really exciting game that the Pirates won!

There was plenty of time for knitting at home, and thanks to a good amount of time spent finishing Downtown Abbey (the series) and watching all of the first movie and part of the second, I finished my Rift tee!

I still have to block it to try to get some more room, but it does fit -- just not with any real positive ease. I'm hoping that once it gets wet and I stretch it, it'll be a little more comfortable. I can definitely see myself knitting another of these, though I might knit the next size up (or at least actually bother to get gauge). Once I get this blocked, I'll take some photos and do a proper write-up.

Finally, yesterday was our synagogue annual meeting, which officially marked the end of my second term on the board and my second year as board secretary. I still have to submit the minutes, but for all intents and purposes, I'm done. This moment is a little bittersweet; though the board has been a huge commitment in recent years and I've grumbled about the time it's taken up, I will miss being involved. What I neglected to mention in my last post, though, is that our congregation is currently involved in a process with another one (one that actually was formed years ago when a group split off from our congregation) of looking at a possible unification and the creation of an entirely new entity. So while I have to take a year off from board service, in reality, my synagogue may no longer exist in another year, and if we do move forward with this process, there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved in figuring out all the details. It's an exciting time, and we'll see what happens.

And now I need to get moving -- Mo has an orthodontist appointment at 11, so I need to try to squeeze in my run and a shower before then. Have a great start to your week!

12 comments:

  1. Oh gosh, that baseball incident sounds scary! I am glad she was not hurt worse! But your new tee! It is so cute, Sarah! I am sure it will relax a bit with a nice spa treatment! (and what exciting news at your synagogue!) Happy Monday, my friend!

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  2. This was a slightly dramatic weekend, with a foul ball, black eye, and FO! I'm glad to hear that your friends' daughter is okay, and at least she has a winning souvenir from her ordeal. Rift is lovely (and finished sooner than expected)! I hope you gain some positive ease in blocking, but if not, you know you can always knit another one!

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  3. Well. I'm glad the foul ball incident turned out as well as it did. What an experience, though. I'm sure your friend's daughter will be telling that story for her whole life! And what an exciting time for your synagogue. Change is always a challenge (even when welcome), but exciting, too. Here's to a good - short! - work week for you, Sarah.

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  4. That weekend WAS filled with highs and lows! What a relief that your young friend is okay. Though I'm sure it was upsetting and scary for her and a big deal for her family. (I had an unsettled feeling as soon as I started reading -- and all I could think was, Oh, no. Sarah's new tooth!!)
    Applauding your Rift! I recently wore a [purchased] sweater I'd put off wearing b/c I wanted a little more room. It did get a little stretch and became quite comfy. Fingers crossed that happens here! I look forward to hearing more about it.

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  5. I'm glad your friend's daughter is okay--what a story for her to share with her friends!

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  6. Ooof, that baseball situation could have been so much worse. Dale and I saw a man get clocked with a ball once and it broke his nose! He's now hyper vigilant at games and will only sit behind the net. Here's to a short work week!

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  7. Glad the Pirates won! and if that foul ball had hit one of my grandsons, I can only imagine they'd be living off that story ALL summer ... glad she's ok and now she's set come fall when everyone talks about their summer vacations! (and I can only imagine you're glad it wasn't you after the run in you had earlier this spring) ... Looking forward to seeing Rift blocked and modeled. The yarn is so pretty - I hope you love the way it turns out. (and happy Monday!)

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    1. p.s. glad you're excited about the potential merge of your congregation - I know your synagogue has been lucky to have you in a leadership role and trust you'll find a way to make a difference again.

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  8. That foul ball thing is one of my nightmares. I'm glad your friend's daughter was okay! Your tee looks amazing - I am so impressed! I hope you like the fit when you try it on. (I still haven't blocked and tried on my Anker's sweater. I'm worried about the opposite of you -- TOO much positive ease??)

    I hope your 4 day week goes by quickly and you get to enjoy the long weekend! ❤️

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  9. I admire your dedication to your community!

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    1. Thank you! It's been a challenge at times but always worth it.

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  10. That baseball business sounds a little frightening but all is well that ends well. The sock looks great and I look forward to seeing that knit top.

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