Category Archives: Do the Work

Found on the way to something else.

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Mary Beth Frezon

I found some interesting stuff last night on my way to finding my traditional shamrock pin for today. I think every little kid should be given a rather substantial box of some kind in which to keep treasures, whether they’re rocks and feathers or all the pins and stuff that come along. Continue reading →

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Happy Mailbox

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Mary Beth Frezon

I’m sending out daily haiku for the annual World Peace Poetry Postcard Festival and had received two cards followed by a pause. Got a fabulous card Saturday and today hit the jackpot with four more! Continue reading →

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Gathering encouragement and inspiration

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Mary Beth Frezon

We all need some encouragement and ideas on how to proceed… so when people, artists you admire, talk about their work and lives, take a moment and listen. And like Ted Kooser says – throw a lot of horseshoes. Continue reading →

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What’s happening?

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Mary Beth Frezon

There’s a lot of this going on because at home, a crew of guys was working furiously to replace this with this. (can I get some extra love for knowing what a plenum (and octopus) is?) Continue reading →

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This and That, Past stuff and a cat

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Mary Beth Frezon

Today, while other stuff was going on (major furnace stuff) I did some tidying and got some stuff done. If I could do that much every day it would be productive. After a few days of below freezing temps, it was 30F and above and felt positively balmy. Which is good when your furnace isn’t doing much. Several times today, I took a break by just sitting on the steps. I was plenty warm enough (thank you Merino) and the sun was bright. Alas there was no seed for the birdies. That had been on my to-do list today but… Continue reading →

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