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In loving memory of Penry Ann Cockrum

Obituary in Benton Evening News I have known my husband for going on 18 years. His family is from Southern Illinois. We made a trip to visit them after we had been dating for about 6 months or so. That … Continue reading

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Yarn Along

I have been working on these socks for a while now… and they are actually looking like socks! That is if you know which way to orient them! Even though I miss working on tiny DPNs, (or as unknowing strangers … Continue reading

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Yarn Along

Hello! This is my first post in eons! But I am going to try once again to get back to blogging, and this post is a fairly easy one! I am sharing what I am knitting, and what I am … Continue reading

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Bodhisattva

Before I get started, I have to say that I missed a few days! I knew that I had some work deadlines looming, but I really wanted to do this challenge. I had hoped to prepare some in advance, but … Continue reading

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Taking it easy today!

I have had a long and tiring day. So this will be short and sweet. I remember hearing this precept fairly early on in my study of Buddhism. I really liked how it says to test things for yourself, not … Continue reading

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The 4 Noble Truths

The Buddha’s first sermon after his Enlightenment centered on the Four Noble Truths, which are the foundation of Buddhism. The truths are: The truth of suffering When you hear that all of life is suffering, it does not sound like … Continue reading

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A bit of my spiritual history

Something that I recall from a very young age is that my maternal Grandmother taught me to pray every time that I heard a fire or police siren. She told me that hearing a siren meant that someone was in … Continue reading

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Buddhism & Why I love it

I am trying this blogging challenge again this year. I did not do very well last year, but I am trying to prepare a bit ahead of time this year, in the hopes that I will be more successful. I … Continue reading

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Papertreyink Build A Bouquet Challenge

Here is the last card that I have to share for the PTI Anniversary challenges. I really wanted to get a couple more done, but my craft room is a COMPLETE disaster, and I am only so good at coming … Continue reading

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Papertreyink Spring Into Action Challenge

Here is another attempt at a card for a PTI challenge. I am a little happier with this one than the previous one. It is actually rather sad how many stamps sets that I was able to choose from that … Continue reading

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