Category Archives: Hobbies

Well That Didn’t Go As Planned

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Linda Andrews

I had plans for the weekend. Big plans. Alas, things didn’t happen as I planned. My big goal for the weekend was to find, strip, and repaint the closet doors to my daughter’s old bedroom. Well, I found the doors. … Continue reading →

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They’re Up!

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Linda Andrews

This weekend while taking the dog for his morning walk, the temperature dropped down to a brisk 78 degrees F. Yes! It was time to turn off the ACs and turn on the house fan. Then we could open windows … Continue reading →

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What’s Old is New Again

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Linda Andrews

We have a channel that plays old black and white mysteries on Sunday morning. More specifically, they play vintage Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce Sherlock Holmes movies. And while I didn’t grow up when these shows were shown in theaters, … Continue reading →

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Is This How Crazy Starts?

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Linda Andrews

A while ago I purchased a few earring kits on clearance from Oriental Trading Company. This weekend, while I binged on Netflix, I thought I would make some of the sets. Actually, all the pairs came in groups of six. … Continue reading →

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When Netflix Leads to the Kitchen, Part II

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Linda Andrews

In addition to making bread, I also was intrigued by the way the hostess of Taste of the Country kept referring to family recipes when she cooked. Thanks to my oldest sister, I do have 2 collections of family recipes. … Continue reading →

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When Netflix Leads to the Kitchen

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Linda Andrews

I have a coworker who’s always sharing her favorite Netflix show that she discovered. Recently, she shared her love of a show called Taste of the Country. The show is set on South Pond Farm in Ontario. I get cold … Continue reading →

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Summertime Watching

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Linda Andrews

At any given time on Netflix, I watch about five different shows. There is, of course, my old stand-by of Forensic Files. But summer also heralds the arrival of the last season of TV shows. So returning to the line-up … Continue reading →

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Loosing my marbles, er, beads

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Linda Andrews

Once more I’ve switched the focus of my hobbies. This time I left quilting to focus on beading. I found a chainmail technique that I wanted to try and thanks to the power of youtube, I even watched a few … Continue reading →

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The gift of mail

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Linda Andrews

I love email. It is a way to stay connected with family. Three of my sisters are great at writing long emails detailing the adventures in their lives and includes pictures. My other sister and I send the occasional one … Continue reading →

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Double Standards

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Linda Andrews

I do a lot of research. At times, I’m pretty sure I write novels just so I can buy books that interest me. The hubbinator would agree:D I love how the smallest detail can add dimension and layers in a … Continue reading →

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