A Day of Borrowed Joys

Three little ones came to stayI wondered if would remember how but it was a good beginningwhen he ran and catapulted himself into my arms for a helloand I did remember how to hold a book and a 4 year oldand a pillow and a blankieall at the same timeand...

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Today's Assignment

Today's assignment was hard but I'm trying to remember that this is not a painting class, it is a design class. If I look at this assignment that way, it is more successful than if I just look at it as a painting. So, because the original is so integral...

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Have a Little Faith

One of my most favorite scenes in all the movies in all the world is a bit from an old Disney flick called The Rescuers Down Under. Enjoy:  So, did you see there at the beginning how he was freeing that eagle from the trap? He had just finished...

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Cross Post from The Same Stitch

This week I got a lovely message from a friend and student who I haven't seen in a while. She asked me about the availability of a pattern I designed years ago for my LYS to make good use of 2 precious balls of Touch Me yarn, one of the most delicious-feeling...

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Blue Day

Today I was privileged to attend the funeral of someone I only met once, but who is precious to people who are precious to me. It was a tender service, full of loving tributes, sweet expressions of gratitude, and that most unexpected of feelings at...

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Easy Dinner

I'm in such a dinner rut, but sometimes, limited parameters bring out creativity. Tonight it was so nice to make a pantry/food storage dinner that involved opening 4 cans, a box, and an egg, then stirring. I can deal with that.  Mexican Soup 1...

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Another Tradition Upheld and Another Art Assignment

We have a few traditions that are as constant as the tides. This past weekend was one of them. It involves  food, special people, and an entire weekend of learning by listening to uplifting speeches from the leaders of my church. If you're curious...

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A Homecoming

The Semi-Annual Cinnamon Rolls are rising on this autumnal Sunday morning, so I finally have a few minutes to spare. I'm wearing woolly socks and a sweater, which I love. The seasons are changing and I am glad.So far, the best part of fall happened on...

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