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Monday, June 17, 2024

 Remember Me?

I just re-discovered my blog, and was surprised at how positive I used to be back in the old days. Maybe I'll try to start updating the blog. Even though no one reads it, it might help me focus on the positive and funny things going on right now.

Friday, February 21, 2020

Still here ....

I spent over an hour cleaning up yesterday, but am still not finished. No progress to report today, because I spent the afternoon at Sam's Club ordering new glasses.  They will be ready in 10 days. I also had my favorite treat -- an all-beef hot dog and a 3 berry shake for $3.13.  Not sure which I like better - the taste or the price! (Actually love them BOTH!) Hope to have some real progress tomorrow -- which is the first day of Spring Training Exhibition Games!  GO, Red Sox!


Thursday, February 20, 2020

I'm Baaaaack .... and in under 7 months!

I just stumbled across my blog, which kinda fell by the wayside for some stressful, depressing reasons which I won't get into.  I'm working on trying to get my mojo back.  My house is currently on the verge of being qualified for an episode of "Hoarders", but I'm trying to get disqualified ASAP.  Last week I had a brief reminder of the joy that crafting brings me, and I have to clean off the table so I can dive in and return to crafty heaven. Time is running out for me to order some crafts supplies before the catalog expires, and I need to revive and follow my own rule before I can do so.  I'm going to follow the "Fly Lady"  advice, and set the timer for 20 minutes and see how much I can clean off the table!  Later! ...

Saturday, July 27, 2019

Even a Nerd Can Be a Rebel ....

So today would have been Papa's 91st birthday, and it turned out to be a pretty good day down here.  I was in the mood to make some funny/sarcastic/snarky cards, using some stamps from companies other than Stampin' Up ... blasphemy to my fellow demonstrators, I'm sure.  Then I got started trying to figure out how to organize my "contraband" stamps, and then ended up making cards that were more supportive than snarky, but using products from various companies, including Stampin' Up ... (Is it even normal to come down with ADD at my age?)   Anyway, here they are ... constructive criticism is always welcome!




The insides of the 3 cards with the square outside sentiments 
all have the same inside sentiments, centered based on 
their orientation ...



The insides of the 3 cards with the round outside sentiments 
all have the same inside sentiments, centered based on 
their orientation ...

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Anyone Have a Forklift?

Today I decided to work on rearranging a few things in my craft room.  Specifically, I wanted to move one of the desks about 3 inches closer to the wall.  I tried pushing it with all my might.  It wouldn't budge.  So I removed my Big Shot and cutting plates, since they're pretty heavy.  Still wouldn't budge.  I noticed there was some huge wrench thingie under the desk where my feet go, and something I couldn't identify standing up between the wall and the back of the desk behind the drawers.  I got the wrench thingie out -- NO IDEA why it was there or what it could possibly have been used for -- but the only way to get that mystery object out was to get down on the floor and crawl towards the wall.  I did that, and it was a Middle School yearbook from my son.  Again, WHY was that even here in Florida, much less in my crafts room?  Now came the hard part ... getting back up on my feet!  With my bad knees ... Thank Goodness there are no surveillance cameras in here!  It was touch and go, but I finally made it ... of course, I knew I couldn't call for help because I'd left my phone in the other room.  I tried again to push the desk, and of course it didn't budge.  So rather than try removing all the drawers (and put them WHERE?) I just gave up.  Tomorrow is another day, right?

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Wednesday's Child is Full of Woe

Not much to report today.  Insomnia was awful last night, so dragged myself through the day.  I DID work on the appearance of this blog today and got some great crafty ideas from watching youtube videos.  Tomorrow will be a better day, right?  Sure hope there's no such thing as a Melatonin overdose! Goodnight!

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Baby, It's Cold Outside!

76 degrees and feels like 76 degrees!  Almost makes me wanna put on long pants, a jacket,and SHOES and go outside ... HA HA HA!  Not really ... Woke up this morning to a loud clap of thunder, and between downpours, we DID have some pretty sunshine ... I accomplished nothing today, so I'll post a quick picture and say goodnight ...


Still not sure why this is called a Red-BELLIED Woodpecker, when it's his head that is RED ...