Author Archives
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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… -
Sex education….science vs. religion
I grew up in a generation in which sex education was simple anatomy. This went in there. Man+Woman=Baby There were some diseases you could perhaps catch, but they were easily cured by penicillin. Penicillin I was taught was discovered entirely… Read More ›
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So WHAT did I end up buying?
Vintage/junk shops are one of my guilty pleasures. Sure I have enough junk of my own, though not as much as my friend William Price. I take a camera along always: 1.To see if a friend might like me to… Read More ›
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Florida Theme Friday Fun Flick
Our friend Eric Vicaria is enjoying getting to know his new camera. That means a lot of photographs! I couldn’t resist sharing a few of the Sunshine State while I’m “enjoying” winter in New Hampshire. First off, what spider is… Read More ›
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Two Women Detectives, Two Different Styles
My doctors have told me one way to deal with having arthritis is to develop new interests. If on the one hand I have to give up travelling as much as I used to, I can find new things to… Read More ›
