11.14.08
Posted in Reader Mail at 11:21 am by Administrator
On November 13, 2008, Jim Cummings posted a new recipe that we have enjoyed twice this week. He posted a design that can be worked in Outline Stitch embroidery, as well. Here is a response from someone who lived through the hard times of the Depression, and whose husband served valiantly in World War II. Here is the link to the recipes page: http://www.quiltersmuse.com/frugal-soup.htm
Hi Pat,
I had a few extra minutes so looked at the recipe and the design. Did I have a good laugh for myself!
I married a man born in Scotland of very frugal Scottish parents. NOTHING was ever wasted. My parents weren’t Scottish, but they didn’t have a lot of money either, esp. during the depression when my father wasn’t working, and if it wasn’t for the fact my grandparents raised vegetables and chickens, we might have gone hungry at one point. But we had a chicken once a week and just about every day thereafter in one form or another for quite a while. We even used the feet to make a wonderful, rich soup that you can’t make today.
The favorite quote in DH’s house was Waste Not Want Not so I will so much enjoy embroidering this for my kids who also heard it at least once a day. We grew up not wasting anything, and my kids and even grandkids couldn’t understand why the lights had to be turned off when you left the room, or you shut the water off and just didn’t let it run when brushing teeth, don’t waste food … well, the list goes on and on.
This piece will be a warm reminder of my in-laws and parents, the Depression, and my life to a great extent. I’m so glad Jim did this … it’s like it was made for me (and for many others I’m sure). Thank him for me.
Regards,
Carol
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Dear Carol,
Thanks so much for your kind note. I am sure that Jim will be happy to read it.
Best,
Pat
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03.22.08
Posted in Poetry, Reader Mail at 7:41 pm by Administrator
More poetry from Bob Rotruck:
An Angel’s Love
I’m a very lucky person you know,
I have been blessed by an angel’s glow.
How you ask, can I know for sure,
That angels even exist all glorious and pure.
Trust me, I know, I have seen one in action,
An angel that gives love for pure satisfaction.
This angel has tended her husband for years,
A guy that occasionally brought her to tears.
An angel that raised two wonderful boys,
They’ve become fine men and her greatest joys.
But angels are more than just mothers and wives,
They go above and beyond in the living of their lives.
They take on a task that no other would take,
And do it out of pure love, no pretense or fake.
Such as tending a Mother that was frail in years,
Many times their relationship brought her tears.
But she would go back, day after day,
Because she knew that love was her pay.
She watched this tiny woman so frail,
Day after day she began to fail.
It got real bad down near the end,
But the love of an angel can never bend.
For the one thing that an angels got,
Is the backing of the Father for their lot.
An angel only knows how to share God’s love,
When you’re an angel, God fits like a glove.
Now God has rested this angel dear,
He has taken her Mother to heaven it’s clear.
This angel can rest, she has done her best,
There is no doubt she passed God’s test.
I’m a very lucky person you know,
I can boast I have an angel to show!
God bless you my angel dear,
You are my angel, it’s clear.
Rotruck – ‘02
This poem, as you can see, is dedicated to Bob’s wife. Every woman should have such an appreciative spouse! Thanks for sending this one, Bob, and Happy Easter!
Patricia Cummings — See more of Bob’s poetry in past blog entries and on this website: Quilter’s Muse
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12.23.07
Posted in Reader Mail at 10:16 pm by Administrator
From: Mike Pilon, President, MapMuse Inc.
To: Patricia Cummings
Hi Pat,
I came across your website while looking for a recipe for Tourtiere. It was a traditional dish my Mom made every Christmas eve. I am going to start to make it for my family as well.
Anyway, your website name of course caught my attention since it is similar to mine. We also have quilting information you might be interested in, so I am passing along the links to our quilt shop map and other quilting related places.
Please Note: I have replaced Mike’s long url with a “tiny url” that is easier to handle. Here’s the link:
http://tinyurl.com/3xedxv
Merry Christmas!
Mike
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Michael Pilon, President
MapMuse Inc.
1326 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005
v 202-387-3857
f 202-387-3245
Latitude 38 54.49′
Longitude 77 01.92′
Dear Mike:
Thanks for the nice note and links. Merry Christmas to you!
Patricia Cummings
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