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Behold the Lowly Dandelion
This time of year I’m always amazed how people just love to kill those beautiful flowers one finds in their lawn. Did you know that dandelions are a powerhouse of nutrition? From a liver cleanser to a diuretic, dandelions are the first line of defense when it comes to your health. Not to mention that…
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My Etsy Shop Has Far Reaching Abilities
Every now and then I’m amazed as to how small the world is. And, seriously, I shouldn’t be. After all, don’t we all remark at one time or another how “small the world is”, when really we’ve forgotten that, or take it for granted? Whether it be the neighbor who lived half a mile from…
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The Best Thing I Like About Etsy is the People I Meet
Years ago, in 2012, I often wondered if my little “shop in the woods” would make any impression at all on the Big World of Online Selling. I was up against trendy, bold colors, hipsters, and moms with young children; people who were moving up in the world, but only in a different direction, and…much,…
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Western Ignorance Learns Eastern Charm
I’m always fascinated by Asian cultures. They are such a tight knit group, seriously family oriented and very supportive. One thing I have experienced is that some are givers. I recall living in San Francisco and visiting Chinatown around the Chinese New Year. I walked into a shop, and eyed a beautiful carved bone necklace.…
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I have to admit it, yes I do….I hate my dishwasher!!
Now I know this isn’t an Aunt Maymes Attic sort of thing, but there are things that go on behind the scenes here. And one of those is washing dishes. And using a dishwasher. When I moved into this house 20 years ago, there was a Kitchenaid dishwasher installed. And it was over 12 years…
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Can I Do It???
Well, I’m up to 2,480 sales. A lot when you consider I never thought I’d make it to 500, let alone to more. But apparently, when I dig deep enough, I find that I enjoy this. It fulfills a need, and a desire to keep myself busy through the winter months. Oh yes, I could…
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It’s That Time of Year!
It’s my favorite time of year when I can get the “excuse” to make my favorite cold breakfast, Summer Porridge. Every time I make it, it’s a little different. But I love to make it as it reminds me of when I used to do shows. Every June, for three years, a friend and I…
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What is it about “The Holidays“??
Well, I must admit. I’ve been stumped again, and scratching my head thinking, “What is it about the holidays??” After a recent conflict with my younger sister, which has left me in an “untethered” mode, I had to contribute it to”The Holidays”. This is when all the issues of childhood come out–conflicts over jealousy, feeling…
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The Day of the Catbirds
The day started off unusual and strange. Rainy, cold and drizzly for mid June; unheard of! While on social media, I noticed three posts by a “Friend”. The first had to do with the oppression of one’s freedom of speech, the second had to do with bigotry and racism, and the third was downright misleading…
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On the Arrival of Spring
Every year, since I’ve lived here, when Spring arrives I’m all about being outside. I find it hard to stay indoors when the sun is out and it’s 55 or so degrees. Then I want to think up ways to be more “green” in my garden. So this year, I felt the need to share…
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Like a Breath of Fresh Air
Do you ever get one of those moments when you are just itching to create something and shortly thereafter, something lands in your lap? So it is with this little bag. A friend of mine is clearing out her house, trying to get ready for a church yard sale. And she hands me a piece…
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I’m So Excited!!!
Back in the summer, I received an email from a woman who is a photographer. She asked if I would be willing to donate a bonnet and dress set for a photo shoot she was going to do with one year olds. Well, I couldn’t very well loan her the dress, because I couldn’t sell…
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When We Are Given Beauty
Not too long ago, I was contacted by a woman, Julie Nichols, who asked if I would be willing to loan her one of my bonnet and dress sets for a photo shoot. See the set here: Purple Dress and Bonnet Set I like helping people, and at first, I was eager. But…
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Ever Get One of Those “Aha” Moments?
I’m not sure if this happens to you or not, but I thought I’d ask. Do you ever get one of those “Aha” moments? You know, the ones where you keep looking at something, and one day, it’s different? Like a route you’ve been taking for years, and you notice a special tree or sign…
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What the Nor’Easter Brought
Having nothing to do, nothing to create, but thinking of Spring when I can get outside and hang my clothes on the clothesline, yesterday I came up with an idea. It took away the doldrums, prepared me for the Nor’Easter that hit this morning, and now I feel much better. My favorite is the yellow,…
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