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Dearest readers,<br />
Whilst thinking of a subject for this <strong>issue</strong>'s editorial, I realised that Yelena of Scythia had written<br />
the perfect introduction to this <strong>issue</strong>. I echo her words as I'm sure many of you will too. All I would<br />
like to add is my wish that all our readers have a wonderful Christmas (even if you don't celebrate<br />
it!). Thank you for your continued support. Yours faithfully,<br />
Neil<br />
Uknitted Kingdom<br />
Thank You<br />
Not long ago, I received a newsletter from Maria Tusken of Tusken Knits announcing<br />
the closure of her shop and her final grab-bag sale. I was saddened to hear what I<br />
suspected was coming. However, I am incredibly grateful for Maria’s grace and strength<br />
and everything she did for all the “dissident knitters” like me.<br />
Because of Maria, I learned I was not alone.<br />
Because of Maria, I found like-minded knitters.<br />
Because of Maria, I found new friends.<br />
Because of Maria, dissident knitters stand up for each other.<br />
Because of Maria, dissident knitters have a welcoming community.<br />
The vitriol directed towards Maria on various social media outlets has been disgusting.<br />
The celebration is gross. The sheer ignorance is astounding. They foolishly think that bad<br />
things are happening to Maria and that she was abandoned by her customers.<br />
No. Maria is happy. She is happier than her attackers are. We all knew that yarn dyeing<br />
was never going to be a permanent thing for Maria. Her loyal customers were there for<br />
her when she needed us. We helped her move to Montana. We bought out all her shop<br />
updates quickly. Because of us, her final grab bag sale sold out in just over an hour.<br />
That sounds like a shop that was struggling, right?<br />
Maria’s haters are celebrating that she is “getting what she deserves.” Yes, Maria is<br />
getting what she deserves. She is getting happiness and satisfaction in her life. She still<br />
has creative pursuits. She has peace. She is moving forward knowing she did the right<br />
thing.<br />
So, thank you, Maria. You are a shining light in this dark world, and I am proud to have<br />
been a customer. Godspeed.<br />
YelenaofScythia<br />
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