Tag Archives: writing

Brave Enough

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

Once again linking up with Lisa Jo Baker and others for Five Minute Friday. I promised myself I’d start back up with the Five Minute Friday in May. Here is it Saturday, and the Five Minute Friday post for yesterday … Continue reading →

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Sewing and Speaking

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

It’s Show and Tell Monday! Ok, it’s not, it’s just Monday. But, today is letter S for the A to Z challenge. Okay, it’s not even Monday, it’s Wednesday. The post was ready, except for a picture on Monday. Still … Continue reading →

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A is for Applique

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

For our ancestors an applique quilt represented wealth because of all the fabric used. They are not traditionally patchwork. At least not small patches.Not only were scraps not used in making the blocks, but these quilts had extra fabric on … Continue reading →

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Challenges

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

A blog challenge has been delivered and I have accepted it. Two, in fact. First, is the blogging A to Z. Bloggers are challenged to post on their blogs every day in April and those post must follow the alphabet. … Continue reading →

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Life Unedited

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

It’s been much too long since I’ve played with the little kids over at Gypsy Mama. I say “little kids” because Lisa Jo, my hero and the hostess of Five Minute Friday, is young enough to be my daughter. Most … Continue reading →

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Is There Too Much of a Good Thing?

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

Remember the holidays of your youth, and maybe even the more recent “healthier” versions? Holidays where the family and friends gathered for visits and food. Lots and lots of food. Tables groaning from the weight of the food. Every flat … Continue reading →

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Diving vs Jumping

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

“Dive right in.” How many times have we said or heard that? I don’t usually dive, I jump. There’s a difference. Diving is calculated, thought about, and graceful. Jumping in takes little to no thought, no calculating necessary, and is … Continue reading →

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Taking Time for Thanks

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

Jim Reeves, and other artists recorded a song, THE FARMER AND THE LORD.  It reminds us there is always something for which to be thankful. You can hear the song here. Last year I found Janice Tanton and joined her … Continue reading →

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New Day, New Week, New Year

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

The new If you have made mistakes, even serious ones, there is always another chance for you. What we call failure is not the falling down but the staying down.   — Mary Pickford. As far as this blog is concerned, … 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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