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Pattern Books

I love this set of graphic pattern books. They have made design work such fun through the years. So many great options! Read more

We just had an election, and I was taken aback by how few people actually voted in the election. I always seek out early voting and try to get it done the first day when possible. So, why do people... Read more

When Roses Bloom

on French la Vie

Repost from 2009 When the roses start to bloom I think of Annie. I was up on a ladder, in my garden, trimming a rose bush when my friend Annie came over to visit. Looking up at me, then the... Read more

No Entry This Side

on Roger Bradbury

Even small and simple churches have interesting details, so it’s always worth having a look. For example, here’s the blocked up North door of St Martin’s church, Dunton. Read more

Le Monde de Steve McCurry/ The World of Steve McCurry Photo Exhibition

on richard nahem

I’ve been trying to get to the Le Monde de Steve McCurry/ The World of Steve McCurry photo exhbition ever since it opened in in December, and finally got to see it last week. Steve McCurry is a celebrated portrait... Read more

Historic Buildings

on inHishands

It is always interesting to step inside historic buildings. Read more

My Mom

on French la Vie

My sister-in-law Diane, Me, my brother Mark, my youngest brother Zane, my sister-in-law Shelley, and my brother Mat with one T. Standing proudly around my mom. xxx Last November, after the Thanksgiving meal, Sacha took some photos of us. The... Read more

Cruella de Vil

on inHishands

We were so blessed to pop on over to Wise County to watch our third grandgirl's performance as Cruella in Storyland Idol on Saturday. Read more

I passed up the doughnuts, knowing something else was waiting a few booths over

on Carol

This line below was forming at 7:25 Saturday morning at the farmers market in Lawrence. Here's why. Moon on the Meadow always has the first strawberries of the season. Small, sweet, red through and through. Worth getting to the market... Read more

Phone Book

on inHishands

The Hale County Historical Commission received a 1944 Plainview, Texas phone book and a First National Bank zipper pouch from Gloria Phillips Collis. Phone books are an essential link to connecting businesses to buildings. It is fun to remember the... Read more

Surrounded by Healing Love

on French la Vie

OMG!!! Look how my beautiful, fun-loving cousins cheer on my mom! Angels disguised as flappers will have my mom dancing! Thank you, Cousins Lynette Carroll, Donna Bassetti, and Barbara Leach ❤️❤️❤️ And everyone who visits my mom. Read more

Stony is a Live!

on Roger Bradbury

Get ready folks! There’s just four weeks until Stony Stratford’s nine day festival, Stony Live begins. There’s all sorts of live entertainment to see and get involved in; live jazz, blues, folk, and rock music, dancing, fairs, and comedy. Read more

Starbucks

on inHishands

Starbucks, the first new build where the old Day's Inn was is moving forward pretty quickly. Of course, the finishing details tend to take forever when you are waiting to complete a project. Read more

Zut Alors

on French la Vie

One of the very first French words I learned when I came to France was, "Zut". Simply, because Yann's mom said it often enough. The way she said it, and when she would say it, I figured it had to... Read more

Downtown

on inHishands

There was a bit of activity going on in Downtown Plainview yesterday. There was a Cinco de Mayo vibe in many businesses! Work was happening at 623-625 Broadway. Several individuals have found old checks, sales tickets, etc., floating around Downtown... Read more

Ears to Hear

on inHishands

Matthew 13:15 For the heart of this people has become dull, With their ears they scarcely hear, And they have closed their eyes, Otherwise they would see with their eyes, Hear with their ears, And understand with their heart and... Read more

but not just any old carrot soup

on Carol

In between blissing out on the blooming dogwoods and admiring the spring window decorations, I have been finishing up a pillow sham with the leftover fabric from the spots and stripes quilt. A pillow sham is a good place to... Read more

Moi

on French la Vie

Nearly eighteen years ago I started this blog... every day some little note is added. I grew up in a small rural town called Willows My journey included a million first cousins, four brothers, studying depth psychology, praying, cooking, and... Read more

Maui State Tennis Championship 05-2022

on Courtsdawnpatrol

Follow along if you like. https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0kGhtLJ3GC9EKw Dawn’s school has 1 Boys Doubles and 1 Girls Doubles that qualified to play today. Best of luck to them today. Both the Boys and Girls won their first match!!! The second round was... Read more

Fire Station

on inHishands

The new fire station is looking so good. It will be wonderful to have this added northern territory protection. Read more

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