Birthday Apron

Celebration Flags

Olivia has had a fever due to teething, we hope, so i neglected to post yesterday.  So…now that Marilyn has called me from Santa Rosa to say her gift arrived, I will show you the entire banner.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
This is not an original idea, but i just had to make one.  Somewhat akin to the [...]

Debate comes to my neighborhood

Today is one day before the Presidential Debate at Belmont University.  I live two blocks away from the campus and the neighborhood is hoppin’.  The 75 acre grounds have been closed off with an 8 foot fence-all the way around it.  The students are on a fall break.  There will be something like 3000 media [...]

The Sale is Over, thank goodness

Sunday, after the sale, and after two large loads went to Goodwill.
I am so grateful that Cathy came in from Macon County on Friday and helped to get everything out into the driveway and onto the tables, and she took on the role as cashier!  A huge help because i always get distracted by the [...]

Butternut Squash

This is the so far only squash from the seed that i planted months ago.  It is a beauty – i will probably save it for Christmas dinner.  My first attempt in a not very good growing spot.  Thanks Martha!
Go to May 24 to see the sprout.

Leaves for Fall

Well, I just finished drawing on this little gourd bowl … leaves … and realized today is the 1st day of fall.  Typical that i would choose leaves, and a gourd for that matter, to do my little bit of art for the day.  The air is dry, and though rather warm, it was a [...]

Baby Steps

I am not writing here like i had planned.  Why is this?  Because its such a leap to talk about my life and doins…just like a journal I guess…but i want it here for others to read.  Who?  My friends and loved ones, and eventually people that i don’t know but would like to. Last night [...]