Monthly Archives: April 2009

kids’ eye view

Posted on April 24, 2009 by jottingjoan

Babies come and babies grow – tall. Just ask my 2-year-old grandson. He may still be sorting out how to pronounce all the words he knows, but when he knows the meaning, he will not tolerate any mistakes. This month … Continue reading →

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The amazing gifts

Posted on April 17, 2009 by jottingjoan

The news defies the imagination, but grabs hold of a very old idea: Give generously without a public display. Since March 1, that is exactly what has been happening in the financial offices in at least nine state universities across … Continue reading →

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simply quilting

Posted on April 10, 2009 by jottingjoan

Leafing through a second-hand quilting magazine with colorful pictures of intricately, pieced fabric, my daughter looked up and protested, “How do they decide whether a quilt is beginner’s level or not? This doesn’t look like a beginner’s quilt to me.” … Continue reading →

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mom and dad needed

Posted on April 3, 2009 by jottingjoan

Several weeks after the arrival of the eight progeny of a single mother who already had six children, my Pennsylvania son wrote, “I would council any woman who thinks she doesn’t “need” a man but she “needs” to have children, … Continue reading →

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