Author Archives: Dawn

About Dawn

I like to play the piano, read, knit, and play with my dog. Temps are getting cooler now and the leaves are changing color, since it's fall now.

53 degrees in January! Yes, you heard me right!

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Dawn

It was beautiful today!  Had almost forgotten what warmth like that felt like!  It was glorious!  Made me happy to have my lunch job, so I get to stand outside for 25 minutes.  Was still pretty nice out, but cooler, … Continue reading →

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Too warm in January

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Dawn

Temps in the 40s and no snow on the ground?  What kind of January is this?  I’m sure it’s saving us a lot of money on heating costs and it sure is easy to not have to shovel, but this … Continue reading →

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Summer Weather

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Dawn

The last few days have been so nice. Temps in the 80s and tolerable dewpoints. This past Saturday was my friend Edie’s daughter’s wedding. We had a beautiful day which was good, since all the festivities were outside! Tomorrow the … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti and Meatballs

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Dawn

Dawn’s Spaghetti and Meatballs Sauce: 3/4 C chopped onion 3 T. oil 2 1-lb cans tomatoes (4 cups) 2 6-oz cans (1-1/3 cups) tomato paste 1 T. sugar 1-1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. pepper 1 bay leaf 1-1/2 t. oregano … Continue reading →

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Other 2010 knitted projects

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Dawn

Here’s some other things that I made in 2010! Matching Hat Basketweave dishcloth designed by Andi Worthy Mason-Dixon Ballband – knit with ecru Sugar’n Cream and Premium Peaches & Cream in Spice (scroll down to pattern link) Ho Ho Ho … Continue reading →

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Monthly Dishcloth KALs from Mid-July to December 2010

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Dawn

2010 Dishcloths Mid-July – Ribbons and Lace – Janet Nogle August – Starfish –  Elaine Mid-August – Ice Cream Cone – Andi Worthy September – Mouse (Do I Smell Cheese?) - Elaine Mid-September – Lacy Leaves – Andi Worthy October – … Continue reading →

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Bonnie Butter Cake

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Dawn

Bonnie Butter Cake with Easy Penuche Frosting Cake: 1 3/4 c. sugar 2/3 c. butter 2 eggs 1- 1/2 tsp. Vanilla 2- 3/4 c. all-purpose flour or 3 c. cake flour 2 -1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. Salt 1-1/4 … Continue reading →

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Windy with a capital W.

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Dawn

So windy today – all day.  Still windy now. Will be windy tomorrow, too.  We have sustained winds that are 24-28mph and must gusts have been in the 40mph range, but there was one gust at 1pm that was 55mph. … Continue reading →

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My birthday sweater is done!

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Dawn

My mom wanted to knit me a sweater for my 50th birthday, which was back in March. She wanted me to have input into the pattern and the yarn, though, so she worked on it over spring and summer and … Continue reading →

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Proud to be a Girl with Glasses!

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Dawn

A little girl needs your help.  She is 5 and just found she needs glasses.  She needs to know that there are lot of girls out there who wear glasses and are proud of it!  I myself got my first … Continue reading →

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