tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22531749438499181822024-03-14T06:30:29.708-04:00Sketches By MarySketches by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233117797191655535noreply@blogger.comBlogger254125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253174943849918182.post-29695024846572101502011-08-12T21:58:00.000-04:002011-08-12T21:58:23.225-04:00NH Supplies for your crafting needs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Calling all crafters! Come by to visit my shop on Etsy. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NHSupplies">NH Supplies</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Mary</span></span></div>Sketches by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233117797191655535noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253174943849918182.post-46126418726889294882011-08-04T04:04:00.000-04:002011-08-04T04:04:47.636-04:00lost and found<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">One of things I find most frustrating is not being able to find things like my camera charger. Especially when I need it.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I hunted all over the place trying to locate the darn thing.... <span style="font-size: small;">only to realize its in the car!! I'm wanting to list some things to sell online. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hope to sell a collection of rubber stamps; brass templates; and a few rubber stamps purchased in Japan. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Over the weekend, we visited open houses. <i> We aren't looking to sell our house any time soon.</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>I fell in love with a house that over looked a river. It was absolutely beautiful. </i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Each room was graced with lovely antiques. And built in book shelves. Which looked very nice. </i><i> </i></span></span></span> </span> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The stairs were steep, which made me wonder how in the world do they get their furniture up there... I mean without falling. That's the only thing I would not care for... plus the house looked as if it had movement at some time. Cracks in the walls, settling I suppose.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Maybe the reason I really fell in love...was the decoration on the walls... style. I don't have many pictures on my walls. I did have at one time. Like my mother wonders why I don't have one of my dad. </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">My excuse? He's not around anymore. He was killed in an automobile accident in 1997. And at times, I still feel somewhat uncomfortable to have his picture staring at me. .... And I'll admit.... when I recall a memory.... my eyes puddle up. <i>The pain of that tragic event... has left. </i>I want to remember only the good times. .... <span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i> </i>I'm just not comfortable to have a picture displayed. </span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<i>something I wrote back in 2009. </i><br />
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<i>This is so true. We can focus all our energy and time on what's happening with Gas Prices; Droughts; Our Bank Accounts; whatever your mind takes you throughout the day. </i><br />
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<i>OR We can adjust our focus on things above. Whatever is True, Beautiful, .... putting our Trust in the Father of Heaven. Trusting that God will see us through no matter what. No matter what our bank account says; No matter what <strike>depressing news we hear</strike> whether it be on television or radio.</i><br />
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<i>Let us place our Focus on Jesus. After all He already knows what we need. </i><br />
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<i>Blessings on your day~ Mary </i> </div>Sketches by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233117797191655535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253174943849918182.post-13128315893867750672011-07-23T01:22:00.000-04:002011-07-23T01:22:17.410-04:00Friday Blog Hop<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #45818e;">I would like to welcome my new followers! I sure appreciate your kind comments, and for the invitation to join in the Friday Blog Hop. As you can see I did. A little late mind you, but I'm still here. ;) Thank you!!</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #45818e;">Our day was turned in a different direction... we came to the aid of my aunt & uncle during a family emergency. He was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance. Thank God, it wasn't anything serious to keep him in the hospital over night. He was able to come home. Anyway, I'm glad we were home when this all took place. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #45818e;">Is the weather horribly hot where you live? We haven't had any rain in so long a time that the ground is breaking up. There was a short shower over on the other side of town, but a lot of good it did for us... we didn't see or feel one drop! I'm glad someone saw and enjoyed the shower. The heat nearly knocks us over, the temps are hovering around in the high 90's and possibly triple digits. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #45818e;">The other evening, I was standing in the kitchen doing something at the sink when I felt a wet spot on the rug. I thought it probably came from the dogs mouth as she sometimes drips water after lapping up a big drink from her bowl. But then I bent down to feel the rug....yup, it was wet alright. Only the entire end of the rug was drenched!! I started to freak out, thought the water pipe had burst or the drain had leaked....I didn't know what had gone wrong. Called hubby at work, to say the pipe probably leaked out....then he said...if it were that the bottom cabinet would be soaked too-- I felt around, okay so it was dry....but where was the water coming from?!? Upon opening the other cabinet door that's where I found a huge puddle! A while back, my husband thought it would be good to store water in clean milk jugs for whenever we needed water. Well! One of the jugs was almost empty!! I grabbed out most of the jugs and dumped the water unto my parched plants. I was mad of course, but thankful for the fact it wasn't the pipes. The mess was cleaned up...however it kinda ruined some of the floor. Yuk. It really can't be seen.. so that's good. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #45818e;">It's getting rather late so I'll be going. For those of us having to endure this HEAT....take it easy! Don't forget to check on your animals. :o) </span></span></span></span></div>Sketches by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233117797191655535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253174943849918182.post-84179482621843340922011-07-19T03:43:00.000-04:002011-07-19T03:43:05.671-04:00a word about body splashes<span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This has nothing to do with buying body splashes, this about formulating your own from scratch. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When working with oils of any kind (especially essential oils) always wear disposable gloves, as this protects your hands from any burns or reactions to the oils you might have, its best to be cautious. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In the summertime I prefer wearing a body splash as it not only cools my skin, but it's refreshing too. The ones I have bought in the stores, may list their ingredients as natural, but many of the ingredients are hard to pronounce let alone read. In my opinion everything we wear to what we eat should always be natural... why eat or wear something that may make us sick? Should we only buy something because everyone else has this same product...and if it works for them it should do the same for me? </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I don't think so. Especially since I found out that I have sensitivity with my skin and my face. The products I see advertised on television may promise radiant skin. But for me it produced blotchy cr*p. Soap (commercial based) has become an enemy for my skin, too. This is why I have turned to wearing natural based products. Whether I make them for myself or I purchase them. They had better be natural. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Here's something I would have never imagined using. Vodka! I'm not a drinker - casual or otherwise... so why would I have it in the house or consider buying it?? ;)</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Simply because it's an ingredient to use with distilled water to make a homemade version of body splash. Amazing huh?!? I thought so too. Vodka (high-quality, 100 proof) is best for recipes that call for alcohol (rubbing alcohol). I hope this makes sense! :O) Rubbing alcohol has an offensive odor and it evaporates a bit too quickly. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Have you ever purchase a body splash or cologne... that smells of rubbing alcohol? After spraying it on your wrist ...its really hard to tell the scent cause all you smell is the alcohol.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Of course you wouldn't want to ingest the vodka once its all mixed together to produce your body splash. Or would you. *giggle* </span></span></span><b><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/206/6271CC3AB87AD1B5A3232BBB0CC1A146.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a> Psalm 37:4Sketches by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233117797191655535noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253174943849918182.post-56866222368400648322011-07-15T03:48:00.000-04:002011-07-15T03:48:44.091-04:00Here's Dollie!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxBu3k7GIm38hSAYIPBNz-lad22kw-Y7uuHNPAW-fG2aord2cHdiAfgcDGiqnZIMg3-4-0607H4vh6Vime2NA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Getting crazy over a bunny!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Basic No-Weighing Soap:</span></span></span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">this does not require using a scale at all. This recipe looks good to me and I think you'll like it. <span style="color: #38761d;">You'll need: Vegetable Shortening - 6 lbs. (common sizes are 3 and 6 lb cans)</span></span></span></span></span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #38761d;"> Coconut Oil - 14 Fl. oz (get this from a health food store, use the entire jar); 3/4 Cups of Olive Oil; Lye - 12 oz. can dissolved in 2-3/4 cup distilled water;</span></span></span></span></span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #38761d;"> Lilly of the Valley FO - 2 Tablespoons (opt) </span></span></span></span></span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #38761d;">**If I were making this soap, I would prefer to use Georgia Peach FO, but you can add whatever Fragrance Oil you would like. ** </span></span></span></span></span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #38761d;">♥ Soap making info ♥</span></span></span></span></span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Q. Is there a way to make soap without having to use Lye?</span></span></span></span></span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #38761d;">A. The strong acid in Lye is what enables it to react with the fats and oils to make soap.</span></span></span></span></span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Q. What should I use to protect myself when using Lye?</span></span></span></span></span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #38761d;">A. Get a good pair of gloves, apron, shoes, and knowledge. Use good fitting rubber gloves so that they don't interfere with your fingers. Goggles or glasses that cover your entire eye area. One teeny drop of Lye can burn off a part of an eyebrow or worse damage your eye. Protection is always best! </span></span></span></span></span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #38761d;">♥ Although this isn't a complete list of know-how, I wanted to at least point you in the right direction....its good to know these things. Purchasing a book on soap making would probably be the best source of information.♥</span></span></span></span></span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #38761d;">♥ Don't forget there is a strong odor that comes from using Lye... make sure to have a good face mask, and work where there's an open window, so you're not overcome with fumes.♥</span></span></span></span></span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Everyone loves Paula Deen! </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i> </i></span></span></span>Sketches by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233117797191655535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253174943849918182.post-58618842149721693482011-07-14T19:08:00.000-04:002011-07-14T19:08:48.120-04:00The Song of the Busy Bee - 1917<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">From the book Work and Play with Language</span></i></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsfJ0eYDwQ7wcy1Wm57INbEIomvwUTG6cKEDF6SKyQVQ2x8dnDpMMORJZ5exDQDKJrhd4hwqioogEh_pOAj3OHzsKZpH50UCSL5y1elleGkNwtKLtp3k8v5Ur53v8vXvnzlRY060gcHeeJ/s1600/267.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsfJ0eYDwQ7wcy1Wm57INbEIomvwUTG6cKEDF6SKyQVQ2x8dnDpMMORJZ5exDQDKJrhd4hwqioogEh_pOAj3OHzsKZpH50UCSL5y1elleGkNwtKLtp3k8v5Ur53v8vXvnzlRY060gcHeeJ/s200/267.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! </span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">This is the song of the bee.</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">His legs are of yellow;</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">A jolly good fellow,</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">And yet a great worker is he.</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">In days that are sunny</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">He's getting his honey;</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">In days that are cloudy</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">He's making his wax;</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">On pinks and on lilies,</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">And gay daffodillies,</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">And columbine blossoms,</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">He levies a tax.</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">The sweet smelling clover,</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">He, humming, hangs over;</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">The scent of the roses</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">Makes fragrant his wings;</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">He never gets lazy;</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">From thistle and daisy,</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">And weeds in the meadow,</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">Some treasure he brings.</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">From morning's first light</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">Till the coming of night,</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">He's singing and toiling</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">The summer day through.</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">Oh! we may get weary;</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">And think work is dreary;</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">'Tis harder by far</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">To have nothing to do. written by Marion Douglas </span> </span></span></i>Sketches by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233117797191655535noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253174943849918182.post-53232822915259520872011-07-14T18:35:00.000-04:002011-07-14T18:35:50.426-04:00Do a Kindness - circa 1902<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;">from circa 1902 Sunday School Recitations</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Do a kindness, do it well;</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Angels will the story tell.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Do a kindness; tell it not;</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Angel hands will mark the spot.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Do a kindness; count no gain;</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Angels sing it in refrain.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Do a kindness; though no story;</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It may grace, 'twill ring in glory.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Do a kindness; though tis small.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Angels' voices sing it all.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Do a kindness; never mind!</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">What you lose the angels find.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Do a kindness; small or great,</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">'Twill come back in double weight.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Do a kindness; never fret!</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">No good deed has been lost yet.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Do a kindness! Do it now!</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Angels know it all, somehow.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Do a kindness any time;</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Angels weave it into rhyme.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Kindly deeds, and thoughts, and words, </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Bless the world like songs of birds.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">written by Helen K. Chace </span></span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span>Sketches by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233117797191655535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253174943849918182.post-34827236614031488872011-07-14T03:35:00.000-04:002011-07-14T03:35:45.193-04:00Uh-OH<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Do you have days when .... <span style="font-size: small;">you get up but don't get dressed.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <b>Wash your face.... and not comb your hair.</b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b><span style="font-size: large;">Stay in your jammies until noon. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Surf the internet... chat on the phone....</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> hunt around in the kitchen cupboards for something sweet to eat.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Open the fridge, hoping to find the stash of chocolate chip cookie dough.... or last piece of chocolate cake. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> .....After stuffing yourself.... you secretly wished you hadn't eaten it.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">What about leaving the dishes in the sink. <span style="font-size: small;">Stacking the dirty dishes in the dishwasher.... then just wandering off ... then forgetting what you were about to do. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">..... Then the <span style="font-size: large;">door bell rings.... UH-OH, what do you do.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">If I know its my mother popping over for a surprise visit..... I <span style="font-size: x-large;">Run like heck!, <span style="font-size: small;">quickly scooping up the left over laundry that's been in the chair for a day or so.... just to <span style="font-size: large;">throw it upon the unmade bed. <span style="font-size: x-large;">Run really fast <span style="font-size: large;">into the bathroom...run <span style="font-size: small;">a brush over my hair...and rinse my mouth with toothpaste! Then hurry-hurry throw some clothes on....</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Calmly walk to the door....<span style="font-size: small;">and smile. All the while hoping and praying she doesn't have to use the bathroom.... 'cause you forgot to clean it. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">......Hoping she doesn't look past the doorway into the kitchen, cause the dishes are still in the sink. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> ...... and really hoping she doesn't look into the laundry hamper....'cause there's jeans and socks sticking out from under the closed lid.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">...... </span>another day comes.... <span style="font-size: small;">and I am dressed. Hair combed teeth brushed. Things are put away. Laundry is nearly finished up.... <span style="font-size: large;">and guess what... no one comes to visit. <span style="font-size: small;">When I look icky, .... playing it lazy... that's when I get visitors. <i>What about you?</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <i><span style="font-size: large;">Working with lye has me worried a bit. Lye of course is dangerous. Soap wouldn't be soap without it. Store bought soap is detergent based. <span style="font-size: small;">I haven't purchased regular soap from a store in many years. </span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ha Ha.... yes, I still bathe. But I use my melt n' pour soaps or I will buy homemade soap. ;) </span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> I've got to decide if it would be worth my money and effort to make this. <b> Have many of you ever made your own soap? How long have you've been creating your own soap? I would appreciate your comments! </b></span></span></i><b> </b></span></span></span></span></span></span>Sketches by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233117797191655535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253174943849918182.post-4864129098231657682011-07-13T15:24:00.000-04:002011-07-13T15:24:24.207-04:00Balm those Lovely Lips!<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Extremely hot or cold weather can chap our lips. There are some really good lip balms out there in the market place... I use one that is similar to BB's, just not as expensive.</span></span> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lately, I've been on the hunt for something that can be homemade, with items and ingredients I have on hand. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Here's one I think will be just as nice to make and use. ♥ Vanilla Lip Balm ♥ </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Ingredients: 1 tablespoon petroleum jelly</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #38761d;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #38761d;"> 1/2 teaspoon beeswax, grated</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #38761d;"> 5 drops vanilla oil (do not use vanilla flavoring!) </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #38761d;">(you'll need to use a vanilla oil that is Body Safe* do not use oils that are for making candles...this would not be safe for your face). </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #38761d;">In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the petroleum jelly and beeswax for 30 seconds on high until melted. Remove from oven. Stir in the vanilla oil. Pour mixture into a small jar with lid or metal tin. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #38761d;"> </span> </span></span>Sketches by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233117797191655535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253174943849918182.post-72856826032352065132011-07-13T14:49:00.000-04:002011-07-13T14:49:02.956-04:00<span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Nature's Hairspray</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span style="background-color: cyan;">1/2 Cup distilled water </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span style="background-color: cyan;">2 tablespoons light corn syrup</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span style="background-color: cyan;"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span style="background-color: cyan;">15 drops of fragrance oil</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span><span style="background-color: white;"><i>In a small nonreactive saucepan, bring water to a boil, then stir in the corn syrup until dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in the fragrance oil. Let cool and store in a spray bottle.</i></span></span><br />
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<span><span style="background-color: white;"><i><span style="color: #741b47;"><b>**I've not tried this recipe so I don't know how it will actually work. I was thinking the corn syrup might attract bugs.** Just my 2 cents worth.</b></span></i></span></span><br />
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<span><span style="background-color: white;"><i><span style="color: #741b47;"><b> </b></span> </i></span></span>Sketches by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233117797191655535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253174943849918182.post-91786873428129625032011-07-13T13:57:00.001-04:002011-07-13T14:15:51.320-04:00"Clearing the Air"<span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love cute, bottled air freshener sprays. <span style="font-size: small;">Glade being one of my favorites...... however, you don't really know for sure what your spraying into the air. Who knows? </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now you can know what's going out into the air.... by creating your own! </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">You'll need to select an <a href="http://www.rockymountainoils.com/">Essential Oil</a>, that smells really fresh and clean. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Then.... <span style="font-size: small;">you'll need distilled water. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Use 12 or 13 drops of oil to 8 or 9 tablespoons water, pour the ingredients into a spray bottle. Shake to mix well. You'll need to shake before each use. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">**Be careful** do not spray onto your skin.** <span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Please use caution when using any kind of Essential Oils.** </span></span></span><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"> </span></span></span></span></span>Sketches by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233117797191655535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253174943849918182.post-35683009232531835942011-07-13T12:21:00.000-04:002011-07-13T12:21:21.718-04:00Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard<b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard </span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast (4 ounces each)</span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 Cup all-purpose flour</span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/4 teaspoon pepper</span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">3/4 Cup milk</span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 Cup vegetable oil for frying</span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 Cup honey</span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/4 Cup Mustard</span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Serves 6.</span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">* Cut the chicken into 1/2 x 2 inch strips. For honey mustard sauce, blend honey and mustard in a small bowl. Set aside.</span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">* Mix flour, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken in milk. Roll in flour mixture to coat well. Place chicken on waxed paper.</span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">* Pour 1/4 inch oil in a large heavy skillet. Heat over medium-high heat to 350 degrees or until a cube of white bread dropped in oil browns evenly in 1 minute.</span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">* Divide chicken into batches. Place chicken in an even layer in hot oil. Fry, turning once, for about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.</span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>* Variation* </i></span></span></span></b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne to the flour and use 1 cup apple jelly mixed with 1/2 teaspoon mustard for a new dipping sauce. </i></span></span></span><b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></span></b>Sketches by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233117797191655535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253174943849918182.post-11414934583897234272011-07-13T11:32:00.000-04:002011-07-13T11:32:10.675-04:00Lavender oil<h1 align="center">The Many Uses and Nature of Lavender Essential Oil</h1><div align="center"> By JC Shannon<br />
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In 1928, while working in his family's perfume factory, the French chemist René-Maurice Gattefossé burned his hand. To cool the burn, he plunged his hand into a vat of <a href="http://www.rockymountainoils.com/shop/Lavender_15ml_O.G._Hungary-Lavandula_angustifolia.htm" target="_self">LAVENDER OIL</a> sitting nearby. He was amazed to find not only did the essential oil speed the healing but it also prevented scarring. <br />
While <a href="http://www.rockymountainoils.com/shop/Lavender_15ml_O.G._Hungary-Lavandula_angustifolia.htm" target="_self">LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL</a> is used as a cosmetic water and to scent linen, it has a myriad of other uses and is inarguable the best essential oil to have in your homes. It is good for cleansing cuts and scratches. It works well in skin care. It has been recognized for it’s healing properties for burns and wounds.<br />
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<a href="http://www.rockymountainoils.com/shop/Lavender_15ml_O.G._Hungary-Lavandula_angustifolia.htm" target="_self"> LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL</a> appears to have a cell regenerating action. It is soothing and has a topical analgesic action that helps with itching. When used with pain medication, it increases the effects of the medication. It is also antibacterial and moderately anti-fungal<br />
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Traditionally <a href="http://www.rockymountainoils.com/shop/Lavender_15ml_O.G._Hungary-Lavandula_angustifolia.htm" target="_self">LAVENDER OIL</a> and other LAVENDER PRODUCTS have been used in aromatherapy to promote sleep, relaxation and to relieve anxiety. Studies show that when <a href="http://www.rockymountainoils.com/shop/Lavender_15ml_O.G._Hungary-Lavandula_angustifolia.htm" target="_self">LAVENDER OIL</a> was applied to the hands and feet there was a noticeable decrease in elevated pulse and respiration. Relaxation was seen and family members stated that they noticed a decrease in agitation in their ill loved ones. Lavender is thought to produce a sedative effect similar to some sleep aides, without the nasty side effects. <br />
Throughout history, people have used LAVENDER PRODUCTS to make pillows for beds. The scent of the Lavender gives more restful sleep. The branches of the Lavender plant are often used in decoration, potpourris and sachets. They are also kept in linen closets to scent sheets and towels. <br />
<a href="http://www.rockymountainoils.com/shop/Lavender_15ml_O.G._Hungary-Lavandula_angustifolia.htm" target="_self">LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL</a> , while not being a cure-all, is the best essential oil to have in your home for its many uses. We here at <a href="http://www.rockymountainoils.com/">Rocky Mountain Oils</a> sell a high quality, 100% therapeutic grade <a href="http://www.rockymountainoils.com/shop/Lavender_15ml_O.G._Hungary-Lavandula_angustifolia.htm" target="_self">LAVENDER OIL</a> that is well suited for all your needs.<br />
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This work may be transmitted via the Internet, or used on other web site, only if there this copyright info and link to <a href="http://www.rockymountainoils.com/" target="_self">www.rockymountainoils.com</a> are included. </div><img border="0" height="3" src="http://www.rockymountainoils.com/images/spacer.gif" width="1" /> <span class="article_separator"> </span>Sketches by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233117797191655535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253174943849918182.post-24454518678760408782011-07-13T11:20:00.000-04:002011-07-13T11:20:59.983-04:00Shoo, Fly SHOO!<b><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Or in this case Mosquitoes.</span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Learn to make your own repellent.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Recipe: </span>10 drops of eucalyptus oil</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> 20 drops of citronella oil</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> 15 drops of cedarwood oil</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> 1 teaspoon of jojoba oil</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> 10 drops of pennyroyal</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Combine: <span style="font-size: small;">all ingredients in a spray bottle. (nothing fancy just a garden spray bottle will do!) </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Spray a thin layer on the skin that is exposed to bugs.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span>**Make sure you test a spot on your skin or clothing to make sure there are no reactions.**</span></span></span>Sketches by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233117797191655535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253174943849918182.post-3960349908500820652011-07-07T04:51:00.000-04:002011-07-07T04:51:43.533-04:00Lake on Ft. Bragg<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibpAgnARjbPA0Ry5wu99fvAq0xQdkRE5bFFXcR-LOe5upfbfUCG8kMM8o0nR9DT3yrsHydEp5J1IGk0EI3TPOu5eQpWQf85zLL-pxoN1ppQolNahAgLF9M6sAGK2AGJGOWLgwASyEO3MWZ/s1600/fortbragg+1987.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibpAgnARjbPA0Ry5wu99fvAq0xQdkRE5bFFXcR-LOe5upfbfUCG8kMM8o0nR9DT3yrsHydEp5J1IGk0EI3TPOu5eQpWQf85zLL-pxoN1ppQolNahAgLF9M6sAGK2AGJGOWLgwASyEO3MWZ/s400/fortbragg+1987.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #20124d;">This looks almost as pretty as the day I snapped the pic. Always thought it would look good featured in a calendar. </span></span>Sketches by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233117797191655535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253174943849918182.post-72942407584699447772011-07-07T04:28:00.000-04:002011-07-07T04:28:10.689-04:00Taco Ring....anyone?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggkxgCj1DZn-jvMoYc0VhzSMUP9TWiRcBKHvT1PqC5sCznxbGYzeTi7OcleINkOyG_7MSnp_5l97c1kloUnacTmyv0BOHdBPzTw2DlYvE2PnTcxlea4g7F_surkto8DkSbtjhBUDR3zHXN/s1600/Mary+pampered+chef+taco+ring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggkxgCj1DZn-jvMoYc0VhzSMUP9TWiRcBKHvT1PqC5sCznxbGYzeTi7OcleINkOyG_7MSnp_5l97c1kloUnacTmyv0BOHdBPzTw2DlYvE2PnTcxlea4g7F_surkto8DkSbtjhBUDR3zHXN/s320/Mary+pampered+chef+taco+ring.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Putting the finishing touches on the<b> Taco Ring</b></span></span>. <span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Oh My, that sounds good about now... YUMMY. I was demonstrating the many uses of the 15"- round baking stone. This was a party I did for my in-laws and their family. The year was 1999-2000. If my memory serves me correctly. For dessert they requested the Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake. I've gained<strike> about 5 pounds</strike> just thinking about the cake alone! I enjoyed doing this as a part time job. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Some individuals thought I was part of the Merry Maids. I could hardly believe the messes they would leave for me to clean up. And that was before I started to cook and share my presentation. The nerve! </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">OK..... Sweet Dreams. ~Mary~ </span></span></span>Sketches by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233117797191655535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253174943849918182.post-90623672839449063222011-07-07T03:40:00.000-04:002011-07-07T03:40:25.770-04:00There are times<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL1wHX93JY68eHmLh1xPuVrrxi5eMRK1wtD60pE4TFm5IPBMqYHKyU2lUH_ZRyYSJ-hchuk-HNTOMP7NGY6ifzCZCKhI-QoqYTl4u9R-u1sRJgJeJG2w04-p6XGiLkwk_smJnVU32vox1x/s1600/File.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL1wHX93JY68eHmLh1xPuVrrxi5eMRK1wtD60pE4TFm5IPBMqYHKyU2lUH_ZRyYSJ-hchuk-HNTOMP7NGY6ifzCZCKhI-QoqYTl4u9R-u1sRJgJeJG2w04-p6XGiLkwk_smJnVU32vox1x/s400/File.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">You know there are times you may want to do this. <span style="font-size: small;">I'm just kiddin' around. We were just kiddin' around with the camera. With the lights out, we did some silly poses as the camera flashed. This was 1985, we'd only been married for a year. Who knows <strike>maybe I did feel like doing this!</strike></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">LOL</span>Sketches by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233117797191655535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253174943849918182.post-8855332360588844462011-07-07T02:52:00.000-04:002011-07-07T02:52:07.012-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNV4v8GiPBncjscTfiz0zXCzyEQCQVBVFWEm8WY_hFwPnIhKmZl_H4Wd3XlUiFZdGYOBwdoYsfI6PeC6S0UBIsVqKQQ451QOOncu1cagAyuCXXse9E6hRNvuyqLlK2flB9eJ2L2VIRxUP9/s1600/1975+Walt+Disney+World+bag1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNV4v8GiPBncjscTfiz0zXCzyEQCQVBVFWEm8WY_hFwPnIhKmZl_H4Wd3XlUiFZdGYOBwdoYsfI6PeC6S0UBIsVqKQQ451QOOncu1cagAyuCXXse9E6hRNvuyqLlK2flB9eJ2L2VIRxUP9/s400/1975+Walt+Disney+World+bag1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><a href=""><br />
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<h1 style="color: #a64d79; font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This brings back memories…</h1><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Garamond; font-size: medium;"><strong>good times my family had in Walt Disney World. We drove down in December of 1974 and spent New Years there as well.</strong></span><br />
<strong><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Garamond; font-size: medium;">The temperature was zero degrees here in Indiana, but by the time we rolled into Florida it was a toasty 99 degrees. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Garamond; font-size: medium;">I have more post cards, however these are my favorites… The Haunted Mansion… Hovering over a riverbank, in “deathly splendor”, is the mysterious <em>Haunted Mansion </em>… an active retirement home for 999 happy ghosts, ghouls, an goblins “dying” to meet visitors. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Garamond; font-size: medium;">The Strolling Topiary Lane and Monorail: Dumbo meets a “topiary cousin”, one of many shrubs grown into the shapes of Disney characters. Nearby, sleek monorail trains glide by on the “highway in the sky”, taking guests on a scenic journey to the Magic Kingdom. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Garamond; font-size: large;">20,000 Leagues Under the Sea….<span style="font-size: medium;"> Mysterious sunken worlds and strange deep sea creatures lie ahead for guests joining Captain Nemo aboard the submarine Nautilus, for a voyage.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Garamond; font-size: large;">“The Vacation Kingdom of the World” Guests play and often stay in Walt Disney World. <span style="font-size: medium;">Exciting theme resorts are located along the shores of beautiful Bay Lake and the picturesque Seven Seas Lagoon…gateway to the Magic Kingdom.</span></span></strong><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><strong><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Garamond; font-size: medium;">My fondest memory has to be the Haunted Mansion and the ride on the Monorail. Back then, there wasn’t as many attractions as there is today. In fact, Space Mountain wasn’t even built yet…. it was just in its beginning stages. As my dad and I were waiting in line…. he looked at me and said “I wonder what that will be?” pointing to the mess of construction. I couldn’t imagine. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Garamond; font-size: large;">I used to have a book on the beginnings of Walt Disney World. It was kept buried in a desk drawer at home. <span style="font-size: medium;"> I’m sure its been thrown out. I can’t imagine something like that still being around at my parents house. Parents: Don’t give a kid of 11 the responsibility of saving a keepsake. It could’ve been worth something…. <em>possibly. </em> </span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Garamond; font-size: medium;">I hope you have enjoyed this memorable occasion. As I turn off the light and crawl into bed…visions of Disney World will be in my head. Good Night. </span></strong>Sketches by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233117797191655535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253174943849918182.post-23988439202159536622011-07-06T03:17:00.001-04:002011-07-06T03:17:59.408-04:00Overhead<p><font color="#ff0000" size="4" face="Bradley Hand ITC">We were living in Japan for awhile where we had the fun of living in these 9 story apartments. We lived on the 3rd floor. The view out of our windows was perfect... the majesty of Mt. Fuji set the scene. Although it was 50 miles away, on a good day we could see the snow blowing across the top, with the aid of binoculars. It was beautiful. After a month of hot, sticky, hazy weather... we would finally see some relief in the form of a typhoon. We couldn't wait as temperatures had climbed to 102! We bought the necessary groceries to see us through the long night and into the following days ahead. And enough batteries in case the lights went off. For the most part, our 2-bedroom apartment had plenty of room inside as well as outside. The biggest balcony just off the side of our living room area could hold about 10 to 15 people (standing) or less if adding chairs. This was mostly used to work on bicycles, as it was a hobby of my husband. That evening, the horrific wind and rain of the typhoon came through. We slept well into the night, occasionally waking to see if there were any trees blown over. The next morning we opened the sliding doors to feel the cool fresh breeze on our faces. We noticed we could now see all of the mountains clearly. And we noticed something else too,... it looked as if someone had lost their shaving cream can as it bounced off the railings it left a trail of white puffy foam! After further investigation we saw the empty dented can lying in the grass below. But wait, there was something else on the railing... as we walked closer we could see it resembled potato salad?!? Or.... was it.... no it couldn't be.... we just thought... don't touch it maybe the wind will blow it off. About dinner time, there was a loud knock at the door. Upon opening the door, a middle-aged woman stood with a disgusted look..."Oh, I'm here to tell you that I live on the 7th floor... and the people on the 8th floor decided to have a Typhoon Party last night, did you hear them?!?!" "Well I DID!!! Someone BARFED all over my balcony!!!, and I'm so disgusted!!!" She left our place in a HUFF! It was clear to us what that mess was all over the railing.... how utterly GROSS. Just the thought of someone being so rude made me want to toss my cookies too. Well, we weren't going to touch it, that stuff would either have to blow off or whatever!! Just a few minutes after the lady left, another knock at the door. This time there was a bald-headed man standing with a nasty bucket of water in his hand with a scrub brush in the other. "Uhh...um... I'm here to clean the mess off of your balcony." "Oh really!!" my husband responded. "Don't worry about it, I'll get it." my husband said. What was that man thinking??!! There was no way he was going to use that nasty water to clean off our balcony railing!! </font> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="4" face="Bradley Hand ITC">The moral of the story~ always be considerate of the neighbors.</font></p> Sketches by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233117797191655535noreply@blogger.com0