Author Archives: Mrs. DoF

Pretty Much about Crochet

Posted on Saturday, 26 January 2008 by Mrs. DoF

As I was bouncing around the ‘Net the other morning, I noticed that an update on my own blog is seriously tardy in putting in an appearance. Looking at the calendar, two weeks is a long, long time to be … Continue reading →

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Innovation is a thing of the future

Posted on Saturday, 12 January 2008 by Mrs. DoF

Being a fan of several mystery type shows on television, I just have to tell you about an advert circulating off of YouTube. The machine is apparently used in real-life laboratories, so the company spent its money on a fine … Continue reading →

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Not Much Going on here

Posted on Friday, 11 January 2008 by Mrs. DoF

It’s a gray and dreary day here, weatherwise. Although when I took out the trash after supper, the stars are shining brightly, and the air is cold and still.  But I still can’t muster up enough energy to overcome the … Continue reading →

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Slacking off time is over

Posted on Monday, 7 January 2008 by Mrs. DoF

Well, jeepers, my time is up. Winter Break is done. the computer voice on SubFinder called, and so I gots to be a TA Sub at a junior high tomorrow.  Nothing quite like jumping back in, feet first and with … Continue reading →

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Another Day Doing Zilch

Posted on Tuesday, 1 January 2008 by Mrs. DoF

There’s nothing quite like a holiday to prolong procrastination.  Being snowed in with about 6” in the driveway is another good reason to put off doing anything even resembling housework. I’ve used up much of the morning blipping around blogs … Continue reading →

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a Quiet Week Hereabouts

Posted on Thursday, 27 December 2007 by Mrs. DoF

THE BUCKETS Yes, I have copied from Comics dot com It seems I am way behind with any words here. Yes, we had a fine Christmas. Yes, I am taking it easy during Winter Break. Yes, my hands are very … Continue reading →

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Potholders going out

Posted on Thursday, 20 December 2007 by Mrs. DoF

Since I finished the granny squares baby blankie, I’ve been very busy making potholders for gift-giving fun. Some went into the mail already, and some I delivered to schools for teachers and office assistants. All are crocheted with a size … Continue reading →

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Our Last Farewell to Dan

Posted on Monday, 17 December 2007 by Mrs. DoF

The phone rang at 6:09am with an office assistant on the other end, with an offer for a week’s job at the other high school. I told her I was only available today, but that would give her time to … Continue reading →

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Snowy Sunday

Posted on Sunday, 16 December 2007 by Mrs. DoF

Youngest son Chris drove to Urbana last night after work.  He is done with the semester at ISU, and his sweetie is much less boring than the middle aged parents he shares this house with. He called as soon as … Continue reading →

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A little this and that II

Posted on Monday, 10 December 2007 by Mrs. DoF

Last week, I worked as a TA Sub for 4 days, and on Thursday helping with childcare at church in the morning then going to Needlework Group in the afternoon, and attending the Christmas party for Husband’s job in the … Continue reading →

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