Sharing Talents for All to Enjoy

There's a gal I know who share's her talent.
For all to enjoy whether straight or bent.
Gorgeous toppers and quilts is her intent.
This love she has is time well spent.

For our recent DUP meeting she made a topper for every table.   They were all different colors and patterns.   This green one was my favorite.  I should have taken photos of more.   Thanks, Joan.  You rock!!!

Creations and Colors

I love flowers and bought these for $3.
See the red and white contrast of colors.
This bouquet made me happy, helped my hollers.
When things got bad.  I could have used Mahlers.

It only takes a minute to arrange flowers.  They brighten anyone's day.   I really needed it last week, when things went from bad, to worse to the worst ever.  Fortunately, I survived and it has all been resolved.   This gorgeous bouquet made all the difference.  

Pick some up for your loved one or for yourself today. 

Snow Scraped by A Saint

How beautiful is our clean, snow scraped street.

Thanks to neighbor, Dave, he served us this treat.

More city shovels our road would like to meet.

With open arms the workers, we surely shall greet.  

 

 

 It seems that the neighboring streets get attention, but ours never does.   Yes, it is a cul-de-sac, but so are many others that are cleared.   Week in and week out, storm in and storm out, we are neglected.   At least looking on the other side of the road we feel that way.  

But, Dave noticed.  He drove over with his tractor and cleared every snowy drop, piling it high, away from mail boxes, approaches and such.   We love you Dave. Oh, yes, we do.   You have made our lives less blue.  When we are stuck, we'll call you.  Yes, Dave, we love you!!!

Company Christmas Celebrations

Thanks for the Christmas party.  It was fun to dine.

The prime rib, drink, carrots & cake were so fine.

Shopping for Tots was a mini gold mine,

Glad to give what I could, it felt so divine.

It's time for the annual company Christmas parties.   My office is no different.   A delicious meal, an invitation to bring gifts for Toys for Tots.   I found some fun items.   We all felt good for contributing to a good cause.  .  

 Everyone selected a $50 gift card.  I got a Cabela's card.  The tables and room were decorated up in a festive fashion.  We used to go out to a restaurant or catered meal at a dining facility, but with budgets tighter, they opted for employees only and less pizzazz.   It was just fine.  Thank you ALS for the time off,  gift card and meal.  

Today Is 12 - 14 - 16

I just love when dates make a neat sequence.  Gone are all of the double number dates like 11-11-11 and such.  We won't have another amazing one until, 2-22-22 for six more years.   But today we have 12-14-16.  I have a friend that was born on 5-5-55.   She loves that date.   My grandmother was born on 3-3-03.   So I hope you enjoyed today.  

Thank You Veterans Everywhere

My Dad was a veteran of World War II. Also, siblings & friends, they were quite a crew. Folks sent letters to them when they were blue. Thank you to all veterans. This day is for you.

I am so proud of my father, his brothers, their friends and mine that served for our country. At the young age of thirteen, I tried on my dad's Navy tops. They wouldn't fit. He had to be very small. Repeating the first grade, by the time he was a senior, Uncle Sam called. He and many of his friends dropped out of school to go. It wasn't easy. Many died.

On this Veterans Day, we honor the past, present and future soldiers that will serve and carry the banner of freedom. Thank you.

Put It There, For Pumpkins

Give me a nice pumpkin any old day. I'll carve it, eat or put it on display. These things look great no matter which way You treat them; because they are for fun & play.

Pumpkins are the best thing to decorate with. Their bright orange armor covers that round body, which makes them to stand out. But if you want to paint or decorate them. Go right ahead. You can't fail with a pumpkin. Carve those big balls when it gets close to Halloween any shape or design you want. These babies are invincible. They do mold after cutting into them, so wait until a few days before Halloween. Go plastic with your pumpkins in flat, tall, round or any shape to hold goodies.

You never run out of ideas for pumpkins. Between the biggest pumpkin contests, pumpkin drops, best carving contests and such, they deserve a high five today!!