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Bad hair decades
Remembering

Bad hair decades

I’ve been sorting through and scanning decades of old photos. We will celebrate our 50th anniversary later this year and … Continue reading Bad hair decades

Bloganuary post January 3, 2023
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Bloganuary post January 3, 2023

What is the earliest memory you have? This one’s easy, although my husband says it’s impossible. I know it’s true. … Continue reading Bloganuary post January 3, 2023

Sorting out my china problem
Remembering

Sorting out my china problem

I am beginning to contemplate a time when those dishes might live somewhere else. I’m just not sure where. Continue reading Sorting out my china problem

Friday Field Trip: UNICEF & NYC
Us, Now & Then

Friday Field Trip: UNICEF & NYC

At thirty, the fictional Claire Jordan finds her calling in international relief and takes a job with UNICEF, the United … Continue reading Friday Field Trip: UNICEF & NYC

Remembering

Permanently pressed on our hearts

Lorraine & Oliver Today in 1947 these two youngsters began their life together. They met on a blind date, set … Continue reading Permanently pressed on our hearts

Friday Field Trip: St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church
Us, Now & Then

Friday Field Trip: St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church

Mrs. Mac made a small offering at the statue of the Virgin Mary, lit a candle, and said a brief prayer before finding a place in a pew. She pulled two rosaries from her purse and handed one to Libby. They knelt and began reciting the Rosary. Continue reading Friday Field Trip: St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church

On knitting and writing
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On knitting and writing

Knitting Yarns: Writers on Knitting Edited by Ann Hood I picked up this little book because some of my favorite … Continue reading On knitting and writing

Scrapbooks turn the pages of our lives
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Scrapbooks turn the pages of our lives

This column appeared in The Nevada Appeal in 2002, when I was DEEP into scrapbooking. I am no longer. While … Continue reading Scrapbooks turn the pages of our lives

Mid-week Wisdom and/or Mischief

Mid-week Wisdom

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