Author: robin

Harvest Moon and Various Joyful Moments

- robin

Larry and I do not watch much network TV

but we have found a few series

in

Amazon Prime and Netflix that we like.

One of my favorites is

GRANTCHESTER

We watch it on AMAZON Prime

But it is PBS, so it is in other places too.

Grantchester link

There is something calming and charming about

this show…

*****

Yesterday was a wonderful day.

It was beautiful outside,

I worked on Christmas gifts

and last night was

the full, harvest moon.

Thank you Neil Young

for one of my favorite songs….

Harvest Moon Link

***

I found this video…

and when Larry watched it, he used the word, mesmerized.

Enjoy….

Have a happy, wonderful day.

Love you!

Me

Remembering Roberta

- robin

Last week, Larry and I said goodbye to an old friend.

Roberta was a wonderful part our lives for over 30 years.

We met Roberta at church when we joined the

First Presbyterian Church of Plano.

I taught Sunday School and Larry was an elder.

Roberta was part of these committees

and welcomed us with a huge heart.

She loved her children, Arts and Crafts and trashy novels.

I loved how strong she was…

and once her mind was made up about something

that was the end of discussion.

I will remember teaching Presbyterian Women how to

quilt and knit….

{I taught these classes for the city of Plano

and Roberta though it would be great

if I taught them to the women of our church}

She never finished her knit or quilt projects.

The visiting,  sharing an example of faith and fellowship

were her favorite part of the classes.

She was a member of Friends Book Club.

{she was the one who invited me to join}

We will be meeting Tomorrow

and

Roberta will be in our thoughts and prayers…

and she will be missed.

Rest well dear friend.

Love you.

Me

Quiet Tuesday

- robin

Larry is off to emergency meetings.

A new hurricane is brewing  {Irma}

and

he has many clients/restaurants in FLA.

who are bracing for a new storm.

It is super quiet in The Cottage right now.

My work area is mess.

It does not inspire me at all

but today I will sew.

Just sew and sketch.

here is the funky dress I am making.

I am making it out of an easy dot fabric,

and I figure that I am either

going to love this dress or hate it.

{I will let you know tomorrow.}

I have so much to do today…..

best get busy.

Be happy….

Love you.

Me

Sunday, Dinner and Movie

- robin

Can you hear me sigh?

Sunday, Dinner and Movie was spectacular.

We had stuffed eggplant, zucchini and a cheese plate.

Blindfold, white wine

and our movie was

My Old Lady.

I must admit, we started laughing

in the middle of the movie and could not stop.

{we kind of missed the end of the movie…}

Did you  know that My Larry

Peels off wine labels for his wine journal?

I LOVE his wine journals…

they are ART and moments wrapped all together.

Was your weekend spicy?

Happy Labor Day.

Love you.

Me

So Much To Say

- robin

I have an awesome post in my head.

I hope you read it. I want you to read it.

It has the perfect amount of sarcasm and rude comments.

I have so much to say! Yes, I am smiling and laughing.

You  stopped listening to my voice 20 years ago,

But the wonderful thing is, lots of other people still hear me.

Robin’s Essay

After I did not fit into my “step mothers” idea of  family,

{i looked to much like my mother?}

you all found any reason to move me out of the family.

Granted, it was Norman’s {my bio father} idea,

but you went along with it.

This is important….you went along with it,

dragging cousins and friends along with you.

They thought I did something really awful. I didn’t. You know that too.

Remember when our cousin ripped off Normans charge card

and payed for an entire semester of college with it?

Do you know it was Larry and I who talked to Norman

and made the situation ok ?

But no one did that for me.

This past month, cousins that disowned me 20 years ago,

came out of the wood work. Not to reconcile,

but for information they needed to contact “other” cousins.

How rude and disrespectful is that?

It says more about them than it says about me.

But the funny thing is

I am not hurt, I just want you to know…

That I am so much better without your dramas….

To those who follow Robin Toujours,

I apologize.

Sometimes you just have to call ignorance

when ignorance is spotted.

Me

Bright and Cool

- robin

 It is 8:30 am and I am sitting at my work table

trying to plan tomorrow’s dinner and movie.

I know….messy……

BUT.

I can feel the change in weather.

Autumn is upon us

and

although I have things to do, places to be, people to see…

I am missing my Pug Girl today.

Goodness she loved this time of year.

The mornings bright and cool,

the nights cuddling on the big bed.

I know that life goes on,

but merde, it is difficult sometimes.

{but how blessed am I to have had such a wonderful life?}

Dear ones,

Have a happy Saturday.

Enjoy your moments and smile when you remember

special moments from the past.

Love you more than candy.

Me

Simple Moments

- robin

Yesterday,

I organized  plans/lists  for Christmas gifts.

I will be making everyone’s gifts again this year.

Lauren’s gift  is almost finished! YAY.

I ordered materials from amazon and other stores.

It is a bit overwhelming, but I can do it.

There is one gift, {for Josh}

that I suspect will be in progress while in France.

But, that’s ok.

At least I have started planning.

***

Last evening, Larry and I babysat Matilda.

Lauren and Josh had a teachers meeting.

We arrived and Matilda ran out to the car,

hugging us hello.

She is brave, beautiful and quite brilliant.

She ran to the porch and picked a flower, handing it to me.

She made my day.

I wore the flowers in my hair

and as the evening progressed, I took them out and took this photo.

Simple moments of pure beauty,

I hope  they will live in my heart forever.

Love you.

Me

The Sea Glass

- robin

I have not been sleeping  well.

so, I have been working.

Yesterday I took sea glass that I found on Kaua’i

{ brought the pieces of glass home in a little bag

and drilled holes in the smooth pieces}

and made a necklace.

This is my design.

The fun thing is, I get to work

color, beads and glass from the sea.

Happy things.

The materials I use are so lovely they make me smile.

This necklace is for a good friend

who is thoughtful and nurturing.

She lived in Houston and has been stung,

along with the rest of us,

by this unreal disaster named Hurricane Harvey.

Today is the day to let your loved ones

and friends, know how much you care.

Well, at least, that is my plan.

Love you beyond the sea glass…..

Me.

Key Lime Pie~ Chef Valentine

- robin

Citrus awesomeness.

Larry and I have been trying to eat “better”

meaning that I must be more conscious

of what is going into our bodies.

Here is a recipe that looked good.

Key Lime Pie for 280 calories.

KEY LIME PIE

INGREDIENTS

CRUST

1 cup graham crackers

1 Tablespoon brown sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 ounce premium white chocolate, chopped fine

2 Tablespoons butter,melted

1 Tablespoons canola oil

Cooking spray

***

FILLING

1/2 cup plain 2% reduced fat Greek yogurt

1/2 cup fresh lime juice

1/2 teaspoon lime zest

3 large egg yolks

1 {14 oz} can fat free sweetened condensed milk

3/4 cup fat free frozen whipped topping

***

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Crust: combine crumbs, sugar, salt and chocolate in bowl.

Stir well to combine.

add butter and oil.

Toss with a fork till moistened.

Spray 9″pie plate with Pam

Press crumb mixture on bottom and sides of plate.

Bake at 350 for 8-10 min.

COOL COMPLETLY

Filling: place yogurt, lime juice, zest,3 egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk

in bowl.

Beat at medium speed for 2 min.

Pour into cooled crust.

bake at 350 for 15 min, till filling is “set”

COOL COMPLETLY

cover and chill for 2 hours.

Serve with whipped topping.

Calories per slice- 280

Enjoy,

Till next time,

Valentine

 

 

Prayers and Promises

- robin

Yesterday, I made a Key Lime Pie.

It was good, Larry loved it.

Today is a crazy, busy day,

and

I promise that tomorrow, Chef Valentine

will have the recipe posted.

***

I am struggling this week.

I still have the last of my chest cold hanging on.

The flooding in Texas has me anxious and worried

for friends, family and Larry’s clients.

A good friend of mine has passed away.

Her visitation and service is later this week.

At times like these,

Life seems so tense….

I am thankful for my faith.

{and the Lords Prayer}

Our Father who art in heaven….

I love you.

Me