Author Archives: Mrs. DoF

Yes, he is Romantic!

Un-dated photo: probably mid-winter 1988 Over at Decrepit Old Fool, my husband is catching a bit of flack about his perceived lack of romantic inclinations.  While it is true that I usually don’t want him too close by while I’m … Continue reading

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Go over to see The Lads

Pictures taken by a proud father on a sunny Sunday afternoon DoF’s The Lads

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Memories of The Munsters

Today a good guy, Grandpa Munster breathed his last.  95 years young, with his wife at his side.  He was also known as Al Lewis, actor, restauranteur, politician. The Munsters was on tv when I was on bedrest for having … Continue reading

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Most Recent Baby Afghan

This is one of the main reasons why I have been neglecting you. I do hope you are able to forgive me. Crocheted with an I hook from Peaches-n-creme 100% cotton yarn, color Spring Meadows, which was purchased quite recently … Continue reading

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Wearing Red for Heart Day

As Nina mentioned on her blog today is National Wear Red Day to be aware of heart disease, especially for women. So I have on blue jeans (it’s Friday), a red sweatshirt, red socks, and cute little heart-shaped red garnet … Continue reading

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Yes, I’m here

Long day, this.  I was an hour and a half in the dentist chair for the first part of getting a crown on that back tooth. Two page research paper due for Activities for Young Children class.  The pros of … Continue reading

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A bit about the Yarn-In

The Michael’s Craft store was having a Yarn-In this afternoon.  There were classes, there were prizes, there were contests. I managed to crochet together a nine patch lap robe, made from squares done by others.  Now that is a challenge, … Continue reading

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Just Us Old Married Folks

Some germs have decided to make themselves at home in my head.  I have a cold.  All parts above my shoulders have begged to be included as in watery eyes, stuffy nose, ringing ears, scratchy throat, plus swelling in the … Continue reading

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Ordinary Thursday

My MrDoF is in Peoria working for a couple days and nights. The cats miss him quite a bit. I went about my regular routine doing homework and Internet reads and Math class. In spite of having all the extra … Continue reading

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Spilling the Beans

Apparently, the suspense is too much for some folks! So I asked permission to spill the beans early about who will be receiving the comfort shawl.  She hasn’t gotten it yet, probably not until the end of this month, even … Continue reading

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