Hil, Brother is a good, economical brand of sewing machine, that just happens to be available through Amazon. One word of advice, if you have any desire to try quilting, get a model with a walking foot. I say this, because when I was looking for my sewing machine, I decided to go with a really basic model that did not include the walking foot, on the grounds that I did not know if I would be using the machine for quilting, and could always get a walking foot from a dealer. I started looking for a walking foot in this area back in December, and still have yet to score one. Of course, the fact that I live in a small town and you live in a major metropolitan area may produce vastly different results.
Erin, that sucks so much for you.
Oh, Erin, that fucking sucks. I am so sorry.
I cannot believe that anyone wouldn't renew the contract of a dedicated, creative teacher like you.
And this. So very much this.
Dammit, Erin, that's shitty news and shitty timing, and... just... you sound like such a great teacher, passionate and deeply connected to your subject and your kids, and I can't believe that the school lucky enough to have you wouldn't pounce on the chance to keep you. I can't
believe
that. I'm sorry and rageful.
Erin - that's just sucky. I'm so sorry.
And, saving my petty pain for a separate post...
I have a row of bad paper cuts across my upper lip where my daughter hit me with a book. It was accidental. Mostly. I'd told Annabel she was only getting one story tonight because it was already a bit past her bedtime. I finished the first book she requested, and then she reached over and grabbed one of her new birthday books and asked me to read it too. I said no, we'd said one book tonight, and she got angry and sort of flailed out her arms, book still in hand, and it caught me hard across the mouth and nose. The corner of the book, a brand new sturdy paperback with extremely crisp pages, caught my lip, hence paper cuts.
Owww, it stings...
ouch. paper cuts sting, on the lip ....
Was there mighty guilt on Annabel's part?
Damn, Erin. That sucks. That really, really. sucks.
