Just A Window to the Whimsy Old World of My Favorite Little Fancies & Obsessions
Image via We Heart It via Absolutely Beautiful ThingsBye for now. I’ll be back in 3 weeks with fun pictures and good stories from our European Adventure. I have much to see and do, to think about, to learn and experience. Thanks everybody! Your phone calls, phone messages, emails, sweet gifts of time make me feel warmed and loved. Thank you for EVERYTHING. We love you!
Note to Aunt Peg: I am right on your ETSY Shop when I get back. It is all me!
Two days and counting…
Photo taken in Autun, France via Why Travel to France
wow.
According to the ever inspirational Beach Bungalow 8 there are only 500 printed and 11 left (to date. *from the design museum shop*
I think it would look super fab in a little girls room. Don’t you?
I was able to scoot away for a hair cut today at this place. A one word summery: delish. I love B Street.
I hope you are having a good week. Ours is hectic and busy as we pack a little, play a little, cuddle a little and then pack and play more. We were fruitful again today. The bunk beds are painted, the kitchen cabinets are on their way to organization (yikes), and all the random pots about the yard are planted, watered and fertilized. College Cottage scored a Eucalyptis Tree, a few lantana bushes, a white flowered bush, and a traveling Don Juan buried in the skin of her landscape. There is nothing like having someone live in your house for three weeks to get you motivated to plant the rose bush that has been sitting in a pot for two years. Oh, and I have Easy Cream Cheese Chicken in the Crock Pot to freeze for a meal for our guests. We also confirmed that Barry is staying in Brooklet with Mom & Dad the length of our hiatus. Pet Mama can relax. Whew. I have been worried about ol’ Bear (as Dad calls him). Barry will be so excited. I can’t wait to tell him!
Happy Tuesday!
xoxo, yours truely
P.S. I snuck a nap today : )!
Image – Delphine Chanet Photographer via my fave: Absolutely Beautiful Things
“The cost of Alzheimer’s? Everything you ever owned, everything you ever thought you would get, and things you never even thought about.”
“It’s a long, slow slide into oblivion, with no brakes.”
“If this was a paper journal, the ink would be running with tears.”
“Imagine a really beautiful, perfect statue, left out in the wind and rain for centuries, to be worn away, until it’s only retained the shape of a person, not any of the individuality. That’s what Alzheimer’s did to my father. It wore him away, all the sharp edges and crisp points that made him Bob Rizza, who loved his family and his pets and his raspberry bushes, and turned him into a fearful person with a vague and confused stare.”
“It’s a nasty disease, surrounded by shadows and small, largely unseen tragedies.”–Terry Pratchett
Quotes via Had a Dad
I totally have insomnia. Between the excitement of celebrating Brian’s last day at work (forever-ever) and preparing to leave our house for a few weeks, I am completely exhausted, tuckered and weary. Oddly, I can’t sleep.
My mind races as I ponder ALL the things that need to be done, Denny and Megan’s bundle, Lilly’s new-found ability to say ’B', the bad bug, and fun things in France like castles and Mont’s and wine and massive cemeteries and medieval bridges.
Despite a little deliri, Monday has proved productive. Actually, The entire weekend has been fruitful. Here are the things we have accomplished in preparation for the looming Furlough:
I am sleepy now.
Zzzz…
Banana Cream Dessert
Preheat oven to 400. Grease 8″ square pan.
Mix muffin mix as directed on package. Bake 15 minutes. Cool and crumble. Combine pudding mix with cream cheese, add milk a little at a time; beat well. In separate bowl, layer banana nut crumbs, pudding, bananas and whipped topping. Top off with whip topping and sprinkle top with pecans. Chill and serve.
The Super Cute Vintage Plaid Apron by think pretty - she has many more!
Booking her for that 1,2,3,4 song had to be the biggest no-brainer ever.
Either I am getting REALLY old, or Sesame Street has beefed up their guest cast. I saw James Blunt on there one day.
Thanks for the info, Mostly Muppet, who I must mention is also a Grady Grad.
Lucy Locket lost her pocket,
Kitty Fisher found it;
Not a penny was there in it,
Only ribbon round it.
Dad’s lost wallet arrived in the mail last week containing everything except all the cash. Did I stress all? For some reason, “memory loss” makes you carry around senseless amounts of booty. The wallet round & full of bills protrudes from his siloette as Mount Everest standing upon the desert. And no, a caregiver can not even get close to the heavily protected rock of money even to count it. It is protected, prized, and obsessed about. Accept of course, when it is forgotten on a table, in a drawer, in a file cabinet, under a secret closet stash or dropped outside the pocket undetected.
The surprise arrival came after the car and house locks were re-keyed, after the police report was filed.
Who knows if it is a blessing, or not? I mean, nice of them to send it back without the cash ????? Maybe the thief experienced a moment of epiphany which made him put it in the mail. Or, maybe someone found it post the cash-empty and dropped it in the mail. Without a return address, we will never know. Did the person pick it out of his pocket or find it on the ground? So many questions.
All that I know, Dad, is that I love you and that I am sorry that your cash stash is short changed.
Yay, Brooklet Blog Mamas!
In the meantime, you simply must go over and read her about her entreprenueal dreams about opening a custom sewing business. Watch the slideshow. Her work is really good. And, her beautifully-locked daughter is named Elle. How perfect is that? She could be the next-big-sewers-dream model!
If you are in a bloggy mood, here are two other great discoveries : The McCormick Family and Heatheraine . Take a look-see.
i LOVE this idea. The salad bar on stilts. No digging required. No roots or grass to remove. No tiller.
According to the directions found *here* one can shell one of these out for around $60.00. Sweet. Remind me of this super find next year!
and you know what’s really awesome, it’s dog proof.
Wow. I am beside myself.
An exceptional monument, the distinctive form of Mont-Saint-Michel and its abbey spire rise out of the bay as a beacon for curious and discerning travellers. Dedicated to the Archangel Michael, the abbey was built in the Middle Ages by a small religious community living on the mount and has since been recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site. For many years, the natural beauty of the mount has been undermined by the gradual advance of the shore, caused by silt borne into the bay by the River Couesnon. To reverse this process of unintentional land reclamation, a daring feat of engineering is underway to make our “Saint Michael’s Mount” an island once more.
And, I found this video of Mont St. Michael. It is rather long and dull, however you can tap through it and see breath taking photos.
Did I mention the stars are in my court? Check this out. I think I am the luckiest person on the planet. Thank you for making my day Southern Mamas.
Thanks for sliding some rays in my sunshine bucket. Your timing is impeccable.
Synchronicity. Perfect timing.
Southern Mamas: You are the savvy-so-great-one. Your blog rocks!
That IS Honey. Your recognition is correct. Mom, Amanda, Can you believe it? Do you remember her? It was Honey and Miss Bean (who I thought was related to Aunt Peggy!!!)
The doll in the picture is one of MY dolls that my mother saved. It came in a car load of boxes from moms attic. Of all the pretty dolls – Cabbage Patch Kids, Adoption Dolls, and loads of cute stuffed animals – Beatrice has an affinity for old Honey who was probably delivered to me in a hand-me-down sack. Mom, feel free to dispute that – I am just assuming.
Does anyone elses kids or pets play with your old toys? Did your mother save them for 33 years?
Anyway, here’s wishing you a lip-smacking-honey-good Monday!
The Trek Trailer is her new favorite place to be.
She LOVES it (even though she isn’t really smiling in the picture)!
You won’t believe it but, Southern Mamas has come to the rescue AGAIN. There is actually a class to help stop toddler tantrums!!!! This is unbelieveable. I wonder if it really works. Have you or anyone you know tried this?
via Southern Mamas
Don’t fret. You will survive toddlerhood and the “no” stage.
Especially now that the Atlanta pediatric nurses behind MomsOnCall.com are offering their popular toddler parenting seminar online. The course aims to help parents find out:
Sign up for the on-line toddler seminar here. The seminar also is offered live in Atlanta. Click here for info.
Wow. Is this cute or what? Meg’s work is phenomenal. I am so impressed by this South Georgia freelancer who lives by the sea with a 19 YEAR OLD cat name Henry.
Plundering through her blog will give you a candy-cane-good feeling. The sugar coated illustrations are like snacking, baby! Seriously, the work is special because it has a spicy way of illustrating detailed feelings like discovery, abstinence and more.
Go. Go now. Check it out for yourself.
By the way. I feel like the brunette in this illustration.
“Take ME away blog world. Take ME away. Please right now I insist.”
This is the illustration that goes with the Avowal of a Mommy Blogger article that I wrote. It is SO perfect. And, SO cute. I love it.
What do you think?
I would LOVE to have it enlarged to put on my desk one day.
Oh, yes. What a fun thought!
The tracking number for this came today. I am curious and excited about it’s arrival. We decided on black. I chose camel. Brian chose black. We ended up with black.
Is this how you decide things at your house?
Black seems a little retro these days. Plus, it picks up dog hair and lent so it (usually) looks gross. We had a black baby bjorn. The black just gets used looking or something. Anyway, the man wanted black. So, the woman is getting black.
It’s okay. I will be fine and happy with it. And you know what, it will match my shoes!
The Statesboro Regional Library is having a Puppet Show tomorrow morning 10:30a – 11a. For more information: http://my.calendars.net/srlscal
We will do ANY THING to keep cool in the South Georgia July Heat!
Sweet Georgia Peaches: Mackie and B
Maaaaa Maa is B’s new favorite word. The pronunciation rhymes with Baa Baa like a sheep. The a is short. She is trying to say Mackie. Maaa Maa is the new song about our house. B says it over and over and over. Brian and I both commented last night that we felt like we haven’t seen Beatrice in a few days. She is perpetually stuck to Mackie. B is one going on 13!
We took the little Nashville-ite to Hopeulikit on our Bulloch County Fete. We have picked peaches, gone on a riding tour of Georgia Southern, gone on a walk downtown, swimming at a friends pool, and to get pedicures.
It has been a fun week!
I found this recipe stashed in the recipe box from my secret sister. It looks so yummy. With a can of artichoke’s in the pantry it seems the easy answer to tonights what-to-cook-for-supper dilemma.
Try it. Let me know what you think!
I Love You can be signed as three separate signs, or by using one single gesture. I: Index finger points to self. Love: Fists cross over the chest at wrists. You: Index finger points to other person. I Love You: The “Y” hand is held up with the index finger extended.
The new Main Street Farmers’ Market is now underway and each month brings more fruits, vegetables, handmade and homemade goods to Downtown Statesboro. From freshly baked organic bread, fresh flowers and herbs, to beautiful, affordable homemade jewelry, you never know what awaits you downtown Statesboro every first and third Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. We are located in the parking lot of the Sea Island Bank on the corner of S. Main and E. Main. Support this new and growing farmers’ market and you will be amazed by the deliciously fresh produce of the local farmers. More than just a destination for fresh food, it is an fun event for the whole family.
So mark your calendars for the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month so you can get the freshest local produce, support local farmers, and your planet.
Know your neighbor, know your food!
If you have questions, or are a farmer, artisan, or craftsmen who would like to participate, please call Main Street Statesboro at (912) 764-7227 email mainstreet@mainstreetstatesboroga.com.
Attached are pictures of a puppy that was found hanging around a Georgia Southern student apartment parking lot in statesboro georgia. After some searching for its owner, the grad student who found it was told that some students had gotten it from someone selling (or giving away) puppies at Walmart. Later, the students decided they didn’t want it anymore and released it in the parking lot to fend for itself.
It is an intact male, under a year old, very sociable, likes other dogs, needs some work with house training. The rescuer cannot keep the dog, but will hold it for a day or two before taking it to the shelter. If anyone is interested in him or if his story is incorrect and someone is looking for him, please call Duke at (919) 671-2100 or 587-4217.
Tickets are going fast for this Summer’s production of
Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
They ordered TWO backdrops for the show this year. They are fabulous!
In addition, the main cast will sign autographs for 30 minutes before the show. Yay. What fun!
Special thanks to David & Beth Boykin, Mandy Edwards and Chick-fil-A of Statesboro for sponsoring our show! YOU ROCK!
You can order tickets over the phone by calling the Emma Kelly Theater
Box Office @ (912) 212 – ARTS (2787).
These shows start at 7:00pm.
“This is the cutest show I’ve ever seen,” Tony said.
Please excuse cross postings!
“We’re all in this together,”
Tony Phillips
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Multi-family Rummage Sale
When: Sat. July 5th
Where: Next to the Portal post-office, Highway 80
(formerly Midget’s Daycare)
Time: 8AM
Bag sale at noon!!!
**Baby items, household, clothing, toys, outdoor, and more!!**
The Perils of Plastic
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