I Still Believe

On Thursday, July 24, 2008, Christopher Laurie was killed in an automobile accident.  On July 28, 2008, his father Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California delivered this message to his congregation. 
It is a message of hope…a message that puts life in perspective. 
Until next time…
A good indignation brings out all one’s powers. 
                                  ~ Ralph Waldo [...]

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Feeling Very Blessed X 2

Friends are one of those special “things” in life that make this old world a better place to live in.  I believe there are no accidents; things don’t happen by chance; God puts people in our paths for the purpose of being friends.  I love the words of the old poem that goes like this…
Some friends are [...]

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Tuesday Thrifting…

with the grands. 
Kirsten and I have been thrifting together for several years now.  It’s one of “our things” and our excursions will surely be carried in her memory though out time.  We have fun with it; it’s our time.  Through thrifting with Kirsten I’ve watched her “taste” in clothing evolve from wildly outrageous to much more [...]

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Daybook July 28, 2008

For Today…July 28, 2008
Outside My Window…the temperatures are rising.  We are under a heat advisory…
I am thinking…about my DH.  He’s physically weak and working in temperatures in excess of 100 degrees.  My heart aches…
I am thankful for…my DH.  He is so amazing to me.  He is doing the impossible during this treatment.  I’m also thankful [...]

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It Ain’t Easy…

being green.  This was my project of the day.  By the time I finished this apron…I was seeing spots, or is that dots?

I also printed out a tutorial by Goosie Girl for making baby shoes.  I’m hoping to have the opportunity to stitch a pair tomorrow.
Until next time…
think about this…
You can win more friends with your [...]

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Thursday Thingie

It’s Thursday Thingie day again.  That makes it time to show off one of your vintage things.  If you are interested in joining in this way fun show and tell event check out Lisa The Apron Queen’s blog “An Apron A Day” for the details. 
Reminder:  While you are there be sure to look into the [...]

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Feeling “Blue on Blue”

A dear friend asked me to make her a simple, blue, half-apron…I’m hoping this one will suit her fancy…Oops, I forgot…she doesn’t want anything fancy.  It’s my take on the Amy Butler apron in her book “In Stitches”.  I mostly followed Amy’s method, but I like my way of attaching the waistband better than hers and [...]

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I’m It…Who’s Next? 5 Things

Sally from Artified tagged me this morning.
What are five things on your to-do list for today?
1.  I plan to finish the apron I started yesterday.
2.  I must sweep and mop my floors.
3.  I’m going to stuff my upholstery fabric into my washing machine (if it will fit) and pre-wash it, dry it and start the ironing process. 
4.  Give my [...]

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Wordless Wednesday

In the shade…on our porch…two days ago.
Until next time…
The eloquent man is he who is no beautiful speaker, but who is inwardly and desperately drunk with a certain belief.   
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ~

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Apron Giveaway

Lisa,  – from Rick Rack Attack, and The Apron a Day Blog – will be giving the winner her choice of Vintage Apron from her shop. All you have to do to is to go over to her shop, and choose which of her many pretties is your favorite. Then leave a comment below to [...]

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