Category Archives: Hobbies

Nutty for Coconuts

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Linda Andrews

Christmas baking means almond joy bars. Which means coconuts.  This year we received coconuts in our coop fruit and veggie baskets. Fresh coconuts. I think I drooled. then I remembered how to get at that meat. it involves a hammer. … Continue reading →

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Early Christmas Shopping—The Cooking Spree

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Linda Andrews

Yes, it’s that time of year again. No, not for present shopping. That happens on December 24th. I’m talking about the shopping before the holidays, the one I do to support my baking habit. One of the things I love … Continue reading →

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Free Writers Workshop

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Linda Andrews

For those in the Phoenix area: Eighth Annual Fall Workshops A day of free writers’ workshops Organized by the Desert Rose Chapter of Romance Writers of America, for all writers of fiction Saturday November 09, 2013 10:15 am to 4:30 … Continue reading →

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A Pound of Flesh

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Linda Andrews

There was a time I thought I’d never finish. But inch by inch, square by square, I sewed. And I sewed. And I sewed. And I messed up (Don’t look too closely). Yes, those are skulls and crossbones on the … Continue reading →

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Authors in Bloom Blog Hop

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Linda Andrews

Yep, it’s springtime and that means we’re growing, er, books?  Okay, so it’s a blog hop and each author on the list is posting about gardening. I planted my garden at the end of February and that was late. My … Continue reading →

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Put a Fork in It!

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Linda Andrews

Yay! Our bathroom is finally finished. Here’s kinda what it looked like starting out: We bought the lovely vanity from Overstock.com; the tile from Floor and Decor, the tub and toilet from Home Depot and the mirror and over the … Continue reading →

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Button, Button, my kingdom for a frickin button!

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Linda Andrews

Yes,  I sew–by hand and by machine. Sewing is one of those freaky things I do to relax, until I’m doing it, then I find it aggravating. So, it shouldn’t come as any surprise that I would have buttons. In fact, … Continue reading →

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Me versus the Crock Pot

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Linda Andrews

My crock pot hates me. There, I said it. I put stuff in, turn it on and get mush or undercooked vegies out of it. It’s a plot. The toaster is in on it. I think they’re related. I just … Continue reading →

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Mesa Verde National Park

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Linda Andrews

My husband and I took a trip to Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. The idea was to do research for the sequel to Redaction, but really I wanted a chance to get up close and personal with the Cliff … Continue reading →

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The Story of a Baby Quilt and youtube

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Linda Andrews

So, um, the first baby quilt is finished. I’d already pieced the top. Those are bugs in a jars and it was made for a little boy. The piecing was actually easy and I love the pattern, so the next … Continue reading →

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