May 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
Tis the season! Summer, that is. Which means lots of picnics. Here at Maiden Jane you know I am all about “practical and pretty.” Sometimes practical wins out more so than pretty. I have cut watermelon in many different ways over the years, but I have to... 
May 27, 2013 | Family Life
My daughter is applying for a scholarship and needed a copy of my dad’s discharge papers. My mom was surprised to find this letter from my uncle to my dad. It was written at anchor from Tokyo Bay where Japan’s surrender was signed. (More information here.)... 
May 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
No, I’m not talking about Boyz II Men, the boy group. They were a little after my time. (I was into the original boy band – the BeeGees!) I’m talking about my little boy. Where did he go?As we approach his graduation from 8th grade, I can’t... 
May 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
I had the opportunity to create a blanket for the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission.It was a gift from the employees to their boss and it featured shirts from various events from the past 13 years! The boss said it was “the best gift I’ve ever... 
May 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
Annie’s school has a junior/senior prom, so this was the first year she could attend. With hopes of entering the Joann’s “Own Your Look” dress contest, she made plans well in advance. (You might remember that a girl from Annie’s school...