A visit
I was so excited about this afternoon; the granddaughter of Mrs. Ward was to stop by for a visit. I was hopeful to hear some of her growing up stories, memories of her Grandmother, etc. The neighbor just emailed to say that the Granddaughter had stopped by her shop (that avatar is on the right side bar) to say they were heading home early. I am sad to have missed her visit. =( Please come back soon!!
In other news, my friend over at Howling Hill is now writing for The Greenists; her first post is about one of my
favorite animals – CHICKENS! Stop for a visit.
A sweet giveaway from Phat Fiber – these too cute stitch markers.
And, since some of us need a ‘gloom & doom’ fix (not really G&D), the partial lunar eclipse this Saturday portents some interesting social upheavals, amongst other things. Serenity posted the details here. Current events seem to be right on.
Since we will not have guests this eve, work will continue and hopefully finish on the coop. I also hope to stitch a few more envelopes and a skirt! *crosses fingers*
Old t-shirts
Ronnie went through his drawers the other night and set out many t-shirts that he does not like/will no longer wear, etc. This pile has been sitting by the closet for several weeks now and it is time for me to either donatethese to Good will or repurpose them into something we/I can use at the house. Handkerchiefs are in limited supply and I like t-shirt material (jersey) so began my search for how to make a handkerchief from this material. Typing this makes me realize that all sounds kind of silly; why do I need a tutorial to make a handkerchief? Just cut a square of material and hem it, right?
Well, if I’d taken that attitude then this tutorial, on round and such handkerchiefs would not have been found, nor this one on making a skirt. You know I’m going to have to make both, like this weekend. Yes, there will be pictures. 
Old letterhead
What does one due when the company is going to recycle a boatload full of old letterhead? You snatch it up and take it home to make your own paper (unless someone has a better idea?).
There appear to be many websites with similar information on how to make paper, so if you have a favorite, please speak up!
Friday remembers
There are some exceptional articles today and this list is so I have the info handy and, well, it is well worth a 
read.
- Wishing I was Sally Hemmings (Thomas Jefferson’s wife)
- A Bee History
- Cilantro-Lime vinaigrette
- how much is your dollar bill worth?
- Bottle garden
- Horehound candy recipe/info
About
My daughters and I moved to Bath County in 2003. We purchased a home on Sam Snead Highway that the community always referred to as the W
ard House. At the time of the move, we did not have 911 addresses and most utilities had trouble with Rte 1 Box 72A when trying to set up service. All I had to say was “Madeline Ward’s home” and they knew exactly where I was. Guess that is a benefit of living in a small community.
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