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Donation Quilt Update

- robin

To have a chance to win this hand-made quilt, {Made by me}

go to the Komen website below

and donate at least $25.00 (or more!)

then please email me {Komen informs me too}

and

I will put your name on the Roll Call and your name in the bowl.

Email:

robin@robintolbert.com

Website:

Robin’s Komen Donation

Out of 30 available. 12 spots left.

Drawing will be May 18th, 2018. Friday

Thank you to the wonderful people who have donated so far!

ROLL CALL

Lisa A

Dima K

Karen C

Rosemary G

Kim & Gordon

Amanda C

Leslie M

Judy D

Lauren H

Denise P

Megan K

Michael K

Linda P

Rita L

Neslie

Lynn S

Lorie B

Dwight and Betty H

Only 12 spots are left…please consider being part of this wonderful group of supporters.

Or you might want to join us for  the 5K?

Matilda and Lauren are designing the TEAM BELIEVE shirts this year!

If have any questions,email me.

Have the best day….

love you.

Me

I Left Six Behind

- robin

Last night, we met friends for dinner at an Italian Bistro

where we brought our own wine.

The restaurant was busy, filled with people and music.

We visited and laughed….

and ate.

I had the ravioli and a salad.

It is wonderful sharing a meal with friends after a busy day.

What did you do last evening?

Love you.

Me

PS:

I ate only 1 roll and left 6 behind.

 

 

Go On Drinking Tea

- robin

I smile, of course,

and go on drinking tea,

“yet with these April sunsets, that somehow recall

my buried life and Paris in the Spring,

I feel immeasurably at peace and find the world

to be wonderful and youthful, after all.”

~T.S.Elliot~

***

Photo: The scarf/shawl I am working on.

Sometimes, you have to sit very still

and

let life happen around you.

Love you.

Me

In The Balance

- robin

What an interesting weekend it was.

Cold weather interfered with well laid plans.

On Saturday,

we ended up at the movies to see a comedy,

with Donald Sutherland.

Photo: At my desk, titled: In The Balance

The movie was  Leisure Seekers.

It is NOT a comedy. Not at all.

Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland are favorites of ours,

the acting was perfect….but the story …..well, not a comedy.

I wish we had investigated more about it before we went…

Yesterday, we went to church,

{and met the most wonderful Reverend

who was a substitute this weekend}

Then off to Dallas, Children’s Theater

to see the play,

Legend of The Bluebonnet.

{with Matilda, Lauren & Josh}

It was such a good production. It had heart.

We came home to Sunday Dinner and Movie.

Pizza, salad and bread. {we even had wine}

We did not watch a movie completely through…

so it does not count.

Last week, I received some wonderful messages.

From wonderful people.

To those of you who reached out and touched me…merci.

Life is a sensitive balance

and

as we journey forward, we must keep that balance .

We all lose the balance at times….

and that is ok…it happens to all of us.

We must just keep smiling and keep going.

Insert smiley face here!

Love you.

Me

Beyond The Happy

- robin

It is Friday and I am feeling  really down.

So, in combat with the blues, today I will knit a scarf.

Using the beautiful blue yarn that I bought in France.

When it is finished, I will sew pearls on it.

Perhaps I will make a dress to match.

Happy Friday.

Love you beyond all things that make us happy.

Me

 

Lauren’s Birthday and Other Random Thoughts

- robin
Photo: Ramen noodles for dinner

Yesterday was my oldest Daughters birthday.

She is a wonderful person, an amazing mother & wife and an artist.

I found myself  thinking back over the years….

Where did the time go?

I am not quite sure where the time went,

but what a wonderful journey it has been.

I am thankful every day for my life and the people who are part of it.

Last night, I made ramen bowls for dinner.

Larry and I sat, talking about the day and Lauren’s birthday.

It was a perfect Monday.

Love you.

Me

Looking Back on Easter Weekend

- robin

On Saturday morning,

we went to Matilda’s first softball game.

Her team won.

***

On Saturday night, we Celebrated Lauren’s birthday with SUSHI!

***

On Sunday we went to church, took a drive

and

went to Easter dinner at one of my favorite restaurants.

We sat over wine and a fabulous dinner,

Talking about the weekend and how blessed we are.

I even splurged and had a piece of cake for dessert.

We came home, and I was miserable because I had eaten to much food.

We watched Jesus Christ Superstar

and

cuddled.

It was a weekend to remember.

Easter 2018.

Love you.

Me

For Spring

- robin

 

Photo: Easter 1987. Lauren left-Jamison right

It has been a lovely week.

The world is preparing for Spring

by

washing off the winter blues.

Little girls are in sweet dresses

and hunting for colored eggs filled with candy.

The sun is staying high in the sky till late in the evening

and

irises in the garden are preparing to bloom.

The world is preparing for Spring.

Have a wonderful Easter.

Love you.

Me

Beyond The Pigeon

- robin
Photo: Groucho Bird in Paris

This is one of my all-time favorite Paris shots.

There is one focal point,

but with a dozen other things happening around it.

{the weather, the traffic, the Eiffel}

Just like in life.

Yesterday, My Larry and I were talking about that.

We tend to notice the main thing about people,

but honestly, let other “friend” things slide.

{we  never know what things someone is going through}

It upsets me, thinking that maybe a  friend needed  me,

and I never noticed that they were sad, mad, upset or just tired.

I promise to pay attention better,

but you are always welcome to send me an SOS.

There are times when I need a friend too….

so I understand.

It is time to look past the pigeon and notice the world around him.

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

Lo And Behold

- robin

This morning, I would like to thank all of  you.

You left messages here, on Face Book, texted me…

and remembered me in your prayers.

I loved reading messages filled with so much love and care.

Thank you, so much.

Yesterday, I got much done.

Photo: Favorite tea, movie and knitting

I watched The Little Prince, enjoyed tea

and knitted on a project that needs completed.

***

Photo: Plant, Chocolate Soldier

The plant, in the kitchen is blooming.

It was dormant all winter and was boring.

{almost to the point of giving it away}

But, lo and behold….a lovely red-ish flower appeared,

Small pleasures.

Love you.

Me