Thursday, October 1, 2026

World Postcard Day


This is a big day in the postcrossing world. The fact I just said that is a bit cringe, but I have to participate. Yes, I bought special postcards.  Hey, I am extra. These are from Lou Paper on Etsy.


I was able to mail out 4 for postcrossing - Portland, Or, Germany (2), Spain and I also mailed one to a friend. 

We also found a hybrid geocache letterbox to get the World Postcard Day badge.


Letterbox 
New Mexico



Sunday, September 27, 2026

Weekly Roll - When it Rains, It Pours Edition

 

Oh it rained!
Linky Love

The Case for Quitting - Lindsay Crouse's book sounds interesting

Rare Tintype of Billy the Kid found at Flea Market - Where we live in Billy the Kid territory. Frank Abrams is coming out with a book about how he proved it was Billy the Kid in the tintype

Inappropriate Thoughts


It has been a week.  We had lots of rain for New Mexico.  We discovered a leak in our ceiling. Some swears were said. The situation developed as it continued to rain over several days

Deep Thoughts


We celebrated 31 years this week.  It has been quite the ride this week, but we made time to go out for dinner. 

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Lady Gardenton Rose Killer



Dearest Gentle Reader

The ton might have noticed that Lady Gardenton has killed her 4th rose. I believe it is time for the ladies of the Ton to stage an intervention.  That is not the same rose bush she started the season with. Don't believe her flowery pose. Lady Gardenton cannot explain ignore her protests. This lady needs to know the limits of her green thumb. Someone please remind her next season to not gamble on roses.


Well 4th time was not a charm.  I killed a 4th rose. I decided to embrace my alter ego, Lady Gardenton.  It calls for a fancy dress, high heels, matching garden gloves, DEAD rose, and bubbles.

Monday, September 21, 2026

Junk Around - Baby Shower Edition

 This a few pages of my junk journal from my niece's baby shower.  They went all out.  What a great way to celebrate Mom and the impending bundle of joy.






Sunday, September 20, 2026

Weekly Roll

 

DeGrazia's 
I got Thrifting.
Linky Love

Fall Art with Jigsaw Puzzle Karlee makes this look easy.

Inappropriate Thoughts

Well, I did it. I served store bought cookies for my parents and to Nonna.  Both claimed I have never done that.  Guess what? They still ate them.  They weren't as good as homemade, but no one died.

Deep Thoughts


I had gotten tickets for my dad for his birthday to go to the air races on Wednesday, but he got sick the night before.  He had a 24-hour flu. He had a little adventure with a trip to the ER to get some fluids.  So, on Friday we thought we would try again but it was hotter than he thought he was up for, so we did the next best thing and paid $10 to stream the air races.  The snacks were great and the AC even better.


Air Race Displays at Local Grocery