Knit Picking
Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 10:04AM I know many of the people I am writing about you may already be aware of which is fine by me. If one person finds someone they didn't know before than my mission this Diabetes Awareness Month is a success.
Today I want to tell you about my good friend Karen.
Karen Graffeo is the creator of Diabetes Blog Week which is a highlight of the year for many in the DOC. She puts together a week long list of writing prompts and we all have at it. Reading all the different stories and prospectives from others is facinating. I learn so much and find so many new people every year.
I met Karen many years ago while her and her husband were in town on business. We planned to meet for dinner and I surprised her with an unannounced guest that she knew from the DOC.
Her blog called Bitter-Sweet is filled with honest accounts of her diabetes life. I love to hear about her advocacy efforts too. She really gets outside of herself to help others.
I remember when she first started blogging I knew Karen as the Mostly Self Taught Knitter!
Karen, her husband, and even their cats all have a place in my heart. That connection I feel with PWD's is so real and instant. It's like we are all old friends finding each other again.
Do you know Karen? She is awesome right? Share your Karen love in the comments.
Reader Comments (6)
I know Karen & I love her! The first time I met her was at DRI 2.0 in nyc in 2008 .
How did I find her in the crowd? Easy, she told me she would be carrying knitting needles and a green sock she was in the process of making - I found her easypeasy & we've been friends ever since!
KAREN ROCKS.
I was lucky enough to meet Karen this year at FFL. She is just as awesome in person as she is on her blog. Lover her!
We are all big fans of The Knitter in the Sparling household. :)
Aaaawww, you are all making me teary eyed!! Love you all!!
That was one of the best surprise visits ever! Karen is one of my absolute favorite people around. :-)
LOL! Karen looks like the boss of you and Scott in this picture!