primrose

cross stitch,

embroidery, needlepoint (I used to do this more; my arthritis keeps me from doing much, but I really enjoy it.)

scrapbooking

card making

ATC's

the amazing race

the closer

Castle

white collar

suits

parenthood

Elementary

jeopardy

Downton Abbey

Masterpiece Mystery

Many of the series on USA and TBS

Longmire

Scandal (my new guilty pleasure)

Favorite channels: PBS, Turner Classic Movies, The Food Network, Hallmark Channel

the princess bride

casablanca

close encounters

young frankenstein

dear heart

musicals Gigi, The Music Man, Singin' in the Rain The Bandwagon

mysteries:

Agatha Christie,

Michael Connelly,

Lee Child

Patricia Cornwell

Also Christian novels = I've read all of Jan Karon

I am determined to read through the Bible this year.

Winnie-the-Pooh (I'm young at heart). CLASSIC ONLY, NOT DISNEY., PLEASE.

Magazines: Discover

Mental Floss

Games

Family Circle/Womans Day

owls

thimbles

Betty Boop

August 8: I have just sent my computer off to be repaired, so I will be without it for a while. In the meantime, I am using my husband's notebook, which has Windows 8 (hate it) and is also really slow. Therefore I will be off and on sporadically. It may take me more time to rate - sorry - but I will still get my swaps out on time if at all possible. Thanks for understanding.

May 5, 2014 WOW! I just got my 500th heart! Thank you all for your generous ratings!

I am 71; I have two sons and four grandchildren I have been happily married for 47 years. We live in an apartment, so not a lot of room for craft stuff, but I make do. I love doing crafts with the grandkids. I love all kinds of puzzles and games except word search. . I have been crafting since I was in high school, but only seriously for about 20 years. My favorite project that I have done is a printer's job case filled with memorabilia and decorated with scrapbooking materials. My favorite tool is my ribbon iron

One other thing, I love the Dodgers.

I make every effort to get swaps out on time. If I will be late I will always let you know. I don't always have a car to get to the post office, but I have lots of stamps and I usually try to err on the side of over-stamping if I have to mail it from home. If there is ever postage due, please let me know and I will make it up to you.

Frank Sinatra

Harry Connick, Jr.

Diana Krall

Bobby Darin

Tony Bennett

some jazz, but not fusion or really modern

Basically, the classics

washi tape

vintage papers and embellishments, esp. seven gypsies and graphic 45

acrylic stamps

gel pens, Sakura pens

metal charms

chocolate (semi-sweet to bittersweet)

Tim Holtz anything

lace or lace ribbons

alcohol inks

Classic Winnie the Pooh

paper flowers

fifties memorabilia

hot chocolate

DO NOT like coffee or tea, except herbal tea No floral scents, please, and no dryer sheets in packages..

I am a pretty generous rater. If I feel you have made a real effort to make something special or you have sent me a few goodies on my like list I will give you a heart. I also like to get notes with swaps. If I get a note that tells me something about you or what you have made you will get a heart. Lateness does not bother me at all; things happen. Just let me know.