Author Archives: Mrs. DoF

Request overturns Resolution

Posted on Thursday, 15 January 2009 by Mrs. DoF

Fifteen days.  That’s how long it lasted. My New Year Resolution had to open a crack. Ya see, my Yarn Group was cancelled due to inclement weather. Thursday afternoon, I usually go overboard with yarn stuff. And I really wanted … Continue reading →

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School = Zero for inclement weather

Posted on Wednesday, 14 January 2009 by Mrs. DoF

A recent e-mail brought in a picture of cuteness. my peg loom knitted doll hats apparently were enthusiastically received for Christmas click to embiggen We have 5 inches of snow on the ground, with flurries still happening.  The wind is … Continue reading →

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Break is Over

Posted on Tuesday, 6 January 2009 by Mrs. DoF

Well, it’s Back to School Work day. Today is at N C West High School. Only four of eleven items on my To-Do List got done.  :-S but the cats’ ears got scratched often Time marches on… ~~love and Huggs, … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Three Hats

Posted on Saturday, 3 January 2009 by Mrs. DoF

Here’s hoping you don’t mind reading more about the knitted hats I’ve made, cuz stories have come back to me. Tale One:  The first hat I worked on the Toddler loom was pastels color of Lion Brand JIFFY, which is … Continue reading →

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Some Good Reading

Posted on Saturday, 3 January 2009 by Mrs. DoF

My incoming Google Reader offers this article today a blind man’s knowledge expands while using Braille. When we moved here in the Spring of 1983, our next door neighbors were an older retired couple who were delighted to have a … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on Wednesday, 31 December 2008 by Mrs. DoF

Staying home tonight, in 17oF weather. The young folks across the street are having a mild party. Only four trucks parked in front. While I was taking out the trash, I looked up past the streetlight and could see the … Continue reading →

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Our Holiday Date

Posted on Tuesday, 30 December 2008 by Mrs. DoF

After seeing Meryl Streep in Mamma Mia twice at theaters and then again on Christmas Day’s dvd viewing, I got to thinking about her latest movie DOUBT, a new release on Boxing Day. There is no way I can understand … Continue reading →

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Cats and Sons are a good mix

Posted on Sunday, 28 December 2008 by Mrs. DoF

The weather was extremely cold a few days ago, but with extra people in the house, the cats, Oscar and Mahalia, wanted to go outside a little more often. Whenever one would actually go out past the threshold, I took … Continue reading →

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And So, That was Christmas

Posted on Sunday, 28 December 2008 by Mrs. DoF

One of the most laid-back holidays ever. Well, at least as far as gifts and food and family matters. The night before, we agreed for the time to have French toast as Noon.  Anybody getting up before then would have … Continue reading →

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Takin’ It Easy Christmas Eve

Posted on Wednesday, 24 December 2008 by Mrs. DoF

In spite of predictions for terrible weather, Husband was able to travel an hour each way on I-74 to fetch son Lucas and bring him home for Christmas.  His cat Scratchy remains behind and will be looked after by someone … Continue reading →

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