Category Archives: Random Musings

Computers and Hobbies

Posted on July 17, 2010 by

Isn’t it interesting how computers interact with non-computer-based hobbies these days?  Franklin and I have been married for a bit over 40 years now.  During that whole time, we have pursued various hobbies, and each of us has one that … Continue reading →

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On the Lookback Technique

Posted on July 9, 2010 by

One of the silly things that I am inclined to do is to use a technique that I’m sure is fairly commonly used, but I don’t happen to know a term for it – I call it the Lookback Technique.  … Continue reading →

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Creativity

Posted on July 2, 2010 by

I was thinking about what a good thing it is that Meg has borrowed my sewing machine, because she is so much more creative than I am and will likely make some fun things with it.  So I then thought … Continue reading →

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Thinking about History

Posted on June 29, 2010 by

A couple of days ago as I was driving to work the news got unbearable again so I turned off the radio and started to think.   What popped into my head then was something that occurs to me on and … Continue reading →

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Really Random Musing

Posted on June 24, 2010 by

I can’t decide if I’m engaging in the old activity of cutting off your nose to spite your face or if something completely different is going on.  This is really not related to anything I usually spend much thought on, … Continue reading →

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I’m Back

Posted on June 19, 2010 by

We had a great time in Columbus.  Knitters Connection was great fun and we learned a lot.  I had the huge pleasure of meeting Laurie of The Art of Tying Holes Together on the way in.  My first encounter in … Continue reading →

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Break Coming Up

Posted on June 15, 2010 by

Tomorrow morning, Franklin, Meg, Jeff, Toby, Hazel and I will climb into Franklin’s minivan and head off for Columbus, Ohio. Meg, Jeff and I are going to be checking out Knitters Connection with the thought that just maybe Meg would … Continue reading →

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Passing it on …

Posted on June 8, 2010 by

Lori of Thrums was kind enough to include me in her list of bloggers to receive the Beautiful Blogger award.  Thank you so, so much, Lori!  It makes feel really good to join the excellent blogs which have received this award … Continue reading →

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Doll Outfit Done; Small Confession

Posted on June 5, 2010 by

Today I finally finished the last piece of Abby’s outfit that I started last weekend.  Here are a couple of pictures of her wearing the whole thing. The latest pieces are the headband and the leggings.  The dress flairs out … Continue reading →

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Post 100

Posted on June 4, 2010 by

It’s hard to believe that I’m up to post 100 already!  I started posting on February 18.  For some reason, I decided to post daily and have to a large extent kept that schedule.  I don’t think ahead, generally, to … Continue reading →

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