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Tag Archives: Burley Washington
NaNo Day three inspiration: Collar and cuffs
The well-dressed professional woman smartened up a simple blouse with collar and cuffs in the 1900s. These Kate stitched herself, according to Great Aunt Muriel. I love to think of my MC placing these neat stitches into each wonderful worked … Continue reading
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Tagged 1900s, Burley Washington, embroidery, history, inspiration, NaNoWriMo, writing
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A shift, for a time, and some favorite past posts
I’m nearing my 325th Best of It blog entry. For some bloggers, that’s a mere drop in the bucket. This is a real milestone for me, and I don’t take it lightly that I’ve grown my readership over the past … Continue reading
Posted in books, inspirations, writing
Tagged #sabbatical, blogging, books, Burley Colony, Burley Washington, Earth Day, historical fiction, history, writing
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Inspirations: Looking for the soul
I’ve been digging back into Kate’s artifacts this week, collecting photos to share with the historian in Burley when we go on a research visit this weekend. Yes, finally!! I’ll see Kate’s home in real life, and walk where she … Continue reading
Posted in books, collaboration, inspirations, reading, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged 1900s, Burley Washington, Friends, Gae Polsner, history, Kate Messner, Teachers Write!
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NaNo Day thirty inspirations: A post card, and the end
One of my favorite postcards from the astonishing collection I have is this one, and I love both front and back. This photo of the front is blurry; my apologies for early morning before-work photos taken with my phone. I … Continue reading
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Tagged 1900s, Burley Washington, historical fiction, history, inspiration, Kitsap Peninsula, NaNoWriMo, Washington DC, World War I
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NaNo Day twenty nine inspiration: Thanksgiving and Pumpkins
Yesterday was Thanksgiving. I had planned to post one of Kate’s cards that day, this one sent to her by a friend or family member to celebrate the same day so many years ago. That did not happen, since we … Continue reading
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Tagged antiques, books, Burley Washington, Friends, history, NaNoWriMo, Thanksgiving
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The Best of It 