When I was a kid -- even a teenager -- it was a big deal when we got an opportunity to visit our dad at his office. It happened only about once year and while we had to get cleaned up, dressed up and be on our very best behavior, it was also an exciting thing to do.
For many years I have worked inside a men's prison. My children could come to the lobby but were never permitted to come inside and see where their mother and stepfather actually worked.
Now I'm working in probation and parole. I have an office that they can come and visit.
They are not amuzed. They are not amazed. They are not interested.
I'm disappointed.
I wanted very much to show off where I worked and show off my kids to my co-workers.
I think I'm more upset about this than I should be, but it's shocking to me that neither boy has the least bit of interest in what I do for the majority of my time. What is to become of this next generation that has no goals?
After the Farm
7 years ago
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Hi, Cate
I noticed in a comment you left on another blog that you wanted to try some Sheep Shed Studio big bale wool but were leery of it. Just thought I'd let you know that I've been using it for a few weeks now and really like it. I've used it as thrumming in mittens, have spindled it on my Fibership and I'm currently spinning it on my Louet. It's nice and soft, has a decent staple length and is a darkish-medium shade of brownish-grey (is that color vague enough for you? LOL). My one complaint is that it can be a bit neppy, but otherwise it's fine. You really can't beat it for the price. I bought a pound and it's going a long way. NAYY, just a satisfied customer.
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