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Archive for September, 2008

Fabulous Flannel

Posted in Quilting, Reflection, Sewing, tagged , , on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 | 2 Comments »

It’s been a busy week, working mostly. But I attended the funeral of a good friend who passed away from melanoma. She was only 58. I wrote a reflection on her illness and impending death on August 17th. And I have been reflecting on her life and passing often lately. Of course this leads to [...]

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Grandchildren’s Quilts

Posted in Quilting, tagged on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 | 3 Comments »

This past weekend two of my grandchildren came to stay with me, Noah is nearly 11 and Sophia is 6. I love to see them because soon they will grow too old for their “Nana.”  Although, the children gave me a small handmade item last year to prove that will NEVER happen.

When Sophia was a baby [...]

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“A Magical Year”

Posted in Family, Quilting, tagged , on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 | 8 Comments »

Today is my younger son’s first wedding anniversary.  Mike and Michelle live in Colorado and were married in a meadow near a lovely lodge in the mountains one year ago today.   I called them tonight to say “Happy Anniversary.”   Both seemed to be having a fun time with friends.   But I share with you something [...]

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Celebrations

Posted in Applique, Family, Quilting, tagged , , , on Sunday, September 14, 2008 | 3 Comments »

We went to Cedar Rapids, Iowa for a couple of days to help celebrate the birthday of a friend.   It was such a joyful celebration.   The party was a kind of family reunion, where many of the family members had not seen one another for up to 15 years!    
From the sidelines I watched his daughter [...]

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Time

Posted in Family, Needlework, Wool, tagged , , on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 | 4 Comments »

It was six days of fun, family, and relaxation.  We had a couple of days to ourselves; the children and grandchildren arrived; we hiked; we biked; we canoed; we roasted marshmallows; and we just simply spent time with one another.  We even celebrated one granddaughter’s 8th birthday with candles and cake and gifts.  It was [...]

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The Waning Days of Summer

Posted in Garden, tagged , , on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

The last days of summer are here. I took this photo in the garden this past weekend.  Most of my flowers are already spent.  Knowing I need to spend more time at cleaning up in my garden, I patiently await that one necessary burst of energy.  It will come and it will be done eventually.  The days are still [...]

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