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Crafty Week

We had our card making group this past week -- fun to get together and make something while solving the problems of the world. Lunch is included, too. I know that retired men seem to prefer solving the world's problems over coffee at a local quick stop, but then what do they have to show for their efforts?



My friend Ginnie and I went looking for the sunflower farm. We were kind of disappointed that the sunflowers were not towering and huge, but they still were pretty. I will try to paint a sunflower scene.


















I read in the newsletter from the Peace and Justice Center that they would like origami boxes to use in their Fair Trade Store. The directions were included. So far I have made 25 boxes.

                                       Too much time on my hands?



It wasn't all fun and games though. My former son-in-law, father of my two grandchildren, died unexpectedly. He had had a stroke and a heart attack early this summer, but seemed to be well on the road to a good recovery. He was 56.

Comments

  1. MaebemeAugust 25, 2019 at 10:21 AM

    Oh I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your grandchildren's father. I'm sure they are devastated, poor kids.

    Your crafts are lovely, I especially like the origami boxes.

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  2. gigihawaiiAugust 25, 2019 at 11:00 AM

    Your cards and boxes are lovely. And you had fun making them with your friends. As for your grandkids' father, rest in peace.

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  3. Arkansas PattiAugust 25, 2019 at 1:17 PM

    You are smart to have a product while solving the worlds problems. I tend to just get a broader bum.
    So very sorry about your grandkid's father. That is way too young to go.

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  4. Linda ReederAugust 25, 2019 at 11:43 PM

    That's sad news about your former son-in-law. Too soon for the grands to lose their father.
    Your crafty products are great, and it must be a joy for you to get together with friends for some time to create and recreate.

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  5. TomAugust 26, 2019 at 8:40 AM

    Condolences for your former son-in-law. Too many men go too early. As for the problems of the world ... I didn't know there were any left. B and I thought we'd solved them all!

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  6. Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)August 26, 2019 at 9:53 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear of your SIL's passing. Those poor children.
    Because my mom died when I was so young when I hear this it really hits me hard. I feel for the children most of all.

    Hey and great talent there Olga. Those cards and boxes are fabulous. I'd go for the camaraderie and my boxes and cards would be the rejects. No talent whatsoever.

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  7. KaySeptember 2, 2019 at 2:15 AM

    Oh my gosh! 56? That is much too young. I'm so sorry for all your family is going through.
    You are such a talented crafter, Olga. Those boxes are beautiful!

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