August 2009

White or Ecru?

August 27, 2009

What do you use most often for your backgrounds? White or Ecru? I cannot remember the last time I used white background fabric in a quilt and the last two tops I’ve finished have white backgrounds. And, I’m pulling fabric for another top and I had planned to use ecru for the background, with a [...]

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Where Did I Go Wrong?

August 26, 2009

If your children are considerate, sharing, selfless, appreciative . . don’t tell me about it. Don’t even talk to me. Seriously, I know Chad is a good kid, probably most of the selfishness is a product of his raising. An only child, you know! I’ve found some land that I really want. I think I [...]

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That’s a Big ‘un!

August 26, 2009

Look at the size of that egg in the middle! As I was getting eggs yesterday morning, one of the Red Stars was just getting off the nest. I reached in and grabbed the egg and I could tell it was a monster. Ouch!! Look at it in the carton with the other eggs. Too [...]

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Homemade Yogurt

August 26, 2009

Can someone tell me why I can’t be content to buy my flour at the grocery store, to buy my eggs at the grocery store, to buy bread at the grocery store! No, I have to grind wheat to make flour, have chickens to get fresh eggs, bake all my own bread and I’ve be [...]

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Nap Time

August 26, 2009

Speaking of nap time . . a couple of nights ago I was just getting ready to go to bed. I’d turned out all the lights. It was about 11:30. Vince had been sleeping for an hour or so. As I walked down the hall, the phone rang. Our home phone NEVER rings. With Chad [...]

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A Dining Experience

August 25, 2009

Last week, being the nice mom that I am, I told Chad we would go to Joplin on Friday and get a few things that he needed for back to school. Chad being the manipulator that he is . . or is that just how all 21 year olds are . . decided that if [...]

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