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“A man filled with the love of God is not content with blessing his family alone, but ranges through the whole world, anxious to bless the whole human race.”
Joseph Smith

 February 8: If we ever wondered how our dear Sarah became so crafty, we have only to look back to the summer of 1987, when the Editor was nearly felled by a virulent heart infection and turned to making patchwork quilts in lieu of dying or walking or driving; etc. Thanks to Auntie Margaret, who found these two pix of the Littles of '87, bravely carrying on their nearly dead mother's work of creating and enjoying patchwork quilting, embroidery, and stenciling. Note Sarah's casual pose displaying the staggering array of crafts in which she was employed in behalf of her Cabbage Patch doll, Andrea. And John is testing the first hand-quilted blanket the Ed ever made; this one was sent to nephew Philip Hall in commemoration of his auspicious birth.

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 February 7: What happens when 14 of your expected dinner guests cancel at the last minute? You invite 3 convivial subs, and enjoy the sudden, unexpected intimacy of the evening! As we prepared to celebrate Olivia's baptism this weekend, Billy, John and their families drove in from Austin and Houston to enjoy some family time and mark a very important milestone in 8-year old Olivia's life. Thanks to our dear friends, the Holmgrens, and grandson Parker for filling in for the Hordes in what suddenly became a very intimate and delightful evening of good food and fellowship on the eve of Olivia's baptism. We love you all, family and friends! Click for the photo album of the Gathering of the Clan.
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 February 5: There must be something in the genes. The Editor just can't seem to let go at the end of the day and get into that bed. It seems to be a running cosmic gag in the family. Witness little Mr. Will, who arrived from Austin tonight around 10:30 pm, and at 12:30, he and the Ed were on the floor playing with his cars and Pixie Jean Benac the Only Cat. Then yogurt for a post-midnight snack. Then, sleeping in, we hope. Oh, and of course, the Welcome Fairy is all excited for Will and family's arrival...
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 February 2: It's that time of year again, when we have an excuse to diddle around with ribbon and paper scraps, sparkly little things and glitter. What are YOU making for your Valentine contributions this year? Send 'em in and show 'em off! Or send in one that you found made by someone else that might inspire us creative types. You can upload them to The Daily Valentine gallery.
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 January 31: Someone turned 65 yesterday. We;'re not going to say who it was, but he has seven gorgeous children and the most elegant, killer-on-the-court tennis playing wife around. We were privileged to be among the select few who celebrated noisily with them last night at a raucous party at Enchildada's on Greenville Ave. Congrats, Mr. Bob! Well, okay; it's Bob Asay. Google him and see this forever!
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 January 27: It was a crisp night here in the Big D. We had a fire going, a teapot filled with hot chocolate, and a row of little girls ready for action. So we dug in and had some serious crafting tonight as we made our own soap and filled some thrift shop cups and saucers with melted wax we dyed and scented ourselves. A fine way to spend a winter evening with the Activity Night Girls, who are always ready to learn something new. Click for Pix!.
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 January 22: Ooh, dose lil' Flakey Girlz in Vegas are a sweet sight for the visiting Grandma Editor, who brought them some photo puzzles she made from pix of their last visit to Dallas. What fun they had putting them together again and again and remembering our happy times at the Old Home. Sarah has prepared the latest nesting spot for the Editor to lay her head this weekend as she attends the temple wedding of our dear Celeste and Chad. Why can't we ALL turn an unused closet into a special little nook for a guest bed? That is the question.
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 January 19: Politics. It can drive you crazy, but oh, Gentle Reader, do not withdraw, or you will find yourself victim to other peoples' passions and agendae. Tonight's election to fill the vacated senatorial seat created by Ted Kennedy's death is a fascinating study of the impact those "independent thinkers,", or voters who vote according to their own deeply held principles rather than strictly down party lines, can have on not just their own state, but on the entire country. Look to Massachusetts for a lesson on how our system works. If the pendulum swings too far, and the people discover it banging their heads , they will respond. Thank you, Massachusetts!

Listen to a rumbling political earthquake in the acceptance speech of Senator-elect Scott Brown. Think about it. And vote your conscience, not your Party. Oh, and if your conscience is sending you different messages than mine is sending me, rejoice! This is America, and another election will roll around before you know it.

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 January 18: We knew there would be no school today, so invited the entire Allred Clan to dine on Sunday night, then sleep over and spend Monday here at the Old Home. Daddy Bill did his usual Chef routine and prepared a delicious candlelight dinner for Aaron, the Editor, Caroline and the the Kidz on Sunday night. How lucky for us that we got to have our dear little A-Girls and two of the boys take us up on the sleepover and spend a lovely couple of days chez nous. Daddy Bill and Jack worked on Jack's Pinewood Derby car, the girls helped package our craft project for the Pathway school store, the kids snuggled in Grandma Editor's room for a morning movie in front of a cheery fire in the bedroom, and we topped off the day with a trip to the Dallas World Aquarium. Really, this is the way to spend one's day off from school. Photo Album Here.
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 January 16: Anxiety over Haiti could make you fat. We began our day finishing off a pint of Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia ice cream. That was breakfast. Not the most effective response to the tragedy unfolding in the Caribbean. So we donate, then vow to turn our efforts to this part of the Vineyard, where we have the delightful opportunity to teach a small band of children just who they are, where they came from, and where they are going. Meet part of our Valiant Band, who seem to enjoy our Sunday sessions so much they request photographs of our chalk board after our weekly "Chalk Talk" lessons. Note Sarah H. holding her iPhone, on which she looks of up scriptures via an App she bought with money she earned herself. She finds a sympathetic supporter in the Editor, never one to discourage using technology for wonderful purposes!
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 January 14: We've made a donation Have you? Remember to type "Haiti Relief" in the Comments box. Any amount helps, and 100% of it goes to the stricken victims.
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 January 13: Yesterday we prepared a long article entitled Sic Transit Gloria Mundi , about the brevity of life and its comforts and honors. After a long period of preparation, plenty of notes on the usefulness of artistic memento mori (reminders that each of us could die any moment), the entire post was accidentally deleted. These reminders are designed to wipe the smug grins from the faces of mortals who ignore the Inner Voice and pretend freedom to live according to whatever rules they choose without eventual accountability and judgment. With the current disaster in Haiti, it seems fitting to resurrect the subject. It could be an earthquake, a car accident, a rogue infection; there are many ways for us to pass from this sphere into the next. But we may all rest assured that our moment will come, our hearts will be weighed in the balance, and we will receive our reward according to the circumstances and choices we made in this life."Therefore, send not to know for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee" (John Donne).

Want to make a contribution to the immediate relief of our stricken brothers and sisters in Haiti? No overhead, no waste. CLICK HERE.

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