Author Archives: Tara Jo

The Dare

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Tara Jo

Posted in 2020, friday fictioneers, writing prompts | Tagged fiction, friday fictioneers, short story | 4 Comments

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

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Tara Jo

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

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Tara Jo

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 →

Posted in 2020, crafting, knitting, quarantine | Tagged lionbrandyarn, mylifeinyarn, travelingafghans, travelingknitafghan | Comments Off

Quarantine days

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Tara Jo

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

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Tara Jo

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..

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Tara Jo

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

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Tara Jo

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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Finally, Block 2

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Tara Jo

Traveling afghan knit block 2… I have been SO intimidated by this block and have started it a few times and then given up when I got to anything that wasn’t just k or p. After some encouraging words and … Continue reading →

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I cannot believe it!

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Tara Jo

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