Category Archives: Felt stuff

~::gifts, prizes, surprises and delights ::~

Got a cold.  Can’t bweathe. (insert cough here)  This puts me even more behind in everything, including reading you, Dawn. And you, Cori. On the couch watching a smarmy movie—not for long, though; it’s really stupid and the synth score … Continue reading

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~:: The Making of a Season ::~

To begin, we have an actual photographic depiction of Rachel, buying The Gardener, right here on my front porch.  This is the equivalent of breaking a bottle of bubbly on the bow of a ship.  Except dryer.  (And here, may … Continue reading

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~:: JOY!!! ::~

In honor of my having finally gotten within shouting distance of Ready for Christmas – and because I could not make enough stars to give to all the people I truly love, respect and want to shower with blessings, I … Continue reading

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~:: Stars ::~

Stars for Christmas Every year since I can remember, I’ve made a series of ornaments for family and a very few friends. With some, it’s been a thirty-five year exchange. With others, just a thirty-five year gift. I used to … Continue reading

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~:: Backing up ::~

Many things to write about.  I cast my net backwards tonight, stealing a few moments to play in pictures, and found a few I’d like to share. Gin took these shots, coming up here in October.  They were higher in … Continue reading

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~:: Flying South: pt.2 – treasure ::~

I did make two suggestions while I was down there with Kev. We went to the movies, for one. And I loved that. I’ve been wanting to go to the movies for months. And the other was based on a … Continue reading

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~:: Of Hedges and Hogs and More Made Things ::~

I apologize for being much behind on my correspondence.  Because I am.  But I’ll catch up.  As soon as – as soon as I can.  At least, the kitchen counters are clean and the Halloween things are up and I’ve … Continue reading

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~:: How I felt about the wedding ::~

I bring things on myself.  But you want to add a little personal spice to a significant family event, jah?  A little tangible love – hidden in the details?  So I’ll show you what I did for the wedding luncheon … Continue reading

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~:: More Handmade ::~

More Santa Fe after this break in our program: more handmade stuff. So I get this visitor, showing up at my front gate, grinning from ear to ear.  She’s got her hands behind her back and a very pregnant twinkle … Continue reading

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~:: Now, where was I? ::~

I have come to the conclusion that space and time are not only relative, but also fake.  Illusory.  At best, ephemeral. This must be so—or else what happened to the last week and a half?  No, really, I want to … Continue reading

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