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Steeks & Felts, giving new life to timeworn objects

Loosely Speaking

Perfect for some quick knits for gifts and then overhauling some rather forlorn items. I’ll work on a pattern and see if I can replicate these for others on my gift list. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Project 1: Steeking a sweater that was never right for me to begin with. I LOVE the slippers!

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The Way to Start a Year

Loosely Speaking

More on Thank You Notes Expressions of Appreciation April Series: Answering the Question: Do I have to write thank you notes for graduation gifts? RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Comments: 0 Leave a Reply Site Pages Commenting Policy About ktcosmos Got Loose Change? Get Loosely Speaking Products. Loose Ends.

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Can you say “sidetracked?”

Loosely Speaking

Or I could share my heartfelt excitement over working into the wee hours, creating homespun (handknit) holiday gifts. Whatever the explanation, I acknowledge that I abandoned ship on my blog and social media participation for a month, and that all the reasons are related to living this life, in the best way I know how, in times like these.

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A True Partnership: Olympia Dukakis and Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low Kramen

Olympia had a gift of making you feel as if you were the most important person in the room. In 2004, I gave Olympia the final draft of my book “Be the Ultimate Assistant” to review and offered her free rein to take out anything she did not like. Be Present. Be here now.

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The Heart of the Matter: My Tribute to Olympia Dukakis

Bonnie Low Kramen

“The heart of the matter” became a phrase that she used in most every presentation she gave because that was her gift – getting to the heart of the matter, especially when the heart of the matter was the hardest thing to say and yet was on everyone’s mind. And what a gift she had. She loved me and mentored me and challenged me.

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Reasons why work slowdowns can be good

Loosely Speaking

Here are some other ideas on what to do with the some of that unexpected windfall of free time that comes with a work slowdown: Gave That ‘s post: “ 50 Simple Gifts to Give Yourself.&# A Virtual Assistant’s Blog » 5 Tips for Out-of-Work Freelancers Pingback // December 9th, 2008 // 11:32 am [.] Loose Ends.

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Take control of the economy; darn your socks

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And even if you didn’t knit them yourself, the hand-knitters in your life will be impressed that you appreciate these special gifts enough to preserve them. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. If you wear nice wool or alpaca socks, for example, you’ll want to make them last. Get Loosely Speaking Products.

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