is coming into work early to prepare for a class and listening to a voice mail message from an employee/friend who called last night at 10:30 to reveal that her Rowan Wool Cotton swatch was washed and dried and she maintained not only her stitch gauge but row gauge. The excitement in her voice was palpable and infectious. Because isn't that what we all want? The passion of achievement in our knitting. Go Lynne!!!!

And on two separate notes: First, come join us tonight from 6-8 PM as we knit holiday toys for the kids affected by Hurricane Katrina. Karen Richardson, toy knitter extraordinaire, will be with us. Talk about infectious enthusiasm.

And second, Karen received a full time job offer in her field of Training yesterday. We know first hand what a fabulous trainer she is and how lucky the organization will be to have her. Congratulations Karen!