Every year, the publishers of dictionaries nominate new words that have become culturally accepted. Noticeably lacking are the descriptors for quilters. Here are five nominees for “quilter words” that need to be entered in the upcoming editions of the dictionary. Proquiltinating– This word is a verb. The active part of …
“In everything, turn, turn, turn There is a season, turn, turn, turn And a time to every purpose under heaven. A time to be born, a time to die A time to plant, a time to reap ’A time to kill, a time to heal A time to laugh, and …
“We don’t heal alone. We have to share our stories. We have to talk to each other. We have to listen to each other.” Captain Diane Carlson Evans, Army Nurse, VietNam era The blustery winters of Minnesota create long snowy days and starlit freezing nights. Ideal weather for the nimble …
“They were trailblazers for women in the military, for the Army Nurse Corps. They set the example for the rest of the services. Their story told the world…that women are tough, they can serve in combat and they can survive.” -Lt. Col. Nancy Cantrell, nurse and historian Preparation from Life …
