Clarity

 

musing . . . 'gazing thoughtfully'

from my office window

 

breathing and just being . . .enchanted peace

from my swing

 

 

seeing clearly . . . in His time

from my soul

 

change is coming . . . stay tuned . . .



Daily Patriotic Reminders Here and There

As I was contemplating my Veteran's Day Post Veteran's Day 2014 it occurred to me that daily patriotic reminders abound atMuldoon
thanks to the retired Vet who lives here.

Way up high

and Way down low at Lucy's eye level

Even everyday essentials

Clutter Alert: The following pics are in the RG's domain over which I have very little say so ; )

 

I guess his theme on this beam is 'trains, planes & automobiles'.

Stored decos for American holidays.

 

 And things that simply bloom where they're planted.

 

 

Does he use this for paying his taxes?

 

 It doesn't spin stuck up there.

Maybe it reminds him of summer breezes.

 

 O.K. so this tote landed here by my own doing but it won't be hard to find when I want it.

 

Yep, daily reminders of our freedom are a good thing.

Veteran's Day 2014

 

“On this Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill our sacred obligations to our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much so that we can live free.”
—Dan Lipinski

 

Today I honor my husband and his service in the

U.S. Army - 1968-1971.

Saturday Scenery

Leaf mulching was on the agenda but I couldn't bring myself to disrupt the beauty of the scene outside the kitchen window.

There will be another day or nature will take care of them; whichever comes first.

...simplicity is not about being deprived. It is about discovering what is "enough in your life" -- based upon your lifestyle, values, and following the call of your soul -- and discarding the rest.

Christmas Morning Sunrise

From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised.

---Psalm 113:3

 

That verse sums up Christmas 2013 for me.

Preparations and activities just seemed to fall in place one by one this year and I was able to enjoy every minute.



Hoping each of you were also blessed and that we may all carry the joy into the new year.

Thanksgiving atMuldoon 2013

Thanksgiving atMuldoon was a simple affair this year; just the head turkey and myself for the meal.

 

 

But that didn't seem any reason for not enjoying the traditional fare.

Up early and lining up the needed items for our 'semi-homemade' Thanksgiving Dinner

 

 

While I was spreading flour everywhere, the RG (retired gardener) was making sure our feathered friends had their feast as well.

(and yes, he does befriend the occasional chickadee from time to time)

 

 

This was a super simple fruit cobbler recipe just begging for whipped cream on top.

But now why don't I have four of those molds. The remainder was baked in a small pie plate.

 

This was fun.

When I was growing up my Mother would spread the piecrust trimmings with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar.

I took it a step further and went for fall leaves and acorns using colored sugar and cinnamon/sugar.

This is one of a pair of depression glass plates that belonged to my Grandmother and I remember her using them on Thanksgiving.

 

and of course there was the traditional turkey nicely browned and seasoned; and pumpkin pie.

Wouldn't you think I would have taken a photo of that too?

 

And then came the surprise, our oldest son decided to visit with our four grandchildren; giving his wife a break from the chaos while she prepared their Thanksgiving Dinner to be shared with another family later in the day.

Nice surprise and made our day.

The day was completed by the rest of our family through Skyping, Texting, Calls from Tennessee and California; and of course Facebook with other friends and family.

 

We are blessed.

 

 

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Furniture Favorites

Two of my favorite furniture pieces belonged to my grandmothers.

This one was a birthday gift to my maternal grandmother on her 12th birthday in 1910.

This was a piece in a dining set which my father bought for his mother as a young man.

 



 Comforting memories.



Lessons from Lucy

Sharing with ...

http://viewingnaturewitheileen.blogspot.com/2015/04/saturdays-critters-68.html

 

Lucy has so much to teach me if I will take the time to observe and apply.

Today she reminded me of her Patience and Trust
Patience emphasizes calmness, self-control, and the willingness or ability to tolerate delay

She's there when we leave:

She's there while we're gone:

She trusts we will return:

Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary.

Thanks Lucy, I needed that.

 

 

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Two+ years---really?

Two+ years have gone by since I posted---really??? Too much work and all that .....
So I have resolved to bring some the fun back into my life.

It's great to see so many of your posts again and all the new pages too!

As far a posting; I'm lost and need to study the tutorials.

Not the most exciting post but let's see if I can at least get it uploaded.

Take Care
Gayle

where they landed

You may recall my flea market finds of last Sunday. Here is where some of them landed outdoors.


These pillows and mat didn't venture very far

and neither did the baskets

Now the search is on for some vintage garden tools to go inside.

And the colors in the sign "grow where you're planted" look like they aged with

this bench and were always a part of it.

Come on over and join me for Outdoor Wednesday with Susan at A Southern Daydreamer http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/2011/06/68-outdoor-wednesday-126.html

Take Care
Gayle

Living a Simple Life Being Thrifty

In a nutshell, for me being thrifty means:

1.Prioritizing
2.Living within my means
3.Not wasting

Today I'm sharing my nifty thrifty finds of this past Sunday and a couple more thrown in.
Inspite of gray skies, high humidity and a threat of showers off the RG (retired gardener) and I went to the local flea market. And here is what I gathered  for a total of less than $10.00.

This is probably my favorite thing. It's a nice heavy metal and I have a color scheme in mind for painting so it will probaly be a show and tell at some point. Not sure where it will go or what it will hold but I just love it. Suggestions????

Isn't this the prettiest plate? Originally bought it for under a flowerpot but now I can't bring myself to hide it there. Will probably use it to cheer up a sandwich at lunch from time to time.

(it appears larger in the photo)

These baskets nest inside one another and have already made their home on the side porch.

I've been on a white pitcher search lately. One has been added to the bathroom and the other in the bedroom.

These two wooden signs will go outside. Not sure where just yet. Will have to do some walking around first.

 Although I kind of like where this one is resting right now.

And these are two previous finds.

 This handsome guy with his foot raised to strut is on the a wall in the kitchen.

Note the lovely Sarah Bernstein peony blooming. I just love peonies. 

and the RG found this versatile stand at the end of a driveway marked 'take me I'm free'.

Wouldn't you know he would be more thrifty than me, sigh.

Today I will live a simple life that reflects good stewardship of the resources God has given me.

Joining Linda and all the others at Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2011/06/nifty-thrifty-tuesdays-no66-and-winner.html
and Tuesdays Treasures at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/2011/06/tuesdays-treasures.html

Take Care,
Gayle



MAJESTY is Blue

Am I the only one? Do they appear in you mind in color? Sometimes my mind's eye sees a word in living color. Majesty is BLUE.
Majesty is an English word derived ultimately from the Latin maiestas, meaning "greatness".
To be respected above everything else.
The sovereignty and power of God.

And when I think of Majesty I think of tall trees reaching to the majestic blue sky. So today I share with you a few of the trees in our yard reaching---

the mighty Pin Oak

the Blue Spruce - protector from the wind

the White Birch - slim but sturdy

the Sweet Gum - I love their star shaped leaves

the Japanese Maple - and love the added dimension of it's color

the solid Norway Maple - probably the oldest in our yard where we sit in the shade

and of course the Majestic Blue sky

Today I will worship His Majesty.

Joining Sally and all the others at Blue Monday. Stop on by

http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/2011/06/blue-monday-surgery.html

Take Care,
Gayle