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Sunday, Dinner and Movie

- robin

It is a foggy Monday Morning.

I have been tired and sad.

Such is life, oui?

Yesterday, Larry took me to the Dallas Arboretum for an “airing”…..

It was perfection.

We came home and I made dinner.

Whole roasted chicken, rice, salad and cake for dessert

Photo: Half chicken and rice
Photo: Salad
Photo: Angel Food cake and strawberries

The movie for Sunday was PICNIC.

A 1955 classic.

***

I would like to thank the awesome people who

have donated to Komen Race For The Cure in my name.

I will be writing to you personally, but till then,

I send crushing hugs.

I am honored to be remembered  in such a way.

Love you,

Me

 

 

Off To The Gym

- robin

I am sad that Valentines Day is over.

Since Larry and I celebrate for a week,

It is just now hitting me that

it is over.

***

Last night, Chef Valentine was in the kitchen.

Dinner was amazing.

Stuffed acorn squash and grapes.

It was delicious.

Confession: I ate a little piece of chocolate cake for dessert.

It was a SLIVER.

After such a good meal, how could a little cake hurt?

This morning, when pricked my finger, used the diabetic monitor,

my numbers were back in the danger zone!

CRAP!

I have to say bye now…..I am off to the gym.

Gotta work off that cake.

I have come to the conclusion, that growing old sucks.

Love you.

Me

 

 

 

 

The Garcia’s, Fridays and Quilts

- robin

I do not know why this week has been stressful.

My days are busy. Filled with Love & Joy.

I keep track of my days with…the quilt calendar.

Each year Mr and Mrs Garcia {dear friends}  send me a calendar for Christmas.

It rests front and center on my Grandfathers desk

with a “Person” Paperweight on the weeks as they pass.

{paperweight by Lauren}

Photo: Calendar from Mr and Mrs Garcia

It is a “quilt” calendar and inspires me daily

not to mention, I think of the Garcia’s too.

What do you use to track your days?

***

My Larry has taken my car to have the recalled airbag exchanged.

How long does  THAT take?

It is very stormy and foggy outside.

Today is another day of quilt making.

Photo: Thursday, piecing quilt. Orchid holds down large sections as they are completed.

Friday is around the corner!

I am looking forward to this weekend….

Love you beyond  quilt fabric.

Me

 

It Is That Time

- robin

My friends and family know the story.

I was diagnosed with breast cancer, June 2012.

This past year,  2017, was the end of 5 years of treatment!

My journey does not stop there.

We found my cancer by EARLY DETECTION

and

Larry and I support any organization who funds Mammograms

for women who cannot afford a screening.

So, it is that time.

I would love your support .

Donation,  Joining Larry and myself at the race {we walk},

We have the BEST time….

Photo: My girls at the KOMEN race for the cure

prayers, or just by being a good friend.

A quilt, will be auctioned  with all proceeds going to Komen…. stay tuned.

Or support me by getting your mammogram.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart….

as my friends and family never fail to amaze me.

My Komen page is HERE

Thank you again…love you.

Me

 

AUCTION QUILT UPDATE……and Happy Tuesday.

- robin

Good morning.

Before you read today’s post….

There is an update on the Auction page.

Link—>  Update on auction quilt

Now……..

Photo: Tulips from Lauren, Josh & Matilda

The house is filled with sweet energy today.

Tulips welcomed me this morning and I went out on the patio.

And guess what?

The chives have grown 2 inches since last week.

Photo: Chives reaching for spring

The Cottage is ready for spring!

Photo: quilt squares, numbered and ready

My studio is cluttered with quilt pieces. Lovely.

Have a happy, happy day.

Love you.

Me

This Brand New Week

- robin

On Friday,

we picked Matilda up and took her on an adventure.

We saw the movie, Paddington Bear and then played the

afternoon away at  Dave and Busters

Photo: Matilda at Dave & Busters

She spent the night at The Cottage.

The next day, Saturday,  she helped Larry feed the birds.

Photo: Matilda in the garden
Photo: Matilda reading a book sent to us from my friend, the author, Ingmar Gregorzewski

The book is in German. Now we must translate it!

Photo: Matilda working on the dollhouse

Matilda was a  perfect guest and our time went to fast.

Sunday, My Larry scrubbed the kitchen floor.

How wonderful is that?

Photo: Old Cottage floor, sparkling clean!

Today is rainy. I will work on the auction quilt…..and make soup.

Photo: Bounty for today’s Crock Pot soup

Last week, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

I take medicine and test my hemoglobin numbers every .

I have been walking 3 miles 5 times a week….and  eating better.

Larry threw the M&M’s that were in the candy jar…..into the trash

and he is behind me 100%.

It had been a long eventful week.

I am looking forward to quiet time piecing the special auction quilt,

and exercising at the  indoor track.

May your day be one filled with quiet, reflecting  moments too.

{and exercise!}

Ok, now  I must go dice up that acorn squash!

Love you.

Me

 

 

Dear Jimmy Kimmel

- robin

Before I start my “rant”, please know that there is an update on the auction item page.

Link:  Auction Quilt Update

I have had an interesting week.

A medical diagnosis has once again changed my life.

{I will share later}

And…the poor students in Florida.

My heart is broken for the families and friends.

Life was once again cut short by insane, selfish behavior.

What kind of person needs an assault weapon?

Just explain to me, why?

Dear Jimmy Kimmel,

I am the middle of three daughters.

While growing up, I always wished for a brother.

Just like you.

You have a passion for what is RIGHT that takes our breath away.

You have the platform to bring “wrong” right up front and slap it around a bit.

Forget Oprah for President…My vote is for you.

I often wonder as a citizen, I am being heard….

until your monologue. You are speaking for so many of us.

Your spirit makes me happy and yes, NOW IS THE TIME FOR GUN CONTROL!

Bless you.

Robin

In case you missed Jimmy’s monologue….it is below.

***

I am not often a “fan” of anyone…….but I do wish I had a brother.

Love you.

Me

 

Better Late Than…..

- robin

It is late.

I walked  laps around the lake this morning.

Photo: tired feet

When I came home, I turned on the

Rachmaninoff Symphony.

{it is amazing}

Photo: Larry bought me my favorite symphony!

I went out on the patio, and noticed,

The chives are peeking out from their winters sleep!

Seeing the gorgeous green make my day.

Photo: Chives in Terra cotta

I planted a philodendron in the head pot….

GREEN, again. Is there a theme happening here?

Photo: Plant in head planter.

I am caught up now…and will work on the auction quilt.

Imagine, this sweet quilt absorbing Rachmaninoff.

What shall you absorb today?

Love you.

Me

 

Valentine Happy Face

- robin

Happy Valentine’s Day!

It is one of my favorite holidays.

{perhaps because it is filled with LOVE?}

Larry Proposed to me 41 years ago today!

Happy Anniversary, My Larry!

***

This morning, my phone rang before I was out of bed.

A little voice said:

Robi, are you coming to have lunch with me at school today?

Sweet Matilda.

Some gifts are so priceless it takes your breath away.

***

Photo: Testing the philodendron plant in the head pot before I plant it. {I think I like it}

I am still in my nightie.

Larry is leaving for meetings in a moment

and I will work on projects this morning.

{ Quilting, painting  and planting plants!! Happy face}

Tonight is Valentine  date night.

I cannot wait.

Have a perfect day! Love you!

Me