First thing I’ll do is recap yesterday. After breakfast Di (not hair-cut Di) brought over a bag of clothes for the girls and I to look through. She stayed for a while and we had a cup of tea.

During the day I put the deck flag up, took some pictures of the bleeding heart and the bridal veil bush, and the house from the front yard. It was a beautiful day.

After that I cleaned the house and did little projects as I came across them. I washed a load of towels, and part way though the dryer quit. I knew there was an issue when it didn’t buzz and the light wasn’t on when I opened the door. I called Bob Stevenson (my neighbor and my go-to appliance repairman!!) and he walked me through some tests to see what might be wrong with it. Turns out it wasn’t the dryer it was the outlet (which was here when I moved in). More on that later.

I started on the cookies a little after 6pm but spent all evening dealing with baking and phone calls about the dryer situation. When I finally cleaned up and went to bed at least I had a plan!

I did take the Mazda down to Jeannette for the customer to see. Right now I have a Buick Encore until we decide what’s next. I believe I will get an entirely different vehicle. I’ll find that out on Monday or Tuesday.

Jamie met me at the house a little after lunch, and he installed a new flood light. We were having trouble testing it, because it had a dusk to dawn sensor and wouldn’t turn on. I’ll check it tonight and let him know. While he was doing that I pulled weeds, realigned my rocks around several flower beds, and watered the lawn.

While Jamie put the new outlet in for the dryer I chased a bee around the house. Finally managed to swat it and threw it outside. We tested the dryer for a while and it was fine. So that problem is solved! I noticed when we put the ladder back in the shed there was a big swarm of ants by the door. I sprayed it thoroughly and hope they go away. Thankfully it’s in the shed and not the house! And they AREN’T carpenter ants…

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Musical from 1969: MAME

TOMORROW April 14th is:

National Pecan Day; National Day of Silence (I would never be able to do it…); Look Up At The Sky Day; National Ex-Spouse Day; National Reach As High As You Can Day; National Pan American Day; National Dolphin Day; International Laverbread Day (I looked it up – ugh); National Gardening Day.

Gardening Day, for sure! Join me? I am NOT celebrating an ex-spouse. Why, I ask you. WHY? I shall look up at the sky and delight in it, and look at the gardens and delight in them. Have a wonderful day! God bless….

I hate to shirk my posting responsibilities, but it’s almost 10pm and I haven’t had dinner (which I probably won’t do now).

I am still cleaning up from making seven dozen cookies that I have to drop off at church tomorrow for a funeral dinner. My friend’s mother passed away; in fact it’s JJ and Max’s great grandmother. So I wanted to help out. I’ll catch up with everything tomorrow!

Tomorrow, April 13th, is:

National Borinqueneers Day; National Thomas Jefferson Day; National Make Lunch Count Day; National Scrabble Day.

And I have to get the Mazda down to Jeannette at 11am; they have a customer coming to look at it. As much as I like that car, I do hope they sell it! Any sale is a good sale! Have a great day – God Bless…

I woke up to shadows on the wall. We all know I love those! I had a few things to do at each store this morning, including help with the new dealer tags. We finally got them in Jeannette! I was offered a choice, but none struck me as exciting, so I just took the one on the top. The new tags have an image of a car and the word DEALER at the bottom. P R stands for PReowned!

When I left work I stopped at the dentist to get copies of my bills and receipts. I have another charge that I need to submit to my dental insurance company.

I changed clothes when I got home and then spent the next hour or so spreading my Weed and Feed on the lawn. Of course I’m not neat when I do that, so I had to sweep the walks and driveway. By then I had to change (again) and get to Dianne’s for a hair cut. That was a fun adventure and also good conversation. You never know what subject will come up!

After the haircut I changed AGAIN and tore apart the flower bed in my side yard. It kept getting wider and wider, so I tore out the landscape fabric and mulch and moved the rocks in. Then I put grass seed down to fill in the side. Let’s hope it grows! I did water it before I came in.

I took a fifteen minute book break (had to read!), then switched out my winter clothes to spring and summer. I never realize how many I have until I get rid of an entire trash bag full and still have plenty! Now I’m ready to finish this and grab some dinner.

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Musical from 1968: WEST SIDE STORY

TOMORROW April 12th is:

National Licorice Day; National Colorado Day; National Only Child Day; National Big Wind Day; National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day; National For Twelves Day.

I like Licorice and grilled cheese. And I love tomorrows! God bless…

It felt so good to wake up to bright sun shining in the window! It was a double inspiration to get up and moving (the first being I had to work!)

There wasn’t a lot to do at either store, so I came home, answered a few emails, and got busy putting away all the Easter decorations. I didn’t expect it to take so long – seven hours! But I went through all the boxes and organized everything. I packed it away methodically and carefully and arranged things on the shelves more logically. So everything is back to pre-Easter, including the garden flags! I even swept out the garage and carried the snow shovels and the driveway salt down to the shed.

That being said, I’ll post this but won’t start any other projects. I did a load of laundry that needs ironed and put away and that will be tomorrow’s chores. I have an appointment to get my hair cut in the afternoon so it will be more manageable to vacation.

Sunday’s HCC message was the Greatest Story Ever Told – Easter! A few key points: Jesus always has an answer. Give Him a chance. He died for us. God had a plan, and He still does. Celebrate the risen Lord – It was the empty tomb!

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Musical from 1967: HAIR

TOMORROW April 11th is:

National Cheese Fondue Day; National Submarine Day; National Barbershop Quartet Day; National Living Donor Day; National Pet Day; National Eight Track Tape Day.

“We all live in a Yellow Submarine” — need I say more? God bless…

I went to sunrise service this morning – it was outside in the parking lot at HCC. We had a simple song service and an inspiring message from Todd before going in to a wonderful breakfast – the ladies did a great job!

After breakfast Mary and I got our photo taken at the photo ‘booth’ inside. It was a very nice backdrop!

I will share the rest of my Easter day tomorrow. Jen and Chrissy were supposed to take pictures and send them – but I didn’t get them yet. It’s late and we had a full day so I’ll share more later. Hope your day was wonderful! I just watched the kids pull away with Chase’s two stuffed ‘friends’ (Axolotl and Turtle) strapped safely into their own seat!

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Musical from 1966: SHOWBOAT

Tomorrow April 10th is:

National Cinnamon Crescent Day; National Siblings Day; National Encourage a Young Writer Day; National Farm Animals Day.

Wow – I love cinnamon crescents, and I love my special sibling sister! As for encouraging a young writer – Autmn’s sister Summer is at SHU as a Writing Major – so here’s to you, Summer James Griffin! God bless…

I started the day with a clear slate and was going to focus on just getting organized for tomorrow: Cleaning, potato salad, deviled eggs, defrosting corn, rearranging the fridge. I kept getting into unplanned projects and it filled the day. But that’s good, as I don’t like to be wandering aimlessly.

Gen called and wanted to run some info past me. We talked several times throughout the day. It was fun to be included in this thought process. Now, just waiting for the outcome!

Jen txt me and Chrissy needed a ride to work at 2pm. When I got there I realized why. A Humane Officer was there with a car full of rescued animals. Jen’s rescue (Ninth Life) is high on the list of responsible shelters and by the time I left, there were two beagles sniffing around the yard on leashes. So I dropped Chrissy at work and came home to finish my chores.

Once the food was done, I bundled in outside clothes and ‘attacked’ the rocks on the hill. It was full of weeds. Now It’s all cleaned up, with only a small section of Tansy growing by the fence. Job well done, and early in the season, too.

I noticed that there was clumps of rabbit fur outside the bunny nest. I was afraid an animal had gotten to the babies, but I saw mommy bunny there at the nest, and then she hopped away and sat giving herself a bath. So I guess everything is ok!

I have GODWINK CHRISTMAS playing in the background…

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Musical from 1965- ANNE OF GREEN GABLES

Tomorrow April 9th is-

National Chinese Almond Cookie Day; National Unicorn Day; National Winston Churchill Day; EASTER; National cherish and Antique Day; National Name Yourself Day; National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day.

Focus on, and celebrate, EASTER. The Lord is Risen; He is Risen INDEED! God bless…

The full moon last night made everything bright and beautiful! I love watching the clouds change.

Autmn txt me that she was getting dropped off here at 5:30am! Yikes! So I set my alarm and made sure I was up and had the lights on and the door open. We both went back to sleep until about 7:45am. Chrissy got here about 8:15am or so. I put the sign up for our annual Crocus Tea.

Autmn did Chrissy’s hair while I started the breakfast.

The girls helped with the preparations and cooking. Our menu was totally different this year as we had a breakfast/brunch instead of traditional tea items. We had sausage, bacon, toast, scrambled eggs, home fries, scones and chocolate chip muffins. There were a few bites of left overs but mostly I planned the amounts fairly well.

There was a fair amount of muffins left as I made a whole batch. Autmn is taking some to Noah as a treat!

Chrissy looked so cute – she actually got dressed up in a pretty sweater and Autmn had her hair in French braids. We had fun conversations and even managed some laughs! It was a very nice day.

After lunch Chrissy walked half-way and met her friend Hope, who walked back here with her. We went over to Dollar Tree so Chris could get a few things at the Dollar Tree. The girls are watching a movie (something animated) and waiting for Noah to pick them up! I may mow when they leave, and do the ironing.

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Musical from 1964: MARY POPPINS

TOMORROW April 8th is:

National Zoo Lovers Day; National Empanada Day; National All is Ours Day.

Tomorrow is food prep day! That will do it for me. Have a lovely day and God Bless… Take time to reflect on Good Friday, today.

After a short time at work I stopped to grab ONE THING at the grocery store for tomorrow’s crocus tea. I was just home when the Pest Control company came – they treated the ants with chrysanthemum oil and it’s a guaranteed fix. Haven’t seen one since, but it took a while to clean up the fallout. I’ll keep a close eye.

After lunch (fruit salad) I mixed up a batch of mini chocolate chip muffins, and then made the Oreo Ice Cream for Sunday’s dessert. I talked to Kelly for a few minutes – they have a lot going on this weekend. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday.

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Musical from 1963: SUMMER MAGIC

TOMORROW April 7th is:

Good Friday; National Girl Me Too Day; National Beer Day; National Coffee Cake Day; National No Housework Day.

Tomorrow is our annual Crocus Tea – I’ll fill you in on Friday’s post. God bless…

I was just getting started with my cleaning after breakfast when Pinnacle called me. I had made an appointment for Thursday morning and the customer confused the day and was waiting for me! Since I was very much closer to work than it would be for him to go home and come back tomorrow I slipped into my shoes and drove to work. Got that done, and also did other things for work while I was there. I was just finishing up when Mike called me – so I left there and stopped at Mike’s. So by the time I got home it was after noon. I grabbed a quick lunch and got to cleaning.

The ants were back, and I was trying to clean them up, wipe the window, and spray again – when I knocked the Terro over and it went flying through the air and landed on the floor, spilling everywhere. I was trying to clean that up and I knocked the calendar off the side of the fridge and it landed behind the fridge. I went outside and sprayed again but then called Hilltop Pest – they are coming tomorrow. All in all I spent over an hour cleaning up the mess I made. Grrrr.

Thankfully I finished all the cleaning but sweeping downstairs before I left for our Bible Study wrap-up party. There was a lot of good, creative food choices and lots of fun – playing name that tune (our own version!). Even the dog had a good time! These are just a few of the guests.

Gen called from New York and we had a lovely hour’s conversation – talking about the upcoming April vacation and our respective children and grandchildren. She fills my soul with joy! By the time we finished talking it was pouring rain and there was a rumble of thunder. I’m glad I didn’t have to go back out tonight!

I finished running the sweeper and threw the towels in the dryer, and that was the end of my evening – but it’s almost 11pm!

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Musical from 1962: THE MUSIC MAN

TOMORROW April 6th is:

National Employee Benefits Day; National Student Athlete Day; National Alcohol Screening Day; National Tartan Day; National Teflon Day; National Carbonara Day; National Sorry Charlie Day; National Caramel Popcorn Day; New Beer’s Eve; National Burrito Day.

Can’t see anything I’m really excited to celebrate for tomorrow! Maybe I’ll just be happy in the day! God bless…

The WORST thing about today was that there are ants on my window sill. UGH! I’ve never had them there before… I put an ant trap up and then sprayed them outside and in. If I can’t get them banished I’ll have to call Hilltop Pest. Why, I ask you. WHY?

Work was light today, so I stopped on the way home and got the food that I need for the week and for Easter. Di asked me to stop by as she left something on her porch for me. A man at her church makes these and she brought one home for me. It’s very lovely. I left her a pot of pink tulips on her porch. She has tons of daffodils so I thought pink would be a good contrast with the yellow.

After lunch I worked on the gardens beside the driveway. Got almost the whole thing done – just a bit more to do. Probably won’t be before Easter with everything else going on. But it looks nicer already.

A few weeks ago I purchased a bunny and egg tic-tac-toe game. Kelly had really liked it, so I thought I’d get it and keep it here until she gets a house with room to set it out! It’s cute and I think the kids might even play with it!

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Musical from 1961: BABES IN TOYLAND

TOMORROW April 5th is:

Passover Begins; National Caramel Day; National Raisin & Spice Bar Day; National Walking Day; First Contact Day; National Read a Road Map Day; National Deep Dish Pizza Day; Childhelp National Day of Hope; Gold Star Spouses Day; National Nebraska Day; National Go For Broke Day; National Flash Drive Day.

I think most of those things need a little research. I did look up the First Contact Day – wish I hadn’t… STRANGE. Whatever you celebrate, make it worthy and enjoy your Wednesday. God bless…