Check it out!!! I have a new "button" on the top of the page for Facebook! (The little red F button in the row of 4 clickable buttons for Twitter, Pinterest and RSS feeds.) I finally bit the bullet and created a Facebook page just for my blog so go ahead---you know you want to---click on it and "like" on Facebook! It's Friday so that means time to join Hilary at Feeling Beachie for her weekly blog hop. Feel free to stop over and join in the fun or let me know in the comments what your … [Read more...]
Aug 29, 2013
Torrid Love Affair
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Today I was reminded, once again, of a brief but torrid love affair that I had about 7 years ago. Even though time has passed I still remember it as if it were yesterday and long for the happiness that that love affair brought to my life at a time when I was lonely and feeling vulnerable. Today that love affair might be rekindled. To make this story even more interesting let me just tell you that it occurred in a church. Yep---a United Methodist Church to be exact. Epworth United Methodist … [Read more...]
Aug 27, 2013
Teapot Tuesday—Garden Style
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I have teapot themes everywhere ----including in my flower beds! There are so many teapot themed teapots to be found these days so I thought I would share a few of mine with you today. Let's go outside this week! We had a kettle: we let it leak: Our not repairing it made it worse. We haven't had any tea for a week... The bottom is out of the Universe. -----Rudyard Kipling … [Read more...]
Aug 24, 2013
Cards, Cards, Cards and More Cards
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One of the things I love to do is make greeting cards. This week I have been busy and have gotten back into the crafting a bit. Of course it was a challenge with cats who like to be my shadows. But I persevered. Click on any picture to start a slide show. … [Read more...]
Aug 23, 2013
Follow Friday Four Fill In Fun
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Every Friday Hilary from Feeling Beachie fame offers up a great little blog hop. Check out her blog and join in the fun. She always needs folks to come up with statements and co-host so if you have some good ones let her know when you stop by! This week’s statements: 1) Sometimes I feel like there is so _____ and that I will never _____. 2) I never tire of _____ 3) I love the charity ___ because it strives to ____ 4) My dream job would be ____ because I’d get to _____ My … [Read more...]
Aug 22, 2013
Outstanding
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Another Daily Prompt post was fodder for today's ramblings on It's Just LIfe. When was the last time you really stood out in a crowd? Are you comfortable in that position, or do you wish you could fade into the woodwork? This prompt was actually a pretty easy one for me. Last year my sweet hubby took me on a fabulous vacation with the final leg landing us in China, Shanghai to be precise. It was a work trip for him but we also were able to fit in some sightseeing during the visit. One … [Read more...]
Aug 21, 2013
Wordless Wednesday Back to School Style
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My guess is that the kids today have no clue about making book covers out of grocery bags but who remembers doing this??? Thanks, HyVee , for bringing back some memories!!!! … [Read more...]
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Five Things I am Passionate About My faith and belief in God. My family---close and extended. I could not imagine life without them. Being kind to others---it is a very simple thing to do. Comments for a Cause---THE best thing I do on my blog. Staying connected with people who have meant something to me in my life-----too often we let friendships go by the wayside and with social media and technology it is so easy to stay connected today. 5 Things I Would Like to Do Before I … [Read more...]