Author Archives: Lynette

Word of the Year 2011

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Lynette

Word of the Year 2011 Release   For many years I chose one word a year to work on and shared it with my family and friends…it usually had something to do with where I was in my life at … Continue reading →

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Mom’s classic Cherry Cream Pie–recipe

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Lynette

  This recipe has been part of our family for many years.  It’s classic and easy and oh so good!  My mom always offered to make our favorite dessert for our birthday and many birthdays one of us requested this … Continue reading →

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Grandmothers of the World Unite

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Lynette

You meet the most interesting people when you travel…especially when you travel by yourself.  This anecdote reminded me of some of the characters I have met on my travels! “I leant forward and, and in the curved mirror above the … Continue reading →

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All courage is a form of constancy

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Lynette

” He talked of those things we had spoken of so often at Rosario.  So often and so far into the night.  He said that those who have endured some misfortune will always be set apart but that it is … Continue reading →

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Penelope’s Holiday Open House

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Lynette

You are cordially invited to Penelope’s Hope Chest Holiday Open House! Friday December 3rd 10am to 6pm Saturday December 4th 10am to 5pm Sunday December 5th Noon to 4pm Lori Mitchell special event:  featuring her creation “Santa’s Goose Chase” at … Continue reading →

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The Ten Trees of Christmas

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Lynette

We love themes here at Penelope’s and what better way to do themes than themed Christmas trees!  We had so much fun at market choosing very special ornaments for each tree and deciding which trees to feature this year.  Take … Continue reading →

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The Effort to Subdue My Rebellious Heart

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Lynette

  The juggernaut of reality shows doesn’t seem to be slowing down…they keep producing more and more the about many elements of sometimes peculiar humans. There seems to be a never-ending supply of people who will do just about anything … Continue reading →

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An interesting test of Katz’s forbearance

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Lynette

“On the fourth evening , we made a friend.  We were sitting in a nice little clearing beside the trail, our tents pitched, eating our noodles, savoring the exquisite pleasure of just sitting, when a plumpish, bespectacled young woman in a … Continue reading →

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Take Me Out to the Ballgame–World Series Style

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Lynette

I received an interesting book for my 39th Christmas titled “1000 places to see before you die” and it made me think about my life as I was about to turn 40.  I decided to make a list of the … Continue reading →

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Woman, whose nature is to love

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Lynette

” Woman, whose nature is to love home and to cling to all home ties and associations, cannot be torn from that spot that is the little centre of joy and peace and comfort to her, without many painful regrets.  … Continue reading →

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