Family Cloth?

[neversremedy8]

There's been a buzz the last twenty-four hours about "The Family Cloth" on natural family communities. I hadn't heard of it before, so I looked it up and found: Family Cloth: How Green Are You Willing to Go?

Read the article first, and then answer this:

[Poll #1354441]

I just read excerpts from the article, and Craig got really defensive. He said, "I think first we should stop using paper towels every time a little water gets spilled. We could use rags." I pointed out that I hadn't actually suggested we try the family cloth, and he calmed down a bit. Notice that the article mentions that men tend to be more resistant to the idea. *smirks* I think we need to remind our men that their penises should be dabbed or wiped after urinating, too. I certainly don't want to put that in my mouth after a day of urination without proper cleaning.

Comments

[neversremedy.livejournal.com]

I don't like having wet rags on my skin. As it is, I use lotion tissue because my skin blisters when I use other things. I guess I've only experienced linen hankerchiefs, which I find to be only more aggrevating when the fibers rub off on my nose or the cloth collects dust/fur/hair which then gets redeposited onto me. When I have a cold or the flu, silk seems rather expensive given how many tissues are needed in a given hour.

[lyonesse.livejournal.com]

*nods* i haven't tried linen, and don't think i would, b/c my nose gets chapped from cotton as well. (it may be a climate difference too -- here it's usually very cold and very dry during rhinovirus season, and my skin's picky about that.)

it's quite astounding how many handkerchiefs can be made from an old silk sheet, though. i have a thing for silk anyway, and a drawer full of proto-handkerchiefs from old clothes and sheets. i don't think i've ever run out, though that may be partly that somebody else does the laundry around here ;) it can't be just any silk (the fiber in the sweater that i'm working on in this icon is rewoven recycled saris, and wouldn't do at all!) but there's plenty of the sort i like in my personal fiber ecology :)

[neversremedy.livejournal.com]

Nice use of the word "ecology," my BIO A teacher would be very proud. ;)

I didn't know you knitted; how do you like working with the recycled sari fabric? I'm looking to buy some after I've finished with a few other projects and can justify having more skeins of yarn around.

[lyonesse.livejournal.com]

i *love* to knit, though i'm currently off it -- i have a bit of a tendency to tendonitis, and while i was doing fine with current levels of typing and horse-massage, the thing i'm working to add back right now is guitar-playing. maybe more knitting after that.

i like the recycled-sari yarn lots and lots. you have to be willing to give it a little mental slack, as the yarn is uneven and has sometimes got loops that like to catch on your needles. but i found that if i could just relax and let those things go, i get beautiful (if not "perfect") results :)

[neversremedy.livejournal.com]

Ooh, lovely. I have to patient before I get to try it, but I'm looking forward to using it. I'm not one to need perfection in my knitting; I find that what I make with small imperfections gives it more character. Of course, I'm still working in rectangle--scarves, potholders, etc.--perhaps I can move on to something more difficult like a hat or something when I feel more confident. There's a bag pattern I want to try.

I have problems with my hands as well, and funny enough, have started relearning the guitar so I can work with Craig on his lessons. :)