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quilting · March 11, 2024

Quilt Designs Everywhere

It’s been a while, friends, but I’m back and ready to get sewing again. My husband, Jim, and I recently returned from a very unexpected trip to India. We were invited to a wedding there, not only as guests, but…

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quilting, Sunday meditation · January 8, 2023

What A Wonderful World

In many ways, 2022 (like 2020 and 2021!), did not turn out as planned. In February, my brother-in-law Bob passed away. Then in June, my brother-in-law, Chuck passed away. Later in June, my mother had a major stroke. We do…

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Nevada, sewing machine, travel · April 6, 2014

Getting Back to Reality

All good things come to an end and our vacation is over.  We had a really great time and saw some amazing sites.  I know this won’t be our last trip to the area.  There is so much to see…

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Arizona, travel · April 6, 2014

Antelope Canyon

The photographs I saw online from Antelope Canyon were what spurred us to to make this trip out west so we were especially excited to visit this amazing site.  There are two parts to the canyon, upper and lower.  After…

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travel, Utah · April 5, 2014

Page, Arizona

We left Kanab and drove west to Page, Arizona.  There are a few very interesting sightseeing destinations in Page.  First is Lake Powell, a reservoir on the Colorado River, which is part of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.  It…

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travel, Utah · April 4, 2014

Hiking Bryce Canyon National Park

Coming from Wisconsin, we’re used to road construction. This trip has brought a whole new meaning to the “road closed” sign. There is ONE road that goes in and out of Kanab, Highway 89 and it is undergoing major construction….

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travel, Utah · April 3, 2014

Hiking Zion National Park

We spent about a day and a half at Zion National Park and hiked several of the trails.  It is so beautiful and pictures don’t do it justice.  This area must be a geologist’s dream!  The layers of rock are…

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