Recent content by NanaSarah

I just met a man who takes old (useless) pianos, tears them apart and reuses the beautiful old wood for projects. As they are quite old, most have ivory keys. It is legal for an individual to own ivory from ONE keyboard, and to use it in arts/crafts for sale. He has offered to share some of...

Me with a very CHEESY grin enjoying time at our favorite coffee shop chatting with my grandkids!

Has anybody traveled via train (Amtrack?) lately? Do you recommend it? Why/why not? I've never done it, but have been considering going from Washington State to North Dakota via train. How comfortable/uncomfortable is it? Is the food edible? Any advice on which type of seating to book...

We're having a gorgeous Friday here in Washington state. Hubby started cleaning out the front flower beds, and granddaughter's boyfriend who we've hired to help out just showed up. Will be so nice to have weed-free front garden beds again! How's YOUR Friday going?

I found the thread about the trinket box and the "poor" people who "couldn't afford" to pay $1 for it. It made me wonder how y'all deal with people standing on busy street corners holding signs asking for money. Do you give money? Do you buy them a sandwich? Do you assume they're not legit...

I always wanted to learn to make pine needle baskets, then discovered last fall that a woman I've become friends with recently knew how. She taught me and another friend how to make them, and I'm totally hooked! It's such a relaxing pursuit. First, gathering the needles, then cleaning out...

My name is Sarah. I enjoy meeting people and getting to know them though I find that harder to do as I get older. You look like an active group, and I'm looking forward to getting to know you. Life has been good to me...I had wonderful parents, then 48 years ago married the boy next door, and...