Author Archives: Sewfrench

My ever changing view

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Sewfrench

So last week, Peter was reclaiming what Mother Nature was thinking was hers. Our house to the left.  This is actually taken at an angle and is our neighbor’s overgrown *out back*. And a wintry view from out deck.  (Hi, … Continue reading →

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We Remember

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Sewfrench

September 2001, we had a trip planned to NYC.   We love NYC.  We love live theatre, the busyness of the city, the museums and art galleries, Central Park.  So much to see and do and never enough time.   … Continue reading →

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What are you reading this week?

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Sewfrench

For me?  It’s The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate diCamillo.  She also wrote Because of Winn-Dixie that I got for $1.99 on an Amazon/Kindle sale!  It might just be my next light, quicky read! Back to this book, … Continue reading →

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What are you looking at…

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Sewfrench

Peter has decided to reclaim what Mother nature thinks belongs to her.  He says no.  We are the ones who pay the taxes, it’s ours. Our property extends to the fence all the way out.  The way back.  We’ve never … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday #8

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Sewfrench

Been traveling since last Thursday and just got in a couple of hours ago. SO what did I get accomplished since last week???  Not blogging, obviously… I know, I know….  I’ve been talking about this for weeks, but remember, I’m … Continue reading →

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What are *you* reading???

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Sewfrench

This is what I’m reading.  Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. On my Kindle, of course.  Not sure where this book recommendation came from, a blogger friend, I’m sure or a friend of a blogger friend.  Everything just gets away … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday #7

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Sewfrench

Wow, I feel like I’ve been such a slacker.  But, I haven’t really.  I’ve been really busy! So to make myself feel better and get some small projects off the cutting board and stopped the presses to get things done. … Continue reading →

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What do you think sunshine tastes like?

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Sewfrench

It’s that time of year when the Farmer’s Markets are overflowing with everything under the sun.  Most of the time we go just for something to do, interesting farmers to talk to, bustling shoppers with their cool shopping baskets and … Continue reading →

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How to eat like an Italian

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Sewfrench

Start your day, early, at the Farmer’s Market choose a beautiful variety of heirloom tomatoes.  Include some of your own, if you have them.  The Green Zebra, on the right, is from our deck. After cubing your tomatoes heavily douse … Continue reading →

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Trying not to OD…….

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Sewfrench

…..but the blueberries are SO good this year!  Huge and supersweet. Prices aren’t so sweet because of the heavy rain that came at picking time….  Some of the berries weren’t able to get to the market.  I also hear tales … Continue reading →

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