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Button Sunday

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Becky

The existence of this button reassures me that this situation is not unique to Tom and me. If we ever get our PCs, iMac, Nooks, and Adobe to all get along, we may throw a party. Also, if there’s any … Continue reading →

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Oh, Christmas tree

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Becky

One year, Tom’s parents didn’t take down their Christmas tree until Easter. I may be exaggerating. I’m not sure how long my parents left their trees up every year, but it’s always vaguely been in my head not to put … Continue reading →

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Crafty Christmas

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Becky

Just a few crafty things I did during the holidays… My sister wrote a story for one of her granddaughters about a little gnome, and she wanted to give her one for Christmas who’d be like the gnome in the … Continue reading →

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Magnetic Poetry 365:361

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Becky

Since Tim is away taking care of Tucker the dog, among others, and didn’t get to do a Rex Tuesday, I’m featuring an edging-ever-nearer-Christmas-dinner Rex. It’s so pointless; he doesn’t get fed from the table. But Rex is a living … Continue reading →

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Magnetic Poetry 365:358

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Becky

Only seven more poems to finish this year’s creative project. Happy Christmas Eve to you all!

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Decorating, fifth post

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Becky

I was late ordering it this year, but it arrived today: Another beautiful Wallace sleigh bell. It joins its friends from 1992 to 2010–including two from 2006, one of which was a gift from Jess and Laura. The more the … Continue reading →

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30 Minutes of Creativity: Month 4

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Becky

This month’s theme from 30 Minutes of Creativity is “Glitter.” We don’t have much of that around The Compound! Oops! Glitter explosion! If you want to create something in thirty minutes once a month, check out Create Stuff’s Twitter feed … Continue reading →

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Magnetic Poetry 365:352

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Becky

While working in the yard, Tom found this mushroom, most likely a Geastrum triplex (collared earthstar) or the smaller Geastrum fimbriatum (rounded earthstar). Allegedly, if you poke that little puffball, spores are released.

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Magnetic Poetry 365:351

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Becky

Hallmark Barbie ornaments hung: Check. Thanks to Rob E and Marika for the extra magnetic words.

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Decorating, fourth post

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Becky

Elf One trying to shirk decorating duties by hiding in crate.

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