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May 2017 Dear Friends, I guess our Mr. President Thomas Jefferson had the best interests of his daughters in mind: "Both girls were taught music, dance, literature, languages, drawing, and needlework. The latter, Jefferson thought, was particularly useful for a plantation wife. 'In the country life of America there are moments when a woman can have recourse to nothing but her needle for employment. When one is in dull company and it is poor taste to read, or simply leave, the needle is a valuable resource.' (As cited in McLaughlin, p. 191) -- I hope this made you smile! The Wooden Needle will be closed for the entire weekend May 20 -- 22. Summer hours begin May 23: As always, I thank you sincerely for your loyalty. Please call the shop before traveling any distance. At times I still must close without much notice and I don't want you to be inconvenienced. Xrossing in Friendship, -- -------------------- Kathleen J. Kovacs The Wooden Needle, LLC 56 Park Street PO Box 1346 Stowe, VT 05672-1346 phone 802-253-3086 http://www.wooden-needle.com |
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