Tag Archives: memories

Figuring out how to lead our lives is rarely easy; I guess it isn’t meant to be

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Jane Fritz

There is no doubt that at different phases of life we feel different pressures. As a full-fledged senior, I’m happy to report that most of the pressures of being a kid, being a teenager, being a young adult seeking success … Continue reading →

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Touchy subject: to hug or not to hug, that is the question

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Jane Fritz

I didn’t grow up in a family that hugged all the time.  When a hug was important to and meaningful, yes, but I don’t remember it being a frequent occurrence after I was little.  The community I grew up in … Continue reading →

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Visiting grandma and grandpa

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Jane Fritz

Like so many other seniors who haven’t seen their kids or grandkids since the pandemic started so long ago, we are living the dream of having visits from our families this summer.  Face to face instead of screen to screen.  … Continue reading →

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Designing memory quilts: summing up your memories in 12 squares

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Jane Fritz

In November I was motivated to start a new project after reading a few inspiring quilting stories on a blog post (thanks, Country Girl!) and in the news. I knew what I would do, I would make a memory quilt … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day to all you fathers, the most important job you’ll ever have

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Jane Fritz

I have been blessed. My family has been the beneficiary of lots of wonderful fathers. The importance of having a father whose love is unconditional cannot be overstated. I had such a father. Not for nearly long enough, but long … Continue reading →

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