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Marcia Bilbrey

Not much . . .

Unfortunately, there just isn't much to report and thus, I don't report much. I'm still looking for a job and I'm still sewing when not looking for a job. Tomorrow, I'm having friends over to sew. There will be 4 of us as one won't…

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Marcia Bilbrey

Old Sheet, New Tricks

Apparently, in the "Olden Days", women would needlepoint or hand embroider bed sheets for summer quilts. My sister received one such thing from my mother although she can't remember if my Mom said it was stitched by my paternal or maternal grandmother. Sue, my sister,…

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Marcia Bilbrey

Happy New Year, etc.

Yes, I'm here-- just got busy being distracted with the holiday, etc. Hope you had a good one-- we did what we wanted to do, as usual. Other than that, job search continues with little or no success, obviously. I have good phone interviews and…

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Marcia Bilbrey

So I got to thinking . . .

I'm currently stitching the binding down on a "for hire" quilt and, as a result, I'm watching television while I hem. "Person of Interest", "Blue Bloods", "CSI: NY", "Law & Order: SVU" and several other television shows are based in New York City. Is it…

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Marcia Bilbrey

Moving on . . .

Tomorrow I have a meeting with the State of Maryland in order for them to coach me on how to find a job. Xerox is paying for one but the state requires me to meet with them to continue my benefits. No problem-- I'll go!…

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