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About vairarenbeth

Just another person on the planet earth. My name is Claudia, but I am also known as teacatweaves, and teacatweaver. An escapee from the corporate grind, my husband and I are in a new phase of life. Now I read, weave, spin, urban hike, knit, make bread and pasta from scratch, and discover new and exciting things to my heart's content. One sweet dream is a reference to the Beatles - "...Soon we'll be away from here, step on the gas and wipe that tear away. One sweet dream - be true..."

Cave Creek Crawl

Posted on October 22, 2011 by vairarenbeth

After much ado, we are finally moved into our Cave Creek digs.  Boxes are still piled in corners of their respective rooms.  The kitchen has all the dishes and cookery in its cupboards, the pantry is slowly being stocked.  While … Continue reading →

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Rainbows in Cave Creek

Posted on October 11, 2011 by vairarenbeth

Yes, they exist!  On Friday we were driving to our rental from our home, clouds of all shapes and sizes jamming the horizon.  Some looked very rainy, others just hanging out for the ride.  And right smack on the horizon … Continue reading →

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Rain, Finally….

Posted on October 4, 2011 by vairarenbeth

After weeks and weeks of dry, triple digit weather it has finally dropped to the high 80’s, escorted by thunder, lightning and sweet smelling rain.  Open doors and cool breezes are such a treat.  Funny how perspective can change with … Continue reading →

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From There to Here

Posted on September 14, 2011 by vairarenbeth

The Burghers of Calais are permanently established at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California.  It was a cool winter day that Denny and I had some fun posing as part of the scene.  They may have been unwilling travelers for … Continue reading →

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Noodling Around in Scottsdale

Posted on September 3, 2011 by vairarenbeth

Today was finally a day where the temperature did not break 100! It felt completely bearable and will hopefully be the start of a cooling trend. August 2011 has been the hottest August on record for the Greater Phoenix area. … Continue reading →

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Six Hours

Posted on July 20, 2010 by vairarenbeth

The difference between art and craft. Continue reading →

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‘S Wonderful….

Posted on July 10, 2010 by vairarenbeth

Even though work can be a pocket of hell, there are moments and days worth living for.  They are usually called “the weekend”.  And this weekend Summer is here, and life feels good. At last I finished warping my loom … Continue reading →

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Arms of Steel

Posted on July 6, 2010 by vairarenbeth

Yesterday I celebrated a day off from work by making fresh pasta from scratch, warping the loom and finishing one of the Commissario Brunetti mysteries by Donna Leon.  All this while my husband was golfing in the summer heat. I … Continue reading →

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