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toys r (all of) us.

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Jennie

Originally posted on I didn't have my glasses on….:
National Toy Hall of Fame Reveals 12 Toy Finalists Which toys will make it into the National Toy Hall of Fame this November? The Strong’s National Toy Hall of Fame…

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Today’s Quote

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Jennie
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Another Call To Join the U.L.S., The Underground Library Society

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Jennie

Originally posted on charles french words reading and writing:
I am again asking for those who would like to join the U.L.S., the Underground Library Society, to join and write a guest post. I put this request out several times…

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In praise of… crafts

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Jennie

From Milly to the Textiliste, three cheers to the work and beauty of quilters!

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National Book Lovers Day 2021

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Jennie

National Book Lovers Day 2021

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John Kraft

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Jennie

Dear Fellow Bloggers, John Kraft, the witty and humorous blogger, has died.  His blog, Down the Hall on Your Left, was one of the first blogs I followed.  From trips to Ireland, to crime serials, to life at Starbucks, his … Continue reading →

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Reading Aloud

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Jennie

A picture is worth a thousand words. A good friend sent me this photo reading to her grandchild. It is never too early to read aloud to a child. A child is never too young to hear words while seeing … Continue reading →

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Smorgasbord Blogger Daily – Thursday July 29th 2021 – #Olympics Pete Springer, #Patchwork Jennie Fitzkee, #Research Jacqui Murray

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Jennie
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Smorgasbord Afternoon Video – Random Acts of Kindness… They warm our hearts.

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Jennie

For all the dark side of life we see in the media.. humans and animals give kindness and love to warm our hearts.. thanks to KIND Smorgasbord Afternoon Video – Random Acts of Kindness… They warm our hearts.

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Literary Lines

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Jennie

Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. ~ Marcel Proust ~ Literary Lines

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