Author Archives: Tara Jo

The order

You can barely see him on the other side of the glass, shoulders hunched over the bench, tools close at hand Each movement carefully planned as he selects a tool, and with hammer starts the pattern The children look on, … Continue reading

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Family

Friday Fictioneers 8-28-2020 He could see the flames dancing from the top of the hill but could not hear the crackle and pop of the fire. He was not sure if it was the house or the barn. He ran … Continue reading

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The Dare

The Dare Continue reading

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Birthday drink(s)

Ages ago at Henebery, I bought this deck of cards, I decided today on my bday to open it up and draw a card. redrawing until I got something i had the ingredients on hand to make Funny story, I … Continue reading

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Birthday Extravaganza

So this year, actually in 5 short days, I will turn 50. With the Covid situation as it is, there will be no super soft birthday party with a magician and petting zoo, much to my chagrin I did however … Continue reading

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More Quarantine days

So we have now been stay at home/ work from home since March 16th We are still dealing with the kitchen flood, we took the opportunity to have some lights installed in our game room so those are done, and … Continue reading

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Quarantine days

So, Monday, what can I say about Monday, here we are, working, trying to keep things as ‘normal’ as we can while leaving the house only when we must. Our roommate, Erin is using the game room table for work … Continue reading

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I did it!!! and Block 4

I have completed block 2! this is not a drill! I have completed block 2! Also, No, you didn’t miss a post, I have skipped 3 because I don’t have a color I like for that pattern at this time, … Continue reading

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It was the weirdest of times..

So it has been very weird recently. TP shortages, bottled water shortages. Our entire household of 4 adults is either work or school from home. We have plenty of food in the house (and plenty of TP as we buy … Continue reading

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More Block 2

Thank you Nomad Stitches for a block that is challenging but manageable For more information on the traveling afghan (both knit and crochet options available) Click Here https://www.twoofwands.com/travelingafghans

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