Category Archives: Hobbies

The red Menace

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Linda Andrews

Among scientists there is some debate of the power of nature versus nuture. While, there are some mannerisms that fall firmly under the nuture category, for some things there is no doubt in my mind that nature has the upper … Continue reading →

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Grillin’ Adventures

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Linda Andrews

I love grilled food. Especially the blackened bits that usually contain fats and may cause cancer. Those things. That I know is a genetic trait. I get it from my mother, who only thinks it’s toast if it’s burnt. So … Continue reading →

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Oh no, Mr. Bear

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Linda Andrews

This is my dog, Bear. He’s the only one in the house who swims more than I. Which leads him to think that he owns the pool and no one is allowed into the pool without him nearby. He also … Continue reading →

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A Life in Balance

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Linda Andrews

I write for the challenge. To put it another way, writing is not easy for me, painting those word pictures requires digging deep and dredging up emotions that my characters need to have in order for the story to come … Continue reading →

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Sewing Adventures Part II–The Pattern

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Linda Andrews

Once my daughter had decided on the style and fabric of her new dress, I had to show her how to cut out the pieces. Of course, since it had been a while since I’d actually cut anything other than … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Sewing, Part I

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Linda Andrews

Summer is here and school is out. My youngest daughter has always been interested in fashion and has decided that she would like to learn how to sew. Inspired by the woman in a certain cell phone commercial, she decided … Continue reading →

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Confessions of an Introvert

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Linda Andrews

I am by nature a hardwired introvert. In fact, I’m pretty sure I practice Extreme introvertion. I lived next to one neighbor for 5 years before I talked to her. She claims she tried multiple times to yell at me … Continue reading →

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