Category Archives: Hobbies

Rage against the GMOs

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Linda Andrews

GMOs have been in the news a lot lately. Good timing on my part, since in my book, Hadean: Threshold of Extinction, GMOs bring us one bite closer to the apocalypse. Now, I’m the first to tell you that when … Continue reading →

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A Watched Cake Never Bakes

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Linda Andrews

Phoenix is at about 1500 ft elevation. You wouldn’t think that is high enough to effect the length of time it takes for a cake to bake. And yet, it does. Sure, I could blame my oven but I have … Continue reading →

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What once was lost, now is found

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Linda Andrews

Almost 20 years ago, I made my son an Irish chain quilt. He loved it, and squeezed it, but I don’t know if he called it George (See reference). Time passed and one day I pulled the quilt out of … Continue reading →

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26 years in the making

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Linda Andrews

Here is my Christmas stocking, finally finished after 26 years. I did make my 3 children and husband cross-stitched stockings during that time. As well as a slew of other handmade gifts including large cloth bags full of clothes and … Continue reading →

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Everything Old is New Again

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Linda Andrews

When I was young I was insane. How do i know this? Because I am working on the cross stitch Christmas stocking I picked out as a young bride. It’s intricate with many floss changes and blending. Thankfully, cross stitching … Continue reading →

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Finished!

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Linda Andrews

After a very, very long time, I finally finished my son’s quilt. He hovered for a while then I told him I had to wash it before it would be done. He waited. I washed it and dried it. Hubby … Continue reading →

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If You Want to Meet Your Neighbors

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Linda Andrews

While the rest of the country is defrosting, we in Arizona have been experiencing record heat. And thanks to a mild winter, we also have record weeds. Given that the neighbors house is for sale, it is also the time … Continue reading →

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Having a Ball

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Linda Andrews

I am a short person. Not little people short but petit people short. Edith Ann short. I have a foot rest at work even though my chair is on the lowest setting and frankly I find this annoying. So I … Continue reading →

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Bah Humbug Beginnings

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Linda Andrews

I love Christmas. I love the lights, the food, the family and the smells of the holidays. We bought our Christmas tree on Friday and I woke up in the early hours of Saturday morning thinking there was a fire … Continue reading →

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Black and Blue Friday

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Linda Andrews

As a rule I tend to avoid going out on the Friday after Thanksgiving. I don’t like crowds. Apparently, retailers are targeting folks like me by opening up on Thursday night. You would think by the amount of typtophan (turkey) … Continue reading →

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