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Showing posts with label McGuffy's Reader. Show all posts
Showing posts with label McGuffy's Reader. Show all posts

Monday, March 19, 2018

It's Awww Monday! March 19, 2018

2018 Photo Project
Photo # 78
 
Such an alert and hungry jackrabbit!
He ate the sunflower seeds that had been scattered
under the bird feeder for probably 20 minutes.
Then he caught me snapping some photos!
I left the window so he could continue to
peaceably eat some more and he did!   
 
 
2018 Photo Project
Photo #79
 
Have a lovely week!
And here's some wise advice from Mark Twain:
If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything!
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Many thanks to Sandee for Awww Monday
and to McGuffy's Reader for Sparks! 
 
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Monday, February 26, 2018

Awww Mondays AND Sparks! February 26, 2018

 
Our nearby neighbors have a new puppy.
Toby in front is about 8 months old and
the little guy in back just joined the family!
Ryder is about 2 months old and cute as
the dickens! We haven't met him yet, but
pretty soon we will.
 He starts obedience school next week and
judging by how well Toby picked up
good manners Ryder won't be far behind.  
 
 
2018 Photo Project
Photo # 58
 
And Whoops- look what we woke up to!
And my Spark of the week is..... 


 
 
Have a lovely week!
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Monday, February 19, 2018

It's Awww Monday February 19, 2018

I've been down with some sort of flu
the past three days- hence I am posting
more than one photo, but none are new
photos for my 2018 Photo Project.
I am back to feeling normal thank goodness!
 
 
 
One of Lucy's favorite winter spots!
Late for Shadow Shot Sunday....
 
 
 
This is one of the many cute dogs
we've gotten to know since moving here!   
 
 
 
This is Tabitha....my youngest Great Niece...
and she definitely is great!
Thanks Sandee for Awww Monday
and thanks McGuffy's Reader for Sparks!
 
Here's my Sparks for this week.....
 
 
Have a great week!
~~~~~
 
 
 
 
 
 


Friday, February 16, 2018

It's Feline Friday ! February 16, 2018

2018 Photo Project
Photo #47
 
Lucy will sleep anywhere if there is sunshine!
She is our purrfect cat and we love her to pieces!
Have a great Feline Friday....
And do thank Sandee for Feline Friday!  
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And here's my Friday Fill-ins!
Each Thursday Annie of McGuffy’s Reader and Ellen of 15andmeowing, provide Friendly Fill-In statements. On Friday, we post our answers with a link-up for you to join us with your own responses. We hope you will copy and answer these on your blog, but please remember to link up at McGuffy’s Reader. If you need help, please let either
Annie or Ellen know and always have fun!
 
1. My Chinese zodiac is the horse.
Those born under the sign of the Horse are a flexible group of people. They tend to be stubborn when it comes their ideas, but they are also incredibly patient when it comes to hearing out what other people have to say. They favor straight forward, occasionally blunt conversation. And yet they generally avoid starting up any unnecessary trouble. This combination then makes those under the Horse sign a bit of a puzzle to the people around them. Though this certainly does not stop people from trying to figure them out.  
In spite of some of their misgivings, Horses are also incredibly loyal friends and partners. Perhaps it is because first impressions have a lasting effect, or simply that they are inclined to do well by others. Whatever the case for an individual, however, they are consistently there when friends need a person to turn to or a shoulder to lean on. They are also quite capable of resolving conflicts, both their own and other people's. Altogether then, those born under the sign of the Horse are some of the most favored members of society; and though they don't often aspire to greatness they tend to achieve a manner of it through the compliments and adoration of their friends.

2. My zodiac sign is Libra.
Symbolized by the Scales of Justice, Libra epitomizes balance and fairness. This sign’s influence helps restore equilibrium to all affairs, no matter how big or small. From settling a major legal or ethical conflict to determining the best place to hang a painting, Libra energy will stop at nothing to establish interpersonal and aesthetic consonance. Under a Libra planetary transit, we can regain our footing in relationships and seek more balance in our lives. The essence of Libra energy is charming, lovable, fair, sincere, sharing, beautiful and hopelessly romantic. Negative expressions of Libra energy can be vain, indecisive, melodramatic, manipulative, spoiled and delusional. Libra energy enhances our social graces and turns our attention to beauty and style. In Italy, there’s an expression known as la bella figura, in which Italian natives not only dress to impress but also exhibit their brightest, best personalities when in the company of others. Libra transits help us achieve that kind of inner and outer beauty, making us feel like the fairest of them all.
 
3. Income Tax season is when we see if we paid
enough up front to not have to pay more.
Usually we break even.
 
4. In hindsight there is no point in whining about taxes.
We're damn lucky to be living in this country.   
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Sunday, February 11, 2018

Awww Monday! February 12, 2018

 
Where is the cat?

 2018 Photo Project
Photo #44
Ah-hah...I see Lucy!
 
 
2018 Photo Project
Photo #44.5
 
Who never fails to make me laugh!
Look at her cute feet!
Have a great week!
Thanks Sandee for Awww Mondays!
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And here's my Spark for McGuffy's Reader! 
 
 
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Sunday, February 04, 2018

Awww Monday February 5, 2018

2018 Photo Project
Photo # 36
 

Photo #36.5
 
Lucy McMapdogg
Such a splendid and oh so patient a dog
while we humans sit and talk while sipping
a beer and she would rather be out hiking!
~~~~~
And here's my thought for McGuffy's Reader....
from one of my favorite authors....
 
 
Have a lovely week.
~~~

Monday, January 29, 2018

Awww Monday January 29, 2018

2018 Photo Project
Photo #29
Having fun in the sewing room
 
 

2018 Photo Project
Photo #29.2 
 
 
I always have fun figuring out the baby quilt.
It doesn't get finished until the baby is here.
So in a few days this will go to a local seamstress 
who has a long arm quilting machine. 
Then I will bind it and put a special pocket
label on the back with the baby's name and
birth date. And then the baby will get his quilt!   
 

 
Meanwhile let's not forget McGuffy's Reader!
Here's my Spark of the week!
Cheers!
~~~~~~
 


Sunday, January 21, 2018

Awww Monday! January 22, 2018

2018 Photo Project
Photo #22  1/21/2018
5:22pm PST
Our First Real Snowstorm for 2018
 
 
The wind is howling and the snow
is blowing in all directions!
Fortunately we got home right before it
would have become problematic.
It seems to me the best approach is to
have a fire to sit by with a good book
and a wonderful friend.
And a cozy cat to make it even better!
Cheers!
~~~~
Thanks Sandee for Awww Mondays!
Oh my gosh I almost forgot McGuffy's Reader Sparks!
Here's my Spark for this week...
 
 
 

Monday, January 01, 2018

Awww it's Monday and the Beginning of a New Year! January 1, 2018

 
2018 Photo Project
Photo #1
 
Lucy staring intently at tiny bug on the wall.
If you look closely you can see the teeny black dot
right below the window frame.
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And this is for McGuffy's Sparks :
Words are a reflection of our thoughts. Positive words come from positive thoughts, negative words from negative thoughts. It is really that simple. Watch the words that come out of your mouth and you will have a good idea of the direction your thoughts are facing, and as a result, your life.
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Monday, November 20, 2017

Awww Monday November 20, 2017


Back in August I posted about all the baby quilts
I had been making during the summer.
Then another little baby surprise came along.
 Little Ian was born on November 11th and here is his quilt! 


His family will have a lot to be
thankful for this year! 
~~~~ 
Here's my thought of the week for McGuffy's Reader


And thanks to Sandee for Awww Monday!

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Sunday, October 29, 2017

Awww Monday and Sparks October 30, 2017

 
 
Remember this cutie from an August post?
Look how big he is already!
Toby is a lovely puppy! 
 
 
 
 
 
 This weeks quote for Sparks
"Old dogs, like old shoes, are comfortable.
They might be a bit out of shape and a
little worn around the edges, but they fit well.” 
Bonnie Wilcox
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Thanks to Sandee  for Awww Monday!
Have a fabulous week! 

Sunday, October 15, 2017

Shadow Shot Sunday Along with Awww Monday October 15-16, 2017

 
I see cookies in our future!
 

 
And here they are!
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A few days ago after returning home
I made some yummy white chocolate chip
with walnuts and lots of vanilla!
I made them with my version of the
famous Toll House recipe. 
Basically, I only use 1/2 cup of melted butter,
half the amount of chocolate chips, I grind up the 1 cup of walnuts until they are pulverized and
I increase the vanilla to 4 teaspoons.   
I figured that pulverizing the walnuts would release the walnut oil and replace the missing butter.
My sweetie prefers my version. 
Maybe you would too.....have a lovely day!
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And do not forget to check out Sunday Shadows ,
Awww Monday and  Annie of McGuffy's Reader
who hosts Sparks- an inspirational and positive post for the week every Monday.       
 
My positive thought  for this week  is :
 
And the reason I am posting early is that 
tomorrow will be really busy!
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