Playing Canasta
Introduction
The game of Canasta is said to have originated in Montivideo, Uruguay, around 1940. From there it spread to Argentina, the USA and throughout the world. It was extremely fashionable in the 1950's, threatening for a while to displace Contract Bridge as the premier card game.
The rules were standardised in North America around 1950,...... >Read More
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Quilting: Basics for Beginners
A young girl sits on the floor beneath a large quilting frame.
She listens to the voices of the women sitting at the frame - a diverse group of friends including her grandmother and her great aunt - as they talk and laugh and share their lives along with thread, needles and fabric.
From her vantage point below the quilt, she... >Read More
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Retirement Hobbies
The wisest mind has something yet to learn. ~ George Santayana (1863 - 1952
Inspiring retirement hobby ideas from our readers!
Flower pressing
By Sandra
Make greeting cards and pictures. It keeps you in touch with nature and it's creative and relaxing. I made quite a bit on the side too and have even written an ebook telling exactly how...... >Read More
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Winter Trout Fly Fishing
It is winter time now. One step on the frozen porch steps first thing in the morning removes any doubt of that fact. Winter time brings on many thoughts, holidays, dark afternoons, football on TV and for me some of the best trout fly fishing there is. That’s right - trout fishing - winter steelhead fly fishing has been around a... >Read More
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Garden Projects for Kids
Gardener's tool box
This is a fun project that's easy enough for the kids to do. The projet is to make a gardener's toolbox from a standard mailbox. Decorate the mailbox any way you like, and fasten it to a fencepost near the garden.
A mailbox is the perfect size for a spare pair of gloves and a few hand tools.... >Read More
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The Moment of Discovery
Do you remember as a child when you graduated from the box of 8 crayon colors to the box of 48?
If you're like me, your memory probably doesn't go back that far. What I do recall is the new color possibilities seemed endless and I couldn't wait to try them all. Who knew red with just a touch of... >Read More
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Chinese Treasures: Eastern inspiration for your home
Glance around your living room. If the only Asian artifact you see is a television set, it might be time to widen your horizons.
"Chinese art and furnishings are timeless," says Danna Hu, an architect and interior designer based in Taiwan. "Their classic lines and textures make them extremely versatile. They really do work well in almost any setting--from...... >Read More
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How Much Sun Does Your Garden Need
How much sun does your garden really need?
Vegetables prefer a full day... >more
True Fishing Tales
I don’t know where the picture was taken, except that it’s near... >more
What Do You Fear?
Do you crave destiny? (Part 2)