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“Getting older isn’t easy,” said 83-year-old Byron Schroeder. “One day you wake up and can’t remember when you were born, where you were born or even if you were born. Sometimes not remembering everything isn’t so bad.” When asked when he moved from Alameda County to Colfax, the retired machinist replied, “I don’t know, maybe…
Paper Wreath – tutorial
It wasn’t beginning to look like Christmas at the Seither House. I had seen pictures posted on Facebook of decorated trees and lights glowing from greenery draped banisters,but the Christmas totes of our decorations were still in a small shed. Every time our kids mentioned getting a tree, I felt my inner Grinch start to…
Audience!
It is 27 days until I launch my Kickstarter! Today we are talking about connecting with your audience. Whether you are writing a book or creating cookie stamps you need to know who your audeince is. This is not a “Field of Dreams” fantasy where , “If you make it they will buy.” You need…
time together
Last weekend I went out to the middle of nowhere to cover a story about a church sponsored dirt bike ride called Desert Storm. As the event got closer I began trying to think of reasons, besides not liking dirt and motorcycles, why I should stay home. Then a pleasant surprise happened. Our nine year…
flyposuction!
We were so blessed with an abundant garden. The down side was the crazy amount of fruit flies that decided living in the house was way more fun than living outside of the house. One day we had the shop vacuum out and John had a brilliant idea. He decided to suck them out of…
Amazing DIY Centerpiece- including chalkboard paint recipe.
I remember when I was in 4-H as a kid. Mrs. Orosco was our “Foods” leader and one of the classes was on creating centerpieces. For those who participated in 4-H Favorite Foods Day, we were actually judged on the food, the menu, and the table setting. I received a medal the year I rocked…
