Monthly Archives: November 2008

19
Nov, 2008

a gift that keeps on giving

i saved the best for last!  i wanted to make sure i had photos to post before i told you about this splendid scarf made for me by my minneapolis friend.  isn’t it beautiful?  it’s got this fuzzy textured velvet … Continue reading →

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17
Nov, 2008

minneapolis weekend

this past weekend, we drove up to minneapolis with some friends to visit some other friends and had a very fun time.  and lots of pie.  there’s a little place, about halfway there where we like to must stop for … Continue reading →

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11
Nov, 2008

ghana postal workers

a few months ago, a friend mentioned, in passing, something about the postal workers in ghana and the “music” they make while they work.  just listen to this clip and see if you don’t smile.

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10
Nov, 2008

fun mail

i love getting packages in the mail.  even when i’m expecting them, they’re still more fun than credit card offers and unwanted catalogs.  they’re even more fun when the person sending them uses a fun fish-decorated box and makes tiny … Continue reading →

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08
Nov, 2008

hot shower

sometimes you don’t appreciate the little things until they’re gone.  apparently, i accidentally unplugged the water heater yesterday, so this morning, when i woke up, groggy with the early morning, stuffy and coughing from my head cold, aching in weird … Continue reading →

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06
Nov, 2008

women’s retreat

last weekend was the annual women’s retreat for our church.  as always, it was a time to reconnect with friends and take the time and space to just breathe.  i napped.  i went for a run.  i made some beautiful … Continue reading →

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05
Nov, 2008

this block’s heading to hawaii! (can i justify hand-delivering it?)

i was lucky enough to spend some time yesterday morning and this morning in my craft room.  i love spending time in there.  i lose track of time and my brain gets totally soaked in whatever project i’m working on … Continue reading →

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04
Nov, 2008

halloween from head to toe

i know these are a little late, but i had so much fun with these little elements of my outfit last friday that i had to share them with you.  mr. happy stuff thought i looked like the wicked witch … Continue reading →

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04
Nov, 2008

a trip to detroit

it’s been over a year since i’ve seen my dear friend in detroit, so when a four day weekend appeared in my schedule and round trip train tickets were discovered to be only $131 (including an upgrade to business class … Continue reading →

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