When grown-ups write on walls

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This is what can happen when adults use Sharpie Markers on walls! You can see more of this room here.  My children….(Nate) don’t go getting any ideas!  You are NOT doing this in MY house.  I do think it is cool.  But, I think I’d get tired of it. That’s it tonight friends (and family)  … Read More

Squirrel Proof . . .

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The triplets arrived at approximately 7:15 a.m. today.  Momma leading the way to the birdfeeder  . . . They seemed grateful that Kirk had filled the feeder recently . . . and happy the water “dish” was full too . . . Yeah, I know there are only two deer in the photos.  The others … Read More

What are you passionate about?

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I love to putz around the house . . . decorating, moving furniture, moving it back again….that’s another story for another day though! Over the summer Crosswinds Church (where we attend) did a message on “using our passions to serve.  The “Planning Team” decided I had a passion that fit the message for the week.  We … Read More

Who Dunnit?

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On a stroll around the garden to count still growing pumpkins, (they seem to appear daily)  I came across this . . . this pumpkin had a lot of promise — it had a unique shape, was getting larger every day, and was about ready to start turning orange. Who What does this to a pumpkin? We’ve ruled … Read More

This one’s for the girls . . .

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Dressing for work or church or social events usually involves adding some adornment — jewelry, to “complete the outfit”.  Ladies, you know what I mean…the earrings (for all the piercings) a necklace, a ring or two, a bracelet, the watch, toe ring.       They say after you put your jewelry on, you should then take off a few … Read More

In the garden

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Martha, move over ‘cuz Cheri’s “in the house garden!”  I’ve made salsa, tomato sandwiches, more salsa, open-face cheese/tomato/onion sandwiches, tomato omelets, salsa and we’ve eaten our fair share of plain tomatoes too.  Don’t get me wrong, we love tomatoes.  The problem is there is a lot, yet not enough.  That is, not enough to can.  So … Read More

Books and Seven

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It’s a blog of 7’s on Pastor Ryan’s blog today.  I spent a good part of today (on and off) trying to decide if I wanted to join in.  Because, well, I’m shy.  No, really, I am!  Take a look at my list, then page down to see my bookshelves! Here’s a list of the last seven books … Read More

More Time Than Money? ~ Or More Money Than Time?

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Hmmmm.  Have I ever had more time than money?  Sometimes I think I have.  For instance when I was out of work for a couple months – I had more time than money.  I can’t imagine what it would be like to have more money than time.  Someone with a terminal illness or a loved one dying could care … Read More

The Reveal !

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Although I’m not quite done with my kitchen “make-over” project, several of you have complained (you know who you are) that it is taking too long to post about it.  Well, “tell me about it”!  I’ve spent every night after work painting… One coat of primer, two coats of color, one coat of Watco Wax/stain.  … Read More

Slipping Skins & Hot Water Baths

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It’s been all about peaches this week (and painting, but we’ll get to that tomorrow) For me, canning is a bit of an art form.  A domestic activity that few people do these days, which is probably due to lack of necessity.  After all, Libby’s and  Del Monte do a decent job of getting the fruit in the can. … Read More