Dear friends,

Spring will not be here until March 21. Funny, about two weeks ago, I saw the first robins of spring in Dover, NH. Did you know that, according to ornithologists, many robins now overwinter, here in New Hampshire? They hang out in the deep woods.

Robin eggs are so beautiful! One year, a robin decided to build a nest on our front porch where there is a shelf. She actually put the nest in a potted plant! A little while later, there were three eggs.

With the help of a “committee,” I finally finished a little quilt that I am calling, “Touch of Spring.” The quilt features an Iris that grew in our garden last year. Jim took the photo. My friend, Beth, send me some great photo transfer paper. I chose the borders and did the finishing. It is not my greatest effort, nor my finest piece of work. The operative word for it is that it is “done,” and I enjoyed the process!

SNOW LIKE MARSHMALLOW

Today, we were out and “a-boot.” I could not help but notice how much the snow reminds of marshmallow because it is so shiny. We had thirteen inches of snow before it was “glazed” with a topping of freezing rain.

The idea of marshmallow made me think of my mother and her penchant for Hot Butterscotch sundaes, with marshmallow topping. She would always ask for pistachio ice cream, then inquire as to whether there were real pistachios in it. The waitress usually had to check. Then she would assure� my mother that the nuts were the real “McCoy,” and Mum would say, “Oh, I only like pistachio ice cream with walnuts!” She was an impossible, but predictable woman! I chuckle to think of her antics.

NEW FILES

Over the weekend, I added new files. We have published, passage, in its entirety, from the Bible, and added an appropriate graphic: the silhouette of a woman spinning, in cross stitch.

We also finished adding in all the photos for an one of our favorite destinations, and one that has a yearly quilt show.

Don’t forget to listen to “Mending Wall,” in the poetry section, if you have mp3 file capabilities.

Have a great week!

Patricia

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