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Ink of different kinds.

Last night, because I had nothing better to do, I found my various fountain pens including the wonderful and purple Cross. Continue reading

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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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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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Sad Mailbox – Happy Plans

It’s true that when you’re expecting mail — good, fun mail — that it’s only a sad mailbox that has just a bill and an ad in it. Continue reading

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Fourth of July Sum Up and a Quote

For man to be able to live he must either not see the infinite, or have such an explanation of the meaning of life as will connect the finite with the infinite. — Leo Tolstoy Continue reading

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