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Materials Needed - 5.5 mm ( I ) crochet hook - worsted weight yarn in brown, orange, red, white and black - yarn needle Abbreviations Hdc2tog – half double crochet 2 together Sc2tog – single cro... Full story

It is a good thing to have friends. Here is a poem brought into Roseau Times- Region by a dear lady: Threads of a Friendship That Will Never Break Thank you for the laughter, for the good times we...

The following devotional was especially meaningful to me so I am going to share it with you. It is from a book called: Jesus Calling: October 9 "You have been on a long, uphill journey, and your...

I am good at creating pictures in my mind of someplace I want to go or about something I would love to do. Are you a multitasker? I am. I have many interests and places on my property to do what I...

I was listening to someone speak about the accomplishments of man. One of these accomplishments spoken of, was the production of sweet drinkable water taken from our salty ocean. More than 60 years...

Living in a small town can have its benefits, and it's drawbacks. There are a lot of stories told, and a lot of good neighbors. We find out things very fast, but reflecting on the past, being a...

I was dreaming and scheming about a plan I had, I knew it was a wonderful plan. I wanted an addition built onto the side of our house. Thinking about my future needs, I wanted everything on the first...

My to do list gets longer and longer...well, maybe not, maintenance is an ongoing thing. I keep looking for closure, for that point in time when I can just sit back and relax. I am finding that the...

I was reading a post of a facebook friend named Lori Catherine, it went like this. Strength & Encouragement: We all at times could use that little pick me up and encouraging words.....I hope today...

I was thinking about taking the Gazebo road sign down now that the concerts are over for the summer of 2022, and realized it takes two people to take it down. Sometimes I think I can conquer things...

I still wake up at different times of the night. I lay awake and think. If it is 2:30 a.m., it is a problem, 4 a.m. is better, 5:30 a.m. is wonderful. Maybe I should get a white noise machine. You...

Lets talk about pets. I have had many kitties. I have one right now named Bailey. Bailey is a lap kitty, and will be up on the lap of anyone who visits. I found Bailey along with probably 10 other kit...

This is too good not to share. I asked a friend who has crossed 70 and is heading towards 80 what sort of changes he is feeling in himself? He sent me the following: 1. After loving my parents, my...

I love the word wise, although at times I don’t like to be told what to do. So how does one become wise if they are intimidated by the advice of others. There is both good and bad advice that can b...

I don't know if I have said this before, but I have a recipe card on my wall at work which says: "A principle to live by each day: UNDERSTANDING BEFORE DISAGREEING." This card reminds me to listen wel...

Have you ever tried to take control of your thoughts? I am not talking about repression, repression is when you don't deal with past or current pain. Repression occurs when a thought, memory, or...

I have a recipe card taped to my wall above my desk at work. Joe typed it out. It reads as follows: "The two most important days in your life are the day you were born, and the day you find out why!"...

The following was a really good read. Not long ago I read in a paper a bit of personal experience which was shared by someone whom I was not acquainted with. It made such an impression upon me that I...

Good times are different for everyone. I love Disney World. Joe and I went to Disney World four times. I hope to go back soon. Fishing, golf, going to a cabin? Some people even enjoy weeding their... Full story

Somebody once said to me, "she always majors in minors". I do that sometimes. I feel it is wise to ponder or try to figure out where I am at concerning a situation, and then, get counsel if needed. Th...

Confidence can be put in many things. Even in a broken chair. It will fall if you sit on it, You learn that in hindsight. Our peace of mind is based on our perceptions. As long as everything is in...

When we lived in Tacoma I met a woman named Susan. She had been talking to someone who suggested that she and I meet. She came over to my booth at a art show. She introduced herself and said, "It was...

It is a time, both for new beginnings, as I shared last week, and finishing well. Finishing well will be the topic I will deal with this week. I remember when Joe was in his last days here in Roseau H...

Unanswered questions? You may be saying, "how, why, or now what do I do?" Life is like that. I am facing new responsibilities, and many insecurities. At times I get totally frustrated! I don't know...

Hidden behind the door of many homes is the reality of hardship. Secret things happen that few want the world to know. Yet, from some people (presently and historically) we are given the inside...