tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39887272609744634562024-03-15T20:12:56.631-05:00Gone Walkabout 2Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.comBlogger2137125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-82997965704139465532023-12-02T01:00:00.014-06:002023-12-02T01:00:00.132-06:00Stash vs Hoard<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMV42TTC9FnycMNem-KEjzUE-_9lJN4_V_CWu-WltOedSPRsGdIL9bjGF7uEuIk2ETiey14agtEh7cTKyoa4qsLhwnKhp1hEobR5piNeYc0gd_GgB_fxvE7D-C9NJLUIHc9q5qL8gtBIEAvs_O_4v3Wd-NMkcBRImos2oZm0oJ1fcdrhdx7skmbs4wEnv/s1200/holocaust-hoarding.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMV42TTC9FnycMNem-KEjzUE-_9lJN4_V_CWu-WltOedSPRsGdIL9bjGF7uEuIk2ETiey14agtEh7cTKyoa4qsLhwnKhp1hEobR5piNeYc0gd_GgB_fxvE7D-C9NJLUIHc9q5qL8gtBIEAvs_O_4v3Wd-NMkcBRImos2oZm0oJ1fcdrhdx7skmbs4wEnv/w400-h266/holocaust-hoarding.png" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">In minimalism, stash vs
hoard is hotly debated.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">To hard core
minimalist any sort of ‘extra’ is an abomination.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Yeah, whatever.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Methinks someone people need to minimalize
their rules for other people…</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">In my opinion, a hoard is
having excess of what you need and/or keeping everything because you can’t
bring yourself to discard.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Hoarding
affects everyday life.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">A stash is a collection
made to have materials on hand for a future project.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Mind you, a stash CAN become a hoard if you’re
not careful.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">A few of my creative
stashes crossed the line into a hoard.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">
</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Not good.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Those have been the
hardest to deal with.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">What I did to deal
with it was to allow myself ONE reasonable size storage container (ie I can
easily lift it when full) for holding the stash.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Then I did a KonMari.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">It worked…</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"><br /></span></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-86363278848499585142023-11-20T01:00:00.000-06:002023-11-20T01:00:00.134-06:00Give Thanks, You'll Be Thankful You Did<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3zXlh90CNSHzmSoInin_twctlx0B4Z1zq3V9TEjxDO3IsH_nMTPqG2cSODl1ilWzNH0ZxgC3fuV7yYEWvjFPW-kyH2adUTs2qj8MxNyj-ghNOjNbMWdW7t3wF_5k_EvJoMKqfXqkdn7BjNEhM3X9uGTVqjAJ84o5tC6cppZenYevlGMluy-paOaSqo5EQ/s650/gratitude.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3zXlh90CNSHzmSoInin_twctlx0B4Z1zq3V9TEjxDO3IsH_nMTPqG2cSODl1ilWzNH0ZxgC3fuV7yYEWvjFPW-kyH2adUTs2qj8MxNyj-ghNOjNbMWdW7t3wF_5k_EvJoMKqfXqkdn7BjNEhM3X9uGTVqjAJ84o5tC6cppZenYevlGMluy-paOaSqo5EQ/w400-h400/gratitude.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Thanksgiving... a day set aside to be grateful and to
give thanks. A very nice day.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p>So how about "being the change" and start acknowledging
you gratitude at every meal? You will be
amazed at how your attitude about life will improve. Your gratitudes don't have to be huge
ones. "I got a close parking
place", "my donut was so fresh" and so on are perfect starting
points. The more you do, the more good
things you will realize are happening in your life.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p>Give it a try for a month...</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-11996289576922962542023-10-15T01:00:00.000-05:002023-10-15T01:00:00.128-05:00Make a List and Combine Trips<p> Global warming, nasty air quality, expensive fuel,
traffic jams... All good reasons "to
be the change" and combine trips when you go out. </p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p>Next time you need to leave your home, make a list of
other errands you can do while out. For
us living out here at The Sticks, just to get to town is a 15 mile trip that
takes about 30 minutes with traffic and stop lights/signs. Then you gotta come home. An hour out of our lives to pick up
groceries.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p>Combining trips just makes sense.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAo7l0DBSNxCtBPRx-AXvUmSznrtm_-9yWduD1WumtpMifnX7Bbumg1pwf9utzZ3opcB_Z-gB19gPsq2bkdeNjq7MK4hNhI0oFlCD_spCO79nrNYmoRXywmG6tn39LtPDShH_PNzC5934keRxc2IkoAuJUbkxVZIv4LIiQKHPGYAMWa3X_MzrPINzgNqyM/s750/BLOG_combine-car-trips.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="750" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAo7l0DBSNxCtBPRx-AXvUmSznrtm_-9yWduD1WumtpMifnX7Bbumg1pwf9utzZ3opcB_Z-gB19gPsq2bkdeNjq7MK4hNhI0oFlCD_spCO79nrNYmoRXywmG6tn39LtPDShH_PNzC5934keRxc2IkoAuJUbkxVZIv4LIiQKHPGYAMWa3X_MzrPINzgNqyM/w400-h266/BLOG_combine-car-trips.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoPlainText"><br /></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-28738534501252648852023-10-10T01:00:00.002-05:002023-10-10T01:00:00.157-05:00A Tea for Three<p style="text-align: center;"> Twelve years ago today we had a 'high tea' in
Scotland. We were discussing the tea
culture in the UK with our friend Dave.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p>High tea, afternoon tea, low tea, cream tea: we were so confused! As he explained, afternoon tea and low tea
are the same. Delicious tasteys served
in a beautiful display... on low tables in a posh setting. Cream tea is an afternoon tea that features
clotted cream as a spread for your scones.
High tea is a light meal to ward off hunger when getting home from
work. It is served at the dinner table
(the 'high' table). It too has a tray of
goodies, but fewer and not so fancy.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p>Then Dave decided to treat us to a high tea at a pub he
knew just down the road.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p> </p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhC6gwnlmzEP088fL0Osi2dlGSnxj4hsFqjiL2vBDaxirWrd5K3_JAKo335PeNuLeDpB7BLrVVWZAESyX8ghlCOV-_2cBl82S9MnHWLqoQLaDFm56dy5kIBxjjMRybEGhBdmE7woNk7sWnxZzfG01IOQE6utgfQRGsEvpvd_yG0y7kpXF5kZcju1-wHedU/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhC6gwnlmzEP088fL0Osi2dlGSnxj4hsFqjiL2vBDaxirWrd5K3_JAKo335PeNuLeDpB7BLrVVWZAESyX8ghlCOV-_2cBl82S9MnHWLqoQLaDFm56dy5kIBxjjMRybEGhBdmE7woNk7sWnxZzfG01IOQE6utgfQRGsEvpvd_yG0y7kpXF5kZcju1-wHedU/w400-h300/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;">Dave pouring his tea.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLjUOsHKzAJUlOuSGJzKVBR6idJxKqGvoxyfMDvVZ0yZzcMmxQac621P3HZM3ihBFTou1luOla24yH13zj_BvG0328QU_1zi35cR_RCrtOWBnK9qquNZ2WO_CguFvLSkS3tITZ0vlk4S-Qu5FNJThVilkubRZIu8lr_Hwgk-nmllOQkZarQq7F8nvMXEjl/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLjUOsHKzAJUlOuSGJzKVBR6idJxKqGvoxyfMDvVZ0yZzcMmxQac621P3HZM3ihBFTou1luOla24yH13zj_BvG0328QU_1zi35cR_RCrtOWBnK9qquNZ2WO_CguFvLSkS3tITZ0vlk4S-Qu5FNJThVilkubRZIu8lr_Hwgk-nmllOQkZarQq7F8nvMXEjl/w300-h400/5.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;">And our simple selection of scones and treats.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-61169444773874177912023-10-05T01:00:00.000-05:002023-10-05T01:00:00.150-05:00Money From Mark<p> I'm sure you've heard about the class action law suit against
Facebook over personal info being sold to a political 'machine'.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p>The case settled with a 725 million dollar ruling against
Facebook, to be awarded to people who had a Facebook account(s) between May
2007 and December 2022.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p>That would be me!
And I filed for my piece of the action.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p>It is a bit dicey about how payment will be made. This is the best explianation of how that is
going to work. " Using an
oversimplified example, if the net settlement amount is $100 and the total
number of points for all claimants adds up to 500, you would be paid 20 cents
($100/500) for every month you had an open account between May 2007 and
December 2022. If your account was activated for, say, 52 months you would
receive $10.40 (20 cents x 52 months). If it was activated all 187 months of
that period you would receive $37.40."
(ABC News)</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p>I really don't care about the amount. I will be happy if I get .25c out of Mark
Zuckerberg's pocket! When (and if) I get
anything, I'll let you know.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU4fqxW4XIfGe6R0olAtUBs_Kw5M5jtI8jKGS9ZMeFRKA3xj-5joSh0ejOPbMtJ9v9163DEeybySSjky8J90SWbIohz0SzJgzjkVMNGimXERVDxeyObmb_oRkch3YwAd1WYyypHbnd5gr_fZbPk4g5SFWmcsvzQ1htcn7LBTEx5NniM0wBndm8AZJE18Aa/s2048/FWQPZM3IYBH7POEREAVC5ZVARY.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU4fqxW4XIfGe6R0olAtUBs_Kw5M5jtI8jKGS9ZMeFRKA3xj-5joSh0ejOPbMtJ9v9163DEeybySSjky8J90SWbIohz0SzJgzjkVMNGimXERVDxeyObmb_oRkch3YwAd1WYyypHbnd5gr_fZbPk4g5SFWmcsvzQ1htcn7LBTEx5NniM0wBndm8AZJE18Aa/w400-h266/FWQPZM3IYBH7POEREAVC5ZVARY.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoPlainText"><br /></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-36396974598247139862023-10-02T01:00:00.013-05:002023-10-02T01:00:00.136-05:00Practical Minimalism<p> I’ve been thinking about “practical minimalism” as a
lifestyle…</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p>There are SO many facets to a life that have to be
focused on, isn’t there? Not just a home and how much you have crammed into it.
But rather how much you’ve crammed into your personal ‘world’. Your physical
self, family, friends, the maintenance of home & yard, hobbies/recreation,
groups/clubs, and so on. Lots of ‘so on’.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p>Therefore I’ve decided to make a list of all those things
above to decide what needs to be in my life, AND how to make what I pick
focused.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p>The point is to make deliberate decisions on everything
immediately. Don’t have to implement all at once, but I will have a plan when the time comes.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu8zPovI8Z3mH62D8owsaSXEbJxjjfotdf93joG254n5Wv4B4wS1qXCz3Y6H0GNRKwF0sv-wnWa9W9-FOrVlPda2wJ-WyQnYYmRN7-7Xm4FsxcB6gXOSxb0eaABdjcjG1vfU4rfyXvWxPrFiJpPadZwJLuehwJolevmFJAKISlP88vtKqjMs8Qq3OLl6Ly/s441/less-is-more.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="316" data-original-width="441" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu8zPovI8Z3mH62D8owsaSXEbJxjjfotdf93joG254n5Wv4B4wS1qXCz3Y6H0GNRKwF0sv-wnWa9W9-FOrVlPda2wJ-WyQnYYmRN7-7Xm4FsxcB6gXOSxb0eaABdjcjG1vfU4rfyXvWxPrFiJpPadZwJLuehwJolevmFJAKISlP88vtKqjMs8Qq3OLl6Ly/w400-h286/less-is-more.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoPlainText"><br /></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-23631382865492518562023-09-30T01:00:00.000-05:002023-09-30T01:00:00.147-05:00A Midnight Toad<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnd8-wJqku0ppfVUq2BvCJBmu4FxG5ZFxBYWsYz9nkqJ9VXx0kniXujfsV1EXryhqWzJDNZLvqTTFzKSV5YQe36icsWmpVEgd1Tzr3Y5Yi-ivfW4Pywtd3BO0WkX3E-ZBRfeUQ6L_MeZ7yI5KpBFcscM4H4NU2rXZUtgV_PjOTQ_AwFRfq17J5NdhblGAI/s3096/DSCN9186%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2512" data-original-width="3096" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnd8-wJqku0ppfVUq2BvCJBmu4FxG5ZFxBYWsYz9nkqJ9VXx0kniXujfsV1EXryhqWzJDNZLvqTTFzKSV5YQe36icsWmpVEgd1Tzr3Y5Yi-ivfW4Pywtd3BO0WkX3E-ZBRfeUQ6L_MeZ7yI5KpBFcscM4H4NU2rXZUtgV_PjOTQ_AwFRfq17J5NdhblGAI/w400-h325/DSCN9186%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Have you ever seen a black toad? Neither had we until we came across this dude living in my herb bed. Goggle says that "black toads" live only in a small area of California. Another entry said that Eastern Spadefoot toads can be "almost black". But nothing else seems to match. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Seems we have a bit of a warty mystery out here in The Sticks.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-87051405821669053302023-09-27T01:00:00.001-05:002023-09-27T01:00:00.145-05:00Bad, Bad Weather<p> This is a section on the NOAA weather web site. It shows all the severe hail, wind, and tornados so far this year. Oh my goodness!!! The site also breaks it down monthly.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/summary/">https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/summary/</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglfm1SEOithOw1O3GNu-VKYvtZKBNZJMLuBksrXJGOAXDKjkPr7dOM1yiK5NYYlbx-gw6enemrtwqlJDzeqof_oNrJRjeFjRKWEXO7momGOINfglSzdLhjj6WSonw5KFnLXMR6yrlTLwLDIYuNaqRIhRi8CdII1fOFlKG6N59ZNCk4mLdM2lv2FaRk-KVi/s1200/NAT_ALL.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglfm1SEOithOw1O3GNu-VKYvtZKBNZJMLuBksrXJGOAXDKjkPr7dOM1yiK5NYYlbx-gw6enemrtwqlJDzeqof_oNrJRjeFjRKWEXO7momGOINfglSzdLhjj6WSonw5KFnLXMR6yrlTLwLDIYuNaqRIhRi8CdII1fOFlKG6N59ZNCk4mLdM2lv2FaRk-KVi/w640-h480/NAT_ALL.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-16273788191814663842023-09-25T01:00:00.001-05:002023-09-25T01:00:00.135-05:00Cherry Gunk (recipe)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8PFX9etSiR1_CpMDb7Q0gchfVSqy3bb8Jrb6TQfTL7vd_tDHwCkQtVy53__XXE55Stq6LtJR_gamfi750PV_5NXE1hbEcyDhMDeFQD40gWrKIGrvvuVJFsXnMTiLwaFVEYPUxhRz9J6YE8P1cQFuzli34vRB2M5sz_kCWtNtjOI4PJG-xIrnQGbqDgfql/s4608/DSCN9151%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8PFX9etSiR1_CpMDb7Q0gchfVSqy3bb8Jrb6TQfTL7vd_tDHwCkQtVy53__XXE55Stq6LtJR_gamfi750PV_5NXE1hbEcyDhMDeFQD40gWrKIGrvvuVJFsXnMTiLwaFVEYPUxhRz9J6YE8P1cQFuzli34vRB2M5sz_kCWtNtjOI4PJG-xIrnQGbqDgfql/w400-h300/DSCN9151%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Here is a favorite dating back to my Senior year of high school (that would be 1979-1980). My best friend Paul would show up carrying a bag from Krogers with the main ingredients of this cake... asking "would you make some of that cherry gunk?"<p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Cherry Gunk</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1 box yellow cake mix<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1/4 cup oil<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2 eggs<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1/2 cup water<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2 cups cherry pie filling<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1 cup crushed pineapple<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Pre-heat oven to 350*.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>Pour oil into a 13x9 pan to cover bottom and sides. Put cake mix, eggs, and water into pan. Stir with fork until blended (about 2
minutes). Scrape sides and spread batter
evenly in pan. Dump in cherry filling
and pineapple into batter. Use fork to stir
fruit into batter, creating a marbled effect.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Bake for 40-50 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center
comes out clean.<o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkzOn-G2GplfFXoALTVMP887GKGbxT3Frv34Tk7Kxl4XN0e3TIf_hfBoudd0pUa0EB3xx2nGInxEHShlYpy6u5OcEO9TzP0LNxpdI40W8Z5WQk_eXWuxWaZ4ydxSqW-EUotAcV0gtXQ1AwpQLEbNF5g3e2v5G72DL8u44pvIjAOKTVE7C227g_z2skar3M/s4608/DSCN9152%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkzOn-G2GplfFXoALTVMP887GKGbxT3Frv34Tk7Kxl4XN0e3TIf_hfBoudd0pUa0EB3xx2nGInxEHShlYpy6u5OcEO9TzP0LNxpdI40W8Z5WQk_eXWuxWaZ4ydxSqW-EUotAcV0gtXQ1AwpQLEbNF5g3e2v5G72DL8u44pvIjAOKTVE7C227g_z2skar3M/w400-h300/DSCN9152%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-61204273460994193452023-09-20T01:00:00.001-05:002023-09-20T01:00:00.137-05:00Minimalizing With A Capsule Wardrobe<p> Because of Covid and Himself's immune issues I have not
been clothes shopping for years. I did
have clothes in smaller sizes that I moved down thru. But it is time... I've decided I want to do a capsule wardrobe
with just the colors I love in my color palette and have only clothes that fit
perfectly.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p>"A capsule wardrobe is simply a collection of
clothing composed of thoughtfully curated, easily interchangeable items
designed to maximize the number of outfits that you can create. What is this?
Essentially, a capsule wardrobe allows you to create a variety of different
looks with a small selection of clothes."
There are all sorts of ideas about how one goes about this. They range from the simplicity of the above
definition to geeky bossy you can only do "X" or you must follow said
guru's literal selections (bought thru their web site, of course). I'm a simple living sort of girl... who
doesn't need to be micro managed.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p>I did a very serious Kon Mari of all my clothes and
accessories. There's not much left! Now it's time to rebuild my wardrobe. </p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyqcfLf4yFI9JuFwWTPAqKS1lO4zCIiJsB515m6I2IawY32zxfvuwYklIdMVLKxnfHZIOVNZi-JrjwoA82zdhKSTIrcyYt8bCTV2niNv3It4twiL8VzBBnQkQtPDv-0kTjI5auaOF-j8rE38sCrbt1-3Ui2q1ZA2GD_ZrLPqIam5JHszS6jFZASFoH0cDK/s1500/buildyourcapsulewardrobein7steps.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyqcfLf4yFI9JuFwWTPAqKS1lO4zCIiJsB515m6I2IawY32zxfvuwYklIdMVLKxnfHZIOVNZi-JrjwoA82zdhKSTIrcyYt8bCTV2niNv3It4twiL8VzBBnQkQtPDv-0kTjI5auaOF-j8rE38sCrbt1-3Ui2q1ZA2GD_ZrLPqIam5JHszS6jFZASFoH0cDK/w266-h400/buildyourcapsulewardrobein7steps.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><p class="MsoPlainText">Here is the basic format of building a capsule
wardrobe... I already blew off Rule
1. I do not like navy and black is too
harsh with my complexion. My choice-
charcoal grey. </p><p class="MsoPlainText"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglQPnwbNKdOhMSwbVts8e9a78BhQ-E-Zytq1HjmZ3PmHpGHjQV0KwLy_QJs2THszb65Q2v1Z9mgfTDddaypXFqyiJzE5KwuQp3w0WirZLCmLWKVAWlvOURL_2Af76uzh2s8Ce0Ffo_EdJGxXQF2xKI9yn2DKknWP5b6RMWv_KGb2PzyRPXoE_x-qFVAzks/s766/%232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="766" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglQPnwbNKdOhMSwbVts8e9a78BhQ-E-Zytq1HjmZ3PmHpGHjQV0KwLy_QJs2THszb65Q2v1Z9mgfTDddaypXFqyiJzE5KwuQp3w0WirZLCmLWKVAWlvOURL_2Af76uzh2s8Ce0Ffo_EdJGxXQF2xKI9yn2DKknWP5b6RMWv_KGb2PzyRPXoE_x-qFVAzks/w314-h400/%232.jpg" width="314" /></a></div><p class="MsoPlainText">Now the fun part!
Picking my accent colors. In the
past I did the "Color Me Beautiful" class. I am a "Summer". So from that pallet I picked sky blue &
periwinkle, aqua, rose, and lilac-orchid-plum to be mine. They work well with each other.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p>Let the shopping begin!
I am on my way to curating a look that is all "Teri"!</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><br /></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-90304413154679312162023-09-19T12:33:00.002-05:002023-09-19T12:33:45.601-05:00Project Minimalization<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsPuChKYDBIzPGecpTWp9viU6maYV5zb65L_6ejpvs7w8E2gNmGL_mc_Zp51KQBfW2VuwEDxibERzL3JXtW2h-F4Eb6nfnbVyp7hFCTZG7glsGtQDK8uqV7T2iBccPXNPEuslKNffc-mFSrjLMfRHTD7PXt4NGLH2eGqvlpM7yju7dRbDOOhgTmYvzL71o/s640/basket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="423" data-original-width="640" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsPuChKYDBIzPGecpTWp9viU6maYV5zb65L_6ejpvs7w8E2gNmGL_mc_Zp51KQBfW2VuwEDxibERzL3JXtW2h-F4Eb6nfnbVyp7hFCTZG7glsGtQDK8uqV7T2iBccPXNPEuslKNffc-mFSrjLMfRHTD7PXt4NGLH2eGqvlpM7yju7dRbDOOhgTmYvzL71o/w400-h265/basket.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">I've decided I need to set myself a personal ultimatum
for minimalizing "things".<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Basically I realize I've started slacking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>UGH!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
is not good!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I must take control for my
own peace.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p>Therefor I have set a deadline that ALL
"things" belonging to me will be: dealt with - decluttered -
minimalized by midnight 31 Dec.
Including electronic. Organized
or removed.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p>That gives me a max of 87 days to be done (Sundays and
booked up days subtracted). House living
areas, my studio, attic, garage, shed, yard, computer, papers files. </p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p>I really want 2024 to be about becoming my best ME. </p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-8917561063050256282023-09-15T01:00:00.002-05:002023-09-15T01:00:00.146-05:00A Simple Bound Journal<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Because of our Covid ‘seclusion’,
the last class I was able to take was a cooking class at Whole Foods (which no
longer exists).</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">That was February 2020.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">The post craft shop has
started offering classes again.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Interesting
classes.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">I’ve jumped on this
opportunity!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghzRWq4Y4eCj2dBHN48RL_RB1lc-b4k6CFHsid9Yv2OXKvlOunlMw72GVlIkIFDmu4fvAGeih6xDLD3JjqTuqcrUXJ60XOOvQqlcS9Kco8xEwjy5lCIXVa6fqiGkFtOCvlcbgdquFXU4W2VPUEFx7ts6qEPUZ_5O0O6F83adSZm-RR1sbwr-kzn8M4_9wr/s3597/DSCN9228A.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3597" data-original-width="2568" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghzRWq4Y4eCj2dBHN48RL_RB1lc-b4k6CFHsid9Yv2OXKvlOunlMw72GVlIkIFDmu4fvAGeih6xDLD3JjqTuqcrUXJ60XOOvQqlcS9Kco8xEwjy5lCIXVa6fqiGkFtOCvlcbgdquFXU4W2VPUEFx7ts6qEPUZ_5O0O6F83adSZm-RR1sbwr-kzn8M4_9wr/w285-h400/DSCN9228A.JPG" width="285" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 21.3333px;"><br /></span></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">First one was a bound suede
leather journal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pretty, soft, and
flexible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the last time I’ll ever
use suede again!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In binding the cover to
the pages it was almost impossible to see the punched holes in the fuzzy suede
texture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>UGH! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span></div><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRQI2DFAaTSZjjENwjAfptoQrTDWkQsCaYwM6CNGH_3m9POSMbdlnvcths7FETcs5u68zS20dVm9YN_PwF3MNplqMVRbKYUBKTgdFBM6-Yjs6tBDsInyYp_BOAzpWz1sW4DRr8M0RTD75LUQHZ6zZL6jfJ1F6yBeHgJXwleHCL3bQZnPizOvF_2fDKWdA/s4537/DSCN922A.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3435" data-original-width="4537" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRQI2DFAaTSZjjENwjAfptoQrTDWkQsCaYwM6CNGH_3m9POSMbdlnvcths7FETcs5u68zS20dVm9YN_PwF3MNplqMVRbKYUBKTgdFBM6-Yjs6tBDsInyYp_BOAzpWz1sW4DRr8M0RTD75LUQHZ6zZL6jfJ1F6yBeHgJXwleHCL3bQZnPizOvF_2fDKWdA/w400-h303/DSCN922A.JPG" width="400" /></a></div></o:p></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">The binding threads made
a nice pattern.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">In the future I’ll add
beads to make it nicer.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieohJZEhRrri-Ig88cZaLF9uINtBWRb570Fv9Kmo0Ww7hY8smZOoJa7yLl1wa8M0Z8ltl84ERvkJC2Nr3vPaaHY7_0sNhqcpagxzBkPPFPuywwCZwOh3LAkR97ynONRMLBHXvaCJq5GzxQUlcdIPiC3qRZ_BgtsVRGl7kzt1ZOh8pv3S5lyuI28qM67znj/s4299/DSCN9226A.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3017" data-original-width="4299" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieohJZEhRrri-Ig88cZaLF9uINtBWRb570Fv9Kmo0Ww7hY8smZOoJa7yLl1wa8M0Z8ltl84ERvkJC2Nr3vPaaHY7_0sNhqcpagxzBkPPFPuywwCZwOh3LAkR97ynONRMLBHXvaCJq5GzxQUlcdIPiC3qRZ_BgtsVRGl7kzt1ZOh8pv3S5lyuI28qM67znj/w400-h281/DSCN9226A.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">The pages are made with
mixed media paper so it can be used for about anything.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Five sheets of paper were folded in half,
which makes 10 pages per signature (book sections).</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">I did 5 signatures.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">So this journal has 50 pages total.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">That’s a good size to have.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">I have an idea of what I
want to use it for.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Just have to see if
the event I want to journal about actually happens.</span></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-42221593842971183422023-09-10T01:00:00.001-05:002023-09-10T01:00:00.151-05:00Beer Bread <p style="text-align: center;"> Himself found a bottle of beer pushed way behind other
things on the shelf. It had been there a
long time. Hmmm... When life
gives you stale beer, there is only one thing you can do with it.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p>Make beer bread!!</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF6KoWH6SfrCu5T87CxQnCP6p2-BvnHTuV7NNK10Ol692F29yH6yo2Od2riN-6_MdoIgBrdIKcLb8oj3z9vzRbpmIyY0W4Icis0_O-J6zSW8Hu-3e6VF8-I4Wq1jUzF1SKjdftJ7vxG6qGSykBYZWcd6SBCRna8tLNK6DM8odHwQEJ2wIGvTw0hlkHNjGE/s4113/DSCN9192%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2828" data-original-width="4113" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF6KoWH6SfrCu5T87CxQnCP6p2-BvnHTuV7NNK10Ol692F29yH6yo2Od2riN-6_MdoIgBrdIKcLb8oj3z9vzRbpmIyY0W4Icis0_O-J6zSW8Hu-3e6VF8-I4Wq1jUzF1SKjdftJ7vxG6qGSykBYZWcd6SBCRna8tLNK6DM8odHwQEJ2wIGvTw0hlkHNjGE/w400-h275/DSCN9192%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><b>Bisquick Beer Bread</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;">Ingredients<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup butter, softened <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;">3 cups Original Bisquick mix<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;">1/3 cup sugar<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;">1 bottle or can (12 oz) light beer (dark works fine, just
more ‘beery’)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;">Steps<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;">1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Heat oven to
375°F. Grease bottom only of 9x5-inch loaf pan with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the
butter.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;">2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In large bowl,
stir together Bisquick mix, sugar and beer with whisk until well blended. Pour
into pan.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;">3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bake 45 to 55
minutes or until golden brown.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;">4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In small
microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 2 to 3 tablespoons butter on High until
melted; brush over warm loaf. Cool 15 minutes before slicing.<o:p></o:p></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-80062325866191785852023-09-05T01:00:00.001-05:002023-09-05T01:00:00.141-05:00Give a Compliment to the Boss<p> The world is becoming a mean place.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p>It has been breaking my spirit so I've decided to "become the change I want to
see". No, it won't make a huge
difference to the world but it will make a huge difference in me.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiclLhT5lY44vW5eCf68CU7saVstLjpTM5rQFy5Xg5VrY19knTjrPtZHS-CyAnGl6_Fpg6Mb_V0Lcz29inj6JJ36zXaTujP6bcgyDfNiaQoc9N0SlgDS23_mmqtbcLQ6UTnyZE-y7l18RFOFUIT7L1KpC1YjRc-dz4hcUoXP6mO2WrFG7S4hsJKwPDkvPVo/s850/quote-i-alone-cannot-change-the-world-but-i-can-cast-a-stone-across-the-waters-to-create-many-mother-teresa-35-71-38.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="850" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiclLhT5lY44vW5eCf68CU7saVstLjpTM5rQFy5Xg5VrY19knTjrPtZHS-CyAnGl6_Fpg6Mb_V0Lcz29inj6JJ36zXaTujP6bcgyDfNiaQoc9N0SlgDS23_mmqtbcLQ6UTnyZE-y7l18RFOFUIT7L1KpC1YjRc-dz4hcUoXP6mO2WrFG7S4hsJKwPDkvPVo/w400-h189/quote-i-alone-cannot-change-the-world-but-i-can-cast-a-stone-across-the-waters-to-create-many-mother-teresa-35-71-38.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">Each month I will start a new habit/action that will have
a positive change.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I'm going to share so
perhaps you will join me... <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> <br /></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyMtKqGwgHWNdJfUTBCtbLi6uFEgDfz49Q-f8L6GAJoBZeoTtv64D6uVmzK3nIpT5cOH_5Ee3bMeycInsdXmqsk32YZZyO4EBShyRq6pi5N_9p24f38aZ63GrM3KubdLwjBg6JOJeeic0Vsf-iYUOgwrt89sjjQU178LZ72sGQGlFOOFD9glzNkYrV2ibb/s681/world-compliment-day-blue.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="382" data-original-width="681" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyMtKqGwgHWNdJfUTBCtbLi6uFEgDfz49Q-f8L6GAJoBZeoTtv64D6uVmzK3nIpT5cOH_5Ee3bMeycInsdXmqsk32YZZyO4EBShyRq6pi5N_9p24f38aZ63GrM3KubdLwjBg6JOJeeic0Vsf-iYUOgwrt89sjjQU178LZ72sGQGlFOOFD9glzNkYrV2ibb/w400-h225/world-compliment-day-blue.png" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">September's action is to recognize workers who are doing
a fantastic job.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First, they will get a
warm 'thank you'.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Second, I will make
sure to tell their boss; either in person or with a phone call when I get home.<o:p></o:p></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-59218411430896155352023-08-31T01:00:00.002-05:002023-08-31T08:26:48.581-05:00Medicare warning #2<p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">When you start Medicare, they encourage you to make a
"Intro to Medicare" appt with your new Medicare health provider.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also an annual "Wellness
Check".<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All either of these appts
are is TALKING to you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Medicare will pay
for that.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">And if you get labs - which your new provider will tell
you they need - Medicare pays ZERO.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You
will be looking at a $400 ish bill that you have to pay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p>(Just got hit with this one today - SEVEN MONTHS after the appointment!!)</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p><br /><p></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-73892268862762048802023-08-30T01:00:00.001-05:002023-08-30T01:00:00.136-05:00Apple of My Eye<p> <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">It is coming up season
for fresh apples!</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">I can’t wait to see what
they have at the produce auction.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">But I
always have trouble remembering which types are sweet verses tart.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">I like mid-range heading up towards sweet and
Himself likes the tart ones.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">This chart will be
helpful…</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix4AZCIifpe43-1PPBHP0YwvB51jYZRdkn-tWdaUxqtkQgz2ZO954iDE9F3VDNExFKchJ5SGpyQFRDAmExr8sFTcLr6FX2017D3LcCjI5R2Qx_ilkThRwz-qYwPMWsI6y8k-OIcO-FtQrVR-ckKN1dIm60_ZLaCtu5mNXULd1eLfjgxGE24Fk439lX-AAP/s960/313315312_578447554284480_4838830915472363844_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix4AZCIifpe43-1PPBHP0YwvB51jYZRdkn-tWdaUxqtkQgz2ZO954iDE9F3VDNExFKchJ5SGpyQFRDAmExr8sFTcLr6FX2017D3LcCjI5R2Qx_ilkThRwz-qYwPMWsI6y8k-OIcO-FtQrVR-ckKN1dIm60_ZLaCtu5mNXULd1eLfjgxGE24Fk439lX-AAP/s16000/313315312_578447554284480_4838830915472363844_n.jpg" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p><br /></o:p></span></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-32868294640247150812023-08-25T01:00:00.009-05:002023-08-25T01:00:00.150-05:00Bye Bye Bonsai Belongings <p style="text-align: center;"> <span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">An ongoing part of my
refining my focus on everything was to decide where I wanted to go with my
bonsai.</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">While I really like many things
in the bonsai world, to actually DO them just does not work for me.</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">Stress vs fun.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span color="windowtext" face=""Bahnschrift",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">I did a KonMari on all
bonsai related items I had:</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">pots,
stands, books, decor, tools.</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">All of
it.</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">As I sorted I thought heavily on
what I do enjoy about doing bonsai.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span color="windowtext" face=""Bahnschrift",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">I just don’t care about
showing trees.</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">And I don’t like being
pushed to do so.</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">I love reality; not
artificial (hard to maintain) perfection.</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">
</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">Since I am not going to show almost all of my stands</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">and other show ‘needs’ are leaving.</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">With this realization I found the name for my
bonsai garden - Atsumatta Wabi Sabi.</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">
</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">“Gathered Imperfect Beauty”.</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span color="windowtext" face=""Bahnschrift",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">Gathered.</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">I’m not going to buy bonsai or pre-bonsai
trees.</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">Yamadori is stock collected from
the wild, or in my case YARDadori… collected from my yard (which is pretty
wild).</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">Gifts will be accepted too as
long as it isn’t a white elephant.</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">In
that case, “Thank you so much but no thank you”.</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span color="windowtext" face=""Bahnschrift",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">I adore the small size
bonsai and really shallow pots are the ‘gold standard’.</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">However, they do not adore me.</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">Too much maintenance.</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">My focus will be medium size bonsai so all of
my small pots are leaving.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span color="windowtext" face=""Bahnschrift",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">Out of a tall stack of
books, only 3 are staying.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">I ended up with enough to cover two 8 foot tables.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span color="windowtext" face=""Bahnschrift",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">My plan for all this
surplus is to offer it to a couple guys (bonsai buddies) who do this stuff
professionally.</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">I hope to work a swap
with them.</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">One afternoon this spring
helping me get a few trees styled in exchange for all the stuff.</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">Or I’ll put it up for sale… take one, take
all… for $TBD.</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span color="windowtext" face=""Bahnschrift",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMT3LKRFijSuBtrbr990KcBj0qH_pS-LTfv1RbfNacQw04vA7FRFxrt9ZOjujGTWm7gFw2skgRUpro6SrK_aYDnTOaM72PiMoIKgbYP3BfryfGkW4VzxwMKk0hu8hOLe57j6OuKHXKPmxq19bVRLCVdL4nSUyjEQ3sajOXwS-rMTNteFb0PmtTLqwPrn56/s4608/DSCN9153%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2648" data-original-width="4608" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMT3LKRFijSuBtrbr990KcBj0qH_pS-LTfv1RbfNacQw04vA7FRFxrt9ZOjujGTWm7gFw2skgRUpro6SrK_aYDnTOaM72PiMoIKgbYP3BfryfGkW4VzxwMKk0hu8hOLe57j6OuKHXKPmxq19bVRLCVdL4nSUyjEQ3sajOXwS-rMTNteFb0PmtTLqwPrn56/w400-h230/DSCN9153%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One small portion.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span color="windowtext" face=""Bahnschrift",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-14519791579125507222023-08-22T06:19:00.000-05:002023-08-22T06:19:00.013-05:00Community<p style="text-align: center;"> One of the good things about living out in the country is
the sense of community. Recently a
family lost their home to fire.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><o:p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiniG-PgkLIaLQVfVZfDU9f-YQyujvOdDJCGV8XAPykbrGCAGnp_3TVcZrBwAQaHGu9VkITY-efBvEoSWp_mlBKxQIrsx-dTXDj2y06ET6wmzy6PY5-F7sA1kw89z0ftUbF4LCleNcagMO9gAdVpBe0YTCkLLSDzchEe7f-6ZLIlzs8PIeIbLr5d4EeRekV/s842/363355632_7196675110359859_1912713268498309455_n%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="769" data-original-width="842" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiniG-PgkLIaLQVfVZfDU9f-YQyujvOdDJCGV8XAPykbrGCAGnp_3TVcZrBwAQaHGu9VkITY-efBvEoSWp_mlBKxQIrsx-dTXDj2y06ET6wmzy6PY5-F7sA1kw89z0ftUbF4LCleNcagMO9gAdVpBe0YTCkLLSDzchEe7f-6ZLIlzs8PIeIbLr5d4EeRekV/w400-h365/363355632_7196675110359859_1912713268498309455_n%20(2).jpg" width="400" /></a></div></o:p><p></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;">The area came together last Sunday and had a BBQ pork
dinner fund raiser.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-QDtd-rCmbI5kmvHbP_IxC-GGH9sFnJWdYWRFMzCgNfWCuQLj8ioJpulmHvY9HD43Nb5z4-iWWOJa0oRgDBeKSDTZEMZDF-4Mi5vh8dM7hI0hWCLE9E0KB_dm33ftyw6QVe783sGLV39gmLApPhbx0I5pckX3-35Tgi6BA4xztgPFBJcqh2LqrU5e-gST/s2591/DSCF0002%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1585" data-original-width="2591" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-QDtd-rCmbI5kmvHbP_IxC-GGH9sFnJWdYWRFMzCgNfWCuQLj8ioJpulmHvY9HD43Nb5z4-iWWOJa0oRgDBeKSDTZEMZDF-4Mi5vh8dM7hI0hWCLE9E0KB_dm33ftyw6QVe783sGLV39gmLApPhbx0I5pckX3-35Tgi6BA4xztgPFBJcqh2LqrU5e-gST/w400-h245/DSCF0002%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;">J&R's is the local "watering hole". Definitely not posh but it was well attended.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p>You could eat inside or do take-away. And if you didn't want to go inside the smokey
bar, you could ring them up and they would bring it out to you.</p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIWXHiYIP9zFFQCtXebgfs8z0mSpWNDlCkRHCM2AhaWTSuJdKgHzfXwEx4UoCQL8T4d_2mRlfFodgPPJrmqx9ZUq_NaiLr9hVLG66HZNwHtiDbR8tuuXkF1Q48Ukyian55f62DUv2kPj2ckZ4ToDlS8kGZkty6hydMl_F6wArBRMCE3phaRr4RZ0Ln_25O/s2592/DSCF0003%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIWXHiYIP9zFFQCtXebgfs8z0mSpWNDlCkRHCM2AhaWTSuJdKgHzfXwEx4UoCQL8T4d_2mRlfFodgPPJrmqx9ZUq_NaiLr9hVLG66HZNwHtiDbR8tuuXkF1Q48Ukyian55f62DUv2kPj2ckZ4ToDlS8kGZkty6hydMl_F6wArBRMCE3phaRr4RZ0Ln_25O/w400-h300/DSCF0003%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;">Himself coming out with his "plate". That smile tells it all!</p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaSSzxxwJR16004oUFfDhi2cCIWFSr4qL4IMNaiiuED37eZTMurq43L4heQpov_nb7FYiHdlV84vTQKki45t-y3hiIG_c4XCKEsrfvRAbxaRAiYPF8iq0zwHOdMdaDDNKv7Je3-1hBp3y9h7CLDtG5YkSraPr6aVkeigEIPyMqsrTJ8gbzn6csfUrumPdj/s3917/DSCN9184%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2501" data-original-width="3917" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaSSzxxwJR16004oUFfDhi2cCIWFSr4qL4IMNaiiuED37eZTMurq43L4heQpov_nb7FYiHdlV84vTQKki45t-y3hiIG_c4XCKEsrfvRAbxaRAiYPF8iq0zwHOdMdaDDNKv7Je3-1hBp3y9h7CLDtG5YkSraPr6aVkeigEIPyMqsrTJ8gbzn6csfUrumPdj/w400-h255/DSCN9184%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;">The servings were amazing. There was enough for several meals.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-19562801257835556232023-08-20T01:00:00.002-05:002023-08-20T01:00:00.135-05:00Nightly Light Show<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">The lightning bugs (or
fire flies) have been amazing this year.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">
</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">The yard is absolutely full of them each night.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">99% are the regular yellow-green lights but
the other evening Himself saw a bright orange one!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">We even have a bunch of
synchronous lightning bugs!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">But one bug seemed to
have decided to go the spot light route.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">
</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">He NEVER shut off… no flashes whatsoever!</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Well… maybe that is not quite right.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">He would go from bright to dim to bright to
dim.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Shining all the time.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Himself caught him for a closer look.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpiMPqTnoLlPb1lhOFB3FgWOqFWYNGz7GlTI4vqBe-6e6X7H2GJElHkoZf4PA6MYyirJ3xoIoMj8By7e9H3Blbxu1HzgIMpkRtUBrax9sYGNv2WRkK99HQbkm0ELvwiybr_I2x9cYX4xsfjFj-wQ203ZOIYq2NfX2UsbIGVVHSRETOZaJMb2Vrmw9FiTdk/s3509/DSCN9057%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2594" data-original-width="3509" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpiMPqTnoLlPb1lhOFB3FgWOqFWYNGz7GlTI4vqBe-6e6X7H2GJElHkoZf4PA6MYyirJ3xoIoMj8By7e9H3Blbxu1HzgIMpkRtUBrax9sYGNv2WRkK99HQbkm0ELvwiybr_I2x9cYX4xsfjFj-wQ203ZOIYq2NfX2UsbIGVVHSRETOZaJMb2Vrmw9FiTdk/s320/DSCN9057%20(2).JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Bright.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkp8gOv9nJ_n-p7CsC_Iz24s-JVq9u8lEPBhV0vvUujkurZnskU73gRHxjouVbQBPPk5t7ygtoEmOV_bh3Ohz3wniJV1gTfevr98z6Elzjql_bbrkK9qK1LT-mB1dpRSuBHy4uVY557d9jhn7lOgYMjwxgii1RrcE-_riadRhNAcS2LYTQZVOrCWX2N1g3/s1915/DSCN9060%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1850" data-original-width="1915" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkp8gOv9nJ_n-p7CsC_Iz24s-JVq9u8lEPBhV0vvUujkurZnskU73gRHxjouVbQBPPk5t7ygtoEmOV_bh3Ohz3wniJV1gTfevr98z6Elzjql_bbrkK9qK1LT-mB1dpRSuBHy4uVY557d9jhn7lOgYMjwxgii1RrcE-_riadRhNAcS2LYTQZVOrCWX2N1g3/s320/DSCN9060%20(2).JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Dim.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Of course we let him go right away.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJNGhbGKktUBGMU8yFsGerVG_8XKW3XN1j9MgQYq0_z52w-SdoOoc_q63aJpEFf9kAO40LDzZgR_H-NebftEiHYAkqZ-esvXnusa2fuJ19nCKpCIzQNj_y7X4tQi0PoeELTm-21_QYumnhlNBa4kK-_JMy4ugwlwWc2aVCZtgzTR3zNLpZtb8qVVTGNbn_/s900/fireflies.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="284" data-original-width="900" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJNGhbGKktUBGMU8yFsGerVG_8XKW3XN1j9MgQYq0_z52w-SdoOoc_q63aJpEFf9kAO40LDzZgR_H-NebftEiHYAkqZ-esvXnusa2fuJ19nCKpCIzQNj_y7X4tQi0PoeELTm-21_QYumnhlNBa4kK-_JMy4ugwlwWc2aVCZtgzTR3zNLpZtb8qVVTGNbn_/w640-h202/fireflies.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 21.3333px;"><br /></span></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-68172463084413256512023-08-15T01:00:00.001-05:002023-08-15T01:00:00.142-05:00Studio- a place for everything<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">I have been cutting way
back on my stash of ‘creative’ supplies.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">
</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">I ask myself “what is the point”?</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">
</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">If I don’t have a place/method to display or use it… there is no
point.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">I’ve rehomed a LOT.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFQlqXbpRrJg2abuv3xwHmknjdRPSW2BFfQJW8TLBLrlkNFHFio_TYM-sA1mSdPgrzFVsI_lR5zwdE_-fWatTEo166w1TPiJplguJEj7-ma5Qx9co1nIiiut3SlJLGCuCOXRmFX09SPDhmUEV_7jvI57iyil4KXfWXJ9EoU3Kzoc2WGUrdbyhPt2DWsFiW/s4421/DSCN9108%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4421" data-original-width="2493" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFQlqXbpRrJg2abuv3xwHmknjdRPSW2BFfQJW8TLBLrlkNFHFio_TYM-sA1mSdPgrzFVsI_lR5zwdE_-fWatTEo166w1TPiJplguJEj7-ma5Qx9co1nIiiut3SlJLGCuCOXRmFX09SPDhmUEV_7jvI57iyil4KXfWXJ9EoU3Kzoc2WGUrdbyhPt2DWsFiW/w225-h400/DSCN9108%20(2).JPG" width="225" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">This is all my paper
supplies now.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">I make books &
journals.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">I do mixed media art that I put
those journals.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span></div><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4QM60Qq57OZSb1dLHbN677RukxbbzcLbVJOoUf1XUKD52Yk5OTKEpr1gZnHrV-R5eDGrsZVVx8ZPIICDd1Nu5ybFJMad68h3mDiP_QLx5-s_0ppQhvC2h-2g6PKVAF8ByNNfOwYUSEBH0sLDoJnOlzbeUNas6SRe3H8bheTKOJoJSVde3l-iKlpUPKxEx/s4583/DSCN9105%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4583" data-original-width="2871" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4QM60Qq57OZSb1dLHbN677RukxbbzcLbVJOoUf1XUKD52Yk5OTKEpr1gZnHrV-R5eDGrsZVVx8ZPIICDd1Nu5ybFJMad68h3mDiP_QLx5-s_0ppQhvC2h-2g6PKVAF8ByNNfOwYUSEBH0sLDoJnOlzbeUNas6SRe3H8bheTKOJoJSVde3l-iKlpUPKxEx/w250-h400/DSCN9105%20(2).JPG" width="250" /></a></div></o:p></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">This hutch holds all my
tools, painting supplies, and some odds and ends on top<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span></div><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzso9Lm6saNxWKwmiGiGOJAOfjEUAitIufu0wbYjquZNbJQWZaQiWAgESbPxafSoYGeVPNWYFDlvuDUUEEFjMfjY5WvVPrNigKRr7uKlrZHVfDhHq0hgES7MCUu4AWIKuCyvoKaQMATwFG9R3yNnOw3jbYHCRrtYM2M1lBLVbu1g0uS93IYkrZctBKswCD/s4305/DSCN9109%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3229" data-original-width="4305" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzso9Lm6saNxWKwmiGiGOJAOfjEUAitIufu0wbYjquZNbJQWZaQiWAgESbPxafSoYGeVPNWYFDlvuDUUEEFjMfjY5WvVPrNigKRr7uKlrZHVfDhHq0hgES7MCUu4AWIKuCyvoKaQMATwFG9R3yNnOw3jbYHCRrtYM2M1lBLVbu1g0uS93IYkrZctBKswCD/w400-h300/DSCN9109%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div></o:p></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">And this wall my jewelry
making bits, upcoming projects, and more odds & ends for creating. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Everything is labeled
and easy to get to.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Pretty soon the
creating will begin!</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-66972742619523080452023-08-11T20:09:00.002-05:002023-08-11T20:09:42.847-05:00My Current Hero<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmoeTeONgcEcFs3ssASRpMgCGREYojGWiW-GTfeeSs9KrCsa39RTx5ch-Mp-Oi7NT9ln2lIwm2VTnhCu2R9_hpAl1MBROPlKqiDTsKevIr0KIt3lNgLbau-rYlZFkHTf7r2RZkwgrH0sn-DW0klujz7rA20k-IdFLw-hyDYIObpRZ1RM6A15QcWhw_VO2Y/s960/363941142_625538686431012_5321334568613605516_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmoeTeONgcEcFs3ssASRpMgCGREYojGWiW-GTfeeSs9KrCsa39RTx5ch-Mp-Oi7NT9ln2lIwm2VTnhCu2R9_hpAl1MBROPlKqiDTsKevIr0KIt3lNgLbau-rYlZFkHTf7r2RZkwgrH0sn-DW0klujz7rA20k-IdFLw-hyDYIObpRZ1RM6A15QcWhw_VO2Y/w512-h640/363941142_625538686431012_5321334568613605516_n.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-91648969260418514832023-08-10T01:00:00.001-05:002023-08-10T01:00:00.159-05:00Books Are Not Sacred<p style="text-align: center;"> <span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">I’m a member of a Marie
Kondo method Facebook decluttering group.</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">
</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">The area that gets to largest wails of “I can’t get rid of ANY”, “they
are my precious friends”, “I’ve never thrown away a XXX”, and so is the book
section.</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></div><span color="windowtext" face=""Bahnschrift",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmM4j-oHrX8K1vnKmdiudF24rNzK1ojj0rTkgKAkybi3BVlfjki0hyoFIaPkUHgecjz5cjsJXe_ugjgKOhnuqiAm328e4v5I2xuXyT7jh8W_IzcG8xr3gJxdn_g5bPogknT8FrZIiHONIel_nx1litNiERWk4S6OFed64wvvRlmmsYKPIpeClvEfPKMEV/s3000/GettyImages-1041597616%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmM4j-oHrX8K1vnKmdiudF24rNzK1ojj0rTkgKAkybi3BVlfjki0hyoFIaPkUHgecjz5cjsJXe_ugjgKOhnuqiAm328e4v5I2xuXyT7jh8W_IzcG8xr3gJxdn_g5bPogknT8FrZIiHONIel_nx1litNiERWk4S6OFed64wvvRlmmsYKPIpeClvEfPKMEV/w400-h266/GettyImages-1041597616%20(2).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">The wails are usually accompanied by a
photo of a junked up mess of Precious piled up with absolutely no respect.</span><span style="font-size: 16pt; mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-size: 16pt;">And there are 100s of versions of the Meme “It’s
Not Hoarding If It’s Books”.</span><span style="font-size: 16pt; mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Uh… yes it
is.</span></div></o:p></span>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span color="windowtext" face=""Bahnschrift",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">Because of that one of
my first areas of minimalizing was my book shelves in my studio!</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">(Upstairs books will be gone thru as I rework
each room).</span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">I’ve actually done this
before and thought I was pretty much done.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span color="windowtext" face=""Bahnschrift",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7E90q7oOAcvm9yuWwR7f628cX_uwo6bL2at-0i9kOdQbzQ4BNHM_MhRzV8RgZ2dZNrVRaIkSz8KpQgZWGe-JZob0m1muFdNqAaorgmvro-7cmqzlqDAXNYZAaOvX0QM_sa9XF0AUZijnEhcPDsFWdlHcjDOOR7_l2NX9nvNjeugareFuTWAhdmF5elBAV/s1528/008a%20(2).jpg" style="font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1528" data-original-width="666" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7E90q7oOAcvm9yuWwR7f628cX_uwo6bL2at-0i9kOdQbzQ4BNHM_MhRzV8RgZ2dZNrVRaIkSz8KpQgZWGe-JZob0m1muFdNqAaorgmvro-7cmqzlqDAXNYZAaOvX0QM_sa9XF0AUZijnEhcPDsFWdlHcjDOOR7_l2NX9nvNjeugareFuTWAhdmF5elBAV/w278-h640/008a%20(2).jpg" width="278" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">Doesn’t look bad…
especially when you consider I used have THREE of these units… filled.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span color="windowtext" face="Bahnschrift, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span color="windowtext" face=""Bahnschrift",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilVmgkNraOQt660HKXz1cFj3weG9ztRhlyIPnuwolxVZzBD1HqCYvSn-vjCqS52mA4EeYnY5YPcvRTv3-pl1ZSwLMY4iea2DvHL2GVC7S4IAMmz8aLN3ApIRhFkSWPXUruSwak_Rha5hLjg83fCp_tifOJugb3QJxy-dt-EmkEQF44dwQ8XVAxNcL-RpfH/s2663/DSCN9104%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2474" data-original-width="2663" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilVmgkNraOQt660HKXz1cFj3weG9ztRhlyIPnuwolxVZzBD1HqCYvSn-vjCqS52mA4EeYnY5YPcvRTv3-pl1ZSwLMY4iea2DvHL2GVC7S4IAMmz8aLN3ApIRhFkSWPXUruSwak_Rha5hLjg83fCp_tifOJugb3QJxy-dt-EmkEQF44dwQ8XVAxNcL-RpfH/w400-h371/DSCN9104%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span color="windowtext" face=""Bahnschrift",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">It took me a full day to
get it to this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Still a mess as I now
have to organize and pretty up the space.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I smile every time I walk past!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span color="windowtext" face=""Bahnschrift",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span color="windowtext" face=""Bahnschrift",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span color="windowtext" face=""Bahnschrift",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-24527022612322386192023-08-05T01:00:00.005-05:002023-08-05T01:00:00.147-05:00My Studio - The Starting Point<p> I've finally gotten everything OUT of my studio that doesn't belong to me. Sheesh, didn't think it would take that long. Sad thing is that it pretty much looks the same! </p><p>Oh well. I jumped straight into dealing with all those irritating tubs I gritched about earlier. Things are either getting put away properly or they're gone. It is going well albeit slow.</p><p>As I finish each section, I will share what I've done. Keeps me accountable!</p><p><br /></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-45999864267004195362023-07-30T01:00:00.002-05:002023-07-30T01:00:00.226-05:00The Yum Factor<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXoZa9noIyQUpS-xuOlDy8zC6SpVUuC85g4PY3rPMiuTQSzEb4n4XPs6dEPJGZwf2twe6iwb49skxE8UwONgY7xRArmYfaqTYqD5mATcXlUGpFT9VlTStuuZhIzkuopUokKppo-nKE62A3UGqqTpjjBO_gLA1YAAjLDmHGDy0f44XLK-t7JOwuJujzPyRR/s4084/DSCN9147%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2516" data-original-width="4084" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXoZa9noIyQUpS-xuOlDy8zC6SpVUuC85g4PY3rPMiuTQSzEb4n4XPs6dEPJGZwf2twe6iwb49skxE8UwONgY7xRArmYfaqTYqD5mATcXlUGpFT9VlTStuuZhIzkuopUokKppo-nKE62A3UGqqTpjjBO_gLA1YAAjLDmHGDy0f44XLK-t7JOwuJujzPyRR/w640-h394/DSCN9147%20(2).JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Himself just whipped a loaf of banana bread using a couple bananas that ripened waaaaay too fast.</p><p style="text-align: center;">It is nice being married to a baker!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3988727260974463456.post-46484763519092742642023-07-25T01:00:00.001-05:002023-07-25T01:00:00.138-05:00Fresh Tomatoes<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">One of life’s great
pleasures is munching a warm off-of-the-vine tomato.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">And I am the worst at growing tomatoes!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">I decided to try again-
with cherry tomatoes this time.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span></div><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzfc8IzXlMVyhswlXcx9iaqaOqheDTyPagmHmULBKhgGfbQUd-ZLAJLDV74tIISWuePM8h7HxWGNCgcZPnx3TvftgPlkICMfKaWlK8GM8YH8EBGrGXgj9lKkVo--DgfvnVJUBI0PqYAoQ-TLm6vcNqSSp9lha6aBxkOvAKnfjWZif8JGNre_UYPITyRQ6c/s4608/DSCN9121%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzfc8IzXlMVyhswlXcx9iaqaOqheDTyPagmHmULBKhgGfbQUd-ZLAJLDV74tIISWuePM8h7HxWGNCgcZPnx3TvftgPlkICMfKaWlK8GM8YH8EBGrGXgj9lKkVo--DgfvnVJUBI0PqYAoQ-TLm6vcNqSSp9lha6aBxkOvAKnfjWZif8JGNre_UYPITyRQ6c/w300-h400/DSCN9121%20(2).JPG" width="300" /></a></div></o:p></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">It’s working!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span></div><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ZfkY4RBtON8da26qxjVA30HhdJDTM1UKcyLutT463P_Q4Q8tONpmqR2btsaY_fXJu2SqTH1mG0z3H3Lgls5m-g6H4qi0O4If1zny_9HrnuTiDXPHNsIKaQaxbDMyt72PnsTnNFhF9o3cXh4yHM_srDEAMxCEtYK0CEwX1n6VBsso2ZIoZ3yRefIbw16a/s3426/DSCN9123%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3426" data-original-width="3182" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ZfkY4RBtON8da26qxjVA30HhdJDTM1UKcyLutT463P_Q4Q8tONpmqR2btsaY_fXJu2SqTH1mG0z3H3Lgls5m-g6H4qi0O4If1zny_9HrnuTiDXPHNsIKaQaxbDMyt72PnsTnNFhF9o3cXh4yHM_srDEAMxCEtYK0CEwX1n6VBsso2ZIoZ3yRefIbw16a/w371-h400/DSCN9123%20(2).JPG" width="371" /></a></div></o:p></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">This just makes me
happy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Bahnschrift, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span></div><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0iEbWHl_tO-oIljwKM_aVnXzbixTrEZSOHOn_2qBVjzJsunxa5urunZYFWhaxObREC2vEeXRJ6WGjbwKLcwMr4WZ-bMO4Bejd26A6tTgLz_Cp6k-fPMgUARjEfJrKuVtTE8FZsOZlEhUF0OiAMNf7ZJXchMq4lY6FHw1ahd4X5qFqzp6eOMd3x-peWGPt/s2941/DSCN9110%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1876" data-original-width="2941" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0iEbWHl_tO-oIljwKM_aVnXzbixTrEZSOHOn_2qBVjzJsunxa5urunZYFWhaxObREC2vEeXRJ6WGjbwKLcwMr4WZ-bMO4Bejd26A6tTgLz_Cp6k-fPMgUARjEfJrKuVtTE8FZsOZlEhUF0OiAMNf7ZJXchMq4lY6FHw1ahd4X5qFqzp6eOMd3x-peWGPt/w400-h255/DSCN9110%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div></o:p></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Bahnschrift",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Wonderful treats. <o:p></o:p></span></p>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com0