Today's our Crafts Day!Are you thinking
"These gals aren't 'crafting'....
they're sitting around having a gab fest!"
Well...........
you might be right!!
We do occasionally get around to crafting, though,
so
Why don't you hop on over!
SCRIPTURE for SUNDAY
DAFFODILS
This beautiful poem was written over two hundred years ago.
"Daffodils" (1804)
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the Milky Way,
They stretch'd in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed -- and gazed -- but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:
For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
--William Wordsworth(1770-1850)
SPRING IS HERE!
Today, for the first time in many months, we've been able to open up the house and let the sunshine in (at least for a little while).
We even took our coffee out onto the front porch and enjoyed sitting in the rocking chairs, watching the birds.
The chipmunks are starting to emerge from their winter hiding places.
Any day now, our daffodils will be bursting into bloom.
I think Spring is here!
See! The winter is past;
the rains are over and gone.
Flowers appear on the earth;
the season of singing has come,
the cooing of doves
is heard in our land.
Song of Solomon 2:11-12
See! The winter is past;
the rains are over and gone.
Flowers appear on the earth;
the season of singing has come,
the cooing of doves
is heard in our land.
Song of Solomon 2:11-12
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
Since my ancestors came to America from England, Ireland & Wales, I guess I can claim to be a little bit Irish, huh?
This is my favorite Irish song. Michael Londra has the most beautiful voice, so hope you'll take a few minutes to enjoy this video featuring scenes from Ireland.
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THOUGHT for TUESDAY
Someone
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CHOCOLATE
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aging
process...
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dare
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the
chance
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SPRING FORWARD!
See those sleepy eyes?...That's me! Although I'm as anxious for Spring as the next person, this time change is NOT one I enjoy! Put the coffee pot on, & make it STRONG!Early Morning
I woke early one morning
The earth lay cool and still
When suddenly a tiny bird
Perched on my window sill.
He sang a song so lovely
So carefree and so gay,
That slowly all my troubles
Began to slip away.
He sang of far off places
Of laughter and of fun,
It seemed his very trilling
Brought up the morning sun.
I stirred beneath the covers
Crept slowly out of bed,
Then gently shut the window
And crushed his stupid head.
(I'm not a morning person.)
Author unknown
Of course the author is unknown...who'd take credit for this goofy poem??
Ha, ha!
Now, you all know I'm a serious bird lover, so please forgive me; my quirky sense of humor just got the best of me! That's what happens when I lose an hour of sleep!
COFFEE TIME!
My hubby surprised me recently with this new fantastic Keurig coffeemaker.
It brews single-cup coffee in less than a minute, & there are so many different brands of K-cups available....not only in coffee, but also tea or hot chocolate. Of course, my main love is the coffee. One of my favorites is shown below (Extra Bold Dark Magic). Now, that's a real cup of coffee!
Come on over, & I'll let you choose which flavor you want to try. S: )
HERE WE GO AGAIN!
Another beautiful snow day greeted us yesterday morning. Here is the view out my upstairs bay window.
The winding vines around the tree on the left is my wisteria. I'm really hoping it blooms this year, as it's one of my favorite flowers!
Hope you're having signs of Spring at your house!.....It's still winter here, & I'm beginning to regret singing 'Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!' over the holidays! Ha!
A SONG TO ENJOY
This song has been going through my mind today, so I wanted to share it with you.
Years ago at our church in Florida, we would join hands across the aisles and sing this song at the close of every service.
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Years ago at our church in Florida, we would join hands across the aisles and sing this song at the close of every service.
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"For where two or three are gathered together in my name,
there am I in the midst of them."
Matthew 18:20
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
And now these three remain:
faith, hope and love.
But the greatest of these is love.
1 Cor. 13:13.
1 Cor. 13:13.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO AUDITION FOR THIS GROUP?
Remember how much fun it was to jump rope, as a child?...or possibly even as an adult, just for exercise?
Here is jumping rope taken to a whole new level. You've GOT to see this!!
These kids entertained during half-time at an Army/Navy Basketball Game in Ohio . They are absolutely amazing.
The fact that these girls learned the routines is hard to believe…then they executed them without a mistake.
Very entertaining performance. Enjoy!
Worth the time to watch the entire performance.
It just keeps getting better.
The fact that these girls learned the routines is hard to believe…then they executed them without a mistake.
Very entertaining performance. Enjoy!
Worth the time to watch the entire performance.
It just keeps getting better.
IDEAS for a SNOWY DAY.....
Calvin has WAY too much time on his hands! These are really cute, but are hard to read in this small size. Click to enlarge, to see it better.
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P. S. And don't you just LOVE Harry Connick, Jr.'s quirky arrangement of 'Winter Wonderland'?....
LET IT SNOW.............
It snowed all day, yesterday. This is what our yard looks like, now........
The picture below is one of the areas where we feed the birds and chipmunks. The tree on the left was our in-house Christmas tree of 1989, which was later planted, and then re-planted.
The cardinals sitting on the branches flew away before the picture was snapped. S: (
Here's the back patio, another feeding area. The chipmunks love to sit on the roof of this bird-feeder house. It's a favorite 'lookout' station!
Don't these dogwood trees look like lace?.....a beautiful sight!
Today, it's melting away, but more snow is expected tonight.
All pics were taken from our front or back porch, so there are none of the house.Top photo is looking down our driveway.
This one below shows the side of the garage apartment....
The picture below is one of the areas where we feed the birds and chipmunks. The tree on the left was our in-house Christmas tree of 1989, which was later planted, and then re-planted.
The cardinals sitting on the branches flew away before the picture was snapped. S: (
Here's the back patio, another feeding area. The chipmunks love to sit on the roof of this bird-feeder house. It's a favorite 'lookout' station!
Don't these dogwood trees look like lace?.....a beautiful sight!
Today, it's melting away, but more snow is expected tonight.I wouldn't want to live where it snows so much you have to shovel your way out, but these occasional snow days are a real treat for this (former) Florida gal!
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Here's one more neat snow picture! My friend, Mary, sent me this shot of a group of deer that come into her back yard every afternoon. She puts out corn for them.
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Here's one more neat snow picture! My friend, Mary, sent me this shot of a group of deer that come into her back yard every afternoon. She puts out corn for them.
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
The weather this weekend is supposed to be cold, rainy & possible snow. Sounds like soup and cornbread weather to me!
Here's an easy favorite of ours:
MEATBALL SOUP
This meatball soup is easily made with frozen meatballs, V-8 juice, tomatoes, and vegetables, along with herbs and seasonings.
1 cup diced potato, about 1 medium potato
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tbsp. dried parsley, crushed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1 one-lb. pkg. (about 3 cups) frozen mixed vegetables
Here's an easy favorite of ours:
MEATBALL SOUP
This meatball soup is easily made with frozen meatballs, V-8 juice, tomatoes, and vegetables, along with herbs and seasonings.
Ingredients:
1 pound frozen meatballs, Italian seasoned
3 cups Spicy hot V-8 juice (3 cups beef broth can be substituted)
1 can diced tomatoes1 pound frozen meatballs, Italian seasoned
3 cups Spicy hot V-8 juice (3 cups beef broth can be substituted)
1 cup diced potato, about 1 medium potato
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tbsp. dried parsley, crushed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1 one-lb. pkg. (about 3 cups) frozen mixed vegetables
Preparation:
In large pot, combine meatballs, broth, tomatoes, potato, onion, garlic powder, and pepper. Cover and cook 1 hour, until potatoes and onion are tender. Stir in frozen vegetables and cook on LOW to MEDIUM heat for 1 hour longer. Serves 6.
In large pot, combine meatballs, broth, tomatoes, potato, onion, garlic powder, and pepper. Cover and cook 1 hour, until potatoes and onion are tender. Stir in frozen vegetables and cook on LOW to MEDIUM heat for 1 hour longer. Serves 6.
*I like to serve it topped off with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped green onions, along with a basket of Mexican cheese-cornbread wedges.
I gave up making homemade cornbread after discovering how good Martha White's Mexican cornbread is when a cup of grated cheddar is added to the batter before baking. Just bake in greased pan, according to package directions. Yummy!!
I gave up making homemade cornbread after discovering how good Martha White's Mexican cornbread is when a cup of grated cheddar is added to the batter before baking. Just bake in greased pan, according to package directions. Yummy!! CHOOSE LIFE!
Today is 'Sanctity of Life' Sunday.
This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to His voice, and hold fast to Him. Deut. 30:19a
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