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Endings
We lost Brian's dad this evening to his fight with Parkinson's. It has been a tough battle, and it was time to lay down the gloves and let go. Brian, his mom and brothers were there with Pop to the end, and it was a difficult thing for them all. Arilyn and I plan to join them in a couple of days. From what I understand there will be a nice ( Read more... ) -
No Technology Day
Arilyn's school, St. Columb Minor Primary, does this thing every year when they go without technology in order to teach the kids to appreciate their Nintendos and Sky boxes. Well, I am sure that is not really their intention, but that is one of the end results. Another aspect of course is that the kids learn about a different time period and get ( Read more... ) -
Winter doldrums
It has been cold here in Cornwall. Ridiculously cold. Before any of my friends up in Michigan (you know who you are!) start rolling their eyes, let me remind you that I live in this old house with 2 foot thick granite walls that has wooden floors on the first floor that are set about a foot off the dirt with no sub-flooring, AND in case you have ( Read more... ) -
Random Happiness
The last time I saw Joseph was this time two years ago, when the whole family spent Christmas together in Jacksonville. I got to see Rory when he came home for leave from Iraq last summer. I flew to the states and spent two weeks in Nashville. I nearly died in the heat and humidity, but it was so great to be surrounded by family and to be able ( Read more... ) -
a pot of stew
You know, a pot of stew that you put a little of this and a little of that. Some leftovers, some new, but it all comes together to make something. Not sure if it is edible ( Read more... ) -
A Nightmare Revisited!
This is so exciting! I love the original, and indeed it is no wonder that all of my children have this music ingrained in their genetic make-up. There is something very appropriate about Marilyn Manson singing "This is Halloween", and Amy Lee does an outstanding job of "Sally's Song". I won't give anymore away, go and check it out for yourself ( Read more... ) -
Back for a day or so, Mom.
So, Rory is back for a day or so, and I am not sure exactly when he will leave or where he will be going. When I got home from a command picnic there was an IM from him with a link to the photos that he put up from the burn unit. They are sickening, heartbreaking and utterly tragic. Just looking at them really brings into focus the fact that ( Read more... ) -
Is this a rash decision?
Due to the fact that the silk I ordered two weeks ago only left the States on Tuesday, I have come to the unfortunate conclusion that it will not arrive in time for me to build my gown for the Battle of Britain ball. I am rather fussed about this, as I had my heart set on the azure shot with charcoal dupion ( Read more... ) -
A quick IM, and then he is gone, again.
KnightHwk5 (9:18:46 AM): might be gone for a couple of days ( Read more... ) -
Silver Gilt Thread!!!
A few months ago I asked Mr. Barnes at Golden Threads if it would be possible to have silver plated passing thread made up so that I could try my hand with silver as opposed to gold when working the plaited braid stitch. He replied that indeed silver was available, and they could also do copper. I really don't think I would want copper because of ( Read more... )