Author Archives: Mrs. DoF

Blue Star

Posted on Monday, 23 April 2007 by Mrs. DoF

Spring has finally arrived here in our little town on the prairie. The side yard has violets and dandelions and bluebells. Last year the flowers looked better because there wasn’t such a cold snap as we had about 10 days … Continue reading →

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Watching from a Distance

Posted on Tuesday, 17 April 2007 by Mrs. DoF

Yesterday, as soon as I saw a news site on the web reporting a shooting spree at Virginia Tech, I called my brother, David’s cell phone.  One of his paycheck jobs is in the Foodservice Dept. of Virginia Tech.  He … Continue reading →

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With Love Goes the Traveling Shawl

Posted on Sunday, 15 April 2007 by Mrs. DoF

This morning’s e-mail brought a request from Susie, who happens to be the person most recently in possession of the Striped Comfort Shawl. Susie is asking me as the crafter, and Kranki, the first owner, if the situation is alright … Continue reading →

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A complicated yarn

Posted on Saturday, 14 April 2007 by Mrs. DoF

There had come a request from the county nursing home for “as many lap robes as you can get to us,” so this last week I have been busy with the hook and yarn.  It only took about 8 hours … Continue reading →

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Laundry Detergent must meet Standards

Posted on Wednesday, 11 April 2007 by Mrs. DoF

Last week I did some shopping.  I was very glad to find a nice Bobbie Brooks shirt in my size for only $6.  It is the same shade of purple that the ladies wear at meetings of the Red Hat … Continue reading →

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Easter Greetings

Posted on Sunday, 8 April 2007 by Mrs. DoF

THE EASTER FEELING… The Easter feeling does not end. It signals a new beginning, of nature, spring, and brand new life, and friendship, peace, and giving. The spirit of Easter is all about hope, and love, and joyful living. ~~Author … Continue reading →

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Cookie gone to the dog

Posted on Saturday, 7 April 2007 by Mrs. DoF

Yesterday, I was in a mood to be baking cookies. Husband and I had attended a lecture Wednesday evening, with a cookie and punch Reception following.  I like the cookies provided by the campus food service, really I do, but … Continue reading →

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Degrees of Resemblance

Posted on Thursday, 5 April 2007 by Mrs. DoF

My blogfriend Susie over at What was I Thinking gives a nice description of how she seems to look like someone else.  She asks if anyone else ever gets that. Well, until I gained weight at least, I was mistaken … Continue reading →

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Lap Robe of Many Colors

Posted on Monday, 2 April 2007 by Mrs. DoF

The Needlework Group had a Craft Sale last Autumn.  With some of the profits, the Board members hired a contractor to build nice shelf units in the storeroom.  These allowed several members to go to the back and organize donations.  … Continue reading →

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the First Day of April

Posted on Sunday, 1 April 2007 by Mrs. DoF

Today is the first day of April. My thought as I was fixing my oatmeal for breakfast was that this is when April of the comic strip For Better or For Worse was born during a freak snowstorm.  I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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