Author Archives: Mrs. DoF

Garage Sale Find

Posted on Friday, 18 May 2007 by Mrs. DoF

Only worked a half day this morning.  The kids I would have as Job Coach had Graduation Rehearsal in the afternoon.  There were many other adults with more authority than I carry, so I was fine with the early schedule. … Continue reading →

Posted in Crochet | 1 Comment

Real Life has taken over

Posted on Tuesday, 15 May 2007 by Mrs. DoF

My only day off this week.  I’m a TA Sub in the Special Needs Dept. at West High School.  Seems like all the Regulars want to use their personal days before the end of the semester. Today, Husband had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal | 3 Comments

Saturday Happenings

Posted on Saturday, 12 May 2007 by Mrs. DoF

A fun weekend this has been so far! Friday afternoon there was an end-of-semester gathering at the C.o.B. Dean’s house, complete with yummy hor d’oeuvres and choice of drinks.  Husband and I had a nice time.  She lives in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Partner | 4 Comments

Turned out Lovely, not boring for me

Posted on Friday, 11 May 2007 by Mrs. DoF

Okay, folks, it has been awhile since I wrote for the blog.  Not only was I at a paycheck job, my evenings were devoted to crochet a blankie on deadline. The mother’s Due Date was May 19, so I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Crochet | 6 Comments

Kelli’s Song for Amy

Posted on Friday, 4 May 2007 by Mrs. DoF

My friend Amy had a birthday last month.  At her dinner, her youngest daughter gave a CD as a gift.  It is a recording of Kelli singing a song she wrote herself for the special occasion. Here is the explanation … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking | 5 Comments

Visitors a bit off course

Posted on Wednesday, 2 May 2007 by Mrs. DoF

Yesterday afternoon, Mahalia was at the window going nutso.  I mean, she was pushing with her paws on the glass, a low rumble from deep in her belly was making a weird sound from her mouth. I came over to … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | 3 Comments

Blue and Green Lap Robe

Posted on Monday, 30 April 2007 by Mrs. DoF

Usually, when I’m doing a crochet project, I work on one item until I am done and then move on.  This last month has been very different in that I began a baby afghan and put it into my crochet … Continue reading →

Posted in Crochet | 4 Comments

Flowers over There

Posted on Saturday, 28 April 2007 by Mrs. DoF

It seems the bluebonnet flowers are blooming in Texas. There are pictures at The Lawdog File, and also Army of Mom. My sinuses are beginning a twitch with just looking, but oh, I can see how one gets sentimental. Nothing … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Learning something new for something nice

Posted on Thursday, 26 April 2007 by Mrs. DoF

About a week ago, a lady from the Needlework Group and I took a class at Michael’s Craft Store.  We were getting a lesson working with the Knifty Knitter round loom.  I had bought one with money from Christmas, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Crochet | 4 Comments

One of my I-wannas

Posted on Tuesday, 24 April 2007 by Mrs. DoF

In April 2002, I was in Row 4 at Braden Auditorium on the ISU campus for a concert by Donny Osmond.  The ticket had been a Christmas present from my long-suffering spouse, who knows well of my crush on he-who-wears-purple-socks. … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | 7 Comments