An Old Friend Returns to the Booth . . .
We have had a LOT of requests to put Rubber Stamp Tapestry’s peg sets back into the booth since Don picked up that big heavy cart back in September. The intent was to get a smaller cart that was easier to get off and on the truck, but one thing after another...
M-A-Double S-A-C-H-U-S-E-Double T-S . . .
Did you ever sing that song when you were a kid? I did – that’s how I learned how to spell “Massachusetts”. And that’s where we are this weekend – at the Big E (Eastern States Exposition) in West Springfield for the big New England show. I look...
A Request for the Local Crowd . . .
Please join us a the store all day Wednesday (June 2) as we wish Charlotte Adkins a happy retirement on her last day at Marco's! If you're coming for either/both of the Make It/Take Its, please bring along some snacks to share. And if you're making a card for...
Apparently, I Can’t Spell . . .
I have never used spellcheck -- don't even know how to turn it on. But had to do some stuff on a computer at the store on Wednesday morning, and an e-mail came in there that I needed to answer. Apparently, spellcheck is turned on there . . .
Command Performance . . .
It still amazes me that over the years our store has become a vacation destination. Seriously – we like to get away from Dayton. But occasionally I’ll get an e-mail in advance from someone who is making the pilgrimage. I got one about a month ago from Lynn...
Patience Is a Virtue That I Don’t Have Today . . .
It's coming . . . it's coming . . . but I'm getting impatient! The changeover is complete and the new website is active! But it will apparently take up to a day or two for all servers to recognize it -- in the meantime, you'll still see the old one...
A Gift for the Grandparents, and How to Keep a Four-Year-Old Occupied . . .
We are in Saint Paul, Minnesota this weekend at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Friday was setup day – and when Karen arrived, Sue Rothamel from USArtQuest had a surprise for her . . . She brought a big balloon to display in the booth, complete with music when...
At Last, Pictures . . .
After four days, Scott & Alexis have finally posted photos of Karen & David’s new grandson. This is not a time for verbiage, so I will simply step aside. Presenting Scott Thomas David Ihle, born at 9:37 p.m. on Friday, May 7. 6 lbs. 15 oz. and 20” long. The...
Dreams DO Come True . . .
Karen called me about 11:15 last night. This is not a time when I am usually coherent, and I was prepared to be just a little bit snippy when I answered the phone. But this was no ordinary phone call – Karen was flying high and needed no airplane. ...
Tweety Jill Comes to Marco’s
Every time I think I have seen it all, something new happens to my surprise and (often) delight. I just got back from the store, where I was taking pictures from Day Two of Jill Haglund’s visit to Marco’s along with shots of next week’s Free Make It & Take...