tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56756683386629906072024-03-06T15:01:45.524-05:00big city primsbig city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.comBlogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-42267922835068932222009-12-31T12:58:00.001-05:002009-12-31T13:04:58.273-05:00Happy New Year!<p><strong><font size="5" face="Papyrus">I want to wish all of my friends and blog buds a very happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year. I think most of us are happy to see this decade fade into history, what with 9/11, Katrina, the recession, job losses, illness, etc! My prayer for all is that the year that ushers in the next decade is better for all of us!  See you in the new year….</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="5" face="Papyrus">Terry</font></strong></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCLxToUaC6bnUNlMm0YtgeCM64qpsCXGSpGiXwp0G0mV5VOaGq2blU1xZRyvgbq5bptW6NyB0BftEpNSNQ25AF_w-KJKKJ35v3wUpqMdm6QwI7-Yobr8z9SqjW5rjXleK7dO_1vJcXJs/s1600-h/2606171my4ymttz3s%5B3%5D.gif"><img style="display: inline" title="2606171my4ymttz3s" alt="2606171my4ymttz3s" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SzzmLUVxq2I/AAAAAAAACbQ/TV6SoUwvEGk/2606171my4ymttz3s_thumb%5B1%5D.gif?imgmax=800" width="454" height="480" /></a></p> big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-76869750344024279202009-12-22T19:11:00.001-05:002009-12-22T19:11:31.378-05:00Merry Christmas!<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SzFgMDSgiCI/AAAAAAAACaI/NXWfYoytf1Q/s1600-h/9503f24a-1819-4849-9a87-a83ee0606aea%5B22%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="9503f24a-1819-4849-9a87-a83ee0606aea" border="0" alt="9503f24a-1819-4849-9a87-a83ee0606aea" align="right" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SzFgMg7GQSI/AAAAAAAACaM/6nlwCBKBCzw/9503f24a-1819-4849-9a87-a83ee0606aea_thumb%5B22%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="734" height="686" /></a></p> big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-13650824584199065622009-12-19T17:15:00.001-05:002009-12-19T17:15:22.354-05:00It’s a Fuzzy Slipper Day!!<p><font color="#370000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong>Well, this is one of those days where the phrase “watch our what you wish for…you just might get it!” I wanted a white Christmas for years and years—well, my blog friends, this is the year to make up for all of those warm and dry holidays!  Just a tad TOO MUCH (!!) as we are in the midst of a blizzard that is expected to continue into Sunday morning. The winds are now picking up, and we have about a foot on the ground so far. Perfect day to stay inside and enjoy the decorations and lights. I went out earlier to try to clean off my poor little Honda – this is what it looked like only one hour later!</strong></font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqEghpPxtsknqPGk2h_6_ivpzamOEXpGpIG6VGJ4d7ehNvamvRasw0U-tCuHEWMlseyn3JaqMqutomlRtMUcDKdayGaNA8V5oQGtcJfVRzw0s56A8XVu4cWubaD3Rq12l5Mq1uMoGmUtY/s1600-h/SANY2636%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2636" border="0" alt="SANY2636" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sy1QZe60NwI/AAAAAAAACZM/397X-CnNBDg/SANY2636_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#330000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong>I just LOVE how  the snow plow buried me in! LOL. </strong></font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPgAdTUrtr9zqq0jQDNeEWVh4isXx-tj7xwdtLECEM_JVSeSMeIhUd8HwZqpR4o-iwFCE4WXeMXxDsxWnhEZSi3EPJcZgMjG4hOUiIzYVap7BUIPf4Uh8qLxg9ukQu1KsptmVh1xRMiKA/s1600-h/SANY2639%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2639" border="0" alt="SANY2639" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnE3QuJe-CTdXjqAukZYjPfqLeGer1T4pjo8zfSAkN9UHtEKuAnHE9zQsVikhQ2ADo2e9IOxN_PpTCBStwCY6gD5iFNJoowsdgo0UhmtEzmTcd1nqNnIM4qQEn_baCu2DV917gljri4NQ/?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sy1Qaq38UTI/AAAAAAAACZY/HdeDggOumJk/s1600-h/SANY2641%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " border="0" alt="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sy1Qa8Ro7PI/AAAAAAAACZc/68G6ybrKaFE/SANY2641_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="409" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#ffffff" size="5"><font color="#350000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong>Pretty! And it smells so clean and cold. I’m about to go out and take a walk – I’m not crazy about the depth of the snow, but I do love this winter weather.</strong></font> </font></p> <p><font color="#ffffff" size="5"></font></p> <p><font color="#280000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong>I haven’t been online too much this week – busy with work, and in the middle of the week, had a birthday!!  Had a lovely day with friends and mom, and can’t quite believe the years are wracking up!  Got this adorable goodie from my girlfriend in Colorado – so cute!</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sy1QbWmd14I/AAAAAAAACZg/hB_uax-fuY4/s1600-h/SANY2644%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2644" border="0" alt="SANY2644" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sy1QbpTGkrI/AAAAAAAACZk/lmixREBzPf0/SANY2644_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#370000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong>Thanks, Deb! </strong></font></p> <p><font color="#370000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong></strong></font></p> <p><font color="#ffffff" size="5"><font color="#370000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong>And some last minute (and final) decorations…</strong></font><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzkBA0S0PvG15Wl4fGaGRVre09V5icWyMqSLRv0_pH25rVHJrmZBOGLsDrw4afywPlo1lepoLd4OH0H-Gtek5wg1mF8nRvYBSk0cvPluuFx9rGRoahNsruocUBnQYzgHfsFM_wcAR7YAM/s1600-h/SANY2624%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " border="0" alt="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sy1Qcc5r95I/AAAAAAAACZs/uQ7Hea2PupI/SANY2624_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="397" /></a> </font></p> <p><font color="#350000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong>I tried to do the prim garland, but…ehhhh, just didn't like how it turned out. So, I stuffed it along with a sting of tiny white lights into a big glass jar, and I really like it so much better! </strong></font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQzVatTKtdjylGeX0ve32X2e11B4wfm-cX79TF5SuQSGRvSUvz4QMG5CgJcxckEAyb0fT3smJnU_epVTDZQfvKbEiXQh9eo5thgbgD4nNIVdelcJHKyJbfdsiW09V02G0uWynM7Dw67hw/s1600-h/SANY2625%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2625" border="0" alt="SANY2625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiifnDgV7mGRXm5wpV0M9WCQ_2RRGbceRHKUJ5FS-K8NXimYPpBkmQIg6sg7f7nXEwTX8vxwV4MwWjjcFyeXSI1Q9hy8EOISn5Solnz1zuCkQCD_-INrqefFE-KhUxHf_VPahD9qgAtzM0/?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#2b0000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong>Looks toasty warm in the dark.</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sy1Qdd2d85I/AAAAAAAACZ4/tUimIzNYius/s1600-h/SANY2621%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " border="0" alt="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sy1QdoA-yPI/AAAAAAAACZ8/8B2Eh72NokI/SANY2621_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="321" height="484" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#350000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong>I had gotten  this pretty tin stocking as a gift a few years ago, and i just love it. It always go up at the holidays.</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#350000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong></strong></font></p> <p><font color="#350000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong>I have been admiring your beautifully decorated homes all month, and I am so inspired by your talent and creativity! This was one of those years where I just didn't have the time or energy to do my usual crafting, baking, etc – long days at work, busy weekends trying to catch up with errands, etc. I guess lots of people have pared down the holidays this year! It seems like Christmas and Hanukah came so quickly – here it is only a few days away. </strong></font></p> <p><font color="#350000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong></strong></font></p> <p><font color="#350000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong>So just in case I don’t get a chance to post again before Christmas, I hope everyone has a warm and happy holiday, full of family and friends, blessings for the new year, and snow! (oh, wait, got that one now! LOL!) If you are also in the line of the snowstorm, please be careful and stay warm!</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#350000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong>Happy Holidays, my friends!</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#ffffff" size="5"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sy1Qd7eJh5I/AAAAAAAACaA/t3ThMQ4Vxiw/s1600-h/thomas-kinkade-the-night-before-christmas%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="thomas-kinkade-the-night-before-christmas" border="0" alt="thomas-kinkade-the-night-before-christmas" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sy1QeVLQCQI/AAAAAAAACaE/Bmbg2ysdMtA/thomas-kinkade-the-night-before-christmas_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="598" height="484" /></a> </font></p> big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-80976184333975452132009-12-07T20:53:00.001-05:002009-12-07T20:53:51.198-05:00Winter is Here!<p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>How are my blogbuds? Hope everyone had a good weekend. Here in SE Pennsylvania, we had our first teensy weensy snowfall. Actually, it was delicious. It was cold, the snow (such as it was) was enough to cover the lawns and windshields, and I loved every second of it! I was out doing some errands when it started, but then when I got home, I curled up with a nice cup of hot coffee, a good book, and just enjoyed it!  Of course, now it’s  all gone, but the cold has remained, and I hope that winter has finally arrived.</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>I must admit, though, that I already miss the autumn! The trees  -- that were so beautiful and lit up in golds and reds only a week ago—are now bare. Oh my, what a fast season! It seems that it arrived slowly and ended quickly!</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>I’ve been busy with work, but still finishing up some decorating. I don’t know how I could have possibly lost my box of Santas, but then again, I’d need to be crazy to move every box around in my closets – I’d either end up with a concussion or a mess!!  I found some time on Sunday to even get to a redo.</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>In rummaging thru the closets (looking for my Santas), I came across this --</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sx2xjvtYuvI/AAAAAAAACWY/rZ56QLDFLQc/s1600-h/SANY2558%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " border="0" alt="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sx2xkATVgeI/AAAAAAAACWc/MAZS1CA5imA/SANY2558_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="420" height="484" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>Since I’m not a summery kind of girl, it just wasn’t used because it didn’t fit into anything prim. I redid it with some paint, and now it’s this:</strong></font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6NPFmmoFR4C_uaZ3gQqjg9LSWFz5qGmU5ZYdez_vyIAoRzzginr_URE0W7PznVPRe3yQS6PKNGVqv8AINbb88AFnPUOGfHhVf6gEimcR3YMwxYJB-lWFsk4593OX03tw3KKJyxtV5Ypk/s1600-h/SANY2591%5B9%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " border="0" alt="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipArZHbsQAR3XDhECWODKZSux_p5XAg3lQgMxfVZAANZrONP5uWv7QoyAq-TKiiLusRQCgceJ8LyQms3urLBp7lembPedx42sNC2oMUTlGpuUp_fRzSy2ZAyq1hTbhUBsX1kFzGpcu9BM/?imgmax=800" width="374" height="484" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>Filled with holiday decorations…</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sx2xlJLSCzI/AAAAAAAACWo/oV9UCEtqugc/s1600-h/SANY2594%5B9%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " border="0" alt="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sx2xlq2A6fI/AAAAAAAACWs/fGNio1kI7Mc/SANY2594_thumb%5B7%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="484" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>and the big hairy boy checking it out! (sorry for my sock getting in the way!)</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>Let’s see… what else have I been putting together?</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sx2xlz4jtAI/AAAAAAAACWw/dgFJ9vPiJ0g/s1600-h/SANY2592%5B14%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2592" border="0" alt="SANY2592" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sx2xmWThljI/AAAAAAAACW0/iMpDoHRLS4Y/SANY2592_thumb%5B12%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>(what a face, huh?!?!?)</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>Back to business…</strong></font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgANpoAMyJloNLxuocT8juxTXuK-lnvPjDa9r1qv65LqmVNuTMEICJS6yA2WTvglNUKmN6jXFENtN3zcbsvfd8k0Eb3zuJE9GghAaF2hmeHBo1Jkaurr25gNXdWDjMglHfdX1UM-_FF2BQ/s1600-h/SANY2605%5B12%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " border="0" alt="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sx2xnM3rw0I/AAAAAAAACW8/7coQvSm1WtY/SANY2605_thumb%5B10%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="484" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>I filled one of the goodies I brought back from my trip to Emmaus back in early November with some greens and candles..</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sx2xniNj2iI/AAAAAAAACXA/rENr_76XxLU/s1600-h/SANY2606%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " border="0" alt="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sx2xn0yPB3I/AAAAAAAACXE/SoP3JeFkxik/SANY2606_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="338" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>Found a small string of tiny colored lights that I added to my mantle. Hard to see in this pic, but it looks sweet in the darkish living room. Here’s a view with darker light --</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#ffffff" size="3"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sx2xoSXv1wI/AAAAAAAACXI/rI4DItGgQcI/s1600-h/SANY2602%5B9%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2602" border="0" alt="SANY2602" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sx2xonzUKJI/AAAAAAAACXM/DGtkjTJf0Js/SANY2602_thumb%5B7%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454" /></a> </font></p> <p><font color="#ffffff" size="3"></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sx2xo0tyGmI/AAAAAAAACXQ/cQ7tAPmvJRw/s1600-h/SANY2611%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " border="0" alt="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sx2xpVigzhI/AAAAAAAACXU/4tgf5ahVuL8/SANY2611_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="255" height="484" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>I did find my prim Santa who is watching things from my living room wall…</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sx2xphpwS5I/AAAAAAAACXY/992_0kAKkZ8/s1600-h/SANY2616%5B11%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " border="0" alt="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sx2xqPxvodI/AAAAAAAACXc/yCVX4e4tKEQ/SANY2616_thumb%5B9%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="484" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#ffffff" size="3"></font></p> <p><font color="#ffffff" size="3"><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>Oh – and I picked up this adorable pillow at a small craft barn near my office.</strong></font> </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sx2xqWlO93I/AAAAAAAACXg/-XcDZEAJre4/s1600-h/SANY2617%5B11%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " border="0" alt="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sx2xq4kmNeI/AAAAAAAACXk/-jBNs1U4O6A/SANY2617_thumb%5B9%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="499" height="484" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>And this little bad boy stays out all winter.</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#ffffff" size="3"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sx2xrHkrdNI/AAAAAAAACXo/NfmctQyMb3Y/s1600-h/SANY2555%5B9%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " border="0" alt="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sx2xrn931sI/AAAAAAAACXs/GtBjpsQlmRg/SANY2555_thumb%5B7%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="370" height="484" /></a> </font></p> <p></p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>And a favorite prim stocking hanging in the dining room…</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong></strong></font></p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>And that’s it so far! Just little touches – nothing too big. I just love seeing your beautiful homes on your blogs!! Wow, they are just fabulous! </strong></font></p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>Well, my dear friends, I guess I better grab some dinner before it gets much later! Thanks for stopping by! I hope you all have a wonderful week!</strong></font></p> <p><font size="6" face="Papyrus"><strong>~Terry</strong></font></p> big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-21113857587229828162009-11-30T09:43:00.001-05:002009-11-30T09:43:21.870-05:00Gettin in the Spirit….<p><strong><font color="#ffffff" size="5" face="Papyrus"><font color="#0c0c0c">I hope every one had a lovely Thanksgiving – mine was wonderful as in addition to the holiday, we celebrated my mom’s 97th birthday! She spent the day with me and we hung out, had some good laughs, loved her presents, and she took home lots of leftovers!  She’s not the biggest fan of turkey, but since I do Thanksgiving as a 30+ year tradition, we’re superstitious and I do the same thing every year. LOL! I love turkey, so later, I’ll dig in to another turkey dinner. YUM!</font> </font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#ffffff" size="5" face="Papyrus"></font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#111111" size="5" face="Papyrus">So, as I mentioned in my title, I’m trying to get into the spirit. I took it easy on Saturday, but I pulled out some of my decorations… I seem to have lost the box with the good stuff! I decided that it was too warm  to feel Christmas-y, so I  thought I’d give my imagination a nudge by thinking about my favorite things about this time of year…</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#ffffff" size="5" face="Papyrus"></font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SxPZ5rPuYcI/AAAAAAAACUo/DZJuJXaJG1A/s1600-h/christmas_lights_043.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="christmas_lights_04" border="0" alt="christmas_lights_04" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SxPZ6DUUspI/AAAAAAAACUs/uek2EbR0Zho/christmas_lights_04_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="429" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#ffffff"><font color="#0a0a0a" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>I just love when the Christmas lights go up – I drive around at night and just take them all in… this is a home outside of Philly. Pretty, huh?</strong></font> </font></p> <p> </p> <p><font color="#ffffff"></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SxPZ6ebi38I/AAAAAAAACUw/f_vcMz6oQ5k/s1600-h/3139246315_ddc4c617a03.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="3139246315_ddc4c617a0" border="0" alt="3139246315_ddc4c617a0" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SxPZ6_XaPtI/AAAAAAAACU0/Zij6tpv_qS4/3139246315_ddc4c617a0_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="325" height="484" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#ffffff" size="3"><font color="#0c0c0c" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>The Big City is so pretty during the holidays, especially at twilight.</strong></font> </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SxPZ7K2I1xI/AAAAAAAACU4/M26Cp07vy_E/s1600-h/PPG303.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="PPG30" border="0" alt="PPG30" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRWw2_By8ev3edcHer67MtT0olOyviMX6hfs8J2nWCHuxej_l0G-WeTNHiNutuyzGcWIM_w3J-YrAxgi5Zj83BWQMEGixAjmWTa7w9nbtZLHI-QWpwml4fNlcVUfUPuQgK8OwwLofwyaw/?imgmax=800" width="644" height="484" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SxPZ7yDKhII/AAAAAAAACVA/UxirJEl8f04/s1600-h/Christmas_At_Rockefeller_Center_New_%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Christmas_At_Rockefeller_Center_New_York_City_New_York" border="0" alt="Christmas_At_Rockefeller_Center_New_York_City_New_York" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SxPZ8fi618I/AAAAAAAACVE/VxKhgb1et9A/Christmas_At_Rockefeller_Center_New_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="484" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#ffffff" size="3"><font color="#080808" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>Some years, I run up to New York just to see Manhattan at Christmas. Not sure I’ll have the time this year, tho.</strong></font> </font></p> <p><font color="#ffffff" size="3"></font></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SxPZ8uBhqrI/AAAAAAAACVI/SHezP7OqE2o/s1600-h/78133.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="7813" border="0" alt="7813" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SxPZ9IwxFXI/AAAAAAAACVM/rRRibGcvhpg/7813_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="408" height="484" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#0d0d0d" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>It’s not Christmas without at least one reading on A Christmas Carol, and about 10 viewings of the movie versions! LOL. </strong></font></p> <p><font color="#0d0d0d" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>Anyway, I thought about what I wanted to do with the apartment this year, and I decided to do the ‘less is more’ concept this year. For one thing, a small space like mine can look too cramped with too much decoration.  And. with me not home during the day, the cat can get into things that aren’t good for him!! So, I decided to do a little greenery, some lights in baskets and such…but keeping it simple. These pics didn’t come out good at all (cheap camera!!),but I’ll keep trying!</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SxPZ9VhikMI/AAAAAAAACVQ/kkoULAtf0Jo/s1600-h/001%5B8%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="001" border="0" alt="001" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-jh38Z2ZvUgBNyReeQkPn_ctzZafjKJknnrNdAyKzb3qTWPH5asljhx_TKWSePyjAtqFRgIXDBMUdOACj2X-7vlgcOVT7XPue5c6J9zF73V8zrGm4THAAs_qqzdpJuZAYhBlCjFlvF9Q/?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p><font color="#ffffff" size="3"> <font color="#0f0f0f" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>remember the thrift shop chairs I got at such a great price? They are in my dining room now…</strong></font></font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitxr6AgWTXj1To3tx6dpwaYD1FdbIVsx2QbA4s6aAcyBDuGklCdDNIgL_OuXMsy7VRAqfmQ1aHF3NAJpIwXbn1WbcfS8Z4W04RzpCjZ7KgF1QHwbat6VYeFTyxfcfXw4SVGedEu1aeazI/s1600-h/002%5B12%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="002" border="0" alt="002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLHN0q_AGWVYXJAVSFH9sDgVFCUXVwBTEULQrPMek_NCbK-k5bFuESsP-8r800jTfCSLw7u5lVGXo52E9Ld_vLUowRsIottND7eqq8PncHTmGE2s3ggQWFnnhsK12Kaq3A6xX0_5NuzKE/?imgmax=800" width="240" height="180" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#111111" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>…with a few little goodies on the table.</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SxPZ_MeC6hI/AAAAAAAACVk/lRN5lkeoXTg/s1600-h/018%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " border="0" alt="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA " src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SxPZ_RHd2dI/AAAAAAAACVo/26fKfHcMtZk/018_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="385" height="484" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#0b0b0b" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>A wooden bowl filled with greenery and white lights.</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#ffffff" size="3"></font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf3jBtk-nlmLN9uQGVqSCvxbha_wHJQPgVmm151457GyeIQ7EzzjUXomrKeJ1SCvIbz-Y8ci1v4a1bc9vLsNPf2wdAndDGrvsolrVg_vLiXAOCjbWFyCwfOvCPMDR8tmVV5mdbpH64Wbs/s1600-h/019%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="019" border="0" alt="019" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SxPaAJuD74I/AAAAAAAACVw/v5L75jLb2VE/019_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="484" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#ffffff" size="3"><font color="#111111" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>Some fresh greens here and there…</strong></font> </font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg0OY6f9vdGAfD2W7Nr30uQjoZ_5UK9DCEKOi7Yhsevvx_W5XPUzdaeWVCIrCWRd3-pqxlySFfSqlJE2tf7pkjbiyvNBqxSRfYslDjvJCpCDJhqRnaui80_EM6i2fM1TqwOPulZStKV3U/s1600-h/025%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="025" border="0" alt="025" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SxPaA-GN4QI/AAAAAAAACV4/egOYpopBwLs/025_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="484" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#0a0a0a" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>And a basket full of greens and colored lights – my favorite! (They look white here…)</strong></font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioEfUjwEnQIHlqt4ALPFHouudHb2tgR54CQMx3Nv3IYyZvnB4l-T0xY6AJqdMI88FKmUiuwsi_N2DO8Wf5A4MHxzd9BfjEQ6sjPhCBW11B8Dh2UMHNCz7tfXlx7wsG-P5cgBStOeZijxE/s1600-h/023%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="023" border="0" alt="023" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SxPaBmBDBlI/AAAAAAAACWA/xoPLtYPVKo8/023_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="484" /></a> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgawiJq7x8jGMrbo_DROHiGw5uiMVx2I1f7LlJeSB8SmLaYfrSY88qcrhqng1q1xlhnYfSgBNK0JMa1R5tomhrYFQg7-4GGnDLq2-IQf2DD5YPmQ3NU4HZ-bT7H7rO9xA0c5WMeM5i83-o/s1600-h/009%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="009" border="0" alt="009" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SxPaCVT5sgI/AAAAAAAACWI/-rGfYl-fhpY/009_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="484" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#0d0d0d" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>And some simple pretties for the mantle.</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#ffffff" size="3"><font color="#0c0c0c" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>Well, I’d better get off to work now… hope you all have a wonderful week!</strong></font> </font></p> big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-4795634739743846902009-11-25T14:47:00.001-05:002009-11-25T14:47:55.431-05:00The Sights and Smells of Thanksgiving<p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>To all my wonderful blogbuds I have met this year, I hope your Thanksgiving is filled with this….</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong></strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sw2JVaJwVCI/AAAAAAAACTw/lSf0LwlraxE/s1600-h/Thanksgiving-%20feast%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Thanksgiving-%20feast" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving-%20feast" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDJrY8B0ogIn5uMGboFqPTTv_Shqtbdmoepmb_E3vQSm7OBVzLPXjhaxVrCBPBuIlbw7WVsb0_RYc5Gby2I0h7NpYFLK8iddFlrGpodw6mI-RgtY7Bn3K0FqvrM5Y3m6x2MmkV9Dcr_0c/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="233" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>and this……..</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sw2Iyu8PXbI/AAAAAAAACTM/qlpIHNspCII/s1600-h/imagesCA01B273%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="imagesCA01B273" border="0" alt="imagesCA01B273" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sw2I65RbBvI/AAAAAAAACTc/7G02-nTAoas/imagesCA01B273_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="333" height="484" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>and this…..</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sw2I7T3BqKI/AAAAAAAACTg/TXsDmo5Etx8/s1600-h/071030_thanksgiving_vmed_10awidec%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="071030_thanksgiving_vmed_10awidec" border="0" alt="071030_thanksgiving_vmed_10awidec" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sw2J516PAeI/AAAAAAAACUE/JS8KoCVoH40/071030_thanksgiving_vmed_10awidec_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="295" height="484" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>and this!!!</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#ffffff" size="3"></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sw2J6GuOt7I/AAAAAAAACUI/zPC4FQNfEgE/s1600-h/polImage%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="polImage" border="0" alt="polImage" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sw2J6pDzASI/AAAAAAAACUM/3zAAdhAjr6c/polImage_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="166" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>Whatever your traditions…whomever you are missing this holiday…remember all that we have to be thankful for… and enjoy the holiday!</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong></strong></font></p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong></strong></font></p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong></strong></font></p> <p><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>~Terry</strong></font></p> big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-54468037641890605852009-11-22T18:18:00.001-05:002009-11-22T18:53:01.883-05:00November 22—then and now<p><font color="#800000"><strong><font size="4"><font face="Papyrus"><font color="#400000"><u>Then:</u> Most of us over a certain age can answer the question, “ where were you 46 years ago today?” The day that changed America. Those of you who are younger, who were born after Nov 22, 1963, may not even realize the America you were born into because of the events of that day.</font> </font></font></strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SwnGseKP6xI/AAAAAAAACSs/YKbhvz4Axc4/s1600-h/345732153.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="34573215" border="0" alt="34573215" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SwnGstzfTrI/AAAAAAAACSw/cpcsqjD3Yzg/34573215_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="327" height="484" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong><font color="#4a0000">I was a fifth grader, sitting in class that day. The teacher was called out of class, and came back with a grey pallor to her face. We could see she had been crying, but at that age, we couldn’t quite imagine what horrible thing had happened. All she said was that the president had been shot, and to gather your things and go directly home. I looked at the clock and it was 1:15 EST. When I got home, my mom had our little black and white TV on, and she was sitting on the sofa crying. Except for meals and sleep, my family sat in front of the TV for the next 4 days, from death to burial, as it was called. (My brother’s senior prom was cancelled that night, and five years later, his graduation from college was cancelled because of the assassination of Bobby Kennedy. Those moments of our generation….) How could this happen? In America?</font> </strong></font></p> <p><font color="#400000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong>I think my love of history was born that weekend, and I’ve been stuck on that weekend in November ever since. I read every book, watched every documentary, video, and news broadcast (all available today both on the web and for purchase). Like when you rub your tongue over a sore tooth, each time I watch it I feel that same way – that sadness, that ‘what if’ feeling…. those gut wrenching black and white images….the end of American innocence.</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#400000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong></strong></font></p> <p><font color="#400000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong>This is what we lost.</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SwnGtOnCvCI/AAAAAAAACS0/viPHph_265I/s1600-h/imagesbb3.jpg"><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="imagesbb" border="0" alt="imagesbb" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SwnGtV9qZvI/AAAAAAAACS4/5xKnj0cLqSQ/imagesbb_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="331" height="484" /></strong></font></a><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong> </strong></font></p> <p><font color="#400000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong>Idealism. Class. Intelligence. Youth.</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#400000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong>What would America look like today had JFK not gone to Dallas? Would we have had  the Viet Nam experience? Would we be so cynical, so divided, so angry?  Would “the sixties” have happened as they did? Would we have had Nixon, Watergate?  We’ll never know.</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</strong></font></p> <p><strong><font size="4"><font face="Papyrus"><font color="#400000"><u>Now: </u>Well, I’m on vacation this week, and man, I need it. I had another week of driving all over the place for the flu vaccine clinics. I felt like I was living in my car, and my car looked like I was, too. Today, I finally cleaned it out, good it washed in and out, and it started to look like my little Civic again. Not going anywhere – just want to tinker in the house, (doing Thanksgiving here) and get a start on some modified Christmas shopping.</font></font></font></strong></p> <p><font color="#400000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong>My girlfriend and I did craft shows and thrifts today – and she went CRAZY!!! She bought, and bought, and then bought some more!  I loved watching her have such a good time – she has had a rough year. I bought one thing – a fabulous chair in the thrift. I love this!! At the craft show, I was very careful not to buy what I could make myself, or what I didn’t  really get hid over the head with.  Anyway, I picked up this dining room chair for $20. Once I clean my DR, I’ll show you how it looks!</strong></font></p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SwnGtiioV_I/AAAAAAAACS8/aRFZ157o4g8/s1600-h/SANY2551%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2551" border="0" alt="SANY2551" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg00puBmqvNUZYoM9dwGDNQyWETWs3LQ0EgZsXZowjozOtj8p5BS-E28i-Fw_IsFpfjiXv5ywJboZI3uUEIPWWG4IaL7hWKkdofL18IZwRbGp4HObQEYNZR7N8F447s4ZFDdtAHpPNBIKo/?imgmax=800" width="319" height="484" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#400000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong>Hope you’re having a great weekend! As always, thanks for stopping over to see me! I hope to be back before Thanksgiving, but just in case I don’t – I hope you and yours have a most wonderful holiday.</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#ffffff" size="4"> </font></p> big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-4367399512820388842009-11-13T19:19:00.001-05:002009-11-13T19:19:28.820-05:00What a week!!!<p><font color="#ffffff"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbulJHOY39gg-E9YEBEDd-uD7rDL9jsb9kKw6jed-Lkm4z9YF5L-cHy6aBeYhOvkLnCsSIS-RXJoUkCnBdIQz9X-JDO0Hfjwbn9iIVyPGtdksNZO5cxXqm14Bnzk9T9A5bK0QA2_yCJcw/s1600-h/j0295156%5B4%5D.gif"><font size="5" face="Papyrus"><img style="display: inline" title="j0295156" alt="j0295156" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sv33gaQZOxI/AAAAAAAACRw/QbI5LYRZr_o/j0295156_thumb%5B2%5D.gif?imgmax=800" width="240" height="206" /></font></a><font size="5"><font face="Papyrus"> <strong><font color="#240000">There is another side of the flu epidemic – flu clinics!! Here is southeast PA, the vaccine has arrived and the agency where I work has been contracted to supply the nurses – like, 200 RNs!! As the manager, I have spent the entire week driving all over two huge counties checking in at every site. Very organized, but thousands of kids coming thru each school site in a  just a few hours. Very organized, very orderly, very crazy!! I was at 5 different sites just today, driving over 100 miles in the nor’easter – yesterday was the same. I haven’t been able to keep my eyes open after 9p this week – and my legs – OH MY!! Sore!!  (ok, so I am an old lady!!)But, the good news is that I was able to get my seasonal flu shot on Monday, and my H1N1 shot on Wednesday – what a relief. I’m lucky that as an RN, I was able to get my H1N1 vaccine – the counties may not be be able to do the adult general population until mid December. So, that’s why I haven’t even been able to check out all of your blogs this week – just exhausted! Even my laundry basket full of folded clean clothes has been sitting in my living room for 4 days. Maybe now I’ll be able to get things back in order, because next week… I start it all over again!!!</font></strong></font></font></font></p> <p><font color="#240000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong></strong></font></p> <p><font color="#240000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>I wanted to show you some of the things I got when I went up to Emmaus last weekend. I mentioned some firkins…..</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sv33gnp2KLI/AAAAAAAACR0/o9dtjXad0Nw/s1600-h/SANY2532%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2532" border="0" alt="SANY2532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrF5Iw5Nbtph_iHJlQJJgX3cuI7icQcm-H2cSdc7ngBR0Azxuz_LWQA_Yy5EF_6hnBkUGxwSn4VKoeNTUDIstepclyUl9geVjmqGeqH0DtDqaPc-zlAqoLcU40__C8BtKUuvg9OjZrOLI/?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#2d0000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>How much do I love this firkin??? What a bargain at $10.  Already primmed in mustard. And how about this one….</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#2d0000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>(before)</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sv33hXO9rxI/AAAAAAAACR8/8qMLiXADs6o/s1600-h/SANY2526%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2526" border="0" alt="SANY2526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge8su8PyL6Z_CS5FbD9ffi2nCpA63lxhdoFbRPkr4aaJ6QVgay8f73eerlKjBFFNh1fOlQAOrklIXy_U6QUC1w6ka_HC14Z5rALY3YopUQae7o2hEz7b7gONy0p59BTtWwki6UU6RhVWA/?imgmax=800" width="604" height="484" /></a>  </p> <p><font color="#2d0000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>and after….</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sv33ieYALPI/AAAAAAAACSE/hKp59mUkO3g/s1600-h/SANY2544%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2544" border="0" alt="SANY2544" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sv33ipLnKtI/AAAAAAAACSI/Wv7N0asb8Ts/SANY2544_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="584" height="407" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#2b0000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>And, let’s see… what else… check these out holders for $10 a piece. Can you believe it??</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sv33jN7zYeI/AAAAAAAACSM/QpUZDajlNco/s1600-h/SANY2541%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2541" border="0" alt="SANY2541" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sv33jbjlj5I/AAAAAAAACSQ/m9J3FDLq-lE/SANY2541_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="410" height="484" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#240000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>The textiles were an Aunt Daisy purchase, but the 2 small holders (already primmed!) were at the antique mall  down the street from Aunt Daisy’s that was telling you about. The seller is moving to Virginia, so everything in her booth was 50% off. Great timing on my part, eh? Will show you them again once I get my decorating started…. and I’m thinking about what to do with the textiles.</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Sv33jprqNDI/AAAAAAAACSU/tNdrRBqRZcM/s1600-h/SANY2545%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2545" border="0" alt="SANY2545" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjly9vj8wmGxJZHoJHJkkC2oIF3Z3aMYqB9UG2SDN-ISfUA9sBsbf6BJFia66CXpahmscUNw6IUbxRAY6_c6V7yITGj1gX4HeWnLytqQOmYvd6PunVoeYCS6cb3rzO11DRpn4qRoPBxaLY/?imgmax=800" width="644" height="311" /></a> </p> <p><font color="#240000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>This is what the old furrball does while I’m working my butt off… what a life. LOL.</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#240000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>Good luck to everyone doing craft shows this weekend… we’re having some awful weather here with wind and rain, but there is a flea market down the street tomorrow morning that I just may have to visit!</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#240000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>Hope  you’all have a great weekend. I just want to get some rest!</strong></font></p> big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-78953861485712823362009-11-08T07:58:00.001-05:002009-11-08T08:12:52.331-05:00A Double Drool Rag Post!!<p><strong><font size="5" face="Papyrus">Saturday was a perfect day to take a ride to Emmaus and stop in at Aunt Daisy’s – my favorite shop in the world! I talk about Aunt Daisy’s all of the time, but seeing is the only way to really show you the beauty of this farmhouse-shop. So grab the drool rags, blogbuds! </font></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="5" face="Papyrus">First of all, it was a perfect November day today. Crisp, sunny, golden day. This is what the shop looks like from outside the barn, where the have sale items. </font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbARaVkxUI/AAAAAAAACPY/PBgCsgdWeTQ/s1600-h/SANY252318.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2523" border="0" alt="SANY2523" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbARsj1vpI/AAAAAAAACPc/xqfH9M1-DK4/SANY2523_thumb16.jpg?imgmax=800" width="660" height="500" /></a> </p> <p><strong><font size="5" face="Papyrus">A lovely small town, in Lehigh County. Is there any wonder why we love the Fall?</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus"></font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbAR-LuCLI/AAAAAAAACPg/zhT40tNsiGA/s1600-h/SANY250112.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2501" border="0" alt="SANY2501" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbASO2YUcI/AAAAAAAACPk/NtTHfNAWp3k/SANY2501_thumb10.jpg?imgmax=800" width="679" height="530" /></a> </p> <p><strong><font size="5" face="Papyrus">Before you get to the shop, there is a small outside structure, which ‘back in the day’ was a smoke house as well as where baked goods were made. Now – prim and early American goodies!!!</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbASZX7hVI/AAAAAAAACPo/iWXvUIOgZBQ/s1600-h/SANY250214.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2502" border="0" alt="SANY2502" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbASvRjq_I/AAAAAAAACPs/kQRrtgMjLQE/SANY2502_thumb12.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbASzdMn0I/AAAAAAAACPw/oEUqjHVuZYs/s1600-h/SANY250312.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2503" border="0" alt="SANY2503" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbATGHLFeI/AAAAAAAACP0/MogxME5ivGQ/SANY2503_thumb10.jpg?imgmax=800" width="689" height="547" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><strong><font size="5" face="Papyrus">Inside…. the most wonderful furniture and accessories…. most of the rooms decorated as they would have looked way back when….</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbATUjHyII/AAAAAAAACP4/zPOczbGH4Tg/s1600-h/SANY250512.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2505" border="0" alt="SANY2505" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbATgdPUDI/AAAAAAAACP8/1yRLX0q45fA/SANY2505_thumb10.jpg?imgmax=800" width="556" height="662" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbAT4NAEnI/AAAAAAAACQA/e80whFt_IxA/s1600-h/SANY250716.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2507" border="0" alt="SANY2507" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8XPM-8w-A27x0oc_Y0YtW9qwfrGNDr1E7c4gFtqNlH-gNIItw9-wmxoddzVdyA0QyxnpDIj06j5H1HvRpb6N3ioh1gqy-HCUuhoKv7mmv_q80TjN14nyKMixqf0YtZhLiugv95FFVpm4/?imgmax=800" width="646" height="486" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbAUTY6c1I/AAAAAAAACQI/e4KrznPS0Q8/s1600-h/SANY25179.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2517" border="0" alt="SANY2517" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbAUjxI-JI/AAAAAAAACQM/gtjPr6Njgk8/SANY2517_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="660" height="500" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><font color="#000000">What a perfect  bedroom!</font> </font></strong></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ6lbELWtSbVUHIOp78E3UxglPIPHJuMZWfGI-mw0WTJg-sd9Y42pc7wd8DLU3bH0Ne1M_fQHzaYTcHLkc6QdP89EfpJVYhcHDpEHEOeswsM0bVlZ-d38_kLDcHAOcKR_nASt26mQzwv4/s1600-h/SANY2516%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2516" border="0" alt="SANY2516" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbAVMedtLI/AAAAAAAACQU/JgPx_YNulF8/SANY2516_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="660" height="500" /></a> </p> <p><strong><font size="5" face="Papyrus">I loved both of these items – esp.. the old St Nick!</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbAVH9j10I/AAAAAAAACQY/84uQqKO6hDw/s1600-h/SANY251512.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2515" border="0" alt="SANY2515" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbAVYFVAzI/AAAAAAAACQg/ICafBSu9_3w/SANY2515_thumb10.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="558" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbAVrqDuSI/AAAAAAAACQk/gaSdB8xjmjk/s1600-h/SANY250813.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2508" border="0" alt="SANY2508" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbAV3jFqwI/AAAAAAAACQo/dz9GOrU9c98/SANY2508_thumb11.jpg?imgmax=800" width="696" height="547" /></a> </p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus">drooling yet??</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbAWHq0t1I/AAAAAAAACQs/WzV1DQ-Izrg/s1600-h/SANY250617.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2506" border="0" alt="SANY2506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_UIM3n5cJjhQJA80in5W_ix5MDWU30-JTl_xAnWF06QCZg0eYCS9upOTE9UZf1mfxLPwxgL5pRxsxhetU5RLbPmEPeeskrFZs_gIuT_JOXd2WMUcDxOI03EFUD2WmZEU5w_ZW2MGVqsg/?imgmax=800" width="711" height="569" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbAWpO5BiI/AAAAAAAACQ0/mzE-_ixFPJY/s1600-h/SANY25099.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2509" border="0" alt="SANY2509" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQQxQybNFVm75_6SNO1r-A-vau3UYp6Aqma_AhITXjqbE8Sd3hgP_kCkSynVp92qoQoesmq0CfvsFVc6h110aM9ToBUWa0TmdodKv82Y30LkMGcG8P1NMQ3D7tYMD-j49q0S6JYC8qYLM/?imgmax=800" width="380" height="500" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p><strong><font size="5" face="Papyrus">Want more??</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbAXLsdBRI/AAAAAAAACQ8/Efmw_EXethw/s1600-h/SANY25119.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2511" border="0" alt="SANY2511" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPluBA4SOgwToRWx8kuwyqM67_f_iWKi-KCmeTPFlh21jlw4klS4MUUoCY9zZ-P0mOABVpxa85KM1Gt9mDRscz482l0L9GQZM6WGTIz84NTgSWUInYHrz1hYAm1A-DhDIVdcT-FSq7jZ4/?imgmax=800" width="556" height="662" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbAXm4VeHI/AAAAAAAACRE/P2nAVdToEfA/s1600-h/SANY251212.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2512" border="0" alt="SANY2512" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbAXyylBOI/AAAAAAAACRI/-KTTVUE9RlA/SANY2512_thumb10.jpg?imgmax=800" width="556" height="662" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbAXz0lFZI/AAAAAAAACRM/jQydcCo2Peg/s1600-h/SANY25139.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2513" border="0" alt="SANY2513" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbAYHO3LNI/AAAAAAAACRQ/iLMq5sQfwMI/SANY2513_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="660" height="500" /></a> </p> <p><strong><font size="5" face="Papyrus">I love these textiles, and I picked up one or two.</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="5" face="Papyrus"></font></strong></p> <p><font size="5" face="Papyrus"></font></p> <p><font size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>Finally, I went up to the attic where there is MORE!!!</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbAYbHKEqI/AAAAAAAACRU/rRjddWOv1X8/s1600-h/SANY251910.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2519" border="0" alt="SANY2519" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbAYgHCQsI/AAAAAAAACRY/P16BeOyAE-A/SANY2519_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" width="660" height="500" /></a> </p> <p><strong><font size="5" face="Papyrus">OK, I’ll take one of these, and two of those….</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbAY1qP_ZI/AAAAAAAACRc/ttYBexUemx8/s1600-h/SANY25209.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2520" border="0" alt="SANY2520" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbAZF583nI/AAAAAAAACRg/6kxyxcdk77c/SANY2520_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="556" height="662" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbAZavizYI/AAAAAAAACRk/cuil6PtMbcI/s1600-h/SANY252111.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2521" border="0" alt="SANY2521" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SvbAZs1n43I/AAAAAAAACRo/wsiw1_m14uI/SANY2521_thumb9.jpg?imgmax=800" width="660" height="500" /></a> </p> <p><strong><font size="5" face="Papyrus">Is this perfection, or what??  So well made, too. </font></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="5" face="Papyrus"></font></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="5" face="Papyrus">In my next post, I’ll show you what I just had to bring home!  And, I stopped at a cute but HUGE ‘antique’ mall where I priced up some very reasonably priced goodies..including a firkin! Gotta keep you coming back, right?"?LOL!</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="5" face="Papyrus">Hope you’re all having a great weekend! I’ll be doing some gardening at my mom’s today – uh oh, I’ll need Ben-Gay after that! LOL. Hope you enjoyed the pics! </font></strong></p> big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-59971103015287354862009-11-01T19:42:00.001-05:002009-11-01T19:42:47.908-05:00Ahh, November!!<p><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Papyrus"><strong><em>"Two sounds of autumn are unmistakable, the hurrying rustle of crisp leaves blown <br />along the street or road by a gusty wind, and the gabble of a flock of migrating geese.  <br />Both are warnings of chill days ahead, fireside and topcoat weather." <br />-   Hal Borland</em></strong></font></p> <p><strong><em><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Papyrus"></font></em></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus">November is one of my favorite months. I know it gets dark earlier (the only element of November I’m not too fond of!) but there is something about November I just love. The leaves are now almost off the trees and are crisp underfoot, it’s frosty in the mornings, and there are a few special days coming in November that are special to me.</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus"></font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus">Most importantly, my mom’s 97th birthday is on Thanksgiving Day—what more can I say? I am so thankful that well into my 50’s, I have a mom who is elderly, yes – but fiercely independent, sharp as a tack, sometimes stubborn, and just plain fun. Anything I can do for her and with her is a true pleasure and honor. She still lives in the house I grew up in, does her own things (mostly, like laundry cooking, etc). I help her with the stuff she can’t do anymore, and she is an inspiration as I get older myself. I am so lucky to live close by and run over whenever she needs anything. I took this pic on Mother’s Day as we walked along the river.</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Su4q-s4nFtI/AAAAAAAACOQ/YOO5fubKu0k/s1600-h/046%5B16%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="046" border="0" alt="046" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Su4q-9L05aI/AAAAAAAACOU/11j8AyIh01c/046_thumb%5B14%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /></a> </p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus"></font></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="5"><font face="Papyrus"><font color="#800000"></font></font></font></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="5"><font face="Papyrus"><font color="#800000">And, as I often mention, I am a Kennedy fanatic, and “the day” comes every November 22.  Any of us of a certain age remember <u>exactly</u> where we were and what we were doing on that day 46 years ago. It speaks to the event of the JFK assassination that nearly 1/2 century later, it still feels like a recent event to those of us old enough to remember those awful  four days in late November. Our lives changed after that day, and the reverberations still effect us all these decades later.</font></font></font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Su4q_TaSvLI/AAAAAAAACOY/Jn8l5HMvFXQ/s1600-h/JFK_grave%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="JFK_grave" border="0" alt="JFK_grave" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_SYd0T0Aj0aT9W-2ZK9s8U49Ggi_HRxsiOy2ba06zm6Jx3HxrZPQhALruteSh8jDrYq90wmpd2fJmUQIzNHVvVyg2guOXXzzrQMjiIld0r52KBgbXoy1miZl50m95t3QUjH09Ccc8PBY/?imgmax=800" width="644" height="413" /></a> </p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus"></font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus">And, I adopted my long-whiskered fur ball in November just about 4 years ago.  I had originally thought to get a kitten right before my other sweet cat died suddenly the day before Halloween. Oh, man, I was shocked and heartbroken when Bad Boy (my other coonie) just walked into the bathroom, laid down, and just died. The vet believes he had a stroke.   When I got to visit the breeder about 3 weeks later, she was adopting out Ozzy, who was already an adult cat. We just bonded, and that day, my very large and furry friend came home with me, and he’s owned my heart ever since. I knew she’d place the kittens easily, but an adult cat – well, he had my name written all over him.</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Su4rAD2LEKI/AAAAAAAACOg/0XtQpQ7OmN0/s1600-h/SANY2493%5B19%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2493" border="0" alt="SANY2493" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Su4rAjX-7cI/AAAAAAAACOk/9MXuz_cWOzA/SANY2493_thumb%5B17%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="591" height="568" /></a> </p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus"></font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus"></font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus"></font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus">So I love November, for all the special days it brings.  How about you? Is November just the beginning of the colder months for you, or do you find special moments in it?</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus"></font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus"></font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus">I finally had a chance to do some thrifting yesterday, even though it was pouring rain all day. I had the itch, but, sad to say, not much there!  I picked up a few little things I’m worked on, but like a real dufus, I forgot to take the ‘before’ pics. I was trying to do about 10 things at a time, plus watch the Phillies game last night (oh –so –PAINFUL!) but I can show you the end result. I also picked up a really nice piece of wood (probably was a light-weight cutting board, but bigger) and I’m going to try to make a sign from it. I have to start by finding where to get the stencils – so if anyone can help on that score, leave me a comment!</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus">No trick or treaters last night – it was pouring all day, and the ball game was postponed until 9:30 or so. So, the kids couldn’t go out on that weather – and I know they were disappointed. My mom has bowlfuls of candy…gee, wonder who will be eating all of those chocolate bars? (Not me!!!!)</font></strong></p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Su4rAzuEdYI/AAAAAAAACOo/OncqFD1iyHw/s1600-h/SANY2489%5B13%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2489" border="0" alt="SANY2489" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Su4rBFljjYI/AAAAAAAACOs/-q8527zfw_0/SANY2489_thumb%5B11%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="572" height="578" /></a> </p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus"></font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus">This little wooden box was only 50 cents…</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Su4rBXYziaI/AAAAAAAACOw/qHJ29B2eQ0I/s1600-h/SANY2488%5B20%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2488" border="0" alt="SANY2488" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Su4rB3OVf7I/AAAAAAAACO0/czIbdDBQOUU/SANY2488_thumb%5B18%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="397" height="542" /></a> </p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus">The candle holder is ok, nothing great…</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000"><font size="5" face="Papyrus">And that was it! Nothing exciting. But – next weekend, I will make another visit to see </font><a href="http://thespicecupboard.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus">Judy</font></a><font size="5" face="Papyrus">  in Hereford, PA and  make a stop at </font><a href="http://auntdaisys.com/" target="_blank"><u><font color="#400000" size="5" face="Papyrus">Aunt Daisy’s</font></u></a><font size="5" face="Papyrus"> in Emmaus – so wooowooo—I’ll be bringing home lots of goodies then, I hope.</font></font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus">Well, it’s time for what I hope is a better Phillies game tonite than what we suffered through last night! Ok, we can do it, right?!?!?!</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus">Have a great 1st week of November – and – thanks to several new friends who are following my blog!</font></strong></p> big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-57034074009430854652009-10-31T09:10:00.001-04:002009-10-31T09:10:33.216-04:00BOO! It’s Halloween!<p>I<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Suw3PzrDzeI/AAAAAAAACNo/TAIAWFEnTRM/s1600-h/j0309572%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="j0309572" border="0" alt="j0309572" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Suw3QH0Wd5I/AAAAAAAACNs/mazWVheHuds/j0309572_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="175" height="244" /></a> <strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus">Will you be dressing up today? Can’t figure out what costume is just right to trick or treat?</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Suw3QZWbeaI/AAAAAAAACNw/JcbodJwS-DQ/s1600-h/rugby-lumberjack-2000-cropped-web%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="rugby-lumberjack-2000-cropped-web" border="0" alt="rugby-lumberjack-2000-cropped-web" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Suw3QmmXAsI/AAAAAAAACN0/vglxZ1RjON8/rugby-lumberjack-2000-cropped-web_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="183" /></a> <strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus">Well, you could be a lumberjack…..</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus"></font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000"><font size="5" face="Papyrus">or… you could dress up as a nurse </font>…<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Suw3Q4v8xZI/AAAAAAAACN4/k5GnlyYYJME/s1600-h/gal_dog-costumes_7%5B2%5D.jpg"><font size="5" face="Papyrus"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="gal_dog-costumes_7" border="0" alt="gal_dog-costumes_7" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Suw3RJ17M-I/AAAAAAAACN8/9jLQYS-f5Eo/gal_dog-costumes_7_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="165" /></font></a><font size="5" face="Papyrus"> </font></font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus"></font></strong></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJUWiUQQxeRDz7nVO4thOavnxxx0WU6KD3NGpL0Ias8LyWe9yHnA8ntbzxKdBQEQRNF5TecOc4bxI0VVKq_LATEaKwkjrXgBNhkkv2gnRAsGhrWouk6XelHe3hNtEHZOq4sqYFcLYSarQ/s1600-h/imagesn%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="imagesn" border="0" alt="imagesn" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Suw3Ru7S42I/AAAAAAAACOE/yNcGfnWSSFQ/imagesn_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> <strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus">Could be devilishly-witchy…. (like the Phillies will be against the Yankees tonite)</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Papyrus"></font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Papyrus"></font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus">Hope your Halloween brings all treats and no tricks!!</font></strong></p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Suw3Ri1uUrI/AAAAAAAACOI/rHNPRmVouiU/s1600-h/happyhalloween%5B2%5D.gif"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="happyhalloween" border="0" alt="happyhalloween" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/Suw3SBIejGI/AAAAAAAACOM/VyTkJBLopRQ/happyhalloween_thumb.gif?imgmax=800" width="161" height="169" /></a> </p> </blockquote> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus">Have fun and stay safe!</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="5" face="Papyrus">(these are all from the ‘net, of course. My fur ball is entirely to dignified to dress up!! LOL)</font></strong></p> big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-31244289888546440702009-10-28T19:25:00.001-04:002009-10-28T19:28:17.768-04:00Phillies are rockin tonite! (I hope!)<p><font color="#ff0000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SujS1ySKDfI/AAAAAAAACNY/_c4NQ-rdJdo/s1600-h/j0354664%5B3%5D.gif"><img style="display: inline" title="j0354664" alt="j0354664" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SujS2MmHnMI/AAAAAAAACNc/GcPNdIpESnw/j0354664_thumb%5B3%5D.gif?imgmax=800" width="240" height="236" /></a> <font color="#9f0000">We are having a cool  rainy evening here in the big city, and how nice it is! I guess about 99.9% of the Philly-ites are patiently waiting for the first game to begin (like in the next hour in NYC, only 107 miles away). Yes, indeed, I think even a sports-dork like me who doesn't really appreciate a golf-ball from a hockey puck has Phillies-fever. Here’s an interesting sign of the times – everyone is worried that ‘if’ we win the series (which of course we will), there will be another crazy parade, and no one knows who will pay for it, cuz the city sure can’t afford it. You go, Phillies!!!</font></strong></font></p> <p><font color="#9f0000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong></strong></font></p> <p><font color="#9f0000" size="5" face="Papyrus"><strong>I don’t have too much to share with my blog buds this fine evening. It’s been a very busy few days—another sign of the times –short staffed and more work.  So, I was thinking that this time last year I was immersed in crafting goodies for the holidays, and now I don’t have the time to do any of that.  I am doing second hand crafting by enjoying all the great stuff the rest of you are doing! You guys are something! So talented!</strong></font></p> <p><strong><font color="#9f0000" size="5" face="Papyrus">Hope to have some tweaks and some goodies in my next post.  Grabbin some popcorn and off to watch the game! </font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#9f0000" size="5" face="Papyrus"> </font></strong></p> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="5" face="Papyrus"></font></p> big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-49768404965385122802009-10-23T20:24:00.001-04:002009-10-23T20:30:24.514-04:00Goodies in the Mail!<p><strong><font color="#800000" size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SuJJJ5239gI/AAAAAAAACMA/AT-PizUH-eo/s1600-h/SANY2479%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2479" border="0" alt="SANY2479" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SuJJKGJUPfI/AAAAAAAACME/bRpRhZYZ1ok/SANY2479_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="180" /></a> <em><font size="4" face="Lucida Handwriting">Isn’t it wonderful to  come home to a package outside the front door? I not only had one – I had TWO! (ok, so one was my Ulta makeup.) But the other?? My wonderful goodies that I won from Dale at </font><a href="http://acountryshop.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><font color="#000080" size="4" face="Lucida Handwriting">A Country Shop</font></a><font size="4" face="Lucida Handwriting"><font color="#000080">!</font>!! I have to show them off, because she sent me such nice Autumn things! </font></em></font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SuJJKbxYgaI/AAAAAAAACMI/20e6faUVILw/s1600-h/SANY2481%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2481" border="0" alt="SANY2481" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SuJJKrjxCkI/AAAAAAAACMM/xAJSb-dgbFA/SANY2481_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="360" /></a> </p> <p><strong><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Lucida Handwriting"><em>This is the collection of goodies—all of it Fall-themed. Wonderful stack boxes, great smelling candles, and…</em></font></strong></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv6iAy1lDHmkMMgsWLOqdT0LILsLijwGsT6IpsVqzMr_0jffP1xAwwHjErWSk0gY5IcT8qIMAw7zN-XpwJsPnfBExs625UVNR1IzGUDZnmdaYd2BZ_2OkqgaYT2sDzPRaFJZJyx17tedM/s1600-h/SANY2486.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2486" border="0" alt="SANY2486" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SuJJLOEzHbI/AAAAAAAACMY/upVmsittNdA/SANY2486_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="480" height="480" /></a> </p> <p><strong><em><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Lucida Handwriting">This perfect  candle mat!! Don't you just love these colors?? and the pumpkins??</font></em></strong></p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSB6h8ddCI_JdfzMtTNfKu4ri9W3-Ob9tDNEI8PNjSNpnl-bMUrQrhu4gAkWnERBUBPKKVYYgobFtTlmIy5UT6aXvFHnL3ZOTglmhHsuLwQQtCt6yAqgQTpaXLXOKgzOdyCnqfLOkMzZs/s1600-h/SANY2483%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2483" border="0" alt="SANY2483" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SuJJLu90tjI/AAAAAAAACMo/o2PhdfsWOHg/SANY2483_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="626" height="480" /></a> <strong><em><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Lucida Handwriting">The little tin has the most delicious smelling candle inside. I’ll burn it on Sunday when I have some friends over. They will love it!</font></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Lucida Handwriting">Thank you again, Dale! I love everything!!</font></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Lucida Handwriting">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</font></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Lucida Handwriting">So, here we are at the end of another week. We’re having a cool, rainy, windy night; tomorrow more rain but 70 degrees (boo hiss)—the leaves are just about at their peak of color now, and it is beautiful. My ride home from the office is from a somewhat rural/suburban/big old houses neighborhood, and I just love how it all looks now. And when the nights get cold, I have a four-legged blanket keeping my tootsies warm! What a face,huh?</font></em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SuJKbp_81BI/AAAAAAAACNA/i9rXtRwIwYU/s1600-h/SANY2478%5B10%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SANY2478" border="0" alt="SANY2478" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SuJKcBnL_8I/AAAAAAAACNE/XLjf8I8FhCU/SANY2478_thumb%5B8%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="322" /></a> </p> <p><strong><em><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Lucida Handwriting">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</font></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Lucida Handwriting">Craft shows start next week, but I just don’t know if I want to stuff into a cramped school gym during H1N1 threats, with people coughing and snarfing all over me. I must sound so neurotic! But, I call it cautious. LOL!  So, I may just pass this year. Because of shortages of both vaccines, I probably won’t even get the seasonal shot until late November!  My doc hasn’t even gotten her stash yet. And H1N1 vaccine – by the time the vaccine is ready, the season will be over!</font></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Lucida Handwriting">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</font></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Lucida Handwriting">Some of you may remember my BFF Stacy who goes to Aunt Daisy’s with me. She finally got her own laptop yesterday, so with her  being totally ignorant of anything technical, I was a buddy and went over to her house last night to set her up. She’s trying to learn Facebook, so here we were-- dumb and dumber last nite! I can’t quite get down Facebook, either – so if you see dumb posts on my Facebook page, it’s cuz I’m trying to teach her how to find her friends. LOL.</font></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Lucida Handwriting">Have a great Fall weekend, everyone! Hope you have great Fall weather.</font></em></strong></p> big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-20366212600812222622009-10-22T09:59:00.001-04:002009-10-22T09:59:57.728-04:00Some redos...and Go Phillies!<h1>  </h1> <p></p> <p></p> <p><font face="Lucida Handwriting"> <font color="#800000"><strong>Hey Blogbuds! </strong></font></font></p> <p><font color="#800000" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong>I’m trying to learn how to use Live Writer (not as easy as I thought, but not too bad) so if this post looks like a mish-mash, forgive me. I had no idea that the Live programs were free downloads!</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#800000" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong>After a winter weekend, we are back in summer! It’s in the 70’s here (a little tooooo warm for my taste!) but I must admit these are beautiful Fall days. Gives me energy to do stuff in between some long hours at work. </strong></font></p> <p><font color="#800000" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong>Every October, I look forward to my favorite catalogue from my pals at Circa Home Living, and this year’s catalogue certainly didn’t disappoint! Some really fabulous stuff in here, and I love to just linger over it. I know what my next purchase will be, but I need to wait until I have the money to buy it!! </strong></font></p> <p><font color="#800000">  </font><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SuBlTksTOzI/AAAAAAAACKo/GjMJo3cpqGk/s1600-h/0211.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="021" border="0" alt="021" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SuBlUP0nl_I/AAAAAAAACKs/hTuTYmI8nVw/021_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /></a> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SuBlUZiwCTI/AAAAAAAACKw/OZ-2YUMpupM/s1600-h/0234.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="023" border="0" alt="023" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SuBlUmO-XrI/AAAAAAAACK0/IjPy_14s-Co/023_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /></a> <font color="#ffffff" face="Lucida Handwriting"></font></p> <p><font color="#800000" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong>All I can say is YUM YUM!</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#800000" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong> </strong></font></p> <p><font face="Lucida Handwriting"><font color="#800000"><strong>We had a little “Night for Nurses’  the other evening that my company sponsored  and there were some fabulous vendors there. I saw this little candle holder pumpkin and I just had to have it, especially because it was 1/2 off the regular price! </strong></font><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimvrY5N6HoQ1LnVk-5u5G5D1n9OU_ImhPFfTHOkFuB5mFYb80daDzWZLrGsMFd7VqIpkEuRFouYW_H4LPYYpxXc1CX5LIdfdaQYCI6Lg363YwLV370Cbl9YLucRtPGUbrN7GVi0WecQSg/s1600-h/0144.jpg"><font color="#ffffff"><strong><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="014" border="0" alt="014" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SuBlVBV8DGI/AAAAAAAACK8/hI5PFIkBbHM/014_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="636" height="480" /></strong></font></a></font></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhplNxjWHVYGWmjn4ndvmZDFWo8BW9mGl2vEL_HzdXPAIMfUKPp2CHsyyuNMEP1QlKKDQITKpJiDwqP623GuXVxQcs8PYIELxTziy_BSpqcPKygbalUCoy5goSqyicj6xwIg8_tUdw4oVA/s1600-h/031.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="031" border="0" alt="031" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SuBlV2pig_I/AAAAAAAACLE/mjr8tYXLvWk/031_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq4LB5vLv3dccs1LM7jLlYZ59u70ebqzcTjhFfS0envBKNi0fPDC5Jk28hdfgqr8mZfovmBwiGr1Hf-AeXDTFYwjXchFiRxDMs3ndV9RnnbIz7cSi9R7euGBS_uAigvR08AFxEjE06XCM/s1600-h/0149.jpg"></a></p> <p><font face="Lucida Handwriting"> <font color="#800000"><strong>Speaking of candles, my order of McCall's tart warmers came in and they smell delicious. </strong></font></font></p> <p><font color="#800000" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#800000" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong>I had some paint left over from the hutch project, and didn’t have the heart to toss it, so I re-painted the other make-do in my dining room. I really love this color!</strong></font></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0PRxV2Is5TPlfr0kbnA4onQB__tI02MLNeapyG1d74od2jwOt0XeAE_7BHKX00-t-x5itjVKUJtckC_sm2TAYBgihTNdjYTGq6nDI-I58aia3jVfLIkLbPDhYWutWHqbO4Qp2Q8KfH1A/s1600-h/0294.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="029" border="0" alt="029" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SuBlWooz8UI/AAAAAAAACLU/1Xgw26aZEIM/029_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="480" /></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><font color="#ffffff"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikcMXUmNJhnqYz0up3NeJWmLvGOlP2pFmUoNglLV2UwULImGSQgqB9zT4fXCamJEz6gof5A4otqGqtmy0ctebddDVopKH48PuPP5D6IA0QjAWkyhv71h2fjOXxRqO9qKCQDNHBvRwSVPA/s1600-h/03216.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="032" border="0" alt="032" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_H1BEVsDhcS8/SuBlXeGDnSI/AAAAAAAACLc/ZJLFIzWpRow/032_thumb14.jpg?imgmax=800" width="455" height="480" /></a></font><font color="#800000">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</font></p> <p><font color="#800000" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong>Finally, here in the big city everyone is going wacko because of the Phillies win last night! We’re back in the World Series for the 2nd year in a row!         </strong></font></p> <p><font face="Lucida Handwriting"><font color="#800000" size="6"><strong>Go Phillies!</strong></font></font></p> <p><font color="#800000" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong>So, that’s my news---- nothing too exciting! I haven’t had the chance to get to a TS in ages. Maybe one day next week….</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#800000" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong>Have a great rest of the week, friends!</strong></font></p> big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-22891496539875634122009-10-18T15:07:00.006-04:002009-10-18T15:23:03.340-04:00Thank you, Dale!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlstXgLIurdjUo9yeVSq3LfHCtWwuPC-IyV31Rk8-WyPmzE2O9r2gjX6-px2edZDa_injyB-2tMecekl7Qb_5qarfdGUy-uR7CEqz22-2R8L-dKYJslYu4jGcbaGnpHWQsCMaookWOS-Y/s1600-h/585331_1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394022341224723922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlstXgLIurdjUo9yeVSq3LfHCtWwuPC-IyV31Rk8-WyPmzE2O9r2gjX6-px2edZDa_injyB-2tMecekl7Qb_5qarfdGUy-uR7CEqz22-2R8L-dKYJslYu4jGcbaGnpHWQsCMaookWOS-Y/s200/585331_1.jpg" /></a><br /><div>How nice to come home and find that I won a give-away from <span style="color:#990000;">Dale </span>at <span style="color:#333300;">A</span><a href="http://acountryshop.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#333300;"> Country Shop</span></a>! I was so excited! Thank you, Dale! Can’t wait to see my new goodies! WooWoo!</div><div><br />I came back from my business trip and drove right into the nor’easter! I know that there is tons of snow in central PA, but here in the big city we’re drenched in a cold, windy rain (and I admit that I love this weather, as long as I am cozy in my living room sipping a hot cup of coffee!) The trip to Harrisburg was beautiful – all of the leaves turning, the sun shining all the way up the PA turnpike. Started to get cloudy on the way back, and we’ve been getting soaked ever since. I actually had to pull out my winter jacket! What’s really weird is that it will back up to 70 by Tuesday. The wind has forced the leaves off the trees, at least the ones that have turned into those great reds, yellows, and golds.</div><div><br />Last nite, some friends and I went to see the Fab Faux again and wow, it was a monsoon. I was glad to get home safe and sound from the concert. A little dangerous driving, between the flooding and the wet leaves. Some weird weather here in the northeast! I actually had to pull out my winter pea coat—in October! By Thursday, we’ll be back up to 70 again!! </div><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 197px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 22px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394021298471949106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-xPOZRmp1oGhYS2yeZ3FSk_EOPP-L4K3V7EXqUuJmZIEFw92iwl-az7RgZUTCvN7ANzhh4Mh71yCbldJwUQdcWGUOsnvm8uXY6y6mJOKjRQBy-zlgHydFyTxBU_PZkvmSgYzBIZUnO_k/s200/fbanner23.gif" /></p><p>I had another re-paint itch and redid my hutch (again). Since I had some Colonial Red left, I repainted my bedroom desk as well. </p><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 160px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394019393613971426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBk-j0XBroGa6RhMU8G6VcMTUD3PvRT1bVWvl_fkpJJVHrI61Vd_iP5c9FXqshlbk6YtJzMa4Dz9DMueka6kDkU65HygViz5aomuI_JAezDNVBsEZJMFgtU41EJ_V3VWIueK1VmXD9yrU/s320/005.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 262px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394019369112409458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgptYpet9j-WLvvPNipQQOc9d3QxEPel2UUVVffNXXJNtbDE1Qk-N4HgfjfClONT0RbwiKmZQCf5hgF2s4qWqzi_zk6J04p8d8lkoGzOyA6ZhSl6uTqMK9H_9rOLypOsqR1SspsiwxT5so/s320/002.jpg" />Still can’t figure out what to do with my aunt’s chair. I can’t find a slipcover – it doesn’t have armrests, so I think no one makes slipcovers for this type of chair. I might just leave it as is – and change out the pillow cases every so often with some homespun or fabric.<br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394019406169948498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcMe5oMp9r4J1etK0Oy09BSSPI2vG3MCIr_WsMTkaNRZAcRRjh_oQU2u_570v0YfC5nBRZ9egaAim8lzFySTDEXzUYtlFUwqUOncHgj1CzpKVoKGjvrmS2KgeRjGwIvxzv8A7R0TxTZtE/s320/006.jpg" /></div></div>So, I have been thinking about my ABC’s of what I love about Fall. It’s taking me a while, so I’ll post them this week. I love reading what you have all done with these!<br />It’s a cold gloomy Sunday, so I think I am ready for a hot cup of coffee and then a nap! Hope your weekend is a restful one!big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-74212753451217122262009-10-12T17:07:00.008-04:002009-10-12T17:40:27.603-04:00A tweaky weekend<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GXolUlhL3tVxVAQ_L_0K2VQgj3Kh1xcF9L92beyQOHydpTb1EiAkjEeThblArme14B77naP35erqxa-XNCx6KXlMNW8tFg37nA0MjKlDfaOXVvfTEJlS9w5j_buENgXhJXt_-J8Eu80/s1600-h/hallocatimage.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 75px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 75px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391829705155478114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GXolUlhL3tVxVAQ_L_0K2VQgj3Kh1xcF9L92beyQOHydpTb1EiAkjEeThblArme14B77naP35erqxa-XNCx6KXlMNW8tFg37nA0MjKlDfaOXVvfTEJlS9w5j_buENgXhJXt_-J8Eu80/s200/hallocatimage.jpg" /></a> <div><div>Hi Blogbuds,<br />We are having a deliciously cool day here in the big city – someone has their fireplace on and it smells delicious! The leaves are falling, yum. I hope it is delicious Fall weather where you are. I saw that some of you had SNOW already!!! OMG! That is so bizarre! It looked like winter out there in Nebraska! And of course our Phillies are freezing out there in Denver where it's cold and icy. </div><div><br />I’m off for a business trip for a few days, but wanted to share a few tweaks from the weekend. Will have lots more to share when I get back on Wed nite! I have a busy week in front of me, but there is always time to read your blogs. You all have such prim-beautiful homes – just drooling all over the place! </div><div><br />And speaking of drool, I was floored when I saw what <a href="http://behindmyreddoor.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Grammy</span></a><span style="color:#ff0000;"> </span>and Mr. Red Door did! What a fabulous table! And doesn’t it look fabulous in her DR?? </div><div><br />The only thing I really did this weekend was to remove the slipcover from my sofa (how boring!!) Thought the reds and beiges would warm up the room now that we seem to be in cooler weather for real now. And it matches my aunt’s chair, which BTW, my huge Furball has adopted as his own. He loves it, as you can see. Sleeps like a log all curled up on it. And tweaked a few things… </div><div><br />Hope you all have a great week – will post more when I get back from my conference.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391824592458482754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpQpy7agcebVEONFxw9tT4p77maq-fjuq7XP6AAjISl-e7vcasdoZXR-Eg_qDV-g2nQrXmMn4h58e5_3AQ08mSKbdmz_LjxnysPQZO298Wte10yY358gV7iLuVinFt50mAgiZkAxF1oh0/s320/004.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391824601042539634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY34ERqYFB-HaAqXmtYQ4aF_PDHLevDFzic_SBxLVSV4tjaO-DTG1Af7hGkB0YZ04mZSw631URvyB0LXUwfw1JAsCAWHeJoERO96eD5ZGYrIMcavdHdWXD4LYja5Dl0GyJgljZTzSkBEA/s320/003.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 270px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391823587233364946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCFWhHPGFKot4m0_gpXrl9WZQv0bkqnNuG-7OqPDEaj9hKle5xpIt8XupxPwu2Hl6p2h4TzZUCoGf0f63wZOs7KeakmDBQQgLXUCohsXpAKm2TdE7JPTOkpOn0b_gWyjRMEDTPfF9KNlM/s320/028.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391823577016533234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb3A3KH-IFHwWI4RH3FGCrEf_eQHN_5rNeMrhJtLH3Scp_RRAoFWyzFuJynX21B8t6G1HQsOqg35EzF_u4nmIHwBiDCZN3jHD0H1O-Yn9hcx7sje4jk68Ps2SJgtENsIabEvCP64SE5nY/s320/029.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 148px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391823568780604258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBikjNa42i7mBgiytVVUCnxcNy3tkV4kk3jYasJtveodGoYsRfriqe2LI9CK6na6CrlCGM8EzoDwdHsNN9vCCM2rvh3bfFXFyQ6GgX8WN999JNNTqAxRGuljlGijzdnMzWeM7pbQC_3tM/s320/026.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 220px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391823558931388258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhltevA0qR1nwKw7drYut22AxzAYoeWNwGOhh2cWAYlnTUy5_pYNNrT99Po8l0QnadpCvn5wPIuVmMxsCgxwKf7fuQSnilzesN8KB6kyRS9qQQR1iQUXcfh15Fi3VcTDfAk1a9P9GTMYnU/s320/019.jpg" /><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 291px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391823548407953538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEdY4_yAxnbCX6Xden1fUqi_wyYC97t73EhFAbcLt_LJtrABm_LAMXalwTRK-Ae9zknlJV2RAfx0X0zEIeIlfpR7T4ZPS3gbf9ETuji58bcyuPjSImYe7ljzmllscq3PvxxDZiA5_1i6g/s320/015.jpg" /></div></div></div></div></div><br /><p>I fpund this shelf thingie in the back of my closet, gathering dust. So I primmed it up, and I'm using it as a small end table near the sofa. I just need to find all those wooden drawer pulls I picked up at the TS -- of course I put them away so good that now I can't find them!!</p><p>Have a great week, all!</p>big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-58539181068113454412009-10-05T09:18:00.006-04:002009-10-05T10:00:33.677-04:00How was your weekend?<div style="text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:115%">We had a beautiful Fall weekend here in the big city. The a/c is back off after a short and unexpected hot/humid Friday, the windows are open, and the breeze is blowing. Sky blue, just the perfect Fall days. On Saturday, I was up at my alma mater doing some career work with the seniors; helping with resume prep, interviewing, etc. They are obviously coming out of college at the worst possible time for job placement. I almost forgot how much I love being with students – teaching was my calling, but sadly, it just didn’t pay the bills. Without a PhD, I couldn’t get full time, and teaching part time was just too difficult financially (even though I did it for nearly 10 years). It was fun to go back for the day and see my old professor colleagues and my university.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:115%">Sunday was craft show day, and the weather was perfect for it.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Oh, I just love October! Picked up just a few little things, since I am being oh-so-careful with the cash, but can’t go to a craft show without picking up a few little things, right? I love this pillow, and believe it or not, I only had one sign that I won from <a href="http://ragggedyangel.blogspot.com/">Beth</a> last year, so I picked up one of those. It was just great to be outside and enjoy the Fall weather. Of course, I forgot my camera, but the leaves are ever so slowly starting to change and the sun is definitely a ‘fall sun.’ Golden and clear.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:115%">This is short as I need to leave for work, but here are a few of the goodies I picked up. Have a great day, all!</span></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Y_ogcivqbrzszxMWgImBS1RCPW6QZcpEcaTqRWB-dGtcy3Ltahs00HJQJzOvXDD0xIDMTv69H4__cbjYuktlVmxKhPkJppTsjLUwJxaincR6XtO9lMXsfdYM2zKXY-qgQzgWyCP03I4/s320/005.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 254px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389111623703375154" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Msk2nJSGT6pTKXc6abPPMnnNG6YUklgR4sXaa8yr48SGSYj_h-28Qpz86Q0dzs9jq952CFXymNHRugva-FxboAeDTl6Eid4VJ2s-qIMi6aBmu-uRYxOECoYlXpd14sd1cQ0Ml8_BSSM/s1600-h/010.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Msk2nJSGT6pTKXc6abPPMnnNG6YUklgR4sXaa8yr48SGSYj_h-28Qpz86Q0dzs9jq952CFXymNHRugva-FxboAeDTl6Eid4VJ2s-qIMi6aBmu-uRYxOECoYlXpd14sd1cQ0Ml8_BSSM/s320/010.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389106573120490482" /></a><div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwvqlL59YWrlWXuN8DfiZwh131PpmfKa4eGmrZzpi0BREre1gslHAdivtVFkDmmZ5u01jRLX8zN3hZcPeDO02oUPJfnsEbTa7Va3wpCWTE2G2oAUMdQTeRZFMKtnHDY-mZItHzEA9GCd4/s320/004.jpg" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 179px; " border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389106571454064354" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">tree from my window -- leaves are turning!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>posing for you-- what a princess~ LOL<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyUob_1ynQQ_vycSs8BvQlUQmBbtmbiiHKRpIq-lZp4AGD_OASNfb29QFF9iykTpfq0_YL3UHScA58qh3NzmkATf34mUnUHt8PxMTJ5ZSlGj9pGAolAgJVPlk87yw5zxiGvJ-2qOTrq1g/s320/003.jpg" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px; " border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389106561534538722" /></div></div>big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-70002125351683958502009-10-02T19:27:00.004-04:002009-10-02T19:43:02.562-04:00October is a special month!<div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrs1-mPRnbS227VGpJUmoDdXM3Y2NTDFyilLHk7F3r5PKmyg7zTnDuwwHRJqQtHTlc1UYNjfPtMQIqRASGUhBsbDdvRQpR9kUibPPRQ972WV_5gVMxZ7bH8Q3UVDWD0J-jSMksgxIlQA/s1600-h/images47.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 94px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 94px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388148817473940818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrs1-mPRnbS227VGpJUmoDdXM3Y2NTDFyilLHk7F3r5PKmyg7zTnDuwwHRJqQtHTlc1UYNjfPtMQIqRASGUhBsbDdvRQpR9kUibPPRQ972WV_5gVMxZ7bH8Q3UVDWD0J-jSMksgxIlQA/s320/images47.jpg" /></a> A visit to <span style="color:#ff0000;"><a href="http://3guysagirlandaprimplace.blogspot.com/">Kindra’s </a></span>blog reminded me that our two favorite months of the Fall – September and October—also signify health awareness for two very important causes – ovarian cancer (September) and, of course breast cancer, in October.<br />The fight against breast cancer is very close to me because being a BC survivor, I know the fear we all live with (first-hand, unfortunately). When I found my own lump shortly in 2002, I knew that I was lucky – found early, diagnosed early, treated early. I did not need chemo, but I did need 7 weeks of daily radiation -- blog buds, my poor boob was fried!!! Ewww, it was so sore and so raw after daily treatments. At the end of 7 weeks, I was exhausted, pale, and sore. In that short time of 7 years, radiation has improved and most women have a much easier time of it. But ever since that time, I have spent every October trying to remind women, regardless of age, to be sure to get their yearly mammograms, do routine self-exams, and don’t ignore anything that feels “different.” Get to know your own breasts, what feels right, what doesn’t. And, don’t be afraid to call your doctor if anything feels ‘funny’ – early detection saves lives. Fear delays treatment! For info on how to do self breast exams, go <a href="http://www.imaginis.com/breasthealth/performbse.asp"><span style="color:#ff0000;">here.</span> </a>It’s easy and it saves lives!<br /> <span style="font-family:verdana;color:#ff99ff;"><em> <strong>OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH</strong><br /></em></span><br />But, that being said, I want to mention a very dear friend who is fighting Stage 4 ovarian cancer, September’s awareness. This lovely woman Joanie, lives in New Orleans, is now in year 5 of difficult chemo. She has been through every treatment there is. On top of that, she was displaced by Katrina right in the middle of treatment in 2005, moved to Houston for a few months where she was treated without access to her medical records, moved back to New Orleans where portions of her house were covered with mold, no a/c,no phone, no electricity... and… a BULL walking around her backyard. Through all of these nightmares, she has maintained a strong Catholic faith, works every day, and worries about everyone else. Ovarian is one horrible disease, and as women, we need to do everything we can to at least help researchers find a way to early diagnosis. She is a daily inspiration and if your are inclined to say a prayer, say one for Joanie, who is, in anyone’s definition, touched by something bigger than any of us.<br />I often think of one of my former students, whose mom (also a nurse) was diagnosed too late with ovarian and died before she could see her daughter graduate college and law school. She is often in my thoughts. <div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 111px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 120px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388149548817555874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHB8mFmFW7Qz7npPcZDkCz9Fp7Lzl0fe3Y7cOZmwpJnHoZumIl-0fhU9ZyHtjo6KKrjdPKEWroUgk6AmCrUvgOORXf1et4KmqrH5JLYgWFAqnRchPp3E6ah8-NV50OvdqmaLe0o_Rurbg/s320/imagesdd.jpg" /> <div></div>If you read through our little blog land these past few weeks, many are dealing with something difficult in our lives. Sick and aging parents, sickness, kids without work, -- I think sometimes our prim addiction helps us carve out a warm and comfortable place to just ‘be.’ You are in my thoughts and prayers. At this very important month for women, wear your <span style="color:#ff99ff;"><strong>pink ribbon</strong></span> proudly and be empowered! <div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 58px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 94px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388149162068785890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwZQLfz4fwfNTq3NVPkCIY5AuB90OzcVvUdQwJ3VTv3l8-W-I9K03HOEStZxeZpgfCJHl1XxMEw7deSlKw-UM0PjsOcpYMnSuBQ6fSrR7XsBSZrOBz-Coco4WqObcqPJ3mHujfewKkcZk/s320/imagesd.jpg" /></div></div></div></div>big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-91796982283160145622009-09-30T22:34:00.003-04:002009-09-30T23:09:34.603-04:00Bigger than a breadbox...and more tiny tweaks<div>Hi Blog Buds!</div><div><br />Here is my ‘bigger than a breadbox’ treat from my mom – a fifty year old wing- back chair. There’s a story behind it. First of all, it belonged to my beloved late aunt, who died over 20 years ago. When she moved from Philly to Florida, she decided to buy new furniture, and gave me the chair and some other goodies (like my bedroom deco desk, her silver, etc). My aunt and I obviously came from the gene pool – she loved to redecorate constantly (today we call it tweaking!) and I adored her. So, I had the chair for a long time, and like a real stooge, I got bored with it and gave it to my mom, ohhhh, about 5 years ago. I happened to open up this month’s CS, and what did I see? A wing-back chair VERY similar to my aunt’s chair – and for $250 dollars. Back I went to my mom’s and told her I WANT IT BACK!!! LOL!!! She wasn’t using it so she had no problem with giving it back to me for the second time! <br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387454832004566946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdqy-HpCP967LsGz1MKcs2AoLSEZ2xjnOeU_SmYVBV2svDoEsePVym1dY_1gxKpuoK7HBG3nddIMkJXWVODcw10Rr_bomFf8vST1qDQ10sZholFwKNSmwHh5lU21JhQdeLsKVZw5e9bUE/s320/013.jpg" /></div><div><div>Of course, it is well over 50 years old, and has become discolored from age, and wear and tear. I will eventually recover it and repaint the legs. But for now, I think it works just fine! it has great bones, as does most furniture made years ago. I should be able to find a slipcover on line, but it will be hard to find one that fits because of the wings. I'm open to any suggestions you may have. I thought the upholstery was removable and I could wash it, but alas, it is tacked.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 234px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387454824255550146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBvNggTn1wqBIyFiaQcK6dY5UjXcuokVH7kFGF6WyDNr3iadyYzx9b0UFECN4E3sy-CC7kWDxsYvfFi1UonjWjJpLm_ftD_qMja33U6dMdG-L2f__sEXgI1G-_Pp5RJY2GsEMWCWaaNc4/s320/017.jpg" />I did a few other smaller tweaks. I changed the lampshade on my Stiffel lamp and it immediately primmed it up. (So why had I never thought of it before??) It's red checks, but the pattern didn't photograph well.<br /><div> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 98px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387454816086354114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo04gp7Zay4O_ATmq8zgRDjbiVAB0TlY6gyBmKuwP6xrdfFATOPn7iJuifuX9sPcaEHGscmhO2-gJbKKVEJcSHFGxTV_GB4-p3FKA5XyYT7aPnu14rJIpogASJfxq3JBzUYWH7SngJYL8/s320/011.jpg" />And I repainted the little redo shelf I had used in my kitchen for my soap. Just a small change by moving it to another room.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387454806666618466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFhZIVkPn3QjUX8HQS52TCqVRKR9vqQuJfpKriiVAIdzH_HK1yfmImZILJExjH6U12uq52DPLpFxBPfXMRFHEl2BKL5gC8vNHnd23eJ0mZWBhWi77iiSaKiCPSozcVRwqPv6kRUiEYtt4/s320/009.jpg" />And what do you think my coonie was doing while all of this tweaking was going on?? Gee, this should be no surprise!! LOL.<br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387454797842317746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dC-9qvdhbz4GbdaTE0oL3rSIBzEuGtjMDkzfrtD552baGf-dzlHYvPqHMcg0M6qHEmATHmvKOsbR1GnE0jMqTBVtyZnR3tW0xLjVXsDT-MRzApyIr6ywwqGLhDKJho6-o-1SOHNhuLU/s320/003.jpg" /></div></div></div></div><br />Well, it’s bedtime already… my tweaking and a long work day tired me out! Hope you all have a great rest of the week. Thanks for stopping by to visit!big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-50555928759679074592009-09-28T07:50:00.006-04:002009-09-28T08:38:44.847-04:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPs3SBur6FIM29jXxyG3ErSlhPcIlkjA9ihSrcaYePhY7tc6df3yfDnxtb_YLpgUub3Hca0cE7cZwjK5MecsTXhtPle4FLohmqYiWLUfEfZZ_yBAsUKfMMcLrp5eC_QRgUMKzRSvagaBs/s1600-h/untitledm.bmp"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386489312585476642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPs3SBur6FIM29jXxyG3ErSlhPcIlkjA9ihSrcaYePhY7tc6df3yfDnxtb_YLpgUub3Hca0cE7cZwjK5MecsTXhtPle4FLohmqYiWLUfEfZZ_yBAsUKfMMcLrp5eC_QRgUMKzRSvagaBs/s200/untitledm.bmp" /></a><br /><div><div><div>This was me yesterday. LOL! </div><div></div><br /><div>I had an itch to finally learn how to change my background and re-design my blog – gee, if I was bored with it, then I know my fellow-bloggies must be bored with it also. So I read a bunch of articles, and found myself at <a href="http://daisygraydesign.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#ff9966;">Daisy Grey's website</span> </a>and realized that she made it really easy to do. So thank you, Daisy, for making blog design so easy!!! I must have sat with this laptop for hours trying to figure it out, but it was fun.<br /></div><div>Then I had this idea about my header, so I changed that one, too. I’m nowhere when it comes to HTML, but all of the little tricks that come with all the downloaded programs really helped me to do this today. I was in a bit of a creative mood yesterday, so I really enjoyed playing, surfing, clicking, and hoping I didn’t delete the whole blog!! I have to do the blog for work, too – so I thought I need a counter for it. Can you believe I just learned how to upload a counter?? After all this time? LOL. Do you like it better this way?<br /></div><div>We had a wonderful cool, rainy Sunday here in the big city, so I was in tweaky mind-set. Nothing big, just a few things. I had a very busy week, getting home late from work, helping out my mom a few evenings this week, so a quiet rainy weekend was just what the doctor (or nurse, in this case!) ordered. Had a chance to catch up on some reading (Ted Kennedy’s autobiography) and take a nap and just chill. My apt smelled yummy thanks to Debbie at <a href="http://www.1803candles.com/index1.html"><span style="color:#ff9966;">1803 candles</span> </a>– what delicious candle melts she has. I have controlled my spending urges, except for my melts – and she has wonderful scents and great customer service. What can be better than a good book, a rainy day, and delicious Fall scents in every room? My friends were busy or out of town – so it was a perfect time to just relax.</div><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 186px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386486229792839234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2-dbIO8EiC6FPH1L01FSIfWS0leRUfSPG2s-9-qHCeTxZT5-jhdmci7TWtQiEeE4BkZZC5QhnOOVaO_ceP9gmePT-xghTJ3P5PhNWNsO1AJh26yDg2H_NTFuJd3hY__WPPYyeXPPSkQg/s320/001.jpg" /></div>Nothing better than a comfy nap on a lazy Sunday...<br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 198px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386486224739435298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcl_8sVf7zJdFEz6-fFotuyBQjivlXYlzuNXtAfyG8MpnH0JrpdSxTSxyo4I9rp6ISWNnznHr04-5GOFXMzH7XEyI5d0PMWGzRyTKlKm4rALbzCrMSLX28OhKorg7Ui-S3_FCGTOvhM_k/s320/011.jpg" /></div>The best candle melts! Yummy scents!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjheDYjcQfLZCdmtlUBWFmt2wtpp8M2yWkwKR0FaEIaE7Cq7OGA3lqvy-dDqOEuYDmN2AaSQdikaFlG2LDVm3h9ImdiKm3vSZQoT8-Bu39GT4CecuIWpFh7509JXsYcx2nXRKq3vNdGZcQ/s1600-h/018.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 178px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386486213811995970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjheDYjcQfLZCdmtlUBWFmt2wtpp8M2yWkwKR0FaEIaE7Cq7OGA3lqvy-dDqOEuYDmN2AaSQdikaFlG2LDVm3h9ImdiKm3vSZQoT8-Bu39GT4CecuIWpFh7509JXsYcx2nXRKq3vNdGZcQ/s320/018.jpg" /></a> I saw a basket like this in a prim shop for $12. So I decided to make one myself from a basket I had. Much better cost -- Free!<br /><br />I have something really good coming from my mom’s later this week -- it’s bigger than a breadbox, because it wouldn’t fit in my Honda! Till then, have a great week! </div></div></div></div>big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-60516012205101944572009-09-23T12:25:00.006-04:002009-09-23T12:51:21.313-04:00Fall goodies and something for Gina!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6wi5FZa0dF1sVQ8UEa4HZakwh4OKJVNGUuTahROi5xPqANHTVKIbIoMRmMxTvs0oInxZTq3G3r_WFhlb-32-u07W9aDoowHkzYqCH5lR62fYIsYYSfQbjWEshp2NO1t1nrter4QgFNNU/s1600-h/004.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384702481046752162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6wi5FZa0dF1sVQ8UEa4HZakwh4OKJVNGUuTahROi5xPqANHTVKIbIoMRmMxTvs0oInxZTq3G3r_WFhlb-32-u07W9aDoowHkzYqCH5lR62fYIsYYSfQbjWEshp2NO1t1nrter4QgFNNU/s200/004.jpg" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div><br />Just a quick post to say hello and show you what our gardener did – you know, apt/city living doesn’t always allow for nice outside Fall gatherings, but we must have a very Fall-loving crew here! I came home to this in front of my door yesterday – nice, eh?<br /><div><br /><div>Just a reminder to click <a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/terrythenurse09">here</a> for my redo’s in my little home – all dressed up for Fall. We’re having a mini-heat wave (oh my!!! a/c is back on!) but hopefully won’t last long. <div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384700565024577234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYTg4BFZw8pF1t0zFNyqaTzKjtWxkyt9VYAePEAh794cqYUWVdS8dPEUgIXkw2Yi8MbWFgHlKnEWk0vyKXkq5MMRBabufFlYSICXc_W2WDxvpyawQVL2zqQk6DaUH7e1bNUxH1F9wYY-I/s320/003.jpg" /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384700548320266370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3IumRuatbsBKVVB15cuZ6nWOK015wFOJB_0HcTiuac_wiHp4YjnOXxhC7M0_UW-SwP35IwSHsKZaR5gWhY6TB4lzbVExhqktqaiQbd4Wf80dfeYx51XoY-EIRBzMA2TdZbleqSkh6oz4/s320/002.jpg" /> </div><div>I think they did a cute job on the pumkins!</div><div> </div><div>BTW, has anyone else on Blogger lost their peeps list?? I noticed that no matter what I do, they have disappeared!? Pics and all! I've noticed that some of the blogs I've visited don't have them either. Can't tell if it's me, Google, or what!</div><div> </div><div>This post is really for my blog bud <a href="http://catnapinnprimitives.blogspot.com/">Gina</a>, who has reminded me that my big fat hairball has not been getting his share of blog time, due to my obsession with the new season! So, Gina, and any of my other bloggies who love Coonies, here’s a few shots of Ozzy doing what he always does, which is relax and take it easy. Especially when I work from home, the fat boy just sits near me and naps. What a love! That’s when he’s not eating or slobbering on me!!!)</div><div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384701265202275842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7V1EzTrMV5F320Z-7y74lcHzKsYmt-Dcyxp06GOwo_DRNXsQg3J8ixOrJNpvAaiT89FCNwgmwGECyue2Yj3at-SIEXORV34fLufwubKHquFDEqWOX6NU_DqezSrqjpFDAssfElaC34ak/s320/015.jpg" /> "uh,oh -- she's back with the camera again!"<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 156px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384701180474351586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNwKPQ0_zVhgNoCvLbMDk7zl524zQ9rfyG9LaDbmCldDvsK5fhyphenhyphenkkLFjpK3wZ61iOFdwqYGW7nAejtxbQfSXlo9rpt4fbqXVFU-s1Mla0o4VSNsFwFvTu5acLh2tnEy5NFk8rLmoH3iC8/s320/014.jpg" /> "...and she keeps making fun of my big feet!! Like she's petite, yeah, right!"<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 271px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384701167640513602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLgw4XdzcDu-gx3gMbLdk4ZW3nlZ7cDPIJGlXxkfSp5hoFHbeHiLhh_x2iHNxbRe57vTLCQYj0iHC-Wz2aRKkxym8LezYxOpQaZUl4i4_lziNYHjQJUHHImNYmdodyRNW73mYl6O81tvc/s320/009.jpg" /> "I hear the treat bag! Well, I have to perform, I guess. Love those treats."<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjccLuC0n2shXBt2fublDLHraxXpcbnDdMPSmaqNYFpYI8Fcfst-9VybPBlmOpOkgBLypkvm5lOPQ0BpYCvL1ltMf8fWBQkS9jlpJEtOIXZAnEhQenaYl8SdugjGWfwPvwe0xI8QWutYAk/s1600-h/003.jpg"></a><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384701156663809410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX1OFgJuuJ83Re4J45XhQZ_ppCGRxXeLqYaJkWFCERLYMZvu9wmDfKEY8ceYXVeTT79FYPIcW6_S5HfQBGXx9ecVFL01OvDYRzyFRj1t1zQp6oUBPmg1LxzYBmzifDB54DTovGMGTYK8I/s320/008.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 274px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384701144845869778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw267hEEAuIv4R9Nhu2EUJ4G9fxxQSuPL6DYy648XMbfk9uNFpstdZytbT0CUEOn2Sx9NE8n1CLiD8-0S3jGtAMFARyJt_KkuAFzgWAcoU6kg7zmm8xVMg5tjdpNX1hbYV4JnTa2mjEVQ/s320/007.jpg" /> This is waaaaayyyy too much work!!! It's time for another...... NAP!!!" <div></div><div></div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 280px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384700192583393218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqc-rG4tZPtqjuGswS5aHGmioZMRqfHh5uRGf7oe9d9BoqTDxjyAjxz9qB-TmIW48MHWt7h96C_h-yxf5YDfAhyphenhyphen9drR3QZGl8ZE3KLtsJG20Tb9GKw4Lw-JNQQ6lEovbEuxFeEBf27qOE/s320/001.jpg" /></div> Ahhhhh, that's better.....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz <div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-54817165590214351512009-09-21T14:53:00.007-04:002009-09-21T15:38:09.301-04:00Fall has Arrived!! Yipeeeee!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWlxJVZYg4dv6RNvIjZyS4qckSSk54BBiM_uBA-wzCQTB0MGFJBweFCZ3X7iQr0xFbP_yCiNAv4mXkHU9y8LyMEr89TaVlbKybcRy0kZBqkmc0f0J6ROurVOWbmnwNBZK2DSUwAuMfVk/s1600-h/041.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384005271047922290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWlxJVZYg4dv6RNvIjZyS4qckSSk54BBiM_uBA-wzCQTB0MGFJBweFCZ3X7iQr0xFbP_yCiNAv4mXkHU9y8LyMEr89TaVlbKybcRy0kZBqkmc0f0J6ROurVOWbmnwNBZK2DSUwAuMfVk/s200/041.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Hi Blog Buds,<br />Happy First Day of Fall! We had a glorious Fall weekend here in SE Pennsylvania! (Everything comes to he who waits, right??) Cool breezy nights, warm (but not hot) days, leaves starting to change. Good weather to get lots done. And I was a busy bee this weekend!<br />Because I live so close to the river, I am inundated with spiders this time of year (outside, not in!) So I cleaned up my balcony, got rid of a ton of webs, washed the windows. Pulled out more Fall ‘stuff’ – business clothes, especially.<br />Sunday, I took some new photos for my updated Fall picture trail so click the Philly street to your right and check out some out some new photos of my teeny-tiny prim apt.<br />I’m at work, so I can’t write a newsy post, but I did want to mark the first day of Fall! Hope everyone is having a great day – thought I’d give you some local natural eye candy to mark Fall arriving. I know so many of you live in more rural areas, so I thought I’d share what the big city looks like adorned in autumnal splendor! There is something very special about the way the sunlight hits the buildings in the city – just love it, and hope you enjoy, too!<br /><div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 256px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384002949569799410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlYQ0i3dR43a2I-V_0yfBd7ODWVcFvIpjSaAueEWe2xFE2kXMkpQ5lSqpdCl7Z1279TFdcLZT7NPCA9z5CmqAU65_3sgFXgDbc8kSuvwDQsD3jf5rrlL1Ri-6aTY2mAtZ-TkNPrtC-cb8/s320/2056801988_af174931e1.jpg" /> There's nothing like a college campus in the Fall, esp an old one like the University of Pennsylvania!<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384001346371044498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4SXX1qD8pyWNeYyaUtikrOPQbBKDJoTBruRakE5W_aLYmfZhx6ygqh-9CQvV47Lq_v5VkMEgc7YKiH8nkLemi13DPyJyg3lbdZhtoZHxoxvccguewugbaZG_7_NcCMwD0g8ZLNirq6wQ/s320/fairmount-fall.jpg" /> Fairmount Park is the Fall -- delicious!<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 254px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384001337385945618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBJuyxILtYf0o4AoO7TIp-wKx8feLiDsi9bCfFj9OMrH2AuI_lGHeVbEtW3-rzZzS5vLYZKok00ycsIDAe73BAwOvRRI-qjrriVpVccDuXOuwf3HDExTsI6OhtsD1GL972om9Lr8kD7ts/s320/1767797068_4522637ca1.jpg" /> The Philadelphia Art Museum in the Fall -- where's Rocky??<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384001332363550866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Y1pYR3QU2ra9jSaJlY1dHbcycIXVgNj2MXh_uvi7X2HZsUJkMTj11VIuhMg-V9jOr9R1FNbemor5H5k89EPhPUdwynowlIoOiRWxv1KeawcAJVymAjoD3mX269LUOmgf1mYhRf7x7rE/s320/Campus+Pics+27sig.jpg" />More Univ of PA -- what a beautiful campus, right in the heart of West Philly. Makes me want to head back to my teaching career. There is nothing like a college campus in the Fall.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 204px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 153px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384001326469305474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsxse875dwlYPPE9BrI8Z9BgfWIQOZVOzJqAZoJ6PT2ow3l4sbNU00xix5HUHRdrKPwPVCVvgrlJfJVL2Zw0q48cot-dYyYPtKEqEHQDrJG-lMj2WoUNmRO8Io6tgS8T_8qL7licez8Rg/s320/buck-new-hope-20041103-1614-q.jpg" /> New Hope, PA -- not too far from me in Bucks County. Very artsy -- very expensive, but very pretty.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 244px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384001320057791634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrmqmJud2cOu4csH8M6CzrfEmYwirK_xtO79oDegsvxYLDzHssGIpSv0DVGQzhoHGnUQRZ4xRPX6y0H36w49GU_GWjnhuNrxslS11jxHJMr3mg8_oawyAAd9KWA7_7pThNUboq5tJOqxw/s320/1_philadelphia_pennsylvania.jpg" /></div></div></div></div></div>The city at dusk on a Fall night. Perfection!</div><div></div><div><em>Thanks for stopping by!</em> </div>big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-5277465090647451662009-09-16T21:03:00.021-04:002009-09-17T10:41:01.175-04:00Aunt Daisy's and more....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnNHEM14e8t93Xgj-VwK9zNluxQlz0Lvi5eBWmA0EK2YvC6y_m_A3e6TjdfmW7Yjy23PHxrfm85IJdpFi5nnHQU9jfqTijwerUMNVwZri9IDhmU4KZ6pqTEWjRJZb9JAjrWLFKKu8aYg4/s1600-h/026.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382420196887882466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnNHEM14e8t93Xgj-VwK9zNluxQlz0Lvi5eBWmA0EK2YvC6y_m_A3e6TjdfmW7Yjy23PHxrfm85IJdpFi5nnHQU9jfqTijwerUMNVwZri9IDhmU4KZ6pqTEWjRJZb9JAjrWLFKKu8aYg4/s320/026.jpg" /></a> <div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 298px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382422123141356658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHNoJBmq65Y-IvOLn-qeT1_Q51V1tfDtwlKaukHdCFrP-fXIJDK2HfhNt__-xrzTL1uNPOniRfIkqRnNt599srs0rjSr_Coiy43CzfdL93dR_aSgle5nEI_7uqy6p9MDLxIwdTEJeJn3I/s320/006.jpg" /><br />Sorry I have been MIA for a few days. Had some problems with Blogger freezing up, and I’ve been trying to play with the camera settings to soften the lighting, but no luck. No matter what I do, or what setting I use, I either have a harsh light or a blur. Oh, well! And, I’ve been getting home from work later than usual, now that the summer is over, and we’re back to the insane Big City traffic again. There are some benefits to living in the Big City, but driving around is not one of them – it took me over an hour to get home last night and I was just beat.<br /></div><div>So. I know my bud Linda is just waiting with baited breath to hear about my trip to Aunt Daisy’s. The day was a little less than I had hoped, because we had a major storm here on Friday. Stacy had taken the day off to go, and we did, but she wasn’t feeling well, and I hate driving in the rain. The good news is that we figured out how to get there and back quicker from Philly, so it wasn’t too too bad, but we couldn’t enjoy the ‘beautiful Fall day” I was hoping for. That being said, Aunt Daisy’s is always a treat, regardless of the weather.<br />I had to be very conservative this time around, but, trust me, I could have had a ‘one of these, one of those’ days. Their shop is just too fabulous, and we spent quite a while just walking around and taking it all in. I did get this, which was very reasonably priced, and what I have been looking for for ages with no luck. And we slobbered over their 2 big adorable dogs who are just like people and greet you at the door. </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382419948547622754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL0tJsU7H6cQR_KiR3-60fCSfF5v_sQQsKU4JHAoBYob4-axZAZEeIpjU7aggEhItP8rQoMm3h-_fcyzzSSronmk0Its89jWq5-05YoeOspFq2JymUbs6p8BYQU-zVIjLwSi6SVFKSN_I/s320/003.jpg" />I also bought this textile, just because I love the warm colors and the texture. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 259px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382420595726462370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMDPHWaf5t4tuPdvkOb52lZsNa82R1WT5ftfNCYBGl67YvJiL3xOEylvZssCWmYwmWtIG1ehCAz305RWmacLgLwO4D9t7eQBcHo1KzqMdXmrWZHsg5iaWawcyvBepuioiIAABum-1xhH4/s320/001.jpg" /> <div></div><div></div><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382239856742043154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgur4vqFjW0IbauVG5C6smexPQSbCwaoD4ZS2HUh1xrtekUUHTeyA1PGKwm4od_TFo-PrR35a20lQo7red8OatctLSy-_ekfj8HfSw9Yx9Vw15Bf2aqawy_x8eASBFneQiFV11RuSv7jOs/s320/019.jpg" /> <div></div><div></div><div>We also stopped in to see Judy Doyle at Cinnamon Sticks (of course!!) – she is such a doll and the shop looks adorable with all of her Halloween goodies out. Bought a few small things, like a new seed bag and a few battery grunge candles.<br />We had a late lunch and came home because the weather was so bad, but it was sure worth it, and now looking forward to taking another trip up there around the holidays.<br />I mentioned that I had a wild Labor Day week decluttering and moving around the living room (again!). I think that this time, I found the right combo. The living room is much bigger and roomier this way, and feels much more welcoming. And I mentioned that I had totally decluttered the office/den, and while I don’t use it too much because of my laptop (living room more comfortable) it is finished and I love how it turned out. And I added some fall goodies, so I’m finished the big stuff for a while. It was a huge job. </div><div><div><div><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382410064501644994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdSlgnWVovKufFEYHlS5HBlc89BYd410wnWPnX1hvHUaNc-SKJ0Mk-FSp7Vthe2mCj_nJvPPk_b-cskkIyhkQUUUjeaw05skfnXx-bssoLmro-lY0S5O3IJeEoUlbiOB8nwW2u_Tx79yc/s320/001.jpg" /> (The little red sock is a cat toy!)<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382422112191370322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4MaZ7zpGVGKYNMJc1a3TOATaVeJ7_1-PvTo-jjKVur8f9A3tAem_XVwMyfhGe6EOlcXhCe16KzvZtjNTfhOOMgvbHHg46mz7sqXYIjE32yPLv9pg0ChbAkVINGKJR6TMWfkVtaAjB5A0/s320/013.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 234px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382410069546029138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyoAYMekNgxqQBLZjTfiGVVQp10IYPBqFcvMcSDZGCsh7jCLbr_LnD6urrcXN6HDb8JpOJPG8MXYugoIeCQxoVajalcgJRTBCpdqEFq1JkQ4x0YxgWQo-jYIdCwigMgK9qRh1m2nyZqhM/s320/002.jpg" /> <div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382240332238910754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwRB9o5hYn9rSGR-TII_zXXi4DQzkeoG23o0MIKBk-HXZwp3tLSs59BxxOcBjzAXgI35e8gLheunZQ2tvVVNgC3ZHLi-ANvB2QKBcelfvRfkyGLBLIjKqvmBCrE08UyxvIMT9Z9vQAnow/s320/017(1).jpg" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW0kE2qlUzteE_jToLPebKVyvrmtO3PuIRmOgAa2cmyE2k1lwUNjhmTyRL_Yryy3W-7k49oDjzJmKgi-1_jTayyLcKhsWX1vqhmHTN8oHKZCvHkCxArdWMUaHxAGAWurxJUecbnFHnr3k/s1600-h/021.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 311px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382240323917378674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW0kE2qlUzteE_jToLPebKVyvrmtO3PuIRmOgAa2cmyE2k1lwUNjhmTyRL_Yryy3W-7k49oDjzJmKgi-1_jTayyLcKhsWX1vqhmHTN8oHKZCvHkCxArdWMUaHxAGAWurxJUecbnFHnr3k/s320/021.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 295px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382239848168506866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC1jsQvkc1sQ8al3_8jZ3plcSeB3LZw6wbmi0sREGCM_YaknIMAeIqsjTh52NXcNhBqjLcHnb4g47HBeqHPZt8PMhRJ64j2l2OoDMENieOn_r5fUtvkwVuWXxwGjjNKzk6o5Cd-2Bi_f8/s320/025.jpg" /> We are enjoying some great Fall temps here most days, so what a delight to turn off the a/c and open the windows! Rainy again today, but the weekend should be beautiful.<br />I’ve been enjoying your blogs and all of your great Fall arrangements – I read them all even if I don’t always comment! And, of course, thanks to all of my peeps for joining my blog and checking out what I do with my little apartment!<br />Have a great day, all! I’m off to work!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-83613436392592419282009-09-11T16:36:00.005-04:002009-09-11T16:41:08.177-04:00Never Forget<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4kUWrLNJMdIFY-mosdmgEf7ztu7DEtbE8kG20zUYC04950TpdysU1g2CBrc5fbfmuLzVU5pRyxorLIzF7R8Gyy27fGJklilxhlZtVsVqCOR5mhNf4UiSg7GeBhLag8U35gsNaA_joKSA/s1600-h/9-11-01-logo.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 305px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380311542053692882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4kUWrLNJMdIFY-mosdmgEf7ztu7DEtbE8kG20zUYC04950TpdysU1g2CBrc5fbfmuLzVU5pRyxorLIzF7R8Gyy27fGJklilxhlZtVsVqCOR5mhNf4UiSg7GeBhLag8U35gsNaA_joKSA/s320/9-11-01-logo.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Remember, logo design by David Paranteau<br />The interpretation:<br />The black signifies the grief and loss of our nation (The Pentagon, the date, and the WTC towers in place of the number 11 in the date).<br />The white background represents hope of freedom, peace, and healing.<br />REMEMBER that freedom is worth preserving and also that it has never been won without loss. We remember our friends, our co-workers, spouses, rescuers, children, business partners, military and government officials, visitors to New York and our nation. We will never forget our fallen heroes.<br />The flag is our national emblem and represents the highest ideals of individual liberty, justice and equal opportunity for all. These ideals will help our nation cope with this tragedy.</span></div>big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675668338662990607.post-61067836857187334012009-09-10T16:32:00.013-04:002009-09-10T18:00:44.438-04:00FALL REDO (pt.1)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9BtpVWkFyJkAu-ybak3axgWPdWx6wVB0zfqq9_eCF7zzF-0YoSIQC7agaywkc1o5E2JglLYmN26u7ju6qw2Gjh5NjiMWbEGTA1h36AMK4jdV4J0MgR5yQfwbIdIlhR3I-DK2LYhOUhG8/s1600-h/imagesd.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 58px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 94px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379957572917361282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9BtpVWkFyJkAu-ybak3axgWPdWx6wVB0zfqq9_eCF7zzF-0YoSIQC7agaywkc1o5E2JglLYmN26u7ju6qw2Gjh5NjiMWbEGTA1h36AMK4jdV4J0MgR5yQfwbIdIlhR3I-DK2LYhOUhG8/s320/imagesd.jpg" /></a><br />Hi Blogbuds~<br />Before I get to the good stuff, I wanted to let you all know that my biopsies were fine and any and all 'suspicious' cells have been removed! So, I have a new incision to show off (!!) but all is well, Thank God, and I thank you all for your good thoughts and prayers. It was a little scary, and a reminder that we need to always be vigilant.<br /><br /><br />And then there was....another redo.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMgGd5CKI7rTdxjAly4cYPggSbbXHk-FJpnup3WNNPckyJDK3txJ8S5H8TH2poBj0y7gp-8cqtUs28mSCa2q1VcBmuJ7h3eYfzQBriAcvOeMvu5_B8oDxM5aMLcyfel7TvfkP1Z4Hi2XU/s1600-h/011.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379955899898209570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMgGd5CKI7rTdxjAly4cYPggSbbXHk-FJpnup3WNNPckyJDK3txJ8S5H8TH2poBj0y7gp-8cqtUs28mSCa2q1VcBmuJ7h3eYfzQBriAcvOeMvu5_B8oDxM5aMLcyfel7TvfkP1Z4Hi2XU/s320/011.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Labor Day, huh? Well, yes indeedy, I certainly 'labored.' In fact, I've been 'off' all week and used the time to declutter-- sure, I would have rather spent the week in the Caribbean or something nice like that, but that will need to wait until I'm back to earning my full salary! Sometimes I need a few days to just do the fall cleaning, declutter all of the junk that accumulates, and get organized. So that's what I did. I repainted my home office (FINALLY!!!) and (I'm embarrassed to say) filled up 2 trash dumpsters with junk, PLUS took 6 boxes to the TS to donate!!! And that doesn't include the furniture and book cartons that I dumped in my mom's garage!!!! So, after, yes, count them...5 days of cleaning, painting, hauling boxes and furniture, redoing and rearranging, I'm done!!! Tomorrow is my trip to see Judy at Cinnamon Stick as well as my long-awaited trip to Aunt Daisy's!!!! So, once I bring home some new goodies, I'll post "part 2" of my rearranged living room as well as my new goodies!!! We are expecting a rainy day here tomorrow, but who cares?? We're off to Hereford!</div><div><br />So, first, after I removed an indescribable amount of junk, I emptied the room and repainted. I used a color this time -- a warm chestnut. </div><div><div><div><div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 288px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379942222010038066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO7oDK8qAEAIH1yL-OYjVN_khXA8ihmah-lcltqjjGPYpdKJPb0LDWpYYdE0I2hICAtjWRHfhJnzUMYmmMAQzFQXPlgYpCHVIxNApYfIUw7g-J1iAJLlZLjBNqZ9kNCVyI7kHVL-O-uLU/s320/002.JPG" />(hmm, need to do something with the electric cords, huh??Not sure what, tho!) Any ideas?<br /><div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379942423471962050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFz0A4-hwgNxE5UO2gGpIca7uOuaEh15T5eWaJr9DsOE94cARBlBKtyHGjhXtka7bW3UqveKVYwnaXPhN4JZXhOiKGo9WRrsapoYMRPr_yATz9AL0tD1QLFSPz7gQHvOZEoOF8YBYjFYI/s320/006.JPG" />The room is small (as you might remember from past efforts!) -- this is the other side, and under the window. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379943041768519602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBaTDmKHtgQ5wiCVbhQoZ5X7ceT-f4jKPShgWKWV7D8wyclVQ4r7C4QA6Y5Uzua3UxaUg7zegV4wXqtAkltEWh0JXciaR5IPbtH5WEEEBqO5GHspondLsZmOISFE02f2VNz4IarG_eRi8/s320/003.JPG" /> It's FALL!!! I need to get a better pic of this display!! </div></div></div></div></div><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379943031554643410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvd_v-O4L0iKyd0hxe-Jvo3JO7-wzQ-vQWJwl_zePkdMaEh8wtsH6PJHZupwV8pj3plO09zmx6FvOFEW_Gu1-xjV4uqPi_Fw49lPfpeZWo-Otc3-pX4isG4dCfJa4sij_1gqi8xmnJVXE/s320/012.JPG" /></p><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379943035176415330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQIJSN37ZN5dKOrRimqURBAw-qVgBxcZacjhtcThlvc_IxdPAUjveF44GlYXCh7HH-ySU_5GJP74TLP-I1eIA2qohsB0nlTdFXMZWKHhiGK1zm0atGxG57ke8UknyJMdVYdXX35OYrz-U/s320/007.JPG" /></p><p>Here's the dining room display, with the furrball checking it out.</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379942616224204210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnbesKisVhtNK4He4-FC4nr90zFObHNBl9JDKOeoewM19hgw7DErRi_zFaSa6xc6EK5q11LGVusYtaOGnFNaU-ruuSMgJrimjYPd-4i0RUzBwYr8xeOoVmNk2qYQ76zv8yQl-WFoiPtSc/s320/008.JPG" /></p>And I did this little pumpkin with some paint and candles. It was an old cutting board that came out of the 'junk' -- except that this had potential!<br /><br />Isn't it great that Fall has finally arrived (more or less!) and that we can take all of our Fall goodies out of storage? I love this time of year!!!<br /><br />I'll be back soon with Part 2 (a MUCH roomier living room) and all of my goodies from our trip tomorrow! Like my redo of my bench in front of my sofa!! I like it so much I'm using it as my blog pic!big city primshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852194974703510729noreply@blogger.com4