Category Archives: family and friends

Leaving for Auckland

This morning Marge and I went to the nearby school gala – rummage and fun fair all rolled into one with a schmear of performances as well. We spent most of the time looking through books and I had to … Continue reading

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Our Role Models aka Aunts

I had a handful of Aunts, growing up. Mom had sisters, Dad had one sister. Each one as different as could be, each with things I could admire and learn from and keep. Aunt Marie, Dad’s sister: religious and also … Continue reading

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All Hail, the Knitter!

And so today I was amazed to have two mittens, with thumbs, of a wonderful wool yarn in a color I love – to wear! And blessed to know someone who could pick up a project started by someone who knew very little and finish it so wonderfully. Many many thanks to Clea! Continue reading

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Party hearty for winter is long

Mom and I had dinner tonight at Casey’s in Rensselaer. Not that we really need a reason or excuse… Continue reading

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Merry Christmas 2014

We’re in the lull between opening presents and dinner, during which Mom and I took little naps (just resting my eyes I am) and we’re going through presents to look at everything again. The little tomtes above have mostly wandered … Continue reading

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