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Archive for August 2008

Georgia On My Mind

Posted by: knitant on: August 28, 2008

Hey, Folks! Right now, I’m in the Metro Atlanta area, and loving the weather here. When I was in Chicago during the past winter, it snowed every other day, and the temperature reached subzero degrees. So how can I express my joy in feeling warmth from the sun rays on me; feeling a gentle breeze [...]

A Fine Hobby

Posted by: knitant on: August 9, 2008

I was fascinated by The Thorne Miniature Rooms at The Art Institute of Chicago. To imagine, a wealthy socialite’s hobby is “miniature objects of decorative art” as quoted in the exhibit’s pamphlet. As I exited, entranced by the exhibit, I thought of Mrs. James Ward Thorne as a person who was fortunate to have had the [...]