tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-153965752024-03-19T04:43:07.805-05:00Mish Mash ... etc.A Mish Mash and etc of ...My life, my family, my hobbies.... and a few stray thoughts.Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.comBlogger821125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-83967208413046994302024-02-20T11:25:00.000-06:002024-02-20T11:25:16.591-06:00Today in My Life... 02-20-2024<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVhjuo1bcCHHbnyNFvLUym_NkquXPDYup3mq0MNspI8jMq0Tr0d01dcgs17pDv5XltOTYtoRbf0jcGN5gnrGO0MU1gmrZnXrEapVcUj8biWZ1FYVMmFEZW_J57J3ScyAI1ibnTyn-g3VRO1SmbJZpJhizpq4XLgQWhDQmTCAbjdYkK1aPbaraj" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="314" data-original-width="600" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVhjuo1bcCHHbnyNFvLUym_NkquXPDYup3mq0MNspI8jMq0Tr0d01dcgs17pDv5XltOTYtoRbf0jcGN5gnrGO0MU1gmrZnXrEapVcUj8biWZ1FYVMmFEZW_J57J3ScyAI1ibnTyn-g3VRO1SmbJZpJhizpq4XLgQWhDQmTCAbjdYkK1aPbaraj" width="320" /></a></div><p> Today is Tuesday, Februrary 20, 2024</p><p></p><p>I got up this morning: later than usual. I spiked a fever last night, not a high one, but didn't feel quite spunky enough to attend the Women's Circle meeting today. I have 2 teeth that need the fillings redone so I'm thinking that is what is causing the fever. </p><p>I am hearing: Talley as she puts the dishes up from the dishwasher. Jerry now has a personal aide who comes twice a week to help him with his daily living. She is a wonderful young lady..upbeat and jolly most of the time. Helping with whatever needs are found that day. We are very thankful to have her help.</p><p>I am thinking: about the fact that I have promised to help Dr. Rivera learn to paint. Wow.. I haven't painted in so long I'm sure I remember how! lol </p><p>I am wearing: a blue...almost worn completely out....housedress. I tell myself every week that "next payday" I'm going to buy some clothes. I haven't bought many things to wear in the last 7 years...it's about time. Everything I own is almost worn out..lol</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1bEGZijvMxY2NxU_QYgV-XUt3fxmVRKVyjzlKBr2EfmLuQNclwvGSf6dwdvqfzQL1cyB6WhVd5lV7gKODA2mD2q0OMz6RvgJChjJOCf_WWL200YTJ-egSh-49l1lFJtvjSdoa0Y3roZcRFZdDBBzq8eVatc7_JaJV2ymjqwqoXSNFFBKwDFO8/s4000/JaponicaLeafing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1bEGZijvMxY2NxU_QYgV-XUt3fxmVRKVyjzlKBr2EfmLuQNclwvGSf6dwdvqfzQL1cyB6WhVd5lV7gKODA2mD2q0OMz6RvgJChjJOCf_WWL200YTJ-egSh-49l1lFJtvjSdoa0Y3roZcRFZdDBBzq8eVatc7_JaJV2ymjqwqoXSNFFBKwDFO8/s320/JaponicaLeafing.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>As I look out the window: the sun is shining beautifully. What a day for the middle of February. It's supposed to be in the near 70°s today. My bushes think it's time to bloom out and I'm afraid I will lose all the little berries from my Japonica. <br /> <p></p><p>The current book is: <u>The King of the West </u> by Pedro Urvi. It's a young adult book in the fantasy genre. It's definitely not in the <u>As the Bell Tolls</u> class, but it's good enough for an easy read to fall asleep at night. :) This is the 7th in a long series by this author. I guess I'll read it until I get tired of it. :) </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifAdxxUvf7XHNYLYfufuiz164f6OHHJPuTf16c-k-LmEt80MBBUFBkF-ciJHWWi2WNPrYpsY3sxmut9dAaZTZuhCBsWxe1a-GINqClDzWJEnHGEqDn8WH6KJ3XBn6lXYuta-zeT9N1mbDPFe4Sy46frUcINwD4FO1os-LrOcXYqsGm5lds_KLQ/s4000/OneRowKnitScarf2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifAdxxUvf7XHNYLYfufuiz164f6OHHJPuTf16c-k-LmEt80MBBUFBkF-ciJHWWi2WNPrYpsY3sxmut9dAaZTZuhCBsWxe1a-GINqClDzWJEnHGEqDn8WH6KJ3XBn6lXYuta-zeT9N1mbDPFe4Sy46frUcINwD4FO1os-LrOcXYqsGm5lds_KLQ/s320/OneRowKnitScarf2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Creatively: I've been a busy girl. Finally. Picked up my knitting again. Have knitted soooo many scarves, wrist cuffs that I think I may turn into one. Got started naalbinding and then couldn't put that down. Then decided to make a plaque hanger to hang my coat by the door. Then my friend wanted one so made her one too.. lol But all make me happy.. so I don't mind the busyness. <br /><p></p><p>Plans for the day: None... Still feel a little punk so am not going to plan a lot for today. Probably knit some..may do some hand sewing. But definitely nothing that requires a lot of moving around. Maybe tomorrow will be better. </p><p><br /></p><p>As I wandered through Facebook today I came across this quote from J.R.R. Tolkein. I've heard parts of it before but never realized he is the one who wrote it! I love it. </p><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg45h5fQx-99KFVDRhK9vqhhCpJ8z7M0R9WpePWpqSHmuOnpZ6Au0ggh0RUmD1p93nDZjFCjGBUC4oS6Q_YKdQAwJXcOSFQdmhyWzDJUukSaMcQUG5afNa4zW_u7NGaLw8YyXr5Lb6v-6qWhOGBeNLzCm2kMab0hfAdB4LRknqI03asC0MCBa5T/s2048/AfricanViolets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1875" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg45h5fQx-99KFVDRhK9vqhhCpJ8z7M0R9WpePWpqSHmuOnpZ6Au0ggh0RUmD1p93nDZjFCjGBUC4oS6Q_YKdQAwJXcOSFQdmhyWzDJUukSaMcQUG5afNa4zW_u7NGaLw8YyXr5Lb6v-6qWhOGBeNLzCm2kMab0hfAdB4LRknqI03asC0MCBa5T/w246-h225/AfricanViolets.jpg" width="246" /></a></div>“All that is gold does not glitter,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Not all those who wander are lost;</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The old that is strong does not wither,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Deep <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>roots are not reached by the frost. <br /></div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">From the ashes a fire shall be woken,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">A light from the shadows shall spring;</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Renewed shall be blade that was broken,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The crownless again shall be king.” </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">(The Lord of Rings)</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Perhaps I will be back faster than this time. I hope so. Be kind today and enjoy all those close around you... and even some not so close. Have a wonderful day!</div></div>Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-72541044152677813072023-08-28T07:32:00.001-05:002023-08-28T07:32:58.416-05:00Today in My Life ... August 28, 2023<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLnrrtjUfiCCL07COEeqJvfdzFYsLnkaklu3Xz9GNbs1LeFngaCaf1z-Q2e_PLnMjuXnRO9Nq-u4g1zoNXLoN-3ptTk-SjGxad9TI0w-2SStYFhKKPDghNppyBP_CLBidoxoaFdaxCNd1ojW1WaVm9K3OG3drNAGRkRtVmpubGNNRmKzvj-lS/s600/TodayInMyLife%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="314" data-original-width="600" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLnrrtjUfiCCL07COEeqJvfdzFYsLnkaklu3Xz9GNbs1LeFngaCaf1z-Q2e_PLnMjuXnRO9Nq-u4g1zoNXLoN-3ptTk-SjGxad9TI0w-2SStYFhKKPDghNppyBP_CLBidoxoaFdaxCNd1ojW1WaVm9K3OG3drNAGRkRtVmpubGNNRmKzvj-lS/s320/TodayInMyLife%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><i>Today is:</i> August 28, 2023<p></p><p><i>Today in my life:</i> I sit here and think back to a time when I had no computer and felt as if the world was passing me by.. lol I just knew that as my grandchildren grew up their knowledge of how these things worked would surpass me to the point we would have nothing to talk about. Little did I know! This still happens, but it's not anywhere near what I thought it would be. :)</p><p><i>I got up this morning: </i>at 5:00 and turned on the coffee pot as I passed by to turn the alarm off to take the dogs out. It's quite the eye opener when one forgets to turn the alarm off and nonchalantly opens an outside door... ask me how I know!</p><p><i>I am hearing: </i> the oxygen concentrator that is humming away beside the door. It's in here to keep the noise from permeating our bedroom at night. </p><p><i>I am thinking: </i>that I have outlived my time. The world as we know it today is not the one I grew up in and I find that very sad for our children and grandchildren. The idea that homes need security systems when there was a time that no one even locked their doors is quite sad for me. </p><p><i>I am wearing: </i>my pajamas.. it's still very early and I will dress later. Sweet DH is still sleeping and my clattering around in the shower and flapping closet doors might be a little much.. :)</p><p><i>As I look out the window: </i>I do so love to see the birds fly back and forth to the birdhouse hanging from the eave. I can hear the baby birds chirping from a window in our bedroom Every year we have several bird families flying in and out and we can see them from at least 2 windows of the house. </p><p><i>The current book is: <u>The Assassin's Target: CIA Assassin </u> </i> This is the last of a series of books written by Auston King. This series is reminiscent of the books by Vince Flynn and Daniel Silva...but he is not quite as good. With that said, I would still recommend his books. </p><p><i>Creatively: </i>I have done a few things. Since we have a new great grandson I loaded the loom and put together a small blanket and made a receiving blanket for Casey. What a joy to do! I also got the old knitting needles out and have been keeping the hands busy in the evenings making wristlets and scarves. I find that when crocheting and having to count stitches, my macular degeneration causes me problems...especially if I am trying to use a dark colored yarn. So I have been sticking with the knitting needles. </p><p><i>Plans for the day: </i>It's off the hospital this morning for the yearly mammogram. Never my favorite thing to do, but necessary. Then on to do a few errands before coming home. Seems I enjoy home more all the time.. :)</p><p>It's been extremely hot...but then it's August. Triple digit heat for days on end. If it's 80° at 5am and that feels soooo cool you want to sit on the porch with coffee even if you can't see your hand in front of your face... for me that's amazing. But September is on the horizon so we stay indoors and busy... or not busy... as the day unfolds. </p><p>As I sip my second cup of coffee and watch our fur babies sleeping away in their beds beside me, I'll say "Hope your day goes well." Sending hugs.. :) </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-37681835871483244042023-08-07T06:59:00.002-05:002023-08-07T06:59:40.407-05:00Casey Jaymes Kemper<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZV36YlpFtbIfqhb0Ku3G1FJTHwzsQnkms3rYzQMEZkFVAwbSP0eoKTXhY6H4VhHknCNVnZCJ2ZJ7X9WeprIwxVTSOCmc3ZknrOuuwfOQ8Q-zguvfkc3ipmXRPSewxVzRAqMAQGeNtlmD2qh8xnGvw2dC8aquOULeC0sYPJ93e6hMBcc34toI/s1920/CaseyJaymesKemper08062023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZV36YlpFtbIfqhb0Ku3G1FJTHwzsQnkms3rYzQMEZkFVAwbSP0eoKTXhY6H4VhHknCNVnZCJ2ZJ7X9WeprIwxVTSOCmc3ZknrOuuwfOQ8Q-zguvfkc3ipmXRPSewxVzRAqMAQGeNtlmD2qh8xnGvw2dC8aquOULeC0sYPJ93e6hMBcc34toI/s320/CaseyJaymesKemper08062023.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p> Meet the newest of the new... our Great Grandson Casey Jaymes Kemper born last night August 6, 2023 .. I am just delighted with this little fella. :) He is the our daughter Paula's 5th grandchild and I have to say that I'm wishing I lived in Wichita, KS right now. :)<br /><p></p><p><br /></p>Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-84349170613902198702023-08-02T04:36:00.000-05:002023-08-02T04:36:28.541-05:00Why Am I Up?<p> It's 3:45am.. why am I up? This has become a trend in the last couple of weeks. As the old saying goes "Up before breakfast!". </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGR3fm6AvTExZmchpErBaZ1fmyDMfFk4aAVHy2JJnE8WTm6na50Rh8Uh1W3bAlSF6t45foaRSGUZYU7q2jk-mb8UYpxgGDQFz_UdUHx49lmi1cUHuK4kjAXdb-rpcjlcNnKKtFy4-Np3Yf2xnDTRdDjlmv7fo2KZx7yciiFv7yfigguU9RoUv4/s4000/Scarf2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGR3fm6AvTExZmchpErBaZ1fmyDMfFk4aAVHy2JJnE8WTm6na50Rh8Uh1W3bAlSF6t45foaRSGUZYU7q2jk-mb8UYpxgGDQFz_UdUHx49lmi1cUHuK4kjAXdb-rpcjlcNnKKtFy4-Np3Yf2xnDTRdDjlmv7fo2KZx7yciiFv7yfigguU9RoUv4/s320/Scarf2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>I still have quite a bit of the black and white yarn I've been using, so I started another scarf. Not quite the same pattern is showing up as I go along, but still showing the the same geometrics. I have to say I am enjoying getting back into knitting. <br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheoTc7cb05nOBIKKapwpOFKcNNtqfsT51wVsdZkQCY0hVh8gvbub14ckM-cwi1DKiI8ZeoUOm4IcCT_MdJOQOTDEjDkAmFwhN8APk1LSfqzksqFT1gIh_yNbzY90gzyWCdcY_x79Snd6VWRLAEq6v_BIPCmlaq9lbtNv6aZlSuoQMUiDVrK8od/s4000/Scarf2hole.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheoTc7cb05nOBIKKapwpOFKcNNtqfsT51wVsdZkQCY0hVh8gvbub14ckM-cwi1DKiI8ZeoUOm4IcCT_MdJOQOTDEjDkAmFwhN8APk1LSfqzksqFT1gIh_yNbzY90gzyWCdcY_x79Snd6VWRLAEq6v_BIPCmlaq9lbtNv6aZlSuoQMUiDVrK8od/s320/Scarf2hole.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>However, I'm not sure I'm up for the "frogging" that will be taking place as soon as I wake up enough to not totally mess up this scarf and have to start over. I have NO IDEA how I managed to mess up 4 rows without noticing the screw up! <br /></p><p>I was knitting this last night while we were watching the making of Band Of Brothers and I guess I became more interested in the show than in what I was doing. I have to say that <a href="https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tTP1TcwNE03sjBg9BJISsxLUchPU0gqyi_JSC0qBgB07gjk&q=band+of+brothers&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS782US782&oq=Band+of&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCggBEC4YsQMYgAQyDQgAEAAY4wIYsQMYgAQyCggBEC4YsQMYgAQyBggCEEUYOTINCAMQLhiDARixAxiABDIHCAQQABiABDIGCAUQRRhBMgYIBhBFGDwyBggHEEUYPNIBCDQ2NzlqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8" target="_blank">Band Of Brothers</a> is one of the most moving series I have ever seen and I will see it many more times since we liked it so well we bought it. </p><p><br /></p><p>I had a call yesterday from grandson Jeff. What a joy that guy is.. lol He is expecting his first child and he said the baby will be born via section on August 9th. I can hardly wait and I'm sure his wife is even more ready than I am. :) </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKOJh6aNfC0OwDoWSvNp5fk-hUOLSMlrMEt2vTmbEXLbmZsBRqDXBQ-UiJOaRMTjtRLiJt_0kYCso-WprPvkrpdaku2qeL4NuhCGoQiBKCOL9bCBco7Cvsj8h5zdQ19Eh_3GHqnz5ifHbgQVY2onZ_fS1Kv9gcLgtrH2zLcUUzgsrDVz_vzFKu/s4000/moon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKOJh6aNfC0OwDoWSvNp5fk-hUOLSMlrMEt2vTmbEXLbmZsBRqDXBQ-UiJOaRMTjtRLiJt_0kYCso-WprPvkrpdaku2qeL4NuhCGoQiBKCOL9bCBco7Cvsj8h5zdQ19Eh_3GHqnz5ifHbgQVY2onZ_fS1Kv9gcLgtrH2zLcUUzgsrDVz_vzFKu/s320/moon.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>The moon this morning is awesome. I went out to try to capture it on camera and it just wouldn't work for me for some reason. I believe I could sit outside and watch the moon for hours on nights like this. It's huge and beautifully clear.<br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Temps for the last few days have been horrible. Triple digits around 107° every day and we've had poor workmen out working in it fixing the soffits and eaves of our house. I feel for anyone having to work outside in this heat. Weather says we're in for a cold front the end of the week.. only around 104° .. not much of a cold front if you ask me.. </p><p><br /></p><p>It's now 4:30am and I've had one cup of coffee, the dogs are sleeping on their beds in here with me, I can hear the oxygen concentrator buzzing and it seems the whole world is sleeping quietly. What a blessing it is to be safe in our home, cool and comfortable, with the ones we love. Every now and then I am a bit overwhelmed with the ocean of blessings that we have had bestowed upon us. </p><p>Enjoy your day, hug your loved ones... </p>Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-24912924009965847652023-07-30T10:56:00.002-05:002023-07-30T10:56:10.614-05:00Today in My Life .. July 30, 2023<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZM8_1ZZXJCsKA3n0BuO9tW2G1hSjtcP44to_HAwLlrZiemMM5jD53locyRdl__SS8Q8WatsczfaFQtlN7SHx8-8zhNVdklRCsm9hRK1mh0yR48a-LjX711oa1ElxplBwrp6DKRnwRK-umhJrzBEWnBTZYPmYypcIygZy1T5LqSZnSa2zSI969/s600/TodayInMyLife%20(1).jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="314" data-original-width="600" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZM8_1ZZXJCsKA3n0BuO9tW2G1hSjtcP44to_HAwLlrZiemMM5jD53locyRdl__SS8Q8WatsczfaFQtlN7SHx8-8zhNVdklRCsm9hRK1mh0yR48a-LjX711oa1ElxplBwrp6DKRnwRK-umhJrzBEWnBTZYPmYypcIygZy1T5LqSZnSa2zSI969/s320/TodayInMyLife%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <u>Today in my life</u>: I am astounded that it is already the 30th of July! The year is half over and all I've done is blink my eyes!<p></p><p><u>I got up this morning</u>: at 5:30am which is a lot later than I have been getting up. Seems I wake up about 2:30 or 3am and can't go back to sleep so I just get up. So today was a real "sleep in" day..lol </p><p><u>I am wearing:</u> a really, REALLY, wonky long dress that will cover my feet when I'm sitting in my chair...and that is truly necessary these days. My feet are always cold.</p><p><u>I look out the window</u>: and am so pleased that the crepe myrtles are blooming, the daylilies have just finished blooming and some of the roses are going for round 2!! Such a pretty site to see looking out the kitchen window early in the morning. </p><p><u>I am hearing</u>: the buzz of the printer next to me that drives me to distraction. So tempted to turn it off, but DH may decide to print something in a minute..</p><p><u>I am thinking</u>: not a lot this morning. My brain seems to be stuck in neutral. </p><p><u>I am grateful for:</u> all the memories that are held in every picture. And the fact that those can be passed on to future generations at will. Amazing. </p><p><u>From the kitchen</u>: came a large bowl of Tapioca pudding last evening .. It's DH's favorite.. right up there with Custard Pie. And mine even if I pay for it with a higher blood sugar. </p><p><u>Current book:</u> is the fifth book in a series called The Kingsfall Histories. This one is called "Endfall" and has all the mages, dragons, monsters a good science fiction book needs..lol It's written by David Estes and he is quite good. </p><p><u>Creatively:</u> these are many things started and only a few finished. My procrastination button is stuck in the down position these days.. sigh</p><p><u>Around the house:</u> this seems to be the day for extra things. Pills for the dogs, cutting DHs hair, doing all those little things and for some reason they seem to be a little overwhelming today. My brain is not keeping up..lol</p><p><u>From the learning desk:</u> there isn't much happening. I have tried to "learn Spanish" with an online thing a couple of times and it's a great site, but I keep forgetting to go there.. sigh</p><p><u>Final thoughts:</u> I talked to my sister on Friday .. seems like it's a long time between talks. That's not good. I told her we need to set up days.. like every Tuesday and Friday..lol Maybe we wouldn't get so busy we forget! </p><p>Here's a favorite thing:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG4snnhWMuG2Q_JA_QoKXZhjGYff9qAkSQgCR1t-QGS4MtF9N-jIBfwkCu8f9WjgXxoA7s_3ClQjE3YBdJ-JBJg3XBz6PLMif0iUSdgedBLUW16FuShQIbGEwjKBuoZ-bcdqu_jFttxIkopa1s1YSqsNFGWBVd2-PHHkWyDQzTPeOmWB3SfaoN/s4000/PhilTeaInfuser.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG4snnhWMuG2Q_JA_QoKXZhjGYff9qAkSQgCR1t-QGS4MtF9N-jIBfwkCu8f9WjgXxoA7s_3ClQjE3YBdJ-JBJg3XBz6PLMif0iUSdgedBLUW16FuShQIbGEwjKBuoZ-bcdqu_jFttxIkopa1s1YSqsNFGWBVd2-PHHkWyDQzTPeOmWB3SfaoN/s320/PhilTeaInfuser.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>This tea infuser was a gift from son and daughter in law many years ago. I love how it keeps the bits of Lemon Balm that I use to make my tea from floating out and ending up in my teacup. It's one of my very favorite things.</p><p><br /></p><p>Have a good day. Stay cool. Enjoy your family and friends. Make it a pleasant memory. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p></p>Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-50749668786020099772023-07-27T06:07:00.000-05:002023-07-27T06:07:35.560-05:00Triple Digit Heat...Knit SMALL Things...<p>July 27, 2023</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Vo3R2mHtqOQ4WZc6rkNj3QWXyuWwzvi2ecaa5CYrUVlvVwG-UHuYxVGxyNRxXs-aQYe_ahxG7UZIuNuMcmzbVQEPv9vnDU5xgP8eWaRDUvF9yV_QicS_fh7jIzxKrrEjW24r4QiAo2WCSz1xePYtarxhV93mBHulFGDymyw4KlhpmNv4PEpb/s4000/DeerKatieRosemaryLemonBalm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Vo3R2mHtqOQ4WZc6rkNj3QWXyuWwzvi2ecaa5CYrUVlvVwG-UHuYxVGxyNRxXs-aQYe_ahxG7UZIuNuMcmzbVQEPv9vnDU5xgP8eWaRDUvF9yV_QicS_fh7jIzxKrrEjW24r4QiAo2WCSz1xePYtarxhV93mBHulFGDymyw4KlhpmNv4PEpb/s320/DeerKatieRosemaryLemonBalm.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> If I get up early enough, I can water my flowers outside with relatively cool weather. And I have to do this since my Lemon Balm is very unhappy with the direct sunlight.. or is not happy sharing her home with the Rosemary.. not sure which. But she does have to be watered every day and still shows signs of stress..hmm What to do.. </p><p>As a result of the 100+ degree weather almost every day this past week, knitting anything larger than a scarf is an absolute no-no. Since I've done very little knitting in the past few years it was a few days before my fingers remembered what they should be doing.. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOYAMOp9TIlB3hZQaXvCVXgiqSugzoufucG2RrX7r8ZhPLgXv2dMkdnbAQfycnrISqsw0kw_WLRrho4S2_D9yAa_OrIma491m_Lt8DgnVBIkJqOevjnww2ljn412KlFkgctcVCypAQmYGXDs-ITHfMq_GfAFO_KmaKvrMlA8UboN9j5_xv618I/s2874/Coat2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2874" data-original-width="1798" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOYAMOp9TIlB3hZQaXvCVXgiqSugzoufucG2RrX7r8ZhPLgXv2dMkdnbAQfycnrISqsw0kw_WLRrho4S2_D9yAa_OrIma491m_Lt8DgnVBIkJqOevjnww2ljn412KlFkgctcVCypAQmYGXDs-ITHfMq_GfAFO_KmaKvrMlA8UboN9j5_xv618I/s320/Coat2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>I started knitting a pair of Wrist Cuffs to wear with my coat (that I had to make last year since I lost my favorite one...ughh). I had some black and white yarn left over from another project so I used it. The cuffs turned out beautifully so I used some wooden buttons that I bought for use with a crazy quilt and they were good too.. serendipitous! <br /> <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS3n72quMhdANsXTcuUU0ql7XMXqLFMQEKy0mGnLewQevWZOMWIEU5w66_RzMDqlpdZe3RQgXPwV9SxNMtoRO2m8fd3X7x0r0XUT-TivSiAeHlz2n9WskjrGhAsK44nwnV1McZI12BgHKl-LU4c9TbScm1Lrqy7zipg7rb-9eJupt1MQWd2WwY/s4000/ScarfWristCuffsBW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS3n72quMhdANsXTcuUU0ql7XMXqLFMQEKy0mGnLewQevWZOMWIEU5w66_RzMDqlpdZe3RQgXPwV9SxNMtoRO2m8fd3X7x0r0XUT-TivSiAeHlz2n9WskjrGhAsK44nwnV1McZI12BgHKl-LU4c9TbScm1Lrqy7zipg7rb-9eJupt1MQWd2WwY/s320/ScarfWristCuffsBW.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Since I still had yarn left over (and still do!), I started a matching scarf. Finished it yesterday. I have to say that my favorite scarf pattern is one that was first put online by <a href="https://www.yarnharlot.ca/" target="_blank">The Yarn Harlot</a> , Stepanie Pearl-McPhee many years ago. It's a One Row Pattern and while being very pretty is also reversible and very soft. The pattern is found on her blog, free, <a href="https://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/archives/2006/10/12/one_row_handspun_scarf.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br /><p></p><p>Well, it's now 6:00am and my coffee cup is empty. I think I will remedy that and refill it, move to my chair in the den and settle in. It's going to be a bit of a busy day...workmen here working outside yesterday, today and probably tomorrow. Makes for interesting times.. :) </p><p>Have a good day today...stay cool and enjoy whatever your hands find to do.. </p>Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-81859680186698647282023-07-25T10:11:00.000-05:002023-07-25T10:11:06.151-05:00Tea and Toast<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZeUjXq58S5ZYQkrBVlaF7TLo0pwdJSYnI4_RQeDwY3FlnZF0ehwta95UITAI3waCpuZ_ftYWbFqpWaLHDlem9oAsZc6rMW_NRyFJzC5X9jCxBmbEQae_yDHs_KBuoQag16G0Rr1Ltv0kmYO3GXXUrVHJF8H_c6X64-u9OCKiMG03DxAFKlm-O/s4000/LemonBalmAppleMint1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZeUjXq58S5ZYQkrBVlaF7TLo0pwdJSYnI4_RQeDwY3FlnZF0ehwta95UITAI3waCpuZ_ftYWbFqpWaLHDlem9oAsZc6rMW_NRyFJzC5X9jCxBmbEQae_yDHs_KBuoQag16G0Rr1Ltv0kmYO3GXXUrVHJF8H_c6X64-u9OCKiMG03DxAFKlm-O/s320/LemonBalmAppleMint1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div> It's a beautiful morning. Cool 80° now, but weather says it feels like 77°. It was cooler this morning and I made it out in time to pick the Lemon Balm and Apple Mint. The Lemon Balm needs to be moved...I think the sun is burning it.. :( I got it in and washed it a couple of times.. It's on the counter drying now. Had Lemon Balm tea yesterday and am having Mint tea this morning. <br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9w3bXtb_U9estczbpjoW_s_krHWsmNkfrdGySn9ggOMLc4m0jEmR_T3uO02rynVjn7MkPrIKc6yMTvHBpzKthha5NSMx41XJRrGOfAexpYdWfQNHirpGmT4i2Le7mAnbim5w5LLLMKvpiA4mKpNCRWEV-uCJMm6KD57j2OXTBkvOAQEHbP-_o/s4000/PeasantBread.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9w3bXtb_U9estczbpjoW_s_krHWsmNkfrdGySn9ggOMLc4m0jEmR_T3uO02rynVjn7MkPrIKc6yMTvHBpzKthha5NSMx41XJRrGOfAexpYdWfQNHirpGmT4i2Le7mAnbim5w5LLLMKvpiA4mKpNCRWEV-uCJMm6KD57j2OXTBkvOAQEHbP-_o/s320/PeasantBread.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p>I don't know what's gotten into me, but I've been on a baking spree for a couple of days. I made Peasant Bread using the recipe from <a href="https://alexandracooks.com/" target="_blank">Alexandra's Kitchen</a>. Go have a look .. she has many wonderful recipes. <br /><p></p><p>I've used this recipe many times and the only thing I change is .. I add 1 tbsp. gluten for each cup of flour and 1 tbsp. dough conditioner for the entire recipe. This makes it just like Wonder Bread..lol.. anyone remember that bread??!! </p><p>The recipe itself is <a href="https://alexandracooks.com/2012/11/07/my-mothers-peasant-bread-the-best-easiest-bread-you-will-ever-make/" target="_blank">HERE</a>..</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXOZinMFdlX4CLLEv2lQSof5YC6YSN-9VcBaRHp92WRkGdhJnIrTvkv1Q4bwrwwSodTPLCqtWfWgqT_9z9q23mVxav6cVfNyFjy19hgJz5hb8pJ3hEjzSwTm6aSQ6Z5QE3ir7K5sWdAw4aPrrhKClTY51RXjKhY6YsDf5RhxLhmoEygkFc-z1G/s4000/CustardPie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXOZinMFdlX4CLLEv2lQSof5YC6YSN-9VcBaRHp92WRkGdhJnIrTvkv1Q4bwrwwSodTPLCqtWfWgqT_9z9q23mVxav6cVfNyFjy19hgJz5hb8pJ3hEjzSwTm6aSQ6Z5QE3ir7K5sWdAw4aPrrhKClTY51RXjKhY6YsDf5RhxLhmoEygkFc-z1G/s320/CustardPie.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span> In the process of spending all that energy, I also made a Custard Pie. I can't take credit for just WANTING to make that pie.. The fact is, I'd had that pie crust in the fridge until it was almost out of date.. use it or lose.. ya know.. And my sweet husband likes Custard so it was a win-win .. </span><p></p><p>I used a different recipe than I usually do. It's called Grandma's Egg Custard Pie. I made it exactly like the recipe .. <a href="https://www.food.com/recipe/grandmas-egg-custard-pie-181205" target="_blank">HERE</a> .. but it calls for an egg white to coat the crust before you bake the pie. The egg white is supposed to keep the crust from becoming soggy... Well, I didn't want to have an egg yolk sitting around doing nothing, so I skipped that part and just stuck the crust in the hot oven for about 7 or 8 minutes to harden it a bit and voila'.. no soggy crust. </p><p>It actually turned out very well. My hon says it's the "best pie I've ever had"! You don't suppose he was buttering me up, do ya?? :) </p><p>I'm a little on the tired side today. I don't expect to get much done today except maybe knit on my scarf.. I'll show that in another post.. :)</p><p>Have a good day.. rest if you need to..Hugs.. <br /><br /></p><p><br /></p>Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-78083491822277730282023-07-24T10:50:00.000-05:002023-07-24T10:50:05.052-05:00Finding a Few Old Things<div class="separator"><p style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /> Good morning. I'm sitting here wishing it was cool enough to go out and cut Lemon Balm and Apple Mint to dry and keep for tea... but alas it's already nearing 90° out there and the sun is high. It has been a beautiful, wonderful spring with rain several days a week until now. The grass is green and the magnolia trees are full with beautiful green leaves. The Crepe Myrtles are blossoming and covered with rose pink flowers. </p></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I was looking for something "lost" the other day in my sewing boxes and came across this little Biscornu that I made 15 years ago. What a blast from the past..lol.. when I was totally enthralled with anything that had to do with embroidery. <img border="0" data-original-height="3422" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPb94LZqSVBcCklwEx3cZd4P-Eg-wY1mvJ-EWtYt0QAiyGH_6bFCkUMhfyGfwbwm7MBUqCgJo2KuC5s2vulS6TDpNRrarHBC6o8Qkc3XlT34o7uXlP9bOARESNxYe0jvV7HbVGri7kUPwYmwB6-K3BDp6kWtm-NU4W_FyImzkAIZQWMc9hlBhX/s320/Biscornu20072.jpg" width="281" /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPb94LZqSVBcCklwEx3cZd4P-Eg-wY1mvJ-EWtYt0QAiyGH_6bFCkUMhfyGfwbwm7MBUqCgJo2KuC5s2vulS6TDpNRrarHBC6o8Qkc3XlT34o7uXlP9bOARESNxYe0jvV7HbVGri7kUPwYmwB6-K3BDp6kWtm-NU4W_FyImzkAIZQWMc9hlBhX/s3422/Biscornu20072.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3422" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPb94LZqSVBcCklwEx3cZd4P-Eg-wY1mvJ-EWtYt0QAiyGH_6bFCkUMhfyGfwbwm7MBUqCgJo2KuC5s2vulS6TDpNRrarHBC6o8Qkc3XlT34o7uXlP9bOARESNxYe0jvV7HbVGri7kUPwYmwB6-K3BDp6kWtm-NU4W_FyImzkAIZQWMc9hlBhX/s320/Biscornu20072.jpg" width="281" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>This blog began as a way to keep up with my embroidery journey and I was fascinated with anything on a blog now called <a href="https://pintangle.com/stitch-dictionary/" target="_blank">Pintangle</a>. Sharon Boggan has had this blog up for many years and it has evolved and yet stayed the same. If you are interested in embroidery at all... this is the place for you!</p><p></p><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPb94LZqSVBcCklwEx3cZd4P-Eg-wY1mvJ-EWtYt0QAiyGH_6bFCkUMhfyGfwbwm7MBUqCgJo2KuC5s2vulS6TDpNRrarHBC6o8Qkc3XlT34o7uXlP9bOARESNxYe0jvV7HbVGri7kUPwYmwB6-K3BDp6kWtm-NU4W_FyImzkAIZQWMc9hlBhX/s3422/Biscornu20072.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPb94LZqSVBcCklwEx3cZd4P-Eg-wY1mvJ-EWtYt0QAiyGH_6bFCkUMhfyGfwbwm7MBUqCgJo2KuC5s2vulS6TDpNRrarHBC6o8Qkc3XlT34o7uXlP9bOARESNxYe0jvV7HbVGri7kUPwYmwB6-K3BDp6kWtm-NU4W_FyImzkAIZQWMc9hlBhX/s3422/Biscornu20072.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwU6HWmlpaAFy6ds43iOTN6_RwJtbdHjHdXFATvKJ43qYb105HoXf31o7ZiXpFn3nJO0mSw6t4Z6ELF3zJ5L4c6n_774SIvZgTAZFK30HspPdPUVJ_n16uaDrVixqD54Yu4NtDMuN8Gr1HXiJ84kup5b1MOqiZfcFfwroYi7RFOYBBOIFn_nq3/s4000/Biscornu2007.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwU6HWmlpaAFy6ds43iOTN6_RwJtbdHjHdXFATvKJ43qYb105HoXf31o7ZiXpFn3nJO0mSw6t4Z6ELF3zJ5L4c6n_774SIvZgTAZFK30HspPdPUVJ_n16uaDrVixqD54Yu4NtDMuN8Gr1HXiJ84kup5b1MOqiZfcFfwroYi7RFOYBBOIFn_nq3/s320/Biscornu2007.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>There are many places on line to find Biscornu patterns if you are interested in embroidery. They are quick to do and fun to make. Here is a you tube tutorial on how to put one together .. </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAiYtLHZXYA" target="_blank">The House of Langford.. Biscornu</a> </p><p>Here is a free pattern from</p><p><a href="https://www.thecrossstitchguild.com/cross-stitch-basics/stitchers-study/making-biscornu.aspx" target="_blank">The Stitcher's Forum</a></p><p>Here are some free patterns from </p><p><a href="https://fabyreilly.com/product-category/free-patterns/" target="_blank">Faby Reilly Designs</a></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5RYElFIjvXr-fe3shkFnFc5Qj0ppLu1MFZ4Cu4j9epjxjC2LGn7pR8bn2JV5sNykumS6xeesG_E08-k0_mPk5pf8h9sZjN1AIDJlo9huOrpwAdU0V_8RiZIEL1P9thKzz5iuruubILq2uum8npeZJ7XFczUF1z-tk5G1QQOKFGP9wytGLHK36/s605/RainbowFishOilPainting.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="443" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5RYElFIjvXr-fe3shkFnFc5Qj0ppLu1MFZ4Cu4j9epjxjC2LGn7pR8bn2JV5sNykumS6xeesG_E08-k0_mPk5pf8h9sZjN1AIDJlo9huOrpwAdU0V_8RiZIEL1P9thKzz5iuruubILq2uum8npeZJ7XFczUF1z-tk5G1QQOKFGP9wytGLHK36/s320/RainbowFishOilPainting.jpg" width="234" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>I also came across a few photos of paintings.. Some kept and some painted out. Like this one.. This is part of a painting I did for my husband. He made several changes during the incarnations of this painting.. lol One was this fish..</p><p>I actually loved the way it came out and I guess I should make a entire painting just of this little piece. It was eventually painted out of the large painting as he decided he would rather not have it. </p><p><br /></p><p>It's amazing how just looking at a few "found" things can make a lost item a memorable "travel through time" journey. </p><p>I'm trying to get back into the habit of blogging. I will try to do better.. :) </p><p>Hugs and have a wonderful day... hug your family and enjoy each moment. </p><br /><p><br /></p>Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-51661572518899816512023-04-09T08:30:00.008-05:002023-04-09T08:38:44.286-05:00Hello Again!<p> If I wait another few weeks it will have been a whole year since I have posted. It has been an up and down kind of year as far as our health is concerned and as for right now... we are doing great. It's Easter Sunday today and the day is warm and sunny, the kind of day everyone wishes for when laying plans for Easter egg hunts and spending time with family. </p><p>And speaking of family.. 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All of these meals go into gallon sized ziplock bags that I label and get frozen flat in our chest freezer. The night before I pull one out and put it in the refrigerator to thaw. Each one cooks in the crockpot so it’s very simple and doesn’t heat up the house or require me being in the kitchen when I don’t have time. The initial investment for all the <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>groceries is quite a bit but if I calculate it out per meal this is very reasonable for a large family. The amount I prep usually lasts us 6-7 weeks and dinner leftovers get used for lunches or the next night’s dinner. I’ve perfected a list that our family really likes and are cost effective with not too many ingredients. Hope this helps some others looking for budgeting in the kitchen! </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Sloppy Joes:</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 lb. Ground turkey or beef </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 onion diced</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 green pepper diced</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 15oz. Can tomato sauce</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 packet Sloppy Joe Seasoning</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Add all ingredients to a freezer bag and seal. Mix the bag to incorporate ingredients. Cook in the slow cooker on HIGH 3-4 hours. Serve on buns or rolls.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Sausage and Lentil Soup</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">2 packages of sausage or kielbasa, sliced</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9xZbqXFovWC9M5-fHBo_UkTO8tgk8e3B_dJMmIdPcZC1ucp2Dny33QNwn_g4Pr1ROy0wtE_dVZ6GcwbjJdyCIkPk8K2IiEwfKJ3UDvkjPVgH1Ei8XAWtaSHyKb_DCb3_QezojKiYLJRlVJaLkhx6p2cShdwzwfEDdyD1KbXhHbJNJcOJUw/s2048/DSCF0245.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9xZbqXFovWC9M5-fHBo_UkTO8tgk8e3B_dJMmIdPcZC1ucp2Dny33QNwn_g4Pr1ROy0wtE_dVZ6GcwbjJdyCIkPk8K2IiEwfKJ3UDvkjPVgH1Ei8XAWtaSHyKb_DCb3_QezojKiYLJRlVJaLkhx6p2cShdwzwfEDdyD1KbXhHbJNJcOJUw/s320/DSCF0245.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>2c. Brown lentils</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 bag baby carrots</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">3-4 stalks of celery diced</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 onion diced</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">2-3 cloves garlic minced</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 15oz. Can diced tomatoes</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1T. Italian Seasoning</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Add all ingredients to a freezer bag. Cook in the crockpot on HIGH 4-5 hours. Serve with bread or rolls.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Hawaiian Meatballs</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">2 lbs. Frozen meatballs</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1/4c. Brown sugar</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1/4c. Soy sauce</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1/2t. Garlic powder </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 jar sweet and sour sauce</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 red pepper diced</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 green pepper diced</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 onion diced</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 can pineapple chunks with juice</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Add all ingredients to a freezer bag. Cook in the crockpot on LOW 6-8 hours. Serve over rice.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Cilantro Lime Chicken</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">3-4 chicken breasts or thighs</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Juice from 2-3 limes</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 small bunch cilantro chopped</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 bag frozen corn</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 onion chopped</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 can black beans</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Add all ingredients to a freezer bag. Cook in crockpot on LOW 6-8 hours. Shred chicken and serve over rice or in burritos.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Broccoli Chicken Alfredo</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">3-4 chicken breasts or thighs cut into chunks or strips</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 jar Alfredo sauce</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 bag frozen broccoli or fresh chopped broccoli</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Mix all ingredients in a freezer bag. Cook in a crockpot on LOW 6-8 hours. Serve over fettuccine noodles.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Pepperoncini Pork Roast</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">2-3 lb boneless pork or beef roast</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 jar sliced pepperoncinis with juice</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Add to freezer bag. Cook in crockpot on LOW 6-8 hours. Shred meat and serve over rice or potatoes. Leftover meat is really good in breakfast burritos!</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Chicken Fajitas</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">3-4 chicken breasts cut into strips.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1-2 green peppers sliced</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1-2 red peppers sliced</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 onion sliced </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 pkg. Fajita seasoning</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Add all ingredients to freezer bag. Cook in crockpot on LOW 6-8 hours. Serve over rice or in tortillas for fajitas.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Chicken Cacciatore </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">3-4 chicken breasts or thighs</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 jar chunky veggie style spaghetti sauce</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 zucchini chopped</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 green pepper diced</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 onion diced</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Add all ingredients to freezer bag. Cook in crockpot on LOW 6-8 hours. Serve over rice.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Teriyaki Chicken</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">3-4 chicken breasts cut into chunks</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 onion sliced</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">2 cans diced pineapple with juice</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">2-3 garlic cloves minced</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1c. Teriyaki sauce</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Mix all ingredients in a freezer bag. Cook in crockpot on LOW 6-8 hours. Serve over rice or noodles.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Sausage and Peppers</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">2 packages sausage or kielbasa sliced</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">2 green peppers sliced</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 red pepper sliced</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 onion diced</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">2-3 cloves garlic minced</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 15oz. Can Italian style diced tomatoes </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">2T. Italian Seasoning</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Mix all ingredients in a freezer bag. Drizzle with olive oil and cook in crockpot on LOW 6-8 hours. Serve over noodles.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Don't forget each recipe is for a single bag. Double the amounts if you'd like 20 meals <span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od" style="display: inline-flex; font-family: inherit; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle; width: 16px;"><img alt="🙂" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ta5/1.5/16/1f642.png" style="border: 0px;" width="16" /></span></div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">*Edited to add I had NO IDEA how wildly popular this would be <span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od" style="display: inline-flex; font-family: inherit; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle; width: 16px;"><img alt="😂" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t29/1.5/16/1f602.png" style="border: 0px;" width="16" /></span> I’m sorry there’s no way to respond to all 3,000 + comments and messages I’ve received but THANK YOU. I simply do what works for our large family/budget. I allow these to thaw overnight in the fridge before putting in the crockpot and it’s perfectly safe to cook veggies and meat combined in the crockpot together as long as they reach the appropriate cooking temp. I’ve never had an issue with these and I’ve been doing freezer meals many years. Each bag serves approximately 4-6 depending. I do not pre-cook any of the meat or ingredients. Press all the air from the bags before sealing to help avoid freezer burn. Hope this answers some of the questions!*</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Follow Easy Cooking Ideas for more delicious recipes!<span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od" style="display: inline-flex; font-family: inherit; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle; width: 16px;"><img alt="🤤" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2c/1.5/16/1f924.png" style="border: 0px;" width="16" /></span></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></div><p> I am definitely going to try some of these. We are not pressured by youngsters and their sports all summer, but we do try to beat the heat by using the crockpot and cooking on the porch as much as possible. I usually fill the crockpot and plug it in on the back porch.. check it occasionally and voila'.. supper... no mess, no fuss. </p><p>I hope your Easter Sunday is filled with hope, love and lots of family hugs. Have a very Blessed Day!<br /></p><p><br /></p>Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com0HMQP+MJ Altus, OK, USA34.5891322 -99.313447433.682448163487081 -100.4120802125 35.495816236512923 -98.2148145875tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-1596462573167276252022-08-17T12:10:00.007-05:002022-08-17T12:12:03.051-05:00New Do<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh47TU8vK54pcL7AncIeC0DwgA8nRzK2jMScUBK7aZAZeK-k7g1qLRbJnCooVh5G7d2jmTI29IauwiyU-9CA1kF01IHp4HEVNU7RwltaDcOf15qWb12liL6loEBAXk8x_I1oMcfMUuAAgh7iUnSTwfZYmEpmYiJShZjGDQZ2xubtxxgjk31gA/s4032/Den32022.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh47TU8vK54pcL7AncIeC0DwgA8nRzK2jMScUBK7aZAZeK-k7g1qLRbJnCooVh5G7d2jmTI29IauwiyU-9CA1kF01IHp4HEVNU7RwltaDcOf15qWb12liL6loEBAXk8x_I1oMcfMUuAAgh7iUnSTwfZYmEpmYiJShZjGDQZ2xubtxxgjk31gA/s320/Den32022.jpg" width="156" /></a></div> <p></p><p>We've lived in our home 5 years now and have decided that we need to do a little updating since our home was built in the '70s. We put it off for a few years just because we didn't want to go through all the mess.. plus we both have had health issues. But a month ago we decided the time is right.. so here we go.. It's been 3 days now and it looks like another few days before we can see the progress. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJG_SvvOy3Ry0Z6Uvnfkhj6RnXSZkpGxgoa2z7xP3bXVF-Opr-gvqNzAUep2cedJDGzZd6yzaH4KUebC3lvolVZbSivklNbn7dCzg85Hno5bxk2lSPqiVaVGaeWFIFjQMPe2BxTuhBAgELPTaiQusYM80vVq2t8v-Z4KdRBeZfNXfTQVZjZg/s4032/Den22022.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJG_SvvOy3Ry0Z6Uvnfkhj6RnXSZkpGxgoa2z7xP3bXVF-Opr-gvqNzAUep2cedJDGzZd6yzaH4KUebC3lvolVZbSivklNbn7dCzg85Hno5bxk2lSPqiVaVGaeWFIFjQMPe2BxTuhBAgELPTaiQusYM80vVq2t8v-Z4KdRBeZfNXfTQVZjZg/s320/Den22022.jpg" width="156" /></a></div><p><br /></p>They are spraying the walls today with texture and then will knock it down for a softer look. The ceiling will be White Dove and the beams will be the same. Hopefully that will stop the eye-popping stand out of the beams. <p></p><p>Putting 2 new lights in on the east side of the room for some added light. Really need that. </p><p>Truth is... we both (and the dogs) miss our recliners...lol </p><p>I think the cloud of 40 year old dust is taking a toll on Jerry. He was very sick last night...all night. But.. when this is done, the old dust will be completely gone. That will be a good thing. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJj0U_np5Y6Xzf2HvDG7UvotRF7oSvvFpc9qFaDT3PtmEpvUX--1UMVWtV9piL5Cl0Fz2KdvYDtzMXlViVpop9L_2QImxqapMh3tC4yWt-PTYy0oIJSlkwOacZqAwTjVN-EfxrUg8E0uQlk0Ayg41-YymqHpdradE8xjyela8FXxkCHyFmhw/s4032/Den2022.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2256" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJj0U_np5Y6Xzf2HvDG7UvotRF7oSvvFpc9qFaDT3PtmEpvUX--1UMVWtV9piL5Cl0Fz2KdvYDtzMXlViVpop9L_2QImxqapMh3tC4yWt-PTYy0oIJSlkwOacZqAwTjVN-EfxrUg8E0uQlk0Ayg41-YymqHpdradE8xjyela8FXxkCHyFmhw/s320/Den2022.jpg" width="179" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>It's only 84° right now! True cold front! Temps only supposed to reach 92° today. Wonderful! <p></p><p>Have a great day today.. do something creative even if you don't feel like it. Hugs.. <br /><br /></p>Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-20405172206319680902022-08-14T09:59:00.004-05:002022-08-14T09:59:44.698-05:00Nothing as Good as Children<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> Got a phone call Thursday wanting to know if we were going to be home. Of course..lol It seems 2 of my sons had ridden their bikes to Sturgess to the bike rally .. and Chuck was stopping here on his way home! He got to spend the night and had to go home the next day (yesterday), but was sooo good to see him and to spend time with him. I would post his photo, but he doesn't like to have his pic posted, so will not. <br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRs8MctZ4qvUxg-HzkLAFUlq3Yl-R-SjxZXmrlPe10VRDhVIyU3nDFtjxyXM8vEKNdqzorJy1FVLbroYESAa3EEBVLsXvBrzXmOklUih1znoqegFKSjjba4rPWPIZEzc3BVCu_CW6heg8hORfJjqZ0xyQxa2Vn98CH0nzux0HjOnoD1-jpBA/s2048/116_4378.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRs8MctZ4qvUxg-HzkLAFUlq3Yl-R-SjxZXmrlPe10VRDhVIyU3nDFtjxyXM8vEKNdqzorJy1FVLbroYESAa3EEBVLsXvBrzXmOklUih1znoqegFKSjjba4rPWPIZEzc3BVCu_CW6heg8hORfJjqZ0xyQxa2Vn98CH0nzux0HjOnoD1-jpBA/s320/116_4378.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Sometimes I wonder how I got so terribly attached to our 2 little dogs...and then I see something like this picture. lol Katie was only a few months old 10 years ago when this picture was taken. You can hardly tell her tiny little self apart from the neck pillow I always kept on my chair! And Sam just had to sit on my lap and nose around to whatever he could find. They have become our second set of "children" as we grow older and our kids have all grown up. We love 'em.. </p><p>Temps here in Oklahoma have finally fallen below 100 degrees a couple of days ago... truly feels like a cold front came through when it hit only 98°! Hopefully the heat dome that was sitting over us has either broken or moved on. None of my flowers did very well this year. The only thing that was good were the onions that I put out... they were perfect! Just not enough of them. </p><p>Covid numbers are back up in our county so people are staying in again. Not too happy about that. Time for me to go back to sewing, knitting and spinning... maybe a little painting. </p><p>Hope your days have been good ones. Hug your loved ones and spend as much time as you can with them. </p><p><br /></p>Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-18136600490599008592022-08-05T09:36:00.003-05:002022-08-05T10:21:46.620-05:00The Long Hot Summer and Sourdough Bread<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8PZtRXtdh8xiVTRGtJo4pqsVfobhzhM_imbx7-Jt5A3BDOfdhYo9agSBXK7_jVZOltrL3rI3BOf7mjvA9jEQ61CfFYRXjp8NS2b0-1RTjk8UzUNEAs6_TJFmIKFuVM8IhkM_JqkySIeQswhm5Bit_LIulS94KtIlUkeHKJRo3YCPXSXnM3A" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3372" data-original-width="1960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8PZtRXtdh8xiVTRGtJo4pqsVfobhzhM_imbx7-Jt5A3BDOfdhYo9agSBXK7_jVZOltrL3rI3BOf7mjvA9jEQ61CfFYRXjp8NS2b0-1RTjk8UzUNEAs6_TJFmIKFuVM8IhkM_JqkySIeQswhm5Bit_LIulS94KtIlUkeHKJRo3YCPXSXnM3A" width="140" /></a></div><br />I've tried for years to get a sourdough bread to work.. without any luck, I might add. Finally I found a way that works! Ask me if I'm delighted..lol I put the dough together last night at bedtime and let it rise all night, then punched it down this morning and let it rest another 45 minutes in the pans. Baked it at 450° until it browned and voila' .. it worked! <div><br /></div><div>I worked and worked with this a couple of years ago when there was NO bread on the shelves...yeast was almost impossible to find (had son mail me some from Michigan)... and even flour was not to be found on Amazon. I never could get it to work for me, but I didn't know how. Thanks to<a href="https://www.feastingathome.com/" target="_blank"> </a><i><a href="https://www.feastingathome.com/" target="_blank">feastingathome.com</a> </i>I finally got a full idea of how it's done. I didn't follow completely since I don't have a dutch oven that is the right kind for this, but I followed enough that it worked.. :) Here's the full instructions for this ..<a href="https://www.feastingathome.com/sourdough-bread/" target="_blank"> <i>feastingathome.com/sourd</i><i>ough-bread</i></a> .</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzMp_eUIpWvHIxzat6EWwRvxwFYQS8Kgje6V4JN-ds281ievwdA2fe1q81QBi-j8jdAq1chv7TrXVGOtcHZl0AJeIZQII4S9AccK8e8GHAGhIsaENfRSIGg4zYmqIIxkjDHL1OyFk_z6YCZJwfilihT27E47YBqI1UplBGCXN9uGMaayVBUQ" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzMp_eUIpWvHIxzat6EWwRvxwFYQS8Kgje6V4JN-ds281ievwdA2fe1q81QBi-j8jdAq1chv7TrXVGOtcHZl0AJeIZQII4S9AccK8e8GHAGhIsaENfRSIGg4zYmqIIxkjDHL1OyFk_z6YCZJwfilihT27E47YBqI1UplBGCXN9uGMaayVBUQ" width="117" /></a></div>It's been miserably hot this year with every day for over a month having temps above 100°F. Misery is not even the best word and I can't think of one bad enough. Dangerous is better. Our grandson Dustin is working for a roofer and had heat stroke yesterday. This temperature gauge is on our back porch, in the shade, and this temp shown was yesterday about 5pm. The cotton crop that the poor dry land farmers have is almost negligible. Tiny, short plants with few blooms that we could see from the road as we drove by...and it's just now August. This will definitely be "The Long Hot Summer" .... </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUDgIIa3JZ1AOODR7xTJdwvTq-gwYjD7QHWTdY_nmt59uR3SH-MM6AhgxbQGV578fHi4VtWvkkGk2cOkUQCrev1PnK2bjmYUF7l73TPBmWXVyOCkEcPO5sDwppZPZwoHMSIZuiRHaCd09ZhW7Qu9d88XoE9qwonMJkPPwQvr1RjweKBY_T7w/s4032/20220305_082608.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUDgIIa3JZ1AOODR7xTJdwvTq-gwYjD7QHWTdY_nmt59uR3SH-MM6AhgxbQGV578fHi4VtWvkkGk2cOkUQCrev1PnK2bjmYUF7l73TPBmWXVyOCkEcPO5sDwppZPZwoHMSIZuiRHaCd09ZhW7Qu9d88XoE9qwonMJkPPwQvr1RjweKBY_T7w/s320/20220305_082608.jpg" width="156" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I found another Michael Lee doll on Amazon not long ago. Was so surprised and tickled! A bright spot in a long hot summer..lol </div><div> I had no idea Michael Lee was also in movies! <i>Heaven and Earth, Noble House, Around the World in 80 Days, Operation Dumbo Drop.. </i> amazing.. Here is a youtube video with Michael and some of his later dolls. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4CJZ4lC7U4">Michael Lee</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Hope your weeks have been good. I will try to do better at posting, but no promises made with all the heat. :) Kiss your loved ones and hug your fur babies.. have a wonderful day. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><i><br /></i></div><br /><br /><p></p></div>Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-60552186644639357482022-07-03T10:06:00.006-05:002022-07-03T10:12:36.538-05:00In Times Past<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbzQFDIPV0K0WWVeCEPchqOqw-YDsJ5Swy6XM8_vZQTVWXnXwEddLlCUWgfUcFxBt77pWM6syLJCRDG9Lkw6ckaX9aNzQi1fXBi2aq4g9F4xRNTfap7dNIw08jC-mR-hO2YHNPgXCxCbtZdmUOI40RiWHte-Hp-tTO_cBI5VvaQHffGmyqkA/s2576/102_4119.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1932" data-original-width="2576" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbzQFDIPV0K0WWVeCEPchqOqw-YDsJ5Swy6XM8_vZQTVWXnXwEddLlCUWgfUcFxBt77pWM6syLJCRDG9Lkw6ckaX9aNzQi1fXBi2aq4g9F4xRNTfap7dNIw08jC-mR-hO2YHNPgXCxCbtZdmUOI40RiWHte-Hp-tTO_cBI5VvaQHffGmyqkA/s320/102_4119.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>My brother and I spent a lot of time with Dad's mom and dad in the country. They usually had a cow, chickens and occasionally pigs. As a result, there was always milk, eggs, butter, buttermilk. Grandma kept several crocks on her cabinet that she would pour the fresh milk into and let the cream settle to the top. When her knives would get dull, she would "whet" them across the edge of those crocks to sharpen them. <br /> One day I got so frustrated with my paring knife I almost threw it away. Then I saw one cup upside down on the cabinet .. voila'.. What could it hurt to try??? So I did.. and it worked. Now this is what I do when I have a dull paring knife. May not be chef sharp, but it does what I need done. :) <p></p><p>Daughter and son in law are here and we went to the Backdoor Steakhouse in Blair, OK for supper last night. Had a wonderful time. Going to Russell, OK today and visit some Schuster home places. Totally glad we now have cars... a little hot for the old horse and buggy days.. lol </p><p>Have a good day today and enjoy the 4th of July holiday.</p>Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-90243378062012374162022-07-02T09:38:00.001-05:002022-07-02T09:40:02.191-05:00Reading, Reading, Reading<p> Seems I've been on a real reading kick for the last couple of months. Kindle Unlimited has been my best friend with me reading up to a whole book a day.. sigh Really must stop this. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhw8GwmAdEc7QsqOE8601suilKvanHzuXu0GZ8p5UTb7aLRr2AilMedH1-Ou5M1jjMWp9Phs-0waJ2f4JYkgqc5yznRAZdAabk7hAIt5R1JfIkhsJo5KM-mbocjvjtWQDz3O1hbF23BtbaZfbi8-6FDS-1ZzTI1vgX8uj6oc46MjHxQgmwWKQ" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhw8GwmAdEc7QsqOE8601suilKvanHzuXu0GZ8p5UTb7aLRr2AilMedH1-Ou5M1jjMWp9Phs-0waJ2f4JYkgqc5yznRAZdAabk7hAIt5R1JfIkhsJo5KM-mbocjvjtWQDz3O1hbF23BtbaZfbi8-6FDS-1ZzTI1vgX8uj6oc46MjHxQgmwWKQ" width="160" /></a></div>The current crop of 12 books is by R. Allen Chappell with his Navajo Nation Mystery Series. I've read the first six and am on the 7th now.. I've thoroughly enjoyed this series. It's not the highest class reading.. very easy to read and smooth sailing.. but I'm really enjoying his knowledge of the Navajo people and some of their ideas on life. <br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtAs41xkcQGtZvke-GJ7xIlZ7fU7_ph6R2kD1I0lXm-bll-_4ELbvv-gDKib6k8iqA3EDvo5vpZWdexqt9bpp6Ce7_fxo_al7xhZQ_iKOO55iC1jCPj3ndVMHN4oPp_GvoO58A-Eps8Lokg7nwW5bBop6oOlKV5tu_I-cf1cA-YEV_hp_r6w" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="333" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtAs41xkcQGtZvke-GJ7xIlZ7fU7_ph6R2kD1I0lXm-bll-_4ELbvv-gDKib6k8iqA3EDvo5vpZWdexqt9bpp6Ce7_fxo_al7xhZQ_iKOO55iC1jCPj3ndVMHN4oPp_GvoO58A-Eps8Lokg7nwW5bBop6oOlKV5tu_I-cf1cA-YEV_hp_r6w" width="160" /></a></div>Vaughn Entwistle is another series author I've read this go round. He pairs up Arthur Conan Doyle and Oscar Wilde .. I know.. hard to get my head around these two together..lol But somehow he makes it work and turns out truly enjoyable read. <p></p><p><br /></p><p>It's been very hot here in Oklahoma for the last few weeks (triple digits) and staying inside is only alternative at the moment. Hope everyone is staying cool wherever you are.. Have a lovely day! </p>Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-1155996296603047892022-06-23T08:28:00.001-05:002022-06-30T02:01:23.353-05:00<div align="justify"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/862/1425/1600/NeedlebookCoverBk.jpg"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/862/1425/200/NeedlebookCoverBk.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></span></a><span style="color: #666666; font-family: trebuchet ms;"> I've been trying some new stitching combinations (for me..ha) trying to see what they will look like before putting them on Jim and Don's wedding block. This is a needlebook cover that I have done using the feather stitch and a new rose combination</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: trebuchet ms;">. (If you want to see some really beautiful stuff just wander over and take a look..) This rose is just a stem stitch done in circles... how easy! </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: trebuchet ms;">The top photo is the back of the cover and has spiderweb roses while the roses on the front (bottom photo) are the ones done in the stem stitch.</span>
<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/862/1425/1600/NeedlebookCoverFr.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/862/1425/200/NeedlebookCoverFr.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a> </div>Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-72915843377441102392022-06-23T08:26:00.007-05:002022-06-30T01:55:17.955-05:00Crocheted Thimble Bag<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhGmRtFb-SzEOtKW0lVuVrYKWaSIClf-MOxVzeWmhjgQ4f0FvmgNCzFU1C6_sVO6R7LSOwZS4_EAm9XHkMHZKLyXWJVnRzhFhTXMuiBk_HtQifpi083BMqCzQzxjR9D_MpZbso/s1600-h/BeadedThimbleBag3in.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5075205181740395554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhGmRtFb-SzEOtKW0lVuVrYKWaSIClf-MOxVzeWmhjgQ4f0FvmgNCzFU1C6_sVO6R7LSOwZS4_EAm9XHkMHZKLyXWJVnRzhFhTXMuiBk_HtQifpi083BMqCzQzxjR9D_MpZbso/s200/BeadedThimbleBag3in.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;" /></a><br /><div>One of the comments on <a href="http://jerwife3.wordpress.com/">my old Fabric Follies blog</a> asked for the pattern for the crocheted thimble bag that I made last winter for Grandma Ingram's thimble. Since I have never gotten around to writing down the pattern, I will put some links up for crocheted thimble bags. </div><div align="left">There are a couple found at <a href="http://cqmagonline.com/index.htm">CQ Mag Online</a> . The <a href="http://www.cqmagonline.com/vol04iss03/articles/467/index.shtml">pattern is here</a>. It is not shown with beads, but could easily have beads added. Another is by Becky Dwyer and also is not shown with beads, but here also the beads would be easy to add. The <a href="http://cqmagonline.com/vol06iss02/articles/699/index.shtml">pattern is shown here</a>. I hope these help. And perhaps now I will make more of an effort to get this pattern down in writing..grin</div><div></div>Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-1158502231208087442022-06-23T08:24:00.002-05:002022-06-30T01:48:24.689-05:0024 Days & DH's Day 1<div align="justify"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/862/1425/1600/j0402365.jpg"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/862/1425/200/j0402365.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></span></a><span style="color: #666666; font-family: trebuchet ms;">
Well, it's been 24 days without a cigarette. I have to say that I do NOT miss the hacking cough, the smell, the ashes mess, the interruption to run outside and smoke, finding the smoking section of a restaurant. I have missed the time spent on the porch with DH in the mornings and throughout the day. Today will his first day using the patch and quitting. This is a very good thing.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: trebuchet ms;">It's actually thundering outside as I post this. What a great sound! We are supposed to get an inch of rain today and that would be wonderful. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: trebuchet ms;">I had my second visit with the cardiologist. Tests were done... etc.. etc.. An appointment has been made with another cardiologist to have a cardiac cath done on Tuesday. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: trebuchet ms;">In the meantime, I have been crocheting a bit. Small projects that can be finished quickly. </span></div>Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-63496221566981418852022-06-23T08:21:00.000-05:002022-06-30T01:49:03.938-05:00108° .... Phew.. Good Time to Spin .<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__GLHo45Tby4/Sl86G4YShBI/AAAAAAAABnc/454HZ00b_YY/s1600-h/SilkMerinoSpindle.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359065971482067986" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__GLHo45Tby4/Sl86G4YShBI/AAAAAAAABnc/454HZ00b_YY/s320/SilkMerinoSpindle.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 240px; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a>
When DH came in yesterday from coffee with the guys, he said the bank temperature sign said 108°. I personally wouldn't know since the closest to outdoors I went was to take a few things to my workroom quickly and shut the door behind me as I left. :O)
The silk/merino mix that I bought in Tucson at <span style="font-style: italic;">Grandma's Spinning Wheel</span> has been spun into a 14 wpi 2 ply yarn. When I have plied what is on this spindle I am hoping to have enough for a light, lacy scarf. I love this stuff... The silk gives it a wonderful sheen and the softness just makes me want to walk around with it glued to my cheek...lol
If you have read my blog for a long time, you know that I started this blog blogging about embroidery and ribbon embroidery. Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-50302441570611884392022-02-17T10:31:00.002-06:002022-02-17T11:37:12.690-06:00A Bit of This and A Bit of That<p>Yesterday it was 85°F ... beautiful sunshiny day. Last night was thunder rolling, raining and very cold. Today is overcast, cold and was 28°F when I got up and took the dogs out at 7:15am. Right now it is 30°F and overcast with wind gusts up to 50mph.. My friend posted on facebook that it is snowing in Amarillo and that's only a couple of hours away. Welcome to Oklahoma... roflol</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhK4p3Rq9uDAbVlgFQxbTjwUUrIIY9DeDUTZsVTj8Zpu85gd-Rj-uppjis_pzqOWO572i8aHlSR-KxDuPXdQaIxM1iZCoSebO1tUC6AjSyQWy6MorGWiMHs-7M_TLeOrU61e6HN9X1f6_QOEpRvHs_U8CKtKLHFoIZEtu5LTdy8syT4jiYrLw=s1990" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1990" data-original-width="1960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhK4p3Rq9uDAbVlgFQxbTjwUUrIIY9DeDUTZsVTj8Zpu85gd-Rj-uppjis_pzqOWO572i8aHlSR-KxDuPXdQaIxM1iZCoSebO1tUC6AjSyQWy6MorGWiMHs-7M_TLeOrU61e6HN9X1f6_QOEpRvHs_U8CKtKLHFoIZEtu5LTdy8syT4jiYrLw=s320" width="315" /></a></div><br /><p>The daffodils are the first to show their little heads early in the almost spring. I noticed them a couple of days ago and today .. after the short rain last night.. they have grown at least 2 inches. I surely do hope we have more rain today. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKIU90z5BtI7U1ErG8tHq0cZVU5FtPJUIFLMhSGsoPmuud0kWA5oiUGulSa19B3OAoIqYFvyF9Ke3Gb40TTkLtVtUaY9Y-XaAnh-paMdBLPkzDIWW7LJwQVmFmgyFQhh5vjDBRP6q1CBa5B0B7rIumvjszpDN9AkN9TOW9a2WzFaHCVvyDMw=s1990" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1523" data-original-width="1990" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKIU90z5BtI7U1ErG8tHq0cZVU5FtPJUIFLMhSGsoPmuud0kWA5oiUGulSa19B3OAoIqYFvyF9Ke3Gb40TTkLtVtUaY9Y-XaAnh-paMdBLPkzDIWW7LJwQVmFmgyFQhh5vjDBRP6q1CBa5B0B7rIumvjszpDN9AkN9TOW9a2WzFaHCVvyDMw=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I got so tickled when I looked for new growth on my irises... looks like the tiny new "flags" are unhappy that the Magnolia tree is encroaching with its dropping leaves on her bed.. lol Looks like "scissors" wins.. <br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbqiXBIAp51wsZEZgiBQ4bLOO-tp5vc1ZNRPEHij6EwnszMxg3NnYX8l0ghD5QTycPEzU526z4jkCXkQ3ht4tyUO4Nwf-c8QojRP3l2fI4sTU60JE-7LwosuhzsQ7AASTzYMmfpdxv1jO6tnzmniXrl8tUETZZE-zAiL1CryQhBuZn_XMGPA=s1155" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1155" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbqiXBIAp51wsZEZgiBQ4bLOO-tp5vc1ZNRPEHij6EwnszMxg3NnYX8l0ghD5QTycPEzU526z4jkCXkQ3ht4tyUO4Nwf-c8QojRP3l2fI4sTU60JE-7LwosuhzsQ7AASTzYMmfpdxv1jO6tnzmniXrl8tUETZZE-zAiL1CryQhBuZn_XMGPA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p>I searched for Autumn Joy sedum for years. Finally found some only to have a gardener pull it up thinking it was a weed.. 😧 I finally found some somewhere else and have managed to keep it alive. Always so happy to see those little rosy faces peek out . :)</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg54dprGpCRHrWzgNFPbUD7aiFtQBz77rGshXLmUU-IGnKv4iNJvr7wN7OSufpWiXsiOqusgWl2DOoBin9ZY5VeujUgZKuFJfvMXhFdsDMlp68U7ji38IPQs3XKTW_pQVZrv2CBosQcIVgthW-6Nm7-q_9KsDq7E2DPz0GidpNa4vLuZCQ28g=s1024" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg54dprGpCRHrWzgNFPbUD7aiFtQBz77rGshXLmUU-IGnKv4iNJvr7wN7OSufpWiXsiOqusgWl2DOoBin9ZY5VeujUgZKuFJfvMXhFdsDMlp68U7ji38IPQs3XKTW_pQVZrv2CBosQcIVgthW-6Nm7-q_9KsDq7E2DPz0GidpNa4vLuZCQ28g=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p>Years ago when I first began to spin, I made my spindles from a toy wheel, a dowel rod and (thanks to my sweet husband) a cup hook screwed in the top of the dowel rod. I have recently joined a page on facebook for spindle spinners and have renewed my interest in spindles. However, I'm finding it difficult to maintain the same counterclockwise spin.. ughh If you spin the wrong direction after starting, it all comes undone and drops the spindle on the floor... :( Must work on that.. sigh</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVxYZIBQidT6JC8gZtGDIR3qaNCRDiiPxcu9_Ovr-b1JmfuVGDV0IIzgMzZ3VGcHj5DBRnG9UdRr6vtQ5kmsiHeXwyNMvMhlzS9v8f8Lc3ws_L2sgPWHBAE2GBMA4VS-hn5SxHWbKvbLPnz8lpuzrxUvkOiq1kEzfmYS3AhemBpWKs5u2yKg=s1847" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1754" data-original-width="1847" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVxYZIBQidT6JC8gZtGDIR3qaNCRDiiPxcu9_Ovr-b1JmfuVGDV0IIzgMzZ3VGcHj5DBRnG9UdRr6vtQ5kmsiHeXwyNMvMhlzS9v8f8Lc3ws_L2sgPWHBAE2GBMA4VS-hn5SxHWbKvbLPnz8lpuzrxUvkOiq1kEzfmYS3AhemBpWKs5u2yKg=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Every now and then some yarn is spun that is just not what you thought it would be. This was that yarn to begin with. I really <strike>hated</strike> did not like it. It was just totally blah. I read about something called corded yarn where you take the 2 or 3 ply yarn, respin it tightly and then ply it again.. VOILA' !!! I LOVE IT! Just unimaginably perfect! I will try this with several others that I have had sitting in my storage box for a while. </p><p>Time to get up and accomplish something. (Probably not).. but will make the (littlest) effort anyway. lol Have a wonderful day.. :)</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-19096468386761964422022-02-04T08:44:00.016-06:002022-02-04T08:58:13.758-06:00Doing a Bit of Cooking<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjU3m9SBba7AVOLbntTilxoz_AZidrntl1Dmh_eygVb-Jd6OYUELVHNx22Ceb8QeCTj2fE0iruyB1MjOfbPPGmFIy7exGoLnG2IW7y2QqY-sosQCmvRf8UxDQ_2qm8xkVR3qjNDSL6Ey1XM6Cqn_r9wkeHOKJgD2OtAlqDnX_8vDRI83sLydg=s4032" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjU3m9SBba7AVOLbntTilxoz_AZidrntl1Dmh_eygVb-Jd6OYUELVHNx22Ceb8QeCTj2fE0iruyB1MjOfbPPGmFIy7exGoLnG2IW7y2QqY-sosQCmvRf8UxDQ_2qm8xkVR3qjNDSL6Ey1XM6Cqn_r9wkeHOKJgD2OtAlqDnX_8vDRI83sLydg=s320" width="156" /></a></div>Thursday Feb. 3, 2022... Cold, cold, cold. There is now 5 1/2 inches of snow on the ground with ice crunching underneath the feet as we try to take the dogs out. It's a pretty useless effort since neither one of our little poodles likes the cold at all. So we are sitting in our chairs for the most part watching the fireplace and being totally glad to have it. <p></p><p>Yesterday I made a large "soup".. I'm not sure exactly what to call it.. lol Hamburger stew and to this one I added Ranch Style Beans... Lovely! Tastes a bit like taco soup, but much more subtle. Yum .. </p><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjs8E9sPb2hCADetM-rQuCH1jAZU9QPBDzy2-JrpCsj0nEuIq96CFBLigmM78_yK9NKNaAPkWlxG7cn2HxieUhQkf6jBSDgCqMK_dFjLGzlXOxP4fsFOsQTaQVtl3M5sGqyGzdy0wchKGOmzUT1vZCACoZoTdeo32USI4d3c_-NjiQlDLkQYA=s2440" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2440" data-original-width="1960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjs8E9sPb2hCADetM-rQuCH1jAZU9QPBDzy2-JrpCsj0nEuIq96CFBLigmM78_yK9NKNaAPkWlxG7cn2HxieUhQkf6jBSDgCqMK_dFjLGzlXOxP4fsFOsQTaQVtl3M5sGqyGzdy0wchKGOmzUT1vZCACoZoTdeo32USI4d3c_-NjiQlDLkQYA=s320" width="257" /></a></p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Jerry decided he wanted a pumpkin pie so I found a recipe for a butter pie crust.. my first. Not my first pie crust... first butter crust. It is truly wonderful. Can't seem to find the recipe I used ..but..sigh... this one is almost just like it. <a href="https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/perfect_pie_crust/" target="_blank">Perfect Pie Crust</a> ... give it a try!</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3ijADl8bxwMd7DcNOw5Emi-qcVHP2BprnP87tm_-KGdNvzpKkxEmSTCpgwuioopckJdyKGnFiD4ukdxT-BE4Zh0ObdAynkF_bt4uNcME-_tRsekuheqm3Kib6Fa8y2-byesyHXNDfChTLdcWaG7DAnWiwbo-KqNVpvWqSYbn5_wpcX1e5vw=s2576" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1932" data-original-width="2576" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3ijADl8bxwMd7DcNOw5Emi-qcVHP2BprnP87tm_-KGdNvzpKkxEmSTCpgwuioopckJdyKGnFiD4ukdxT-BE4Zh0ObdAynkF_bt4uNcME-_tRsekuheqm3Kib6Fa8y2-byesyHXNDfChTLdcWaG7DAnWiwbo-KqNVpvWqSYbn5_wpcX1e5vw=s320" width="320" /></a></div>Feb. 4, 2022... Several years ago I found a "tip" on the internet about how to sharpen knives if you don't have a sharpener. The original idea was to run the edge of your knife around the top of a stoneware crock while turning it over and over. I've seen my grandmother do this many times over the years. Since I don't have a crock sitting on my counter, I turned over one of my coffee mugs... worked perfectly. I do this often now. <br /><p></p><p>Well, the snow is still with us. The sun is out today but the temp is barely supposed to reach freezing.. it's 11 degrees right now. Probably not much melting happening today, but maybe a little. Hoping for enough to allow the doggies a place to go do their business! </p><p>Have a great day today. Drink lots of hot whatever you drink... I would say hug all your family and friends, but with Covid everywhere that's maybe not such a good idea.. but virtual hugs are ok... </p><div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"></blockquote></div>Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-79354803783532375702022-01-24T08:14:00.005-06:002022-01-24T08:15:51.987-06:00My Diary: January 24, 2022<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidEuJEwOFkVpGcx6pJBjoKXNt0NNqdvjrkS9goCx-iG7JvzSHEoiGGEkCjHbZOhtsS_t8TUxL8SSBKOVMrdGmrKd7QWBIibVJGE6ItWCn--_LIdAITFnwdxQFHjKUTTVAJ0-CVRrCdX0aUazTFg0pqH9-vJfEutIazd-HPSa9khGPwR2IB6Q=s2998" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2998" data-original-width="1960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidEuJEwOFkVpGcx6pJBjoKXNt0NNqdvjrkS9goCx-iG7JvzSHEoiGGEkCjHbZOhtsS_t8TUxL8SSBKOVMrdGmrKd7QWBIibVJGE6ItWCn--_LIdAITFnwdxQFHjKUTTVAJ0-CVRrCdX0aUazTFg0pqH9-vJfEutIazd-HPSa9khGPwR2IB6Q=s320" width="209" /></a></div><br /></div><u>I woke up this morning</u>: and stumbled to the bathroom with my eyes closed. Kinda ready to get up but not quite ready to wake up. Still cold in the mornings... 26° when I let the dogs out this morning. It got up to the mid 60s yesterday and is expected to do the same today. Wanted to climb back in that warm bed, but decided if I did I wouldn't want to get up again until at least 9... lol<div><br /></div><div><u>I look out my window:</u> and it's still dark. The skies are relatively clear so the stars and moon are shining like glitter in the sky. March13, 2022 daylight savings time will begin again and the sun will be up by this time. </div><div><br /></div><div><u>I am hearing:</u> the squeak of my chair as I rock back and forth. Fixing that squeak is one of those procrastination things that I've put off for ... oh ... 4 or 5 months.. lol </div><div><br /></div><div><u>I am thinking:</u> not much this morning. My brain seems to be on vacation without me.. sigh I think I need more than my usual 1 cup of coffee this morning. May need to add some strong chocolate with it to build up the caffeine.. </div><div><br /></div><div><u>I am thankful for</u>: the different blogs and posts I read. Soooo much information... so many new ideas..it's hard to stay stagnant in your thoughts and ideas when confronted with so much new information. So many people now willing to share their ideas, their grasp of new crafts, new how-to information on the use of tools.. sometimes it's mind boggling. </div><div><br /></div><div><u>I am wearing</u>: a plain, pink Walmart house dress. No touchy anywhere.. just a loose, comfortable, very ugly dress..lol My sister Tina introduced me to these dresses.. Her words? "They're so ugly, but so comfortable!" </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgIh68kAqDMf057cEUI7fzy4gGu1r6Z7sazlyEeEUWRqPdbwbZ86jb_NmbrGCxmHhf-X5gzV6PAQmPSJaiMhR-0Lmn-bFlh3kukySWou_vBQue6ejXxoyCDBDq27Upjvcbk2RNPOXXfBCQZxmdLgXb7ZkDyUg-M4f1gA7Kfm6CuEG_1ocpew=s4608" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgIh68kAqDMf057cEUI7fzy4gGu1r6Z7sazlyEeEUWRqPdbwbZ86jb_NmbrGCxmHhf-X5gzV6PAQmPSJaiMhR-0Lmn-bFlh3kukySWou_vBQue6ejXxoyCDBDq27Upjvcbk2RNPOXXfBCQZxmdLgXb7ZkDyUg-M4f1gA7Kfm6CuEG_1ocpew=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><u>I am hoping</u>: that I can figure out a personalized pattern to make my own clothes. As I've grown older the shape of the body has changed and generalized patterns just don't seem to do it. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm also hoping to start knitting or crocheting again in the evening while watching television. I miss having something to show for that time instead of Level 450 of some game on my phone.. sigh</div><div><br /></div><div><u>I am reading</u>: the 3rd book of the Riftwar Saga books by Raymond Feist. I finished the second one last night. I suppose at some point I will be tired of them, but not yet..lol </div><div><br /></div><div><u>I am learning</u>: that it's a lot easier to square up your quilting before you start quilting than after.. sigh </div><div><br /></div><div><u>I am creating</u>: another full cloth quilt. I've got the sheets almost ready for the batting to be added and then the tying begins. </div><div><br /></div><div><u>One of my favorite things</u>: that little ceramic bowl in the picture. My friend Pat and I made yarn bowls a few years ago at a ceramic shop. I loved it...still love it.. has function and memories..</div><div><br /></div><div><u>A few plans for the rest of the week</u>: include working on the quilt, spending some time finding the bottom of my desk (if possible..ugh), and making a rug from the strips of fabric torn from 4 sheets. Not sure I want a totally faded blue rug, but sometimes ya can't have everything.. </div><div><br /></div><div>Last thought: I'm having a very hard time in this second year of the covid stay at home. I've decided the only way I will survive is to spend more time outdoors, keep working on my crafts and use the phone a LOT to keep in contact with everyone I care about. Hope you have a wonderful week.. Hugs.. </div><div><br /></div><div><p></p></div>Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-18880361873123254362022-01-19T06:39:00.003-06:002022-01-19T09:08:38.916-06:00Good Morning...January 19, 2022<p> Good morning. Up at 4:30am this morning. Don't know what's up with early morning rising, but seems to be a new pattern for me. I have to say that I do enjoy the quiet time. </p><p>Found out yesterday that Covid Omicron is so prevalent here that most in our doctor's office are out with it. Daughter who is working for one of the drs. in that clinic says we should stay home... go nowhere. So once again there will be no beauty shop or nail appointments for a while. This is the second year for the Covid threat and have been out to eat once in those 2 years,. Not to say we don't order out and use the pick up window... but sometimes it's just nice to sit down in a restaurant and have dinner and conversation with someone you love. I'm sure that most health professionals are aware of the mental health issues with this pandemic, but sometimes I wonder how much we are actually saving (as far as health is concerned) by the stay-at-home idea since the increase in depression is so markedly on the rise. We have not seen our grandchildren for almost 2 years. Not a good thing.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjq4uHMV8ti8FhTkbqNAiKzh3gu5TSnjZ08HIo0HslWCE5Owruvs9vegu_DPx2BklM6iJho6PgEnVTU74z8nWum0112ON5-IRncHZugW6ewhkoTrmVmYxv_d-5kEj-AzP4RilGVSpStk6aV6OXRATqmQiwD2SdmpQpofcVprXZVpdKCXo4hpg=s3648" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjq4uHMV8ti8FhTkbqNAiKzh3gu5TSnjZ08HIo0HslWCE5Owruvs9vegu_DPx2BklM6iJho6PgEnVTU74z8nWum0112ON5-IRncHZugW6ewhkoTrmVmYxv_d-5kEj-AzP4RilGVSpStk6aV6OXRATqmQiwD2SdmpQpofcVprXZVpdKCXo4hpg=s320" width="320" /></a></div>Several years ago I started this egg. The idea was to see if I could do a Russian style icon. It didn't turn out too badly, but then I was stymied on how to finish the back side of the egg. Needless to say... I am still stymied. It occurs to me that a lot of Russian art contains at least some geometrics, so I'm thinking I may get out the acrylics and do a geometric of some kind on the back. Any ideas would be welcome.. :)<p></p><p>We're in for a bit of relief from the horrible cold...welcome relief. Up in the 40s and 50s and then on Sunday and Monday it should be almost like spring with temps in the high 60s and even 70s. That's always welcome, but the cold that comes after always seems even colder.. sigh </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgndapVVPIEjFblOokHD-3-_-NeSaT5mET-E2U-MuwDvA2xVsbZY3VX3L_aYcH0UrDjJIdtxFY1Drs2M09RVSqTeDFsEsmxljDWX89hZi4kHvRNnOkvO1HIBTH0G6O_V3xTxwe5CIrfuFNhGY6hzaGClmAxytQvdln9nVgiet9Gz9d08oGlpw=s4032" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgndapVVPIEjFblOokHD-3-_-NeSaT5mET-E2U-MuwDvA2xVsbZY3VX3L_aYcH0UrDjJIdtxFY1Drs2M09RVSqTeDFsEsmxljDWX89hZi4kHvRNnOkvO1HIBTH0G6O_V3xTxwe5CIrfuFNhGY6hzaGClmAxytQvdln9nVgiet9Gz9d08oGlpw=s320" width="156" /></a></div>When we take our dogs to be groomed, they always come home with a little triangle of cloth around their necks as a scarf. Since our dogs are so "graceful", we always take them off to prevent them from tugging and pulling on them. This time we cut the collar off Katie with the scarf! We immediately ordered another one that comes with her name on it and other information, but it would take 3 weeks to get it, so enter the trust sewing machine... <a href="https://fabricfolliestoo.com/" style="clear: right; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">I really prefer this little collar for her than the new one she has now. It is much softer and just as strong. I'm sure it's more comfortable for her, but her new one has her name on it. Anyway, I'll put up a tutorial to make a collar for your dog on Fabric Follies Too... very easy to do. </span></span></a><p></p><div><br /></div><div>Must get around. Coffee cup empty and it's 6:10am. Have plans for the day, just not sure what they are yet..lol Have a wonderful day... 😊<br /><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p></div>Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com1Altus, OK, USA34.637765 -99.33404425.5597208237341995 -134.4902942 63.715809176265807 -64.1777942tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-73219828866144143812022-01-12T09:18:00.002-06:002022-01-12T09:29:36.836-06:00My Diary... Jan 12, 2022<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihjCIqkM7sl3WPW6aVLWMLy-9t6VD7T6TqhlMTQk2SV2y9JW2wMqEEyghsu8eGA5X_WPTQW4PTo5eOc_tzDR38Vt1N6XRvwliMLfwMRrqgp1rI1J9lD4UCr3SyfFN7FHkVcADJI_A-vmB9W42YfpSXjSdWY8TJOm2l-EZ0RkoT2Y--GO-LfQ=s2998" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2998" data-original-width="1960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihjCIqkM7sl3WPW6aVLWMLy-9t6VD7T6TqhlMTQk2SV2y9JW2wMqEEyghsu8eGA5X_WPTQW4PTo5eOc_tzDR38Vt1N6XRvwliMLfwMRrqgp1rI1J9lD4UCr3SyfFN7FHkVcADJI_A-vmB9W42YfpSXjSdWY8TJOm2l-EZ0RkoT2Y--GO-LfQ=s320" width="209" /></a></div><i>I woke up this morning: </i>with a little wet nose on my cheek and bell ringing in my ear. It was not quite 5:30am but I got up anyway. Sweet Katie was telling me it was time to rise and shine...so I rose, but definitely did not shine.. 😉<p></p><p><i>I look out my window: </i> and I can see the sun beginning to shine. The thermometer outside says not quite 30° and it's definitely feeling it. The trees are bare and the earth is definitely in sleeping, resting mode. The winters have been cold and not my favorite part of the seasons until I realized one day that it is not a dead season, but a resting season needed for the revitalization of life. Time to slow down a bit and revitalize myself. </p><p><i>I am hearing: </i>the whirring of my printer. It's enough to make me want to turn the thing off. But the ringing in my ears helps to cover it..lol </p><p><i>I am thinking: </i>that I can finally see patterns in my life... and as I do all those things one hears as child are true. Be careful who you spend time with.. family is all important...early to bed, early to rise...and on and on.. I have heard and smiled at all my life. Today, they don't seem so rhetorical at all. </p><p><i>I am thankful for: </i>first and foremost..my sweet, caring, thoughtful husband who helps me through good times and bad, takes care of me even when he doesn't feel well himself. My children..there is not a word that comes close to covering how thankful I am for my children. Coffee.. lol.. what can I say about coffee..sigh</p><p><i>I am wearing: </i>My gown (black with tiny roses around the neckline) and my robe (horrible faded black t-shirt material with huge pink flowers on it.. ughhh). But.. it's very comfortable. Flows without any binding anywhere and I may just wear it all day. </p><p><i>I am hoping: </i>that my children are well. That Covid will soon pass into that thing that happens during flu season instead of all year long. 2 years stuck inside the house is enough already. </p><p><i>From the kitchen: </i>doesn't come very much these days. But I did put a corned beef in the crock pot a day or so ago. LOVE THAT! Still having corned beef sandwiches. Made a couple of batches of chocolate covered peanuts and some peanut butter cookies. Yum...</p><p><i>Around the house: </i>It seems the older we get the more often we don't feel well, so the house could use a good deep cleaning and de-cluttering. You would think that being stuck inside during the Covid mess some of this would get done...but no.. hmmm</p><p><i>I am reading: </i>For the 5th or 6th time.. <i>Magician Apprentice.. </i>by Raymond E. Feist. This is a series of fantasy books I read for the first time many years ago and have re-read many times since. </p><p><i>I am learning: </i>seems to be not much lately. I'm going to have to re-learn how to spin with a spindle since for the last several years I have used only my spinning wheel. sigh... </p><p><i>I am creating: </i>not sure I would call it creating.. but.. anyway I managed somehow to lose my coat! Now.. how does a person lose a coat? ughhh ... so I had to make me another one. It's not as warm as the one I lost, but it works in a pinch ..lol I will make another one with some closer woven fabric, but I do like the way this one drapes. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0qynGOS8XoyO7qA7dhXCS125EP63z7WXMERM0arUE2Kj0Uc3Lrrong_b_7IqujZPyo4dNy7de3z4oejavuliFYxfWTMnFVwf6cxXfXq_sGqQvXiUG8gy7qabiqFTz-KQFVHs797qX8YWJAS0ITZRQUoIdn41X0VN6Kpye2laQSgSqPgwAEA=s2874" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2874" data-original-width="1798" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0qynGOS8XoyO7qA7dhXCS125EP63z7WXMERM0arUE2Kj0Uc3Lrrong_b_7IqujZPyo4dNy7de3z4oejavuliFYxfWTMnFVwf6cxXfXq_sGqQvXiUG8gy7qabiqFTz-KQFVHs797qX8YWJAS0ITZRQUoIdn41X0VN6Kpye2laQSgSqPgwAEA=s320" width="200" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEju9vuC4H3E4UC3qViKwD--u93jM1Hd1Olzx7RDJfID7UQ8cUDGBnuSDjw7pFNQTNoix-pttJtsiFY9nTgDq2LXtq2O2BPcscZEiAAJieqp-hUFHt274qro5MTYWcCn7KeTKUaVfvW45QLSXpKtY9IMWlwsC-7LTKXK9WvfYK0qJ1L5ihFriA=s4032" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEju9vuC4H3E4UC3qViKwD--u93jM1Hd1Olzx7RDJfID7UQ8cUDGBnuSDjw7pFNQTNoix-pttJtsiFY9nTgDq2LXtq2O2BPcscZEiAAJieqp-hUFHt274qro5MTYWcCn7KeTKUaVfvW45QLSXpKtY9IMWlwsC-7LTKXK9WvfYK0qJ1L5ihFriA=s320" width="156" /></a></div><br />This is the coat and the pattern that I use. I have had the pattern for years and am considering making it with very light material as a matching cover for just jeans and a shirt. Anyway... the number of things I consider in just one day would fill a month's worth of time if I made them all. 😏😏😏<p></p><p>Now.. on to other things. </p><p><i>One of my favorite things: </i>is following my children, grandchildren and friends on facebook. Sometimes I think I should just get off it, but somehow that lasts about 1 day. I love the photos.. what the kids are doing, what the grands are doing.. just LOVE it.. </p><p><i>A few plans for the rest of the week:</i> not many. To the beauty shop today but as far as plans, that's it. Whatever gets done will get done when I decide. Haven't felt too well for the last few days, so will see what happens later on.. </p><p>Remember to smile at stranger, hug your friends and have a wonderful day. </p><p><br /></p>Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-44652957604821922742022-01-08T10:28:00.001-06:002022-01-08T10:41:35.783-06:00A New Year<p>Well, the New Year has started like the old year ended... with me erasing my entire blog post thinking I had already posted it on my laptop... but no... didn't happen. </p><p>Anyway... I learned a long time ago that New Years resolution thing was not a happening thing around here... usually lasted about a week .. or at the most, two. But there is one thing that I hope I will continue into this year. I found a blog a few years ago on another blog that I was following and it was called (and still is) <a href="http://thesimplewoman.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Simple Woman </a> . I found it very calming and decided that while I did not want to join the group that she has, I did want to try something similar. I did for quite a while and found that my day started much more smoothly as I found so many things to be thankful for and it caused me to pay attention to my life <b>today </b>and not what was yesterday or tomorrow. I will try to do something similar here. </p><p>It has been so very cold here for the past week or two. We have enjoyed the fireplace immensely. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAuy4IxLO7lI7FROVwTFIHHU0ZUTWNtEP6jtDomBMiqz7Kfsa5akRXqjMI2fzovLiM4t_wjNCyZT48METeM601p7CXT8eF5gg_bCPREEhYnD9VgNnCGGGx2sxBQ_VdPbzN1_AcKIxObeU1UDgc0fAnUrZxbWMeMnp7i_0B3p5CKH8LZKYi8A=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAuy4IxLO7lI7FROVwTFIHHU0ZUTWNtEP6jtDomBMiqz7Kfsa5akRXqjMI2fzovLiM4t_wjNCyZT48METeM601p7CXT8eF5gg_bCPREEhYnD9VgNnCGGGx2sxBQ_VdPbzN1_AcKIxObeU1UDgc0fAnUrZxbWMeMnp7i_0B3p5CKH8LZKYi8A=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Sam (apricot) and Katie (black) enjoy it as much or more than we do.. lol The last 3 years have not been easy for us and these two lovelies have made all the difference for us. Watching them play, running around chasing a ball or just hugging and loving on us has absolutely made the days pass easier. </p><p>The groomer we take them to always puts a little triangular bandana on them and when we get home we have to take them off or Sam will choke himself tugging on it.. So Hubs was cutting Katie's off and also cut off her collar! So I am now working on a collar for her until her new one comes in. Have it about 1/2 done and trying to figure out how all the hardware goes back on. We'll see if I'm smart enough to get it done. :)</p><p>Hugs to all. Stay warm and enjoy this day. </p>Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15396575.post-71884076804942624942020-08-02T07:39:00.001-05:002020-08-02T07:39:55.987-05:00Around the World..... Dad used to say "That guy would go around the world to get across the street!" Well, that's just about what it took for me to be able to put this photo up... lol But here it is, the photo of the quilt fabric I'm trying to work with. I love the lemons and am trying to find a way to use bigger pieces to keep from losing them in the fray. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-THElDkrmJo4/Xyayq2X_ECI/AAAAAAAAsNU/SBR6pe4dOpIWOPbxfjz6LPQfEZ_I3kvTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCF4311.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-THElDkrmJo4/Xyayq2X_ECI/AAAAAAAAsNU/SBR6pe4dOpIWOPbxfjz6LPQfEZ_I3kvTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/DSCF4311.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></div>Linda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14947528872032423909noreply@blogger.com0