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Why you learn the rules

You have to follow the old rule for a while. In fact, once you master the old rule, you are then the master-and masters get to change things. — Peter McWilliams

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Break a needle, Take a break

Must have been something in the air. Mom was having a lot of problems breaking needles on her Juki and big frame. Did all the normal stuff. Futzed around. Changed needle, rethreaded, cleaned etc. Walked away. Came back. Loosened the … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Vincent!

Yesterday was Naomi’s birthday and she reports that Nature’s gift to her was a new life list addition: a northern shrike. They look nice and song-birdy but they’re ruthlessly efficient. Interesting mix! Today is Vincent Van Gogh’s birthday. I had … Continue reading

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“The Look”

Went to lunch, sat down and took my first bite. Not but a few feet away, there was a little crash as a young tall man lost his biggie drink and biggie fries to the forces of gravity and a … Continue reading

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Future career?

Last night at Peg’s birthday party we played a few rounds of “wise and otherwise“. I’ve played that before with them. Some picks a card and selects an old proverb or saying and gives it like this: there’s an old … Continue reading

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