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making progress, turning blue

Remember this picture? Last Sunday I emptied it all out. And took out all of the shelves.     And painted it “Opal Silk”.Now it’s time to get Banjo Man involved.  I bought metal strips and have found the studs, … Continue reading

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the secret to decorating

….is to leave your Christmas decorations on the mantel all year long.

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let it go?

Am I the only person in the universe who has not seen the movie “Frozen” or heard the song?  Some little girl with a big voice advises, “Let it go.”  (I don’t know who she is singing to or what … Continue reading

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what to give a 4 year old boy

While in line at Home Depot last Saturday I spotted this, so I bought one for my grandson for Christmas. Can you believe it’s a flashlight????  An LED Micro flashlight? You can bend it, wrap it and twist it. As … Continue reading

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the art of tidying up meets pinterest

A couple of weeks ago I saw this book on Amazon and I thought My French Friend Janou would love it. So first I bought it for myself, to see if it was something she would like, and I became … Continue reading

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if you take a break from cooking…

 

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getting ready

Snow is coming. According to the weather reports, we’re going to get hit by a real nor’easter on Wednesday. Sarge is coming.  Hopefully before the snow.  We might even see him tonight. As of an hour ago, I have a … Continue reading

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he’s 42?

Wow, where did those years go????? Happy Birthday to my very loved oldest son. Love, Mom

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a pair of yellow boots

These are really cute boots.  In my size.  Love the color, love the toes. Love, love, love. They belong to Sheryl Crow, who is auctioning off the contents of her closet and sending the proceeds to charity. We wear the … Continue reading

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whipping up thanksgiving

I am still sick–this time from an allergy attack after driving our old, mildew-scented truck to town on Friday–so on Sunday I settled on the couch with tea and a box of tissues and watched college football highlights. Nebraska had … Continue reading

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