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Clstew

Clstew
 Date Joined: February 5, 2010
Last Online: December 18, 2024
Birthday: November 16, 1958
Country: United States
Politics for the People bookclub
Through the lens looking

Favorite Movies

JoJo Rabbit, The Harry Potter Series, Pan's Labyrinth, White Christmas, the films of Tim Burton

About Me

After 32 years in NYC, I now live in rural upstate New York. Have a bossy welsh corgi named Willow and a Great Pyrenees named Samantha Aquiline. Amateur Photographer. I have a small flock of 4 ducks -- 2 Cayugas (Raven and Luna) and 2 Welsh Harlequins (Bea and Gracie). I am an activist in independent politics, working to reform and open up the democratic process. Avid letter writer, reader of books, collector of fountain pens. Love owls, birds of all kinds. Love postage stamps, often use vintage ones in sending mail.

Favorite Books

Tough one, I read several books a month and read across lots of genres.Belong to Austin Kleon's Literati book club -- great selections on creative process. Harry Potter series, The books of Geraldine Brooks. Jon Katz's books on living with dogs (the best!!), poetry--Neruda, haiku, Sharon Olds, Mary Oliver, Ted Kooser.

Favorite Music

Jake Shimabukuro (amazing ukelele player); HAPA (from Hawaii); classical and new age; Josh Bell (violinist); Sting; Jazz; Movie scores; Diana Krall; Adele, Bon Iver

Favorite Television

The Mandolorian, The Royal, Chicago Med, This Is Us, Boston Legal (still getting the reruns), Downton Alley, Foyle's War, Masters of Sex, Homeland!!!, The Americans, The Hour

Swapping

If for any reason you do not receive a swap from me, please message me and I will make sure to resend!!!

Favorite Flowers

Iris (my father and Grandmother raised prize winners); Violets; Tulips; Gladiolas. And most of all the trillium.

Favorite Postcards

Postcards: Art Birds, especially owls Country and Urban scenes Vintage Postcards Black and while photography Odd shapes Postcards that are important to the sender (tell me why)

Ratings

Kairbear rated for Just Because Postcard Swap #34 on Dec 21, 2024
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Comment: Cathy, thank you so much for the adorable Hello Kitty postcard and your nice note! I love it and I love the stickers you used, too! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a great 2025!
KarlaKC rated for Adventures of the traveling postcard #127 on Dec 17, 2024
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Comment: Thank you, Cathy!❤️
Sagebrushs rated for PC with a Theme ~ Motel/Museum/Map on Dec 12, 2024
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Comment: Sounds like I would enjoy. Thank you and Happy Holidays!
carrotkate rated for Round Robin Traveling PC Swap #191 - US Only on Dec 12, 2024
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Comment: OMGeee! Thank you so much for the handprinted card!! I love that, and the thoughtful note. For a simple swap, you made this extra special!! TY!
theirmimi rated for Round Robin Traveling PC Swap #191 - US Only on Dec 11, 2024
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Comment: What a pretty notecard. I will pass these postcards on. Thanks for the extras. The snow sounds beautiful.
GirlFriday rated for Just Because Postcard Swap #34 on Dec 11, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the cool PC.
DoesItComeWithAHat rated for Black & White Postcard Swap #16 on Dec 6, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for the cute postcard!
mchesser12 rated for Round Robin Traveling PC Swap #189 - US Only on Dec 3, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for sending these postcards my way and for the great stickers. Swap Bot and other groups have help me during some low times.
denisedecker58 rated for ANYCARD W/PROMPT 138 on Nov 26, 2024
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Comment: Great list of instruments!
chaienthusiast rated for Famous Art Postcard Swap #5 on Nov 13, 2024
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Comment: Thank you! I love the stamps you used!
junemoon rated for Just Because Postcard Swap #33 on Nov 4, 2024
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Comment: loved the card (sounds like a wonderful book store. I lived upstate NY (Syracuse area) for about 20 years --I remember some of the autumns were REALLY beautiful. I hope this one is too. It is here on Cape Cod.
Ceme rated for Postcard with August book recommendation on Nov 4, 2024
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Comment: Thank you so much for a great and personal postcard. Interesting book recommendation; I will put it in my to-read-list (it will never get any shorter just longer LOL)
LisaLisa3 rated for Round Robin Traveling PC Swap #185 - US Only on Oct 28, 2024
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Comment: Thank you, I will move these cards forward. Also, thank you for the great goodies for me!! Much appreciated. : )
andee73 rated for Round Robin Traveling PC Swap #185 - US Only on Oct 27, 2024
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Comment: Thank you!
rosehippo rated for Adventures of the traveling postcard #126 on Oct 26, 2024
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Comment: Thanks a bunch!
ScrapHappyGabi rated for Halloween Postcard 5 on Oct 24, 2024
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Comment: Oo your brother and sister in law sound like me and my hubby! WE are the Halloween house in our town and all the kids LOVE to see us starting to decorate in Sept and finishing with the last touches the week before Halloween! Thank you for the fun card! x Gabi
Lyndylou5 rated for Black & White Postcard #6 on Oct 21, 2024
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Comment: This is a great card! I really, really, really like trains, so this is the perfect card for me! I live where I can hear the train. I can't explain why, but the clickety clack of the wheels going by are comforting to me. Thank you for the postage stamp too. I haven't seen that one before.
Jenicat rated for Stickers around the world #11/2024 on Sep 28, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the great swap!
noone7212 rated for This Postcard Needs Help! on Aug 30, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the card! The birds are adorable! :⁠-⁠)
basykes rated for Touristic PC (with prompt) #3 on Aug 17, 2024
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Comment: I love Scotland. We've been there a few times. I also would love to see Iceland. For some reason, I'm not eager to tour Japan

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Comments

MuggleMom on Jul 31, 2024:

Happee Birthdae Harry

Thanks for joining the HP birthday swap!!

xx

MuggleMom
bluehairedmary on May 9, 2022:

Happy Monday from NYUP group!
myancey on Oct 1, 2020:

Could u pls leave me a rating for oversized pc swap? Thanks so much

DarkSkullMistress42 on Apr 12, 2017:

I got your cute turtle card in the mail, thank you so much and I hope to go there someday!
aligurl75 on Sep 12, 2016:

Send This Postcard Back To Me -- I got my postcard back today and wanted to say thank you! There wasn't a way for me to rate you so I thought I would give you some hearts here for the Alice/Madhatter quote. ♥♥
ReadMoreBooks33 on Sep 13, 2015:

Thanks for joining my swap!
Mimi7 on Aug 29, 2015:

they were from round 45
Mimi7 on Aug 28, 2015:

Hi Cathy, Just curious did you receive Traveling Postcards from me? I sent them Aug 17. Thanks Mimi7
Mimi7 on Aug 17, 2015:

Hi Cathy, Thanks for your creation on my Scarlett O'Hara pass and paste. I love your creation. It arrived home safe and sound today! :)
3goldkeys on Jun 14, 2015:

Hi Cathy. I'll be returning your pc Adventures of the Traveling Postcard R13 in R43. It has had a wonderful journey.
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