Author Archives
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One of these Room Mates is not Like the Other….
My husband and I are often considered opposites. He’s neat and tidy, and I am rather messy. He’s a trained engineer and his jobs have always required meticulous attention to detail and safety. I’m an artist, and my work depends… Read More ›
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When mom needs surgery, how to prepare a child.
When I had only one child, my young preschooler Evelyn, I needed to have some very serious surgery. As a good parent I wanted to prepare her, so I went to the library. There were books about “Mom is Dead”… Read More ›
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Captain Kidd Comes Home
It’s not exactly “Toy Story” but it is the story of a toy. We all have that one toy from childhood that we wish we had held onto. My own favorites were the Trolls and the Troll Cave, and the… Read More ›
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Naked Selfies, Normal or Not?
My husband has a newly single friend he works with. Jim was married for 25 years until recently he and his wife agreed to divorce. They don’t have any children. His wife was offered a terrific new job on the… Read More ›
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Bunny makes a blank book, and you can too!
Bern Bunny was so pleased with the response to his origami page maker, that he is now sharing another of his favorite paper crafts. Actually I learned to make this super easy blank book when working in a preschool. Blank… Read More ›
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Meatloaf for China
Parents no longer tell children reluctant to eat a certain food “Children in China are starving.” My generation had to suffer through guilt at not eating, because somewhere in China a child was dying from lack of food. I am… Read More ›
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Friday Fun Flick….Welcome Spring
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Save our pages, origami page minder
While I love my Kindle I still read a lot of paper books. I have some really wonderful book markers to help me save my place. My favorites have been gifts from fellow book lovers. Nothing upsets me more than… Read More ›
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Hats for South Africa update!
My daughter, Evelyn, made her first delivery of hats to the Maternity Hospital. I first wrote about this family and friends knitting project here. Evelyn had over 70 hats to deliver, as well as a few wash cloths and other… Read More ›
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Friday Fun Flick- Paris Mosque
Another favorite spot of mine, as it is often quite empty except for those coming to worship. Very friendly, at least for France!
Two Different Girls 