Just one thing and a cloth napkin tutorial

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We are in the season of cook outs, barbeques, picnics and outdoor parties.  And with that comes garbage bags full of  trash.  Plastic utensils, plastic plates and plastic table cloths.  All single use and all end up in a landfill or worse out in the ocean, it's pretty much a nightmare and all … [Read more...]

Top Ten on Tuesday, okay Wednesday, music!

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This week's top ten is music, my favorite thing!  My parents listened to jazz and great singers like Sarah Vaughn and Judy Garland.  My father played the piano we had in our dining room.  Music was ever-present.  I love music, all kinds and have never limited myself, life is way too short for … [Read more...]

Happy Mother’s Day!

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  Here are my three sons, Alexander, Marshall and Christopher at Marshall's high school graduation last year.  Alexander and Christopher are wearing glasses and they are my twins, now 21 years old.  And Marshall my youngest is now 19 years old.  I am so proud of my sons and have to say … [Read more...]

ten things about me…

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    1  I'm participating in this link party because I love the little graphic Shabby Blogs came up with, beautifully designed! 2  I am left-handed and teach embroidery, silk ribbon embroidery and quilting (hand piecing and applique) needless to say it can get my brain in a twist … [Read more...]

Our Provincetown Weekend

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My husband and I spent St. Patrick's Day in Provincetown, MA.  We love this place, even in the off-season when its windy and cold.  The sun was in its full glory and so was the ocean breeze!  We walked up and down Commercial St. and the many little side streets.  A few shops were open and … [Read more...]

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