Author: Garnetjewel
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Listen For The Crickets
Back in World War II it was difficult for my Grandpa to admit how hungry the men got in those stalags. My parents remember him telling them about having to eat some bugs for protein. It wasn’t a source of pride for him to admit this fact it was simply his hunger pains. I still…
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Describe a phase in life that was difficult to say goodbye to.-Writing Prompt
Saying goodbye to being a Farming Family was difficult. This year marks 7 years it still doesn’t seem possible. I thought I would always be the Farmer’s Daughter and even hoped to be a Farmer’s Wife at times. Our family was closer than ever when we worked together. We are all strung out doing different…
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The Finished Project
Sunday I finally had the towels ironed and folded up to give to the proud Mama to be for the 2nd time. I enjoy how my stitches can transform into more than just the key that the project instructions show me to make. Precious Moments have made a lot of gifts for me over the…
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Prophylactic Medicine
Yesterday was a beautiful day, Mom and I, even got a walk in. It was a nice warm Monday and it felt like a spring day that we all needed. Right! However, in the middle of the day I began having some blurring in my eye that usually is a precursor to a migraine. There…
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If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why?-Writing Prompt
After watching the series “The Way Home” I love the idea of just showing up in another time frame and figuring it out somehow. Although, waking up in Nathaniel Greene’s home or the book store he got books from. He learned his military prowess and strategy from books. Or in the Washington household with Martha…
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Saturdays
… Are my days to relax. To enjoy some Epsom Salt soothing and family time and gatherings. Lately it has also been a carefree day to wake up and be somewhat lazy for a bit. This change has been good even though I do wake up and wonder what the writing prompt will spit out…
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Artificial Intelligence
Last week was interesting listening to the various images that were not historically correct on google. Honestly, I have used google to do some minor intriguing searches but if I want something for historical research it’s not been my go to location. I have to admit I miss being a college student and having the…
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Describe the most ambitious DIY project you’ve ever taken on.-Writing Prompt
I don’t know that I have any really one ambitious project. Sometimes I like being crafty, my parents bought me a mat cutter when I graduated from college. So I could make my cross-stitch projects and then either have my dad make the frame or get them somewhere and I could fit the matting myself…
Jewells of Thought 