I was reading Paco Peralta’s blog. It’s in Spanish, so not only do I get to practice my Spanish, but I get to read about sewing, too. In the above-linked post, Paco shows off a lovely blouse. It’s sorta a twist top. I love it. I am now in need of BWOF 109 11/2007. Alas, [...]

I didn’t. The earthquake was only 1.7. One of my co-workers felt it.

You Are a Hazelnut You are very unique and distinct. You may even freak some people out. Most people don’t really know how to interact with you. You get along best with anyone who is super sweet. But you really do get along with almost anyone. You just need a chance to wow them. What [...]

You Are Disturbingly Profound You’re contemplative, thoughtful, and very intense. Taking time to figure out the meaning of life is a priority for you. Because you’re so introspective, you often react in ways that surprise people. No one can really understand how you are on the inside… and that disturbs them. Are You Disturbingly Profound [...]

The pictures will have to wait. I decided it was time to fix my laptop. Did you know that I named my laptop Oaktrees? Of course, I did. So I sent Oaktrees off to the laptop doctor. DH thought we could do the surgery at home, and we probably could have. But I had this [...]

I’ll get you for this, Ms. Phyllis. The Rules: 1. Pick up the nearest book of 123 (or more) pages. Persistent Oligarchs: Elites and Politics in Chihuahua, Mexico 1910-1940 2. Open the book to page 123 and find the 5th sentence. 3. Post the next 3 sentences. “Buenaventura, in particular, grew rich selling mines to [...]

The Walnut Creek chapter of the American Sewing Guild presents: SANDRA BETZINA What: Fashion & Fabric Forecast and Fast Fit Saturday, April 26, 2008 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM (Lunch – Brown Bag) San Ramon Presbyterian Church – Map on Reverse 12943 Alcosta Blvd. (Corner of Crow Canyon Rd & Alcosta Blvd.) San Ramon, CA [...]

Unless otherwise noted, monthly guild meetings are held at the Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, Social Hall, located at 1543 Sunnyvale Avenue, Walnut Creek. See the program flyer for more detailed directions. All full day programs are brown bag lunch unless otherwise noted. DATETIMESPEAKER AND PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONFEE April 26 9:00 AM—4:00 PM Sandra Betzina featuring [...]

The game. Colors The list. Air Force Blue, . Alice Blue. , Alzarin, Amaranth Pink, Amber, Amethyst, Apricot, , Aqua, Aquamarine, Alzarin, Army Green, Arsenic, Asparagus, Auburn Azure, . Baby Blue. , . Beige. , Bistre, Black, Bole, Bondi Blue, Bright Green, Bright Pink, British Racing Green, Buff, Buff, Burgundy, Burnt Orange, Camouflage Green, Carmine [...]