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~:: The Making of a Season ::~
To begin, we have an actual photographic depiction of Rachel, buying The Gardener, right here on my front porch. This is the equivalent of breaking a bottle of bubbly on the bow of a ship. Except dryer. (And here, may … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, dogs, Family, Felt stuff, friends, Fun Stuff, HappyHappyHappy, holidays, Knit Stuff, Pics of Made Things, Rachel, Seasons, The kids
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~:: Christmas Party 2011 ::~
A week till Christmas Day. But—the party is over. The Great Ornament Party. My one party. Shoot, getting ready for Christmas day is NOTHING after this thing. For this the house is scoured, the halls are decked—a years’ worth … Continue reading
Posted in A little history, Christmas, Family, friends, holidays, Memories and Ruminations, Pics of Made Things
Tagged Christmas party, friends, ornaments
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~:: Leaping from the Nest ::~
I don’t even know how to start this. When I was little, we lived in L.A. Everything was within walking distance. The school, for instance. Two blocks away – long sides. An uncomplicated walk, it was not uphill and it … Continue reading
Posted in A little history, Events, Excuses, Explanations, The outside world, Writing
Tagged Books, new, publishing, The Gardener
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~:: For Friends We Never Meet ::~
This is a very little story. It happened in 1994. Or it started there. My parents had organized the second of our two family reunions, this one in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, where they had a time share. I have just … Continue reading
Posted in A little history, Family, friends, Geneva, HappyHappyHappy, Memories and Ruminations, Rachel, The kids
Tagged bracelets, Genevieve and Curtis, Harveys, Mom, silver, sisters
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~:: JOY!!! ::~
In honor of my having finally gotten within shouting distance of Ready for Christmas – and because I could not make enough stars to give to all the people I truly love, respect and want to shower with blessings, I … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Felt stuff, Pics of Made Things
Tagged Christmas, felt star, giveaway
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~:: Stars ::~
Stars for Christmas Every year since I can remember, I’ve made a series of ornaments for family and a very few friends. With some, it’s been a thirty-five year exchange. With others, just a thirty-five year gift. I used to … Continue reading
Posted in A little history, Christmas, Felt stuff, holidays, Making Things, Pics of Made Things, Seasons
Tagged Christmas, felt, ornaments
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~:: A Little Lapine Fun ::~
There are daring souls among the crafters who send a character they have made literally out into the wide world – traveling to places the maker, herself, may never see. Someone did it with a meerkat once, a yarn one. … Continue reading
~:: Turkey Day ::~
My mom used to have these candles she’d put out on the dining room table at Thanksgiving, small, chibi-like wax pilgrims wearing an odd, light, translucent shade of brown. And there was this fat, round turkey made of some kind … Continue reading
~:: Backing up ::~
Many things to write about. I cast my net backwards tonight, stealing a few moments to play in pictures, and found a few I’d like to share. Gin took these shots, coming up here in October. They were higher in … Continue reading
Posted in dogs, Family, Felt stuff, Fun Stuff, Knit Stuff, Light, Pics of Made Things, Seasons, The g-kids
Tagged Andy, aspens, birds, dogs, gifts, house, pumpkins, Scooter, sheep, stars, yard
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~:: Flying South: pt.2 – treasure ::~
I did make two suggestions while I was down there with Kev. We went to the movies, for one. And I loved that. I’ve been wanting to go to the movies for months. And the other was based on a … Continue reading
Posted in Felt stuff, Making Things, Seasons, Texas
Tagged bunting, felt, leaves, repurposing, Texas
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