Monthly Archives: October 2009

More than we deserve

Posted on October 12, 2009 by mam

Our friend Fred sent this via email and I thought it was appropriate for Thanksgiving.  The quote  is from Robert R. Walsh, Noisy Stones. More Than We Deserve    I heard the Second Brandenburg Concerto played in honor of Bach’s 300th … Continue reading →

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A great pumpkin day!

Posted on October 11, 2009 by mam

Today was all about the pumpkin.   I purchased two pie pumpkins for 99 cents each from the Atlantic Superstore.  A can of pumpkin pie filling, which is mostly squash, cost three times as much. As this morning’s temperature was a … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday Sarah!

Posted on October 10, 2009 by mam

My beautiful, best shopping buddy oldest grand-daughter Sarah turns 19 today!  Rather than show a photo of Sarah, here’s an example of the type of work she has been producing at college.  Not only is she brilliant, she is also … Continue reading →

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Park City Girl Quilt Festival

Posted on October 9, 2009 by mam

She’s done it again!   Amy of Park City Girl is hosting another virtual, on line blog quilt festival.  This year it is bigger and most likely better than last year’s.   Also she has a great bunch of sponsor offering prizes, … Continue reading →

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Living on the edge

Posted on October 8, 2009 by mam

I’ve spent the last two nights rolling a huge pile of selvage into neat little rolls.  Inspired by this beautiful quilt, I plan to make a “bookcase” quilt for my daughter using the writing on the selvage as the books’ … Continue reading →

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October block

Posted on October 6, 2009 by mam

The October cottage swap block arrived today and what a treat! Absolutely no tricks! Not only is the block adorable, Toni sent a card, and Hallowe’en sticks all wrapped in pumpkin paper.   She wrote on her blog, The Quilting Pirate, … Continue reading →

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Disobedience

Posted on October 5, 2009 by mam

Pooh, promise you won’t forget about me, ever. Not even when I’m a hundred.” Pooh thought for a little. “How old shall I be then?” “Ninety-nine.” Pooh Nodded. “I promise,” he said. Today CBC announced the publication of the sequel … Continue reading →

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Sandralee

Posted on October 4, 2009 by mam

Sometimes families are formed in the heart.  Although the blood line might be a bit thin, the love and caring that binds a family together forms a solid bond.  Although we all refer to Sandralee, or San, as our cousin … Continue reading →

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October – isn’t it beautiful

Posted on October 3, 2009 by mam

“Crispy air and azure skies, High above, a white cloud flies, Bright as newly fallen snow. Oh the joy to those who know October! Colors bright on bush and tree. Over the weedy swamp, we see A veil of purple … Continue reading →

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Easy tomato sauce

Posted on October 2, 2009 by mam

Thanks to  a bumper crop of organic tomatoes from our garden, we will enjoy homemade tomato sauce all winter long.  Pounds of tomatoes are still ripening on our window ledges.  Whenever a half dozen or more are ripened I bake … Continue reading →

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