Monthly Archives: May 2009

The colour Purple

Back in April, Betsy of Quilting Fiesta invited me to join a 12 month cottage swap.  Each person picked a month and pledged to make 12 cottage blocks that reflects her chosen month.  At the beginning of your month you mail a cottage block … Continue reading

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A sure sign of spring

My husband and our 92 year old neighbour Winnie worked in the yards all week-end.   They cut down the relics of last summer’s plants, dug new flower beds and turned the compost piles.     I supplied the tea and cookies at … Continue reading

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Saving on Saturday

Saturday is my typical shopping today, but never to the mall.  I’m at the age where I don’t need to purchase the latest “must have” outfit.  As long as what I’m wearing is clean, a suitable colour and doesn’t make … Continue reading

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My type of diet

I spent the morning at the optometrists as my left eye is causing me problems.  Luckily it was nothing serious, just part of growing old, stress and staring at a computer screen too long.  Even though I’ve been trying to … Continue reading

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