That one Leave It To Beaver episode

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I’ve had my current keyboard since 2002. It had gotten so nasty the A key was sticking. The 1 key wasn’t much better. Thus, my backspace key was getting overtime duty. Click here to read more.. »

March 7th 2007 sieve, work & money

oxyMORONic

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I went to college. There, I found a friend who was slightly bemused by me. She said, “You are the most brilliant ditz I’ve ever known.” Click here to read more.. »

Measure twice, cut once

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I’m apparently so poor I can’t even pay attention. Click here to read more.. »

March 3rd 2007 needlework

Wrapping presents

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Secret Sister’s birthday present went out today: Click here to read more.. »

March 3rd 2007 marketing, needlework, work & money

Lessons in frugality

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So I’m on this new frugality kick. I think. Click here to read more.. »

March 2nd 2007 the to-do list, work & money

The Frank Sinatra philosophy

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I lurk on about 8 or 10 needlework message boards, participate ever so often, and occasionally drop in on about another 4 or 5 boards. I’d post more on the ones I frequent and frequent the others more if I had a shred more time or an attention span longer than a gnat’s, but I don’t. Click here to read more.. »

February 28th 2007 marketing, needlework, work & money

S.E.X.

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Since this is ostensibly a needlework site connected to my business, it occurred to me that those not of the needle would benefit from a little jargon education. Click here to read more.. »

February 26th 2007 needlework

The secret sister/Santa sentiment

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A Person Who Shall Remain Nameless contacted me to arrange a “secret sister” package of needlework supplies for her secret sister’s birthday. Click here to read more.. »

February 26th 2007 marketing, needlework

The Martha Stewart conundrum

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I never liked Martha Stewart. Her business set unattainable expectations for women who were already running behind if not altogether burnt out. I could never deny the quality of her work or the quantity, but Click here to read more.. »

This month’s reading list

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I discovered the library again. Click here to read more.. »

February 25th 2007 Laura Ingalls Wilder, books, what I read