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Caramel, Part Deux
There was rejoicing in the morning Sunday, and not just because it was a day of worship. I have to admit, some of the cause for the gigantic mental smile I…
Passing Down the Needles
I always look at photos of group crafters with wistfulness and a little disbelief. Where do all these people live that enjoy hand crafts? Oregon? Canada? It must be staged….
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Diana
When I was about 22 I found a book in the library about getting artistic photographs from instant cameras. In it the author mentioned a collection of photos called The…
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My Whole Life Flashed Before My Eyes
It’s a good thing I have a film scanner and these newly developed film photos of my little ones (see below) to soothe my aching heart because I’ve been having…
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Knitting Confessions
You know you have some. I reside in a world of knitting bloggers who love posting details about their finished knits with beautiful photos of themselves wearing them and looking…
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It’s About Time
This film is probably 4 years old. It’s 120, which I guess is why I had it taped up and sealed in a pouch inside of a grocery bag I’d…
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DIY Memory Foam Mattress
We finally faced the ugly truth: my neck issue that leads me to wake up with migraines is probably exacerbated by our crummy mattress. Once you know what your spinal…
Stove Top Espresso the Second Time Around
My tastes have changed in the last year. I crave salt and strong flavor (think goat cheese) over sweets. Most of the time, I don’t really care about food. I…
Cauliflower Soup
“Training is everything. The peach was once a bitter almond; cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.” – Mark Twain Is this not a beautiful natural wonder? Why am I…