Kvetch:  Yid.  To complain in a nagging or whining way.

Dear Reader,

I don’t know about you, but I love a good Yiddish word.  I love words in general, but those of the Yiddish variety seem to capture something that can be related to on a deeper, more emotional level.  I have wanted to kvetch for the better part of 2 weeks.  So as to not burden you with the trials and tribulations of the aforementioned time period, I will put a positive spin on things by relating how knitters differ from others in the business world.  You can infer what you like…

Knitters do not harass others with numerous phone calls asking you to change your policy when you have clearly stated what that is (not to mention that it’s in writing).

Knitters are pleasant and do not begin their phone conversations in rude tones of entitlement.

Knitters are patient and understand that you may be speaking to another human being, live and in person, and will happily leave a message as to what they are calling about.

Knitters have a sense of humor.

Knitters have a sense of fair play.  You can trust a knitter.

Knitters are folks you can enjoy a cold beer with.

And even if all knitters are not your friends, they are people you can respect.

Thank you, dear reader, for allowing me to kvetch.  It also reaffirms why I like knitters, and knitting, and yarn…

Le’chayim,

Liz