Happy Thanksgiving!

 Have a safe and happy holiday!

Thursday, Thursday

 

Hello and how are you doing?

Well it's time pump some positive energy into the internet!  Here are somethings that are making me happy.

It rained overnight and it was the first good rain in months.  It's a relief since most of us have water restrictions these days.  I've not been so worried about the flowers but have been concerned about our trees and bushes.  Let's hope this is the start of a wetter season!

My niece and her family live a few hours away but two weeks ago we had a nice visit from her and her 2 year old daughter.  We did an early Christmas celebration and Remi loved all her gifts.  She was especially happy with her new doctor kit.

We all received nice physicals and pretend shot from Dr. Remi!

She certainly made us all feel better!

Sewing!

I'm doing a lot of sewing and have even used up a lot of scraps making table runners for family and friends.

Lana asked what are we cooking for a family dinner?  Well my family loves lasagna so that would be an easy one.  For Thanksgiving I'm making a lot of the meal including potato filling--my husband's favorite!

Wishing you a safe and happy day!

An Unexpected Flower Friday

Surprise!

It's an unexpected Flower Friday!

Robin shared an unusual blossom...a daffodil that surprised Robin and is called "Good Cheer".  Robin also said it has a wonderful fragrance!

Robin also saw a tiny violet peaking out!  What a nice find!

Impatiens are the most tender annuals here in Pennsylvania.  I had a volunteer on my patio and just didn't have the heart to pluck it.  Amazingly, despite frosts and 20 degree weather on Wednesday, this flower has endured!

So on that note, I wish you a safe and happy weekend!

Thursday, Thursday

 

How are you doing? 

So again it's been a while since I wrote.

Again I've been caregiving.

But it seems I may have a little break so here I am.  LeeAnna who initiated the Thursday post asked for Autumn movies but to be honest I don't know any.  LeeAnna, you are going to have to go with a winter to spring movie.  Watch Enchanted April.  I love that movie so much,  I could hug it.

If you do need a diversion, I've only recently started watching YouTube and listed a number of channels I enjoy at my other blog (here).  Another good channel features "The Repair Show" from Britain.  When I am restless or can't sleep, I put that show on and it calms me.

When I do have a little free time these days, I sew or clean out the garden.  Lucky and I continue to do a lot of walking and it's hard to believe but he's now been a part of our family for a year!

I need to catch up with everyone's blog and am hoping to do that this weekend.  

Take care and have a safe and happy day!

 

Happy Thursday!  It's time for "I like Thursdays" sponsored by LeeAnna at Not Afraid of Color!

*This week's likes include getting back my sewing machine and finishing one quilt top (no photo, sorry).  Yippee!

*The weather is cool in the morning and Lucky and I are enjoying our walks these days!

**The Phillies continue to do well!**

*I saw a wonderful documentary this week called "Name Me Lawand" on PBS.  It was a wonderful and touching story about a young deaf boy and his life in the U.K.  It was touching and inspiring!

Wishing you a safe and happy weekend!

I Like Thursdays: September 5, 2024

 

Hello and welcome to another edition of "I like Thursdays" sponsored by LeeAnna at Not Afraid of Color!

I love my goofball kid brother.  He sent me this photo:

With the line:

ESPECIALLY IF YOU PLAY BASEBALL!

The Phillies had a slump but they are back proving that they are the fighting Phils!

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I like the BBC show "Death in Paradise" and this past week, I watched a spin-off called, "Beyond Paradise".  It was good and I enjoyed it.  What's even better--another season has been booked!

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LeeAnna's prompt this week is what calming exercises have you used in the past to maintain a level mood?

I walk.   I walk a lot as a matter of fact and even more so when I'm stressed.  I also sew but a more physical thing I do to keep equilibrium is garden.  There is nothing like whacking back bushes or attacking weeds to soothe my restless soul.  Plus, gardening has instant results; you can see immediately how much better things look!

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Lastly, I have to share some dog humor!  Lucky is only 25-26 lbs and he fits nicely on my lap for his naps.  I now try to put all I will need around me...phones, tablet, etc.  

Have a safe and happy weekend!

I Like Thursdays: August 29, 2024

 

It's I like Thursday!  Sponsored by Lee Anna at Not Afraid of Color, we express happiness and gratitude!

I've been absent because I've been caring for my brother.  First it was kidney problems and then as he was recuperating, he fractured his back.  The back fracture was most likely due to osteoporosis.  

This is the same brother who lost his wife in March so I've been extra worried about him being alone when he was out of the hospital.  Fortunately, he lives down the street which made it easier to care for him.  And of course, I'm still caring for my mother.  It was a little crazy.

But I'm happy to report that he had an epidural last week and it seems to have provided him with some relief.  It's terrible to see loved ones suffering and I'm just grateful he can move a little easier now.

I love my dog and he has provided some really fun entertainment when I've actually been home.  The goofball feigns like he's really tough but he's actually afraid of odd things like:

wash baskets

buckets

acorns falling to the ground

and this pillow:

It fell to the floor while he was getting a toy and he spent about 20 minutes smelling it and then running away and jumping onto the couch.  😂  He's my little goofball!

When one doesn't have time to sew, one orders a lot of fabric.  Happily (for my wallet) I'm back in the sewing room finally!

I still need to catch up on all the blogs I follow because I hadn't had time for that lately.  Hoping you all are okay and having a great end-of-August!

Have a safe and happy day!

I like Thursdays: August 8, 2024

 

Greetings!  It's time for "I like Thursday" again and hosted by LeeAnna at Not Afraid of Color.

Things I like this week:

RAIN!!!

We are finally getting rain and hopefully it will continue.  I lost many plants that literally got burnt in the heat this season.  Later this week, we are even supposed to get regular rain (versus the thunderstorms we've been getting).  I can't wait!

New FABRIC!!!

New fabric.  I wrote about this on my other blog but there is something wonderful about ordering some fabric to enhance your stash....or because you just like it.  😀

Lana's prompt this week is about the Olympics.  I've never been and to be honest, I haven't watched it that much this year because of caregiving.  But in light of my new fabric, I found this meme to be funny:

Wishing you a safe and happy weekend!

I Like Thursdays: July 25, 2024

 

Good morning and welcome to another edition of "I like Thursdays" hosted by LeeAnna of Not Afraid of Color!

I like the t-shirt I purchased earlier this summer:

I like keeping my sense of humor these days.

And I like finding solutions to some of the challenges that occur with old age.  Recently, I purchased a digital clock with BIG numbers and my husband and I are really happy with it!

I do this a lot these days:

My hearing is not well.  I have an appointment in the fall to see how it is doing.  This is a common ailment on both sides of my family so I'm not that surprised by it.  One solution I found that helps is the closed caption on tv.  It means my neighbor doesn't have to listen to my Phillies games and Masterpiece Theatre at her home because of my volume.

Anyway, this week Lana's prompt is do you like to travel in the summer?  Yes when I was younger I enjoyed traveling by car to the shore or up to Canada for a few weeks.  But these days a real vacation for me is being able to spend time at home.  This never happens as I care for my mother and now my brother.  What about you?  

Have a safe and happy weekend!