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Knight & Gallow

Knight & Gallow

The pejorative line in the show last night about knitting still rankles. It’s misogynistic and it’s not accurate.

@valiantnedspreciouslittlegirl​ wrote a post years ago about crafting and ASOIAF that I cannot seem to find,

D&D have this cardboard notion of what a “strong” woman is and it seems to involve knocking down other women, especially those who engage in “traditional” crafts.

Knitting for and by the military has a long history. Men, women, and children would knit socks and hats and other items for soldiers. It was considered a patriotic act. Soldiers themselves knit either on duty or in recovery.

PLEASE DON’T SCROLL PAST THIS WITHOUT RE-BLOGGING! 

I saw this last night and I haven’t been able to sleep since. These Ferguson Protesters put their lives on the front lines for us, Black People. They saw the beast in its full unadulterated and ferocious form…and they did not budge! With no weapon, shield or training they fought for us… We must support our warriors like our lives depend on it….because they do! If you are a professional or know a professional that can help them please contact this brotha at tefpoebookings[at]gmail.com Please ONLY professionals contact this email. This is his business email and I don’t want it flooded. If you want to send him kind words and good spirits please tweet him @tefpoe or instagram @tef_poe or hit him up on his Facebook music page “Tef Poe”. Please I’m begging you guys share this! Our warriors are in pain. WE MUST be there for them.

When I went into the store today after work, I had decided I was going to be brave. I had a pretty good day, and I wanted to reward myself with something I’d been eyeing for quite some time. Mens underwear.