Monthly Archives: January 2006

Yes, I’m here

Posted on Tuesday, 31 January 2006 by Mrs. DoF

Long day, this.  I was an hour and a half in the dentist chair for the first part of getting a crown on that back tooth. Two page research paper due for Activities for Young Children class.  The pros of … Continue reading →

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A bit about the Yarn-In

Posted on Sunday, 29 January 2006 by Mrs. DoF

The Michael’s Craft store was having a Yarn-In this afternoon.  There were classes, there were prizes, there were contests. I managed to crochet together a nine patch lap robe, made from squares done by others.  Now that is a challenge, … Continue reading →

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Just Us Old Married Folks

Posted on Saturday, 28 January 2006 by Mrs. DoF

Some germs have decided to make themselves at home in my head.  I have a cold.  All parts above my shoulders have begged to be included as in watery eyes, stuffy nose, ringing ears, scratchy throat, plus swelling in the … Continue reading →

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Ordinary Thursday

Posted on Friday, 27 January 2006 by Mrs. DoF

My MrDoF is in Peoria working for a couple days and nights. The cats miss him quite a bit. I went about my regular routine doing homework and Internet reads and Math class. In spite of having all the extra … Continue reading →

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Spilling the Beans

Posted on Wednesday, 25 January 2006 by Mrs. DoF

Apparently, the suspense is too much for some folks! So I asked permission to spill the beans early about who will be receiving the comfort shawl.  She hasn’t gotten it yet, probably not until the end of this month, even … Continue reading →

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And the Shawl goes to……

Posted on Tuesday, 24 January 2006 by Mrs. DoF

The Striped Comfort Shawl has been mailed off this morning. The Receiver’s name came up in two separate e-mails from two different sources. I had to track down who might possibly have her street address, who was glad to give … Continue reading →

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Sunday, the day of Grace

Posted on Sunday, 22 January 2006 by Mrs. DoF

Golly, I’m so tired I couldn’t go to sleep at all.  Must find something to do to relax.  Does that even make sense? The whole day I was with people.  At Church.  Good Cause folks. My usual routine of setting … Continue reading →

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Just Another Thursday

Posted on Thursday, 19 January 2006 by Mrs. DoF

Math homework took 2.5 hours this morning. Began a baby blanket over lunch hour.  Got beginning chain, Row 1 and half Row 2 done. Math class left me dizzy.  I’m going to visit the Instructor during office hours tomorrow. Picked … Continue reading →

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Update on shawl

Posted on Wednesday, 18 January 2006 by Mrs. DoF

Thank You for all your kind Comments about the beautiful shawl.  Sometimes I am not sure myself how fine a thing I can do. I had sent the shawl post and pictures I’d written to the Conference lady, just as … Continue reading →

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Beginning of Semester

Posted on Tuesday, 17 January 2006 by Mrs. DoF

The start of a new semester. 20,000 state university students have returned to our little town on the prairie. The traffic is terrible, no one wants to wait another 3 seconds. A man had just gotten off the bus and … Continue reading →

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