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Spring Cleaning
Gosh, with all this quarantine business because of the Covid-19 virus, we’re all in the house double time and *plenty* of time for spring cleaning this year! So I’ll help you. I was talking with a friend about vacuum cleaners–the … Continue reading
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Glasgow, sunny Glasgow
It’s Sunday morning in Glasgow. Yesterday we spent a delightful day at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. We met the Glasgow Boys! More soon… miss you…
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Summer Reading List update
Hm, just updated summer reading list printed in May—can you just type in “summer reading list” and find it? I did not complete the list, but– We’re leaving for St. Louis in the morning and I wanted you to know … Continue reading
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Book Review: The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
Bulletin to book clubs! Read something else! This book was not a hit with the group at book club meeting last night. Oh, we might have had a longer discussion about it if anyone had read it—or read past the … Continue reading
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King George and Queen Elizabeth addendum
Hello—just a line to let you know I was able finally to add photos to the Book Review: King George and Queen Elizabeth post. Thanks for your interest.
Autumn Rambles, part 3
Remember the puzzle? The struggles? There were a LOT of water and rocks pieces! But I loved that part the most I think. And after a while the rock pieces, thousands though there were, were almost easy because they had … Continue reading
Is This Nancy Drew’s House? part 2 (My picks)
The excitement is building! I have heard from several of you—and I hope you have enjoyed considering which house might be a faithful rendition of Nancy Drew’s house in River Heights. There is still time to vote on your choices. … Continue reading
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Jupiter and Venus
Step outside at dusk tonight. Up in the night sky, the western sky, near the moon, you’ll be able to see Jupiter and Venus! Jupiter is the bright, bright light and Venus is clearly visible, too, a smaller bright light. … Continue reading
Voting has Ended!
Which fabric was voted best as background for the cowboy hat button? The Bandana!! Thanks for your vote! You’re right–it looks pretty cute!
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Good Morning
Good morning- It poured here all day yesterday. But this morning is dry and breezy and warm for October. The dog and I walked to the end of the driveway to get the paper and the air smelled fresh and … Continue reading
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