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I have been sewing since I was 7 years old and learned on my grandmother’s treadle sewing machine. I also knit and crochet and do many other crafts as well. My husband of 48 years and I have run our own sewing machine repair business for the last 4
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4th of July A Glance Back At History
Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serv...
Who Is This Man?
Do you know this man? If you do, would you please tell me who he is? What I do know about him hardly qualifies him for the presidency. He has no military experience whatsoever yet he is now the head of our armed forces. He told us what this country n...
“Dinner Winner”
When I was fixing Thanksgiving dinner, I used several cans of vegetables. I poured the vegetable juice from the can into a container I keep in my freezer. My granddaughter asked me why I did that. I was surprised at the question because it’s so...
bees, snails, & peacock tails
I never thought I’d write a book review, but I have found two great children’s books I’d like to share with you. Having so many grandchildren, I really love to read to them. The two grandsons that are here nearly every day love havi...
Oh my stars and garters!
OH MY~Am I glad it’s the weekend! Had 2 of my grandchildren all of this week 24/7. Now I love those boys more than life itself, but I now understand why God, in His infinite wisdom, gave the child-bearing years to the young. I may be young at h...
How Pumpkins Became Jack O’Lanterns
As Halloween approaches, we will undoubtedly see lots of pumpkins, carved and otherwise. My daughter and I were discussing whether or not we were going to make pumpkin bread or pumpkin cookies this weekend and my grandson asked whether we used pumpki...
