Author Archives
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Vintage shop fun!
I have a friend, Bill, who loves to post on Facebook his recent vintage finds. He goes to auctions and antique shops and even enjoys perusing the local Craigslist for great finds. I am less able to get out and… Read More ›
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Antrim New Hampshire Art Show
The Antrim Grange had their annual art show this past weekend. I was honored to show some of my art once again. What I enjoy most about the show is that it exemplifies what small town life is like. In… Read More ›
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Can You Live Without a Pet?
Geek Goddess, fellow blogger, is a dog person. She once said to me “I don’t know what you do with a cat?” She wasn’t being insulting, she simply did not understand what one did with a cat. I am a… Read More ›
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Traveling with Children, Vintage Style
My two daughters are grown up, but when they were young we had the good luck to be able to go on many family trips together. Often these were long trips. My eldest daughter enjoyed many flights over the Atlantic… Read More ›
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Scherenschnitte, it’s Not for Eating!
When I lived in Manitowoc Wisconsin I met an artist, Cindy Shaw, who was a master Scherenschnitte designer and artist. The easier name for this craft is simply “Paper cutting”. Shaw’s designs were intricate and incredibly beautiful. When I wondered… Read More ›
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Alice in Wonderland in Needle Felting
So, a lazy post as I am dealing with my RA…. but wanted the chance to show I’m still learning to needle felt, and these are my first attempts at “Alice in Wonderland” characters. I did not enjoy my first… Read More ›
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Moxie is a Kindle Kitty
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The Sky is Falling! (well snow is falling and falling and falling)
It’s been a record setting year here in the New England/Boston area. The good part has been we have not had an ice storm, and we have not lost power. The bad news is everyone is having roof problems. So… Read More ›
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Pittsburgh Lamps, put this on your yard sale list!
My good friend William Price, Jr. is once again generously sharing some of his special treasures with us. One of my favorite blogs posted has been this one about his unique law office. William asked if I had heard about… Read More ›
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Male vs. Female OB/GYN (or you want to put your hand where?)
Originally posted on Yankee Skeptic:
Many of my female friends, both online and in real life, have mentioned that they would never be a patient of a male gynecologist. Among many reasons given: “Because only a man would only want…
Two Different Girls 