Tag Archives: vacation

Travel Thanks

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

Whether traveling a short distance, 100 miles or less, or going far away, I am thankful for my ability to travel. Yesterday, and today in many places, we honored our veterans, and those now serving our country. Whether they served … Continue reading →

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Playing Catch-Up with the 30 Days of Thanks

Posted on November 11, 2012 by

Time to play catch-up. Again. Sometimes I think I play that game much too often. The last few days have been spent working on Christmas projects and writing, which left my little blog neglected. So, today I will catch up … Continue reading →

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Mariam Kobras- Word Scraps Create Novel- Under the Same Sun

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

What happens when a quilter starts writing?  Scraps of fabric make beautiful quilts, word scraps create wonderful stories. At least in the hands of former quilter, Mariam Kobras. Mariam has gone from sewing scraps of fabric together to form a … Continue reading →

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Scrap Jars Day 3- 31 Days

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

I found a new water bottle last week. A recyclable, reusable, convenient and scrap water bottle. It was not being used for anything else. At first I worried about carrying and using a glass water jug. Then I remembered, way … Continue reading →

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31 Days of Scraps-Books

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

Do you have telephone books, magazines, catalogs, even “real books” in your scrap pile, recycle bin or trash? Me too. I “saved” a telephone book from immediate fodder for the landfill the other day to make a tree. Much like … Continue reading →

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A Quilted Goodbye

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

        Fifteen year old Ceaira (pronounced sierra) is on her way home and the people of Henryetta Oklahoma are working to fulfill her last wish. Ceaira grew up in Henryetta and that is home to her. Two years ago … Continue reading →

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Networking, Partying for Quilters and Authors

Posted on July 2, 2012 by

Finding readers for our blogs and meeting new people is often tricky. Why not have, or attend a party? After all, who doesn’t like a party? And, if the party will help you find new friends, readers, and customers, it’s … Continue reading →

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Another Move

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

  It’s Friday. That means I once again link up with The Gypsy Mama for five minutes of writing, no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking and linking up with other writers to read their work. Today, I decided to … Continue reading →

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Time Travel

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

Looking back. Sometimes it’s a good thing to look back at where we’ve been. On  Katie Ganshert’s blog today her main character, Bethany took over. Katie is looking forward, or at least planning, on allowing Bethany to return to her … Continue reading →

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Daily Bravery

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

Two posts in one day. Whoo, what a change. But it is Five Minute Friday, and time to play with all the bloggers at The Gypsy Mama. We write for five minutes, no thinking (well, a little thinking), but no … Continue reading →

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