http://hppr.org en http://hppr.org/post/ribbons-birds <p></p><p>One of my favorite parts of wrapping presents is creating pretty designs with all kinds of ribbon.&nbsp; The&nbsp; paper corners may not be so sharp as one might wish, but I love using&nbsp; scissors to stretch skinny little green or red Christmas trim into dangling sausage curls.&nbsp; Somehow sparkly spools of foil, scissors, and tape bring out the creative in me, and I find myself making loop de loops and fleur de lis on my loved one’s gifts.&nbsp; I’m not sure skill matches imagination, but I love playing with strands of fabric and paper. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:14:35 +0000 Karen Madorin 12638 at http://hppr.org Ribbons of Birds http://hppr.org/post/autumn-sounds-different <p></p><p></p><p>Autumn sounds different on our rocky hilltop.&nbsp; As the temperature drop and days grow shorter, life looks and sounds considerably altered than it did just six weeks ago.&nbsp; We have new guests at the bird feeder while other frequent diners headed South weeks ago. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:18:24 +0000 Karen Madorin 9445 at http://hppr.org Autumn Sounds Different