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field of flags 2
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color affection with edge
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cedar leaf shawlette 2
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100 Things About Me

In no particular order . . .
1. I knit. Duh.
2. I’m a Library Director.
3. I’m a Civil War reenactor.
4. I have a wonderful, funny, handsome, loving husband named Dale.
5. I have a 12 year old daughter named Hannah.
6. I have 3 step-children, and 2 step-grandchildren.
7. I will be 40 this year. Blech.
8. I went to Wheaton College in Norton, MA.
9. I got my MLIS at University of Rhode Island.
10. I belong to a quilt group called “The Hungry Quilters.”
11. I drink my coffee black.
12. I like Dirty Grey Goose Martinis, especially with blue-cheese stuffed olives.
13. My favorite season is Spring.
14. I love my iPod.
15. I’ve haven’t caught a keeper striper. Yet.
16. I watch “As the World Turns” every day.
17. My house is neat but my drawers and closets are a mess.
18. I have a yellow labrador retriever named Dixie.
19. I have a Siamese cat named Mason.
20. I scrapbook.
21. I read the ending of a book first. Twisted, I know.
22. I am left-handed.
23. I am Swedish.
24. I make my own pie crust.
25. I drive a big ‘ole Chevy Suburban.
26. I love to wear my husband’s flannel shirts.
27. My favorite color is red.
28. My mother died in 1998 and I still miss her every day.
29. I have worked in public libraries since 1981.
30. I want to live in the mountains someday.
31. I want to meet Oprah.
32. I did not vote for George W. Bush.
33. I find Town Meetings to be fascinating.
34. I really like knitting socks.
35. The biggest bass I’ve ever caught (so far) weighed 9 lbs.
36. I didn’t get my driver’s license until I was 22.
37. I love email.
38. I have read Pride and Prejudice at least 25 15 times.
39. I like to cook.
40. I was born in Stoughton, Massachusetts in 1965.
41. I have seen Ozzy Osborne in concert.
42. I was an English literature major in college.
43. I have a tattoo. Not many librarians with tattoos.
44. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.
45. I believe in ghosts.
46. I am afraid of dentists.
47. I bake when I’m stressed.
48. I think the best pizza in the world comes from the Cape Cod Cafe in Brockton, Massachusetts.
49. I like gadgets.
50. I can knit and read at the same time.
51. I like spicy food.
52. I enjoy a scary movie now and again.
53. I love to be barefoot.
54. I can play the piano.
55. I wish I could sing.
56. I hate laundry.
57. I think the whole red hat thing is stupid.
58. My quilt group and I have sworn to never be a part of the Red Hat society.
59. I feel naked without mascara.
60. I love to play Tetris.
61. I like Florida but wouldn’t want to live there.
62. My astrological sign is Virgo.
63. My first cat was named Simba. This was way before the Lion King, just so you know.
64. I hate milk.
65. I thought I couldn’t eat peanut butter when I had braces. I was wrong. I deprived myself of peanut butter for 2 years for no good reason.
66. I love “Gilligan’s Island” reruns.
67. My birthday is September 21st.
68. I went to Ft. Lauderdale for Spring Break in 1986.
69. I keep a list of birds I’ve seen. This is called a “life list” among birders.
70. I don’t go swimming much because I don’t like to get my hair wet.
71. I can’t sleep during the day unless I’m sick.
72. I like gardening.
72. I don’t understand the excitement over Nascar.
73. I think reality tv is for dummies.
74. I’m not very curious.
75. I am an over-achiever.
76. I think thank you notes are important.
77. I type really fast.
78. I don’t eat veal.
79. I like summer but I hate humidity.
80. I wish I had curly hair.
81. I stink at sports.
82. I love to waltz with my husband.
83. I believe in God.
84. I got my first job in a library when I was 15.
85. I used to do counted cross stitch. The backs of my pieces were as neat as the fronts. This was very important to me but I have no idea why.
86. I adamantly believe in a woman’s right to choose.
87. I like Sunday drives with my husband.
88. I took ballet lessons when I was six. I was terrible.
89. I also took figure skating lessons when I was six. I did better with skating than ballet but I still pretty much sucked.
90. I like to be in charge.
91. I think public libraries are the greatest thing going.
92. I collect snowmen.
93. I have read George Eliot’s Middlemarch. And I liked it.
94. I graduated 30th in my class of 1100.
95. I was voted most intelligent female of my high school class. Obviously, there were 29 girls smarter than me – but they weren’t as popular.
96. I hate to be late.
97. I pass out when I have blood drawn.
98. People say I have a beautiful smile. This is good since it cost my parents a small fortune.
99. I think bridal showers and baby showers are terribly boring unless you’re the one being gifted.
100. I have met the Yarn Harlot.

My daughter, Hannah, and I at a Civil War event, June 2004

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The @aliedwards prompt for today is a full body sh The @aliedwards prompt for today is a full body shot and I have the perfect photo for it. Here I am at the polls today with my friend and State Representative Alyson Sullivan. It was a great day out there in the sunshine. And I won my re-election to the Board of Selectmen! #aepiecesofus #eastbridgewaterma #iwonagain
My take on @aliedwards today’s half face prompt My take on @aliedwards today’s half face prompt ... half of mine and all of Jackie’s. It works for me because his is cuter! #aepiecesofus #halfface #nanalife #attaboyjack
Today’s @aliedwards prompt is eyes closed. It’ Today’s @aliedwards prompt is eyes closed. It’s how I meditate. It’s how I focus. It’s how I roll when I need to take a deep breath and get through a moment. #aepiecesofus #eyesclosed #thisisme
Today’s @aliedwards Pieces of Us prompt is Face Today’s @aliedwards Pieces of Us prompt is Face Forward. If there’s anything I’ve learned in my 55 years, it’s that facing forward is the best way to live. All the things in life, good or bad, can be resolved this way, our problems only multiple if we try to skirt around them. True satisfaction comes from looking life right in the eye, doing your best, and finding the joy. #aepiecesofus #thisismyface #faceforward
These hands. They are 55 years old and they show t These hands. They are 55 years old and they show the wear and tear of those years. The washing and moisturizing, the attempts to hold the approach of aging at bay. They’ve held and comforted so many loved ones, they’ve changed diapers and checked out books at the library, they’ve typed countless words, they’ve cooked and cleaned and done everything I’ve expected and I appreciate every bump and age spot and ... they are mine. #aepiecesofus #piecesofme #myhandstellmystory
I knew I had to take a photo of my feet while ridi I knew I had to take a photo of my feet while riding the bike for today’s prompt for @aliedwards Pieces of Us, as there would be no Peloton journey for me if it weren’t for my feet, strapped into those shoes, clipped into those pedals, and going round and round to make me stronger. #pelotonjourney #thisisme #clippedin #aepiecesofus
Daffodils from my garden and Easter decorations fr Daffodils from my garden and Easter decorations from my childhood = an explosion of spring! #daffodilbouquet #frommygarden #igrewthemmyself #easterdecor #easterceramics #happyspring
Friday night plans: crescent pizza rolls and Jesus Friday night plans: crescent pizza rolls and Jesus Christ Superstar. Happy Easter weekend! #fridaynightsnacks #crescentpizzarolls #martinitime #easterweekend2021 #eastertraditions
Happy FriYay! #fridaynightsnacks #cocktailhouratho Happy FriYay! #fridaynightsnacks #cocktailhourathome #martinitime #cheeseandcrackers #mezcalsalami #bacongoudaspread #mudpie #charcuterieboard
So grateful for these heaters on early spring even So grateful for these heaters on early spring evenings like this one. #decklife #outdoorliving #deckheaters #hellospring #earlyspring #rushingtheseason
Spring! #crocus #springcrocus #springflowersmakeme Spring! #crocus #springcrocus #springflowersmakemehappy #springishere #welcomespring #purplecrocus
Happy Pi Day! Today I made a wee cherry pie for me Happy Pi Day! Today I made a wee cherry pie for me and my guy. This 6” Longaberger pie plate is perfect for two. #happypiday #cherrypie #imadeitmyself #homemadepiecrust #longabergerpottery #piday2021
Guess who just joined the Peloton Century Club! 💯 rides 🚴 since October 20. I’ve laughed, I’ve cried, I’ve sweated, I’ve cursed, and even when I hated it, I still loved it. Thank you to @iamicaniwillido for all the inspiration and especially for that Broadway ride. And thank you to @awayfromtheedge for always having my back. #pelotoncenturyclub #peloton #iamicaniwillido #thisisme #changingmystory @onepeloton
My yellow crocuses are about a week later than usu My yellow crocuses are about a week later than usual this year BUT there are  6 flowers instead of the usual 3 so I’m calling it a win! #springhassprung #crocuses #yellowcrocus #inmygardentoday #springflowers #cmonspring
I sure was happy to come home from work and find t I sure was happy to come home from work and find the deck furniture set up and ready to go. He might be pushing the season but I’m not going to complain! #springisintheair #onmydeck #pushingtheseason #60degreesinmarch
Today I took a drive to pick up these hothouse ane Today I took a drive to pick up these hothouse anemones and tulips from my favorite local flower farm @crossstreetflowerfarm and they have me jonesing for spring! #crossstreetflowerfarm #hothouseflowers #anemones #springbouquet #springflowers #treatyoself
Aerogarden is doing it’s thing, I’m hoping for Aerogarden is doing it’s thing, I’m hoping for an herb harvest soon! #the100dayproject #100daysofiphonephotos #aerogarden #growingherbsindoors #dill #parsley
I didn’t order groceries today so our snacks are I didn’t order groceries today so our snacks are from the larder, summer sausage, Swiss cheese, some crackers and hardboiled eggs. Even without the fancy snacks I’m still celebrating that the weekend is here! Happy FriYay! #fridaynightsnacks #happyfriyay #martinitime #cocktailhourathome #cheeseandcrackers
Ms. Pajama Party amaryllis is definitely having he Ms. Pajama Party amaryllis is definitely having her moment. #amaryllis #pajamapartyamaryllis #100daysofiphonephotos #the100dayproject
Has it really been a week since I posted here? Who Has it really been a week since I posted here? Whoops! Let’s catch up! I’ll start by sharing this photo of my Pajama Party amaryllis, she’s in bloom right now and she’s a stunner. #100daysofiphonephotos #the100dayproject #pajamapartyamaryllis #amaryllis #winterblooms #whiteflowerfarm
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