This hat was hand knit for you by me. I wanted to show you that I appreciate the work you do.
Many of your colleagues will also be receiving hats from knitters from all political backgrounds and from all around the nation. The hats were knit as part of a campaign among knitters for Warm Hats, Not Hot Heads.
We want civility in Congress. We are choosing to give hours of our time to be able to give you a visible, tangible, heartfelt symbol of our desire for respecting and honoring one another within our government. We want everyone in the Senate and House of Representatives to listen respectfully and thoughtfully to each other. There is much that needs to be accomplished in our government and if everyone listens to and considers what has been said instead of instantly bashing because of party affiliation, things will be achieved.
This hat is a thank you for your service and an encouragement to continue with a calm head.
With best regards,
Marilyn
P.S. The hat is knit with yarn from a Maine company called Peace Fleece. I think this is very appropriate since we need peace in our government instead of the rancor that has overtaken it in recent times.
The proposed date for mailing the hats is February 28th but I understand it is allowable to finish and mail them after that date.
Does anyone want to join in? There are a lot of heads that still need attention!
