Today was just crazy busy all day. I even skipped breakfast to keep on schedule. Started laundry right after my shower – didn’t even manage tea this morning. I got everything in the car that I needed for the Tea meeting at Hanna’s Town, then left early enough to stop at the Tax Office. I had heard there was a tax rebate (although rather small) for seniors from the township so I stopped, paid my taxes, and picked up the rebate form. I’ll get that done soon (I have until July).

The meeting and the follow up lasted until 1:15pm. I dashed home and grabbed a fruit salad then went to my chiropractor appointment. I had several phone calls and txt messages that I had to handle, which took me some time – so I finally got home after 5pm to finish the laundry that I started at 8am.

Spring sign in the chiropractor’s office.

I had a pair of sleep pants that I needed to hem – and the pockets were making me crazy. So I stitched the pockets shut, cut the extra off, and sewed up the hem. Ready for lounging around.

And I took the cow post card that Gen sent me and switched out the cards in my post card holder on my dresser. So the winter barn scene is put away for the time being to make room for the Cows!

Postcard display

So it’s after 7pm, still light out, and I’m ready to tackle the ironing and some supper and that will be it. The day has been busy but productive. I have the Waardenburg Family Farm video in the background (I’m addicted!) and I can finish up. We’re learning about Monarch eggs and chicken coops!

TODAY I am thankful for warm sunshine and some time outside! I swept half the driveway. And there are hyacinths EVERYWHERE in the yard!

part of the driveway swept.

All from one planting!

QUOTE of the DAY:

PEANUTS?

TOMORROW March 10th is:

Mario Day; National Blueberry Popover Day; National Landline Telephone Day; National Milky Way Day; National Organize Your Home Office Day; National Pack Your Lunch Day; National Sending Day; International Wig Day; Paper Money Day; Harriet Tubman Day; International Bagpipe Day; International Wig Day; National Napping Day; National Skirt Day; Salvation Army Day.

Few people have landlines these days – I don’t. So pick something to celebrate! God bless…

MOVIE From 1982:

Stoney took Kelly to see this – I think she was four! Nate was only one so he didn’t go.

On This Day in History: 1864 Ulysses S. Grant is named Commanding General of the U.S. (Union) Army

I slept pretty well and didn’t have too much trouble waking up the hour early. We are still in Revelation in Sunday School – but today’s lesson was a challenge. Everyone agreed to that. It had to do with how the book was written and how to understand the chapters and verses. But I always learn something.

Artist interpretation

Todd and Heather are away this weekend so Wayne preached. It was about Risk – does it create fear or trust/faith? 1) Get together with God – He’s bigger than any situation, present or past. 2) Tell God how you feel – he knows anyway! 3) Ask God for help – we focus on the problem and try to fix it ourselves. 4) Trust God to help – the battle is His. He’ll take care of us as he’s in control. 5) Thank God in ADVANCE – That’s faith. He looks at our capabilities not our limitations.

Wayne

I made a quick stop on the way home, then had fruit for lunch. Balanced my checkbook – caught an error that had me end up with more money! Easy mistake to make and to fix. I have my farm show on in the background. We’ve learned about honey and chickens and homemade decor and herb gardens so far.

Flower crackers!

It feels strange for it to be after 6pm and it’s still light outside. Feels like the day is longer even though the hours are the same.

Tomorrow is the pre-Tea meeting at Hanna’s Town then a chiropractor appointment. Tuesday my new mattress arrives. I’m excited about that!

Fall tea settings.

TOTAY I am thankful for my Sunday School class.

Shane Wood – Ozark Bible College

QUOTE of the DAY:

PEANUTS?

TOMORROW March 9th is:

National Napping Day; National Get Over it Day; National Meatball Day; National Crab Meat Day; National Barbie Day; Eight Hours Day; Fill Our Staplers Day; National Dishwasher Day; National False Teeth Day; National Heroes Day.

I didn’t need a nap; seldom do! Haven’t had meatballs in a long time. We were never Barbie kids. My stapler’s fine so far. Celebrate heroes! God bless…

MOVIE from 1981:

Re-release

On this day in History: 1894 The state of New York enacts the nation’s first dog-licensing law

Start out with last night’s bright moon.

Today was a special event at Hanna’s Town – Colors and Conversation, mostly about fabrics and clothing. There was not necessarily a lot of visitors through the center today, but the ones who came were very interested – even a college student who was a history major and could sew her own Medieval clothing. She especially loved it. But honestly, the volunteers and staff are fun to work with, and fun friends!

Bird ‘etchings’ on the education building’s window. (They were actually stickers)

I snapped a few pictures of some displays in the hall. There is so much to see!

Old County Bell

Replica of Independence Hall in Philadelphia

Model Train

Here are a few of the coloring papers we had set out for the younger visitors, and sent some home with other guests for their children or grandchildren.

Coloring pages

During lunch Joanna had a slide presentation of the progression of color methods to popular colors. It’s always fun to learn something new – especially historic!

Joanna’s presentation.

Color quote

While we were there a tornado watch came through. Thankfully that did not materialize for our area but I think there was damage elsewhere. There were some fun mugs and crocks in the gift shop – which was a work-in-progress today. It should be open in the next week or so.

I was able to sneak in a few pictures of the sky – it got pretty dark, and shortly after it did start to pour. There was a little thunder in the background but it’s pretty quiet now.

Dramatic sky.

Sky

Rain and wind.

Gen sent me a nice Thank You post card for her visit last week. It was a beautiful scene of cows in the fields. Thanks, Gen, for the thank you!

See the cows?

TODAY I am thankful for Hanna’s Town friends and programs.

QUOTE of the DAY:

PEANUTS?

TOMORROW March 8th is:

Daylight Savings Time; National I AM Day; National Proofreading Day; National Peanut Cluster Day; Check your Batteries Day; International Women’s Day:

Thankfully a lot of clocks change themselves, especially my alarm. It’s an absolute MUST to have a good proofreader. Otherwise you are submitting errors, guaranteed! God bless…

MOVIE in 1980:

I really loved this movie! It was amazing what Loretta Lynn overcame!

On this date in History:1955 The musical “Peter Pan,” starring Mary Martin, is broadcast live on NBC as part of the “Producers’ Showcase” series and attracts a then-record 65 million viewers.

Oh my goodness! I cried when I learned that Peter Pan wasn’t real and was actually played by a woman!!! Loved this show. “I WON’T GROW UP!”

Well, let’s see what my day was all about. First, I read two chapters in my newest book before I even started my day. I had hot tea and oatmeal for breakfast, then started a laundry load. All folded and waiting for some to be ironed – maybe later tonight.

I buzzed down to Scottdale Walmart and Dollar Tree. I was looking for something that I didn’t find, but found something I wasn’t looking for!

Something fun and very inexpensive!

I stopped at the Old General Store, which I thought might have some vintage or Antique items but no. All just items you’d find in an old general store. They had non-perils, and the bag was almost $19.00! I was shocked. I thought the bag in Smicksburg at $9 was a lot.

It was a pretty big store!

Was almost home when I noticed the sunset. Normally I can’t see them from my house – they are hidden behind the trees, houses and hills. This one was beautiful!

First picture….

A few minutes later up by the church.

I stopped on the way home for a frozen coke, then came home and made a salad and garlic toast. I decided to take advantage of the 70* temperatures. I turned the outside water spigot back on, and hopefully I can leave it on: no more sub freezing weather. Then I washed and wiped out the Rogue. Nice and clean!

So everything is cleaned up, and I even hosed out the garage. Probably not really warm enough for that but it will dry – I swept out the excess water.

Floor is still a little wet

I snuck in a little snack, and that’s it until supper!

TODAY I am thankful for a warm sunny day!

QUOTE of the DAY: (Courtesy of Diane)

PEANUTS?

TOMORROW March 7th is:

National Crown Roast of Pork Day; National Play Outside Day; National Flapjack Day; National Cereal Day; National Be Heard day; Alexander Graham Bell Day; Sock Monkey Day; Iditarod Day.

If it’s not raining tomorrow I will be outside a bit – I’ll be at Hanna’s Town most of the day. I have a sock Monkey that either Grama or Mom made for me. God bless!

MOVIE from 1979:

Who didn’t watch the Muppets!

On this day in History: 1933 Eleanor Roosevelt is the first First Lady to hold an official press conference at the White House 

I worked this morning and had a productive time. Had a few items to untangle and was glad to have sources to do that. Stopped at the bank afterwards – I needed to grab a small amount of cash for two orders I placed. Went to Walmart for pineapple, bananas, and strawberries and had a fruit salad for lunch.

Kath came over for a few hours after lunch. Our goal was to go through a few things that I still have of Mom and Dad’s to see if she’s interested in anything. We enjoyed a walk back memory lane! We read letters and looked through journals and items that belonged to our grandparents. Once Kath gets organized (she’s getting a new piece of furniture) we’ll make the final decisions. Then I need to figure out what to do with neither of us want.

We went through the trunk.

She’s also looking to get a treadmill and we studied mine. Now to find what will work for her.

I took another yard walk and found a few more flowers popping up.

Hyacinths – in the front bed.

Daffodils on the hill.

Tulip by the bench.

Also saw a blue bird and a rabbit playing in the yard. That will be it for the day – time to find supper!

Bluebird in the lilacs

Hard to see – but one of three rabbits.

TODAY I am thankful for sister visits!

Sister and best friend!

QUOTE of the DAY:

PEANUTS?

TOMORROW March 6th is:

World Day of Prayer; Day of the Dude; National Employee Appreciation Day; National Spray Tanning Day; National Dress Blue Day; National Dress Day; National Oreo Cookie Day; National White Chocolate cheesecake Day; National Frozen Food Day; National Dentist Day; Alamo Day; No Homework Day.

I’m sure by bosses appreciate me – mostly. I seldom wear dresses – usually pants: shorts, capris, leggings. I like to do chocolate covered Oreos, especially the mint ones. I guess I should appreciate my dentist. And the kids will all appreciate no homework. God bless….

MOVIE from 1978:

Timeless and classic!

On this date in History:

I had an early doctor’s appointment (6 month checkup) this morning. Learned a few things, and they went over my medications and why I was taking them. Some things make more sense now. But ultimately she was pleased with everything and has absolutely no concerns. That was good to hear.

I had soup for lunch, and spent the day cleaning and doing laundry. So this is a short post – nothing really exciting. The day was overcast and rainy and the only other time I was out was to get the mail and take the trash to the road. So that was my day!

I’m listening to (and half watching) THE REAL WEST in the background.

TODAY I am thankful for a good doctor’s report!

QUOTE of the DAY:

PEANUTS?

TOMORROW March 5th is:

National Slam the Scam Day; National Hospitalist Day; National Cheese Doodle Day; National Multiple Personality Day; Cinco de Marcho; Nametag Day; Real Film Day.

Nothing on today’s list makes me feel like celebrating. I’ll just be content all by myself. God bless!

Popular song from 1977:

I liked this song (I have brown eyes!) and I liked her long hair! She was Loretta Lynn’s sister!

On this date in history:1681 English Quaker William Penn receives charter from Charles II, making him sole proprietor of colonial American territory Pennsylvania

Thankfully I did sleep well last night. I’m looking forward to consistently getting better sleep once I’m cuddled on my new mattress next week. And the weather is to be much warmer – even close to 70* on the weekend!

And speaking of the weekend, I plan to help out at the special event on Saturday at Historic Hanna’s Town. If you have a chance to come out I think it will be a nice event!

10am to 4pm Saturday – come on out!

I finally went through the tea linens that Kathleen (from Hanna’s Town) took home. They were very stained and I couldn’t get them clean enough. She did an amazing job! Not a stain on any of them. So I’ll press them off and have them ready for the tea on May 9th.

Linens that need pressed.

Once I got home from work today I did a few chocolate covered mini cookies. On these I used spring sprinkles rather than winter. I’m sure they will taste very different!

I plan to iron the tea linens and then maybe go through the items I have that might add to the colonial/250 theme for the tea. I still have to walk up and get the mail after it stops raining. And that’s all the projects I have for today.

TODAY I am thankful for warm rain rather than snow!

PEANUTS?

TOMORROW March 4th is:

National Sons Day; Marching Band Day; National Hug a G.I. Day; National Pound Cake Day; Courageous Follower Day; Benjamin Harrison Day; March Fourth (Forth!); Toy Soldier Day.

Here’s to my favorite son! Love you, Nate! And both my kids were part of a marching band – drum line and color guard. God bless!

Movie from 1976:

When we were in Philadelphia we ran up the museum steps and back down – where the statue of ROCKY is!

On this date in history:

I had promised on Saturday to help a former neighbor with title work. There was some confusion about the processes involved and we txt back an forth over the weekend and she had to flip the work until Monday at 10am. I don’t work Mondays but agreed to meet here there. I went down but never heard from her. Not sure what happened…

Didn’t happen….

I left there at 11am and went to Levin’s. I managed to purchase my mattress, which included 2 puffy bed pillows and 9 inch box springs. When they get delivered next Tuesday the delivery team will take the old mattress and springs out to the curb for trash pickup Wednesday.

My car just sort of turned right onto Route 30 and pulled into Giant Eagle parking lot – so I got potatoes and milk. After eating the leftover pizza for lunch, I made a meatloaf, cream of potato soup, and divided the ice cream into little mini-containers. So I’m set.

Cream of ….

Potato soup

Ice cream

Meatloaf

It was cold today – I was happy to be home and inside. I did laundry and worked online a little bit and ran the dishwasher in addition to my kitchen projects. And listened to Jon Pardi Christmas!

I have HGTV on in the background – nothing sounded appealing on Hallmark today. I do have a few more small projects to finish tonight. I have work tomorrow and some prep for a meeting on Monday at Hanna’s Town.

100 Day Dream Home – Mike and Brian HGTV

Last night was my weekly non-sleep night. I didn’t fall asleep until after 3am, and I couldn’t stay warm enough. Then I was awake before 7am. Hoping I catch up tonight.

I jinxed myself yesterday.

TODAY I am thankful for new mattresses!

QUOTE for the DAY:

PEANUTS?

TOMORROW March 3rd is:

Simplify Your Life Day; World Hearing Day; National Soup it Forward Day; National Pancake Day – IHOP; National Cold Cuts Day; National I Want You To Be Happy Day; 33 Flavors Day; Canadian Bacon Day; Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race; National Anthem Day; National Town Meeting Day; Peach Blossom Day; Purim.

Simple is good – and I’m glad I can hear! I already made my soup. No pancakes or cold cuts for me tomorrow. If 33 flavors refers to ice cream I’ll take chocolate! YES for national anthem. Do you know what Purim is? God bless…

MOVIE from 1975:

Very funny – great actors!!!

ON this day in history: 1778 Nathanael Greene is appointed Quartermaster General of the Continental Army under George Washington (Our fair city of Greensburg was named after Nathanael Greene!)

The weather really took a dive. It was sunny, still, but breezy and chilly. I did go outside long enough to put up the St. Patrick’s day garden flags but didn’t stay out. Right now the sky is pink, which bodes well for tomorrow!

One of four.

Pink sky and almost full moon (The 3rd…)

Sunday School was still in Revelation – and we talked about the symbolism. For sure there is a LOT of that in Revelation! Todd’s message was the final from the Sermon on the Mount. It was about the two men who built houses – one on the sand and on on the rock. You can just picture what happened when the storms came. Foundation is critical. To build a solid house you need a firm foundation. You have to move beyond KNOWING, and DO the right thing. Don’t just know the book ( Bible ) but know the Author (Jesus)! WE are responsible for building and we all face storms. Never lose the wonder of following Jesus; nothing in life compares. Don’t just be amazed; be transformed. It’s not IF you build, but WHAT. We are all building houses – our lives.

Now that you know this information…. (see above screen behind Todd!)

After church I stopped at Levin’s and at Original Mattress Factory. I think I am going to get the mattress at Levin’s. I liked the feel, color (should be irrelevant but it’s not to me!) and the price — and the sales person. I’ll get out there one day next week.

When I got home I made a salad for lunch, then started on the St. Patrick’s Day decorations. I put up a few (but not all) of my lights, the coasters, blankets, and little stuff.

Bookcase – lights and little things…

My Irish cow – it’s actually from Ireland! Kelly got it for me when she was there in 1999.

My little bisque doll.

Kitchen lights

Dottie doll

She’s a lucky girl!!!

Wait — is Snoopy Irish???

Blanket and pillow cover.

After I was done with that I buzzed down to Norwin Walmart. I was looking for something that our Walmart was out of. That’s the second thing in 3 days that I found what I needed in the smaller store.

I didn’t know we had a Meteorological spring!!!

Now I am typing this, and will finish up, get supper, and work on two small projects. I have to go in to work in the morning at 10am to meet a customer. I have a Hallmark movie on in the background.

TODAY I am thankful for good books

QUOTE of the DAY:

PEANUTS?

I really slept fine – but I have at least one night a week like this!

TOMORROW March 2nd is:

Fun Facts About Names Day; International Rescue A Cat Day; National Banana Cream Pie Day; National Egg McMuffin Day; National Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day); National Old Stuff Day; World Teen Mental Wellness Day; World Tennis Day; Toddle Waddle; American Citizenship Day; Peasant Day.

I won’t be rescuing a cat but 10 to 1 Jen will be! I haven’t had an Egg McMuffin for YEARS! I will read in a nook; I will read every book; I will read in every state – maybe even on every date! I have PLENTY of old stuff – more old than new, including me!

Top song from 1974.

Big hit!

On this date in history: 1692: The Salem witch trials began in Massachusetts with the interrogation of the first accused individuals.

Right now it’s 62* and sunny. I tried to do a few things outside. Right after breakfast I did wash all the windows. I usually do that mid-March but it was too nice to pass up the opportunity. That took me outside several times for windows I could reach from ground level.

Clean windows and doors

Once that was done, I made myself a fresh salad with a thin slice of garlic toast. Yum.

Makes good garlic toast! (Gen brought it down)

Also changed sheets and washed them – but of course I didn’t do that outside! I did take some time to walk around to see if anything interesting was popping out of the ground in the yard. I did find a few sprouts of a cluster of daffodils. Also the bridal bush has tiny buds. I did not see any crocus, but I may have missed them. They could have stayed buried under the snow.

Buds on the bridal bush.

…. but they still have a ways to go.

I even moved the wrought iron flag holder in the front yard. I was tired of mowing and trimming around it. I put it in the flower bed out of the way.

Not sure it’s entirely straight.

It feels strange that February is over today. Somehow this year I felt the shortness of it.

I’m listening to a Hallmark Christmas movie in the background. I’ve seen it often so I don’t have to pay too close attention.

TODAY I am thankful for clean, fresh windows!

QUOTE of the DAY: In honor of my friend Gen!

PEANUTS?

TOMORROW March 1st is:

National Wedding Planning Day; National Barista day; National Sunkist Citrus Day; National Minnesota Day; Finisher’s Medal Day; National Dadgum That’s Good Day; National Horse Protection Day; National Fruit Compote Day; National Pig Day; National Peanut Butter Lovers Day; Baby Sleep Day; Namesake Day; Plan a Solo Vacation day; Share a Smile Day; World Compliment Day.

We will celebrate Piggy Smalls day! I sent Jen a txt so she’d know. Smile! God bless...

MOVIE from 1973:

ON this day in History: 1983 Final TV episode of “M*A*S*H” airs on CBS, a two-hour special directed by series star Alan Alda titled “Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen”; a record 125 million viewers watch in the US. (I watched it – did you?)