Monthly Archives: January 2012

Flat Ruthie at a Birthday Celebration in Chicago, Illinois

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Deanna Obrien

This just in from Chicago John from the Bartolini Kitchens Blog –  A Pre-Birthday Surprise! My birthday celebration was moving right along. Cards, telephone calls, and emails had been arriving for days, all bearing well-wishes for birthday joy.  Monday, the day before my birthday, … Continue reading →

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BRRRRR from Homer, Alaska!

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Deanna Obrien

Hello from Alaska, I’m Lisa Ellington and I met Ruth in college in Connecticut.  We have corresponded through the years but have only seen each other twice. Once in Fort Knox, Kentucky (1976)  when Mark was a baby and once in … Continue reading →

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Flat Ruthie Lunches at The Barking Dog in NYC

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Deanna Obrien

Thanks Joycie for taking FR around in the car in New York City.   I hope she wasn’t too much trouble.  What did she eat for lunch?    

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Stockton, Alabama at the Stagecoach Cafe

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Deanna Obrien

 

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Battleship Missouri Memorial at Pearl Harbor and a Blue Hawaii

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Deanna Obrien

More from Rita of What’s To Eat Today? blog ,                    She fills us in on more Hawaiian Adventures with Flat Ruthie-   The trip to Hawaii wasn’t all about food and drink.  Flat … Continue reading →

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Snowfall in Columbus Ohio

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Deanna Obrien

I knit a little sweater with leftover sock yarn for Cardboard Ruth, using an ornament pattern my friend J gave me years ago. Flat Ruthie was invited to go skiing so I knit a tiny sweater for her.  Thought I … Continue reading →

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Flat Ruthie and Frankie the Pug Relaxing in the Recliner

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Deanna Obrien

Pittsburgh PA This just in from Sarah Zee- my across-the-hall neighbor at school.  Thanks Sarah. Thanks Frankie the Pug.  Love you,  Flat Ruthie p.s. If you would like to host Flat Ruthie/Cardboard Ruth, see the About page for instructions. p. p.s. … Continue reading →

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Cardboard Ruth Pops in to Shop the 3G Gallery

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Deanna Obrien

3G Gallery invited Cardboard Ruth to visit- (Thanks Colleen)  The 3G Gallery is in the Westin Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh- there are some Cardboard Ruth/Flat Ruthies in envelopes hoping to go home with someone who is returning somewhere far away.  Wonder where she’ll … Continue reading →

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Remember the Alamo! Flat Ruthie in San Antonio Texas

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Deanna Obrien

This just in from San Antonio, Texas- My name is MaryAnne Loveless. I first met Ruth in Germany, where the Army life took us. That was 27 years ago! I remember Ruth as being a gracious hostess and excellent cook. … Continue reading →

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It All Started at Duke’s in Waikiki, 11 Years Ago

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Deanna Obrien

Thanks to Rita from What’s to Eat Today? blog for taking Flat Ruthie to Duke’s A note from Real Ruth-My son Mark was in the USMC and stationed in Hawaii and Erika had signed on as a NICU travel nurse

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