Janky Seed Set Up

Well I decided to do some seed starting. I am using Nonna's old folding clothes dryer for shelving and even some plastic cups to scale up the seedlings.  You don't need a fancy set up to start most seeds.

I am trying my dahlias in a pot. I have digging dogs so I thought a pot would be a better idea.

The Dahlia seeds are from floret. I planted some seeds and the pot and also have some seedlings I started earlier planted in the pot. 

Weekly Roll

Linky Love

Interview with Sun Flower Steve by Floret - I love Sunflower Steve. I hope to grow some sunflowers myself this growing season.

Street Librarian - I think I have posted about the radical street librarian in Baltimore. I follow her on Instagram Storybook Maze. I think what she is doing is amazing

 Inappropriate Thoughts

Blazer, Trail Blazers, that last game on Easter was a horrible rotten egg. It was like a tribute band without one original starter from the beginning of the season. What the heck!!  It is incredibly hard to be a Blazers fan. 

Deep Thoughts

The pecan trees just have started to bloom here. Jen Hatmaker's observation spoke to me.

What I read April

 I am linking up with Modern Mrs Darcy's Quick Lit.  Check out what everyone else is reading. It was a slow reading month for me. I am working on a fairly hard book club book but I am not ready to share yet. However, I did read one book all the way through.

The Last Russian Doll by Kristen Loesch

I am a bit conflicted about this read. It was a quick read but at the beginning a bit confusing. The dolls are really creepy. She really describes these in detail so if dolls creep you out maybe not the book for you. I personally think the author could of have streamlined this story. There is a bit much going on - the fairy tales, the dolls, the characters in the past and present, the mystery, the revolution. However it was a quick read.

Oh, Happy Day!

Painting by Michele

Three of my favorite people have birthday's this week. They collectively are some of the most creative and talented people I know.  Legally I am prevented from showing photos of them - IYKYK 

Happy Happy Birthday

Beth, Michele, and Tyler!!!

52 Ancestors -starts with a vowel

 I am writing below about Ida Schadwell Lendman Betchel. This week's prompt for 52 Ancestors in 52 weeks with Amy Johnson Crow is starts with a vowel.

Ida Schadwell was believed to be born in Prussia/Germany to Rudolph Schadwell and Ida Moxie in 1863. Ida came to America in 1889 at age 26. We know Ida traveled on the ship Werra from the port of Bremen Germany to Southampton England and onto New York, New York.  Ida arrived in New York April 16, 1889.  Ida would marry John Lendman in Clayton Iowa July 12, 1889. John was 49 and Ida was 26. This was believed to be basically an arranged marriage. Both Ida and John are believed to be from the same area of Prussia, later part of Germany. Clayton Iowa was home to a large German community. More information about Iowa's German Heritage. John Lendman was a land dealer/farmer who lost his first wife, Ann, in 1886. They had 4 children together. The details of the wedding between John and Ida were reported in the local newspaper. 

John Lendman, one of our prosperous farmers, was married last Friday July 12, 1889, to a young lady of this township. Rev Seifert performed the ceremony in the presence of over fifty invited guests. All were served with an elegant dinner. -Elkader Weekly Register July 18, 1889, pg8

Shortly after John and Ida married, they moved to Hancock County, Iowa near the town of Britt. They had their first child Frank Rudolph Lendman in 1891 in Hancock Iowa. Then they proceed to have John Earl in 1892, Theresia H 1893, Harry in 1896, Ida in 1899 and lastly Hilda in 1902. By the 1910 census, John and Ida were living in Wascott Wisconsin. In 1910 is also when John and Ida became naturalized citizens. Eventually John and Ida would come to reside in Indiana. John would pass away May 25, 1914, in Grant County, Indiana. Ida was 51 years old. She would remarry to James Betchell on Feb 14, 1917.  According to the 1930 census, Ida’s husband, James, worked in a radio factory and her daughter Eda was living with them with her two children in Marion, Indiana. Her daughter Theresia would pass away in 1930. In 1933 her youngest daughter Hilda would pass away. Ida would die February 4, 1937, in Marion Indiana

Easter Shelfie

Just some of the Details Below

The egg cup half is from my best friend. There is a ceramic egg in there. She was with me when I found the bag of ceramic eggs.  The only thing I purchased was the bunny from Walmart. I saw someone DIY a bigger bunny on a stick that also was cute.

Weekly Roll

Linky Love

Pistachio Cake - Didn't make it quite in time for St Patty's Day.  It was delicious non the less. I omitted the green food coloring. I am reminded how much I love Bundt cakes.

Back to One Meal A Day - Ending of SNAP Pandemic benefits. I think about this a lot because I have a SNAP recipient in my household. 

Giant Pacific Octopus Resuced - This is a place I visited Bay State Park in Washington State. Thank goodness a girl had the thought to keep pouring water on it.

Confusion as Man Finds 7ft Sarcophus Abandoned on Street  I would have confusion too. 

Neurographic Art - Found this through andrea.nelson.art. My sample is above. It is pretty relaxing

Stolen Smith Totem Pole

Deep Thoughts

The world seems like a scary place - school shootings etc

I got to attend a Zoom Author Meet Up with author of the book "Know My Name" Chanel Miller. It was a great opportunity.  I was moved by her book but also from the meet up.  She talked about how small gestures had such a big impact.  Specifically, when someone had the forethought to provide clothing to rape victims when their clothing was taken for forensic examination - Grateful Garments. Also, the day of her trial when she had to testify, and the barista said have a good day and the court reporter winked at her. I reminded to do a little good wherever you can. The gesture doesn't have to be huge it just has to be connection. 

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