Entries for December 6th and December 4th, 2007

Entry for December 06, 2007

On this day in history 1865 the 13th amendment was ratified.
13th. Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.
Section 2. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
Go here to read an interesting article about life after the 13th amendment.

Entry for December 04, 2007

I'm getting in the Christmas spirit! How about you?

(Originally posted on my Yahoo 360 blog)

Entry for December 03, 2007

Entry for December 03, 2007

This story of an American hero, Ty Ziegel, and his true love should be inspirational to us all. Go here to see more photos. A good article may be read here . (Originally posted on my Yahoo 360 blog)

Entry for November 30, 2007

Entry for November 30, 2007

A bit of Christmas humor! (Originally posted on my Yahoo 360 blog)

Entry for November 27, 2007

Entry for November 27, 2007

On this day in 1911, Elizabeth Jaffray, a White House housekeeper, writes in her diary about a conversation she’d had with President William Howard Taft and his wife about the commander in chief’s ever-expanding waistline. Ms Jaffray was, in her own small way, a controversial figure. She was the first female housekeeper at the White House; previously there were male "stewards." You can visit this site to read a short article about Ms Jaffray. To learn more about President Taft's health, go here . (Originally posted on my Yahoo 360 blog)

Entry for November 26, 2007

Entry for November 26, 2007

Here are my latest finished projects. A friend asked for a sweater for her dog. I used a Knitwear pattern (or is it knitware?). The slippers I made out of left-over yarn. I'm not 100% happy with the dog sweater. Even though I plugged the dogs measurements in the program the sweater looks a little "odd" to me. Since the fur-baby is on the other side of the country I wasn't able to do fittings. I hope it fits. The colors are for the Minnesota Vikings. I found an extra "bonus" to put in the box. I hope they like it! (Originally posted on my Yahoo 360 blog)

Entry for November 25, 2007 #2

Entry for November 25, 2007 #2

Here is a scarf I recently finished. I kind of "winged it." I love scarves in the winter. They not only keep me warm they also "dress-up" a plain shirt. (Originally posted on my Yahoo 360 blog)

November 25, 2007

November 25, 2007

Here are a few of the slippers that I have recently finished. The pattern for these is here. I have made this pattern off and on since the late 70's. It is easy, and best of all, they are WARM! (Originally posted on my Yahoo 360 blog)

Entry for November 19, 2007

Entry for November 19, 2007

On this day in history 1903 Carrie Nation attempts to address the Senate. Ms. Nation was a leader for the cause of prohibition. Go here to read about a newspaper article about the disturbance she caused at the capital. (Originally posted on my Yahoo 360 blog)

Entry for November 17, 2007

Entry for November 17, 2007

On this day in history
1558Elizabeth I ascended to the English throne upon the death of Queen Mary. Thus began the Elizabethan Era. Go here to read all about this fascinating era in history. (Originally posted on my Yahoo 360 blog)