Monthly Archives: May 2011

The Grand Mosque for Quilters….and Other Artists

Every time I go to the Grand Mosque, I am overwhelmed by the patterns in the tiles and carvings and artistic niches. There is such a richness of line and texture here, and so much of it could be translated … Continue reading

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At the Beach (Again!)

I have some serious quilting to do today – a baby quilt that needs to be finished by Friday.  But first…… Snoopy and I went down to the beach this morning – first time in a week.  We guessed correctly … Continue reading

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Salalah – Crowne Plaza Resort

We just returned from a quick trip to Salalah.  It’s still hot there, by their standards, as the monsoons don’t arrive until June.  Only three nights – but a good time to relax a little, and see a bit more … Continue reading

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Visiting the Grand Mosque

Last Monday I went with Yuri and Margarita to the Grand Mosque. I’ve been four times before… and each time I come away with a sense of wonder and awe. Yesterday was no exception. The first order of business was … Continue reading

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Fight to the Death

Had an interesting morning walk with Snoopy this morning.  We were almost home, just going through a walkway. There were two cats at the corner in the middle —- Snoopy loves cats- for chasing, that is. Well, this one didn’t … Continue reading

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What a Great Day!

After Yuri left on his 60 km bike ride this morning, (David helped him get ready, and Snoopy and I watched – have you ever seen a dog that sits like this on stairs?) and David went to work, Snoopy … Continue reading

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