Halloween was cold here this year and we looked more like an advertisement for 'all things knitwear' than Cat Girl! Mom and Grandma had on far more knitwear to walk around with the littles and we didn't stay out long or go far!
I completed 3 sweaters and a pair of socks last month, not bad for me. Also, working away on my wool rug, this is a slow process but I love to do mindless things over and over again.
Books I have been reading: Just Mercy. This book is an eye opener , very disturbing read on our justice system, yet so important to read and change the corruption with in our system. The racial discrimination is nothing short of criminal and heart breaking! Just Mercy is a book I have to read slowly, it gets overwhelming for me.
FALLING UPWARD: A SPIRITUALITY FOR THE TWO HALVES OF LIVE.
I'm giving this a 5 star. Having become discouraged to down right angry with American Christianity over the past 3 years, this book looks at Christianity from a total different viewpoint. Richard Rohr a Franciscan priest is refreshing to read.
I'MSTILL HERE: BLACK DIGNITY IN A WORLD MADE FOR WHITENESS:
Another hard read but needed read! I find it is good to look at issues through others' eyes. So much to think about and learn.
I must say though, I need to find a fictional escape book, I'm feeling overwhelmed with the above much needed reads. I need time to percolate and reframe much of my previous ideas and learn ways to move forward in more meaningful ways.
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6 comments:
love the knits and the costumes! I agree with you about Just Mercy, I was so surprised at how little I know about the judicial system and death row especially in the south.
Lovely knits! That rug looks great too!
Wow, those are some serious books you've read this month. I have to admit I've been sticking to escape fiction for a while now. Too much going on in my mind already ;-)
Those are adorable costumes, and I do love seeing all the knitwear in action. I applaud your responsible reading. I've only read Just Mercy and that was overwhelming at times. I hope you can fit in a bit of escape fiction for balance.
What adorable costumes.
I love all the knitwear! Our Halloween wasn't as cold...just very rainy. It's gotten colder since then though so knitwear is definitely needed.
Wow. I am putting all three books on my to-read list. I would be interested to hear more about all three, from your point of view. I agree with the other comments and applaud your responsible reading.
cute costumes and lovely shawl your daughter was wearing. Those books do sound interesting
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