Yesterday, I was interviewed by an NBC news reporter in our Philadelphia region (I live in Southern New Jersey, very close to Philly). The reason I was interviewed is for my involvement with Operation Write Home, a non-profit that collects handmade cards from folks like you and me, then sends them overseas to our military men and women. They "shop" for cards for their loved ones, then send them home.
The reporter, Doug Shimell, came to my home yesterday and the interview aired last evening. Here is a link to my interview.
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| NBC Reporter Doug Shimell, me and my daughter Haley in my craft area. |
This excitement comes on the heels of another happy event that took place this past Saturday. I drove an hour to meet my friend, Andrea Ewen, then together we drove another half hour or so to meet up with Vicki Dutcher. Vicki was on vacation in Atlantic City, New Jersey with her husband from Phoenix, Arizona - loooong way from home!
We had lunch, then shopped at Michael's and a local craft store. We also stopped for Starbucks coffee and took some time to catch up. Andrea and I have met up with each other twice before, but this was the first time for meeting Vicki. She is funny, generous and easy to be with.
Sunday was busy, too, getting a new bed for our room. We have a small house with a tight staircase. The queen sized box spring wouldn't go up the stairs, so my husband had to get a split box spring. Soooo glad they make that! Then our old full sized one wouldn't go DOWN the stairs (ages ago when we got it, we dinged up the walls terrible getting that sucker up the stairs), so my husband took out the entire bedroom window and dropped it out onto the lawn. What a sight that was! Finally, we have a new comfy bed and it's more spacious. I LOVE it!! My girls helped me pick out the gorgeous bedding.
Okay, that's it for now, but I'll be back tomorrow morning with a new card for The Play Date Cafe!
Colleen :)
