It’s a simple, sweet DIY Yarnball Christmas Ornament. This would make a great stocking stuffer for the knitter(s) in your life. Or the eclectic ornament collector. Or just an unforgettable gift tie-on. A few years back I was really into knitting. OK, truth. I’m still really into knitting. I just don’t get to do it as…
Near Death By Elephant
The Himalayas and Pokhara, Nepal – viewed from the World Peace Pagoda. I’ve been listening and watching for more than a few decades now. And I’ve got a story to share. It’s true, every word. It takes a few hairpin turns, so hang with me. Not long ago Jon traveled to Nepal on a…
DIY Bookmarks
Don’t you love these whimsical DIY Bookmarks? A perfect dose of cheer, they make me smile. I’ve been making, using and gifting them for years. The receivers seem to appreciate and use them too. There are many uses besides holding a book page. Here’s how I use mine, I’m sure you can add to the…
Always (!) Follow the rules…
The carbon monoxide detector was blaring loudly, and they knew they should call the fire department. But they hesitated, these sisters, roommates for seventy plus years. Their custom-built villa on the hill was beautifully landscaped, overflowing with antiques and original artwork. The floors were carpeted with wall to wall pristine white carpet. And the…
We Have Thirteen Children…
So it’s been a pretty crazy week or so around here. I imagine the first week of any blog startup is interesting. I’m encouraged and thankful you’ve joined in on the craziness with me.(!) There were other contributing factors aside from the blog. It was disturbing to discover damp pants on a little person, go…
Junket Is Nice
I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings, but the shopping days ‘til Christmas are dwindling rapidly. Mindful of that cheer, this timeless children’s book would be lovely under the Christmas tree or as a birthday present for the special children in your life. I stumbled across this fun retro book while visiting my…
Cabot Creamery, Cabot VT
So last summer my boys and I stumble-tripped our way along windy Route 15 towards Cabot, VT. We were coming from my aunt and uncle’s lake cottage in lovely West Danville, VT. It was a cloudy day, but the scenery and mountain vistas were still breathtakingly beautiful. We passed the most photographed scenic valley in…
Funny Wrap-Up
Funny Wrap-Up My grandfather was a true Mainer: a kind, generous and funny man. To him, my brother was always a “long drink o’ watta”. And my grandfather could “ay-uh” with the best of ‘em. Like you and I “yeah.” He was also a resourceful man. He and my Grammy could stretch a dollar…
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