How could I forget Rosey Grier. Thanks to Carol T. for the reminder. I think he was the first man I ever knew of who did needlework. And that was back in the day, when men's and women's roles were a lot more delineated than they are today. And yet this big, manly football player did his needlepoint and his knitting and didn't care who knew. He even published a book of needlepoint designs for men.
I will always remember Rosey for his heroic actions the night Bobby Kennedy was murdered. Rosey was working for Bobby's campaign as a volunteer body guard for the Kennedys. When the shots rang out, Rosey jumped on Sirhan Sirhan and wrestled the gun from his hand.
I found lots of photos of Rosey with his needlepoint and lots of references to his knitting. But the only photo I could find of him knitting is shown below, and it's not a very good one. I don't know who the man is to his right.
I notice that there's a quilt on the sofa behind them. I wonder if Rosey made that.
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It's stormy here this morning. I don't think the storms are severe though. I haven't had the tv on so I'm not sure, but they don't feel severe. Just good springtime thunderstorms, watering my newly planted red knockout roses.
I chose red roses because I thought they would go well with my yellow house and red front door. The landscaper, Steve, left two areas where he is going to insert white mini Acoma crepe myrtles when we can find them. If anybody know a possible source of these plants in or near Jefferson County, Alabama, please let me know.
The fibromonster says he can't leave yet because it's raining. Like Sophie, he hates to get wet. So I guess I'll have to put up with the old idiot for a while longer. He's such a rude house guest--sleeps in my bed and everything. Stands behind me yelling in my ear and making it very difficult for me to concentrate on anything. And it feels like he keeps whacking me with sticks, poking me with needles, and lighting my body on fire. He's just not a very nice monster.
Happy Hump Day, everyone. I hope you don't have any monsters at your house.
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On 04/20/2011, Joanne Cage said ...
Rosey Greer is one of my all-time heroes.
On 04/20/2011, hunnybunny said ...
Those Rosey pictures are AWESOME!
I am thinking of getting some roses. How fickle are they?
Hope you feel better soon and fibro-monster realizes the eviction notice has come and gone.
On 04/20/2011, Sandy said ...
I say kick his butt out and hang a "No Vacancy" sign on the door!!!
On 04/20/2011, Barbara Anne said ...
Yes, I remember when I first heard about Rosey's hobby! Great photos!
I think you'll be delighted with your knock out roses! I've never heard of mini Acoma crepe myrtles. Good luck finding them.
Hope you feel lots better soon. I'm still sick and am right tired of it. I have no voice and a low grade fever plus horrid cold symptoms. Let's boot these unwelcome intruders off the island!
Hugs!
On 04/20/2011, Nancy said ...
I was going to remind you the other day about Rosey Grier but it was late in the day and between my Sclero and still having issues from surgery, I just didn't have the energy to do anything but enjoy reading your post. Thanks for including him today. I also remember him for his actions the day Bobby K. was killed. As for other men who do needlwork, in the 70's I worked on the orthopedic floor of a local hospital and a pediatric surgeon, very young with a lovey family (2 small children) was in our care for 6 weeks for back injury. During his stay, he made 3 full sized crocheted afghans. Beautiful...he told his wife what colors he wanted and she brought him what he needed. He said his mother insisted he learn when he was young and would get bored easily during summers out of school and our long Utah winters. During his medical education he crocheted to relax and just continued on after he became a successful doctor for stress relief. His wife told me she cold always tell when he'd had a particularly rough day (usually with a pediatric cancer patient) because no matter what time he got home, he would pick up his yarn and crochet hook for at least and hour to unwind. I love things like that. I think if my hubby would take up quilting during the winter when he gets so fidgety he would feel better. Even with a good supply of books, you need something to do. Hugs...
On 04/20/2011, gena said ...
LOVE this post ! I too remember Rosey Greer's heroism and his needlepoint.... my papa used to do latch hooking and needlepoint and would always "remind" people that big, tough Rosey did it too !!!!!
thanks for the memories,
gena
On 04/20/2011, Donna said ...
I saw that comment yesterday on your post and remembered Rosey! I think it is wonderful that he loves needlework.
I know your red roses are beautiful! Knockout roses are my favorite ... I don't have to "baby" them.
Hope you feel better soon!
Hugs,
Donna
On 04/21/2011, Beverly said ...
I had forgotten this, too, but as soon as I saw his face - I remembered. Thanks for the reminder, Susan. It gave me a smile.
I hope you are feeling better.
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