Last month I joined a blog Christmas Cookie Swap – the rules were easy – sign up, get a partner, mail a recipe, get one back and make the cookies to share today. My friend, Deb, at Cooking on the Front Burner co-hosted the swap with White Lights on Wednesday blog. I received my recipe … Read More
Mantel remix
After looking at pictures of our mantel decor I posted here yesterday, I decided I could do better. More nature. More white. Next Christmas those knotty pine walls will be a beautiful white… and what fun will be had! The birch “logs” are actually drilled at the top to hold tea lights. I have several of … Read More
Mantel party
My mantel is an ever changing art venue, especially at the change of seasons. It isn’t unusual for it to evolve as the season progresses either. Today it looks like this…. But, two days ago it only had one tree. The tree on the left replaced a white ceramic pitcher filled with greens. There may … Read More
Bell Ringers
For two hours today I joined with two energetic children to ring the Salvation Army Red Kettle bells at Sam’s Club. Their energy is boundless. As is their creativity. I present: Jingle Bells, Gagnum Style. This bundle of energy danced the entire two hours… Both the kiddos sang the entire two hours… With the singing … Read More
A fundraising event…
My commute to work is on country roads. My office is in the middle of 200 acres of forested, rolling hills on the Zumbro River. I work at a camp. Thursday evening camp had a huge fundraising event. Approximately 300 people attended. My friend, Jo Lynn, and I did the event planning. Well, not … Read More
The Orange Army
A week ago Tuesday Mr. D left at 7:15 pm to drive 24 hours straight. To help people. People who had their homes destroyed by hurricane Sandy. This “orange army” has worked long and hard days serving others for the last week. Tomorrow evening they return. I am so excited to see and be with … Read More
Cruise favorites
A week ago today (Sunday) I woke up in Florida and went to bed in Minnesota. from our suite balcony overlooking Port Canaveral It was a cruel and brutal return. But it was SO good to be home. I’ve determined there are many things to like and dislike about cruising. I’ve also learned that … Read More
Time flew!
photo taken from the Aft balcony of our suite, by Amy DeVries Last week. The cruise. Did it really happen? Was it a dream? Sure feels like it was. Hard to believe that a week ago today I was in the caribbean on a cruise ship. Reality hit hard and fast when I walked through … Read More
School visit
Today I went to school. Small town elementary school. To visit a teacher. My boy, Nate. To see his classroom where he teaches some lucky kiddos. And to deliver some cookies for a community education class he is teaching tonight. His fun classroom is full of art projects …. I helped him cut out some hand … Read More