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About yarnspinnerpress

Story teller, retired journalist, author, folksinger, folklorist, gardener.

Another Fine Day

Posted on March 8, 2012 by yarnspinnerpress

ANOTHER FINE DAY in the garden, except for the 50 mph winds that literally dumped the wheelbarrow and yanked the shovel out of my hands. Jeez-o-pete, as they say in Ohio. (And where is it that they say “Crime-a-nutley’?) Yesterday … Continue reading →

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It Must Be Spring

Posted on March 4, 2012 by yarnspinnerpress

This is Marideth Sisco for These Ozark Hills – Well, despite the date on the calendar it must be spring because the weather has been all over the place. Everything from tornadoes to daffodils, and we’re just turning the corner … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile, Indoors

Posted on March 3, 2012 by yarnspinnerpress

We applied for an NEA-sponsored overseas tour, but didn’t get it (we were one of 300 applicants for 10 slots), and then applied to be part of the Missouri Touring Artists program, for which we have a pretty good chance. … Continue reading →

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MORE DETRITUS

Posted on March 2, 2012 by yarnspinnerpress

Long ago, before I bought this place, someone had the bright idea of installing a two-car overhead garage door on the equipment shed. Only they had to cut away some of the roof braces to do it. So they did. … Continue reading →

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Life is Good!

Posted on March 1, 2012 by yarnspinnerpress

BEFORE THE GARDEN, but still in the outdoor pursuits area – I don’t know how it is at your house, but at my house, which is blessed by more than an acre of yard (and another 4-plus acres of woods … Continue reading →

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Ozark Hills in the UK

Posted on February 29, 2012 by yarnspinnerpress

MORE BAND (and Songwriter) NEWS: This happened a little bit ago, back when I had my nose to the ground, and I forgot to mention it. The Title Song for our album, “In These Ozark Hills” has been chosen as … Continue reading →

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A Long Absence

Posted on February 28, 2012 by yarnspinnerpress

My apologies for the long absence. I have a bad habit, when there’s lots on the fire, of just putting my head down and plowing through until it’s done. Good policy for getting one thing accomplished without interruptions, but the … Continue reading →

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