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I like to write about life when you have a job, some kids, a fixer upper and a fatal disease.

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  • an hour without yarn is an hour wasted

    I sent my sister Margaret a box of goodies a few weeks back, mostly crocheted goods; one for her upcoming birthday and many crocheted goods for her little Stella. In her kind thank you note, she says "I don't know how you find the time!". Oh, lord if she only knew. I have more time…

  • There’s got to be a story there.

    This morning I saw a loofah on the pavement. Things I've seen on the sidewalk, gutter or side yard immediately surrounding my building include wet boxer shorts on a dry day, a dead rat, vaste quantities of broken glass, one running shoe, and no less than three abandoned sofas.

  • Dad called yesterday. Big, exciting news in Fond du Lac…a new Pic n' Save. When I get down about living here, I must remember the alternatives.

  • descriptors

    When a favorite customer of mine came in the shop the other day, we immediately started up our usual friendly chat. She mentioned that she had visited our new store just down the street and 'the guy there' (either my boss or co-worker, identity unconfirmed) had "…gone on and on about how efficient you are".…

  • rain, rain go away

    This is summer? THIS?

  • where’s summer? where’s summer?

    They tell me that summer here actually starts AFTER the 4th of July. Let's hope so, I've worn out my sweaters.

  • flowers and floats

    You should always buy yourself flowers. And a tip I learned from Mom: when they ask if it is a gift (in whatever language), always say 'Yes'. Never say no to better packaging. Today is the Grand Floral Parade–I best go turn on the tv and see what it's all about. No way I'm dealing…

  • what’s in a title?

    This week is the annual Portland Rose Festival. How it's warm enough for any kind of festival is beyond me. I'm told the festivities include the crowning of a "Queen of Rosaria" or some such thing. Wonder who would win in a fight–the Queen of Rosaria or the Queen of Walleye Weekend? Throw a Dairy…

  • summer my *ss

    So the warm weather didn't last very long….white capri pants only got one wearing….are you sure it's June?!??!