Sweet Potators

It's time. I've been chattting this up for years.... YEARS. Been cleaning out my garage. Getting rid of soo soo much. Have sold a ton of stuff and donated lots. But there's still so much fabric, paint, wood, floral supplies, paper, jewelry making stuff... you name it, it's out there. I even have friends that will call up sometimes and ask if they can "come shop in my garage".  I dare not even put a round-about dollar tag on it all. The only way I can begin to justify it is by creating. Finally putting it all to some kind of use. Sooo, there it is. And here I go. If I think something might be fun for someone else to try I'll blog about it with instructions and photos and such. It feels weird saying that because like most people, there's WAY more I can be taught than I could ever teach others. Anyway. See ya out there!

Virus's, masks, hand sanitizer, staying home, conspiracy theories, hoarding, facetiming, toilet paper shortage, the worst of incompetency from the very highest level, gaslighting, so much blind and deafness (though, not literally), smokescreens, bold-face lies accepted without explanation.... the list goes on and on. First and foremost though, this is nothing to be made light of. The meme's were a good laugh in the beginning, but they're stale and old now.   People are suffering, people are sick, people are dying.  Medical workers all over the world are putting their lives at great risk everyday, working to save and protect so many.   Grocery and essential store workers, truck drivers and delivery people are making sure store shelves are stocked so we have what we need. It's hard to see a light at the end of the tunnel.  Until there's a vaccine there isn't much "finality" in sight. People.  Oh, the people.  In so many ways huma...

What is a “holy cow” anyway?

Many many moons since my last post. I do think about it every once in a while..... posting, that is. I only keep this blog for myself.  And while it says that it gets visits from places like Russia, Germany, China, France, the Middle East, and the US... I think it's probly mostly people that stumble across it looking for what a sweet potato is. This blog keeps me honest.  With myself.  I'm pretty much an open book to the rest of the world, there are only a few things that I keep absolutely cocooned up tightly... maybe cocooned up tightly isn't the right phrase?  Maybe more like tucked away in the drawer of an old dresser that belonged to an ancestor and is kept in a corner of the attic?  Hmm.  Now I'm thinking how tranquil and secluded that would be... quiet, still.  I'd need an overstuffed chair with a blankie and a lamp... and I'd fall asleep next to the dresser, holding those things I keep to myself.  But, I digress.  I totally want ...

..... Ally and I. It happened as we were driving down Ustick Rd. the other day and saw a car with a Hawaii license plate.... then 20 seconds later Connecticut and Pennsylvania.  Now, if you've never been on Ustick Rd, you might not understand the significance of that. Ally got Alaska yesterday. Guess I better get out more.

God, shield my beloved, my white dove. And the.... .... child that she may one day bear. Preserve her from violence.... ..... and from harm. In this place.... .... and every place. On this night... .... and on every night.

....... and came across this: "I care for myself. The more solitary, the more friendless, the more unsustained I am, the more I will respect myself." Because sometimes the simplicity of a quiet, yet productive, life, sounds absolutely divine.

Probly my favorite week of the whole year. Everything about is spiritual in nature.  Beginning with Palm Sunday.  I miss the days when my girls were little and we'd make palm leaves out of paper and tell the story of Jesus's Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem on a donkey never ridden before and how the people lined the streets with their palm leaves and waved them and tossed them on the ground before Him as He came.  It's why I have a palm tree in my living room.... because I love this story and the tree growing in my front window is a simple reminder of what I believe... that when He does come again I hope I'll recognize Him and show Him the reverence and love deserving of the one and only King of Kings. Everything is blooming.... and everywhere that just born, brand new green is popping up.  There's nothing like "new green".  And the pale pink buds and blossoms.  And a blue March sky.  Only Divinity could have come up with a palate of such subtle ...

When you hear good advice, you should always do two things: Take it in and pass it on. It's easy to find someone to tell you what you want to hear, but your true ally is one who tells you what you need to learn. Give yourself an edge with these 25 gems of sage advice that most people ignore. 1. Take time to know yourself. "Know thyself" said Aristotle. When you know who you are, you can be wise about your goals, your dreams, your standards, your convictions. Knowing who you are allows you to live your life with purpose and meaning. 2. A narrow focus brings big results. The number one reason people give up so fast is because they tend to look at how far they still have to go instead of how far they have come. But it's a series of small wins that can give us the most significant success. 3. Show up fully. Don't dwell on the past, and don't daydream about the future, but concentrate on showing up fully in the present moment. 4. Don't mak...

A list of 30+ things... Not going to include it all..... some were pitifully obvious and shouldn't even need an explanation. However...... still, there are some I found applicable that I'm doing 20+ years beyond. Apologizing for everything under the sun. Rejecting compliments rather than accepting them. Coming undone because you spotted a new wrinkle. Hating your body. Putting off exercise in favor of watching  Real Housewives  reruns (in my case, more like Masterpiece Theater-type stuff). Saying you’ll travel “someday.” Hanging on to friends that don’t enrich your life. Buying tons of groceries, then letting it all go to waste because takeout is so convenient. Pretending you don’t understand the meaning of the word “budget.” Sentencing every single one of your plants to a parched or waterlogged death. Trying to get through life on five hours of sleep a night. Letting your laundry pile up until the heap...

"We're in the midst of a political season that's enough to make even the most hopeful spirits surrender to cynicism. I've always considered WONDER to be one of the most effective antidotes to cynicism. So today, do something that inspires wonder in your life..." ~Rachel Held Evans My new goal... do something/look for something once a day that inspires "aww" in my life.  Seriously, it won't take much.  Some days just the smell of my pencil or a handful of popcorn or my cat eyeing a squirrel through the back window... even vacuuming... makes me smile.

My new word. gob·smacked ˈɡäbˌsmakt/ adjective BRITISH informal adjective:  gobsmacked ; adjective:  gob-smacked utterly astonished; astounded.

http://www.boredpanda.com/stop-saying-sorry-say-thank-you-comic-yao-xiao/

26  Feelings You Should Experience At Some Point In Your Life 1. The feeling when you travel to a new place. There are few things more exhilarating than exploring uncharted territory, whether it's in another country or in your own city. Science backs this up: Research shows  people are happier when they spend money on experiences  over material possessions. 2. The feeling after laughing so hard your stomach hurts. It's the best kind of high. Laughter truly is the best medicine. Studies suggest it can  boost your immune system, lower blood pressure and, yes, increase your happiness levels . 3. The feeling when someone says "I love you." It doesn't mater if it's coming from your significant other, your parents or your best friend: Love is a  biologically wired mind-body experience . It's the one feeling that's completely universal. 4. The feeling when you perform a random act of kindness. The ability to put a smile on someone else...

"Perfection is the enemy to vulnerability."

..... I'm bawling over 'Sleepless in Seattle'. http://youtu.be/flvGmVgwkWk