tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71002052903473727902024-03-05T15:35:27.082-08:00smile, wink, nod..... life is an occasion, rise to it!MICHELEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13382810393572950129noreply@blogger.comBlogger749125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100205290347372790.post-68247474451881890482012-10-31T04:56:00.001-07:002012-10-31T05:09:02.637-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">i had heard rave reviews about an area supermarket. with an hour to spare, in between point a and point b.... i stopped in, to check things out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it was late saturday afternoon.. around 4 pm. i made a quick observation, <span style="font-size: large;">how</span> weird<span style="font-size: large;"> it was,</span> that contractors in michigan would be working <span style="font-size: large;">so late<span style="font-size: large;">--especially on the weekend</span></span>. more unusual in that, very little funds are being spent on facades<span style="font-size: large;"> and other building projects... at least,</span> in this neck of the woods.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">in fact, i <span style="font-size: large;">do</span> double-takes when i see <span style="font-size: large;">trusses<span style="font-size: large;"> on the ground<span style="font-size: large;"> or when i see a</span></span></span> barn or house being erected.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">really? som<span style="font-size: large;">eo<span style="font-size: large;">ne in michigan, actually has money to spend on building<span style="font-size: large;">? my heart always feels good, because i know <span style="font-size: large;">someone out there, is stimulating the economy!</span></span></span></span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it's just not common around here, anymore.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and then, i spotted this sign. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and i smiled. <span style="font-size: large;">i smiled big<span style="font-size: large;">.... all by myself.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and i knew i had to plow into the owner's office and commend him.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">shake this man's hand, if you will. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and, that's exactly what i did.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">this owner "get's the big picture."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">i knew i was around a <span style="font-size: large;">successful businessman<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">if i wasn't<span style="font-size: large;"> currently employed... i would <span style="font-size: large;">apply <span style="font-size: large;">or </span></span>volunteer to work for this man. <span style="font-size: large;">i'd push the broom th<span style="font-size: large;">rough the aisles. and i'd take notes on what he said. <span style="font-size: large;">it's true.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">in spite of some pretty dirty union bullying, which he shared with me<span style="font-size: large;">.... </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> he held onto his integrity. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">one hand washes the other, if you will.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">the way it was and the way it should be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">integrity. not such a lost art<span style="font-size: large;">, in small town america.</span></span></div>
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MICHELEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13382810393572950129noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100205290347372790.post-64468823301649878852012-10-28T12:30:00.000-07:002012-10-28T17:08:23.028-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">last week in michigan, we had a few good days of positively beautiful weather. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">i took advantage and loaded up some of my inventory, headed to my cousin's farm... which once belonged to our grandparents...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and took some really excellent pictures. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">this is my cousin jeff.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">he and i... both only children... grew up as brother and sister.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">that day, i witnessed integrity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">a lost art, it seems.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">but it was alive and well that day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">very alive, indeed.</span></div>
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<br />MICHELEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13382810393572950129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100205290347372790.post-71710847974605659942012-10-27T19:39:00.002-07:002012-10-27T19:39:54.139-07:00<div align="center">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">we rented the movie, "the grace card."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">from netflix</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">it was...beyond excellent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">a very moving movie, about forgiveness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">click here for details....</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.thegracecardmovie.com/"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Grace Card</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">thought i'd give the blogger sign-in one more shot. this morning, at 5:45 am.... i did!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">and it let me on!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">so after being vacant, for nearly a month... i'll just jump right in!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This past weekend here in Michigan was damp and dark. In spite of my head-banging sinus headache, I was able to work in the kitchen and make meals ahead. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">- shredded bbq chicken... for quick meals... pizza and taco's.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-loaves of gluten-free bread... frozen in slices for blt's, club sandwiches and garlic bread</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">- shredded carrots (4 bags) for this carrot cake muffin recipe for gluten-free and regular <a href="http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=1003660">(click here)</a>. i printed and attached the recipe to the bags. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">i managed to stick a pot roast in the oven, and while the cozy smell filled up the rooms of this little house, i found myself under my blanket... napping.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">the weekly outdoor markets, where i sell my treasures, has come to an end for 2012... (although i still have a couple of permanent venues, which keep me on my toes).... and as much as i adore that life i created, i am looking forward to getting to know my home and staying put. and organizing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">just friday, i took 6 bags of really bad and outdated clothing to salvation army. i swear, i did the happy dance when the last bag was tossed in the donation dumpster. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">i've eliminated even more stress, by not being involved in a homeschool co-op. believe me, it was wonderful at the time, when my son needed that sort of interaction. but, time marches on and it was time to grow in a different direction.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">we are still homeschooling and he is involved (by his choice) with Future Farmers of America in a local vocational school.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">this seems to be a better fit for his personality.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">he has more in common with like-minded teens who enjoy farming, mechanics and ag-science.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">things around this here ranch have been busy-good!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">each day i think to myself, today i need to blog.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and then one day rolls into the next and the next and..... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">so, here i am. first cup of coffee in hand, fox news on the television and a few minutes of time on my hands.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">politics: wow. i sure never remember so much division, hatred and crookedness, both nationally and internationally. i can only think that the Good Lord is up above feeling great sadness with all of the discord in the world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">social media isn't helping with political anger, either.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">i have a business account. the rage, arguing and outbursts which come across my screen, have reached a manic-state.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it is exhausting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">so i look at the world and see the anger</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and i make a conscious effort to move beyond that.. not to get swallowed up in all the negative.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-- homeschooling my son has been a joy. he has a concrete set of plans for his future, in knowing what he wants to do... so i'm able to tweek his curriculum to meet those needs and those needs for him to get into diesel mechanic school. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it has taken a tremendous amount of pressure off of me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">--our vegetable harvest has been timely. some years everything comes in at once. this year the vegetables have timed it just right for me. yesterday, i had a couple of crockpots of baked potatoes cooking and made several freezer-mashed potato dishes. when the snow blows and wind whistles... we will be thankful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-- i canned something new-to-me. cream of tomato soup. i'm thinking of you jamie... if you'd like the recipe, i'll link it for you. it was a messy project. and lengthy. and made 11 pints.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">but i know we'll enjoy it with gluten-free grilled cheese sandwhiches, in the colder months.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-- i'm finding myself lost in the pages of, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Queens-Mistake-Court-Henry/dp/0451228006">"the queens mistake".</a></span></div>
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well, it's time fill my coffee cup again and start my son on his homeschool lessons... and catch-up on dreaded but rewarding housework. have a wonderful thursday, friends!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">has it really been over 10 days since i've blogged?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it's not because i haven't thought about it... but i have a box full of excuses..</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">crops are rolling in, canning in the kitchen, attending and selling at markets and organizing homeschooling.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">my boy will be in 9th grade.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">what i'm reading: tonight, i start phillipa gregory's, earthly joys.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">what i'm watching: i have a netflix movie waiting to be watched, "the five people you meet in heaven."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">last thing i canned: 11 jars of pizza sauce. very easy! i'd love to do more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">on top of my stove: a pan of gluten free brownies.. heavy on the walnuts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">tunes i'm listening to: on the free spotify radio program... willie nelson and john mellancamp</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">best coupon buy: 12 bottles of xtra laundry detergent at kmart. $2. a bottle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">last thing i bought for myself: mineral make-up from revlon.. love it.. nice coverage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">the mini bike above in the pictures... is something my son bought of craigslist. he rebuilt it, repainted it and sold it for a small profit. we sure had fun riding around on it for a few days...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">have a wonderful wednesday night...and i'll be back soon!</span></div>
MICHELEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13382810393572950129noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100205290347372790.post-36563083973754489782012-08-14T17:13:00.001-07:002012-08-14T17:19:43.580-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gosh.. this blog is turning into a cooking blog Or so it seems. I haven't planned it that way... But, this is what's happening in my world, lately. Let's blame it on all of the good crops coming into fruition and not wanting to waste anything.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As you can see by the writings in my cookbook... this recipe is one of my husband's favorite recipes. It's gratifying and VERY FUN to make, too... since it uses so much of what is grown in our garden. My kitchen smells beautfiul, when I'm sautee'ing all of this..........</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It calls for bread crumbs... I grind my own, since that husband of mine, is Celiac. It is equally as delicious with gluten-free bread crumbs. It's just bread crumbs... when you're cooking for a Celiac, takes on a whole other meaning. More on that another day....... (wink).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Outside of Flint, Michigan... my eyes spotted an Estate Sale sign and of course... I had to stop. Estate Sales are not normally successful for me. But, this one was!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found these vintage, bling-a-liscious brooches.... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">this past week, we plucked up gold. homegrown potatoes, that is! i had two colanders of these gems... and i wasn't in the mood to pressure can. so...........</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">i pulled out my friend.. the food processor and... wait, what's that coffee spoon doing in the picture? aha! so, i guess now, there's no denying i made a cup of maxwell house instant coffee and shredded up potatoes into hash browns.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and here we go... homemade hash browns and onions.. ready to go in the freezer. the color of some of the bags, lacks eye appeal. but, i figure... once they're cooked to a golden brown.. it shouldn't really matter.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">scouring through a local thrift shop last week, what did my eyes spy? this beautiful picture! no water-marks, no flaws. just a nice antique picture, in th original frame. i'm not sure what era this came from? i love the gladiola's in the vase.. they remind me of my gardens in august. </span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">he's 14.5 and has a little side business re-building cars in the barn. he works every night until 11 pm. plays country music and loves ice cream drum-sticks. i am most proud, because he bought himself a camo-cross necklace and wears it faithfully. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and, i wanted to share with you.... my mom's love and passion for primitive, east-coast rug-hooking. she is currently working on this santa... with hand-dyed, recycled wool. isn't it spectacular?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">lastly, my blogging friend lynn has launched a new blog, titled </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">"Dylan's Dresses"... click <a href="http://dylansdress.blogspot.com/">here</a> and follow along. </span><span style="font-size: large;">she has a real eye for vintage dressing and has many similar interests as "us!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">do you see the mister, in the back of this photo? this is the first official year for our strawberry patch. this year, i made strawberry-honey jam. it has more of a kick to it then sugar based jam... but knowing 7 cups of sugar didn't go into the recipe, makes it more enjoyable!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">sadly, this year... due to the weather, we did not get a single apple or pear. and our daisy's, which blanket our fields... didn't make it either. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">hip, hip horray! i found my camera! it was in my glove box!</span></div>MICHELEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13382810393572950129noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100205290347372790.post-22028309160865037442012-07-24T18:08:00.001-07:002012-07-24T18:14:36.955-07:00craft wars, canning and romans 12:2<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">sure wish i had my camera, so i could share the 18 quarts of green and yellow beans i've pressure canned. last week, i also canned pickled beets.. my great aunt louise's. and tomorrow will find me canning, herb jelly. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">dear me... i've misplaced my camera, once again. 'tis not unusual for me to misplace keys, my red camera, sunglasses or cell phone and most recently, my checkbook. anyway, i borrowed this picture from internet-land... because i dislike blogging unless i have a picture. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">onward to a trusted, tried and true old friend... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">outside my window: <span style="color: #a64d79;">darkness, no stars, not even the moon... perhaps they too, have been misplaced? </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">i'm thinking: <span style="color: #a64d79;">of the horrific tragedy in colorado, over the weekend. i'm sending prayers to the murderer's parents. can you even imagine, if your child did that? </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">from the learning room: <span style="color: #a64d79;">i ordered my son's ninth grade curriculum. NINTH GRADE. so bittersweet. and, he's re-building small cars to flip for profit. i count this for education... since he is self-teaching himself on the repairs and rebuilding of parts and also, accounting, shipping, and communication skills....and, thanks to the internet and you-tube, which seems to be able to answer any problem he has.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">from the kitchen: <span style="color: #a64d79;">tonight i pressure canned 6 quarts of green beans. for a total of 18 quarts. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">i am wearing: <span style="color: #a64d79;">nick and nora pajama bottoms, a sock monkey and flamingo print and black tee shirt, reading glasses and wet hair, since i just showered.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">i am creating: <span style="color: #a64d79;">lots of scrabble games with my aunt joyce. we play scrabble all the time via facebook. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">i am reading: <span style="color: #a64d79;">the three miss margarets... see my side bar. it's a choppy-hard to follow book and quirky, too. but, i'm 3/4 of the way through and can't leave now. how about you? what are you reading?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">i am hearing: <span style="color: #a64d79;">gosh, i didn't realize it, but... there's a lot of noise pollution in the house. husband has a man-show on.. one of the high-testosterone shows and i hear youtube videos speaking to my son, on how to fix something.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">around the house: <span style="color: #a64d79;">empty ice cream bowls, dog toys strewn around the floor and a mountain of laundry waiting for me in the morning.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">one of my favorite things: <span style="color: #a64d79;">death by chocolate ice cream.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">last week, when my boys (<span style="font-size: small;">husband and son</span><span style="font-size: large;">) were out in the barn, doing the father-son thing... i was left all alone, to watch this super-excellent, much anticipated, ordered through netflix, movie... coco chanel, with shirley mcclain. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">i wouldn't mind owning it... yes mam, it was that good! i'm not into high-fashion, nor am i name brand driven... but i am addicted to self-made people, france and history. this fit the ticket, perfectly. and then some. it even made me crave cheese, wine and good french bread and fruits.</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">now i must close the laptop, fire up the grill.. throw a couple of steaks on for "those boys," and peel back some corn on the cob. i hope you have a swell sunday night.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">you're missing me?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">well-make-my-day!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">i miss you, too.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">and, i miss blogging....</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">stay tuned... i'll be back within 24 hours to start up this blog again!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">happy sunday!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">it's already hot and humid, here in michigan!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, it's off to take some sinus headache medicine, make a second cup of coffee and head out the door to garage sales!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a happy Thursday!</span></div>MICHELEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13382810393572950129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100205290347372790.post-7574299078414587442012-04-29T16:18:00.001-07:002012-04-29T16:18:01.758-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">late, last summer... when the garden came into fruition, i chopped and diced onions, peppers and garlic. and froze them in handy little freezer bags. i labeled them, too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">how happy was i, when i found and plucked them from my freezer, sauteed' them for a garden-fresh pizza topping!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">if you could only smell... the freshness that circulated in my tiny kitchen. why...... i could of ate this mixture straight from the pan!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">don't laugh... because i truly love to vacuum.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">always have. always will. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">do it everyday, okay... at least 6 out of 7 days a week. if not me... then i have my 14 year old plug in and sweep.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">there's something about having clean floors, which makes me feel that my house is not as cluttered as it is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">my dyson.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it was a love-hate relationship at the first.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">i loved it because my mom picked it up on sale and blessed us with it. i hated it because i was used to my old one. and truth is, i found it awkward... it took some time to get used to. i'm not good with change. but soon. soon i fell madly in love with this powerhouse. </span></div>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday, Sunday... was a humid, rainy, dark day. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Just the kind of day, you either chose to sleep and nestle in or clean like a mad woman. You would think with this killer-sciatica nerve... which radiates and tingles to the bottom of my foot... would of given me a good excuse to enjoy the couch! But, I pressed on... and cleaned like a mad-woman!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'd embarrass myself if I told you how many garbage bags went out to the trash! I tossed craft-junk that I never got around to finishing, expired food from the pantry, etc, etc, etc!!!</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It helped cleaning like a mad-woman, since my boys were gone for the day. My brother-in-law has a rental home, quite near here.. and it caught on fire... burnt down.... and my husband and son went to help gut the thing out. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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