Tag Archives: people power

Addendum

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Karie

I’m going to have nightmares tonight. However. Some things are more important than lace knitting. Way, way, way more important: speak up and speak out.

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The Day Before the Day

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Karie

I’m so excited about tomorrow! The Tramway was heaving with activity today: stitching, story-telling, music , and beautiful people creating beautiful things.

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Loop Needs You

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Karie

You may remember me mentioning Loop: The Centenary of International Women’s Day – an exhibition (and celebration) taking place at Glasgow’s Tramway art gallery. You may even have knitted a square or two for the event. The event takes place … Continue reading →

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Knit Like Fury

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Karie

Get involved. There is still time for you to knit a square and send it in to Janssen & Jetson. If you are in Glasgow, why not volunteer? You can help stitch the blanket together, you can donate your time … Continue reading →

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Pause

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Karie

“So sudden loss causes us to look backward – but it also forces us to look forward, to reflect on the present and the future, on the manner in which we live our lives and nurture our relationships with those … Continue reading →

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Garterstitch 100

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Karie

Garterstitch100 seeks to celebrate the centenary of International Women’s Day – and you as a knitter can help. The artists are hoping to make a blanket consisting of 100 million stitches. They need you to knit them a square or … Continue reading →

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Honey, I’m Home

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Karie

I am home after three days working in Yorkshire. The sun was out the first two days and our surroundings were beautiful and very rural. During one meeting I spotted a pheasant walking about on the small hill outside and … Continue reading →

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Losing Its Reputation

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Karie

“Denmark is losing its reputation for being a good world citizen.” – Naomi Klein Danish police arrest 150 demonstrators as world leaders arrive at Copenhagen conference. Mainstream groups such as Friends of the Earth have been barred from the conference … Continue reading →

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Twenty Years Ago Today

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Karie

Twenty years ago today my mother woke me up early. She was crying. Last time she woke me up crying, Olof Palme had just been assassinated. This time, though, my mother’s tears were not angry, horrified and sad tears. She … Continue reading →

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One Small Step or One Giant Leap?

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Karie

Yesterday marked the first time I could vote in Scotland. I clutched my polling card, brought ID with me and walked down to the polling place fully expecting to queue for maybe five or ten minutes.  I was the only … Continue reading →

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