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 We have a new member in our family - meet Scotty. Yes, we have a new laser. 

this is where I got the name of laser

Linky Love

Easy Meals for Single Guys - I don't know if single guys or gals read my blog, but these seem like really decent meals. I am big fan of Good Cheap Eats

6 Beginner Hobbies for Spring - Yes, pickleball is on the list

Deep Thoughts 

I was talking about the universe giving you sign and hopefully it is the thumbs up and not the middle finger.  It has kind of been a middle finger type of month here for a myriad of reasons. The good thing there is always a chance the universe is going to smile upon you and give you the thumbs up.

Wordy Wednesday

 

What I Read March

 I am linking up with Modern Mrs. Darcy Quick Lit. Check out what everyone else is reading.

To Sir Phillip, with Love by Julia Quinn

This is part of the Bridgerton series that has been made into a series on Netflix.  I am a big fan. Eloise is one of my favorite characters.  Her specific love story hasn't made it to the series yet.  I read the book in a day. It is a bodice ripper so if that is not your jam this book isn't for you.  I did not read any other books in the series but have watched the Netflix series.  This was a good palate cleanser from the other nonfiction books I have read.

To Die For: A Cookbook of Gravestone Recipes by Rosie Grant

I have been following along on Instagram Rosie's journey to record all the graves that have recipes on them. She actually visited the graves and brought the recipe.  More than that she met the families and wrote their loved one's story.  I love how food unites us.  It made me think about what recipe I would put on my gravestone.  It probably would be my go-to cookie "World's Best Cookies".  I loved the stories and I can't wait to try these recipes.

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My dog Rhett says HI!

Inappropriate Thoughts

I love how optimistic I am in the Spring about my garden. It seems like spring has come to New Mexico. I like to remind myself I feel quite a bit different when it is 103 degrees and I am trying to keep the garden alive.  

DamaskLove - Lady Gardenton

Maybe I need to channel my inner Lady Gardenton

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Are you ready for St Patty's Day? I usually make a Pistachio Bundt Cake   I know I mention this every year.

Shamrock Paper Chain - It seems like paper chains are popular

Got the Gardening Itch

 

Look at the dahlias on the front of the Baker Seed catalog.  They almost look like poinsettias. My garden is starting to wake up. It will be in the 90s next week. I am holding off starting seeds until the end of March.  This is a tool by inputting your zip code you can determine your last frost date.

Clematis

Lasst year, I drew a little plan of my backyard.  I have a hard time remembering all the names of the plants.

Most of my borders are purple/blue plants.  I hope to add more purple and some white to the borders. We have a gutter above the shop door so I hope we can add another water barrel.  Anyway, to conserve water I want to do.  We also need to finish the drip lines to the rest of the border.  

There is something always to do in the garden. I can't wait for the flowers this year.

Wordy Wednesday

 

Recycled Art Show

Adults

 I thought I would give you a glimpse of all the entries. The art show is sponsored by Artesia Clean and Beautiful and held at the Artesia library. The turnout was on the slimmer side. 

Adults

Adults

Kids

I even won a ribbon - 3rd place in one of the adult divisions.

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Pancakes for Dinner - Lately pancakes have been on repeat. I have been using a mix, but pancakes are simple.

 Inappropriate Thoughts

I got two postcards from Venice on the same day. This made me laugh as it wasn't sent from someone in Italy.  Is this a sign? If it is a someone please tell my bank account.  

Deep Thoughts

I spent the last part of this week taking genealogy classes.  A lot of these classes were focused on AI and DNA.  Yes, AI can be used in genealogy as a tool.  Yes, there are ethical things to consider.  As more and more records are digitized the need to summarize records or interpret handwriting has grown.  I haven't used it as a tool yet but would consider getting familiar with it. DNA is also a tool. This one I have dabbled in but much of it seems overwhelming. I took some more classes to feel more confident in using it. I especially enjoyed the courses that Diahan Southard of Your DNA Guide taught.

Recycled Art Show Entry

recycled art entry

Trash Fish

 I once again entered the Artesia Clean and Beautiful Recycled Art Show at the library. I have been saving bread clips for a year but was uncertain to do with them.  I finally decided to make a fish after finding a gear and screw on the street during our evening walk.  I looked through our treasures collected from the street and found the large metal ring.  I had the perfect eye.  I went through several protypes before I landed on what my fish to look like.

I consider it elevated Preschool Art. I enjoyed testing my creativity even if it included asking questions like, "Does this fish need lips?".

Wordy Wednesday

 

Irish Proverb

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postcard from the Netherlands I received this week

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Will Shuster's Lost Paintings of Carlsbad Caverns - The Carlsbad Museum is looking for the lost paintings in time for Carlsbad Caverns centennial in 2030.

Animal Lovers Race to Save Eagles Nesting Grounds 

Inappropriate Thoughts

I spent a lot of time this week working on my recycled art project for the upcoming recycled art show at the local library. 

I have been saving bread clips for about a year.  It makes me think of my friend Dawn who passed who had a bread clip collection she lined up on her window seal. My husband fashioned them into a fish. I did make a fish, but it isn't quite like the one above.  I also spent way too much time trying to figure out if my fish needed lips. That is the kind of person I am.