Monthly Archives: October 2011

My Sky 10/31/11

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MORDANT

Wild Word Friday! Eons ago someone (I’m guessing it was a woman.) discovered that if you boil certain plants in water, the resulting “tea” can dye string or yarn or fabric. Archaeologists have found bits of tartan plaid fabrics in … Continue reading

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About Glasses

About You! I was about eight years old when I first noticed that, unlike me, other kids could see the blackboard without squinting. I didn’t want to get glasses so I didn’t tell my parents that I had a slight vision … Continue reading

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Books I Love

Beginning next Tuesday (November 1, 2011) and continuing for most Tuesdays – at least until next summer (when life becomes nearly too hectic for me to breathe let alone blog), I will begin to write a very short blog about … Continue reading

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MySky 10-24-11

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WARP

Wild Word Friday! Years ago, my sister gave me a wonderful gift. She taught me how to weave. Weaving has been a joy in my life ever since, especially in winters, when I have the time and space to bring … Continue reading

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More About Pets

And more About You! I have one more question for you, which will help me complete my data about animals (at least for a while). Do you consider yourself a dog person or a cat person? Maybe like me, you … Continue reading

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My Sky 10-17-11

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TOURNAMENT

Wild Word Friday! My father is an avid golfer. At age 84 he can still come close to shooting his age – last week scoring an 85 on 18 holes. I’m proud of him, and I know one of the … Continue reading

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About Cats

About You… When I was five, the high school girl who worked as a babysitter for our next door neighbors asked me if I wanted a free kitten. A free kitten? How lucky can you get! I ran home to tell my parents … Continue reading

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