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It's the last HURRAH. 60 year old - DIY'ers - We make mistakes, take short cuts, and we are slow - We are determined to get this house done - or we will die trying.
My A-Z Theme Reveal
2024-03-15 21:51
Hey all - I had some time to jump on over here - I wouldn't want you all to forget about me. While I'm here I will plug the A-Z April Challenge. I posted my theme reveal here - Now… Read More
Taking A SHORT Break
2024-03-11 19:51
One of my past cats - Mr. Kitty Koo. I sure do miss him. A Maine Coon - he was huge and he was talkative. A real character; then again, aren't most cats?  If you tried to read… Read More
Live Fully
2024-03-07 22:42
After sitting outside on the patio in the sun, for 2 hours this morning - we decided to take Laydee on a walk at this nature preserve near us. The husband has been under the weather with the… Read More
Lets Do Some Updates
2024-03-06 00:15
Source: Friends of Redding EaglesDuring our last wind storm, a stick blew into the nest and cracked an egg, so now there are only 2 eggs. It's always upsetting when that happens - for the Li… Read More
70 Birthdays
2024-03-04 01:09
It’s Sunday right? All I have done is sleep. I’ll get up, hobble to the sofa and then I lay down and do the only thing I am good at - Sleep! What a drag. I guess there is so… Read More
Freaky Clouds
2024-03-01 23:11
Yesterday we had some freaky clouds in the skies around town. A wave cloud is a cloud form created by atmospheric internal waves.Pretty rare here - so of course… Read More
Leap Year In Antigua
2024-02-29 23:02
This is the newest photo from Antigua. They are having a great time and especially love that the beaches are not wall-to-wall people. Back here at home, we're having some "weather." So… Read More
Sunset In Antigua
2024-02-27 22:57
Navy sent me a few photos - from Antigua -  One photo of him is so good but I can't share it. He looks so handsome. I just thought you all might enjoy seeing these 2 pretty sc… Read More
Rise And Shine, It’s Monday Time!
2024-02-26 19:32
Navy sent me a text this morning - the view off the hotel balcony in Antigua.CORRECTION: I noticed my spell checker kept changing Barbuda to Bahama. The Antigua/Barbuda Islands are in t… Read More
Last Saturday In February
2024-02-25 00:48
I woke up this morning, feeling off. Like the beginning of a head cold. As the day progressed, it donned on me - it's hayfever time of year!  And of course, my husband has the front doo… Read More
The Sacramento River And All That Rain
2024-02-21 21:37
Yesterday after the vet appointment for Laydee we drove over to look at the Sacramento River. It is swollen - with a swift current. I checked and Shasta Lake has risen 3 feet daily. That's m… Read More
Backpacking Vicariously
2024-02-19 22:09
My son sent me some various older photos taken when he and his brother were hiking. This is the Lassen area - east of where I live. Looks like summer - with the sweltering 100+ heat in the v… Read More
A Dreary Saturday
2024-02-17 20:39
Is it real? My husband gave this to me, because of a certain cat...who eats up any flowers; real or fake. She went over to check it out - and saw that she couldn't get to the… Read More
A Lot Of Popping Going On...
2024-02-15 23:35
Source: Friends of the Redding EaglesWe're at that time of the year, once again -  the new season of:As the Worm Turns.Hmm, don't believe bald eagles eat worms but it sounded right.&nbs&hell…Read More
A Hodgepodge Valentine
2024-02-14 08:00
Happy Valentine's Day to all of you, Romantics. UPDATE: Laydee's appointment at the vet is next week!  1. What does love mean to you? In my younger days, I had a selfish… Read More
A Budding Monday
2024-02-13 01:48
Our almond tree is starting to bud. They are the earliest of the stone fruits here in the land of fruit and nuts, that start budding in February. They bloom when the weather is cold and rain… Read More
A Friday Wrap Up
2024-02-10 00:52
 This is a little hideaway my husband and I used to go to sit and read or listen to the rushing creek. It came up in my memories on my one-drive cloud. After the devastating fires we ha… Read More
Twins And Triplets On A Tuesday
2024-02-07 01:03
My Grandma was a twin. (This was her on her wedding day) Her name was Nannie and her sister was Fanny. Imagine naming your baby that, in this day and age. Fraternal twins tend to r… Read More
Faith And A Praying Grandma
2024-02-06 00:16
I ordered this special book and received it Saturday and wanted to share about it. It's special because it was written by my cousin, Terry Squires. Her webpage says this: Terry Squ… Read More
A Double Rainbow
2024-02-03 18:14
Navy sent me this photo of the double rainbow that was seen all over our area yesterday. A double rainbow and a 49ers flagIs this a good sign for Superbowl Sunday? And I will estab… Read More
I Passed!
2024-02-02 23:18
 My appointment was at 2:20pm and I was out by 2:39pm. I passed on the first test! I did miss two questions and the one I missed I knew it was wrong as soon as I chose it. You can only… Read More
Happy FIRST Day Of February!
2024-02-01 22:21
I'm so glad to be out of January. I wasn't feeling so good in January, so I look forward to better days ahead. I uploaded just a few of my husband's photos from his day hike to Brandy Creek… Read More
The Last Hodgepodge For Jan 2024
2024-01-31 03:45
 1. January 29th is National Puzzle Day. Do you enjoy puzzles?  Yes. What kind (crossword, jigsaw, sudoku, etc)? I like them all -  How often do you work a puzzle? I enjo… Read More
Touching Bases And Catching Up
2024-01-29 23:49
 Last week I was under the weather which means now that I am me again, I have a lot of catching up to do. I scheduled my DMV exam for Friday, Feb 2.  I have been taking practice ex… Read More
Last Sunday In January
2024-01-29 00:58
It is not the prettiest photo but it is the first blossom on my English primrose. These are the primroses I took out of the window box to winter over on the backyard patio.  They d… Read More
Let There Be Light
2024-01-27 22:25
I dedicate this post to Ginny at Let Your Light Shine. It's just something I think she would post and like. An illuminated wildlife lantern festival called Glowing Wild. coming to the T… Read More
Friday - Wrapping Up The Week
2024-01-26 22:27
This was not a good week for me. I've been under the weather. I canceled all my meetings and bible study this week. Why? I've been dizzy - a touch of vertigo? My husband thinks it is my bloo… Read More
Hodgepodge - National Pie Day
2024-01-24 08:00
 1. Do you have a word for the year (WOTY)? If so, and you'd like to share, please share. How do you decide on a word? If you don't have a word are you still on the hunt for one for 202… Read More
A Walk Across The Sundial Bridge
2024-01-24 02:29
What a glorious sunny day for a walk across the Sundial Bridge.  I almost had the bridge to myself - then I saw a lone walker at a distance. It was morning and only a few people were ou… Read More
The Lake, Dreams, Trees, And Dad
2024-01-20 21:28
With all the rain we've been getting, we drove out to see how it is measuring up at the Dam. It's looking good. It must stay in the "rain mode." for a couple more months. In the distanc… Read More
Friday Fun
2024-01-19 08:00
 I don't know about you, but these give me the creeps. They look like half a zombie. I believe these are real jeans - complete, with grass stains on the knees.  It i… Read More
A BIG Bang And Snow Memories
2024-01-17 18:59
Yesterday evening, I heard a big bang -  my husband was driving out to the city council meeting.  He texted me to let me know some propane tanks exploded and engulfed a trailer hom… Read More
The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow (Today)
2024-01-15 23:08
After a weekend of good rain, the sun came out for today. I've been humming Annie's tune all day. I'm sure you all remember. The skies are very blue ...but it's still winter. Curre… Read More
Opting OUT - Birds And Susie
2024-01-14 20:44
I am choosing to clean up my internet presence because my ex-husband has some people trying to find him. My sons and I regularly receive phone calls and emails regarding him. We've told thes… Read More
Rainy Day Saturday - Blog Safety
2024-01-13 23:33
Looking out my office windowMy husband is having dinner at his daughter's apartment and I have a quiet house except for the pitter-patter of the rain, outside. Every January, I clean an… Read More
A Flashback Friday - And Followup
2024-01-12 22:17
How have things changed in 12 years? Our first summer - getting the garden readyJanuary 17, 2012 - Last night our overnight temperatures dropped to 18 degrees.Quite a drop from our… Read More
Hodgepodge - On Thin Ice
2024-01-10 08:00
 1. What's a change you'd like or need to make this year? I need to take my knowledge exam at the CA DMV by March when I turn 70. 2. Break the ice, on thin ice, ice skati… Read More
Composting: California Style
2024-01-10 00:40
This is our newest hobby for now and forever. Composting. Yeah I know - I'm late to the party. For all but the last 16 years, I have been a city girl. When we moved up here to a semi-ru… Read More
Monday - This And That
2024-01-09 01:11
A typical northern California rainy season is upon us. Except last year we were in the grip of a nasty drought. The truth is, that California has always had drought. It's nice to see the rai… Read More
Packing Christmas Away
2024-01-05 03:09
I've been busy the last 2 days - the tree was gone by New Year's Day - little by little this week I have been packing things away -  I'm always ready to get things normal again although… Read More
MORE Hodgepodge 1/3/2024
2024-01-03 08:00
 1. Every January 1st since 1976 Lake Superior University has published a list of words they'd like to see banished from the Queen's English. Words may be banished due to misuse, overus… Read More
Checking In And A Movie Trailer
2024-01-03 00:10
My mini roses All is well here today. The husband's appointment has been rescheduled. The weather has sure changed. It's 46 as a high! I'm freezing. It's also been raining on and off al… Read More
For The Love Of An Animal
2024-01-01 01:13
This is my last post for 2023. I am a bit later than I usually post due to an unforeseen event. This New Year's Eve (Day) found us sitting with our Susie at the emergency pet clinic. We were… Read More
Surfs UP And This And That
2023-12-30 23:29
 This is my hometown of Pacifica, 20 miles south of San Francisco. I'm landlocked up here in far-northern California, in the north-central valley so I don't get to see this anymore and… Read More
A Walk Through The Botanical Garden
2023-12-28 23:18
The Christmas decorations are barely packed away and my mind goes to gardening.  On Christmas Day we took a stroll through the gardens - next to the upper Sacramento River and through t… Read More
The 23rd And The 24th.
2023-12-26 23:56
I hope this finds you all, still aglow from Christmas. This year was a bit different for us - We held our family Christmas on the evening of the 23rd. We're Christmas Eve people - so it… Read More
The Last Hodgepodge For 2023
2023-12-20 23:11
1. Did you do more talking or more listening yesterday? Was it by choice or by necessity? I always do more listening than talking. I'd be mute if I didn't have a blog to express myself… Read More
Christmas Traditions
2023-12-18 00:58
I was a believer - my parents got a real kick every Christmas, perpetuating the lie. I'm not complaining. I look back with fond memories and in awe at how they pulled it off for quite a few… Read More
My New Christmas Mug
2023-12-17 00:58
My new mug! At the Ladies' Luncheon, this was the mug I received. I love it. I'm a tree person so it's right up my alley. I really liked the cloth gift bag it came in. The cho… Read More
Hodgepodge - 12/13/23
2023-12-13 22:55
 1. Oxford's Word of the Year for 2023 is 'rizz'. Hmmm...before today had you ever heard the word? Do you know what it means? (Apparently it's short for charisma) Ha… Read More
Happy Monday
2023-12-11 23:53
Happy Monday Everybody. Today I went to the store and bought some frozen mini quiches to bring to my Bible Study on Wednesday. Our small group has a little breakfast, and everyone bring… Read More
Up To The Mountain
2023-12-10 00:43
Isn't this a beautiful sight? It almost looks like a painting. We drove 55 minutes north to Mt Shasta, after breakfast this morning. Then we ate at Black Bear diner. Drove up the m… Read More
Pretty Christmas Windows
2023-12-07 20:27
Merry 7th of December!This could be my kitchen window but it's not. I like the simplicity of this window display. I love all the black-and-white Buffalo checks - I have not yet tir… Read More
December Hodgepodge
2023-12-06 08:30
 1. What's one fun thing on your December calendar? Hanukkah on the 7th Observing Christmas on December 23 this year due to scheduling issues. Local events will be happen… Read More
Little By Little And A Question
2023-12-05 23:44
Today, I got out a few decorations - Can't forget my rag Santa. He looks good for being at least 33 years old. As I trickle in the Christmas decor, he will oversee the next few days. Al… Read More
First Things First
2023-12-05 00:51
Made from corn husks Happy Monday to you all. I hope you're all well. I know a few of you have been a bit under the weather and pray you will be feeling better soon. Today I r… Read More
Out On The Town
2023-12-03 00:46
This is the first time since moving here that we went downtown to watch the lighting of the Christmas Tree.After parking - and a couple of hours before the tree lighting event, we walked ove… Read More
Time For Wednesdays Hodgepodge
2023-11-29 22:49
These are the questions for this week's Wednesday Hodgepodge. 1. Does anybody really know what day it is? Last week we skipped the Hodgepodge and I just assumed this week would find us… Read More
Thank You For Your Prayers
2023-11-29 00:24
It's 3:21 pm on this nice Fall afternoon. It's 62 degrees and clear. It took us a while to get to Fall and I'm not ready to "pretend" it's winter just yet. This is my big pomegrana… Read More
The Last Monday In November
2023-11-27 23:50
Redding TrestleI woke up a bit earlier this morning. I was excited to get on with the new week. I always like the days that follow a holiday. I just like my regular days and what surprises t… Read More
Thanksgiving 2023 Is In The Books
2023-11-25 23:54
I do hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving. I thoroughly enjoyed ours but each year, it does wipe me out for a day or two. Next year it will be at Sara's so that is fine with me. Ye… Read More
Monday Ramblings
2023-11-21 00:37
This bird was awfully loud and chipper this morning - I hope this finds you all well and happy and looking forward to Thanksgiving. I know I sure am. Today I started off to th… Read More
Leaves Anyone?
2023-11-19 19:21
 Okay so it's not New England - but for California, this is gorgeous. I like keeping the leaves around until after Thanksgiving because we enjoy walking through them. Yesterday was… Read More
A Sunday Post
2023-11-13 01:24
Yesterday we attended the Veterans Day observances at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery. As always, it was nice to be around like-minded people - there is always that feeling of "fam… Read More
Veterans Day 2023
2023-11-11 17:59
“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” —Elmer Davis“Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With f… Read More
A Little Bit Of Everything
2023-11-10 00:23
 Does anyone remember Home Interiors? It was a direct sales company that used to do home shows...anyway, I got that little figure at a home interiors party. I used to keep it on my perf… Read More
Wednesday Hodgepodge Salutes Veteran's
2023-11-08 22:19
These are the questions for this week's Wednesday Hodgepodge.  1. Are you too hard on yourself or not hard enough? Elaborate. Yes, very much so. My mom was very crit… Read More
Be On The Right Side Of History
2023-11-03 22:42
One Nation Dear people of Israel, this is a song for all of us... When we sat together to write the song, we were speechless. What are you writing about? About the horrors we went thro… Read More
Refreshing Rain
2023-11-03 22:34
Sundial bridge on the Sacramento RiverThis was taken yesterday by the City of Redding on their X page. Fall is starting to show up in certain areas of town. A tree in my front yard -&nb&hell…Read More
A 50 Lb. Hodgepodge
2023-11-01 07:00
Here are the questions for this week's Wednesday Hodgepodge. Answer on your own blog, then hop back here tomorrow to add your link to the party. See you there! 1. Besides Thanksgiv… Read More
A Couple Of Past Halloweens
2023-11-01 00:10
That is me, in the middle. We were living in San Francisco.  I was 5 or 6.I was supposed to be a Gypsy.   Does anyone remember this? My Claim to Fame - I was in… Read More
Danish Modern To Granny Chic
2023-10-30 21:21
 I started looking up 1960's Danish modern furniture. I didn't want to dig out old photos so these will have to suffice. What I remember about my childhood home was my mom loved the Dan… Read More
Farmhemian Or Boho Farmhouse Decor
2023-10-29 22:47
Enjoying my Lavender Apricot Tea with lavender wild honey - I don't have much left of my tea and they are no longer in business but they did recently sell out to the place that makes the lav… Read More
Ordered New Curtains For My Dining Area
2023-10-28 00:14
Six or so years ago, we replaced all the windows in our home - with nice energy-efficient windows that look nice. I didn't want curtains to hide the windows...at least in the dining area bec… Read More
The Right Place At The Right Time
2023-10-25 21:14
I was making dinner when I looked out to the backyard and saw this sunset. The brightness of the sunset, reflected in the already glorious color of my sunflowers. It didn… Read More
Lady Liberty Is Back!
2023-10-24 00:01
 Source: Friends of the Redding Eagles.Liberty, the female Redding Eagle gave us quite a scare when she didn't come back around the time she usually does. I was starting to get that sic… Read More
A Saturday Mishmash
2023-10-22 00:24
This morning we thought we'd get out and enjoy the cooler temps. Today is 77 degrees and tomorrow we might see some rain. Just 6 miles is the town of Shasta. Around here, everyone calls it… Read More
Hodgepodge
2023-10-18 07:00
 1. What's something small you tend to sweat even though you know you shouldn't? The only thing that makes me sweat, is planning and packing for a vacation. I hate it. It stre… Read More
The Early Signs Of Fall.
2023-10-17 00:13
Today I did some touch on the end tables - I started on the coffee table. I'm running out of space. I had the coffee table out to the side of the house on saw horses and then it started to r… Read More
L'dor V'dor - From Generation To Generation
2023-10-14 18:10
This is one of my husband's tallits. It's very special to his heart because it was made by his oldest sister who has since passed and was made from, pieces of clothing from 2 of his grandmot… Read More
My New And Final Plan / Cattle Drive
2023-10-13 22:49
You know my husband reminded me that I have successfully taken on staining projects - but I've yet to work with veneer woods - Today I went out and bought some Kilz primer and that cove… Read More
The Different Hues Of Almond Latte
2023-10-07 02:27
This is why I had second thoughts about my color choice. It looks like caca. This morning we were up - I did the bottom part of the wall with the roller and the husband did the upper pa… Read More
Carpet Stretching And Cleaning
2023-10-05 01:13
I'm almost embarrassed at how bad this looks after we moved out the furniture. IT needed to be done. So, this morning we both decided it was best if we did not go to our Bible study and… Read More
Checking In On A Thursday
2023-09-28 18:58
I should have planted these Mexican sunflowers a month earlier. Our days are not as hot - we're only in the 80s and they respond well at 90+ degrees in order to put on a bloom show. We're ha… Read More
Falling For Another Hodgepodge
2023-09-27 07:00
 This is where Janice over at From This Side of the Pond. asks the questions, we answer them, share them with our readers, and then go back to her blog to share everyone… Read More
Honey Do's
2023-09-25 00:36
This morning we skipped church to go over to the Honey Bee Festival in the town next to us. In fact, we're within walking distance from the city line. We drove over there yesterday afternoon… Read More
The Last Day Of Summer
2023-09-22 22:06
Something Beautiful.Watching the last of these days disappearfeeling the air get colderseeing the world get darker.Memories of lying on the grassof the sun warming my closed eyes.Now, the wa… Read More
My Day
2023-09-21 23:05
This morning, I saw that my Mexican sunflower had bloomed. They’re called Red Torch and it’s the golden flower of the Aztecs.(even though it is red)  This is the f… Read More

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