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Who is ‘Big Dee’ ?
Dina Smith is a mom living and working just outside Boston.
Between working full time, managing a household, and keeping a husband and child happy and healthy, she is busier than a one-legged man in an ass-kicking contest.
There are times when the dishes pile up in the sink, and the laundry doesn’t get done – and she doesn’t even want to discuss the state of her kitchen floor – but she manages to get in at least a few rows of knitting just about every day.
Why ‘Big Dee’?
The same reason Carmine Ragusa was the Big Ragu. It’s a short joke.
I am five inches shorter than the shortest person in Larry’s family. My family has always called me ‘Dee’. It didn’t take Larry and his family long to pick up the Dee habit, and then one day I walked into their house and was greeted by “hi, Big Dee!”. And it has stuck.
July 20, 2007 at 9:30 am |
Your baby is adorable and your site is a great read….always love bumping into other working moms who know the insanity of living this life. And I wish I could knit like that!
November 1, 2008 at 3:00 am |
So did you steal “Busier than a one-legged man in an ass-kicking contest” from me? Don’t you try to stake claim to that one. Next, you’ll be using “I feel like a one-armed wallpaper hanger”.
September 24, 2009 at 5:00 pm |
Hi Dee:
To an aspiring knitter (as in I look at the patterns and have bought yarn, but have lent out my knitting needles to never be seen again) I am incredibly impressed by the beautiful socks you have posted!
I was hoping to talk to you about the upcoming Kate Jacobs Friday Night Knitting Club book, KNIT THE SEASON but can’t seem to find your contact email! If you’d be interested in a copy for review consideration and knitting inspiration, please email me at the lydia.hirt@us.penguingroup.com.
Cheers!
Lydia