Category Archives: Matters of the heart

June 6, 1944: The Grand Purpose

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Phyllis Alberici

It’s June 6, 1944. America still sleeps but will soon wake to the news that Allied forces have landed across a fifty mile swath of beach in a place called Normandy, on the northwest coast of France. D Day and … Continue reading →

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Bombs bursting in air

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Phyllis Alberici

Every American alive today has lived through America’s involvement in a war. Everyone. Call it “war” or a “military action,” it’s the same outcome bolstered by rhetoric to justify our heading out the door to help or harm. We like … Continue reading →

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The politics of yarn

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Phyllis Alberici

There are few things more convivial than a group of folks showing off their latest projects and talking yarn. Whether it’s knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving, yarn is the thread that binds those of us who love the fiber arts. … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Dogland

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Phyllis Alberici

In 2010, I wrote a post welcoming a wonderful, most majestic and decidedly imperious member to my family. This is a different kind of post… There’s been a lot of talk about moving to another country since this past November. … Continue reading →

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