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Is it spring?
Is it spring? The calendar says spring isn’t until March 20. Daffodils blooming – check White flowers on trees blooming – check Pink flowers on trees blooming-check Red buds on trees – check Buds on...
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Happy St. Patricks Day 2013
I don’t think I have a drop of Irish blood but that doesn’t mean I can’t celebrate the day. Hope you have a good day and maybe even some green beer. With all the Scotch/Irish residents here in the...
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Who knew retirement could be so busy?
Yesterday was one of my busiest days ever, or at least it seemed like it. At 9 a.m. I left for the Newcomer monthly coffee and annual book sale. Always a popular event. We collect books, cd’s,...
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Bluebirds and hummingbirds
I’m still not used to thinking of birds coming in March but they do. The bluebirds have been here all year and I see them around our house. Bob put the second new front on the bluebird house he...
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JAG, Molecular Gastronomy and Dance Spectacular
A very eclectic group of activities last week. At the Riley Institute at Furman we heard a presentation from JAG, Judge Advocate General, Dana Chipman, a 3 star general and parent of a Furman Student....
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New home construction
We have new homes going up on either side of us. One just finishing getting siding and the other one with just the foundation bricks in. We asked the construction guys why they are working on...
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Sending Easter and Passover wishes
Sending all my friends and family Easter and Passover wishes. This is a very special time of year of many of you. We are going to the Bob Jones University annual Living Gallery production, this is...
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I need a hug
Four and half years ago when I moved to Greenville and joined OLLI, the first class I took was water aerobics taught by Dana Rae. Eventually she stopped teaching but I saw her several times a week...
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Is it allergies or a cold?
My head is so stuffed up. I sneeze, cough and blow my nose continually. I can barely breath and am sleeping in the guest room. Pollen season is predicted to be especially long and severe this...
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Every climate has something
My heart goes out to my MN friends who are still having freezing temperatures and snow in mid April. Here in SC the trees are leafing out almost as you watch. I saw the first azaleas blooming and...
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Remembering my mother
This is my mother Arlene when she was about 18. It is one of my favorite photos. She has been gone more than 20 years but I still miss her and realize every year what a very wonderful mother she...
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I am very pleased to announce I published my first Kindle book and more
Many of you know I wrote a book with Bob’s mom Helen back in 2005 and it is now out of print. I am in the process of updating the book for the second edition this fall. I hope the middle of...
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Getting caught up – classes, vacation, having fun
Haven’t been in the mood to write lately but since I know you all miss me, I thought I should get you caught up on the last month or so. All is well here and I have been busy. My OLLI classes are...
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A delicious lunch at Greenville Tech
Another delicious lunch at the Greenville Tech Culinary School. We went with our friends Lois and Greg and had a nice chat as well as beautiful food. Wish I had taken some photos. The presentation...
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Local arts fundraiser offers sneak peek at Hotel Domestique renovations
I am on the board of the Artists Alliance and here is the press release on a fantastic event we will be having next month. I’m really excited. The place is gorgeous. Tickets are only $35 for an...
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Davey Crocket, Herman Melville, party time and school
Our local Chautauqua events are in full swing this week. Went to see Davey Crocket on Wednesday. We were there with many 8 year olds so he told more about his life as a child and young man. What...
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Tooth Fairy Box, Infinity Box and Smoky
Finally got some better pictures of our newest creations. These little tooth fairy boxes were lots of fun to make. I don’t know if you can see it but they have fairy dust on them, also known as...
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Marquetry, painting and Sabrina
I thought I showed you these paintings that I did this winter but I guess I didn’t. This was my first painting This was my second one. This was my third one. This could be hung either direction....
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Poor little Sabrina
It took Sabrina a while to get up this morning and usually when she is hiding it is not good. We noticed that one eye was closed for awhile and after letting her wake up for awhile...
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Smoky and Sabrina
Well, I have to say Smoky surprised me just now. He is a sweet fellow but usually follows Sabrina’s lead on learning something. I was sitting in the office and I heard a sound in the other room. I...
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