Category Archives: family

Snowdrops blooming – a sign of a special person’s birthday

Posted on February 10, 2019 by forstegrupp

Stepping out of the house to walk the dogs last week, I saw the first snowdrops blooming. Whenever I see them, I always think of my German father-in-law. My mother-in-law once said that the snowdrops always bloom on his birthday. … Continue reading →

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Poppy Seed Rolls

Posted on November 25, 2018 by forstegrupp

Every holiday my family (SH and the three children) eagerly wait for the poppy seed rolls to come out of the oven. I have to swat hands away so some rolls remain for the next day’s Thanksgiving or Christmas feast. … Continue reading →

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Reading Harry Potter — again

Posted on August 9, 2018 by forstegrupp

Recently SH bought the complete Harry Potter series for the kindle. He has been reading it steadily and is far far far ahead of me. I just downloaded the series to my phone a few days ago as a diversion … Continue reading →

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Oh the Time and the Number of Stitches

Posted on June 18, 2018 by forstegrupp

My mom is an accomplished teacher, baker, knitter, crotcheter, spinner, and quilter. There is very little she could not do if she set her mind to it. She has even made with my step-father a kayak. She has tried woodworking … Continue reading →

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