Author Archives: Mrs. DoF

they were Free to a Good Home

Posted on Monday, 22 January 2007 by Mrs. DoF

Back in the days when I was doing home daycare, we brought together a family of stuffed Dalmatian puppies. There was Pongo and Perdita, and 8 little spotted puppies. We were trying for the whole set, but small children’s interests … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | 3 Comments

Movie Night to see The Queen

Posted on Saturday, 20 January 2007 by Mrs. DoF

Our historic theatre in Uptown Normal sold out all seats for this evening’s viewing of The Queen, starring Helen Mirren. I was towards the back, against the wall and forgot to drink my bottle of water, even after eating some … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | 3 Comments

Time is supposed to be for social contacts

Posted on Thursday, 18 January 2007 by Mrs. DoF

Whewee. I just got home from what I call my Yarn Group. I had been looking forward to it, having been in the house all day yesterday because of the cold weather. It got all the way up to 31oF … Continue reading →

Posted in Crochet | 1 Comment

About One Third of the Way done

Posted on Wednesday, 17 January 2007 by Mrs. DoF

This morning I got myself all settled in at the breakfast nook table. There was a full pot of Red Rose brand tea, a new box of 100 blank envelopes, two ink pens, and my box of Rolodex cards. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | 2 Comments

Being Young but knowing Old

Posted on Monday, 15 January 2007 by Mrs. DoF

I read a couple things today which jogged my memory. The first item was that actress Yvonne de Carlo passed away last week at a nice old age. My dad would be glad to know she made it so far, … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking | 3 Comments

Shawl from Shades of Red yarn

Posted on Sunday, 14 January 2007 by Mrs. DoF

Although I haven’t written much about what’s happening in my little part of the world, you may rest assured that Life goes on apace, and we are moving right along as best we are able. Didja ever get stuck by … Continue reading →

Posted in Crochet | 4 Comments

Basic Briefs, circa age 50

Posted on Friday, 5 January 2007 by Mrs. DoF

Today I’m thinking about underwear. Many reasons. The first being when I saw a recent picture which Laura has up at Vitamin Sea. Global warming, uhm, sure…that’s what it says. The second because my washer got a new pump on … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Reading Something Reliable for the New Year

Posted on Monday, 1 January 2007 by Mrs. DoF

Over the years, I have given away at least a dozen copies of In Every Tiny Grain of Sand My own book falls open automatically to this poem. On Morning Wings, In Oceans Deep Lord, you look at me and … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Reviews | 3 Comments

After December Slips Away (lyrics)

Posted on Friday, 29 December 2006 by Mrs. DoF

This song is found on Donny Osmond’s Christmas at Home album After December Slips Away The season comes but once a year A gift of precious wonder For all who hold it dear But past the sights And colored lights … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Washer is Down

Posted on Wednesday, 27 December 2006 by Mrs. DoF

Well, Lucas went back to his place a bit more relaxed and with a full tummy. He had to be at the prep cook job at 7am Wednesday, just 2 days after Christmas. His cat Scratchy was so happy to … Continue reading →