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As the Caribbean sun began to rise over the emerald sea it found Dave (everybody called him Shark Boy) fast asleep. Dave frequently slept topside under the stars, in case conditions suddenly changed and it became necessary to move the boat. Shark Boy . . .
Snow has become the dreaded word that shouldn’t be uttered in polite company, but it is a definite fact that it is going to be with us for awhile. My mind has been drifting back to my childhood and reminiscing over the things we used to do during . . .
Out Spot, Out!
Okay, you’ve tried your hardest to keep your quilt stain-free, or perhaps you picked up a quilt or top at a flea market and it is stained or soiled. What to do? Take a deep breath, and critically look at the piece. How distracting . . .
March is the month for pruning trees of all kinds. Wait for a nice day when the weather warms up a bit, especially on the weekend when you really feel like doing something outside. Hopefully that warmer day will happen early in March because you really . . .
The planet that we inhabit is round like a circle. Within the circle is all God’s creation. It is all there for us to give and to receive.
This circle is our Earth Mother. She deserves our utmost love and respect. Sweetgrass is the hair of Mother . . .
Out, Out Damn Spot! (Lady Macbeth)
Now you’ve found the appropriate vintage or reproduction fabric for your restoration project you’re ready to start, but wait! Your old quilt or top is stained, whatever should you do? It depends.
Let’s discuss . . .
I must be getting old. Patty Spirit Hawk keeps after me to put in writing my teachings of spiritual balance and harmony. As of the end of January, I am a young 73 years, presenting workshops for many years, and I still love to do them; dancing at pow . . .
The “Why I Love Waynedale” poem contest was held through the month of January in anticipation of Valentine’s Day. This contest was sponsored by Englewood Heath & Rehab and Don Hall’s Restaurants. Poems were judged by Englewood Heath . . .
Continued from the Jan. 29th issue
Heather’s daddy thought about it and decided to let Heather buy the old guitar. “What would it hurt? The child is taken with it. But to fix it, that’s another thing,” he thought. The next day they returned . . .
After the fish boil at the boat shack, everybody’s belly was full. Mona and Catrina had finished telling Brother Lamb’s fortune, and silence ruled the circle. The monk sat as though stunned; he started to say something about their predictions, . . .
Weak sunshine tries to warm our hills today, but is thwarted by bitter wind that sways the birdfeeder to and fro, while a bright red cardinal hangs on for dear life. There are scattered patches of snow in the shady places, and covers the fallen leaves . . .
As I look outside my windows, there is an absolute Blizzard going on and here I am, thinking and doing “Spring-Things.” I started the day working on pricing bags of potting soil and peat moss then the “big load” of . . .
Our story began two weeks ago. A boy named Mario was born into an Italian family. His father was a famous violinist and wanted Mario to also study the violin. Mario, at five, did not want anything to do with the violin. He wanted to play the guitar!
Well, . . .
After Dave and the monk sold the freshly caught fish and lobsters, the sun dropped behind the horizon and they headed for the boat shack. When the last ferryboat disappeared, so too did the police in their white uniforms, and once they had departed, . . .
Everybody knows that when flowers are purchased for Valentine’s Day, having them delivered to work makes the best impact. This year Valentine’s Day happens to fall on a Sunday. You cannot wait until Monday or you would be too late (also . . .
After a spectacular snowstorm which tested our endurance and pioneer fortitude, the good Lord has sent us a few days of mild weather and some sunshine to brighten our days. Only a few isolated clumps of slushy snow remain to remind us that it is still . . .
WHEN NOT TO USE VINTAGE FABRIC-PART TWO
19th century silk
Ahh the Victorian Age, the mid-to late 1800s! Think Scarlett O’Hara and her lavish ball gowns. Think of the Victorian crazy quilt craze that peaked in the last quarter of the century. Made . . .
On a recent trip to West Virginia I had a pinto bean cravin’ flung upon me. That’s West Virginia talk for what happened when someone mentioned they were having pinto beans for supper and I remembered how my mom used to ‘fix’ . . .
Girl Scout Cookies have arrived by the truckload! And beginning on January 13, girls and their troop leaders were picking them up by the hundreds in preparation for the annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale, which started on Friday, January 13.
To make sure . . .
Wow! The new year is upon us and it is my birthday month. Yes, I celebrate the whole month.
Why? you may ask. Well, my birthday is the last day of January and I just think it is good and proper and a heck of a lot of fun to have a birthday month. You . . .
The Christmas season is over; the new year has begun. I trust that you had a great time over the holidays. To celebrate the up coming super bowl party I suggest you have a large amount of sandwich spread or dip made ahead of time. Dig down in your . . .
(This issue of The Waynedale News finds Ray McCune in West Virginia tending to business.)
SCOUTING AROUND WAYNEDALE
Don’t park yourself in front of the TV this winter
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Cubs: You don’t have to stop camping just because . . .
Wow! Saturday as I awoke and looked out my bedroom window, I could see the ground was covered with a beautiful blanket of snow. I still get excited as I did as a young boy, building snowmen and going sledding with my buddies.
Oh what wonderful memories . . .
They were rushing through the heavy traffic of Chicago on their way to the theater. Christopher, his dearest friend was with him and they were going to have time to practice together. The cab pulled up in front of the theatre and they got out. Care . . .
When not to use vintage fabric
Happy New Year to all and may your quilting time bring you peace and relaxation.
Your quilt is in need of fabric replacement. Some vintage fabrics disintegrate for a reason and should not be used. Do you remember the Tupperware . . .
Having ended their philosophical debate on the way to Santana’s shack, Dave and the monk reached the top of the path and began exploring Santana’s abandoned shack. Everything was the same as the day he died, except it needed a lot of cleaning. . . .
MY CREED
To live as gently as I can;
To be, no matter where, a man;
To take what comes of good or ill
And cling to faith and honor still;
To do my best, and let that stand
The record of my brain and hand;
And then, . . .
During the winter months when the day-length is shortened and the sun intensity is very low, growing indoor houseplants becomes a whole, new way of life. It is almost never a good idea to keep houseplants real moist, but it is especially bad during . . .
I am both honored and privileged to sit on the Eagle Board of Review for the Miami District of the Anthony Wayne Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. I am also continually overwhelmed by the accomplishments, maturity, character, and career plans of . . .
Well, you’ll probably remember Albert, the elf, living in the Big House with Santa and his parents. He made toys, dolls and painted trains and built houses, trains and cars. The problem was he didn’t do anything right. He did sloppy work. . . .