tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11723414065950067842024-03-05T18:45:44.254-06:00Adventures in ThriftingMichelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10891846684740775290noreply@blogger.comBlogger620125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172341406595006784.post-77624599888100834612016-05-31T15:35:00.001-05:002016-05-31T15:35:02.164-05:00Small change, big effect<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello, all,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope everyone had a good Memorial Day weekend with family and friends. We enjoyed shopping for a new mattress and box spring and appreciated the next day delivery. Even with a few small glitches, it's much better than what we were sleeping on and a big quality of life improvement. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Saturday I also worked more on a slight reconfiguration in the library. It seemed that the light in there wasn't adequate for reading which kind of defeats the idea of having a library in the first place. After moving things around and getting a new lamp, here's the space now:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The chairs have switched places and there is a new, larger lamp. There was another prettier one at Sand Dollar, but it wasn't pretty enough to be $18.90 for a used light.The one in the picture came from the Goodwill across the street, $6.99 for lamp, shade and finial. Most importantly, it is heavy and sturdy, not easy to knock over by a cat, or to break if that does happen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The corner shelf that was in there was traded for this one with more of a contrasting color and good spot to put some cute little pitchers. It was $3.93 at Family Thrift. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last look. Does that chair looks like it's waiting for Colonel Mustard or what?</span></div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10891846684740775290noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172341406595006784.post-1690419226694825072016-05-17T16:50:00.000-05:002016-05-17T16:50:49.887-05:00Mother's Day<div style="text-align: justify;">
My apologies for not writing yesterday. My good intentions were lost when the electricity was off most of the afternoon once I was home from Manna. The power company said lightening struck a piece of equipment nearby, which isn't surprising since it rained all day long. </div>
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The week before middle daughter Mary came to town and brought my Mother's Day gifts, two prints by an artist I had seen on the internet before, Janet Hill. Here is one of them:</div>
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This one we haven't gotten hung yet. This handsome stag is titled "Portrait of a Country Squire". What a great addition to my Oh, Deer collection!</div>
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The second has been hung in the library. It seemed meant for that space. Its title is "Cat Burglar". Note the Trixie-ish feline snooping on the right side. I love both these prints, with were beautifully matted and framed when received and highly recommend this artist for her talent and quirky subject matter. Her work can be found on Etsy and at <a href="http://janethillstudio.com/" target="_blank">http://janethillstudio.com/ </a></div>
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I am thrilled with both pictures and sure to enjoy them for many years to come.</div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10891846684740775290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172341406595006784.post-57210155170003740502016-05-13T15:35:00.000-05:002016-05-13T15:35:20.217-05:00The Write StuffHello, Friends,<br />
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I hope you're well this fine Friday spring afternoon. While on the mend from the annoying head cold, small projects are all I can get done still this week. A recent one involved my address book. Yes, that's a primitive concept, you're right. But storing things on the computer or other device didn't go well for me once in the past, with nearly a whole year's reading list of books wiped out with a hard drive crash, that made me wary. Computer can go bad, phones, get lost, but a hard copy address book is efficient and not likely to tempt a thief. This is the one in current use:</div>
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It's probably at least fifteen years old and showing its age.</div>
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That's the binding separating at the spine. Time for a replacement! This turned up in a thrift recently, .99 cents on 30% discount day and brand new.</div>
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Nothing fancy, but a nice little book, easy to check, small enough to go in a bag if needed. I used an old vintage postcard to do this:</div>
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stamps! How easy will it be to dash off a note or send a card to a friend now? </div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10891846684740775290noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172341406595006784.post-56887822946401986152016-05-12T15:48:00.000-05:002016-05-12T15:48:33.427-05:00AdjustmentsHello, all,<br />
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Sorry for the hiatus. A combination of company from middle daughter Mary and a pesky head cold this past week sidelined me from multiple activities, including writing blog posts. As you might guess, seeing one of my offspring three days a week on a regular basis is wonderful, but does present some problems. We don't have a guest room. Part of the time she's actively working while here, and when it's time to sleep that translates to the living room. There has been a migration of bags, boxes and technical devices that is extensive, if not mind-boggling. This week my thrift shop trips paid off with a couple of items that may help with future trips, at least somewhat. </div>
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First I found this:</div>
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A luggage rack at the Goodwill on Wednesday, senior discount day. A man asked if I was going to open a hotel. My reply was it's already open, Mom's Motel, you know the one where rooms are free. It was $6.90 with 30% off, so not a bad deal. It is made of substantial pieces of wood and quite sturdy, a good thing when you see how heavy her suitcase always is. </div>
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Today at the Sand Dollar, this caught my eye:</div>
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Her linens went through the normal Thursday laundry this morning.</div>
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They'd been piled in a chair, like so. Now there's someplace to put them:</div>
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Who knows how long this recent chapter in our lives will last, but it's nice to try and make it as comfortable as possible for all involved*. Thus, I'll BOLO for any other items that might aid in this project on my thrifting adventures. </div>
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*PS The cats are not fans of her booting them out of the living room at night, so this might not be possible for ALL residents of the house!</div>
Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10891846684740775290noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172341406595006784.post-3087216433407799072016-04-21T16:59:00.004-05:002016-04-21T16:59:51.033-05:00Book ReviewHi, everyone,<br />
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I am immersed in a fascinating book you might enjoy hearing about. The title is "Two Wheels North" by Evelyn McDaniel Gibb. It is the story of two young men, Victor and Ray who badly wanted to attend the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle, Washington. Right after they graduated from high school they decided they had to get there, so they did. Alone, on bicycles they traveled a thousand miles from Santa Rosa, California to Washington state. In 1909, leaving with a total of $5.00 and change to last till their arrival. If the trip was complete by October 1, they would receive a check for $25.00 from their hometown newspaper. While en route they kept in touch by sending penny postcards home. Illness, snakebite, mountains, pickpockets, con men and bad roads were a few of the dangers encountered along the way. Written by the author's daughter from talks with her father and material from the letters printed in the Santa Rosa Democrat, this is a fascinating account of an amazing adventure 100+years ago. </div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10891846684740775290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172341406595006784.post-82042034937090321662016-04-20T16:25:00.002-05:002016-04-20T16:25:45.661-05:00Not so quick fix.Hello, everyone,<br />
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A couple of weeks ago I got a wire rack at Sand Dollar. Today seemed like as good a time as any to put it to work. Here's a picture of the upper section of our freestanding pantry before:</div>
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Not an efficient use of space at all. After taking everything out and wiping the shelves, throwing out old stuff and consolidating duplicates, the new mini shelf was put into action. </div>
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The second shelf. The wire rack contents could be juggled around a bit, but I was just trying to get it D.O.N.E. </div>
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Here's the whole upper section in its newly tidy state. The bottom part will have to wait for another day. That's what happened on Wednesday at our house. If not a great leap forward, it's at least a turtle creep towards organization. </div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10891846684740775290noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172341406595006784.post-25496431111996194122016-04-19T16:45:00.003-05:002016-04-19T16:45:37.208-05:00Quick Fix Hello, friends,<br />
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Unlike Monday, so far today has been calm with little rain. It was busy, since the weather didn't permit any errands run then, which left little time for any creative efforts to speak of. However, in cleaning out the closet yesterday, an item turned up that hadn't been used, so why not give it a turn in the spotlight?</div>
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This is the door from the living room to the backyard. Note the ultra cheap mini blind.</div>
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Living room door now, with the mini blinds pulled up and a cheery panel as covering instead. The mini blinds were not taken down because Mr. B is afraid that someone will break in and steal all our possessions. Since 90% of those are used books and cats it seems doubtful, but there's no use arguing. How do you hang something when you don't have the right sized tension rod or even any Command Hooks, you ask? You get imaginative and poke holes in the cloth and thread zip ties to string them up, of course. Me having used zip ties may go a long way to reconcile Mr. B to this project, come to think of it. I'll report back later. </div>
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We began getting torrential rain and thunderstorms last night that have only recently let up around here. All schools, bus, and rail lines were closed, as well as both airports. Fire personnel were rescuing people in city dump trucks that were the only vehicles big enough to navigate water as high as it was in some areas. Which is a long-winded way of saying since Manna didn't open, my Monday was free for a change. </div>
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One of the things I worked on was the coffee table in the living room. It's not great, but here's what it looks like for now:</div>
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A wicker circle place mat inside a tole tray with a silver bowl full of spheres in it. </div>
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The one on top of the right hand stack is new, found recently at Goodwill. It's called Vintage Vavoom from the editors of Romantic Homes Magazine. </div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10891846684740775290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172341406595006784.post-17864855164582182562016-04-14T16:24:00.000-05:002016-04-14T16:24:25.187-05:00Simple but satisfyingHello, all,<br />
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As you may know, some people, especially men, think duct tape is the answer to most of life's persistent problems. Mr. B, though, isn't so limited. He extends his list of preferred solutions to include bungee cords and zip ties. Thus, when this problem occurred today:</div>
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This is a rolling milk crate utilized to bring in my reusable bags from the grocery store trip each week. Today's load might have been a little too full. </div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10891846684740775290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172341406595006784.post-48029857596009816372016-04-12T15:28:00.003-05:002016-04-12T15:28:56.998-05:00Good news/bad news<div style="text-align: justify;">
The good news is that middle daughter Mary came to visit yesterday without much warning, which was the cause of the bad news, that after getting back from Manna there wasn't time to write a blog post before she arrived. </div>
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Today after she and Mr. B both left for work, a rare fit of extended cleaning energy appeared, so much of my morning was spent in the cats' room, sanitizing that space. During the process I came across a favorite thrifting find from a few years back and decided it needs to be out and appreciated. </div>
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It is the vintage wicker cat carrier basket discovered at the Bering Methodist sale for the fantastic price of $6.00. </div>
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Dora Bell's Village Cats by Nina Epton</div>
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A Snowflake in Her Hand by Samantha Mooney</div>
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The Gray-Nosed Kitten by Miriam E. Mason</div>
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Pinky Pye by Eleanor Estes</div>
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Julia's Cats by Patricia Barey & Therese Burson</div>
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The Church Mice in Action by Graham Oakley</div>
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The Church Mice at Christmas by Graham Oakley</div>
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Raining Cats and Donkeys by Doreen Tovey</div>
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Cats in the Belfry by Doreen Tovey</div>
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Double Trouble by Doreen Tovey </div>
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What the verdict? Cute enough to be out and visible or not? </div>
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may or may not have big ears, but they sure are cute! If three similar items equals a collection, here is a new one of mine:</div>
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I like all three of these little beauties, and the most expensive was only .90 cents.</div>
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They're great for small vignettes or a tiny sprig of flowers. My vote is two thumbs up for three new additions. </div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10891846684740775290noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172341406595006784.post-37835592897225057712016-04-07T17:23:00.000-05:002016-04-07T17:23:23.478-05:00Mo' BoHo<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Although most of my Easter decorations are still up and will be until the season is over, the top of the bookcase in the living room was crying out for a change, so I went into the closet and came out with the carton put away with the BoHo decor. Here is the result:</div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10891846684740775290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172341406595006784.post-28545878486760956492016-04-06T16:27:00.001-05:002016-04-06T16:27:56.322-05:00Cloche Call<div style="text-align: justify;">
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While cleaning my closet last week a hatbox proved to not be empty, as expected, but contained a cloche apparently lost since 2014 when we moved. Since there's been nothing much on the little cart in the dining room for a while, using it there seemed like a good idea. For some reason, spring makes me think of tea parties--I've no idea why, since that's not a form of entertaining that I've ever done much of--and this is the result. </div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10891846684740775290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172341406595006784.post-52411395948709784822016-04-05T17:11:00.001-05:002016-04-05T17:11:21.800-05:00You're invited . . .<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hello, friends, and how are you this beautiful spring day? Our weather has been amazing, such a blessing. </div>
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It occurred to me that a big part of my everyday life is selling on ebay, so it seems way past time to invite you to come check it out at <a href="http://tinyurl.com/zpx4s5d" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/zpx4s5d</a></div>
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Or, you can search by seller and enter bea4books. </div>
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Now you know what I do besides clean up breakage and other cat-astrophes!</div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10891846684740775290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172341406595006784.post-58079706254755706392016-04-01T16:14:00.000-05:002016-04-01T16:17:32.275-05:00It's that time of the year again, <div style="text-align: justify;">
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A birds-eye view, looking down at it. That's my sole effort in decorating today, after going to St. Andrew's, followed by a trip to grocery shop. </div>
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Today was discount day at Goodwill, so it seemed smart to take advantage of it. Because of another errand in a different direction it didn't work out to go to the new, large location, but the one near us had plenty this morning. </div>
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Here is part, but not all of the booty. The extra large cup will be the site of another fairy garden. The jigsaw is for me, ditto the striped tin that will go out in the front with a plant in it, as well as the set of holiday salt-and-peppers. They are new in the box, a Mercury glass Christmas tree and little deer. There is a box of new Kate Spade cards, another game for a family member, two more mugs, an electric pencil sharpener and a wooden box with dominoes in it.</div>
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Today I managed to get something done that was important to me, but had gone undone for years, maybe ten or more. Last week after a special push to remember to do it, my wedding ring was dropped at a jeweler to be resized. Monday someone from the store called to say it was ready for pickup, which made it the top spot on my list of errands today.</div>
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It coordinates well with the rug in the room, which was what went awry with the coverlet from Tuesday Morning. It clashed horribly. This is also okay, if not great, with the drapes in the bedroom. </div>
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One last look. Trixie is stoically hanging in there. Design and decor issues are not about to interrupt her nap, nosirree! I am glad to find something with the BoHo vibe that appeals to me and at a surprisingly low price. Now, on to look for a different bed skirt in one of the colors in the print. If that's not available, there's Rit to try. </div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10891846684740775290noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172341406595006784.post-16531310692590912382016-03-28T16:08:00.000-05:002016-03-28T16:08:09.326-05:00What's bloomingHappy Easter Monday, all. I hope your weekend was wonderful.<br />
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It is absolutely beautiful here today, one to pity any person in town to interview for a job, with no idea how rare days like these are. Even though it's spring, there isn't a lot blooming at our house so far this, since the things in pots are mostly succulents and Mr. B claims nothing can grow in the back because of lack of direct sun. </div>
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I think this was bought marked down at the end of summer from the grocery store and it having a bloom came as a total surprise.</div>
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We also have some pansies chugging along:</div>
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Pink oleander on the border between our neighbor's yard and ours. These are five bushes that were around 8'tall when the lady next door hacked them down even with the ground using a machete. Since then in less than a year they've grown nearly as tall as before and two of them are flowering. This is a pretty pale pink. The one next to it has white blossoms that vanished in the picture attempted, maybe because of the sun's glare.</div>
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Last, the one indestructible plant I knew would survive in the backyard, no matter what Mr. B predicted:</div>
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Porter weed has tiny blue sprigs on the tips of its branches which will increase as we move into summer. </div>
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It's not much so far, but it's a start. What's blooming at your house?</div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10891846684740775290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172341406595006784.post-59941943431053040602016-03-24T11:42:00.006-05:002016-03-24T11:42:57.561-05:00Using a time machineHello, all,<br />
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Yesterday a charity was going to pick up some discards, so those were set by the front door early in the day. It seemed like a good idea to see if there was anything else to add to the total, so I rummaged around. One thing I checked was a vintage suitcase with stuff stored in it. It provided a real walk down memory lane, as well as a minor mystery. </div>
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There were plenty of papers, pictures, reports and the like done by youngest daughter Naomi. This was a fortuitous find since she and her husband are coming to visit on Easter. A big bundle is ready for her to take home. </div>
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There were some odds and ends of the Huh? variety that were either dumped or went to a bag for donation, but most of the rest were baby clothes. </div>
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This plaid wool blanket was bought before my oldest son was born, while I was working in downtown Houston. It was purchased at the Main Street Woolworth's store. At age 19 it seemed like a perfect layette necessity, with both pink and blue in the pattern. Yes, Virginia, there was a time when no one knew if their baby would be a boy or a girl.</div>
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This little cotton kimono also belonged to Cam. It has tiny sprigs of yellow flowers on a white background.</div>
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Several of the children wore these yellow corduroy overalls.</div>
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And this batik dinosaur tee shirt from the Museum of Natural Sciences.</div>
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The younger girls loved this flowers gone wild wrap dress.</div>
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This little corduroy jumper got a lot of wear, too.</div>
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This pair of shorts was worn by all of my children, except our second son, plus my niece. Let me add Theo was left out because he was two when adopted, thus too large for the size.</div>
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Last but not least, this brightly embroidered dress worn by Naomi. With her black hair and bright eyes she looked adorable in it.</div>
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As for the mystery, it's the brown stains that appeared on several of the pieces while stored. The suitcase is leather with a satin lining. What causes random spots like that? Nothing was wrapped in plastic or left anywhere near a leak of any kind. So, ????? </div>
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With multiple moves made by us and the kids' father a bunch of things have been lost over the years. I'm glad these were saved. It is fun to see them again, even though it feels impossible that any of them were every that tiny now! </div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10891846684740775290noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172341406595006784.post-85530832908153611062016-03-23T17:37:00.000-05:002016-03-23T17:37:08.055-05:00More Household HaikuObservations from everyday life: <br />
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An Unfamiliar Situation <br />
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Visitors are rare.<br />
People are coming on Sunday.<br />
Now what do I do?<br />
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The Appliance Dilemma<br />
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If bought by males are <br />
PERFECT. All flaws must be due<br />
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The White Shirt Conundrum<br />
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Any new white shirt is<br />
A magnet for spills and spots<br />
The first day worn. How?<br />
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Don't Say It Out Loud<br />
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A great product is<br />
Vulnerable and may be<br />
Gone if bragged about.<br />
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Mr. B and DST<br />
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How do I hate thee?<br />
Far too many ways to say.<br />
A week of moping.<br />
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<br />Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10891846684740775290noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172341406595006784.post-45894480292202681612016-03-22T16:51:00.001-05:002016-03-22T16:51:46.957-05:00No tempest, just tranquility here. Hello, all.<br />
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A few days ago a friend sent me a link to a fairy garden made in a teacup. Our main fairy garden needs a major overhaul after being outside all winter, but one in a teacup seemed doable this afternoon. Don't get excited, it's not nearly as nice as this one:</div>
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I started with this, a sturdier version, but cute and colorful:</div>
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and the end result is this:</div>
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Right now we have a little gnome visiting until a fairy shows up to stay. These can be personalized in a zillion different ways, so I hope to expand upon this simple beginning soon. </div>
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Have a great evening!</div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10891846684740775290noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172341406595006784.post-88034618599716944482016-03-21T16:32:00.000-05:002016-03-21T16:32:38.828-05:00Use what you haveHi, folks,<br />
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Last week kind of derailed for me but let's hope this one is going to be better. In the words of the immortal Lauri Ward, it always a good plan to decorate by using what you have. Since this is the week before Easter, this is what's going on here:</div>
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The pussy willows got relocated to the library to make room for the fronds brought home from Sunday's service. They actually go well to continue the theme of the tropical greenery on the tall picture behind them. That's as much a project as I could come up with since the morning started with a fender bender, followed by four hours working at Manna.</div>
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May your week be off to a wonderful start.</div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10891846684740775290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172341406595006784.post-69669715297854523092016-03-14T17:26:00.000-05:002016-03-14T17:26:43.651-05:00Book ReviewHello, friends,<br />
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How's your Monday so far? Working at Manna was tiring, but the day went better because I managed to get a number of tasks done before leaving the house. </div>
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We haven't had a book review in a while, so thought I'd tell you about one read recently. </div>
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The story is set in Avalon, Illinois, returning to the residents met in the author's earlier book, Friendship Bread. Family and intersecting lives are the theme. The people of Avalon are faced with serious health concerns, deception among relatives and loss in various forms, lightened up with the comic relief of a found goat. Gee makes these characters believable, sympathetic and real to the reader. If things are hectic for you, try a break in Avalon, a perfect mini getaway. Immerse yourself in the problems and triumphs of the members (willing or conscripted) of the Scrapbooking Society. You'll be glad you did. </div>
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Have a good one.</div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10891846684740775290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172341406595006784.post-36598340778020321962016-03-11T15:57:00.002-06:002016-03-11T15:57:46.275-06:00Have mercyHello, friends,<br />
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While outside to check the mail I noticed a poor plant in sad need of help. It seems as if this was one marked down for quick sale at the grocery store last year. Clearly, it was grateful to be saved and grew a lot after being rescued from the manager's special shelf. </div>
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A lot, all in height. Meet Mr. Lanky and his partner, Ms. Scraggly. Obviously, that urn has been too small for a very long time. </div>
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Some of this, and a large pot later, we have this:</div>
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Much more scope for growth now, don't you agree? That's my good deed for the day. </div>
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It's fun to think about filling more pots and separating succulents now that spring seems to be well and truly arrived, since we don't have much space to plant in the ground here. Are you also daydreaming about what's going to bloom at your house this year? </div>
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Have a wonderful weekend!</div>
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