ANTIQUES, ANTIQUES, and more ANTIQUES

| September 20, 2008

What a glorious happy day I had today.     My grandangel, Sarah (8) and I “warmed up” for our day of antiquing with my DD and Sarah’s mom, Christi, by going to FOUR YARD SALES in Brandermill.  We didn’t find any treasures to buy,  but we did SEE a wonderful antique school desk walk out […]

GREAT BOOKS

| September 20, 2008

Yes, some quilters DO READ!  Ever since I left California 4 years ago I have continued to read one book a month with my CALIFORNIA BOOK CLUB FRIENDS.  We are “directed” by my good friend – another SHIRLEY – who is a retired English Professor.  She still sends me her notes for the group discussions and […]

A Turtle Adopts Grandpa Max and Pepper

| September 20, 2008

It is hard to believe,  but I assure you that it is true.  A turtle has adopted my DH (AKA Grandpa Max) and MDD (AKA Pepper, our dog.)  How did this happen? The turtle was wandering around our backyard and after several days Grandpa Max was worried that the turtle was TRAPPED in our fenced-in backyard, […]