March 1, 2012
by Angie
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Last weekend, I drove through downtown Dayton. I drive past downtown Dayton every day, but I rarely drive through. Dayton is a small city that gets a bad rap for having “nothing there.” And small it is. But it has … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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I Carry Your Heart With Me by E.E. Cummings I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart) I am never without it (Anywhere I go you go, my dear; and whatever is done By only me is your doing, … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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Believe it or not, here is another thing which was left in the house when we bought it. I swear, half my household was already here when I moved in. This is the “before.” It isn’t too bad; it could … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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This year, I crocheted a scarf for a good friend, Abigail. It was so fun and relaxing. It made me remember learning how to crochet when I was seven from a variety of adults in my life. I remember my … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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I can relate with writer’s block. Really, I can. I’ve probably experienced more writer’s block in the past fifteen years than I have actual inspiration. But pushing through the writer’s block is the only way to find the inspiration. You … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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Carry a moleskin everywhere you go. Make journal pockets in the pages of your moleskin. Glue an envelope, a cardboard coffee gripper, or a piece of paper in there to tuck little mementos in. Put all of your pictures into … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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I was the first child in my family. By “first” I mean that I had no older siblings or cousins. And I am spoiled rotten. The entire family showed up for just about everything I did. No one else did … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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I admit, I’m an amateur. But I am getting so excited about my camera, all the gadgets it came with, and learning about light and photography. I would love to get another degree in photography and commercial art. But in … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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I love to crochet, but it’s one of those relaxing activities that has no deadline that you can work on at your leisure. And that is why I always have an unfinished project or two laying around. I am the … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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Last week, I went to visit my SIL in North Carolina. We had a really good time, and I really enjoyed the little town as well! You’ll have to forgive the phone pictures. My actual camera was usually where I … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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SisterBatik is a lovely shop on Etsy that I came across months ago. I corresponded with the seller several times in my new journey as a shop owner, and I am so excited to post pictures of her beautiful pillows, … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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I used to keep a journal. I wrote in it faithfully. It was a staple in my life, a sanity check. I liked having a moment each morning to transition between the sleepy dawn hours and full-fledged busyness of daily … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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There are so many things that I want to do. I don’t think one lifetime is going to be long enough! I want to paint, read, write poetry, take a cultural anthropology class, dye and spin wool, throw pottery, live on a farm, … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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Writer’s block is a bitch. It’s one of the most annoying, maddening, frustrating things. Ever. In fact, I just crossed an article off my list. Not because I finished it. I crossed it off because I didn’t want to, couldn’t … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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Writers just love that blank piece of paper that stares back at them. Trust me, I’m experiencing it now! Any writer, every writer has experienced it. The good ones and the wannabes. (Right now I feel like the latter.) What … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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One of my addictions is magazines. In fact, I rarely buy them. It’s like an alcoholic who takes only the occasional sip. Why, you ask? Perhaps because I have a half dozen or more of these binders filled with pages … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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One of my favorite names is Vivian. It means “lively” or “full of life.” Who wouldn’t just love that meaning? I was thinking about the concept of life the other day. Funny thing: when I get to thinking, my fingers … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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I have to admit: for a self proclaimed writer, I am not great about writing. I can hold my own at writing when I try. The key words being “when I try.” For me, it’s a fear of being a … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by Angie
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I am pretty much in heaven with this book, Cozy Crochet. I can’t wait to try all the amazing projects in it. That is, after I finish the other crochet projects I started in the past year ever. This afghan … Continue reading