Category Archives: Family

2018 Thanksgiving Prep

This Thursday is Thanksgiving in the United States. Since 1864, when President Abraham Lincoln declared the 4th Thursday of November as a day of “Thanksgiving & Praise,” it has been a national holiday.  Originally celebrated as a harvest festival, it … Continue reading

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Week Ending 11/17/2018

I got back from my week in the mountains just in time.  An early November Nor’Easter hit leaving snow, sleet, ice and loss of power along the Atlantic states.  I spoke with Spirit Wind Ministry Center and they were without … Continue reading

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September – OMG – Finish!

Just a Quickie Post to share my OMG Finish for September.  You can read about both the OMG hosted by Elm Street Quilts, and the Shelter Beds Project hosted by Capital Quilts in my post here.  You can check out … Continue reading

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September Mary-thon Update

This is the 2nd year I have been participating in the Project Linus sponsored Mary-thon.  A marathon is 26 miles but the Mary-thon is 26 weeks.  A Half Mary-thon requires 30 minutes of activity for 3 days per week during … Continue reading

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Mary-Thon & Sewing Week Ending 06/03/18

This Week’s Score Card Mary-Thon 2018 – Half Mary-Thon Goal – 3 Days of 30 minutes activity per day for 26 weeks + Summer Challenge. Week #22 – Week Ending 06/03/2018 Week #2 – Summer 26 Day Challenge (1 mile … Continue reading

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