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AFinkberry
True Blue Farmgirl
310 Posts
Ally
Kalama
Washington
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 Posted - Jan 31 2014 : 9:10:22 PM
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AKA, thrifting!! Today I found a few great finds! AND it was all 50% off!!!!! I love these days!
so I found some Origami paper from Japan (not China, like the kind I got at Michaels....) One of my goals for this year is to fold 1,001 origami cranes and I've got about 55 so far! This paper is so beautiful and delicate! And the prints remind me of kimono!
And here is my pride and joy!!! at 50 cents each, I went a little crazy and the only reason there isn't any more is my tot was getting antsy so I had to hurry! But, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare!! I mean, that's a must have in every personal library! (IMHO... ) I started reading "The Moonflower Vine" by Jetta Carleson and so far I like it. I think I may send it out as a traveling book! Anyway, I feel good tonight!
Ally
Farmgirl Sister #5672
"There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness." ~His Holiness the Dalai Lama |
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musicmommy
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Wendy
Oregon
USA
430 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2014 : 06:58:39 AM
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How fun! Oh, the Avalon series. Have you read it before? It's one of the few fiction books that I've read more than once.
Take a picture of all your cranes as your collection grows, would love to see them.
One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.
Bob Marley
www.joyfulandsimple.wordpress.com
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Daizy
True Blue Farmgirl
992 Posts
Daizy
Talladega
Alabama
USA
992 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2014 : 5:48:14 PM
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Avalon is a series? I too would like to see the cranes....and just what will you do with that many cranes? I love a good book find and at .50 cents each...well, I don't think I could read fast enough.
Hugs and prayers, Daizy
Daizy #1093
Poor House Farmgirl Chapter
A good day is when you find ALL your ear tags! I wonder how my cows would like my Farmgirl apron?? |
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AFinkberry
True Blue Farmgirl
310 Posts
Ally
Kalama
Washington
310 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2014 : 8:28:22 PM
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Wendy, I love the Avalon series! I started with "The Mists of Avalon" in high school and over the years I've read "The Lady of Avalon" and "The Foresthouse." When we moved up here, my collection got lost in the shuffle, so I am very happy to find this one!
Daizy, I just woke up one morning and decided to try something different that was creative and busy and 1001 cranes is very lucky in Japanese culture. The paper is a little pricy, but some of them I've cut into quarters and made smaller ones, but it's pretty difficult to make the small ones. So far I've only folded about 55, but I try to get in ten every few days. When I've reached 1001, I plan to string them up and make a long garland!
Here's my basket. It's already overflowing, so I may start stinging them up now...
These are a few of my favorites!
Ally
Farmgirl Sister #5672
"There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness." ~His Holiness the Dalai Lama |
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auntsmelly
True Blue Farmgirl
559 Posts
Jenny
Pitman
NJ
USA
559 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2014 : 05:11:11 AM
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In honor of Sadako you could send the cranes off to Japan and they place them at the foot of her statue.
My students and I did that one year and they loved knowing they were represented. :0)
A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2014 : 08:31:00 AM
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I love the book, Moonflower vine.I have read it at least three times. Good finds.
Nancy Jo
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Daizy
True Blue Farmgirl
992 Posts
Daizy
Talladega
Alabama
USA
992 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2014 : 8:50:45 PM
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Oh my!! I need to go online and do some research on Books and cranes and statues. Ya'll make me use my brain ... thanks!!
Daizy #1093
Poor House Farmgirl Chapter
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AFinkberry
True Blue Farmgirl
310 Posts
Ally
Kalama
Washington
310 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2014 : 08:38:59 AM
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Jenny, that is a great idea!
Nancy, I finished the book and I loved it! Full of emotion and love!
Ally
Farmgirl Sister #5672
"There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness." ~His Holiness the Dalai Lama |
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
1903 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2014 : 11:04:24 AM
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we watched the Flags of Our Fathers on DVD and I loved it...tell me about the book when you get done!
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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AFinkberry
True Blue Farmgirl
310 Posts
Ally
Kalama
Washington
310 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2014 : 10:00:30 AM
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Definitely, Margo! I just started reading it! It's very interesting so far!
Ally
Farmgirl Sister #5672
"There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness." ~His Holiness the Dalai Lama |
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HodgeLodge
True Blue Farmgirl
662 Posts
Tiana
Berkeley Springs
WV
USA
662 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2014 : 10:15:04 AM
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Love the Shakespeare find, and dont know about the books, but the sweet smell of a moonflower vine is like no other! thanks for sharing, im ready for spring and to start my vines
Farmgirl #4817-The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses. ~Hanna Rion
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