Monthly Archives: October 2008

A sure sign that summer is over

Posted on October 7, 2008 by mam

tomatoes ripening on the window sill.  What’s your sign of summer’s demise?  

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They’re catching on

Posted on October 7, 2008 by mam

Sunday morning I was sprawled on the chesterfield thumbing through quilting magazines.  My husband was cleaning the sun porch, my brother was vacuuming the stairs.  At the bottom step, my brother looked in and remarked….” I get it.  You make … Continue reading →

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How do you want to go?

Posted on October 6, 2008 by mam

A former co-worker of  my husband, passed away this weekend.  He simply dropped face down into a plate of mashed potatoes during his dinner after suffering an aneurism.  My great grandfather spent his last hour on his front porch rocking his youngest … Continue reading →

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Drum roll please!!!!

Posted on October 6, 2008 by mam

I received an email from my daughter today, entitled “well now you’re getting famous “  “You’ve been featured as a mom blog of the week. Remember to thank me in your acceptance speeches when you win all those blog awards. … Continue reading →

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Chinese coin quilts

Posted on October 5, 2008 by mam

This post is in response to Lauren’s comment http://atypicalife.net/mam/2008/09/throw-an-extra-quilt-on-the-bed/#comment-44 Hello Lauren, no problem using this quilt as an inspiration.   The pattern is very simple and a great way to reduce your stash.  The best instructions can be found at Quilters cache    … Continue reading →

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Chicken Piccata

Posted on October 4, 2008 by mam

Saturday night supper consisted of Chicken Piccata, jasmine rice and a tomato/bread salad.   The salad is simply chunks of day old bread, fresh garlic to taste, peeled seedless cucumbers and chopped tomatoes drizzled with an oil vinaigrette .    1/3 cup whole … Continue reading →

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I’m back

Posted on October 4, 2008 by mam

I’ve been away at a conference this week in Moncton, New Brunswick.  We had a wonderful time, lots of laughs, good food and shopping.  Despite being away from home, I began each morning by using the tread mill in the hotel gym .   This was … Continue reading →

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