Saturday, July 20, 2024

Yarn & Marketplace & Someone to talk to


 Just over 2 years ago & I broke my right wrist, my dominant hand.  Gradually, a little arthritis has settled in & I've lost nimbleness in my fingers.  I used to crochet a scarf a week but I have not been able to crochet at all since my hospital stay in December.  It's part mental & part physical.  I had a yarn buildup (23 skeins) on Facebook Market place for $30.  I just need them gone. Mentally & physically.  

I had several inquiries but no one had committed yet but one woman, Debbie, said she wanted & she'd pay $40 but she could not come til today.  I trusted my gut & decided to wait. She came this morning & picked up.  (And paid $50!).  And stayed & talked for 2 hours. She talked about crocheting, her husband, kids & grandkids. She is retired & 69 & "didn't have much to do" so clearly she just needed someone to listen to her.  She was making a Chiefs pillow & I said, send me a picture!  She sent several of her projects.  And right before she left she said "now that we're friends" & I'm not sure about that but it was a fine encounter.

I learned at a school I used to work at that everyone needs someone to listen to them sometimes.  I'm certainly that way.  Like Debbie, if I find someone who will listen to me I'll talk on & on. Sometimes I don't talk to anyone for a solid week, sometimes it's public people--cashiers,bank--but no "conversation".  I know when I'm talking too much & try to temper it but sadly it doesn't always work. 

Debbie & I are probably not going to be friends. She lives in a small town about 15 miles away We have nothing in common.  But, sure...maybe 




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