tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38641909755288578842024-03-19T04:48:30.664-04:00It's a Small Town Life!Living life from inside a fishbowl...Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comBlogger2989125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3864190975528857884.post-84999643790097766592024-03-15T17:03:00.000-04:002024-03-15T17:03:06.759-04:00Friday Randoms <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyRXxKyGNfmaPhhrctdkwAJdt4S1GFsqQzPwjFjyIhquZqdEFj2RoK0vX2_ZHptVPYBtlUBhrvdCyfkDliX4o7H8tBwrPJuZMDsM08eoWabFXZNsjpSm8nDNb2CXcmxZlC-Au2Z_nZCoDNpZtmfxf0QLA7LKcQro4akzDzepyEHaxj_FJH2zR6ugjiRw2W/s2478/IMG_20240314_113740_255.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2478" data-original-width="2478" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyRXxKyGNfmaPhhrctdkwAJdt4S1GFsqQzPwjFjyIhquZqdEFj2RoK0vX2_ZHptVPYBtlUBhrvdCyfkDliX4o7H8tBwrPJuZMDsM08eoWabFXZNsjpSm8nDNb2CXcmxZlC-Au2Z_nZCoDNpZtmfxf0QLA7LKcQro4akzDzepyEHaxj_FJH2zR6ugjiRw2W/w640-h640/IMG_20240314_113740_255.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> A view through my sweet willow tree, from my garden. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have had the privilege of attending the <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/15/peta-white-house-easter-egg-roll-potatoes/72987597007/?tbref=hp"><span style="color: #990000;">White House Easter Egg Roll </span></a>and this suggestion is ludicrous.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you are a Soprano's fan, you might like <a href="https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/the-sopranos-finale-holstens-diner-booth-sold"><span style="color: #990000;">this. </span></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N40qglGNRlA"><span style="color: #990000;">This is my most recent weekly goal </span></a>and I don't know if I will <i>ever </i>achieve it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Leaving you with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZV7akaSo0s"><span style="color: #990000;">Eric Clapton</span></a> for the weekend. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Make it a GREAT one! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3864190975528857884.post-22032114821276957532024-03-14T10:02:00.001-04:002024-03-14T10:02:41.543-04:00Thankful Thursday <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxz64TGe4LIufE5eEXl-ZeT8t8-XTZlv2BZing_hTiu5rXwWbzkDrRHmVTLjf35ijvOiKO2G9iYpE5EySl96khl2QQxjuEhoKc5VsBxKNmcKai32vHt7-T1jnmOwNfcY9NuiRxgeOI-XWCazqIXzyAKTsBw5yhUo0ES66T0eBhblSsYkzZI-AFU3SOCdC7/s3843/20240302_123445.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3843" data-original-width="2882" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxz64TGe4LIufE5eEXl-ZeT8t8-XTZlv2BZing_hTiu5rXwWbzkDrRHmVTLjf35ijvOiKO2G9iYpE5EySl96khl2QQxjuEhoKc5VsBxKNmcKai32vHt7-T1jnmOwNfcY9NuiRxgeOI-XWCazqIXzyAKTsBw5yhUo0ES66T0eBhblSsYkzZI-AFU3SOCdC7/w480-h640/20240302_123445.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thankful this Thursday for getting to experience Trinity College, its fantastic library, and the Book of Kells. The luxury of travel is something I am thankful for in an immense way. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also thankful for quiet mornings with bird song, my man Calvin, and hot coffee....always hot coffee. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What are you thankful for this Thursday? Inquiring minds want to know. Link up and share with all of us! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><br /> <p></p>
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Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3864190975528857884.post-63081361943466761152024-03-12T18:14:00.001-04:002024-03-12T18:14:18.415-04:00Observations on a Tuesday <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ05ySwQTpXh4nAKNDYf0_9sMAaghEjlQl91hN84A3tyql3TlVODasZBI_k01GwnlXN3S02403CSUtFCpRTCVDHHqrEPQsYMNzauq8PTyZ3QTDinERBjHG61BhIbFB0KllhlyEjZqb3Q_aAPBPaq7NFd-c2yoNA65yrkF85myeXHyfBbTLbW8jpbsWPk6l/s4000/20240310_104343.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ05ySwQTpXh4nAKNDYf0_9sMAaghEjlQl91hN84A3tyql3TlVODasZBI_k01GwnlXN3S02403CSUtFCpRTCVDHHqrEPQsYMNzauq8PTyZ3QTDinERBjHG61BhIbFB0KllhlyEjZqb3Q_aAPBPaq7NFd-c2yoNA65yrkF85myeXHyfBbTLbW8jpbsWPk6l/w480-h640/20240310_104343.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Rose does not appreciate my attention. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Spring is springing as the ladybugs are appearing in this old house. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Black flies are congregating on warm, metal surfaces outside. Also typical here in the spring. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">People who have perfectly clean chicken coops on the internet are lying. Chickens are some dirty birds, but man are mine productive. Eggs for days....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Planting some lettuce in the greenhouse this week. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What are you up to? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3864190975528857884.post-50303456557729893312024-03-08T16:49:00.003-05:002024-03-08T16:49:57.747-05:00Friday Randoms <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDWwFnUVmcLH8S0VVdAHcn8_Z3iIvBmwKRlpv1tafifIlQJAXxO2eF-AhJYxq8Q10EbEvxNTf93MmGFhkvBnVOHUCDHm_pylLmVzCxz1DGDf8bLM2GLhukfRaUQ-gfHRem0aSHS1n2ci2qGn6P_eQSkyeDxzgBqSTogip5hlntAJFPDvH5X7SEwjbmpPo3/s4000/20240304_105442.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDWwFnUVmcLH8S0VVdAHcn8_Z3iIvBmwKRlpv1tafifIlQJAXxO2eF-AhJYxq8Q10EbEvxNTf93MmGFhkvBnVOHUCDHm_pylLmVzCxz1DGDf8bLM2GLhukfRaUQ-gfHRem0aSHS1n2ci2qGn6P_eQSkyeDxzgBqSTogip5hlntAJFPDvH5X7SEwjbmpPo3/w640-h480/20240304_105442.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Daffs along the coast of Malahide, Ireland. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/08/world/irish-ancestry-guinness-brewery-archives-cec/index.html"><span style="color: #990000;">Here </span></a>is an interesting way to track your Irish roots. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aard4Ylbye4"><span style="color: #990000;">these muffins.</span></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/619876/reason-for-daylight-saving-time"><span style="color: #990000;">Here is some information</span></a> about Daylight Savings Time and I am just not ready for it this weekend. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Leaving you with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55_9o8LoWiw&list=RD55_9o8LoWiw&start_radio=1"><span style="color: #990000;">Chuck Berry</span></a> for the weekend. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Make it a great one! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3864190975528857884.post-46968228781801648142024-03-07T10:58:00.001-05:002024-03-07T10:58:04.590-05:00Thankful Thursday <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQ5a2ptpegW3BZzraPMtv8CGDuNrEirre6S4KdLNLPcU48tkpjLblFf3fn0hgLdY_fxB3pce6GXaeVquKSZOUHRNDvD4qXccmD-6c73Oq2hX8qb5dNxCr5oj1_vgn9H_r8-wgEzzaRgu0CbCzIomZaFaVjpd52oHhmkyFlUJAfWmGG2HvRNaXF_lGSthN/s3986/IMG_20240306_160258_825.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2650" data-original-width="3986" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQ5a2ptpegW3BZzraPMtv8CGDuNrEirre6S4KdLNLPcU48tkpjLblFf3fn0hgLdY_fxB3pce6GXaeVquKSZOUHRNDvD4qXccmD-6c73Oq2hX8qb5dNxCr5oj1_vgn9H_r8-wgEzzaRgu0CbCzIomZaFaVjpd52oHhmkyFlUJAfWmGG2HvRNaXF_lGSthN/w640-h426/IMG_20240306_160258_825.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> I've been out of pocket for the past week as I have been in Dublin. Years ago we spent time on the west coast of Ireland and loved it, so a trip to Dublin was in order. I am thankful for days of pubs, history, Guinness, culture, and wonderful people that made for the best trip. I spent yesterday trying to recover and get back into the routine of my time zone....still working on it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What are you thankful for this Thursday? Whatever it is, I hope you are having the best Thursday imaginable. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>
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Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3864190975528857884.post-23698497724570772812024-03-05T01:00:00.000-05:002024-03-05T05:03:08.428-05:00Cows, Cows, Cows <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1r-Meu_j-NMgDF6VvUE_K-I628Skga4LuSXrrNiahUCW-IdiVgWjBqlIlGVtGL_3ZDsenFxl9HV_tQ2VuY1JspSlF_Qq7cidJzuyWJ6obgqSl0hJfpV7A1Vjx_3t6US2JHuCMmtxCMc0QD6R69u3a85iG99yaSojtY7OxSmRxPwzebwTRgz3eG-2f4jfc/s240/2984627594_ca2cc5441f_m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="240" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1r-Meu_j-NMgDF6VvUE_K-I628Skga4LuSXrrNiahUCW-IdiVgWjBqlIlGVtGL_3ZDsenFxl9HV_tQ2VuY1JspSlF_Qq7cidJzuyWJ6obgqSl0hJfpV7A1Vjx_3t6US2JHuCMmtxCMc0QD6R69u3a85iG99yaSojtY7OxSmRxPwzebwTRgz3eG-2f4jfc/w400-h267/2984627594_ca2cc5441f_m.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Cows are coming soon to The Farmette. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Time to get this spring season started. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>"You can only milk a cow so long, then you're left holding the pail." </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hank Aaron </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3864190975528857884.post-61206452448435391392024-03-01T11:44:00.000-05:002024-03-01T11:44:20.547-05:00Friday Randoms <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge-R3jAz9M-cBrQaXTDg8b16Z70oqMAIlUTrraT7PZaR6hpAUG5Rjxco9unloeF1VRE10_G0QV_PHi74534LzLUg4DdexZATW5fFOeHTE7RhS5_n0KCapT9smdgPHYB6wPNipIoIA3BRwaeKs5mTwAsbKH1b8XsIz8NOHwXzNZCHnU7h2nMjFGQ-o_amS7/s1024/4380120683_9dcb26aa7f_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge-R3jAz9M-cBrQaXTDg8b16Z70oqMAIlUTrraT7PZaR6hpAUG5Rjxco9unloeF1VRE10_G0QV_PHi74534LzLUg4DdexZATW5fFOeHTE7RhS5_n0KCapT9smdgPHYB6wPNipIoIA3BRwaeKs5mTwAsbKH1b8XsIz8NOHwXzNZCHnU7h2nMjFGQ-o_amS7/w640-h426/4380120683_9dcb26aa7f_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> This photo of our barn is just a distraction from the fact that my chromebook seems to have died and I am blogging on the most ancient desktop imaginable. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.cnn.com/travel/least-visited-national-parks-united-states-2023/index.html"><span style="color: #990000;">These </span></a>are some of the least visited national parks. Have you been to any? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't know how to feel about this <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/food-dining/2024/02/29/cake-decorations-ideas-change/72673101007/"><span style="color: #990000;">messy, more is more</span></a>, cake trend. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Though we don't grow tobacco, our old barn is set up for<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL7tADnStJc"><span style="color: #990000;"> hanging the product. </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Leaving you with<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNd0OMUPMR4"><span style="color: #990000;"> Delbert McClinton </span></a>for the weekend. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Make it a great one!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3864190975528857884.post-39688184463566084352024-02-29T09:40:00.000-05:002024-02-29T09:40:00.680-05:00Thankful Thursday <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3OXA1bDV5i6dw8UNjboB2-E1W06H_nlXAObpqmcpR0QJmhn5BuruGxrjWQa2ljKNG8dc7EQdMBGMoJf3o5trwHbYOp2_cWlZfuVJm8yun-5jJ8MBV4j28rExW5U_6gRWPWDp3-HNn3A36lkqcWQsFBMG8mv5tfD4HFOHoUg02Ex8Yn0dVG9tp2y2PBYyy/s3024/20230123_164340.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3OXA1bDV5i6dw8UNjboB2-E1W06H_nlXAObpqmcpR0QJmhn5BuruGxrjWQa2ljKNG8dc7EQdMBGMoJf3o5trwHbYOp2_cWlZfuVJm8yun-5jJ8MBV4j28rExW5U_6gRWPWDp3-HNn3A36lkqcWQsFBMG8mv5tfD4HFOHoUg02Ex8Yn0dVG9tp2y2PBYyy/w640-h640/20230123_164340.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div style="text-align: center;">It's Thursday!! Thankful today for wonderful people and exciting travel adventures on the horizon. Thankful for sticky rollers that remove dog hair. Also thankful for hot coffee, good books, and cozy socks......the list could go on. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What are you thankful for this Thursday? Take a moment of gratitude. Life is uncertain and difficult at times, but we all have things to be grateful for. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3864190975528857884.post-55110021663317582972024-02-27T12:47:00.001-05:002024-02-27T12:47:34.703-05:00Finally <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZUew0IDwABp1oxY8pbByo1awoXQh_TCiVWdHKEwicdhs2I7gCerooX36lMLHRTt2msfCDOUluxlWNTqz8wYNwHW6uz8sQoiXqW1n9AYiCRWfSRqauE2b7Xa5IAHfBkAWOFVPYGodo7jnERq1SBstpWl5x4CkzQ5dPbkuVuEE1IeekGuzux3hgmdaVxTRM/s4000/20240226_160634.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZUew0IDwABp1oxY8pbByo1awoXQh_TCiVWdHKEwicdhs2I7gCerooX36lMLHRTt2msfCDOUluxlWNTqz8wYNwHW6uz8sQoiXqW1n9AYiCRWfSRqauE2b7Xa5IAHfBkAWOFVPYGodo7jnERq1SBstpWl5x4CkzQ5dPbkuVuEE1IeekGuzux3hgmdaVxTRM/w480-h640/20240226_160634.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> The March Lilies, as they are known around here, are finally showing themselves. A sure sign of spring being around the corner. My small greenhouse is finished and I in a couple of weeks I will have seedlings, both flowers and vegetables. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am looking for some input with my flower selection. So far I have: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Zinnia</div><div style="text-align: center;">Four O'Clocks</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bee Balm</div><div style="text-align: center;">Nasurtium</div><div style="text-align: center;">Purple Coneflower</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cosmos </div><div style="text-align: center;">Strawflower </div><div style="text-align: center;">Ornamental Basil </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">While I always grow Basil, this ornamental variety is a new one for me, after it caught my eye in a seed</div><div style="text-align: center;"> catalog. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Suggestions? Anything I should add? I am game to try just about any variety. Looking forward to your comments! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3864190975528857884.post-87067636648352247072024-02-23T16:04:00.000-05:002024-02-23T16:04:03.809-05:00Friday Randoms <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAHR-gLtBciZLa7RWXeSqbUVvdIcuRmEN9k8o8ibQIK2Blb9wrpYvcycMzFzmA3q9npcD3E0PtjCT9zHcDQ9gboikUc4jyRC5fECIap3_DBJdpVV2VqdISdB8ZNKAEcV5ysWPzsmjqZY-1Ddjsoi1tHmjWEMEgSBLLt0vEoVClprnPfdZO0Sk9yc6y8Xp5/s4000/20240220_172559.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAHR-gLtBciZLa7RWXeSqbUVvdIcuRmEN9k8o8ibQIK2Blb9wrpYvcycMzFzmA3q9npcD3E0PtjCT9zHcDQ9gboikUc4jyRC5fECIap3_DBJdpVV2VqdISdB8ZNKAEcV5ysWPzsmjqZY-1Ddjsoi1tHmjWEMEgSBLLt0vEoVClprnPfdZO0Sk9yc6y8Xp5/w480-h640/20240220_172559.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Always a good morning walk when you see the moon. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This month's<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/23/world/full-snow-moon-february-scn/index.html"><span style="color: #990000;"> full moon</span></a> will peak this weekend. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Unrealistic expectations at golf can be found<a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2024/02/23/charlie-woods-tiger-son-pga-tour-qualification-attempt/72704966007/"><span style="color: #990000;"> here. </span></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Excellent pancakes can be found<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_5lYOUbh0g"> <span style="color: red;">here</span> </a>and I do love them. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Leaving you with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3lH_Tevw5o&t=152s"><span style="color: #990000;">Chris Thile and Bach</span></a>.....what a talent. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Make this weekend a great one! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3864190975528857884.post-22108450032856124532024-02-22T10:41:00.001-05:002024-02-22T10:41:28.352-05:00Thankful Thursday <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZD6vFQsAaEeOmC4XWRJykkzV0mvAwIyPNM-rtCNlq27npmVrTmMC1kP7Kng92Gq6G-317aNI8JRBr4fcnXgX8dI7mJC1LCKc871ik9ryM0ojyz_IlbLLvY3yVCGWd3BcP9yK0leUDxFRymAi7nvz13DKOIoFParaVjSIntZlfHl_3WTuYefQRtQCfxga/s4000/20240221_154513.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZD6vFQsAaEeOmC4XWRJykkzV0mvAwIyPNM-rtCNlq27npmVrTmMC1kP7Kng92Gq6G-317aNI8JRBr4fcnXgX8dI7mJC1LCKc871ik9ryM0ojyz_IlbLLvY3yVCGWd3BcP9yK0leUDxFRymAi7nvz13DKOIoFParaVjSIntZlfHl_3WTuYefQRtQCfxga/w480-h640/20240221_154513.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Thankful this Thursday for this sophisticated lock on my greenhouse door. Thankful for the guy in the background who helps me make my ideas come to fruition. Thankful for gardening opportunities and way too many flower/vegetable seeds to plant. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Also thankful for quiet mornings with birds singing outside. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What are you thankful for this Thursday? I know you've got something! Share it with all of us, won't you?! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>
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Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3864190975528857884.post-20057654672192256902024-02-20T18:24:00.003-05:002024-02-20T18:24:47.599-05:00The Birthday Girl <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf7lMd_ZaDgL2vMSSUhbvhg45FRTzTVWs1Ny70Ny2t9R9Go11muLrKY2Qzdi4zu0SupNYyELxCFs0PTWIfkHXGcMOyCtghd5_8ivkejd3ZWjLcANWFou0iFzOZWh60TqXzXwmES7gmxPjUScABkBDSMFtmWs1JqF5XSeiwarzet45MQ9fNsrVm6oq4WlcC/s4000/20231224_172305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf7lMd_ZaDgL2vMSSUhbvhg45FRTzTVWs1Ny70Ny2t9R9Go11muLrKY2Qzdi4zu0SupNYyELxCFs0PTWIfkHXGcMOyCtghd5_8ivkejd3ZWjLcANWFou0iFzOZWh60TqXzXwmES7gmxPjUScABkBDSMFtmWs1JqF5XSeiwarzet45MQ9fNsrVm6oq4WlcC/w480-h640/20231224_172305.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> This young lady turned 23 years old today. I know everyone says it, but where did the time go.....I mean really? She is thriving in her new career and adopted our "grand-cat" a few months ago. She is currently training for a 1/2 Ironman race and coming to terms with how expensive grocery shopping really is. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In other words, life is good for her right now and I hope to see her rolling right along in life with all the best things coming her way. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, "sans serif"; text-align: left;"><i>"Remember, the goal is not to raise great kids; it's to raise kids who become great adults."</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, "sans serif"; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, "sans serif"; text-align: left;"><i>Andy Andrews </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, "sans serif"; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, "sans serif"; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, "sans serif"; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, "sans serif"; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></span></div><p></p>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3864190975528857884.post-30084197448727927492024-02-16T16:36:00.000-05:002024-02-16T16:36:28.493-05:00Friday Randoms <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXtJYSGitQMSt6m79L_j3Ijlf9KorRe9BEXQKE-raP3pdcpgn3FvJoKB4vmeKgZz_QM9N56ypriQU87bZmr1Pc0iz6rb8hK1zcvFdKYlkpXiuRpAsJuD_AkiZ5gDIJOhq2JLISoKq3ME0lhf8nzWQCM9eFMKEcKT_4fS_hY8rh62KYDq0m0YYT8RAxd4d/s3024/20230703_211727.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXtJYSGitQMSt6m79L_j3Ijlf9KorRe9BEXQKE-raP3pdcpgn3FvJoKB4vmeKgZz_QM9N56ypriQU87bZmr1Pc0iz6rb8hK1zcvFdKYlkpXiuRpAsJuD_AkiZ5gDIJOhq2JLISoKq3ME0lhf8nzWQCM9eFMKEcKT_4fS_hY8rh62KYDq0m0YYT8RAxd4d/w640-h640/20230703_211727.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Don't mind me....I'm still over here fantasizing about summer. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-68304383"><span style="color: #990000;">Charlotte the Stingray</span></a> has some explaining to do. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I like the movie Beetlejuice, but I am not into <a href="https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/beetlejuice-movie-fan-theory"><span style="color: red;">this fan theory. </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">An interesting peek into Arnaud's restaurant can be found <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSZiXRRs65c"><span style="color: red;">here. </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Leaving you with some <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9jGGiqjwf4"><span style="color: red;">Postmodern Jukebox</span></a> for the weekend. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Make it the best one yet!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3864190975528857884.post-79088735048835519782024-02-15T08:55:00.001-05:002024-02-15T08:55:23.540-05:00Thankful Thursday <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicl7aH772HfLJZxeXYM2iY4uVlNv47Pku4EC9wrStv9htHd1sVAOBdzdrFMQxuZ89VbHYSPWZ46oursXcgT1cD0b36HR3BqXiKUU88kY9M5rxpOwCgMGiuVaApcmgGLkzZvAfTN4X4CZrir03luL7b63MOwJipA65Hfa73UaTOjN0pvI1q_H88GAYxNpFL/s3024/20230705_095846.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicl7aH772HfLJZxeXYM2iY4uVlNv47Pku4EC9wrStv9htHd1sVAOBdzdrFMQxuZ89VbHYSPWZ46oursXcgT1cD0b36HR3BqXiKUU88kY9M5rxpOwCgMGiuVaApcmgGLkzZvAfTN4X4CZrir03luL7b63MOwJipA65Hfa73UaTOjN0pvI1q_H88GAYxNpFL/w640-h640/20230705_095846.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Thankful this Thursday for sunny days that have me dreaming of summer, hence the throwback photo you see above. Dreaming of bees, flowers, flowers, and more flowers. Thankful to be planning and looking toward the future here at The Farmette. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What are you thankful for this Thursday? Weather? Good books? Sweet friends? Whatever it is, I hope you will take a moment and share your gratitude with all of us. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLWn4it-vCb0uIOKAvZD7f3lQom-Um_WfK8uQ7PIUc8CInFpbvRBWh7OvbRkS0bsGLAy-SLyZ3uGNQKUsJGzKOs7KE8bj58KQz9tYTiC0snG6IecvBmHX_dUCAMTobf1_HNyiDmEbjnmCqpJPtpzn2egxZYc9xUZG1ZoK9uM6IS7Tte829-mxZWUs0JTdX/w480-h640/20240213_161349.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3864190975528857884.post-90147725588370746312024-02-09T15:50:00.001-05:002024-02-09T15:50:23.438-05:00Friday Randoms <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF6Zf9cXQAqhvn5BtwbdIGkbfZBGN_wUB35afraMlyo1CJfSuMipBa0SQ7Cws9NZft_2RNCj8NKUtMMPwIDaL8uTlIFMW6mqJkTzEBN0QlUd3-8SrFTzeh2fp9GQZspehUS83Kl-f8f6q8bY3tK6fRwcU9vQQdUbOtv8j4-p1pyXWG0g9_ol0MJu6CbUeh/s4000/20240208_144005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF6Zf9cXQAqhvn5BtwbdIGkbfZBGN_wUB35afraMlyo1CJfSuMipBa0SQ7Cws9NZft_2RNCj8NKUtMMPwIDaL8uTlIFMW6mqJkTzEBN0QlUd3-8SrFTzeh2fp9GQZspehUS83Kl-f8f6q8bY3tK6fRwcU9vQQdUbOtv8j4-p1pyXWG0g9_ol0MJu6CbUeh/w480-h640/20240208_144005.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> It's another tiny, fairy egg from the coop. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can find award winning photographs<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/06/style/sony-world-photography-awards-2024-intl-scli/index.html"><span style="color: red;"> here. </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/who-invented-pizza"><span style="color: red;">Here </span></a>is where you can find the origin of pizza. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Some good super bowl recipes can be found<a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahloewentheil/trying-popular-super-bowl-recipes-2024"><span style="color: red;"> here. </span></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Leaving you with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxz1DuVaRr8"><span style="color: red;">ELO</span></a> for the weekend. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Make it a great one! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3864190975528857884.post-76989453460902636502024-02-08T14:32:00.006-05:002024-02-08T14:36:32.241-05:00Thankful Thursday <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Whew....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anyway, thankful for great conversation, laughs, and too many tortilla chips. We are trying to make this a weekly thing and I enjoy it very much. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What are you thankful for this Thursday. Let me know!!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p></p>
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Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3864190975528857884.post-45575195915116365992024-02-06T12:47:00.002-05:002024-02-06T12:47:20.243-05:00Digging Deep <p style="text-align: center;"> Once again it is cold and dreary. Calvin and I have walked the farm twice already and maybe that is enough for today. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">So, I made a hot cup of green tea and have been digging deep into my photo archives for scenic landscapes and well, anything that might catch my eye. I like to print these out and create greeting cards with them. </p><p style="text-align: center;">It's a small hobby for me and a personal touch when I send them to family and friends, near and far. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Here are a few of my unedited favorites from today. </p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXHFvmqdAT-NeZ9sqmh7H84rLSXWSFiDYubmEVNlBOAIeCaE4bh75oeyKgUT7nR7Msp5vE_indvc2ZIuEJWJJMdCr4895oOqgYBwa7s7bYgylXnIOE9ip4y-5BiPKIVuaVT5jhOUp_-sbtvkj39_G944Q1vrbO0rufTb-7Wp9jv-1rwPBN7fV_2eyG3KJY/s1728/IMG_3096.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1728" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXHFvmqdAT-NeZ9sqmh7H84rLSXWSFiDYubmEVNlBOAIeCaE4bh75oeyKgUT7nR7Msp5vE_indvc2ZIuEJWJJMdCr4895oOqgYBwa7s7bYgylXnIOE9ip4y-5BiPKIVuaVT5jhOUp_-sbtvkj39_G944Q1vrbO0rufTb-7Wp9jv-1rwPBN7fV_2eyG3KJY/w640-h426/IMG_3096.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgydtqOJe17fjebdpoDXsWRXHQmkRfNAHGoaTdkVixhhXa8Nu4whameR9BJhfi_LNIA40uQYDh3tjCaVtEvq0NLtvvdM0gWvoPHz_rmJaUbqYNgtK6Ou1U6RnPPIYwf7lh_uyNtzW1NxmUeJjkTK__fhELd7YKqvgB7Mofq3OeB3SzjySCCJH2LahcYoAAY/s3456/IMG_3617.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3456" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgydtqOJe17fjebdpoDXsWRXHQmkRfNAHGoaTdkVixhhXa8Nu4whameR9BJhfi_LNIA40uQYDh3tjCaVtEvq0NLtvvdM0gWvoPHz_rmJaUbqYNgtK6Ou1U6RnPPIYwf7lh_uyNtzW1NxmUeJjkTK__fhELd7YKqvgB7Mofq3OeB3SzjySCCJH2LahcYoAAY/w640-h426/IMG_3617.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><i>"A photograph is the pause button of life." </i></p><p style="text-align: center;">Unknown </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3864190975528857884.post-21865329727785089592024-02-02T16:42:00.001-05:002024-02-02T16:42:13.461-05:00Friday Randoms <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOgKhFKHS45ERncrSb6enIahPmtxkLgbRRc9iQ0UNhj5ikysRTh4x4fKc0iu7K8p78UoVrdgB_ZVfeNmhGSePzIPl49RVZZmNkm83MDtHG6imv4TedFgYeJqhyWxPIF7l9mqHu8u4XeUff4kjekzmYNrIIfKGUXCltYFKj0JrjFNPH5HrONeqXrB3IrtVt/s2377/20240202_155826.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2377" data-original-width="1783" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOgKhFKHS45ERncrSb6enIahPmtxkLgbRRc9iQ0UNhj5ikysRTh4x4fKc0iu7K8p78UoVrdgB_ZVfeNmhGSePzIPl49RVZZmNkm83MDtHG6imv4TedFgYeJqhyWxPIF7l9mqHu8u4XeUff4kjekzmYNrIIfKGUXCltYFKj0JrjFNPH5HrONeqXrB3IrtVt/w480-h640/20240202_155826.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> I am now in charge of my daughter's adopted kitten for the next two days. </div><div style="text-align: center;">He is precious and <i>very</i> vocal.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/02/weather/groundhog-day-winter-spring-climate/index.html"><span style="color: #990000;">Phil's predictions</span></a> are in......</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/why-do-dogs-bark-at-nothing"><span style="color: red;">Why do dogs bark at nothing</span></a><span style="color: #990000;">.</span>...I would love to know. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlxhfuvJ4YY"><span style="color: #990000;">I have played this </span></a>for my plants, have you? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Leaving you with<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf4rxCB4lys"><span style="color: red;"> Chuck Berry</span></a> for the weekend. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Make it a GREAT one! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3864190975528857884.post-6435975862581177202024-02-01T09:44:00.001-05:002024-02-01T09:44:50.803-05:00Thankful Thursday <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It has been some gray and gloomy weather here and finally, the sun will be making an appearance. I am ever so thankful and will be making sure to spend plenty of time outside today.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What are you thankful for this Thursday? Sunshine? Hot coffee? Family? New socks? Whatever it is, take a moment and share with all of us, won't you?! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>
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Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3864190975528857884.post-72900121911934460442024-01-30T18:22:00.001-05:002024-01-30T18:22:14.400-05:00My Sweetheart <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8kGy6g_mEIbR9QlCLJyrFNw5NNU5Zyo77_3OQqGOieUaLDMH9Dr9wEJttyI1bDKEwttTZF4HNyVB7EBPk06SAeNloLCI9JjXJx8SLqsCbpQskFxcII8oDSTX5at0IzdH8zp7UTSdBezC2Z7BLHRNo7kmbt3UqIAcBt4SSZeXWPjvXzjjC4otBZohg-bX-/s4000/20240121_084602.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8kGy6g_mEIbR9QlCLJyrFNw5NNU5Zyo77_3OQqGOieUaLDMH9Dr9wEJttyI1bDKEwttTZF4HNyVB7EBPk06SAeNloLCI9JjXJx8SLqsCbpQskFxcII8oDSTX5at0IzdH8zp7UTSdBezC2Z7BLHRNo7kmbt3UqIAcBt4SSZeXWPjvXzjjC4otBZohg-bX-/w480-h640/20240121_084602.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i> "The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven and not man's." </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mark Twain</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3864190975528857884.post-17523214175500464262024-01-26T16:35:00.003-05:002024-01-26T16:35:35.784-05:00Friday Randoms <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsXUGqA7Y3Agio-rDKCYu8k7FN7Zmu1bMu2Qz1GTD5CchEjjWJn0JwVJoVagD0cgYEfHW6_MLJ6akjI_O5vbTTQooNhWoKTyqqwqpE11WHEmDAr664pRVAW5yLA4BCgVxg-8PDCKE9lFJWGIZvsDm1I_ZDEIrvkibYmlV-9Wd4ZMzII9iutujszI2Mseen/s5472/IMG_0323.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsXUGqA7Y3Agio-rDKCYu8k7FN7Zmu1bMu2Qz1GTD5CchEjjWJn0JwVJoVagD0cgYEfHW6_MLJ6akjI_O5vbTTQooNhWoKTyqqwqpE11WHEmDAr664pRVAW5yLA4BCgVxg-8PDCKE9lFJWGIZvsDm1I_ZDEIrvkibYmlV-9Wd4ZMzII9iutujszI2Mseen/w640-h426/IMG_0323.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> It's been a lovely day in my neighborhood. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Interesting fashion from Paris can be found <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/26/style/paris-haute-couture-review-2024/index.html"><span style="color: #990000;">here. </span></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The world's biggest cruise ship can be found <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2024/01/26/icon-of-the-seas-what-to-expect/72354834007/"><span style="color: #990000;">here </span></a>and although I love to travel, I am not sure I would buy a ticket for it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/rotten-tomatoes-movies-99-percent-club"><span style="color: #990000;">Here</span></a> is a list of almost perfect movies. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Leaving you with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUkEKiMSUco"><span style="color: #990000;">Del McCoury </span></a>for the weekend. One of my favorites :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a great weekend! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3864190975528857884.post-1889022533866631682024-01-25T10:21:00.001-05:002024-01-25T10:21:41.875-05:00Thankful Thursday <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifEE_v6tAdK9pTWr7wffpaSOuCcZ7eAATcp7IJ6ME100_888oibPhw3Xi6ZEqy8uHGLO3QNx2HYuu-SaZ5hQv45FwTXn0GyklcR5oCFAyveuttVBGVR0IdjGxjXksH0Kn-qKgstIuV8Tzg-mDP2hDc1VpVnNZ6BidrgrE6ebjHP0PGrnudOBW0HNuA38sR/s4000/20240116_175623.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifEE_v6tAdK9pTWr7wffpaSOuCcZ7eAATcp7IJ6ME100_888oibPhw3Xi6ZEqy8uHGLO3QNx2HYuu-SaZ5hQv45FwTXn0GyklcR5oCFAyveuttVBGVR0IdjGxjXksH0Kn-qKgstIuV8Tzg-mDP2hDc1VpVnNZ6BidrgrE6ebjHP0PGrnudOBW0HNuA38sR/w640-h480/20240116_175623.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thankful this Thursday for the snow melting, quiet time for reading during the day, a phone call from my Dad, zero pressure to get things accomplished, and sweet messages from friends. The first real month of retirement has been a good one and I look forward to many more. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What are you thankful for this Thursday? Take a moment and appreciate something in your life today. Gratitude has the power to change the way you think. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>
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Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3864190975528857884.post-90552315334366721552024-01-23T19:35:00.005-05:002024-01-23T19:35:56.861-05:00Appalachian Word of the Day <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMm92ha02zQ5Hln5AI2F-J1xMl1JlmIrGVW4kiFt54rK1j3M1Aal7T9lswueatR93lDCAXM5JOmtsBKJwGv-sm7YTOmyDg065BbIWe52CJJHMIernuEEij3XcKefYzuYjS-uUKEqucTDKaYgaiX9uiqmOsqhpiMSTYjTXflLThcmqMsfBu-WHDl29jNYUY/s4000/20240122_143405.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMm92ha02zQ5Hln5AI2F-J1xMl1JlmIrGVW4kiFt54rK1j3M1Aal7T9lswueatR93lDCAXM5JOmtsBKJwGv-sm7YTOmyDg065BbIWe52CJJHMIernuEEij3XcKefYzuYjS-uUKEqucTDKaYgaiX9uiqmOsqhpiMSTYjTXflLThcmqMsfBu-WHDl29jNYUY/w480-h640/20240122_143405.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>chancy ~ adj. to feel doubtful, as in a situation is unsure </i></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The past week has been cold and snowy, but Calvin and I have been out walking the farm each day. Hence the above photograph with my glamorous boots and butterfly pants, let's not overlook those...,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway, check out that animal print! This was taken in an area of our farm where my son keeps a deer stand. I originally thought it was a deer track, but it seems chancy to me. My son and husband are not so sure about it. It looks like a deer track, but yet not. Also important to note is that the pasture is currently free of cows, as are any neighboring pastures. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What say you? I would love to know. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3864190975528857884.post-27091512966768192252024-01-19T13:19:00.000-05:002024-01-19T13:19:31.174-05:00Friday Randoms <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQxmcoFpIq7eJIgT9pLeJM_EDSZic-HP0Qku19IQ5NwSy_OmejwYyGdzS0X2m7X0jDW8mkjsd6WuyG5R64Rw8m5pTOfyD18FbvFlfog_rLFut0pq8klwtauTuBhceiDrFJBXNQ11P44Cuh56DIm7h-G4w9DHYb72onsnaxNHtjDDs5HGUYYDzqylcCvM5/s4000/20240119_103324.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQxmcoFpIq7eJIgT9pLeJM_EDSZic-HP0Qku19IQ5NwSy_OmejwYyGdzS0X2m7X0jDW8mkjsd6WuyG5R64Rw8m5pTOfyD18FbvFlfog_rLFut0pq8klwtauTuBhceiDrFJBXNQ11P44Cuh56DIm7h-G4w9DHYb72onsnaxNHtjDDs5HGUYYDzqylcCvM5/w480-h640/20240119_103324.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> And, it just keeps snowing.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am not sure who would buy <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/12/style/louis-vuitton-sandwich-bag/index.html"><span style="color: #990000;">this sandwich bag.</span></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now that I have the time,<a href="https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/how-to-make-fresh-pasta-without-equipment-article"> <span style="color: #990000;">this </span></a>is on my to do list....again. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The week in photos can be found<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/18/world/gallery/photos-this-week-january-11-january-18-ctrp/index.html"><span style="color: #990000;"> here.</span></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Leaving you with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2W8kCk1qnU"><span style="color: #990000;">Sierra Ferrell </span></a>and she is worth a listen. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Best wishes for a warm weekend! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.com8