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  • An unfortunate anniversary….

     I was listening to TV this weekend, and a commentator pointed out that this was our last normal weekend in 2020… before the lockdowns began. So I looked back on my Instagram posts– I was doing the daily March IGQuiltFest… Continue reading

  • Signs of Spring…

    So this has been a bit of a stressy week… 2021 is NOT turning into the fairy tale ending I had hoped for, for most of the people I love and for a few, especially, in particular. And so I… Continue reading

  • Crushin' It!

     At the risk of boasting, I have to say I am crushin’ it so far this year. But last post, you all told me I was too hard on myself– and as we say in my family– it ain’t braggin’… Continue reading

  • LATE Happy Valentine's Day!

         We have a Valentine birthday in the house, and this year it was one of those “ZERO” birthdays, so that’s why I’m late! Names and numbers are withheld to protect the innocent. We had a wonderful time– are… Continue reading

  • Know thyself…

    I’m following up on my “big chunks of time” theory. This is the year of becoming a better person– for me, a big part of that is increasing productivity. We need more charity quilts!, more gifts!, better dinners!, a cleaner… Continue reading

  • Glasses half full…

     Here we are at the end of January– I made my lists, fell quickly behind, but in spite of that, I have had a super productive month!  Sometimes it is more beneficial to write down what you did accomplish, instead… Continue reading

  • "Chunks of Time"– a theory.

        So here we are, two-thirds of the way through January, and I’m already behind on some of the things (but not all) I wanted to sew. This is an update on my current projects– as well as a… Continue reading

  • In The Pursuit of Happiness…

     If the performance of 2021 in this first few days is a predictor of future results– I’m already wanting another trade-in… still, you’re not going to catch me sitting in front of TV, nail biting. I’m going to *VOTE* for myself,… Continue reading

  • Happy New Year!

     There’s a ton of emotion packed into those three words for all of us! WHEW. I can easily remember my most hair raising moment of the year as I walked my daughter over to the ER doors with a completely… Continue reading

  • All is calm, all is bright…

     Well, it is hardly calm and bright here, but it makes for a lovely post heading, don’t you think? I am up early today for a big day of cookie distribution, housecleaning, and cooking to get ready for tomorrow, but… Continue reading

  1. hinzeliz's avatar

    Have a good break, but please come back when you are beter. I’ve been reading you regularly for years. I…

  2. Dottie Newkirk's avatar

    I’m so very, very sorry about all your poor shoulder and that your dear grandson is having some difficulties. Sending…

  3. Lisa D.'s avatar

    I will miss reading your very entertaining blog, but you must take care of yourself and family first!

  4. mary's avatar

    I am so sorry to hear this. Having just had a reverse shoulder replacement in November, I understand what you…

  5. Carolyn Hutchinson's avatar

    Dear Carol, So sorry to hear of your troubles! I’ll be thinking of you and your family and sending warm…