tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86050667432147920642024-03-18T14:53:59.281-07:00My View of the HoneypotSometimes a honeypot is a welcome sight but when it is outside your dining room window it is urban blight.:)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17855800717944919231noreply@blogger.comBlogger2932125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605066743214792064.post-83740359182078498242024-03-17T01:00:00.000-07:002024-03-17T01:00:00.151-07:00Weekly Roll - St Patty's Edition<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnDka9_jm-Cy33K_dbyXbXXQjXbLchVtM-ZN4UwHRt1RqjINJICCHSbcqxSxVPXvXe9NkQrCnHfm8tH69fg_QA8cXTLD5ATdZU08fQeTeG6oSXHzzoIE4Kj9mjzgyzmSRl1Box-WZxZSbsopB1nrwdlRIt97LmaqUOg-YkuceADzrUlSR7XevMDVz755pd/s4624/PXL_20240316_215140901.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnDka9_jm-Cy33K_dbyXbXXQjXbLchVtM-ZN4UwHRt1RqjINJICCHSbcqxSxVPXvXe9NkQrCnHfm8tH69fg_QA8cXTLD5ATdZU08fQeTeG6oSXHzzoIE4Kj9mjzgyzmSRl1Box-WZxZSbsopB1nrwdlRIt97LmaqUOg-YkuceADzrUlSR7XevMDVz755pd/s320/PXL_20240316_215140901.jpg" width="240" /></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>doodles in my art journal</b></div><b><br /> Linky Love</b><p></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4a8n83LmsB/" target="_blank">easy way to draw shamrocks</a> - Tim Sevtiz - Another way to<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4iOMRfsLgy/?img_index=2" target="_blank"> draw easy shamrocks -</a> art projects for kids.</p><p>You can't go wrong with a <a href="https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pistachio-bundt-cake/" target="_blank">Pistachio Bundt Cake</a></p><p><a href="https://coloradosun.com/2024/02/28/perelandra-bookshop-reader-in-residence/" target="_blank">This book shop in Ft Collins is paying people to sit down and read quietly</a> -sign me up. I have shared this before. I would totally do this.</p><p><a href="https://visitcarsoncity.com/attractions/cap-to-tahoe/" target="_blank">Capital to Tahoe Trail</a> - New Trail that connects to the Pacific Crest Trail. Carson City to Lake Tahoe. It is 9.8 miles</p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8WDDm0hHnje2kmphpNx8m-s6FTezwi689-6GZiA763F5-P4u-_mf9AzollAv2kZauJzWezaNCbTK7n6bvgeDR4KPnZShWd2tnJKZJH6p-2FhiLHEZj3mbZHN0E99ppJS4NiXdZEvnfpAUR8izzzEjlMoVtcuDexLzontTTgk8S1xyB7d0_Yiv-GlX9JJm/s4507/PXL_20240316_015405479.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4507" data-original-width="3122" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8WDDm0hHnje2kmphpNx8m-s6FTezwi689-6GZiA763F5-P4u-_mf9AzollAv2kZauJzWezaNCbTK7n6bvgeDR4KPnZShWd2tnJKZJH6p-2FhiLHEZj3mbZHN0E99ppJS4NiXdZEvnfpAUR8izzzEjlMoVtcuDexLzontTTgk8S1xyB7d0_Yiv-GlX9JJm/s320/PXL_20240316_015405479.jpg" width="222" /></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><br />Inappropriate Thoughts</b><div><b><br /></b></div><div>One of my favorite things to do with my kids and those I watched was to have a<a href="https://myviewofthehoneypot.blogspot.com/2018/03/leprechaun-gold-hunt.html" target="_blank"> Leprechaun Gold Hunt. </a> I kinda of miss it. Everyone knows I love a good adventure/hunt. One year I even had a kid make a <a href="https://myviewofthehoneypot.blogspot.com/2011/02/leprechaun-beard.html" target="_blank">Leprechaun beard.</a></div><div><br /><div><b>trash talk!</b><p></p><p>Almost every Sunday, we pick up trash at the skate park while our son scooter's the skate bowl. I thought it would be funny to write a summary of what I thought happened there that week based on the trash we picked up.</p><p>Overy hydrated teenagers missing socks practiced first aid all over the park with an extra-large package of Band-Aids using condiments as fake blood except no one used the sacred Allsup's branded taco sauce. </p><p><b>52 weeks to better health</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWa7WCVjCZEwCp44pN2rdYRu4zDxLM0Rd5UQ8NctqN4rU0BrVCsmt2bk0rE3Ug2agd9DtGxoqDlFGhNdASAq-ld_x7-STW4ZcGXzCgJFatwxmpadTG5B0ARL3-2MiLDoFC-npDkf-GugCImbhDENiFu1ZSHe2uGpXnJobOaAf0Gm35PTyipY3EblKGEwp4/s4624/PXL_20240313_132720747.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWa7WCVjCZEwCp44pN2rdYRu4zDxLM0Rd5UQ8NctqN4rU0BrVCsmt2bk0rE3Ug2agd9DtGxoqDlFGhNdASAq-ld_x7-STW4ZcGXzCgJFatwxmpadTG5B0ARL3-2MiLDoFC-npDkf-GugCImbhDENiFu1ZSHe2uGpXnJobOaAf0Gm35PTyipY3EblKGEwp4/w300-h400/PXL_20240313_132720747.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />I have been walking and walking with my new coach my husband. We walked to get burritos. We walked to get coffee. We walked to fill a jug of water. It feels good. The other day we walked one way to get tea and another direction to get breakfast burritos in the rain.<p></p></div></div>:)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17855800717944919231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605066743214792064.post-91532022811503018552024-03-15T01:00:00.000-07:002024-03-15T01:00:00.148-07:00Seed Starting Madness<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrxPa1ZxXDJDEtOJmAvY804eHOQ959DIbuOauYTtWgq6lQERTDmdGp8WSxRXWaNbQto7TZhmyTH19nJKidRvOMO4S_Whp-EhzykbR5McMaHIqXA4VVjjd4FIDaq57DHumijnzKqhjCWewDztwhzlFJNwzXaL64OxoA9pDWYMd_lngoK8UrpChZjVgRCdRo/s4624/PXL_20240312_142203007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrxPa1ZxXDJDEtOJmAvY804eHOQ959DIbuOauYTtWgq6lQERTDmdGp8WSxRXWaNbQto7TZhmyTH19nJKidRvOMO4S_Whp-EhzykbR5McMaHIqXA4VVjjd4FIDaq57DHumijnzKqhjCWewDztwhzlFJNwzXaL64OxoA9pDWYMd_lngoK8UrpChZjVgRCdRo/w300-h400/PXL_20240312_142203007.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />I have started some of my seeds. My last frost date is around April 15-18th. I started Black Eye Susan's. They take the longest to germinate. I am using jiffy pellets and dollar tree green houses. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9OC_ZAIQiYwgkox5Gs_kuz5Zne4yhVjh8irkMOggy9SpWPNIW_ZW_H_ATgLRUgLv34id4-l98LD_Z6T_xYCyaW6Co1hsSlrqcO6x81WE8dX60qv7kt2h2KLDs_n5Prop_mcYMZfOYL5I7EP-59nPnfKRDWFe6iHCOlNbyCxspFL7wMyGsNmtFnSNWR6yd/s4624/PXL_20240312_142514882.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9OC_ZAIQiYwgkox5Gs_kuz5Zne4yhVjh8irkMOggy9SpWPNIW_ZW_H_ATgLRUgLv34id4-l98LD_Z6T_xYCyaW6Co1hsSlrqcO6x81WE8dX60qv7kt2h2KLDs_n5Prop_mcYMZfOYL5I7EP-59nPnfKRDWFe6iHCOlNbyCxspFL7wMyGsNmtFnSNWR6yd/s320/PXL_20240312_142514882.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />I also started some dahlia seeds from the Floret Bee's Choice Dahlias I grew last year. I am calling them Heather's Extra Special Dahlia Seeds. I am curious if they will even germinate. I did some with the baggie and paper towel and some in my dollar tree greenhouse.<p></p>:)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17855800717944919231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605066743214792064.post-14678435540878529002024-03-14T07:10:00.000-07:002024-03-14T07:10:49.598-07:00What I Read March<p> I am linking up to <a href="https://modernmrsdarcy.com/quick-lit-march-2024/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=quick-lit-march-2024" target="_blank">Modern Mrs Darcy's Quick Lit. </a> Check out what everyone else is reading.</p><p>I feel like my reading has been taken up almost completely with my book club book.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_vP6uDSf-6LVtfmW5hYEaIfccsc5qm_7E0KkmHoakEEXiwqLU0sfK6SSbJy7RGpgEzUFR9GMjNNmONAScSjVM2UaTcZ7l3oBTbq-bNd3SppgMIg83JjkbP8fHsuX7mfdTirYa_xjGP_u_QCg_9IFV80FHfElJ4NU0Te_fKoCYqeGTgyDxOEtQGLEKxL5H/s4624/PXL_20240226_163122280.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_vP6uDSf-6LVtfmW5hYEaIfccsc5qm_7E0KkmHoakEEXiwqLU0sfK6SSbJy7RGpgEzUFR9GMjNNmONAScSjVM2UaTcZ7l3oBTbq-bNd3SppgMIg83JjkbP8fHsuX7mfdTirYa_xjGP_u_QCg_9IFV80FHfElJ4NU0Te_fKoCYqeGTgyDxOEtQGLEKxL5H/w300-h400/PXL_20240226_163122280.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Warmth-Other-Suns-Americas-Migration/dp/0679763880/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OlefTTSXe1abokYEPFpcBOKpHKv3lEdJntRydiVarvIZgfITCFfqEH9cYXohIHfBf8zj07Gjc_F-Js9SpmxbyOPmFuhp2iniVzH4aL1IDPSYX2gMhEq-q5YsXxm7kEA2qjJzUaOUvN-ireu4LYHStv2Ic22vGlREihb75lfc2fa68X6GIBnoYjxkLBLffzc7vV3xNwvAEEyaLvir9DNmkYi2tKD4YBo7M8L-qZpcOLs.oFbC99NEDgNH9ciC-i8p60aBYFKPOJtWtPlyfFq_6D8&qid=1710268611&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson</a></p><p>This isn't a book I would typically pick up. I like Isabel Wilkerson's descriptive writing that forces me to slow down for my reading style. I started this during Black History month. I am learning a lot about something I know too little about. I usually take notes on book club notes on my kindle scribe, but this has forced me to take pen to paper. This book follows 3 people and their various migration routes. This book is a long one at 543 pages.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Invention-Wings-Sue-Monk-Kidd/dp/0143121707/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UWCLK3UWVC9P&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dQTyWBr5pGrVzBKh1riYQ6hfwK76hhija1MyMQHPdG8gekdb4Tq1MH3J2YSIeXU3IeUnxn08VRB_b6R7pOO9FKVbuTkv9fZKl4SW790wQdEWA-63qeOSsaFfduAXrFwcmcLEsz8BB_1v_mNVskaeDx1hFR7nHY6M4TRgz6RV78RUDmFbiq6mDyu45J2argoU9fhOxg_IMPQ6h7V0S3_fCh-PdPDeHcKVp46dz2gd6y0.49M7SPvMvKlLBxHXiUuUJmuO829Y-G66jEZ_1x0GUbU&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+invention+of+wings+by+sue+monk+kidd&qid=1710351888&sprefix=The+invention+of+wings%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-1" target="_blank"></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv3oSFSIM_4gGZaN5g8GP-l27s-U1qI0_X-B2604bZpjU-BPS4oWFK9RD18VbZXnR0RN6FAWUTOSy0lrDGfS8OqnOjHrBWGdvkhjWODlmS7U7Xm1d-mD49Y6nH6bMFYJd-HH90XQ3yZoRYRhTFU-pcEgoto5UUklUUG-ExLiebGcgs4JHR1K8vcYcDyyfe/s4624/PXL_20240313_165016261.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv3oSFSIM_4gGZaN5g8GP-l27s-U1qI0_X-B2604bZpjU-BPS4oWFK9RD18VbZXnR0RN6FAWUTOSy0lrDGfS8OqnOjHrBWGdvkhjWODlmS7U7Xm1d-mD49Y6nH6bMFYJd-HH90XQ3yZoRYRhTFU-pcEgoto5UUklUUG-ExLiebGcgs4JHR1K8vcYcDyyfe/s320/PXL_20240313_165016261.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Invention-Wings-Sue-Monk-Kidd/dp/0143121707/ref=sr_1_1?crid=EWEJIPK32M18&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dQTyWBr5pGrVzBKh1riYQ6hfwK76hhija1MyMQHPdG8gekdb4Tq1MH3J2YSIeXU3IeUnxn08VRB_b6R7pOO9FHQDHc_APkicfSxBcM0VFPMenU0TzlD1GgUKyhLIQeqkftB3rCHA19thoqSNljPKh7ne3S9Vfqt9xG2KmxymLm62ugxVbiWanxVIBEzRJQtB9fhOxg_IMPQ6h7V0S3_fCh-PdPDeHcKVp46dz2gd6y0.AbE07XBmW8kYbbSwPVTd3D95ytW9cgbtHkShZp2rdkc&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+invention+of+wings+by+sue+monk+kidd&qid=1710425339&sprefix=The+inventi%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-1" target="_blank">The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd</a><p></p><p>This is part of the backlist challenge I am taking part in. This book was published in 2014. It tells the story of the Grimke sisters inspired by Sarah Grimke based loosely on their life stories and the slaves that they grew up with in Charleston, SC. The Grimke sisters were the first female abolition agents and earliest of the feminists. I thought it was an interesting book.</p>:)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17855800717944919231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605066743214792064.post-3401674283981310672024-03-13T01:00:00.000-07:002024-03-13T01:00:00.140-07:00Wordy Wednesday<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBSEriJBBKgTrumv6RLgLxLzerjHsQJtPaFtdFn18shob68-21YbtEWWGJ3_uKsy7WhdhZ8omW_RSEe3fd5sDvmVunLCeenxJ-ycM5PTKPdg1PosttGg8hBjrz0c-iN81Z3dYvRKsyKbo2VQduFsHnAlK4jNUR-g6z8nma9ZsAxefKCgJ7CUJbLXLh43aR/s894/Screenshot_20240312-062622~2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="757" data-original-width="894" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBSEriJBBKgTrumv6RLgLxLzerjHsQJtPaFtdFn18shob68-21YbtEWWGJ3_uKsy7WhdhZ8omW_RSEe3fd5sDvmVunLCeenxJ-ycM5PTKPdg1PosttGg8hBjrz0c-iN81Z3dYvRKsyKbo2VQduFsHnAlK4jNUR-g6z8nma9ZsAxefKCgJ7CUJbLXLh43aR/w400-h339/Screenshot_20240312-062622~2.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p>:)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17855800717944919231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605066743214792064.post-64428237646480509112024-03-12T01:00:00.000-07:002024-03-12T01:00:00.134-07:00Poinsettia Update<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiWNwcVzTG1vp7gr6YGyjVyosiR0xIV4raVavZZzbuNEXOxXJWMrwvGGYX1PBhUm_YzBjMZ3Wp7lTpxOJjY63kgSsOEF7kaOpJUr2bApMp7MhAPEVhq45JAtKFdES5hmZ30q-W-x9mjfSrWsN59Bx7_7RYZPK-8nQP6PXFFCtHhh7yFa_dFYqNpyEechSU/s4624/PXL_20240305_173708853.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiWNwcVzTG1vp7gr6YGyjVyosiR0xIV4raVavZZzbuNEXOxXJWMrwvGGYX1PBhUm_YzBjMZ3Wp7lTpxOJjY63kgSsOEF7kaOpJUr2bApMp7MhAPEVhq45JAtKFdES5hmZ30q-W-x9mjfSrWsN59Bx7_7RYZPK-8nQP6PXFFCtHhh7yFa_dFYqNpyEechSU/w300-h400/PXL_20240305_173708853.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /> Yes, the Poinsettia update no one wants. I have an unnatural ability to be unable to kill the plant. Am I the only one that still has a Poinsettia that is hanging on? This $2 discount one is still hanging on. <p></p><p>Details on how to keep it as a houseplant - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C0g7e-9AyqM/" target="_blank">Poinsettia Tips from Krystal</a></p>:)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17855800717944919231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605066743214792064.post-37244385165276495022024-03-10T01:00:00.000-08:002024-03-11T11:26:11.564-07:00Weekly Roll Daylight Savings Edition<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eatNbYfypXs" width="320" youtube-src-id="eatNbYfypXs"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-weight: bold;"><b>Linky Love</b></div><div style="font-weight: bold;"><b><br /></b></div><div><a href="https://butterwithasideofbread.com/easy-pineapple-bundt-cake/" target="_blank">Easy Pineapple Bundt Cake</a> - Easy recipe and delicious</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.foodrepublic.com/1487697/secret-ingredients-using-spaghetti-sauce/" target="_blank">Secret Ingredients to Use in Pasta Sauce</a> - I always put sugar but I thought this was helpful if you need to make sauce from scratch.</div><div style="font-weight: bold;"><b><br /></b></div><b>Inappropriate Thoughts</b><p></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVpsO0_pQFnUrX1zwJZ_RaismtbOWfQcGQlg09bwQ9KHQwyDQM9e3glNSzeveOD78Xs47VcgpR7ud0eFfZUHTCG5DPjTbW7QsnMLqCj91DbWTyuA7j5qvuU1VENj02HR2y1di-XZBXVHAvSyZ_3je4UdlCIE5zmjAvNEKJEsBKULSxSa9cVkqNKE5EuT7k/s4624/PXL_20240307_150118990.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVpsO0_pQFnUrX1zwJZ_RaismtbOWfQcGQlg09bwQ9KHQwyDQM9e3glNSzeveOD78Xs47VcgpR7ud0eFfZUHTCG5DPjTbW7QsnMLqCj91DbWTyuA7j5qvuU1VENj02HR2y1di-XZBXVHAvSyZ_3je4UdlCIE5zmjAvNEKJEsBKULSxSa9cVkqNKE5EuT7k/s320/PXL_20240307_150118990.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />Feeling Itchy, Please Advise. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4HHrekPaUz/" target="_blank">Jen Hatmaker</a> posted that on Instagram. You know the itch to do something different. (the comments are gold) I kind a feel like that too. So, I made some toilet paper tulips. It just seems on brand for this blog. It scratched that creative itch.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKq-c7V-svonKbJ8JnvgU0HxtPw309V1zNXriIGVTRdepzL0RFORbr9DfddrO900safafm3w6gwzxdKCH78kPm4jh1OL4W102jR-g4aYUkx5tNBJr44I7KmlPhc_3nFYpdZCK5y4tQy5FEbNUPL4A1SRT4pLBvPCitYJiw3rtZ0GlbKyAW46HL2JVpQwrf/s4624/PXL_20240307_150114446.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKq-c7V-svonKbJ8JnvgU0HxtPw309V1zNXriIGVTRdepzL0RFORbr9DfddrO900safafm3w6gwzxdKCH78kPm4jh1OL4W102jR-g4aYUkx5tNBJr44I7KmlPhc_3nFYpdZCK5y4tQy5FEbNUPL4A1SRT4pLBvPCitYJiw3rtZ0GlbKyAW46HL2JVpQwrf/s320/PXL_20240307_150114446.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div>The idea is from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4BN1MFLpCw/" target="_blank">Tim Sevitz</a></div>:)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17855800717944919231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605066743214792064.post-42163064246995428272024-03-09T01:00:00.000-08:002024-03-09T01:00:00.131-08:0052 Ancestors - Earning a Living<p>One of the February prompts for <a href="https://www.amyjohnsoncrow.com/52-ancestors-in-52-weeks-themes-for-2024/" target="_blank">52 Ancestors in 52 weeks</a> was "Earning A Living." </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilhFEX2X3eu0IBgW30oIrFl98ddSYBPGDQUsa_vDmk9ztYfHpr9IC7UuSrubeMRbMUAHg3FN9ltyUhmBtXr932W_oVm57dVV6zufWSbWW8P5uhMua27mGBsoYpeitFtyiBqMrPemNEeeeJzi_KzONE8FgONryZPI6nv_Kr0kDWtQfV8Ekdc6ezzGNU-8ih/s1715/Screenshot_20240308-101800.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1715" data-original-width="1079" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilhFEX2X3eu0IBgW30oIrFl98ddSYBPGDQUsa_vDmk9ztYfHpr9IC7UuSrubeMRbMUAHg3FN9ltyUhmBtXr932W_oVm57dVV6zufWSbWW8P5uhMua27mGBsoYpeitFtyiBqMrPemNEeeeJzi_KzONE8FgONryZPI6nv_Kr0kDWtQfV8Ekdc6ezzGNU-8ih/s320/Screenshot_20240308-101800.png" width="201" /></a></div><p>William McDill Crutcher is my 3rd Great Grandfather on my paternal side. William Crutcher spent the later part of his life being a stone cutter this included gravestones. William McDill Crutcher was born to William and Rebecca Crutcher in January 1856. He married Eva Shimp in January 1877, and they had 3 children including my second Great Grandfather Charles William Crutcher, oldest son of Eva and William. William would go on to marry Henerietta Friend after the death of Eva. They would have 9 children together. William would die suddenly in 1916. </p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJnksgui0SVZcBtIghbYEdyxOQBXcEGc7hyL1T1dTkYYTn8wtHgKqFkfbpMGsz6e2x-eq1cnC9ePd62VCe2kESuzZYdYV3vhI8VK6pncv1sthmAHYsM_zcDk7PIs3Fk9Anjc7CycSAykzkQmkAbrhMOtX_-e31T1T-PTcw8VtURew4wEWapGc8GmO379S7/s959/W.M.%20Crutcher%20circa%201870.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="959" data-original-width="666" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJnksgui0SVZcBtIghbYEdyxOQBXcEGc7hyL1T1dTkYYTn8wtHgKqFkfbpMGsz6e2x-eq1cnC9ePd62VCe2kESuzZYdYV3vhI8VK6pncv1sthmAHYsM_zcDk7PIs3Fk9Anjc7CycSAykzkQmkAbrhMOtX_-e31T1T-PTcw8VtURew4wEWapGc8GmO379S7/s320/W.M.%20Crutcher%20circa%201870.jpg" width="222" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo about 1870</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Found on Ancestry.Com</div><br />Below is an excerpt from some reembraces of his father, William Crutcher by James Crutcher, youngest child of William and Henrietta Crutcher. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR5v1Nbea5Qpj5Rr3_ngVMrmZwhlyYkNK_qLg1lPoCluai92v5E1YShI9eyu26B6I_Q2nnTB1hNnTBGxBRfkaB7E5iNvrWrYsk9BigPTF6WkfGFRy4cPssxlVf4UFD8PrzmyYgdwgKf8gsheV9-7Qug_6x5U6-niyvlODeMtCbljFrK0gPZyzZqFtVX49W/s1779/WmMcDillCrutcher.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1779" data-original-width="1217" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR5v1Nbea5Qpj5Rr3_ngVMrmZwhlyYkNK_qLg1lPoCluai92v5E1YShI9eyu26B6I_Q2nnTB1hNnTBGxBRfkaB7E5iNvrWrYsk9BigPTF6WkfGFRy4cPssxlVf4UFD8PrzmyYgdwgKf8gsheV9-7Qug_6x5U6-niyvlODeMtCbljFrK0gPZyzZqFtVX49W/w274-h400/WmMcDillCrutcher.jpg" width="274" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">photo from familysearch.org</div><p><i>My father was one of those old-fashioned marble cutters who would go about the countryside in his surrey carving dates on tombstones in country church yards He was an excellent artisan, and regularly cut from granite and marble exquisitely detailed and beautiful images of angels and wreaths and open books and harps.</i></p><p><i>He was widely known about Lancaster, Ohio and its rural environs. He was called upon many times to carve the cornerstones of churches and buildings. With his mallet and chisels he would cut the date of construction and the name of the building into hard stone, sometimes in raised lettering, for which he would charge a higher fee. His regular job was with a small firm called the Danison Monumental Works, that dealt in monuments and gravestones. He worked there for 18 years.</i></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs715Q4RG5qZDBXy5iyAcfqBb6diyAePn9vgTs8jIMivKZYrTMICagOWp0gAqyIy8rjw_QwOm2uNjJdImjkRklMvznn_ebTijDeviCWsQfi7R3zLNu0bGOtBT1OBVYVIYpUblAL7lzae06awXiIUoZKznvIAejfDV_C0rAPFphluYcJUXsKSUGvZVYDFpN/s1700/W.M.%20Crutcher%20at%20Danison%20Page%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="544" data-original-width="1700" height="102" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs715Q4RG5qZDBXy5iyAcfqBb6diyAePn9vgTs8jIMivKZYrTMICagOWp0gAqyIy8rjw_QwOm2uNjJdImjkRklMvznn_ebTijDeviCWsQfi7R3zLNu0bGOtBT1OBVYVIYpUblAL7lzae06awXiIUoZKznvIAejfDV_C0rAPFphluYcJUXsKSUGvZVYDFpN/s320/W.M.%20Crutcher%20at%20Danison%20Page%201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><p></p><p><i>After he died, when my mother and I would visit Forest Rose Cemetery and stand over his grave, I sometimes would ask her why he didn't have a large monument placed there. Mother would usually ignore the question and speak of something else. I didn't realize, of course, that it was a question of money which prevented it.</i></p><p><i>One day, however, she answered my question, and I was never perturbed about it again. She said, " no one could carve one as good as he could, besides he has a great many monuments. All the monuments you see around you are his. The whole cemetery is his monument."</i></p><p><i>Mother didn't permit me to forget my father. She always told me to remember that he was a good man.</i></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic1VkI-6OxCgSlSU19B8lirVCbGP8mNBgeKOJjPWG1KRAMbIX7Ct8rW-hHFzV061uAQcXoqrYOBHVKwmb9GNk_lp_0LFjhWuJWmdvxcMK8ai9JjrTEzb1TuW5jhWt9AoKBfzS_wXJ3wCy5pGlAt4hFi_lBNiMYueqnl28Zn23zQPbuTAbaa82yw8BbgePd/s1190/williamcrutchergrave.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="867" data-original-width="1190" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic1VkI-6OxCgSlSU19B8lirVCbGP8mNBgeKOJjPWG1KRAMbIX7Ct8rW-hHFzV061uAQcXoqrYOBHVKwmb9GNk_lp_0LFjhWuJWmdvxcMK8ai9JjrTEzb1TuW5jhWt9AoKBfzS_wXJ3wCy5pGlAt4hFi_lBNiMYueqnl28Zn23zQPbuTAbaa82yw8BbgePd/w400-h291/williamcrutchergrave.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">picture at find a grave</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zThtVit4Dpw" width="320" youtube-src-id="zThtVit4Dpw"></iframe></div><b>Linky Love</b><p></p><div><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/23/nyregion/flaco-owl-central-park-zoo-dead.html" target="_blank">Flaco the Owl Dead</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.npr.org/2024/02/25/1233775869/sandra-young-dna-oregon-missing-persons-case" target="_blank">Decades Old Missing Person's Case solved after Relative Uploads DNA to genealogy site</a> -DNA is something I am working on in my own genealogy</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.vox.com/culture/24047134/argylle-elly-conway-taylor-swift-authorship-controversy-explained" target="_blank">How the internet built a conspiracy around a new spy flick, a debut novel, and Taylor Swift</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Deep Thoughts</b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW8ZOUefPZQ6g4UratxJg8oGx8NMdatqTCpfK4KQ4-r2Muw42G7FmYJMTqzBj-NIj5AgIrE23DhqwrOjdOAoZUpz1ElkFJuOCaQqq3fQmjx8Ll7RcFyOC538fR7Nfiw2Fz5WR01_B0cHShtFqs7njUgi-ZyzcRhlDOsotrXInw0ZBsGQJtw1_XQxOLHhVW/s4624/PXL_20240229_143626232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW8ZOUefPZQ6g4UratxJg8oGx8NMdatqTCpfK4KQ4-r2Muw42G7FmYJMTqzBj-NIj5AgIrE23DhqwrOjdOAoZUpz1ElkFJuOCaQqq3fQmjx8Ll7RcFyOC538fR7Nfiw2Fz5WR01_B0cHShtFqs7njUgi-ZyzcRhlDOsotrXInw0ZBsGQJtw1_XQxOLHhVW/w300-h400/PXL_20240229_143626232.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>My husband retired from a job he has done for about 27 years. He retired so he could take another job in May. I thought a lot this past week about what kind of journey this has been. My husband had a very high stress and demanding job that I could never talk about in a public forum. It was a heavy weight for our family. I am extremely proud of my husband but ready to close this chapter. It has been a wild ride.</div>:)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17855800717944919231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605066743214792064.post-45081573714054714282024-02-28T01:00:00.000-08:002024-03-04T12:52:05.258-08:00Wordy Wednesday<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHr5b7U7qqX2j94mjohd0G1KkJqtaqCLq9cyIrBYi-rZyfWQmC-3UjQgnEcf6NOLuAhOxz4KxfTOSOODoAlmTg_IDTOFIa40n0AH_VZw8aRK1MRhYmPnBoZ0pVe5hf4XRtGYLHDzVGUCOshGS-RRvpTbZ3Z1su8phN1fsQi3R3tIoHHkhovqO3-QyOEOhY/s1063/Screenshot_20240225-074843~2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="654" data-original-width="1063" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHr5b7U7qqX2j94mjohd0G1KkJqtaqCLq9cyIrBYi-rZyfWQmC-3UjQgnEcf6NOLuAhOxz4KxfTOSOODoAlmTg_IDTOFIa40n0AH_VZw8aRK1MRhYmPnBoZ0pVe5hf4XRtGYLHDzVGUCOshGS-RRvpTbZ3Z1su8phN1fsQi3R3tIoHHkhovqO3-QyOEOhY/w400-h246/Screenshot_20240225-074843~2.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>:)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17855800717944919231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605066743214792064.post-51994649757145522742024-02-27T01:00:00.000-08:002024-02-27T01:00:00.140-08:00Garden Planning<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMVVCtTmSCM0wgDGHPPgW4qOygRxSSaymwKCVTq9ZRWBaDI01-T08vCO9g0bFYv8oyg5lPupZMBhRbHpz_1yIU9TmfEMKM7CxCQyK6YTJSbWPA-51krp-ABH0yuzgXMRoPrRO4kw5gycyArxcp81d2i87bZhN8cIjq2APUlLqTf86XjJbVDkriXNFcMDmm/s4624/PXL_20240205_194229325.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3472" data-original-width="4624" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMVVCtTmSCM0wgDGHPPgW4qOygRxSSaymwKCVTq9ZRWBaDI01-T08vCO9g0bFYv8oyg5lPupZMBhRbHpz_1yIU9TmfEMKM7CxCQyK6YTJSbWPA-51krp-ABH0yuzgXMRoPrRO4kw5gycyArxcp81d2i87bZhN8cIjq2APUlLqTf86XjJbVDkriXNFcMDmm/w400-h300/PXL_20240205_194229325.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Is it too early to talk about gardening planning. I have spring fever. Above the picture is of my current seed stash. I did order 2 packets of seeds from Floret - Vintage Rose Celosia and Victoria Wedding Zinnia. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmC2VcDII6uc99Tvpc3lILoHccYezOpWe9h-rXELZ9hgwqfg5DvWKzdab_VTSi0sFNej3g9k_7mtsp3n6SUcGPxJryre1pBoKXIXf4xJJ3F5obSfBeC9TG-NNcrfP8-8A9AOcsN0TyV3kF0xDaj6C_xwx_yavmoJKYkOmfUCe0I0b-uakAXUWvhaLXne8O/s4624/PXL_20240220_195742630.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmC2VcDII6uc99Tvpc3lILoHccYezOpWe9h-rXELZ9hgwqfg5DvWKzdab_VTSi0sFNej3g9k_7mtsp3n6SUcGPxJryre1pBoKXIXf4xJJ3F5obSfBeC9TG-NNcrfP8-8A9AOcsN0TyV3kF0xDaj6C_xwx_yavmoJKYkOmfUCe0I0b-uakAXUWvhaLXne8O/w300-h400/PXL_20240220_195742630.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />My oldest son actually picked those out to grow. Picture below is the very rough sketch on what I think things will look like in the back yard. I am pretty comfortable I can manage this amount. Last summer I planted Lavendar, Texas sage, coneflower, and cotton tuff. I would like to add more Texas sage or Russian sage and the most expensive long-term thing I will be adding is an Angel face rose. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbnSAyV8cJbItWY0McrL_0TXwvSEnAHaTFYa-hzGhboo0KpPDvUrO6sOHsNKOfXifZwatCnWYLi1rJtXjn2_DVkaZTmQSPQbcmXnNPKfSwgJVMbP84iTdcJywygxk5Zt3mOCtzsDzFVPW58kV-2iNA5GAwKJ5-VSw3YFCogmR-Pd8ZcxyM95BkEeuX6w_c/s4624/PXL_20240205_205329111.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3472" data-original-width="4624" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbnSAyV8cJbItWY0McrL_0TXwvSEnAHaTFYa-hzGhboo0KpPDvUrO6sOHsNKOfXifZwatCnWYLi1rJtXjn2_DVkaZTmQSPQbcmXnNPKfSwgJVMbP84iTdcJywygxk5Zt3mOCtzsDzFVPW58kV-2iNA5GAwKJ5-VSw3YFCogmR-Pd8ZcxyM95BkEeuX6w_c/w400-h300/PXL_20240205_205329111.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> I will have to use the afternoon shade of the shop for my dahlias. We had a brutal hot summer last year, so I learned that dahlias need afternoon shade and boat loads of water. <p></p><p>I will be starting my seeds the middle of March. depending on germination rates. Our last frost is the middle of April. Yep, I will be trying the seed method again for everything except sunflowers. Those I will direct sow. </p><p><br /></p></div>:)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17855800717944919231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605066743214792064.post-53766031313889358852024-02-25T01:00:00.000-08:002024-02-25T01:00:00.148-08:00Weekly Roll<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/U1gT0P4Zp2U" width="320" youtube-src-id="U1gT0P4Zp2U"></iframe></b></div><b><br />Linky Love</b><p></p><p><a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/northern-state-mental-hospital-cemetery" target="_blank">One Man's Fight to Save a Mental Hospital's Forgotten Cemetery -</a> This is about Northern State Mental Hospital located near Mount Vernon. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuly8zESEugqB3fLCGfMyL262meWvaWG1mXqAHuOyhjkBkS_cfD6Dq7k0v3nj1lzNmqGKbaPPMbbVVL5hi8uH9_pM1NZPJPKr9VG4Q9dcKdNV-75nRHZfXFX13UtqBvtJk4Ujm5vCjOvpMMuVdZxJEbhfcYSB6DGLnC_q-ITa8MB-s3fdpUIANaoKIZGgL/s3264/northernmental.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuly8zESEugqB3fLCGfMyL262meWvaWG1mXqAHuOyhjkBkS_cfD6Dq7k0v3nj1lzNmqGKbaPPMbbVVL5hi8uH9_pM1NZPJPKr9VG4Q9dcKdNV-75nRHZfXFX13UtqBvtJk4Ujm5vCjOvpMMuVdZxJEbhfcYSB6DGLnC_q-ITa8MB-s3fdpUIANaoKIZGgL/s320/northernmental.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I have hiked around it during <a href="https://myviewofthehoneypot.blogspot.com/2020/07/northern-state-recreational-area.html" target="_blank">trek for the treasure</a>. This is interesting but haunting place. Great Article about John Horne and his efforts to recognize those buried there.<p></p><p><a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/colorados-amache-national-historic-site-is-americas-newest-national-park/ar-BB1il31j" target="_blank">Colorado's National Historical Site Amache now a National Park</a> and in the past, I have posted about the <a href="https://www.cpr.org/2022/05/22/the-camp-amache-rose-is-blooming-heres-what-it-looks-like/" target="_blank">Amache Rose</a> thought to be brought to Amache by those interned there. </p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/07/realestate/ukraine-gardener-clematis-flowers.html" target="_blank">For Ukrainian Gardener, Flowers Offer a Way Forward</a> - So glad <a href="https://www.instagram.com/allaolkhovska/" target="_blank">Alla </a>was spotlighted by the New York Times. She was featured on Floret's You Tube Channel too. </p><p><b>Inappropriate Thoughts </b></p><p>The other night Robin Lopez former Milwaukee Buck was courtside reading a book and eating popcorn. His twin brother was out on the court. It was hilarious. He seriously was acting like a little brother brought against his will to the game. It just made me laugh out aloud. Robin had been traded and then waived earlier in the day. <a href="https://www.milwaukeemag.com/backstory-robin-lopezs-very-specific-courtside-book-reading/" target="_blank">This article</a> is about how the author found out his book was being read courtside. How small the world is that the author's son would be at the game.</p><p><b>Deep Thoughts</b></p><p>Well this happened this week. I couldn't go back to sleep after that. It was something.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOHZ03dFqBZ7VC-El5wHt300wWXNnXYPgum-mDn4RYiXI1GlUsHU51_h7aEoVSu8HaUgXdtbeRhPQOf9Km6dLM09RQVKJgqZisllzfJZfezLyf059wP8Ta8xvwhB63j2W9Uhofwh_re5a6M48wv_ldkB6B0L5jcrPLmqwMe1hXkMX1ZC5lhSqFWjLRgG7m/s1020/Screenshot_20240223-054722.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="767" data-original-width="1020" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOHZ03dFqBZ7VC-El5wHt300wWXNnXYPgum-mDn4RYiXI1GlUsHU51_h7aEoVSu8HaUgXdtbeRhPQOf9Km6dLM09RQVKJgqZisllzfJZfezLyf059wP8Ta8xvwhB63j2W9Uhofwh_re5a6M48wv_ldkB6B0L5jcrPLmqwMe1hXkMX1ZC5lhSqFWjLRgG7m/s320/Screenshot_20240223-054722.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>:)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17855800717944919231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605066743214792064.post-86801133392624050532024-02-22T01:00:00.000-08:002024-02-22T01:00:00.144-08:00Surprise Thrift Find<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiulK3Q9pu6daM_5gPrHqt5pnyJDIwf6_GvQ2RddZVnrXpAAyD9JSuP1kSJqRdgXM1MyLFLmTzotUSrEPvaqpa1IO5EGp-Gjhrfb_y7MrSCWHcxFlyTz34A66xuwM2174Z3FkuCtfBdACudKTQrJW2zu2k1PlcNxezXsybY92-4EY3vBsYqUYrYwInZ1nZJ/s4624/PXL_20240202_200432885.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiulK3Q9pu6daM_5gPrHqt5pnyJDIwf6_GvQ2RddZVnrXpAAyD9JSuP1kSJqRdgXM1MyLFLmTzotUSrEPvaqpa1IO5EGp-Gjhrfb_y7MrSCWHcxFlyTz34A66xuwM2174Z3FkuCtfBdACudKTQrJW2zu2k1PlcNxezXsybY92-4EY3vBsYqUYrYwInZ1nZJ/s320/PXL_20240202_200432885.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />My husband is a picture framer and often gets glass for his framing projects by buying old picture frames. Well, he bought this large picture for $17.99. He didn't realize the print was somewhat valuable. It is a signed and numbered Scott Nellis "Clouds". The mat has some damage and the frame itself is not great. However, the print is worth about $150. Not too shabby. I really like this 80s style print. It reminds me of the PNW. I plan on a new frame and possible reflective glass as well. In case you didn't know it, the glass is usually the most expensive part of a framing project. <p></p>:)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17855800717944919231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605066743214792064.post-49882293283844292982024-02-21T01:00:00.000-08:002024-02-21T01:00:00.138-08:00Wordy Wednesday<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrzEW94Ytk4X6mBuIWy1smlm7TR9xuOwsImTXtsHKxRug7R8yTP8LV4iJVXP78qK5577BYWegXR0b7O57nbnz-SDHQEaU54QT_TpQnmAIN7ppFUX42T8H4F2Ah3ry-TDjKMOk8fmTNY3rtluQxWbLJ600Xq_zgUiQ0-BIrDmpaPdfylnjKwqg2wcL4FXLH/s4624/PXL_20240203_181303833.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrzEW94Ytk4X6mBuIWy1smlm7TR9xuOwsImTXtsHKxRug7R8yTP8LV4iJVXP78qK5577BYWegXR0b7O57nbnz-SDHQEaU54QT_TpQnmAIN7ppFUX42T8H4F2Ah3ry-TDjKMOk8fmTNY3rtluQxWbLJ600Xq_zgUiQ0-BIrDmpaPdfylnjKwqg2wcL4FXLH/w300-h400/PXL_20240203_181303833.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />This is another easter egg from my recycled art piece. Some of the bottle caps have interesting sayings.<p></p><p>"Quietly Work Let Success Speak Up."</p><p> Should you take advice from a bottle cap?</p>:)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17855800717944919231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605066743214792064.post-77025512255171766242024-02-20T01:00:00.000-08:002024-02-20T01:00:00.138-08:00Love Walls<p> In my old house, I had a long wall at the top of the stairs where I displayed my<a href="https://myviewofthehoneypot.blogspot.com/2019/05/freshing-up-my-love-gallery-wall-day-of.html" target="_blank"> love gallery inspired wall</a>. I currently don't have that kind of set up at my current house. I do have a long hallway between two bedrooms so I decided to display all my Loveland Valentine and love themed items. Below is the start.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnZwck0e6jibx0YuNPfpoJ5H2fbI3f5L-u9zf8_Zp3jCt8Ly6jLrRDiYv1PhiH5xXqbM09vPIHCzea_P_FhJlHAOoXXBcUrcfdCOXzNaLxHh4olCJZ0GBZVFGQXtRRgCS9SrtSsR7FvpWB1Wch1GXa5bt1SH_5fubyawCQZlydqCy-r4I1x9kAldBeS0w/s4624/PXL_20240211_162349543.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnZwck0e6jibx0YuNPfpoJ5H2fbI3f5L-u9zf8_Zp3jCt8Ly6jLrRDiYv1PhiH5xXqbM09vPIHCzea_P_FhJlHAOoXXBcUrcfdCOXzNaLxHh4olCJZ0GBZVFGQXtRRgCS9SrtSsR7FvpWB1Wch1GXa5bt1SH_5fubyawCQZlydqCy-r4I1x9kAldBeS0w/w300-h400/PXL_20240211_162349543.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh1NCd8LigtFBz3VU_QQYA4rqJFyaIPvpX18sBAgRgiFNsChd3BSoP6rP__yWSjFcOy7p8NDUbdeNnGxu70uJUO8GerOkRsP2DzqXpA5uz_KQrxKDbMrxPogdxNPoJgOog_LuWxHiXwwqfY5-aJ_MErPYelO_1m9Fz2YJqjUNS_cLzjClhfHu6aZsWxZRl/s4624/PXL_20240211_221950951.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh1NCd8LigtFBz3VU_QQYA4rqJFyaIPvpX18sBAgRgiFNsChd3BSoP6rP__yWSjFcOy7p8NDUbdeNnGxu70uJUO8GerOkRsP2DzqXpA5uz_KQrxKDbMrxPogdxNPoJgOog_LuWxHiXwwqfY5-aJ_MErPYelO_1m9Fz2YJqjUNS_cLzjClhfHu6aZsWxZRl/w300-h400/PXL_20240211_221950951.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>I have a lot more stuff to hang but this is a start. So much more stuff to hang but it feels good to have some of it up.</p>:)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17855800717944919231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605066743214792064.post-78243594194767835542024-02-19T01:00:00.000-08:002024-02-19T01:00:00.130-08:00Recycled Art Show<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsHXJ0l3dCqUAvO73ZMWbSG3THOgjml9juX6mGH8_ZW0yiJ2Bjs2ZSnt4rvy3Co2R-PQKLpNoTr-1zGoePXUB2abUBSa9SR50daM0gAK46JUStAL79Nvph9j8mjM8p070WlXqcilhaej6ruNoRSy3uQbA3md9ZwStPXoPHIP0RlNufGwn5DjFl0d_bYEl3/s4624/PXL_20240215_180441715.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3472" data-original-width="4624" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsHXJ0l3dCqUAvO73ZMWbSG3THOgjml9juX6mGH8_ZW0yiJ2Bjs2ZSnt4rvy3Co2R-PQKLpNoTr-1zGoePXUB2abUBSa9SR50daM0gAK46JUStAL79Nvph9j8mjM8p070WlXqcilhaej6ruNoRSy3uQbA3md9ZwStPXoPHIP0RlNufGwn5DjFl0d_bYEl3/w400-h300/PXL_20240215_180441715.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />I thought I would show some of the entries from the Recycled Art Show held at the library. I sadly did not win but I think I got an honorable mention for Artesia Sunrise. It is hard to compete with a 2-foot-tall bulldog. The bulldog is the high school mascot as well. Maybe I could become the people's choice award. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihVg-ZZCQb5dvXQR1uCcKQ4vojxOtS4kLdVK7Uur9VG1JrT863Ds5VTNTRozbv6aYZu8Mhzd_ZPUvVDArvmGguevI4jy6w29FkkgXa-ZD16JvP-MUpXpOZfukAqJ1cAnalt4Cu2eiHgGHfS9Qm2p8UNTHkkwZB04_vGokfdhL2eyJ_k2bK4H30UGV0sfXu/s4624/PXL_20240212_180627433.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihVg-ZZCQb5dvXQR1uCcKQ4vojxOtS4kLdVK7Uur9VG1JrT863Ds5VTNTRozbv6aYZu8Mhzd_ZPUvVDArvmGguevI4jy6w29FkkgXa-ZD16JvP-MUpXpOZfukAqJ1cAnalt4Cu2eiHgGHfS9Qm2p8UNTHkkwZB04_vGokfdhL2eyJ_k2bK4H30UGV0sfXu/w300-h400/PXL_20240212_180627433.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2kxaGmJNWs69v8IiT6X4zSAlvFr8kfRIEH6Q8YJxQdouAvOtxqq0yB3jiMpLBi40umro30vIHAA76RduDegNghLEIO_rC7gmC8rC9J4yX_AU9yl5FqYzUODBfcVdyGurcqWPfv8xYBYf1xomQnxLGlhjzUbHmi7GfBKCMyDHOut_13FLhLi9gVQLshUeH/s4624/PXL_20240212_180830788.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3472" data-original-width="4624" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2kxaGmJNWs69v8IiT6X4zSAlvFr8kfRIEH6Q8YJxQdouAvOtxqq0yB3jiMpLBi40umro30vIHAA76RduDegNghLEIO_rC7gmC8rC9J4yX_AU9yl5FqYzUODBfcVdyGurcqWPfv8xYBYf1xomQnxLGlhjzUbHmi7GfBKCMyDHOut_13FLhLi9gVQLshUeH/w400-h300/PXL_20240212_180830788.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuyGdkWHJnkoPNwgW1L0z-jTk7IJDQ3Ok7f4K2_b9-xh2Qf5iOn0HMsf7tcLPwhCUqH-K7CuYABmnvrNVw2vQwfexPePWpv45eOjzWWV-FSDlWQ-Hci8W3YXRB1w0w4Yis1R34KLLKV1wynCYDJEppBMkhZrm8Qgq0Clwq5pmvbSr-yQlOStzJCnxV-Y6w/s4624/PXL_20240212_180745647.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3472" data-original-width="4624" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuyGdkWHJnkoPNwgW1L0z-jTk7IJDQ3Ok7f4K2_b9-xh2Qf5iOn0HMsf7tcLPwhCUqH-K7CuYABmnvrNVw2vQwfexPePWpv45eOjzWWV-FSDlWQ-Hci8W3YXRB1w0w4Yis1R34KLLKV1wynCYDJEppBMkhZrm8Qgq0Clwq5pmvbSr-yQlOStzJCnxV-Y6w/w400-h300/PXL_20240212_180745647.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6YJuVwc-RO6UyvJC9En7zG-2i7UWB6TXgLzPYSjHbOBhb_IdZxlbRLx__6lROBSO8F_CS9zU4DVU0h_A7_7UuowDzqSYPK6WvOb6zSoL3pK0ZUOgepfNmCyaCc2gMnyJ55OtLfsd4fgsr9-Hh1-yvXa5JRIRKlK_rtoRpXuYV_xk7NNV2kSFLfZglgyOZ/s4624/PXL_20240212_180802893.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3472" data-original-width="4624" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6YJuVwc-RO6UyvJC9En7zG-2i7UWB6TXgLzPYSjHbOBhb_IdZxlbRLx__6lROBSO8F_CS9zU4DVU0h_A7_7UuowDzqSYPK6WvOb6zSoL3pK0ZUOgepfNmCyaCc2gMnyJ55OtLfsd4fgsr9-Hh1-yvXa5JRIRKlK_rtoRpXuYV_xk7NNV2kSFLfZglgyOZ/w400-h300/PXL_20240212_180802893.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcVdcu3cYcdld9XReJh3UU4p6LGV0crEb4cn-mrZWHmQqLGo1aPWGbSwI5zzQMDc-aFSQk1U7LNiEsKlQDR2KLpb0e6MWsVkvDqRUzw5BhPHMZV_Fo59euTDRGiTnviijCP1i2R25f-ND7i4XeG0RqHzKyo8qSGymZ5xF7ohThti_31IxhB0LCQRDMuZbJ/s4624/PXL_20240212_180700334.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcVdcu3cYcdld9XReJh3UU4p6LGV0crEb4cn-mrZWHmQqLGo1aPWGbSwI5zzQMDc-aFSQk1U7LNiEsKlQDR2KLpb0e6MWsVkvDqRUzw5BhPHMZV_Fo59euTDRGiTnviijCP1i2R25f-ND7i4XeG0RqHzKyo8qSGymZ5xF7ohThti_31IxhB0LCQRDMuZbJ/w300-h400/PXL_20240212_180700334.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>:)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17855800717944919231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605066743214792064.post-25042116065177748932024-02-18T01:00:00.000-08:002024-02-18T01:00:00.137-08:00Weekly Roll<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oNZA2LPIzpA" width="320" youtube-src-id="oNZA2LPIzpA"></iframe></div><br />I don't know if anyone else follows <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ghostly.archive/" target="_blank">Ghostly.archive </a>she has been documenting tombstones that have recipes and recreating them. The try guys went with her to visit a tombstone with Red Lantern Dip. It is really interesting.<p></p><p><a href="https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/" target="_blank">Roots Tech -</a> one of the largest genealogy conferences. I have attended virtually for the last couple of years. I have to say it is something I look forward to. The classes are extremely helpful. </p><p><a href="https://news.arizona.edu/story/looking-through-lens-time-millennium-camera" target="_blank">The Millennium Camera</a> - interesting but weird, right. I think I have posted this before. </p><p><a href="https://www.carlsfriends.net/" target="_blank">Oregon Trail Sourdough Starter</a> - I guess they are currently overwhelmed, but you can get free starter with a self-addressed stamped envelope.</p><p><b>Inappropriate Thoughts</b></p><p>I think my new band name should be Feral Housewife. </p><p><b>Deep Thoughts</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/v2LixP7n_hM" width="320" youtube-src-id="v2LixP7n_hM"></iframe></div><br /><p>Gosh some exciting stuff is coming but it also scary. It is closing a chapter for our family and that makes me nostalgic. </p><p>If you got a chance take it, take it while you got a chance. If you got a dream, chase it, 'cause you a dream won't chase you back. </p><p><b>52 Health</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ1lwLWb-r7YxvXG5l5s8tzCyvM8j5taZ1pGrXkDtUR1g28ZQxXSgSgbAAIQUbLPtRJJ_Subi4ZgpIS25-awcDEy5hBVE_hPnAMR9uRDd-AU6mBIfTrT3-ioxxg6CsBoquQB20JlfzBKDTR3E8dBcudCex2x_3oxUtuJB-sPcLky7ZqD3KnCGcvAGQRWv2/s4624/PXL_20240216_165509086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ1lwLWb-r7YxvXG5l5s8tzCyvM8j5taZ1pGrXkDtUR1g28ZQxXSgSgbAAIQUbLPtRJJ_Subi4ZgpIS25-awcDEy5hBVE_hPnAMR9uRDd-AU6mBIfTrT3-ioxxg6CsBoquQB20JlfzBKDTR3E8dBcudCex2x_3oxUtuJB-sPcLky7ZqD3KnCGcvAGQRWv2/w300-h400/PXL_20240216_165509086.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Doing great on taking those blood pressure pills. Even took a walk not great to chase after a scooter. Missing my walking buddy Mama T. Though she probably would have made me do 2 laps. LOL<p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>:)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17855800717944919231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605066743214792064.post-90965690306061853722024-02-15T09:25:00.000-08:002024-02-15T09:25:38.051-08:00What I Read February<p> I am linking up with<a href="https://modernmrsdarcy.com/quick-lit-february-2024/" target="_blank"> Modern Mrs Darcy's Quick Lit.</a> Check out what everyone else is reading.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg19gnDqqvqeDHX1ceo6bB-fu7tzTK8ETSpPddmKaFl0UkUmCHZbV-Xts0zjIBpMKumG3UVeyfFbtfOiB5GxCn_ZwjW1o4UxSeZ1Dx2VYOZQ9a-SRVGCAur1mA9RK4dav-9NJQEEoML5xHdgB6q_2C98PZ6ZChhpT0USdSl6LfiOTUTjodvblQM3zfUHVAY/s4624/PXL_20240120_145149722.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg19gnDqqvqeDHX1ceo6bB-fu7tzTK8ETSpPddmKaFl0UkUmCHZbV-Xts0zjIBpMKumG3UVeyfFbtfOiB5GxCn_ZwjW1o4UxSeZ1Dx2VYOZQ9a-SRVGCAur1mA9RK4dav-9NJQEEoML5xHdgB6q_2C98PZ6ZChhpT0USdSl6LfiOTUTjodvblQM3zfUHVAY/s320/PXL_20240120_145149722.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Personal-Librarian-Marie-Benedict/dp/0593101545/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36H8NBRKX2CM9&keywords=personal+librarian&qid=1707767027&sprefix=personal%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-1" target="_blank">The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray</a><p></p><p>I breezed through this book in almost an afternoon. I technically finished after dinner. It was a great read. The book was about Belle Greene who was the Personal Librarian of J P Morgan. <a href="https://modernmrsdarcy.com/quick-lit-november-2023/" target="_blank">Modern Mrs Darcy Quick Lit November 2023</a>. I thought this was a great read and thought provoking too.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-YxN1dQ734jMkYdv93vFzPf5-OwyZUoPRHgUzZKk7yN4pe4jyoke9aZROhXuKINf-UhrDEO95rtJp2Uwh9v6aVNlH-kHiWqCrFYff8bRGaP3j3bGFxkpQPdu4pe87tszeQ3acjYqYAdFM2soIUSWr0B5nIVvOT89CWsSnHzx1s20Q8kFBSxpOSb_ss0lD/s4624/PXL_20240125_235546176.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-YxN1dQ734jMkYdv93vFzPf5-OwyZUoPRHgUzZKk7yN4pe4jyoke9aZROhXuKINf-UhrDEO95rtJp2Uwh9v6aVNlH-kHiWqCrFYff8bRGaP3j3bGFxkpQPdu4pe87tszeQ3acjYqYAdFM2soIUSWr0B5nIVvOT89CWsSnHzx1s20Q8kFBSxpOSb_ss0lD/s320/PXL_20240125_235546176.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mrs-Kennedy-Me-Clint-Hill/dp/1451648464/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3K7UXQGYG8Q1V&keywords=mrs+kennedy+and+me+clint+hill&qid=1707766990&sprefix=mrs+kenn%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Mrs Kennedy and Me by Clint Hill</a></p><p>This was part of a Back List Challenge for 2012. I enjoyed the stories that Clint Hill, Secret Service Agent, talked about being part of Mrs. Kennedy's protective detail. It was a real look behind the curtain. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoCZ9jWWuOtnaGkQomKUb0OTfDvp_WjeOnj1Lsj4GWgN9vFBSKIKkULZeAiY9dxKgFrah2jn_NbQnPmJMoYq4q0-qfFJ-3_SJfNvuNjNht1xlhcLRWVmiUpgBoqb_0re1kB4oV3TUHM1l9qMXyXGH6IypSn11KbNgCpYPg062Ns8lUQ6MxyIsrygG0Ygsp/s4624/PXL_20240130_161058911.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoCZ9jWWuOtnaGkQomKUb0OTfDvp_WjeOnj1Lsj4GWgN9vFBSKIKkULZeAiY9dxKgFrah2jn_NbQnPmJMoYq4q0-qfFJ-3_SJfNvuNjNht1xlhcLRWVmiUpgBoqb_0re1kB4oV3TUHM1l9qMXyXGH6IypSn11KbNgCpYPg062Ns8lUQ6MxyIsrygG0Ygsp/w300-h400/PXL_20240130_161058911.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Necessary-Lies-Novel-Diane-Chamberlain/dp/1250054516/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2S9F7VE6FNMIR&keywords=necessary+lies+by+diane+chamberlain&qid=1707766944&sprefix=Necessary+Lies%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Necessary Lies by Diane Chamberlain</a></p><p>This is a story about a new social worker Jane and her clients the Hart's. The setting is North Carolina. This is during the era of forced sterilization of poor or disabled people. This story is told well. This is another book for the 2013 Back List Challenge. You can't but help but root for the main characters in this story. Maybe the ending was tied up a little too neatly.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>:)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17855800717944919231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605066743214792064.post-50400915032001095972024-02-14T01:00:00.000-08:002024-02-14T01:00:00.143-08:00Happy 54th Anniversary<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxD2wbbpMfpVFUPS26wJJ7C9UFXTer8IZCl8yeq-dqHWmIIvruJ4vJzxBXpugyRrvWvs2zMWh7OEPuUe1jbzm3w7nePizm3XpC9GytbDgH_E42nsS5pWLPEuex-IEjc8DUESl4Ja656EpRhyphenhyphenJRzTU-mhXKf741EnQvOAiyc_1KkmS8fRNBRqjmOxvgyuho/s4032/momdadwed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxD2wbbpMfpVFUPS26wJJ7C9UFXTer8IZCl8yeq-dqHWmIIvruJ4vJzxBXpugyRrvWvs2zMWh7OEPuUe1jbzm3w7nePizm3XpC9GytbDgH_E42nsS5pWLPEuex-IEjc8DUESl4Ja656EpRhyphenhyphenJRzTU-mhXKf741EnQvOAiyc_1KkmS8fRNBRqjmOxvgyuho/w300-h400/momdadwed.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /> I have been thinking about enduring love and I wrote this in my journal. I think it applies to my parents. Happy Anniversary!<p></p><p>Enduring Love</p><p>not always executed perfect</p><p>is wonderfully imperfect</p><p>a love that shows up when things are tough</p><p>it is not a love that tolerates everything</p><p>it's a working type of love </p><p>a love that says I have seen you at your very lowest</p><p>and at your very best</p><p>a walking with you type of love</p>:)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17855800717944919231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605066743214792064.post-69202785408478772262024-02-13T01:00:00.000-08:002024-02-13T01:00:00.133-08:002024 Valentine<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL_PSk7bi6pTjrfdE_lDQt1ju5uq9t88AvIyBUc-Ng22e36cX5JSMxZkIirB-TIGS0N6OJb18fKKdsXim3JxLcdmbg3ShKpoTRc4qGy8Lq7XRNiRfHVhqptlUjaK9ORiTdG2n_8BfAR8tMaZo71XlokWl6oRtgfCZcYj_IQKSp-5wUUtMBskGelG3K-ACa/s4624/PXL_20240122_201750514.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL_PSk7bi6pTjrfdE_lDQt1ju5uq9t88AvIyBUc-Ng22e36cX5JSMxZkIirB-TIGS0N6OJb18fKKdsXim3JxLcdmbg3ShKpoTRc4qGy8Lq7XRNiRfHVhqptlUjaK9ORiTdG2n_8BfAR8tMaZo71XlokWl6oRtgfCZcYj_IQKSp-5wUUtMBskGelG3K-ACa/s320/PXL_20240122_201750514.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />Well, this one I struggled with this year. I made it harder than it needed to be. This is the first Valentine I ever created with a cupid. I thought that was interesting. My youngest claimed this looked like Cupid's tombstone. Now I can't unsee it. I had several variations of this card. I even included Cupid jokes in some of them. I used my Cricut and some blank cards.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-_2fAupBCNEpkq7Dk-faogwfHkMZpSntMthLmhTWQEAdMmDZFPIJ-nIcoWERk6Hmc_c54O8FqSeebxyvFJGNRyXhUMAmPaN5PJbr6tcnOSKDYO1Ml_aZq1zWDWGbZrlWJ8zKT0_yadTjheI94e4ryHAKdTgFBbiufUB4qEoqel6H65_YYIDPItP_V0y7h/s4624/PXL_20240123_210048891.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-_2fAupBCNEpkq7Dk-faogwfHkMZpSntMthLmhTWQEAdMmDZFPIJ-nIcoWERk6Hmc_c54O8FqSeebxyvFJGNRyXhUMAmPaN5PJbr6tcnOSKDYO1Ml_aZq1zWDWGbZrlWJ8zKT0_yadTjheI94e4ryHAKdTgFBbiufUB4qEoqel6H65_YYIDPItP_V0y7h/s320/PXL_20240123_210048891.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>I was inspired in part by Martha Stewart's valentine. Sample below</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRqseMc_NTunt_Hh02cWzKJbyjWEAxmUJlTtLi8SN37zqawxHXaVmmQa3Alo4nbRDswZrs_8_q8Un318dQ8Qs8KQa7iUiz3mn7QEUBB2PNP1OLTmfMtoTq5ha5WFBMN_wJ5olYzb4Oo6D-3Svk8dWm838YDTys8iyDfIjjL8zr44kswMHV6zU8gmHnmFG-/s4624/PXL_20240120_194611818.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3472" data-original-width="4624" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRqseMc_NTunt_Hh02cWzKJbyjWEAxmUJlTtLi8SN37zqawxHXaVmmQa3Alo4nbRDswZrs_8_q8Un318dQ8Qs8KQa7iUiz3mn7QEUBB2PNP1OLTmfMtoTq5ha5WFBMN_wJ5olYzb4Oo6D-3Svk8dWm838YDTys8iyDfIjjL8zr44kswMHV6zU8gmHnmFG-/w400-h300/PXL_20240120_194611818.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>:)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17855800717944919231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605066743214792064.post-41554401444198024482024-02-12T11:54:00.000-08:002024-02-12T11:59:33.807-08:00What is Saving Me<p>Modern Mrs. Darcy has a link up for when we have reached the middle of winter and "What is Saving Us." <a href="https://modernmrsdarcy.com/whats-saving-your-life-or-keeping-head-above-water/" target="_blank">Check out what is saving everyone else.</a></p><p>I always find it is the little things that save me.</p><p><a href="https://www.hoka.com/en/us/" target="_blank"></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwd7hFu1yJEBpUVXZRtDRYiRoiPyaTK-wz8VjayZaAmJvUEJgBsny6SIZI2xvDX7S9lvTFQ-1Yzbff9FLwIdPSOLKGCgd4u_mne7RkE5SGUcI68IehvzrRhEl7Xj3NosZVElTknBBaAQz8hTD7zUmrhD7TTR9NFYdOhfj793ysR6OgYm6ORnw1iHX9MTNH/s4624/PXL_20240212_194817825.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwd7hFu1yJEBpUVXZRtDRYiRoiPyaTK-wz8VjayZaAmJvUEJgBsny6SIZI2xvDX7S9lvTFQ-1Yzbff9FLwIdPSOLKGCgd4u_mne7RkE5SGUcI68IehvzrRhEl7Xj3NosZVElTknBBaAQz8hTD7zUmrhD7TTR9NFYdOhfj793ysR6OgYm6ORnw1iHX9MTNH/s320/PXL_20240212_194817825.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://www.hoka.com/en/us/" target="_blank">Hoka's</a> - Yes, the tennis shoes recommended by my podiatrist are saving my feet. I have arthritis in my big toe. They have just the right amount of cushion. They are pricey. Wish they had more normal colors in the wide version. These are my number #1 walking shoes. <p></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzapAjN0Q5kAiN4iEgJGsdIoLJSfI38rV9l_jA1ZbT_5yJmzcyB0G9hlMb2PmLzRfX-BZ0_XzcNgflryogImrp2t9RAopKGPDdXZuMiyEnAtCrpRlspJkAX1d4CLiSfjWLzqIqFPs4a94w40ieuBe8_Es5a0qi-482_nZ9WDc_ZVAndrq0HS_PLGGbvVwH/s4032/PXL_20231201_142430228.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzapAjN0Q5kAiN4iEgJGsdIoLJSfI38rV9l_jA1ZbT_5yJmzcyB0G9hlMb2PmLzRfX-BZ0_XzcNgflryogImrp2t9RAopKGPDdXZuMiyEnAtCrpRlspJkAX1d4CLiSfjWLzqIqFPs4a94w40ieuBe8_Es5a0qi-482_nZ9WDc_ZVAndrq0HS_PLGGbvVwH/s320/PXL_20231201_142430228.jpg" width="240" /></a></b></div><b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Morning Outside time</b> - It really helps me get a grip on what I need to do for the day. It isn't completely screen free but close. I have fallen off of this a bit, but it really does help start the day right. Cold and lots of wind have discouraged me of late.<p></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQISWxQMBxsgJ7C2vlQ4CLln89T2gWk4fQteezttS3f2aB0hypTfxKs8mvaZlViql5P34E2FEGqujUKyq9_2ApIjGf2vzjHL6BRc3rP6rHmhGuDpCwauTjhrPs7iptVJBEHOkzmvUR1StjL7QLAkXpVPHSC_69B-oYP9NgxIj39fQDRerJ7R6l8HqGMSoH/s4624/PXL_20240212_180700334.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQISWxQMBxsgJ7C2vlQ4CLln89T2gWk4fQteezttS3f2aB0hypTfxKs8mvaZlViql5P34E2FEGqujUKyq9_2ApIjGf2vzjHL6BRc3rP6rHmhGuDpCwauTjhrPs7iptVJBEHOkzmvUR1StjL7QLAkXpVPHSC_69B-oYP9NgxIj39fQDRerJ7R6l8HqGMSoH/w300-h400/PXL_20240212_180700334.jpg" width="300" /></a></b></div><b><br />Being creative</b>! I am not an artist, but I am a creative person. I challenged myself to enter a recycled art show this week at my local library. I won honorable mention for my piece out of magazine and cardboard called Artesia Sunrise. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO6-wLXx_bHCrKqUjhhce7c22-VLCUNZz4Ud4D406nVffEJe3DDw8LsZA8_BsX2Gc2fsPzEg_3UGkyYFwoQFxwL-Bb_t5TEcQems9733hOOeQgGH6ro3rGT7aL79bwv184JOo9k5MUw0-_nXt8hvQbFulS6aq94Kh5o-UDho7LSZwzO9YcyRts17V8u1YX/s4624/PXL_20240204_204637316.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3472" data-original-width="4624" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO6-wLXx_bHCrKqUjhhce7c22-VLCUNZz4Ud4D406nVffEJe3DDw8LsZA8_BsX2Gc2fsPzEg_3UGkyYFwoQFxwL-Bb_t5TEcQems9733hOOeQgGH6ro3rGT7aL79bwv184JOo9k5MUw0-_nXt8hvQbFulS6aq94Kh5o-UDho7LSZwzO9YcyRts17V8u1YX/w400-h300/PXL_20240204_204637316.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />I also made my annual Valentine's to mail through Loveland, Colorado. So, I have spent this January working out my creative energy.<p></p><p><b><a href="https://www.google.com/keep/" target="_blank"></a></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigUrSGioiTnem3nUqkF_WSLlk5igzjvGSSOOSmSKOCbIHNsnjeRDKHujlgm1qIqTY6QskIK0wuWj2EIfNrieYM8l97-NpknRCKlpzMVuPCVjpxX-N3FontGC87obAvx6fe16nPG18czvO51u3WjAn922YzcozgCMnRURnxsv7Y328UhiccVfN2kStCccVe/s2400/Screenshot_20240203-213039.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigUrSGioiTnem3nUqkF_WSLlk5igzjvGSSOOSmSKOCbIHNsnjeRDKHujlgm1qIqTY6QskIK0wuWj2EIfNrieYM8l97-NpknRCKlpzMVuPCVjpxX-N3FontGC87obAvx6fe16nPG18czvO51u3WjAn922YzcozgCMnRURnxsv7Y328UhiccVfN2kStCccVe/w180-h400/Screenshot_20240203-213039.png" width="180" /></a></b></div><b><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/keep/" target="_blank">The Keep App</a></b><p></p><p>I have been trying to eliminate some of my paper mess. I love that I can mark things off my list. I am not usually an App person but I like this one.</p>:)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17855800717944919231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605066743214792064.post-25987318733352926912024-02-11T01:00:00.000-08:002024-02-11T01:00:00.136-08:00 Weekly Roll<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DWrMeBR8W-c" width="320" youtube-src-id="DWrMeBR8W-c"></iframe></div><br /> Not watching that BIG game or need some mindless scrolling below is some linky's<p></p><p>Here all the <a href="https://www.thewrap.com/the-summer-i-turned-pretty-soundtrack-songs-list/" target="_blank">Song's in "The Summer I Turned Pretty"</a></p><p>Midwestern Mom's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C3HCSfJMxAs/" target="_blank">Midwest Sushi</a> - She cracks me up and I would make this except the lactose. LOL</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C285CaUL_cE/" target="_blank">$20 Dollar Tree Bowl Party</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/mama-kelce-chocolate-chip-cookie-recipe/" target="_blank">Mama Kelce's Chocolate Chip Cookies</a> - My best friend is sending me some of these. This is an interesting recipe.</p><p><b>Shout Out</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8f7bnQKMuLt4zm45NDHSyv3K7hajndZJLne1L_awFdF2v_DXC9vB7DdSq7JBZLbpf9XxwmJNLLt9XwQIJdy_P90KnX81_prUccVry0hiCJrynreYe6l01WIRNRmDTvJ-zlygWoatcdaC_p2qVMHdIkONYRtRRrPTzV6CvdVYjIOCOPwngejjiVHT5XAA_/s4624/PXL_20240206_134008442.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3472" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8f7bnQKMuLt4zm45NDHSyv3K7hajndZJLne1L_awFdF2v_DXC9vB7DdSq7JBZLbpf9XxwmJNLLt9XwQIJdy_P90KnX81_prUccVry0hiCJrynreYe6l01WIRNRmDTvJ-zlygWoatcdaC_p2qVMHdIkONYRtRRrPTzV6CvdVYjIOCOPwngejjiVHT5XAA_/s320/PXL_20240206_134008442.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></b></div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Happy Happy Birthday NONNA</span></b><p></p><p>She asked to watch the big game as part of her party. She is especially looking forward to seeing Usher at halftime. </p>:)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17855800717944919231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605066743214792064.post-33393009231529961392024-02-10T01:00:00.000-08:002024-02-10T01:00:00.153-08:00Operation Fun - Recycled Art<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZS51SlR6UgHb5olM_h7TEBpQ054ajJxfVUEPI87dFRW3c6hqARHjuR4ejiasW0VgwXyVLxNTx-8zjZ83eMSiFCGB86YXsygXDFtFHQb9xzse37RSUf3ZaUDqVZock1LpAao8CwsySX80Frc82-CAMvQzLWhkzbsO0JFsysNavA4S7kbXEBBxhV9oxCmgh/s4624/PXL_20240204_204637316.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3472" data-original-width="4624" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZS51SlR6UgHb5olM_h7TEBpQ054ajJxfVUEPI87dFRW3c6hqARHjuR4ejiasW0VgwXyVLxNTx-8zjZ83eMSiFCGB86YXsygXDFtFHQb9xzse37RSUf3ZaUDqVZock1LpAao8CwsySX80Frc82-CAMvQzLWhkzbsO0JFsysNavA4S7kbXEBBxhV9oxCmgh/w400-h300/PXL_20240204_204637316.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Sometimes I get a wild idea. The library and Artesia Clean and Beautiful were having a recycled art show. I decided to give recycled art a go. I don't consider myself an artist. I am a crafter. The top photo is called Artesia Sunrise and made of cardboard, newspaper, and magazines.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ph04dgJA4ZHShrvRUP7CYW7w2UePOdlxFk4e8NaG3_NtODqr9VfAnDnsZXXUr9NyYJmW_5NNU7AwTKg3MBxvUI8E0IpwXs9eXcgNRib7QtqWYt8yj3oIHBJ9mCwiYrC19rnmqGh56cVwEp-J9qf43iUXbL4UELtntBsQuu5mBRKJfKPHh_gGCalH0qbI/s4624/PXL_20240204_180851973.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3472" data-original-width="4624" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ph04dgJA4ZHShrvRUP7CYW7w2UePOdlxFk4e8NaG3_NtODqr9VfAnDnsZXXUr9NyYJmW_5NNU7AwTKg3MBxvUI8E0IpwXs9eXcgNRib7QtqWYt8yj3oIHBJ9mCwiYrC19rnmqGh56cVwEp-J9qf43iUXbL4UELtntBsQuu5mBRKJfKPHh_gGCalH0qbI/w400-h300/PXL_20240204_180851973.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>The art above is called ThRASHer. It was made with trash we collected at the skate park. I won't lie this piece kinda smelled alcoholic. You know how movies have easter eggs little nods or hidden things.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiK7dtJ26UM5Tal4Idu9qVGJsJRVa9xY9JHxxdwRAd_dEo1fryO4QgkLh_CMiR-d5do2ZWIjfqCZYRq_AuejstGAJyoWgUY8PWrJyZea5L6JBNuUv3pj2PLd5_uZG1rOjDrBG54IanVc9tRMffSg6r-DMktOhU0HwcY8WiZHa54i5tTrMVApCU_ObreVRx/s4624/PXL_20240203_181031324.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiK7dtJ26UM5Tal4Idu9qVGJsJRVa9xY9JHxxdwRAd_dEo1fryO4QgkLh_CMiR-d5do2ZWIjfqCZYRq_AuejstGAJyoWgUY8PWrJyZea5L6JBNuUv3pj2PLd5_uZG1rOjDrBG54IanVc9tRMffSg6r-DMktOhU0HwcY8WiZHa54i5tTrMVApCU_ObreVRx/s320/PXL_20240203_181031324.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>My oldest gave himself a nickname in like elementary school. He wrote Ace was here. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj7e5JqviFup99HMgvovZXu17F0I_FnRlArNj7X97nb5Ul2A5I6QqsTB47JQNzi6jFZMn6E-_s3lMztWodCvcerOm836T2FbSmEaZTgTfVQTQAjc-B5zRDRIorJC7YPr0d8chYgk1s0M1tB94IRyaPSIr4nS55AnKPNdfa0RfFYxwyTnibxBsumA_VqNWZ/s4624/PXL_20240207_220528233.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3472" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj7e5JqviFup99HMgvovZXu17F0I_FnRlArNj7X97nb5Ul2A5I6QqsTB47JQNzi6jFZMn6E-_s3lMztWodCvcerOm836T2FbSmEaZTgTfVQTQAjc-B5zRDRIorJC7YPr0d8chYgk1s0M1tB94IRyaPSIr4nS55AnKPNdfa0RfFYxwyTnibxBsumA_VqNWZ/s320/PXL_20240207_220528233.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Stuff We Love was a happy accident in the Artesia Sunrise piece.</p><p>I call this process art. This was fun for me. I did it only to have fun and stretch myself. Mission accomplished.</p>:)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17855800717944919231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605066743214792064.post-69233446604302788732024-02-09T01:00:00.000-08:002024-02-09T01:00:00.131-08:00Update to Heather's Hideout<p>This is the space I use to call <a href="https://myviewofthehoneypot.blogspot.com/2023/05/house-to-home-porchlounge-evolution.html" target="_blank">Heather's Oasis,</a> but I think Hideout has an interesting ring. It had a bookcase, chair, and plants. I decided a while back it would be nice to have a work surface, so my husband built me a bar top out of a piece of bowling lane. I think it turned out. I do a lot of writing and typing and reading in this space. I would like a spot to do some creative projects too. The stool was clearance from Sam's.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrhI_eLegvObNqIUZqFWpI6FgcHKSdWhTMjZlANcQJkgwKBfMpS_Eo5tS2p5JPBPVE2axMeK4dKG8OciTyjFAKectYrArFALeuZNC3DimUOS4n7YcroFjPELFXMjYNZf4SHPPgNiJAJqcuI5pJ7Mc0itftCsKSN6-jgx2BVhWfR3cuq0W4PI5XCDWT_5pz/s4624/PXL_20240206_165500917.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrhI_eLegvObNqIUZqFWpI6FgcHKSdWhTMjZlANcQJkgwKBfMpS_Eo5tS2p5JPBPVE2axMeK4dKG8OciTyjFAKectYrArFALeuZNC3DimUOS4n7YcroFjPELFXMjYNZf4SHPPgNiJAJqcuI5pJ7Mc0itftCsKSN6-jgx2BVhWfR3cuq0W4PI5XCDWT_5pz/w300-h400/PXL_20240206_165500917.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpDGWyBWBmpiBhhk9eBpXvYYpN7L9WaVJFE67Yo-1cHoo0jYeoDZcY7vCIpr30xaA9HkR-8t2pbdakNbdnKjfogsujWIlWjFFWEgkecdcehBAxSu7t_vHE_8dUNsKvI6HMhleWOMw8wDZK71DlLJuuAlLkfmVcAffukBXAprK5Qhqlp9vscjKEVaFeQATW/s4624/PXL_20240204_203842982.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpDGWyBWBmpiBhhk9eBpXvYYpN7L9WaVJFE67Yo-1cHoo0jYeoDZcY7vCIpr30xaA9HkR-8t2pbdakNbdnKjfogsujWIlWjFFWEgkecdcehBAxSu7t_vHE_8dUNsKvI6HMhleWOMw8wDZK71DlLJuuAlLkfmVcAffukBXAprK5Qhqlp9vscjKEVaFeQATW/w300-h400/PXL_20240204_203842982.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>:)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17855800717944919231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605066743214792064.post-62439163909204986242024-02-07T01:00:00.000-08:002024-02-07T01:00:00.168-08:00Wordy Wednesday<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUaBzdQOiUl6Fk8eEIrNCSmy8d3vhyphenhyphen4qu6F0Ji5IviXgaj6Ou37sVzjOWAaw3yhleyr9HmN79_W7jqeUMJ6XRtOG2nlDi8HneiLelU29Q7Oh8drMl0UP3WB39jkapVKO0vWWsfpkfRXuzzZSDtuq5IFRGz6hXiMOHwF0UbwWwcknjGIxTiA5mY0YE7EM7Q/s1080/pl_20240206T141632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1080" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUaBzdQOiUl6Fk8eEIrNCSmy8d3vhyphenhyphen4qu6F0Ji5IviXgaj6Ou37sVzjOWAaw3yhleyr9HmN79_W7jqeUMJ6XRtOG2nlDi8HneiLelU29Q7Oh8drMl0UP3WB39jkapVKO0vWWsfpkfRXuzzZSDtuq5IFRGz6hXiMOHwF0UbwWwcknjGIxTiA5mY0YE7EM7Q/w400-h266/pl_20240206T141632.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>RIP Toby Keith - So many good songs - Beer for My Horses, Red Solo Cup, Red, White, and Blue, How Do You Like Me Now.<p></p>:)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17855800717944919231noreply@blogger.com0