Monthly Archives: May 2026

Fabric left from homemade clothing

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Today’s sorting and thinning uncovered a box from my Jr. High years.  These are a few things I made.  The plaid bag held my New Testament while I was in Primary.  The maroon slippers were a knitting project when I … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2026

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This year was an especially fun Memorial Day, visiting Mom in the Orem Cemetery because we will soon be Neighbors!  Our new home is right across the street from the cemetery, which was a big selling point for me.  I … Continue reading →

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I do not take my life for granted.

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Today I went for my Zometa infusion at the hospital in American Fork.  This is part of my cancer treatment.  I will have these infusions every 6 months as long as I’m taking my daily cancer drug (2 years left). … Continue reading →

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Farewell Mary Ellen Edmunds, Mentor, and Dearest Friend

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

It’s hard to imagine a world without Mary Ellen in it.  Today she went HOME.  I’ve been visiting her every week, loving every minute we spent together.  In the last week she became a little disoriented and tired.  This morning … Continue reading →

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Pfannekuchen, a Family Favorite

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This is one of my favorite meals.  My Grandma Elsa fed Pfannekuchen to her boys, covered with berries or applesauce or other fruit.  My Mom made these in a big electric fry pan, covering the whole pan with one big … Continue reading →

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Squeezing in a Patriotic Quilt Project

Posted on May 16, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I know I’m supposed to be packing up my sewing room, but I couldn’t help myself.  Today I took a break and cut out this quilt to work on this summer at the Farm House.  It may not happen.  It … Continue reading →

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“You’re all bothered out.”

Posted on May 16, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I’ve sorted through miles of paper documents, notes, scraps and memories.  Today I found this note I jotted down  from something Adam said to me on 18 August 2018. I asked him where he was going.  His response:  “To bother … Continue reading →

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The Stonewood Writing Group, weeks 25-34

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Here is my next installment of Journal and Writing lessons from the Stonewood Writing Group that started in September 2025.  I prepare and send a lesson every week to friends who want to improve their journaling.  If you’d like to … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye to the Yard and Garden

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

There are some days where I just have to stop packing and sorting to go outside and walk through the yard, saying my farewells.  Today I am saying goodbye to the Oriental Poppies.  We planted every flower, bush and tree … Continue reading →

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Chinese Jump Rope — a Childhood Favorite

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

One of the many recess games we played in my elementary years at Windsor School was Chinese Jump Rope, a popular game in the 1960s and 1970s.  We used an elastic rope that was tied in a circle.  You need … Continue reading →

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