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A Red, Red Rose - Poem and Music

Sallie Borrink — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:11 +0000

I used this poem from my shop with Caroline today. After we read and discussed it, I played this gorgeous rendition of it for her. I sang the same version in my high school chorale.

https://sallieborrink.com/a-red-red-rose-by-robert-burns/

https://youtu.be/umIsmOIGogU

Video from Victorian England

Sallie Borrink — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:19:32 +0000

I watch this and wonder if a relative is in it. 🤔

I also note how many of the women and girls walk arm in arm. You read that described in older books, but to see it in real life is striking. I wonder when that went out of fashion and why.

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The Oldest English Version of the Nicene Creed - Spoken

Sallie Borrink — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:14:58 +0000

This is fascinating! She speaks the oldest English version of the Nicene Creed from 1000 years ago. It's so interesting to see which words look somewhat familiar and which ones are completely different.

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RE: Longaberger Baskets

Sallie Borrink — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:26:44 +0000

This is the basket. I forgot it was a Hostess basket. The listing on ebay says:

"Longaberger 1995 Hostess Sewing Basket with Garden Splendor Liner, matching Garden Splendor Padded Lid, 3-piece stacking Protectors, Product Card and original inspection card. This basket was only available to the Hostess of a $500 show."

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RE: Longaberger Baskets

Sallie Borrink — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:24:06 +0000

This is the fabric I have on my sewing basket.

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Longaberger Baskets

Sallie Borrink — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:23:31 +0000

This was a fun little reminisce about Longaberger baskets.

My sewing basket to this day is a Longaberger I bought when I hosted a party around 1995. It has a green fabric floral lid and liner that goes over the edge. I still love it.

I have a basket on my desk and another small one on my office door.

I think that's all I have. Mine all have liners so they have lasted very well.

They are beautiful baskets with fun memories.

https://youtu.be/vQ6e1hM6saM?si=zwNzqZxvPkazWcpS

RE: Washing Machine and Gas Dryer Recommendations?

Sallie Borrink — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:23:33 +0000

I've had my Speed Queen for over a week. I'm so thankful we bit the bullet and bought it.

It's so nice.

So quiet.

It's hard to put a price tag on peace of mind and peace in your daily routine.

RE: Deleting Social Media Accounts

Sallie Borrink — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:20:12 +0000

I deleted my Gab account this evening. I did so for a few reasons.

One, I simply want to be off social media. (I don't consider Telegram social media the way I use it.)

Two, almost any time I posted anything on Gab lately I had to delete and block people for vile comments. It wasn't like this in the past and it has gotten steadily worse. I'm sure it's deliberate by people there working to ruin/take down the platform, but I'm tired of dealing with it.

Three, the platform is no longer fun. Torba has made so many changes to it over the past few years. Each time, people left.

Four, there is just so much negativity and black-pilling on there. Many of the most prolific accounts (primarily men BTW) consistently doom post and usually take the least charitable view of anything to do with the current POTUS and administration. I'm just tired of it.

There are other reasons, but those were the most significant.

So I had to collect what I wanted to save on there. I finally finished that today and deleted it.

I realize it's been very quiet around here on my website, but if you only knew how much work I've been doing behind the scenes both in my personal life and my online work. I'm really pleased with the decisions I'm making and where I'm heading.

Has anyone else made an social media changes lately?

Biblical Themes in "Sense and Sensibility"

Sallie Borrink — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:55:49 +0000

These two posts at Faith, Science, Joy, and Jane Austen offer an interesting look at the Biblical themes in Sense and Sensibility.

(Disclaimer: I cannot recommend in any way, shape, or form Karen Swallow Prior who is mentioned in the first post.)

Sense and Sensibility and the Bible: Part 1

Sense and Sensibility and the Bible: Part 2

I think Sense and Sensibility has overtaken Pride and Prejudice in my ranking of Jane Austen stories. I love Persuasion as well.

Storage Behind Artwork

Sallie Borrink — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:45:35 +0000

Pretty in the Pines is a really lovely Youtube channel. This is a clever idea.

How else could you use this idea other than for little cars?

https://youtube.com/shorts/Feb00A6-r_Q?si=qpREKATOMPhUdPjc