Weekly Roll

 

Going through my old Valentine's I found this gem from my nephew.  I love the handwriting.

Spicy Older Lady Blazers Fan Club

We the OGs (Old Gals) approve of this. It was a glorious win. It was Dame Time!

Deep Thoughts

I love this graphic that Brandi Kincaid made.  The world seems very loud and overwhelming at times. I hope through my chaos my love can be louder.

My Valentine this Year

 Every year I make a homemade valentine and remail it from Loveland, Colorado.  I have been doing this for a very long time. My hometown is Loveland.  This year they are celebrating the 80th year of Valentine Remailing Program.  I was lucky enough to drop off my valentine's there in Loveland.

I usually just mail them in a giant envelope to the Loveland Postmaster. There the volunteers stamp the outside with a special cachet, and the post office cancels with the Loveland postmark. 

Usually, I have a new idea for next year's valentine after I have mailed this year's valentine. I usually go through a few drafts before I settle on an idea. 

1st draft

2nd draft - mainly work with the Cricut

I got a Crayola marker air brush for Christmas.  I was influenced by Kristan at Friendsartlab.  

It is such a blast to play with so below is my design for 2026.

52 Ancestors - Favorite Photo

Favorite photo was last week's prompt, but I thought in honor of Nonna I would post it this week. This lovely and talented lady turned 77 this week. Happiest of Birthdays to you Nonna. Nonna was a competitive roller-skater.

Wordy Wednesday

 

Superbowl Weekly Roll

 Ready for the BIG game?  Are you not a fan of sports ball? (LOL) Regardless I have some interesting links below for all.

How to Watch the Super Bowl - I decided to subscribe to Peacock for a month, so I get the Olympics as well. It was worth the 10.99 for me.  I could have changed my subscription included with my Walmart + from Paramount + to Peacock but I really like my Paramount.

Superbowl Games to play while you watch the big game. I have commercial bingo, but the commercial scavenger hunt sounds fun (#22)

Pregame Show from Alcatraz

Olympics More your speed - This ice dancing documentary on Netflix - Glitter and Gold. There is quite a bit of real life drama in the ice dancing world.

Jeffery Epstein and 23 Me DNA Tests - Weird crossover between Epstein Files and Genealogy

Inappropriate Thoughts

My Bestie and Me at my first NFL game

If you have any questions on who I will be rooting for in the Superbowl.  I think these photos will help.

What is saving me

 We have reached the middle of winter. Modern Mrs Darcy hosts a "What is Saving You".  It is funny that it always seems like the little things that are saving us. My list is below.  Check out what is saving others.

Buy Good Gloves - I live in a place that hardly ever gets much snow, but I was glad my husband bought me some good gloves.  I was going to cheap out, but when we had Snow and Ice Armegedon in Southeast New Mexico last week I was glad I didn't cheap out. I am a person who always has cold hands.  

Lighted Dog Collars - We started walking our dogs after supper and it is dark.  We got red and blue lighted collars. We are the neighborhood paw patrol.  They are rechargeable and have several light modes.

Book Club - I belong to the Sharon Says So book club.  I enjoy reading books I normally wouldn't attempt or pick. we read mainly nonfiction. I learn something every time. There is something so satisfying about sharing ideas about a book.  Also, in this turbulent time I find Sharon McMahon's knowledge and advice a welcome breath of fresh air. You can find Sharon on Instagram - SharonSaysSo

Postcard from Zazzle

Sending and Receiving Postcards - I joined postcrossing last year and it is a lot of fun to send and receive cards from all over. People always ask what I write.  I always write a little message tailored to their profile. Since I live close to Roswell, New Mexico. I send lots of alien postcards. I ask, "Do you believe?".

Weekly Roll

Donuts are Love

Linky Love

 Floret flowers came out with their seed/bulb guide.  This is an incredible resource.

Watched Eleanor the Great with my Mom. This one will make you cry. It is on Netflix.

Things I googled

Player with the Longest Name in NBA History This is important sport trivia - LOL

What does POUR mean as a medical Acronym. Hey medical professionals do the patients a favor and avoid acronyms in surgical instructions.

His Eye is on the Sparrow - gospel hymn that my father remembered his mother singing.

National Thank a Mailman Day -Wednesday February 4

Deep Thoughts

I am in my hometown while my mom recovers from surgery. We always have a lot of laughs at my parents' house. My mom and dad like to laugh. I think I get my whacky humor from them.