Author Archives: Mrs. DoF

Alligator in the Kitchen

Posted on Thursday, 7 August 2008 by Mrs. DoF

Last night must have been good for sleeping for me.  I woke up with a very full bladder, so much so that when Husband was in the bathroom running water to fill the cat’s bowl, I barely made it to … Continue reading →

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My Morning so Far

Posted on Monday, 4 August 2008 by Mrs. DoF

Yesterday at church, there was an oversize zucchini squash left on the table of sharing items in the Fellowship Area.  I was almost the last person to leave, so I decided I’d bring it home, rather than worrying about whether … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | 4 Comments

The Treats Jar

Posted on Thursday, 31 July 2008 by Mrs. DoF

A few years ago, my sister Denise gave me a birthday gift of a ceramic crock with a picture of the historic Blaine Bridge.  It has a shaped wooden lid, not airtight, but enough to cover the edge. I keep … Continue reading →

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Able to donate

Posted on Wednesday, 30 July 2008 by Mrs. DoF

Today was one fine day! After a good breakfast of a grilled cheese sandwich and a homemade latte, I finished an adult knit loom hat, began then finished one baby loom hat, then remembered about a Blood Drive in a … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Music: Slipping Through My Fingers

Posted on Monday, 28 July 2008 by Mrs. DoF

The Decrepit Old Fool has a little regular series about Monday Morning Music so today I decided to join in. A week or so ago, I went to see the movie MAMMA MIA! starring Meryl Streep.  Loved the movie, wrote … Continue reading →

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Something good to eat, Something nice to wear

Posted on Saturday, 26 July 2008 by Mrs. DoF

The Methodist Church a couple blocks over was having its yearly rummage sale, so of course I had to go. It’s hotter than blazes outside, plus I did not want another tiring episode by having the wrong mode of transportation, … Continue reading →

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New Hook is very Nice

Posted on Tuesday, 22 July 2008 by Mrs. DoF

latest pair of cotton crocheted potholders A couple weeks ago I was reading a crafter’s blog, and she was going on and on about her ADDI crochet hook.  It seems ADDI hooks are made in Germany and the comfort handles … Continue reading →

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There’s no way to know. . . . .

Posted on Tuesday, 22 July 2008 by Mrs. DoF

Last evening I walked over to the Concerts on the Quad on the ISU campus.  The type of music this week is Jazz, featuring members and friends of the faculty.  Professional musicians on a makeshift stage doesn’t get much better. … Continue reading →

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Building Up the Stash

Posted on Sunday, 20 July 2008 by Mrs. DoF

The other day when I had an eye doctor appointment, of course I had to stop in at Mich*el’s Cr*fts because the store is across the street.  I also had a 40% off coupon in my purse. I keep telling … Continue reading →

Posted in Crochet | 2 Comments

Saw the movie MAMMA MIA!

Posted on Saturday, 19 July 2008 by Mrs. DoF

Ever since my birthday last month, I have been anticipating the opening of the movie MAMMA MIA! starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan. I got to watch Meryl Streep in The Prairie Home Companion on my 50th birthday a couple … Continue reading →

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