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Category Archives: clutter
Clutter and a Surprise
I was looking for a piece of felt for . . .well, never mind why . . . and I figured that the felt was in the basement somewhere—oh, Nurse! And I knew it was in the old Kilworth’s bag … Continue reading
Stuff in the Old Blue Trunk
As usual, I’m looking for something I can’t find. And I thought– “maybe it’s in the old blue trunk!” and so I took a look: (you can, too)
A List of Things That Are Missing
Dear Other Half, Remember the day we made a list of the things we were missing? Seems like a new thing crops up every day. I’m not sure which thing I miss the most, but one I think of often … Continue reading
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Tagged missing things, old song tape, old songs, stuff that's lost
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The Old Straw Purse
This straw purse was mine when I was little. My sister had a similar one, a little larger. The fascinating thing to me was the toggle closing. I noticed it in my closet the other day, amongst the clutter, and … Continue reading
Sewing=Clutter=Sewing= . . .
Honk! if you like to sew! When I’m not reading, I’m probably sewing! While you are getting real things done like working or bringing up kids or cleaning or cooking—I’m sewing! And if I’m not sewing I’m probably sorting through … Continue reading