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Proud mama

but Carl and I will stay behind with our two youngest granddaughters while my daughter Andrea and her husband Ron speak at the conference. My cost for spending 4 fun filled days with my grand-daughters will be a WP t-shirt … Continue reading

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Disobedience

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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October – isn’t it beautiful

“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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Maybe I’m not cut out to be a belly dancer

Yesterday afternoon as I lay sprawled across the chesterfield in a medicated haze, the phone rang.  It took me a few minutes to realize it was the phone as my hands, eyes, ears coordination was not that great.   The caller … Continue reading

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Pain in the Butt

Hi, this is Andrea – not Mam. She’s asked me to do an update because she can’t sit at her desk for very long. Her sciatic nerve is having some issues and she’s all doped up on demerol and gravol, … Continue reading

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The simple things

Tomorrow I return to work and my regular Monday to Friday routine.  The past two weeks have been the most enjoyable of the last few months, as we took our time doing what we like to do.   As I grow … Continue reading

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Addiction

I’m starting to think quilting is an addiction.   Half way through my current project, I’m thinking of which quilt to start next.  It doesn’t matter that I’m no ways near completion of Summer Trellis, I’m jonesing for a new pattern … Continue reading

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The hottest day of the year

and what am I doing? Quilting of course.  I’ve never been able to tolerate high temperatures or lots of sunshine.  After a bout with basal cell carcinoma and surgery on my face a few years back, I’m even more careful.   … Continue reading

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Memorial tupperware and letting to

On Saturday I was given the dubious task of helping my daughter sort through boxes of miscellaneous stuff which she had been storing for a long time plus boxes from Little Grampy’s apartment.   At the best of times it is … Continue reading

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Busy, busy, busy

It has been a busy weekend.   On Friday we left at the butt-crack of dawn to head to Woodstock.  The local quilt guild celebrated their 10th anniversary with a  quilt show at the historic Connell House.  More pictures will follow … Continue reading

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