There are times when one or two of the children decide they don’t want to go out, as they scowl from the door. They declare, as they sit in the car, that they are not going to enjoy it. They’d rather be at home. Playing in the garden. Smile. As […]
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Dear Daughter: about being happy
Dear Daughter Back again with another square for your Dear Daughter quilt. I know you liked my last letter, especially the cake part. Not sure I can offer cake this time, but we will see. This letter is about being happy. Some people seem to float through life being happy, […]
Read moreDear Daughter. About Homework.
Dear Daughter Yeh! The second quilting square is complete for your “Dear Daughter” quilt and its time for my next letter to you. I’m glad you liked the last letter. (read more about the project here). I’ve chosen the thorny subject of homework this time. I know you find homework […]
Read moreWhen you have limes….
One of the many joys of ordering a veg and fruit box each week is that you never know what may arrive. A couple of boxes ago, we found a lime. Just one. There were various suggestions including one of gin and tonic, but all suggestions meant only a few […]
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