Weekend Follies

Weekend follies.


This morning I searched for
creative inspiration for weekend follies.
My friends often ask where we plan
to go on weekend.  Our intent is to try
something new each month.

When we have a destination in
mind, I search the internet for
yarn and fabric stores, antiques,
thrift stores, food, farmers' markets.

Our resources stem from
public radio/television, music,
blogs I follow, reading magazines.

Mr. Lee and I have
shared interests with varying
spectrums. We both read
periodicals to compliment
our individual interest.

Fireworks sparks when our worlds
collide, a very good thing. Everything is better
when shared

In the near future we'll visit:

LA Yarnbomb at the Craft and Folk Art Museum
in Los Angeles.

Kindred Spirits

Is there anything more lovely than friendship?

Maybe a tall husband....

 

“Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. 

It's splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world.”
― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

Wrestling

Found this little doozing on Pintrest:

I wrestle because I wish to be loved.

Mr. Lee, Jacob and wrestler.

Girls can do anything.

Could it be?  All we do, good or bad, 
is because we need love.  Could it be?
A hug could change lives?

The Bad Girls of the Bible  Liz Curtis Higgs



When Mark, my oldest, was little, I learned bad attention
was better than no attention. I poured on the good attention
thick.   I betcha more love would keep some of
our kids away from drugs and gangs. 

Day Two

i carry your heart with me (i carry it in my heart) i am never without it (anywhere i go you go,my dear; and whatever is done by only me is your doing, my darling) i fear no fate (for you are my fate, my sweet).                             ee cummings  I started this post the day after my  mother passed nearly four years ago.  It's startling to  wake up and know a person so dear is really gone. Dear Readers,  Live each day joyfully. Love love love. Don't live in regret and craft a  little each day. Holly and Genie       At the end of July, Miss Holly and  I sat in this tiny Scion.  Joyful. Holly: Settling into her seat,  "Well, Daddy will just have to  drive Jacob to school and we will go together." A cartoon bubble rose above my head. It really is perfect fit for the two of us. There is a teeny back seat, but you  have to choose between a few bags of groceries or people.  Mr. Lee  wouldn't be comfortable driving nor  the person relegated to sit behind him. But the three of us, we wouldn't leave Jacob, fit.  We could zip around town in  a Mr. Bean type car.  A curly smile rose on my lips.

Posh Landing

I am sure there are those who dream
of a posh landing.
A castle, mansion or an oasis on a hill.

Not I.  As I peruse Pinterest, where you can
find everything your heart desires, I pin 
my heart.

A cottage heart.
Small houses.
Classic cars
Cottage gardens.
Riot of color.

Embroidery.
Crochet.
VW Buses.
Smeg appliances.
Place to travel: Holland, Azores, and Portugal.

Simple and obtainable.
God willing.

My mother was glad I stated
a little
girl for so long.  I still like
frilly lace and ruffles.

She also said, "Your
front garden is your
home's first living space."

I have kept these things in mind.
Along with guest towels in the
bathroom. The ones NO one else is allowed
to use.
No, Joe you are not a guest.

Pumpkin Cottage flowers

Nursery Love

Words are unnecessary.

A Reoccuring Message

We had a temp helping out in the office.


After a two week assignment, she came to
say good bye.  "It's hard to get in to see
the queen." 



You see, what your mama total you is totally
true.  It is not what is on the outside but
what glows from the inside. 
It's a work in progress, I know.

Future Queenie

 
Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a
known God. 

                                              Corrie ten Boom

WOW WOW.  In my darkness last year,
those words carried me through.
Submit and keep moving forward.
Everything will be all right.