Beyond the Fork in the Road: Quilts

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25 December 2006 - Christmas Day

A full view of the gorgeous quilt Mom made Tom. It has taken over as our new downstairs "lap robe".

25 December 2006 - Christmas Day

To our amazement, Tom next opened the package that kept my mom busy before she started my Double Wedding Ring quilt: an extra-big, comfy, hand-made couch quilt for him!

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Quotable Quotes

"We (humans) are the only animal that fouls its own nest."

- Think about it.

"If you must complain, limit it to only those things you cannot change."

- Note to self.

"You know, it's not about owning some fancy possession. It's about becoming a part of that history."

- This illustrates exactly how I feel about this Swamp River Ridge house which will be standing long after I'm gone.

"I'm so far behind that I thought I was first!"

"Television is 'a throw-away narcotic for the Reality-stunned'"

- Trevanian

"You know, nothing really happens here. But I am constantly amazed how entertaining nothing always turns out to be."

"If everybody wanted everybody else to be happy all the time, then would it be Christmas all the time?" Laura asked.

And Ma said, "Yes, Laura."

- Laura Ingalls Wilder

"I do get tired. But, I never get tired of what I do."

- Sister Timothy "Tim" Kirby, CSS

"In new snow, there are no secrets."

- Gary Paulsen

"Fake it until you make it!"

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25 December 2006 - Christmas Day

25 December 2006 - Christmas Day