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A Chin To Die For, Plus Poetry
I’m retired, and have no complaints about my career. At least officially. But I always thought I would have been more successful if I was about 6 inches taller, or had a great chin like say, Cary Grant. I was pretty sure of this. Last week I received an email from Robin, a Scottish friend, … Continue reading
Another Great Tearjerker – Links to Spoiler
We watched Will Smith in Seven Pounds last night, and I give it 5 stars. In addition to being a great tearjerker, it has a bit of mystery. Plus I think Will Smith is an outstanding actor. When they make a film about Barack Obama, he will get the part for sure…check out his ears! … Continue reading
Persuade Yourself For Free on Kindle
Every once in a while I get surprised. Usually when you get something for free, it’s worth what you’ve paid. However in this case Amazon sent a link for a free Kindle book, and a few days ago I was looking for a ‘light’ read so figured ‘what the heck’. Although I’m not ordinarily a … Continue reading
Before Blogs There Were (Wait For It)…Letters!
Here is a last minute suggestion for Mother’s Day. My wife (the artist) discovered The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and loved it, but wasn’t sure I would be as enthusiastic. Turns out I am just as big a fan. Seemingly a ‘chic book’ from the blurb, it is also…fascinating history, great characters, … Continue reading
Audible.com Is Just So 17th Century
Pierre-Daniel Huet [1630 – 1720] was perhaps the first person to multi-task with books, getting the jump on audible.com by a few hundred years. (Pierre-Daniel) Huet, who lived into his nineties, had a servant follow him with a book to read aloud to him during meals and breaks and thus avoid lost time. He was … Continue reading
Just Another Mystery
- Weaving A Different Kind of Necklace
- Jumping into Spring
- The Art of Using Natures Bounty to Dye Cloth
- A Shibori Stitched and Felted Wrap
- Faux Fur, Vogue and Verve
- The Perfect Dance, Part 2
- The Perfect Dance
- The Vest That Mysteriously Turned Into A Purse
- Vintage Kimono Baby Booties
- Zipper, Keys, and a Linen Belt Buckle
Sterling Jewelry & Gifts
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