It was on the last aisle of the second, second-hand store that I spotted this beauty. I am pretty certain that it is a print of a magazine illustration, probably from the Saturday Evening Post. I do plan to become Nancy Drew for a day or until I find out …
I have come to realize that any moment can be magic. Oli is a horse-lover. She has a wonderful collection already but I cannot pass by horses like these when I find them in the thrift store . . . especially a big Clydesdale in perfect condition for only $1. …
BROWN PAPER After years of using smudgy newspaper to make patterns for sewing, I am now blessed with a large roll of brown paper. I use the paper for many other things, like wrapping packages which I tie with twine and tearing off pieces of any length for budding artists …
I had not had occasion to use my camera for awhile. I plopped into the chair and put it in my lap. Off came the lens cap while I waited, listened, watched, clapped, and said “Ooooooh” Maya has a routine when she comes to play. The first thing she does …
It’s time to talk about my year simply because I am proud of many things and grateful for many more. Since I know that some of you, my wonderful grandchildren, wander around in my blog, I wanted you to know some of my recent thoughts: Diabetes It has been almost …
MUCH more than a bowl full of cherries this year. Our pie cherry tree was loaded and it was a race to see who would get to eat the cherries first . . . the birds or our family. You don’t have to worry about people eating these cherries right …
Here is a quick post and simple look at fun, little 4th of July fishies. They are easy to make but do have several steps and take some time. How about a happy whale with lots of teeth? Silly. -Grandma-
I love pincushions. Some pincushions are very small. (3×3) Some pincushions are a little larger. (4×4) All are filled with poly pellets and a little dried lavender which was harvested in our yard. I popped a little card into each bag. (image from the Internet by an unknown but very …
It is that time again. Not Halloween but our Annual Family Gathering. I love to surprise the grandchildren with unexpected challenges and so, they will take a crack at being PIRATES ! I have a bushel basket for the boys and one for the girls. Almost everything has been thrifted …
journal entry: If there was ever a church calling custom-made for me . . . it is this one. It is just like throwing Brer Rabbit into the Briar Patch. It certainly will take weight off of the shoulders of those in charge who already have a great deal to …
