For the love.

Dear world:

I realize we are wending our way towards the end of August. I can understand Hallowe'en decorations and candy beginning to appear.

But could I please stop getting e-mails telling me that it's a great time to get started on knitting or sewing for Christmas?!

(That said, this pattern is intriguing me, but I don't know anyone who would both want it and have a use for it.)