He called to wish me a happy easter. We only spoke for a few minutes before we were cut off. They are done training the first batallion of Kurds and have received a new batallion of Kurds ... Read More about New Kurds: J. Called 16Apr06
“Woman with Poppy”
Isn't it beautiful? This vintage postcard will be mine very soon. I bought it from an Italian postcard vendor on Ebay for $3. Hopefully this will make a stunning transfer image for ... Read More about “Woman with Poppy”
Kitschy Cute
In a previous post, I mentioned that I was going to turn the pillowcase I found at Goodwill into a shirt for E. Voila! The palm tree applique was a pain, but totally cute. I used an ... Read More about Kitschy Cute
Single Parenting: J. Called 06Apr06
They are done searching for weapons caches. They had been using probes and metal detectors and were spending the entire day under hot sun. He didn't like my joke about men tinkering ... Read More about Single Parenting: J. Called 06Apr06
My Easter Project
Pretty, right? This is my token Easter decoration. This was actually an inexpensive project: liquid starch ($2.37), embroidery floss (.25/skein), mini balloons (.99), & twigs ... Read More about My Easter Project
So Appropriate
J.'s mom made a scrapbook for his birthday, collecting stories, letters and pictures from friends and family who knew J. as a child. His pastor recounted this story: "I remember your words ... Read More about So Appropriate