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What Happens in Vegas (08)
Perhaps you’ve encountered one before, but this as my first Jelly Belly statue. In Vegas, of course!
But I’m not sure I like it. Hmmm…. Couldn’t they have sorted the Jelly Belly’s by color?
However, it is a feat to have made it!
Who is the lucky one to eat it?
I WILL Finish!
Someday, someone will receive this simple double crochet scarf. It’s been over a year that I’ve been working on it. Meanwhile…
In other news, my niece started this project this year and finished a few months ago. Only a few hundred of those tiny squares all crocheted together to make a handsome baby blanket. So…
at some point I will finish my simple, little scarf. Fortunately, everyone is different, works at different paces, has different abilities, and sets different goals.
One day, I will give this scarf away … and it will be complete.
Soft Food Fight
These lovely ladies have decided they wish to switch from hard food to soft food. Did you know there are at least seven descriptions for the meat in canned cat food? Minced, chunky, flaked, bits, shredded, cuts, and ground. Then there’s with cheese, egg, veggies, and rice. Some have more gravy than others. Of course there’s beef, chicken, turkey, tuna, salmon, and on and on.
Finally, the cans say to feed them 2.5 ounces per pound of cat. Hmmmm… one weighs 6.4 pounds and the other 12.4 pounds, but they both eat less than one 3 oz can per day so far. This is no matter how I divvy out multiple cans in a single day. Ack! I still put some hard food out, and they aren’t finishing that either.
I can see that this is a lengthy endeavor to get it right. Outside of mealtime, they are happy and healthy as usual.
I am thanking God that water remains the same for both. Phew! Or should I be worried?
Dear cat owned friends, how goes it?
Dear cat-less friends, I’m guessing you’re glad this is a battle you may never know.
Secret Sister
At church, instead of Secret Pals, we have Secret Sisters. My secret sister didn’t really do much early in the year, but she’s been spot on for a while now. I was also sadly negligent to my secret sister in the beginning because I mis-placed the sheet of paper, so I have no ill will toward the one with my name in her pocket.
For my birthday, this secret sister gave me an incredible gift! I not only adore cats, but also the artist Charles Wysocki. He created fun cat art and many other enchanting paintings over his career. Yet, I am highly doubtful my secret sister knows this. I don’t hide my appreciation of cats, so that part of the gift might be expected. I was truly delighted to find the two together: Wysocki and a cat. Hmmmm…. who is this sensational sister?!?!
Even my deary appreciates such a fun gift! Thank you, secret sister!
Taste
Psalm 34:8
New International Version (NIV)
8 Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
I haven’t paid attention to the garden in a few years, except to enjoy it’s delights. It has remained well tended by my nephews and they deliver goodies to the house now and again. This year I went out to see it and the wonder of its beauty – both with my eyes and taste buds. I ended up taking my camera every few weeks. Finally, I was able to take my camera and baskets to enjoy the harvest. It is a remarkable feast and oh so tasty – especially when shared with friends and family.
May you find tasty things to enjoy. May those tastes open up your eyes to see the wonder around you. May you know the joy of a carrot just washed from the garden or a yellow wax bean eaten while you stand next to the plant.
The Pumpkin Man!
It’s that time of year! Delightful smells, gorgeous colors, and festivities everywhere.
Kalamazoo has a treasure this time of year in all of the farms with fun activities, treats to eat, and tours to tantalize. We are fortunate to have many apple farms, fruit stands, and corn mazes. Since my brother has an autumn fruit stand, I don’t much get around to the others. Yet, they are all of value no matter if they’re mostly for fun or muchly for games.
One pictured here is JUST for pumpkins! And it’s NO fruit “stand”. It’s an all out farm with ONE product for ONE month of the year. Honestly, I haven’t purchased much here, but I sure do enjoy getting great shots of pumpkins galore. I also appreciate that it’s a centennial farm, just as our family farm is over 100 years old as well.
If you’re in Kalamazoo, check out some of the great autumn fun, smells, tastes, and colors.
Do You Dream in Color?
Do you dream in color?
I do! Usually fabrics, yarn, and scrapbook papers.
Do you dream in texture?
I do! Usually clean cottons, Angora fur, and mulberry paper.
Do you dream in sound?
I do! The click of corner rounders, the clink of crochet hooks, and the chink of pottery on the table.
Do you dream with scents?
I do! Clean cottons, fresh cut paper, and ink from pens.
Moral of the Story: Dream of what you enjoy, be it at night or in the day.
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