Here’s a peek at this year’s theme for my mom. No, it has nothing to do with the Royal Wedding, but instead the Kentucky Derby, known for its hats 🙂 I’ll reveal the final card upon my return (mom has first dibs on seeing it). Last year is here. Chapeau to our moms!
Author Archives: MarvyMaike
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May
May
While I am exploring the isles, here is my roundup of readings thus far. There will be more to add over time I’m sure. Greek Islands-Insight Guides, First Edition 1990, Fourth Edition 2010 This book begins with a spread of the main attractions and another spread of Editor’s Choice. The guide has an introduction of […]
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May
May
After counting the weeks and days the time to leave has suddenly arrived. Isn’t it strange how our perception of time changes depending on how much fun we’re having or how much we’re looking forward to an event? Then in the blink of an eye (seemingly) the event has transpired. But as the adage goes, […]
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Apr
Apr
Have a Springy weekend!
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Apr
Apr
Today was a lovely day, even though we had torrents of rain pouring down. I attended a NAWBO event that included an open house for a spa (my hands are nicely moisturized and massaged) and some yummy cupcakes. The best part was that I came away feeling supported. Networking is not my forte (it can […]
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Apr
Apr
“We already have all the time there is. We can’t make more of it, we can only enjoy the time we have.” ~ Paul Pearsall So the past few days I’ve had trouble sleeping in spite of various remedies (scullcap and some other herbal sleep aids, sleepytime tea, counting backwards from 333, checking my horoscope, […]
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Apr
Apr
My embellishment drawer comes to 93 spreadsheet lines and 7,000+ items. WHEW! Beads will be less work but I am going to hold that until after my trip. I have watched numerous DVDs and am digging through guide books (I’ll share my favorites) and web sites to put more detail into my itinerary, yippie! How […]
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Apr
Apr
Are your eyes and scrolling fingers ready for part II? I was taking a breather in the grand staircase of the Art Institute. Seeing the Corinthian styled columns (and Cristoforo Statiâ’s Samson and the Lion, 1604/07) I decided on a ‘scavenger hunt’ for myself: Locate Greek mythology in the other paintings of the Art Institute. […]
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Apr
Apr
Oops, I got a bit photo-happy on this entry so prepare to scroll! 🙂 Sometimes you can pass a place without realizing how wonderful it truly is. Maybe it was walking through a long stuffy hallway of old armor upon entering the museum, or the lack of an actual strategy when I visited it before, […]
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Apr
Apr
I’ve been collecting gift ribbons and lace over several years. There is no plan for these yet, but I “need” to hold on to them. I know you crafters can relate! 114 spreadsheet lines later these are all accounted for, and a value is guesstimated. Since 2009 I’ve been better about tracking my craft purchases […]
