postaday2011
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book art extraordinaire
We Klines are book fiends. We have no trouble whatsoever one-clicking through Amazon and accumulating books faster than we can read them. But just try convincing any of us to get rid of a book! We simply cannot let go of our books. So we have books lined up along the walls, shelved on top… Read more
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corkscrew scarf (crochet pattern)
This one is super easy to make. Just three rows. I used a variegated blue yarn for the first and third rows and a solid navy for the second. Chain the length you want the scarf plus about 20% more to compensate for the twist that shortens the length somewhat. Row 1: 4 dc in… Read more
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when you can’t find a greeting card
Me (ending a conversation with a random man who called for some random information): Thanks for calling, Earl. Earl: You have a nice weekend. Me: Thank you. You too. Earl: Oh, I won’t. I just got out of the hospital. My cold turned to pneumonia. Me: I’m sorry. I hope you have someone to take… Read more
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cheapest flower arrangement ever
I’m no Martha Stewart. I’m so bad at home decor that I couldn’t even pass as a distant cousin to Martha’s most distant cousin. And that’s why I’m pretty impressed with my creation, my very own DIY! I started with three bottles of varying heights and color. The tallest one at the back is frosty… Read more
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chubby-cheeked cousins
March 13, 2008. It was a mini reunion–just the cousins on the West Coast. Bil, I hadn’t seen in almost 20 years; Keekoo, since he was in the eighth grade! Despite time and age, there was enough commonality to bring us together–humor, good food, and the way our cheeks puff up when we smile! It’s… Read more
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art amble at jacksonville
Took some time out yesterday to experience Jacksonville’s annual Art Amble that takes place the fourth Friday of the months in Summer and Fall–local artists, food and wine sampling, lovely ambience, friendly people. And these artists humored me and let me take their pictures: Charlotte Peterson Katy Cauker Anne Brooke Hawkins Margery Mercer Read more
SAYS FYL 