Many years ago my father took a trip to northern Italy, his mother’s birthplace. My tiny Italian grandmother had arrived in America on a boat, accompanying her new husband after World War I. They settled …
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The Madonna and me
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LAST THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain This day is done. But tomorrow offers a whole new chance to get started again. A clean slate, blank page, or fresh canvas waiting to …
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Meeting Georgia
Georgia O’Keefe loved the American Southwest. Her colorful desert landscapes and iconic skulls left an indelible impression on me even when I was very young and first learning to draw and paint. I never quite understood …
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GRATITUDE MOMENT
A big hug and thank you to Maria Wulf of Full Moon Fiber Art for her many words of encouragement and inspiration on starting this blog. Her lively, beautiful quilts are a joy to behold!
Jacqlyn Thorne 