January Re-Runs . . .

 

I'm looking forward to.

(photos from January 2016)

Daily visitors

Indoor Gardening
then and now

Jigsaw Puzzles

Bright brisk mornings

Just to name a few.

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In the Midst of it All . . .

remember to pace yourself

we all have our limits

Christmas Reflections

Anonymous

It’s sharing your gifts, not purchasing gifts;
It’s not wrapping presents, its being present
and wrapping your arms around the ones you love;
It’s not getting Christmas cards out on time,
It’s sending any card, anytime, at the right time;

Message of the Christmas Tree: Life Is "Ever Green"St. John Paul II

The message of the Christmas tree, is that life is "ever green" if one gives: not so much material things, but of oneself: in friendship and sincere affection, and fraternal help and forgiveness, in shared time and reciprocal listening.

Joy is the True Gift of Christmas
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

     

     "Joy is the true gift of Christmas, not the expensive gifts that call for time and money. We can communicate this joy simply: with a smile, a kind gesture, a little help, forgiveness. And the joy we give will certainly come back to us.…Let us pray that this presence of the liberating joy of God shines forth in our lives."

  

(two out of seven of the 'Merry' in my Christmas) 

Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. 

Video games will break, pearl necklaces will be lost, golf clubs will rust, but giving the gift of love will endure.

Wishing everyone 

moments of Reflection

the Beauty of 'Evergreen'

Joy

Love

Wonder

Merry Christmas

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In the Kitchen

Five Things I'm Thankful for

As a morning person, preparing a crockpot meal for evening

wins out over getting started in late afternoon

Bless the person who invented the 'dough' hook.

Pie making is not my favorite kitchen experience

and the dough hook makes a world of difference in

the number of homemade pies the RG enjoys in one year ;) 

Running water - I'm old enough to remember the homes

of family and neighbors with no running water.

I give thanks for it often.

 

The Bread Maker - this is non essential but it was a gift

and we enjoy the breads from time to time.

Aaaah, the Microwave - multiple uses all day long

but a hot cup of cocoa to end the day . . .

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I Prefer . . .

camera shots.
Hunting serves a purpose in our area with a growing population of wild life without enough food. It's just not my 'bag'.
I prefer shooting photos for Friday's Hunt.

The letter 'W'

This little Jotul 'W'ood burning stove 

has kept the main part of our home 'W'arm for many years.

Small, reasonably clean and with a small window for atmosphere; it is perfect for our cozy little home.

(not to mention saving on fuel costs)

This week's Favorite

Our very own palace guard

Machine

Machines come in all shapes and sizes

ma·chine

noun

1. 1.

   an apparatus using or applying mechanical power and having several parts, each with a definite function and together performing a particular task.
2. 
   

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&
Photo Friday w/Michelle

Keepin' On

Keepin' On.

Joining Today's Flowers w/Denise
and
Friday Floral Fotos

Moon at Sunrise

Joining Skywatch Friday

Skywatch - 14 Aug 2016

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The Whole Story

Friday's Hunt 

• 'P'
• Week's Favorite
• Whole

'P'

peek-a-boo

House Finch

'Week's Favorite'

A little fluff

It reminds me of the Swing Ride at a carnival.

'Whole'

One Whole Egg

Recipes sometimes call for 1 whole egg.

Have you ever tried to adjust a recipe and achieve 1/2 egg?

I have and it's a pure guessing game. 

I guess this counts

for those who are watching their cholesterol. 

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Left Over Favorites with Critters

'L' 

Leftover Photos from Cook Forest

Arts and Crafts

'Favorite'

among many

Critters

a couple friendly tourists

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Skywatch-er

Immediately thought of the crow's nest of a ship.

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Kitchen Temptation at Sunset?

'K' - Kitchen

'Favorite' - Temptation

'Yellow or Gold'

Lakeside: Golden sunlight at sunset.

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Surprises; Simple Pleasures

'J'

'J'ust a fact.

Lucy never ceases to amaze us with the comfort zones she creates all on her own. And watching her do it is entertaining.

This body pillow was laying across the back of the sofa before she 're-arranged' things to her satisfaction and snuggled in.

'Favorite'

I called it a hovercraft; the RG chose drone.

'Surprise'

See 'Favorite' above. I was capturing the butterfly and spied the bee when I downloaded the photo.

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Wildflowers at Sunrise

Enjoyed these on a sunrise excursion this week.

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I Favor Pink

well not necessarily but it worked for this week's hunt.

•  'I' - Incredible Image

Imagining forms in clouds is a simple pleasure.

Do you see the woman at the prow of a ship

and the ocean waves below?

• 'Favorite'

Undoubtedly my favorite for the week so far.

• 'Pink'

A photo meme I created for 'Musing Along'.

Joining

Friday's Hunt

and

Skywatch Friday

At Their Peak

It's been an odd growing season for our garden.

But recent rains have given the flowers a boost.

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Willy Nilly Around the Kitchen

Keeping things corralled

A ceramic box where the RG 

tosses receipts for the bookkeeper

(Goodwill thrifty find)

Frequently used cooking utensils

(Pitcher - Goodwill thrifty find) 

Easy access

(Fridge & Freezer Box - Target) 

In the Pantry Cupboard

 (plastic baskets in all sizes and colors;

I use them all around the house - Target)

At a glance spices

(Walmart office section)

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Willy Nilly Friday 5 w/Tanya