Do you remember the 1989 movie PARENTHOOD with Steve Martin? I used the movie in my Family Lifestyle class I taught in high school. The students watched the movie with a worksheet. One of the questions was “What did Grandma mean when she told Gil (the complaining, stress-out main character-Steve Martin) “You know, when IContinue reading “Some days are diamonds….”
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Pros and Cons of Retirement
Big changes are coming to my life–in a week. My husband is retiring! He worked a decade after most people hang it up. But he loved his job, until he didn’t. Folks are very gracious and he is feeling the love. But both of us are treading softly, not sure what new patterns will develop.Continue reading “Pros and Cons of Retirement”
Are you a list maker?
Are you a list maker? Do you have a “To Do” list for errands and chores you want to complete in a day? Do you grocery shop with a list or do you travel the aisles looking for bargains and what looks good? Are most of your lists for the short term or do theyContinue reading “Are you a list maker?”
New this week
I have a love of vintage quilts. I want to know their stories–Why did the quilter choose to make that quilt? Did she (probably a she) fall in love with a particular pattern? Was it a solo endeavor or a “quilt bee” quilt? Was the fabric purchased especially for that quilt? Or was the fabricContinue reading “New this week”
Dog Days of Summer
We are in the middle of the “Dog Days of Summer”; officially the dates are the forty days from July 3 to August 11. When I think of the “Dog Days of Summer”, I have an image of a hound dog laying on the porch of a southern farm house, just too hot to moveContinue reading “Dog Days of Summer”
Vacation Time
I spent last week in NOVA–Northern Virginia, visiting my daughter and son-in-law. Have you been there? It is an area of contrasts. There are many, many large buildings that house corporations and national headquarters of groups you would recognize. A majority of the family housing are condos, large apartment complexes and row homes. The populationContinue reading “Vacation Time”
Recycling vs Upcycling
What is the difference between “recycling” and “upcycling”? Both are good–but they are two very different methods of waste management. We are familiar with recycling–we automatically throw cereal boxes or soda cans in the recycle bin. . Recycled bottles, etc. are sorted and eventually broken down to their raw form for remanufacturing. I have tightsContinue reading “Recycling vs Upcycling”
Behind the Scenes
Sometimes life gets in the way of quilting. Anniversary trips to Europe, graduations, family health and medical issues–we have had them all! And it is summer time- Plus at times, quilts at the long arm quilters just have to wait their turn in the queue to be machine quilted. Not very many new finished projectsContinue reading “Behind the Scenes”
There is more to life than Quilting, Part 3
Remember when I wrote about my friend telling me I couldn’t spend all my time just quilting when I retired? Actually, it sounds like fun, but all the quilters I know–well, in our group at Quilters at First, have a variety of interests. Today I will introduce you to the Prairie Quilt Guild(PQG) Charity TeamContinue reading “There is more to life than Quilting, Part 3”
Add “Community” to my “Gratitude” list
My quilting hobby/passion/obsession is richer because I belong to a group. My group, Quilters at First, meets on Wednesday from 11ish to 4:30ish at First United Methodist Church on the third floor. I probably could get more quilting done if I stayed home in my dog walking clothes and sewed without distraction until 4 pm.Continue reading “Add “Community” to my “Gratitude” list”
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