Volunteeritis

I'm not one to volunteer very often, and when I do, it usually does not work well. But this year, I volunteered at the Salomon Farm Fiber Fest for the spinning guild - that was fun. And now it seems I am the unofficial "outreach coordinator" for the weaving guild. We've lost dues-paying members over the course of the pandemic and are running low on funds. So I've been searching for ways to raise our profile, attract new members, and earn some money.

Then, at a recent Zoom meeting with the board, the audio cut out at one point and I inadvertantly volunteered to help with a "super Saturday" in August, on tapestry weaving. At least no one asked me to become an officer. At least, I don't think so.

Knitting: Yes, still hacking away at the Habitation throw. Since I need a portable project, I started another 100% That Cowl.
Spinning: Still spinning the Shetland top. On spool #2.
Weaving: I'm almost done with towel #1 - just need to weave the hem at the end. And I warped my big frame loom for a wall hanging and started weaving. (The photo makes the yarn look like shades of brown when it is really shades of gray.)

Usually I avoid politics and religion in this blog, but in the wake of the recent tragedy in Texas, I feel compelled to put in my two cents worth. I am wondering if firearms could be treated like tobacco: sales of firearms and ammo highly taxed (and the proceeds could be used to fund mental health services), elimination of all advertising on all media, "gun-free" zones like we have "smoke-free" zones, age limits on purchases, etc. This action would sidestep second amendment issues while addressing some of the contributing factors of this senseless violence. I've contacted all my legislators, both state and federal, but frankly, I feel very hopeless and helpless.