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Goodbyes are hard, so we just don’t do them.

Change is inevitable. 

Change is a big fat fact of life. We might not like it; we might go screaming into that dark night, but it doesn’t negate it’s basic truth. Change happens every moment of everyday, some are obvious and cause us pause, some hit us over the head and leave us reeling and some happen without even us ever having a clue.

Personally I’m a huge fan of the ones that you don’t really notice until you are there and then it’s well look at that and you move on.  I am aware of the power and transformative gifts that change can bring us, nonetheless.

Curious as to where I’m going with this aren’t you?

In my life to date I’ve had the amazing good fortune to work with some pretty extraordinary people.

The most recent one of these gifts has been our man on Blue Moon, Mr.hizKNITS, Stephen Houghton.  Yes by all means let’s hear it for Stephen! Stand up and take a bow Stephen.

There is a whole lot I could say about this lovely man but I promised not to make us both cry. He is the brother that I never had, a friend, and a wonderful work companion and addition to Blue Moon.  He makes the best breakfasts and bread, has wicked IT skills, is a marketing genius and really… just fill in the blanks.

The past year working together has been quite wonderful for me and I believe the same is true for him.  We’ve gotten a lot accomplished made great plans and well… had a boat load of fun.

Because of life circumstances (thank you housing market, economy and…) beyond both of our control, and believe me we’ve tried, Stephen is going to be staying in San Francisco and as of today is starting an excititng new job .

It’s a great opportunity for him and his family that we all here are very excited about.  We really are. We are sad for us but thrilled for him.

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We are not too sad because:

Stephen will still be a part of Blue Moon and Knot Hysteria (phew) on a project based scenario, just not on a daily 9 to 5 level.

He is still helping with the website upgrade and you will most probably see him at shows and KH events.

And that my lovely knitters is why we are not grief stricken and are happy for our friend.

Stephen starts his new work adventure today, Monday, so let’s all wish him the best of luck and thank him for being his dear wonderful self.

Good luck my friend, if they give you any trouble just let us know.

Love you and mean it!

Tina, Debra, Debbi, Paula, Becky and Rosie.

13 Comments
  1. Tamara #

    Awwww!  So sad to hear that news, but so happy that he will be around for the retreats and other things.  I love Stephen!!  Good luck in your new job!!

    Tamara

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  2. Austin Val #

    Well, if we can’t have him all of the time, at least we can have him some of the time.

    Congratulations and good luck on the new adventure!

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  3. Rebecca Coday #

    and now we have the yarn too, Stephen Phillip…

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  4. Hazel Smith #

    Good luck , Stephen. I hope you’ll be around for any Blue Moon fiber event that I get to attend. 2013 is coming up fast. I’ll have to buy your eponymous yarn to remind me of you.

    Cheers and red wine, Hazel.

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  5. Sam #

    Aw, sad and happy for you Stephen.  It’s been so fun to see you at all the T & S events and I’m hoping to see you at many more in the future.  You are one of those special people that I wish the whole earth could be populated with – kind, caring, brilliant, and taking on every day with open arms.

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  6. Mya #

    Best of luck in your new job, Stephen! But I do hope you will be at sock camp!

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  7. Congrats and good luck Stephen!  Thanks for all the laughs and random club clues!

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  8. Wishing you the best at your new job Stephen and looking forward to seeing you at Sock Camp.  I’ll keep checking up on you on your blog.  Keep yarn and knit on.

    Knitterly Blessings,

    Naomi

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  9. At least it’s not a complete goodbye.  Best of luck on your new chapter, Stephen.

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  10. Julia #

    My o my, where has the time gone?  It seems like just yesterday I asked at Sock Camp about “the courting of Stephen” and Tina coyly declined to answer.  I’m glad Stephen is going to be around for the events at least, keeping his finger on the pulse.

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  11. SarahSeattle #

    Good luck and best wishes. I’m glad I still get to see you sometimes. Hugs

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  12. Best of luck, Stephen! I hope everything works out with your new job. I know Tina and the gang will miss you. Lucky for us, we still get to see you at events!

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  13. linda #

    Wishing Stephen all the best and I just have to send you a huge hug and need to keep track of you always as your are just a fabulous person. Change is a challenge for some of us but I am wishing you a wonderful new adventure. For Tina and Steph so smart you are to have had the foresight to bring him into your fold. Happy days ahead for all of you.

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