My days have been passing in a blur. Life is touched by my best of friends. They ask: How are you. That is when you know that someone cares. Just saying: How are you and then listening to the answer makes someone, very special in your life.
My Larry took me to the Kimbell Museum last Saturday. The Renoir Exhibit was open to members and Larry took me to ART and lunch.
I like Renoir, but his work does not “thrill” me. I do have a favorite Renoir. It is a beautiful piece and it gives me a calm feeling.
Photo: Title:Girl Crocheting
I took this shot on Saturday. I wanted to share the painting in the lighting as I saw it…..calm. Right? It makes me sigh.
It is Tuesday morning. The sun is not up yet….let the blurr begin.
It has been raining all morning and all I could think of is, tea and scones. White chocolate chip scones, with Earl Grey tea, in my Lenox tea cup. {the tea cup is important}
Isn’t life wonderful? When we are worried or upset, there is a comfort zone that we escape into. We all have a comfort zone and everyone’s zone must be as individual as their DNA.
The scones are out of the oven. Larry took half of them next door to our wonderful neighbors and then Larry and I will each have one and take the rest to grand daughter Matilda.
Photo: White chocolate chip scones
Be happy, each moment of today is a gift. Even when it is raining like crazy.
Larry and I go on Fall Holiday next month . Why does it feel like we leave tomorrow? { just wishing, I suppose?}
Today, I am starting the prayer list. Each year, Larry and I gather a list of names of people who are in need of prayer. While on holiday we light candles and pray for each person. We call this, “First Night Prayers”….if you would like your name or someone whom you know, who is in need of prayer put on the list…..Please email me at: [email protected]
Along with Prayers today, I am finishing another Christmas gift. Getting everything finished early feels “right” to me this year. Fingers crossed that I can manage it all.
At least, the dog days of summer are finally over.
Photo: The Atlanta Areboretum
Because the season has changed, I feel inspired to get things organized and some ART completed. When I feel this way, I usually like the ART I create. That is unusual for me to like anything I create. You can smile.
Taking about ART. Larry and I saw a movie last weekend. It was titled, Pain And Glory. It is a Spanish movie with English subtitles. I loved the movie….and in the movie was the most amazing ART. I am planning to see the movie again, just to look at the ART. Check it out..the movie is great.
Photo: Last weeks movie
Please have a good Thursday….it is my favorite day of the week.
Last year, while in London, I bought a new hat at Kensington Palace. It was on sale at a huge bargain. This autumn I made a scarf to match it, using two different yarns combined. {a wool and a mohair}
Photo: Scarf and Hat
This morning while finishing up the scarf by weaving in pieces of yarn, I brought out the new hat. I cannot wait to wear them both.
What are you excited for as this Autumn season makes itself known?
Breast Cancer fact: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers.
Photo: Pink at the Imaging center
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Yesterday, between conference calls and reports, at lunch, Larry, Pink and I went to the blood donation center. Larry gives double reds twice a year. Yesterday was the day. I cannot give blood.
Photo: At Carter Blood Center
When Larry donates, we never know what will happen. He gets ill, passes out, or various other interesting things happen.
That is why, whenever he gives blood, double reds, we go and have a hamburger after. Even if he does not want it, this is what we do. The protein seems to help him very much.
Photo: Pink at lunch
Today before he went to work, Larry and I walked our laps at the lake. He seems fine. {for now} It is Friday and I am glad. It is going to be a busy weekend, but one filled with special people.
Breast Cancer fact: This year, an estimated 41,760 women will die from breast cancer in the U.S.
Photo: Pink in tulle
I hated sharing the above fact with you. There is one way to change that number. Have your yearly screenings.
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Today is going to be hot…again. My afternoon is super busy but this morning is just for me. {Larry is in Dallas}
Since I finished Lauren’s Christmas gift, {don’t worry about me mentioning her gift. She never reads ze blog} I am starting on my Halloween costume. We have a few events that I wear a costume to and waiting till the last minute drives me mad. Besides. I love how happy people are around Halloween.
Photo: Hat fabric and pattern
Today is “Hat Day” using the pattern shown. The hat I am making is the view on the bottom left. The hat will be red, lined in dots.
It was a coincidence that I chose the dot fabric. It matches the boots I bought weeks ago!
Photo: My new Wellies
Will you celebrate Halloween this year? {I dislike when people say that they do not celebrate Halloween because it is an evil holiday. Halloween can be anything YOU want it to be. Please don’t use the excuse evil….because, if your heart is true, you can do anything} My plan is to make people smile this year! Last year I had the same plan. BUT I tried on a huge costume head at the market to make Larry laugh. For my reward and trying on that huge head, I got my very first case of pink eye. Go figure. Sixty four years old and getting pink eye for the first time The fun thing is, I can still hear Larry laugh when I tried on the costume head!
My sewing machine has brand new red thread threaded in it and I am off to make a hat! I have never made a hat like this before. Stay tuned!
*Breast cancer fact : 62% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at a localized stage, for which the 5-year survival rate is 99%. This is where my breast cancer fits in. I was stage one prior to surgery. During surgery they discovered that the tumor was much larger. I then became stage two in a matter of moments. Early detection is life saving.
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Yesterday, Pink and Paddington went with Larry and I to the fabric store. I am making a Halloween costume. What I have planned needs blue and red fabric. Bet you cannot guess.
Photo: Pink and Paddington
You can guess, but just don’t guess out loud. The little Paddington in the photo is from Paddington Station in London. His pearls are from Poip’u Kaua’i. Pink was given to me and it was a special gift. They are my treasures.
There is a Christmas gift in progress, on the floor of my work room, it is almost finished. When it is complete, I will start to make my Halloween costume and then I have one more Christmas gift to finish before November. My goal: To finish all hand work before going away on holiday. HOLIDAY!!!
My back has been hurting and I feel like I have taken on to much. Making two huge Christmas gifts this year and there are 85 days till Christmas! It seems so far, but it will be here sooner than we imagine.
The sun is streaming into the room. It is 80 degrees outside. Already I have a little fan blowing on me as I work at the sewing machine. It is an interesting morning. I feel tired but inspired, with a get things done attitude.
I wish you a happy day. Please fill it with all of the things you love. That way, if something unexpected happens, you will be surrounded by love.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month- *The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2019 about 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women.
Photo: Pink in the studio
I am happy to start October, Breast Cancer Awareness month today. {one day early} Pink is in the work room, my mammogram is scheduled and I feel super nervous. The breast surgeon I have gone to during my 7 year breast cancer journey, retired this year. It feels like I have been left alone on a new journey. Sweet, wonderful Larry reminded me that I do not need certain things anymore.
I can do this!!!
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Sunday Picnic
Photo: Heart shaped sandwiches, white chocolate scones and Champagne
Yesterday I planned a picnic, created the menu, baked and made goodies.
We had chicken salad and pimento cheese, heart shaped sandwiches. Sweet, salty mixed nuts and white chocolate scones. Tsarine Champagne and for dessert we had macaroons and truffles.
Photo: Picnic dessert
We sat on our bench at the Dallas Arboretum, enjoying the picnic in extreme heat. It was September 29th and our picnic was one to remember.
I am glad the weekend is over. This month holds many, wonderful and interesting things. {including Halloween!}
I woke early this morning with a migraine head-ache. Skipping my walk, I stayed in bed. Soon enough the news shouted BREAKING NEWS. {whistle blower testimony}
So, here I am, an “everyday American” watching history being made from bed. My idea of right and wrong are, forgive me, but they are black and white. How can there be so many versions of the truth?
I am non-partisan and do not share my political views, so please, do not assume anything.
I am watching the BREAKING NEWS from bed and feel sad for our country, but will share this. No color is brighter than black and white.
