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I am an addict…..yes I am addicted to Pinterest.  I know that I am not alone….most of you are also addicted….but if you don’t know what it is…. DO NOT go there.  Warning: if you do you will be captured and engulfed by the obsession of pinning. Webster cannot even define it! Seriously....Pinterest is a Virtual Pinboard.  It lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web

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This is how I spent ringing in the new year….. Yes....the empty chair is mine!! Temps in the 70's and lots of relaxing with some shopping, good seafood, and fireworks over the ocean!! The warm beaches of Panama City in sunny Florida were a welcome treat as the year lingered for the last time. As one door closes new ones will open….and I look forward with anticipation.......... 2011 came to a

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The first and most important reason for this post is my review for Gooseberry Patch. They have the cutest "little" books called Tiny Tips.  I will get to those in a moment.  But first I want to thank each of you for your kind and heartwarming words throughout the past month.  This has been a very difficult time for our family…especially for my sweet daughter Holly and her love, Richard.  But

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We loved you from the very start, you stole our breath, you embraced our hopes and dreams.  You are a part of us sweet little one, and will live forever within our hearts.  Her name is Alaina Pearl.  Jesus calls her His angel.  She is also our angel, looking over us each day...Comforting her Mama and Daddy by blowing them sweet kisses each day.  Life is so precious… grab it and hold on tight,

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The excitement of my daughter being pregnant brings such joy to my heart.  I almost cannot contain it!  Now the excitement has mounted with the anticipation of finding out if we are having a boy or a girl. Having heard that first heart beat early in Holly’s pregnancy was the ultimate thrill of knowing "this is real" !!  Now it’s become even more real…being able to put a persona with this baby,

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Thanks to all of you who entered my Gooseberry Patch Cookbook giveaway!  I so wish I could give you all a book but.....well you know how it is.  The wonderful ladies at Gooseberry Patch make these giveaways posssible because they love to share and cook!  A BIG thank you to them! Congratulations to....**drum roll please**... Delania Owen!!  She found her way to my Alabama blog from Arkansas. 

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There are only two more days for you to enter my cookbook give-away!  It's a fantastic Gooseberry Cookbook:   101 Hearty Recipes!!  So hurry!Click on over here to leave your comment and email address for a chance at winning! Good luck.... I'll be back soon with the news of our new grandbaby: Boy or Girl?Leave your guesses here..... If you already know....well you must be Family! :) 

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Sticky sweet and spicy pickles…Oh so yummy good.  We had so many cucumbers from our garden that I just had to make these.  It only takes 10 days to make them but it is oh so worth it!!  No cooking involved. Nope…not at all….easy peasy! Homemade Sweet Pickles Here's the tried and true recipe that I use each yearTry it if you like: Homemade Sweet PicklesThis is a no cook 10 day recipe~Approx.

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 It's review time again…yep another Gooseberry Patch cookbook review of what’s cooking!  I have chosen three recipes from Gooseberry Patch’s new cookbook, 101 Hearty Recipes to share with you. Orange-Peach Dump CakeDark Chocolate Pecan PieCornmeal-Cheddar BiscuitsBut before we get to these goodies…there is one peeve that I have about recipe books…one thing that really sells me over…Great Photos

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 I am back from a lengthy visit with my daughter Holly and hubby Richard.   We spent days elbow deep in paint….I’ll have pictures later of her freshly painted formal dining room.  We also did a little shopping and eating…a pregnant girl gets hungry quite often…haha…not me, Holly, who is going on 20 weeks!  My 13 year old niece made the trip with me and we all enjoyed the beach at St. Augustine

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Gosh….I have missed being here!! So much as transpired since my computer went to its final resting place….now replaced with one that is more up-to-date and awesome. This 23” touchscreen is awesome! I’m back in the groove. As I told you in my last post, Mama fell and broke her hip…she is doing great now, having made it through a tough surgery and rehab, she is now walking with the aid of a walker…

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 I have not forgotten you all....between my computer deciding to jump off a cliff and my Mama falling down some steps and breaking her hip...well I have not been around much.  Dealing with medical and rehab care is not the makings of a fun week.  Not having a computer makes you feel lost to the outside world as we have come to know it!! I have also come to learn of a blogging friends death while

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…two of my favorite places to spawn some photo art. In the garden I walk in my flip flops, I pick the harvest; I pull a tiny weed or two. I pluck a flower and snap a picture to capture its smell forever. In the kitchen I preserve the taste forever. I smell the aroma of fresh goodness mixed with some sweetness. I stir and stir until all is perfect. I stash it away for another day.

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…have I been? Around the world and back it seems like. After spending 9 days in New Orleans helping Holly and Richard pack up all their belongings, then back home for a few days, then meeting them in Jacksonville, FL to help them unpack for 5 days……We are tired and beat!!! And now this week is dedicated to Bible School by helping out in the craft room with LOTS of kids!! Thank the Lord I’m able!

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...an Anniversary!31 years today!Jackie and I have been married for 31 whole yearsand have known each other for 35!WOW! As most of you know, Jackie had been gone helping in north Alabama to restore electrical power to the tornado victims.  His company has had crews working since April 27, the day the tornados ripped through the north section of our state leaving miles and miles of devastation. 

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...so says Cinderella. Without my dreams and hopes, life seems rather dull. It’s like total boredom, never reaching for anything, never stepping out on that limb but always sitting at home on the couch…waiting.  Waiting for what?  Different desires come with age. My dreams are not the same as they used to be as some of those dreams have been fulfilled throughout the years.  I’ve strattled a few

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I could have made this post about the 4 1/2 ft Timber Rattler that my hubby killed yesterday in our front yard...but I will spare you the details and the photos.  Just thinking about it gives my the hibbie jibbies again. Or I could make it about the storms last week again by letting you know that Jackie and his crew from Pea River Electric Co-op made their way to north Alabama today to help with

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As many of you know, my home state of Alabama was ravaged by tornados Wednesday. It is devastating to hear the news reports and view the aftermath of an act of nature. Most of the following photos are of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, home of our University of Alabama and Crimson Tide. Roll Tide Roll! Auburn University has your back…War Eagle! There were also lots of other areas that were affected

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You can teach an old dog new tricks. Remember, you are never too old to learn. Before we get started let me introduce Ms. Thang...better known asMiss Thinks-She-Knows-It-All. Please do not mistake her for me.  Things I have learned…some the easy way…some the hard way. ~It doesn’t matter what time your family gets to your house, as long as they get there. Never mind that you told them all

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I set about yesterday thinking and wondering what I had to blog about….NOTHING. I had nothing. Holly even asked me…Mama, when are you going to write another post? I told her I didn’t have anything worth writing or telling. I'm boring! Nobody cares that we worked in the yards, transplanted some daffodil bulbs, got stung by yellow jackets, saw two more snakes, cut a few limbs, rescued a turtle,

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A lazy Sunday afternoon led to a busy Monday. One where I… Picked more peas before the sun reached them from behind the tree tops Picked more lettuce before it takes over my carrots Did some laundry Swept the last of the dogwood blooms from the deck, spring is gone here, it’s hot. Shelled those fresh peas Hiked to the mailbox Saw the first snake this year Found my blood pumping fast through my

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Hello April! You are welcome here. You have arrived with a changing warmth; one that feels comforting to the touch. Comfort is good…it is safe. Reassuring. The lion passed on by ~ followed by the gentle lamb. The Easter season is approaching…a season that I love because of it’s promises. Promises of hope, forgiveness, and eternity… More reassuring comfort for us where we can find peace and joy.

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March ends this week. It did roll in like an angry lion for me but hopefully it will go out like a peaceful lamb. That lion roared around all month, leaving me rethinking life’s probabilities. There were many tests; some oral, some silent, some I passed, and some, I admit, I failed. March is considered to be the time of transition from winter to spring. My March has been a transition of another

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Many thoughts and concerns are laying heavy on my heart lately, not to mention the heavy pollen laying everywhere making it difficult to breathe! Life has placed some situations in my path and I’m trying my darndest not to stumble and fall flat on my face with them. After all…it could be a lot worse. I believe the hardest part of some circumstances is the understanding of them. I am prone and

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I prayed….everyday for months without ceasing; day in and day out. Dear Lord You know the desires of my heart. You know what I want and I know You hear me and listen to every word. I cling to hope on the promises You gave us long ago. Every reason I can think of makes sense…it is right for everyone concerned; it’s all stacked in the right order. . I have confidence that You hear every plea in my

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True Random Number Generator Min: 1Max: 96Result: 41 Powered by RANDOM.ORG A special thanks to everyone who commented and entered to win this fantastic cookie cookbook; "Best Ever Cookies" ! The response was great. Thanks also to Gooseberry Patch for their wonderful ideas, books, and wonderful connection with their readers!! You are awesome! Congrats to the lucky winner of GP’s "Best Ever

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…of a young friend, a beautiful energetic loving soul…a friend to my daughter Holly. They grew up together, played together, had sleepovers together, won athletic awards together, and had fun together. They were friends, buddies, team mates, and pals. Brittany was her name. Through years of playing softball, they became a team of two...when Holly pitched, Brittany caught behind the plate. My

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Read my aboutGo to the link by clicking on the cookbook above to win a copy of this book!Please follow the comment instructions listed on the post. Winner announced Wednesday!Hurry!Thanks and Good luck!

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 True Random Number Generator Min: 1Max: 94Result: 48 Powered by RANDOM.ORG   ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Lucky # 48 makes the winner of Gooseberry Patch's Mom's Very Best Recipes cookbook  Amy of Cottageprims.  Please visit her wonderful blog at Bumble Bee Lane.   Here's her winning entry: cottageprims said... Count me in! Those recipes look yummy.I've tried fried pickles

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Its review time again….yep Gooseberry Patch cookbook review time. Boy have I been having fun…a sweet sweet kinda fun! I’ve been baking from one of the newest Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks ~Best Ever Cookies!! Yum YumO! Cookies…Cookies…Cookies… Glancing and drooling through this book I wanted to bake something right away. A recipe that I would have the ingredients for without going to the store *

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...I cannot get in touch with you. Why do I want to get in touch with you?… Because you left a nice comment on my Gooseberry Patch cookbook give~away. If you leave a comment without having a blog I need your name and e-mail address in the comment.  Some entries have no info on their profile, no blog and no e-mail address posted.   Yikes…I have no way to get in touch with you should you be the

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Flooding with emotions and thoughts of sadness, my brain is running rampant and full of questions…as life continues forward. These have been days of heavy grief and deep sorrow as I watched a family of friends mourn and let go. I saw tears. I saw weeping. I heard sniffles. I heard words of consolation. Sorrow. Heartache. There was despondency and lots of shock. Food was brought and shared...

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I hope you're hungry! Because I’ve been cooking from Mom’s Very Best Recipes, one of the latest cookbooks from Gooseberry Patch. This book is dedicated to mother’s everywhere who know how to warm the heart and soul with a kind smile, a big hug and a bowl of homemade chicken soup. It contains 250 tried and true favorites from Mom’s recipe box which were submitted by you…the daughter’s,

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It is a gray, dull, dreary, rainy day…again. But the gift has been received with thanksgiving, so I’m up and at it! Going to make the best of this gift and trust that God knows what we need. I am glad to be sharing it with you. Yesterday was beautiful….we had sunshine…the first in about a week! What a way to spend a Sunday after church…I hope your day was good and that you sought Jesus in some

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Did you watch the Hallmark movie "The Lost Valentine"?  Betty White and Jennifer Love Hewitt were awesome. They drew the tears, the romance, and the love straight from the past into the present. If you missed it Sunday night be looking for the encore…it is a must see. If this movie does not touch your heart, you are made of cold hard stone. Love at its best and I’m not speaking of Jennifer,

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Made some homemade cinnamon rolls yesterday, yumo :b Doing that dreaded tax prep thing Listening to some music Paying some bills Sending some love overseas Praying for so many sick and hurting people Reading more Fannie Flagg…she’s so funny Fighting cabin fever…nasty weather Playing Scrabble online with someone I dearly love Hearing the dryer tumble Watching the sun try to find its way to me

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J.O.Y Jesus first.  Others second.  Yourself last. We are called to love one another. To love one another is to put them above your self. You will find true JOY in doing so. An act of love has the power to change lives, yours as well as theirs. Show some love… You can show some love by sharing some homemade goodies. Milk and Cookies soothe the soul…warm the heart…pacify the sweet tooth. They

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While we are all trying to figure out what life is all about; I like Fannie Flagg’s explanation in the book I’m reading; "Can’t Wait to Get to Heaven".  Here's a little excerpt from the book where Elner Shimfissle asks God the ultimate question about life:  "What is life all about?"   "It’s a gift!"   He tells her…plain and simply. We should all consider this answer and view life as the gift in

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After watching Paula Deen and her son make Papa Bear Oatmeal the other day, I had to try this. This recipe makes oatmeal taste outstanding!! Here you will find her recipe and below is how I made it with a few minor adjustments. YumO! My version of Paula’s recipe for Papa Bear Oatmeal • 1/8 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup quick cooking rolled oats (not instant) • 1 cup water or milk…I use skim milk •

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My word for 2011 is simple…HOPEYes that old familiar, simple word and the one thing we all do…Hope. Hope is defined as a belief in a positive outcome related to events and circumstances in one's life. Don’t you think hope should be an optimistic and much needed element of life? The feeling that, what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best. Oh yeah I am so in favor of that

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2010…one more thing I need to let go of… I think I will bottle it up in the jar with Christmas. Tonight a brand new circle will start spinning…I’m in hopes that it brings many good and necessary things to my life and yours. First and foremost I will put it all in the Lord’s hands…His will be done. May I be pleasing unto Him. Hope to see you next year...The Happiest of New Years to you and yours

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As they say… all good things must come to an end. Sometimes I just want to take life and put it in a jar...hold onto it forever so I can pull it out and look at it again and again.  This wonderful holiday season came with laughter, tears, joy, happiness, bright shinys, warmth, ribbons and bows, family and friends, and lots of good food and fellowship. The reason for the season was felt, captured

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Who can add to Christmas? The perfect motive is that God so loved the world. The perfect gift is that He gave His only Son. The only requirement is to believe in Him. The reward of faith is that you shall have everlasting life. ~Corrie ten Boom I will be spending time with my family. Holly, Richard, and their fur babies will be home later today! Jackie is off until the new year….Excitement is

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Hello….Are you enjoying your Christmas holidays?…I am! It’s still very cold outside…everything is Christmasy and I have begun my baking and cooking. Yesterday I took a long list to the grocery store. A list a whole lot longer than my own wish list! I bought things that I do not normally buy…cherries, chocolate, nuts, candy, dried cranberries…more chocolate and more nuts…of all kinds. I forgot

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Baby its cold outside…and we actually had a few snow flurries in south Alabama a couple of days ago. Yes, Virginia it is beginning to look, feel, and sound a lot like Christmas. The heat pump is running and running…The halls have been decked, wrecked, and prepared. Menus have been thought out and planned. The sweets have been pondered and drooled over. A few cards were written and sent to

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Christmas is not a holiday, a date on the calendar, or a week off work. There is no need to get flustered, stressed, and bent-out-of-shape. Christmas is a feeling...One down deep inside the heart; an emotion that expresses love and kindness. It cannot be found in the lights, the tinsel, or in all the hoopla of shopping and running around. It’s a celebration of a gift that was given to each and

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Posting for the 30 days of gratitude has come to its cessation. I have spent the last month expressing thoughts and photos of things that I am thankful for. I pray my gratitude does not end here. I pray I continue to constantly be aware of how I am so blessed each and every day of my life. I look forward with anticipation and much gratitude…forward to a special birthday celebration we call

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I will praise you as long as I live,and in your name I will lift up my hands. Psalm 63:4 NIV Heaping handfuls of love…Hands that holdHands to helpHands that grow old. Hands that createHands that upon us lay Hands to stirHands that play. Hands that write sweet wordsHands that give and shareHands our burdens bareHands that healAnd hands that feel. Hands that are itty bittyHands to lendHands that

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On my 23rd day of gratitude I was thankful for the busyness with my family. Boy am I tired! Now 5 days later and I am behind on my posting for each day…where does the time go…? Day 24-27 I was busy counting my blessings and trying to shove a ton of things into a few hours. Did I fail at doing the 30 days of gratitude…?  No,  I just got caught up in life…with my family…so important too. So to

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Busy, Busy Busy…But I love it. My little family, Holly and Richard, are home. They arrived yesterday with their fur babies from New Orleans. We will gather together with other family members on Wednesday and Thursday. These are the holidays I love. Holly told me it already felt like Christmas with all the food and good treats. She had to wrap some Christmas presents early, so that also added to

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This is the view outside my bathroom window…an ever changing scene of beauty. Our view of the world is very important…how we see things through our very own eyes determine how we react to what is being seen. We have all heard the phrase “I came in on the tail end of the conversation”. Only receiving part of the discussion can be misleading and confusing; as with seeing a situation and coming

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There under the "thought for the week" in our church bulletin were some words about being thankful and giving thanks…quite appropriate for the Sunday before Thanksgiving. It went something like this…or rather this is my version: It is not what a person has or does that makes him great…it is what he’s thankful for and how his relationship is with God. These show the nobler side of one's soul.

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When someone makes fun of me, I laugh at their ignorance of not really knowing me. When my plans don’t go the way I want them, I thank God for His will and His plan, after all they’re His lemons. When my heart gets tart and bitter…I add sugar…pink sparkly sugar…it makes it pretty again. When the cut burns, I soothe it with a sweet kiss and a band-aid. When someone looks as if they have been

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i love photographycreative imaging craftiness my artistic abilities a means of self expression i love to sew, to piece together paint… to create to repurpose design have a vision use my imagination… 19/30 Today I am grateful for my creativeness and talents. Today I am also thankful for beautiful people who give away beautiful things. Yes, I have won another give-away…lucky me! This one

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Reading, writing and arithmetic…oh the joy of young learning. I still love to read…not so fond of all the other any more; however I still like to learn new things. Reading takes me to places I have never been, it makes my dreams come true, and lets my imagination run with the wind. I become the character in the book, taking on their adventures as my own…living their life, feeling their pains and

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As many of you know by now, I love vintage, old, antique, and retro. I love a good junk or thrift store! Yes I do! I love to photgraph old houses, barnes and other buildings. Things from days-gone-by are my love. They reflect the past; tell stories, and illustrate the ever changing times.  As I passed this fairyland house while shopping the 502 Miles of the U.S. 11 Antique Alley Yard Sale one

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Here is a small piece of Heaven here on earth…Enjoy!Heavenly Peach Dessert Crust 1 stick butter 1 cup flour 1 cup chopped pecans Mix and press into a 9x13 dish. Bake at 350* for 20-30 minutes. Cool. Cream Cheese Layer 1- 16 oz cool whip 2- 8 oz. pkgs cream cheese 1 ½ cups sugar Mix softened cream cheese with sugar, then add cool whip, Layer over the cool crust. Filling 1 large can peaches,

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Holidays are special times for us to be thankful, celebrate births, remember those long gone, rejoice, make merry, honor, party, and be happy. It usually involves a lot of good food and eating. Sometimes there are presents, egg hunts, candy eating, balloons, noise-makers, praising, and giving. Regardless the event it is so…least we forget. Participating in the 30 days of gratitude makes me more

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14/30 Today I am grateful for the freedom of worship...and all the rewards it brings.   

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Charlie this one is for you and Linus....Can you say pumpkin pie? 13/30 Today I am grateful for today. This day that was not promised to me yesterday. This day that is a gift~the present. Another chance to live and enjoy life, rejoice in all its glory, for I may not have the chance of a tomorrow. Enjoy your day today!

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I admit it…it is getting harder and harder to find something to photograph and blog about for the 30 days of Gratitude. Not that I am not thankful for everything in my life and I have been truly blessed beyond measure... it’s just hard to think of something new without repetition, and having a photo that somewhat expresses my point. I’ve scanned though my archives of photos…in hopes that

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How many of you have ever visited a veteran’s hospital?  It is a real eye opener…there is a sense of sadness, respect, and honor found within its walls. The people found there are the ones that allow the rest of us to sleep safe, worship at our free will, and permit us the freedoms we enjoy without thought each day. They often do without, have suffered loss, are sometimes shamed, and are sick.

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I made these yesterday and they are oh so good. Here is my version of: Southern Breakfast Burritos 1 lb. roll of Jimmy Dean Maple ground sausage1 med. bell pepper, chopped1 med onion, chopped6-8 eggs1 cup grated cheddar cheese1 cup of chunky salsa10-12 8” flour tortillas1 cup grated pepper jack cheese Brown the sausage in a non-stick skillet with the onion and bell peppers. Drain and return to

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My out look on life as a lot to do with my attitude, health, and overall hope. I choose to walk on the sunny side of the street where I can soak up positive rays of sunshine. Yes I fight with the doubts and distrust that the devil throws in my path…sometimes I stumble, sometimes I fall…but I always get back up, brush it off, nip in the butt and ask that hope be put back into my life. I can be my

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Time to just sit. Time to do nothing. Time to think. Time to cherish. Time to rock and to roll. Time to dance, jump, and shout. Time to make it count. Time to eat junk. Time to work and time to play. Time to pray. Time to celebrate. Time to mourn. Time to laugh. Time to help. Time to gain and time to lose. Time to spend. Time to create. Time to make. Time to remember. Time to forget and forgive.

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A beautiful cool and brisk Sunday afternoon after church with nothing to do except relax…All is calm, all is quiet…slow and easy. A peace was found in the morning message... a talk-it-over-with-Jesus moment. A stillness of peace was reached. We chatted, shook hands, hugged, smiled, and welcomed. We sang with the best voice that He has given us and meant every word expressed. Children were saying

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6/30 Today I am thankful for my senses and my good sense, if that makes any sense. I can remember when my daughter was very small and we were teaching her what things were called. We would point to our eyes and ask her “what is this?” She would reply “iiiiii’s”; nose was “noooozzz”; mouth was “mouff” and ear was “errrr”. It was so cute to be able to identify those very useful senses that God

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5/30 Today I am thankful for warmth. The warmth in the colors of autumn, reds, purples, yellows, and browns The warmth of your love, hospitality, kindness, and graciousnessThe warmth from the candle that smells of cinnamon and applesThe warmth of hot water as it flows over my body in the showerThe warmth from the heater as it breaks the chill in my houseThe warmth as I cook and bake up something

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4/30 Today I am thankful for love. For being loved, having loved, and knowing love. “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 Love…the heavenly gift from our Father. An ability that we received when we were born, one that we can share and still have enough left to give again and again. It is something we should never run out of. 

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...I love to sit by an open window in the evening and listen to the night sounds. Darkness has fallen…ending the day by tucking it in for the night.  I hear the singing of the katydids, crickets, and frogs. Their music is soft and sweet to my ears, bringing a relaxed safe feeling to my world. Rest is coming, a calm peacefulness is settling over me. The wind begins to pick up and stir the leaves,

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2/30 Today I am Grateful that I have the privilege to vote. A right that allows me to choose to my liking the one whom I believe is the best person to serve an office. It is not only a privilege or right…it is a responsible as a citizen; one that defines our nation as a democracy. It is an entitlement that was fought for more than 200 years ago, so that everyone would have the opportunity to

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Today begins another annual 30 Days of Gratitude. Follow me throughout the month of November as I share with you each day something that I am grateful for. Each is a blessing. Want you join with me and share your own? 1/30 Today I am Grateful for Mondays! Yes I know it is the all time dreaded day of the week… everyone hates Monday. We live for Fridays and the weekend…only to ruin our Sunday

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Got the pumpkinsGot the candyGot the candlesGot the mumsGot the Jack-O-Lanterns Got the batteriesGot the gourdsGot the wreathGot the bales of strawGot the cool weather I’m ready…bring it on you little ghosts and goblins, witches and weirdoes, pumpkins and princesses. I’ve got lots of good treats for you all. Is your sweet tooth yearning for some sweet chocolate? "Once in a young lifetime one

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The start of this brand new week, after a very busy weekend, has been rather gloomy. It is very overcast with a good promise of some much needed rain. The leaves are doing their change for the season…beautiful golden and red outfits they adorn as they make their descent down the fashion runway to the ground to join the acorns and hickory nuts. “Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from

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Sweet and pleasant October...where are you going in such a hurry? You just arrived on my doorsteps and greeted me with a cool umber feeling of gracefulness. I have set about putting on a festive face with pumpkins, pinecones, candles of cinnamon and spice, and the colors of autumn. And now the season of gratitude is soon upon us…A time to reflect and be ever so thankful for our many blessings.

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I wanted to share this recipe I found from Emeril. A very good way to serve acorn squash that is easy and delicious. Tried and true from me to you! SUGAR AND SPICE ACORN SQUASHRecipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse • 2 acorn squash (about 1 1/2 pounds each) • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened at room temperature • 3 tablespoons maple syrup • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar • 3/4 teaspoon ground

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Notice I said somewhat-normal.  I am not perfect. No body knows me better than me…well except the One that counts. But admitting to some of my aspects, you know those that we find hard to come clean about, is a touchy subject. If we choose to divulge them out in the open, we run the risk of people judging us…and no one likes to be judged? I do not want to portray any false ideas or lead you to

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I have nothing…a big blank slate. My mind is tripping over invisible thoughts. It has been a week. Kenny G is whispering out some beautiful calming tunes as I sit here and reflect. Gratitude comes to mind. The cooler weather is a welcomed change and with it has come the ease of a new season; one of a more relaxed and gentle nature. It is cool and quiet. The mighty One is so good. He has

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Yesterday afternoon when the rain started, I enjoyed a fresh breeze while sitting in the swing on my front porch. The coolness that swept across my skin with the sound of birds joyfully singing made it feel like spring…there was a peace all around. As stillness over came me, I opened my book and began to journey away. Sunday afternoons are perfect with a good book... Ireland was in the mist

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Over flowing.   You know that cup…the one that is sometimes half empty or sometimes half full depending on the glasses you are wearing that day…well my cup is over flowing. Out of it flows friendship, kindness, giving, and love. All these things come from someone whom I have never met and probably never will, yet it makes no difference in the small scheme of things. The cup we drink from is the

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My prayer for rain as summer fades... The setting of summer is on the horizon. It is fading cruelly, leaving the feverish heat with me and no promise of rain. My world has turned gray, dead, and dreary as it thirsts for a drink. What once was green is no longer, as summer has lost its color. I sit inside where it is cool, begging for joyous tears from heaven, while watching everything stand

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How are you today? I’m good…..busy yesterday creating in the kitchen. Creating with muscadines~ a grape of sorts from this part of the country…a southern grape. A way down south in Alabama grape.  I picked ours for the first time. Our young vines finally produced enough for a picking, and jelly I did make. As I stirred the sugary mixture, the heavenly perfume roused my senses and brought

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Here is another place I wanted to share with you from my trip to Holly’s in NOLA. Franky and Johnnys in uptown New Orleans. Now like I mentioned about Hansen’s...the place is nothing to look at…so don’t judge a restaurant by it’s cover…it’s the food that counts, right? And yummy it was. Holly had been there with friends once before…so she knew the special treat on the menu…Fried Bell Pepper

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Wow….where has the time gone? Here it is almost mid September and I’m still trying to figure out what happened to August. Holly and Richard were home with us this week from their vacation in Tennessee. They returned to their home in Louisiana late last night with all their fur babies. Now I have the chore of cleaning up the aftermath and putting things back into my order. I miss them already.

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What do get when a friend asks you to help recover a few dining room chair seats…? She pays for your lunch at McAllister’s. OK…my Club and side of potato salad was good… What do you get when said friend realizes it takes all day to reupholster 8 seat covers and sew two window valances…? She takes you to dinner at The Royal House in the French Quarters of New Orleans! Oh yeah!  We enjoyed

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Ahhh…the peace and quiet of being back home, slow and easy, a familiar calmness. No traffic, no hustle and bustle of rushed crowds, only the gentle breeze, with a teasing of fall; and the soft tranquil sounds of nature. City life is NOT for me. New Orleans Louisiana on a beautiful clear day Our visit in New Orleans, Louisiana to visit Holly and Richard was jam packed each day. From fishing in

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Since my last post was such a long rambling of chatter…I’m going to keep this one short and simple. What I’m likin’ today~ Packing The thunderstorms this morning 6 hours of reading while hubby is driving Hugging Holly Hugging Richard Hugging the kitties Sleeping in Louisiana tonight My pink rod and reel Excitement ~~~ Later alligator! Photos are from our last fishing trip in Louisiana

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My sweet inspirational friend Christina caught my appetite with her mouth watering blueberry muffin photos in one of her posts so…..I had to make some of my own. I used fresh blueberries from this summer which I had frozen whole…they worked really well. ******* I went to an estate sale one Saturday, held by the family of a very sweet woman who went to our church...Mrs. Frost; her husband’s

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Inspiration. Where does it come from? A thought, a bright idea, a brain bleep, seeing something through different eyes, pairing creative combinations, flashes… How do we get motivated to go with that inspiration? Whether it is writing, creating art, sewing, painting, taking a chance, crafting, exploring, cooking…what gets those juices flowing in your veins? At times it seems we run into brick

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We need the balancing act of both blessings and difficulties. We can easily forget what blessings we actually have… we take them for granted.  If all of our possessions were taken away, we would certainly look at life with a new perspective, realizing how much we really had…now that it’s gone. The good goes with the bad. Just when we are doing good and blessed with abundance, something

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got milk?    Light of the world, come and shine, fill this dark world with your light. ~Elizabeth Padillo Olesen ~~~ What I’m likin’ today~ A wren’s chirping melody Old milk bottles and jars A fresh juicy nectarine The smell of Gain Playing with light Vintage buttons Fried chicken Stars on jars Books When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.-Jimi

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I have a present yearning for fall…some cooler weather. That cozy warm season that presents itself with an ending…an ending of one season but a beginning of a new. The changing of colors, the shifting of time. New. We are having temperatures with 3 digits so I won’t even talk about the index, which doesn’t make much sense to me…if it feels like 110 then it must be 110! We have not had any rain

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This is a day for sharing… A cookbook that I got for my birthday…one that I had been wanting~ Homecooking with Trisha Yearwood.I also have her first cookbook Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen.I love them both. Some beautiful earrings with that antique look that I like. From Hissyfits Boutique An awesome Scentsy wax warmerThe Scentsy GalleryJadestone with Sticky Cinnamon Bun, Baked Apple

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Thank you, thank you, thank you, for all the wonderful Birthday wishes. It was a great day. You all made it extra special with your visit. The rest of my week proved to be rather glum and miserable. It was down right crappy! Death crept into my week like a big black blanket covering those things bright and happy, even though the sun was still shining. While death is a part of living, it is most

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On this day in the late 1900’s, umpteen years ago, I came into the world kicking and screaming, weighing in at just over 6 pounds, with a steady weigh gain ever since. The head full of black hair was soon replaced with blonde by growing out, not falling out. I looked like I had been dipped. I grew up poor *insert the sound of screeching tires here* My definition (then) of 'poor' and the reality

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Of Pickles and Parties There are pickles. There are birthdays. There are parties. There is happiness. There are friends all around. Let’s Celebrate. Before I can go to Christina’s Birthday Party I have to finish my own little Pickle Party. My bounty has been plentiful….overflowing in abundance. The last batch was sweet, like my birthday friends and this batch is kosher…again just like my friends

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  I love it When Jackie brings home a surprise…free blueberries When I hear my favorite song When my check book balances to the penny…the first time When Holly is here When I find fresh cherries for $1.50 a pound When a friend shares the same birthday with me When my day is a good day…a blessed day When I can share my veggies with someone When I can talk to God…knowing that He is listening to

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"Summer Zinnia"Yep…Me and the bestie! We made a whole day of it…an adventurous road trip. We set out on a mission to the Santuck Flea Market in Wetumpka, Al.  It was huge, but much to our disappointment it was not the type of flea market we were looking for. No old junk!!!! It was mostly cheap new stuff from China in boxes…anything from hand tools, rope, and plastic jewelry to bras. Yes I said

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~ Freedom lies in being bold.~ Robert Frost  Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed - else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die. ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower ~ Freedom is never free. ~  The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose,

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A famous quote by Sipsey (Cicely Tyson)  from the movie Fried Green Tomatoes.  One a my very favorite movies.   Anyway....the sauce does make a difference! What do tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and spices have in common? Well, combined together with a few other great things, they make a great spaghetti sauce. With fresh tomatoes being plentiful right now, it’s a good time to whip up a batch of

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