2024-04-22 19:14
I hope you all had a great weekend and are ready to tackle this new week with renewed enthusiasm!Today, I went to the grocery store for last-minute items, had a session with my Christian cou… Read More
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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.
2024-04-20 21:58
Thanks to Pamela, I had no idea that a few of you may not be familiar with backpacking, especially if you do not live in a mountainous area or if it is not a pastime among you… Read More
2024-04-19 20:50
These white Irises are blooming, and there will be more to come. On my hill, these bushes bloom with pretty white flowers. I looked them up, and they are called Rosa Multiflora. They ar… Read More
2024-04-17 21:02
1. What's a skill you think everyone should have? Learning to read. It's like the magic key that unlocks a whole world of information and opportunities for everyone. Whether it's… Read More
2024-04-17 00:27
Here you go Sheri. This morning I sat in the yard - turn up your volume and listen to my birds. I had to stay behind the fence because they're shy so you can't see them as well as I wou… Read More
2024-04-16 00:34
These car enthusiasts can't wait for Kool April Nites to start on the 19th, and their cars are revving to go. There is excitement in the air. Show-and-Shine events are everywhere i… Read More
2024-04-14 21:20
My son texted me his photo of Castle Crags - he was camping, and he said it snowed! He's back home and at work now. A friend asked me if I worried about him. He's 43 years old and… Read More
2024-04-11 22:12
This morning I discovered the first of my poppies starting to bloom. However, I couldn't help but notice that we don't seem to have as many as we usually do. I suspect that when my hus… Read More
2024-04-11 03:43
We are approaching the time of year when the air is filled with toxic car exhaust. Hotels are fully booked, restaurants are crowded with diners, and there are numerous "show and shines" on t… Read More
2024-04-09 07:00
Just the same old flowers I have every year. I love their bold color.These are blooming at the base of the palm tree. The first Iris of the season.These wild marigolds bloom year-round… Read More
2024-04-08 07:00
Saturday, at the Old Dog Creek Bridge, which crosses Dog Creek at the junction with the Sacramento River and Sacramento River Canyon.Foodie took the photos - it was an overcast day. The… Read More
2024-04-07 07:00
This week, I am featuring the letters G, H, I, J, K, and L. G - for Grandparents - We have a lot more than just four Grandparents. H - for Hasenstab - My Mom's Last NameI - for Inf… Read More
2024-04-06 20:31
Thanks to the Friends of the Redding Eagles - I have some cute "baby pictures" to share. There are two! And they are hungry! "Feed me, Mama.""Feed me, Daddy."Mom and Dad… Read More
2024-04-05 07:00
Yesterday morning, the weather showed signs of changing from sunny and warm to rainy and cooler. It took a few hours for the temperatures to start dropping, but by late afternoon, it was col… Read More
2024-04-04 07:00
The sunset the other evening - overlooking the Sacramento River on the Sundial Bridge. I had forgotten about using Google Photos for my blog photos. Duh! All the photos… Read More
2024-04-03 07:00
1. What's a talent you wish you had? I don't dwell on things I wish I had but don't have now, especially at the age of 70. I'm content and happy just to still be here. It reminds… Read More
2024-04-02 20:14
Meanwhile over at my Genealogy Blog, we're on the letter B. A Bastardly CensusImagine my surprise when I came across this in the 1880 Census about my great grandma and her brother… Read More
2024-04-01 22:28
Don't you just love the feeling of starting fresh every time a new month rolls around? And when it happens to be a Monday? It's the perfect combination of motivation and energy to kickstart… Read More
2024-03-31 22:04
Happy Resurrection Day!This is a photo of me taken on Easter Sunday in the 1950s at my grandparent's farm in East Tennessee. I distinctly remember the dress I was wearing that day - it was a… Read More
2024-03-20 07:00
1. Is there any 'spring cleaning' on your to-do list? What's your most dreaded task? Last year we landscaped and made improvements to the backyard and just let the front go, so this yea… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
2024-02-24 00:01
After I did my morning grocery haul - I came home, put everything away we decided to go out to the Dam to take a good look. Beautiful day. This is the first view of the Shasta Dam as we… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
2024-01-02 02:08
It's a beautiful mild 62 degrees with sunshine. A nice start to a new year. However, it is just a brief drying-out period - tomorrow we're supposed to have a full week of rain! I'… Read More
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
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
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
2023-12-27 08:00
Christmas Day had us, spontaneously drive up north about 52 minutes - to the tiny town of Dunsmuir, situated right on the upper Sacramento River. It was cooler than it had been - 51 de… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
2023-11-24 08:00
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
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
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
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
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
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
2023-11-06 23:36
Aren't these walnut trees pretty? They are at the farm we buy our produce from. They have big community events all the time throughout the year. They are now gearing up… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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