Monthly Archives: January 2007

Baby Blankie in Pink

Posted on Wednesday, 31 January 2007 by Mrs. DoF

The Red Shawl went over like gangbusters with my sister-in-law.  Exact quote “I have received your FANTASTIC PHENOMENAL gift!” Since I now needed a bit of ‘non-think’ time,  my next crochet project was a baby aphgan worked in a very … Continue reading →

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I was following medical orders, right?

Posted on Tuesday, 30 January 2007 by Mrs. DoF

When I saw the CNP a couple weeks ago, after all the lab work and doing a few range of motion exercises, the best advice she could come up with is to keep doing my walking and cook red meat … Continue reading →

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When Songs Collide

Posted on Saturday, 27 January 2007 by Mrs. DoF

When one of my sons was in high school, he had a habit of saying “Why was I Not Informed?” way too often. I thought of his quote lately when my Amazon order arrived. I don’t remember why I was … Continue reading →

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Snapshot Challenge

Posted on Friday, 26 January 2007 by Mrs. DoF

Mary at Owlhaven led me to a Snapshot Challenge. We are supposed to pick at least 3 of the categories and list my ‘Snapshot’ of what is happening right this moment. Reading: _A River Between Us_ by Richard Peck.  Its … Continue reading →

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We’re Done but Others Still Working

Posted on Thursday, 25 January 2007 by Mrs. DoF

The newbie Tech has a blog! Webs05 wrote about where we were and what we were doing yesterday.  (It’s a WordPress blog, so I hope it stays a good link)  He mentions where we had dinner at the Rhythm Kitchen … Continue reading →

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Away from my Desk

Posted on Wednesday, 24 January 2007 by Mrs. DoF

My schedule was kept clear today, just in case I would need to help Husband with chauffeur duty. Ya see, about a month ago, he began a new job category without so much as having to change his desk or … Continue reading →

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A Link for Laughs

Posted on Tuesday, 23 January 2007 by Mrs. DoF

The best laugh I have had in ages! Gladys on the Ellen show at YouTube. It lasts almost 7 minutes, and my sides ache from going awhile. Enjoy!

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they were Free to a Good Home

Posted on Monday, 22 January 2007 by Mrs. DoF

Back in the days when I was doing home daycare, we brought together a family of stuffed Dalmatian puppies.  There was Pongo and Perdita, and 8 little spotted puppies.  We were trying for the whole set, but small children’s interests … Continue reading →

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Movie Night to see The Queen

Posted on Saturday, 20 January 2007 by Mrs. DoF

Our historic theatre in Uptown Normal sold out all seats for this evening’s viewing of The Queen, starring Helen Mirren. I was towards the back, against the wall and forgot to drink my bottle of water, even after eating some … Continue reading →

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Time is supposed to be for social contacts

Posted on Thursday, 18 January 2007 by Mrs. DoF

Whewee.  I just got home from what I call my Yarn Group.  I had been looking forward to it, having been in the house all day yesterday because of the cold weather.  It got all the way up to 31oF … Continue reading →

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