tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78404440834674970532024-03-13T07:23:59.844-05:00KardKornerKribForward and Backward in no particular order...
sharing & laughing!Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.comBlogger137125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7840444083467497053.post-82242281265390591202020-09-11T23:02:00.001-05:002020-09-11T23:02:19.163-05:00"TO THE RIVER"! <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pkMCgFbBJU4/X1pebtovaYI/AAAAAAAAN74/XWTuw5stQUMTXQmFWh9cchCjvegu-W3wwCLcBGAsYHQ/s384/mississippi%2Briver.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="166" data-original-width="384" height="216" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pkMCgFbBJU4/X1pebtovaYI/AAAAAAAAN74/XWTuw5stQUMTXQmFWh9cchCjvegu-W3wwCLcBGAsYHQ/w500-h216/mississippi%2Briver.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Mississippi River * Yahoo Images *</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">" No river can return to its source,</div><div style="text-align: center;">yet all rivers must have a beginning."</div><div style="text-align: center;">~Proverb</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Greetings, dear readers! Long time no see, eh! Well, I have been around lately and have visited a few of my favorite blogs. Our current social situation, aka "The Pandemic", has kept me busy, as well as all of you, I'm sure. I have been home schooling my grandson since March, and he has now entered the 6th grade. It was a tough row to hoe, but he and I did it with grace!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ov6DoXMMWBQ/X1pzmOfUGsI/AAAAAAAAN8E/yaCjzwS--g0IW6FQWiQrEFyDtC5V-udQQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Grad%2BDiploma%2Band%2BAward%2B%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1900" height="256" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ov6DoXMMWBQ/X1pzmOfUGsI/AAAAAAAAN8E/yaCjzwS--g0IW6FQWiQrEFyDtC5V-udQQCLcBGAsYHQ/w238-h256/Grad%2BDiploma%2Band%2BAward%2B%25283%2529.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> *<i> photo by suzanne</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;">***</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">With fall knocking on our door, my dreams consist of cooler weather, and harvest time. It also brings to mind tales of Huck Finn and Mark Twain's adventures! Mark Twain's favorite times in life were spent on the river. He wasn't much of a great river captain, but made a good hand on the riverboats, and received his Steamboat Pilot license at 23 years of age on April 9, 1859.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rPkDjm_ikhQ/X1VUea5u0LI/AAAAAAAAN64/_zoRj6J0bnEpYOW5RET2N-n2xboDASJIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s300/twain%2Band%2Bboat%2Bcaptain.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="220" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rPkDjm_ikhQ/X1VUea5u0LI/AAAAAAAAN64/_zoRj6J0bnEpYOW5RET2N-n2xboDASJIgCLcBGAsYHQ/w293-h400/twain%2Band%2Bboat%2Bcaptain.jpg" width="293" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*Yahoo images *</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"There's only one way to be a pilot, and that is to get this entire river by heart."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><i>~mark twain</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As I think of Mark Twain, and his life of many experiences on the rivers, I wonder about riverboats, steamboats, and, such, and I found a couple of interesting accounts from years ago.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;">***</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">* Ohio River *</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o8ZpdifY8JY/X1p3HWUnKBI/AAAAAAAAN8Q/wQKR7Cd_6x0IsU8ToxXcQOmlGmG-X6LygCLcBGAsYHQ/s235/Ohio%2Briver%2B%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="157" data-original-width="235" height="306" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o8ZpdifY8JY/X1p3HWUnKBI/AAAAAAAAN8Q/wQKR7Cd_6x0IsU8ToxXcQOmlGmG-X6LygCLcBGAsYHQ/w460-h306/Ohio%2Briver%2B%25282%2529.jpg" width="460" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>~ yahoo images</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My quest for some historical river events led me to Ohio. The photo above gives us a small taste of what the Ohio River truly is as it runs about 981 miles, flowing through or along the border of 6 states. The Ohio River is the 3rd largest river by discharge volume in the United States, rolling north from Pittsburgh, PA. to the mouth of the Mississippi River at the southern tip of Illinois. It became the primary transportation route for pioneers during the western expansion of the early US in the late 18th century. Thomas Jefferson had said, "The Ohio is the most beautiful river on earth."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;">***</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I located evidence of a steamboat called "The City of Cincinnati". This boat , a side-wheel paddler, with a wood hull, was built in 1899, and operated on the Ohio River, transporting agricultural goods and manufactured products to Louisville, Kentucky. On the weekends, "The City of Cincinnati" would participate in a "Meet the Boat" trip where steamboats carrying passengers would meet each other and exchange passengers for their return trips.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cW4ikHLT4eM/X1q3M6vaukI/AAAAAAAAN8c/aAeyBAcAaYsqJB_VI03rO1PgOsDmaciWwCLcBGAsYHQ/s292/cin%2Bboat.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="185" data-original-width="292" height="289" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cW4ikHLT4eM/X1q3M6vaukI/AAAAAAAAN8c/aAeyBAcAaYsqJB_VI03rO1PgOsDmaciWwCLcBGAsYHQ/w456-h289/cin%2Bboat.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">* The City of Cincinnati steamboat *</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">* yahoo images</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After about 19 years of service, "The City of Cincinnati's" days of excursions came to an end. The Ohio River had been frozen for 51 days, and, at the Cincinnati wharf, the hull of the "Cincinnati steamer" was crushed along with an estimated 6 other vessels. In January 1918, the boat was damaged as a result of an ice freshet, where meltwater flows into the river, lifting and breaking the ice, causing the jams.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">* Info on Ice Freshet was acquired from "Special to the County" reporting by Ted Shapiro</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">www.thecounty.me</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z6pzX-82cp8/X1rak6ttl9I/AAAAAAAAN8o/h50LKHIkGl4bYyKAAEdydY2wFSyR6zhdQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1074/City%2Bof%2BCincinnati%2B1%2B1918%2BIce%2BGorge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="678" data-original-width="1074" height="316" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z6pzX-82cp8/X1rak6ttl9I/AAAAAAAAN8o/h50LKHIkGl4bYyKAAEdydY2wFSyR6zhdQCLcBGAsYHQ/w500-h316/City%2Bof%2BCincinnati%2B1%2B1918%2BIce%2BGorge.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">* "The City of Cincinnati" 1918 Ice Gorge"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">* yahoo images</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;">***</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ELjVeWAkwfw/X1vU8EcAhJI/AAAAAAAAN80/DXzHAiyJJgEdtEtlvCQvkksdfdU1oMc_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s272/Island%2Bqueen%2Bw%2Bpeople%2Bwatching.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="177" data-original-width="272" height="276" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ELjVeWAkwfw/X1vU8EcAhJI/AAAAAAAAN80/DXzHAiyJJgEdtEtlvCQvkksdfdU1oMc_gCLcBGAsYHQ/w425-h276/Island%2Bqueen%2Bw%2Bpeople%2Bwatching.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>*Island Queen * Yahoo Images</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Around the same time "The City of Cincinnati"steamboat was active, another beauty, called "Island Queen" made an elegant appearance on the river. Actually there were 2 Island Queen steamers, the first of which was built in 1896, a sidewheel, wooden hull as well as most other steamers. This Lady would ferry passengers between Cincinnati and Coney Island, and operate as a Tramp steamer in off-seasons when Coney Island Amusement park was closed. In 1922, her forward hurricane deck collapsed causing injuries to 27 children and paralyzing one. Later that same year, the Island Queen was severely burned along with some other steamboats in Cincinnati Harbor, thus ending her career.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W4uekWmpPRY/X1vYGNSPqjI/AAAAAAAAN9A/-FmH3vXtMs4WSF654Od_73fHEuncDU4zACLcBGAsYHQ/s290/Island%2BQ%2Bexplosion.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="203" data-original-width="290" height="318" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W4uekWmpPRY/X1vYGNSPqjI/AAAAAAAAN9A/-FmH3vXtMs4WSF654Od_73fHEuncDU4zACLcBGAsYHQ/w454-h318/Island%2BQ%2Bexplosion.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> * Island Queen explosion * Cincinnati Harbor * yahoo images</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well, folks...I reckon Mark Twain traveled up and down the Ohio River frequently, as well as the mighty Mississipi! He had so many exciting stories to share about his travels. Twain said, "Cincinnati once produced and shipped more barrels of whiskey than the salt pork which earned the town its "Porkopolis" nickname." I saw somewhere that he would sing river songs during some of his lectures, and to the children. I found one such folk song that was a favorite of Twain's.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Let's have a listen! "Down The River"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XlFeqbEk-uY" width="320" youtube-src-id="XlFeqbEk-uY"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you enjoyed the song/poem. There are so many more, I am sure that were sung by the steamboat pilots and captains.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I would like to say, "Many Thanks" for stopping by today to help me dust this blog! And, perhaps you learned a little something as I did during my readings of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;">***</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Maybe you can find the time to step inside and say hello. Any comments will be much appreciated. I am sending best wishes to all for a safe and healthy weekend. Please come by any time!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also want to thank Google</div><div style="text-align: center;">Blogger</div><div style="text-align: center;">historycentral.org</div><div style="text-align: center;">wikipedia</div><div style="text-align: center;">Youtube</div><div style="text-align: center;">nationalgeographic.org</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yahoo images</div><div style="text-align: center;">gypsyroadtrip.com</div><div style="text-align: center;">thewaltoncompany.com</div><div style="text-align: center;">steamboats.com</div><div style="text-align: center;">MARK TWAIN 😊</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Again, thank you so much, and I will leave you with another of Mark Twain's quotes:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"<span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>Give everyday the chance to become the most beautiful day of your life."</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>~Mark Twain</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hugs to you all...see you next time! 💓</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <p></p>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7840444083467497053.post-66617996570090069622019-11-27T15:23:00.001-06:002019-11-27T15:23:31.564-06:00Looking Back...just a little!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Haha! Not a pretty picture, huh? But, oh...the fragrance! It's my little cinnamon pot, and now is the time to get those sweet, holiday fragrances seeping. Don't you just love the smells of Thanksgiving and Christmas? And, nothing's better than brewing your own favorites!</div>
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Welcome dear readers! I bet you thought I was gone...I've always been here, just very busy this year! Now, the year is almost gone and we begin to reflect on years past, and plan for the upcoming new year.</div>
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Autumn has come, and is faring quite well, here in the Lone Star State. Halloween came and went quickly...now we are on to the major annual Holidays!</div>
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A stroll through our neighborhood park a few days ago, netted a sighting or two of mistletoe making an appearance in acknowledgement of the upcoming " Christmas kissing" season!</div>
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I believe we are well on our way to getting through this 'odd numbered' year, and on to 2020! </div>
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As I was looking back, I came across a sweet memory of my grandson, singing his ABC's and being so proud of his accomplishment! I, of course, am always the proud Grandmother!</div>
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This little video was made by me in November of 2013.</div>
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My thoughts an prayers go out to all who are in need of shelter and food during this holiday season. There are donation centers all over the cities, where we can give food, clothing and funds if we can. <br />
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Thank you so much for coming by...please stop in and say hello, if you have the time. All are welcome.<br />
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I would also like to take the time to wish a dear blogging friend of mine a "belated",<br />
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Happy Birthday, Shady Del Knight from "Shady's Place". You can find Shady's blog on my sidebar, and believe me you will be in for a great treat of very cool music and memories!<br />
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And, NOW...I must be going. Got a little bit of baking to do before the night's end! Please come again, and say hello!<br />
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From my family to yours...everyone have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday...<br />
...love, laugh, and be safe!<br />
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Looking back just a little!<span style="font-size: large;"> 💗</span><br />
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Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7840444083467497053.post-18483858321650649322019-07-28T16:41:00.001-05:002019-07-28T16:41:33.765-05:00August...The Beginning of The End!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I heard someone ask, "What kind of title is this? <span style="color: red;"> "</span><i><span style="color: red;">The Beginning of the End</span></i><span style="color: red;">"</span> </div>
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And, what is so special about August?</div>
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* Well, I'm here to tell you! And...by the way, thanks for stopping by! I hope your summer has been great! Here in The Lone Star State of Texas, we've had ups and downs in temperatures! Thank goodness we have only had a couple of 100+ temps, and I want it to stay that way! There has even been rain to keep everyone's plants and gardens thriving! Some of us have had moderate rain days, and others have had some devastating downpours, and brutal tornadoes!</div>
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This photo was taken by the staff of the Houston Chronicle during the rescue of a homeless man on June 24, 2019.</div>
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* Houston, TX Fire Dept. high water rescue team saves homeless man from Brays Bayou</div>
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At the close of each year in the US and many other countries, it is customary in December to plan for the up and coming new year. Some of us make resolutions, vowing to make serious changes in our lives, such as losing weight, or furthering our education...some kind of change that will render our new year more profitable and personally satisfying.</div>
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Then we celebrate!<span style="font-size: large;">🍸</span></div>
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For me, it's August. That sultry, middle of the year month! In my mind's eye, August is the turning point for new beginnings and thoughts of transitions into a new year!</div>
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In most countries, August brings forth a new school session, and parents are preparing for a change in time schedules, purchasing supplies, and updating school uniforms and attire. Growing up in 1950's and 1960's, our Fall school term began a day or two after the Labor Day holiday. Today, our schools are back in session by the 3rd week in August!</div>
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* Who remembers the hustle and bustle of getting supplies for school? I certainly do! </div>
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In late July and early August, my Pecan trees are loading up with some good looking Pecans readying themselves for yummy pies at Christmas...that is, if the squirrels don't get them first! I don't believe in hurting squirrels, or denying them their winter vittles, but the little dickens got all of my pecans from this tree last year, and planted them, or rather stashed them for their winter food!</div>
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*<i> My Pecan Trees * photos by Suzanne</i><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">*** August is the beginning of the end of public swimming pools and </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">* Darn...and my grandson just learned how to swim!</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">*and Summer baseball is coming to a close *</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">However, August is NOT the "beginning of the end" of the almighty Mosquito!</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">These pests will be in residence well into mid-October! UGH!</span><br />
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August is my "high hopes" month. High hopes for a positive pathway into a beautiful and colorful Autumn...and, high hopes for good will and happiness to all.<br />
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* I know we are tired of all of the political jeers and bashings that go on!<br />
* The destruction of our planet, and danger of extinction to our precious wildlife caused by insensitive littering, needs to stop!<br />
* How about the brutal killings, putting our children and adults in danger at schools and churches?<br />
* These are only a few drops into the problem bucket!<br />
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Tell you what...let August lead the way to a more productive Autumn and winter. Let us participate in promoting good will and safety for all!<br />
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Bring it on, August...we're ready for you!<br />
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Thank you:<br />
Yahoo Images<br />
Google<br />
Blogger<br />
Houston Chronicle<br />
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My handsome Grandson<br />
* My lead image is from Yahoo images. I added the fireflies from my computer *<br />
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*** Thank you so much dear readers for stopping by...please say hello if you have the time. I appreciate your visits and comments. Don't forget to check a reaction at the bottom of my post so I will know you came by.<br />
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*** I would like to leave you with Norah Jones and her beautiful performance of the classic "Summertime".<br />
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Please have a safe and happy August. Live, Laugh and be Thankful!<br />
And, don't forget to Love! <span style="font-size: large;">💖</span><br />
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My saving Grace!<br />
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Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7840444083467497053.post-53486476395747222892019-03-08T18:40:00.001-06:002019-03-08T18:40:07.803-06:00We're All In This Together!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i>~Heroic "Hardass" Women of WWII</i></div>
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Most of us have family and friends who served in one of many branches of the service, and, in one of many wars. I have family who served in WWI, WWII, and the Korean War. I have friends who also served in each of these wars, the Vietnam war, and the various wars that have followed.</div>
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I am fortunate through the Grace of God, that none of my immediate family members perished in the wars of their service, and I enjoyed them throughout my childhood and into my adulthood.<br />
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Soooo...we move on to a novel that I have been reading of late. It centers around a young London woman of 18, who, within 45 minutes of war being declared, has left her finishing school unfinished, and signed up to serve in WWII 1939.<br />
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This young lady had no idea in what capacity she would serve, and was aghast to find that she would be sent off to a school in need of a school mistress. Since she had never taught before, Mary (her name), worked hard to learn the children's names and establish a rapport with the students. One week later, she was instructed to get the students packed up for evacuation to the country. It was eminent that the Germans would bomb London very soon, and the evacuation of the children was a protective measure against the devastation the bombing might bring.<br />
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<i>Women were being recruited to assist in the safe evacuation of the school children.</i><br />
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<i><br /></i>There were 7 students who were left behind at the school, with some mention that these were special needs kids, and, kids of color, who were less likely to succeed academically, The headmistress of the school opted to leave Mary behind also. She was accused of being incorrigibly attentive and friendly with the students, not a good candidate for a productive teacher.<br />
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Devastated at having lost her students, Mary went to the Education Authority and sought out a position to return to the school and teach the students who were left behind. After much pleading and begging, she was finally granted a chance to teach them. And, a romance eventually began between Mary and the Director of the Education Authority (Tom), who stuck his neck out to grant her the position.<br />
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~<i> London class in wartime</i><br />
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Alistair is granted a 48 hour leave before traveling to Malta, and returns to London to visit his friend Tom, and meet Tom's new lady, Mary. Mary has a friend, Hilda, who is single and from a pretty well-to-do family. She agrees to join Mary and Tom, and meet Alistair, for an evening of dinner and dancing. These four young adults must go their separate ways, but always come back around and reconnect, in the best of times, and in the worst of times.<br />
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Tom and Mary stay together to school the poor children, who hadn't much hope for a good education. The Germans are bombing London during the Christmas program at the school, and Mary moves the children and families downstairs to the cellar to continue the program. Only a few persons survived this December 1940 night's rounds of bombing, and the school ceases to operate.<br />
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Mary and her friend Hilda are at a loss as how to continue in the aftermath of the tragedy, and, both have strong desires to make a difference in this war. They want to help!<br />
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Mary was still enlisted, and Hilda joined to work alongside her friend driving an ambulance at all hours of the night and day, rescuing the wounded and searching for casualties.<br />
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We can see that all four of these young adults are experiencing atrocities and heart-warming situations, yet, continue to serve proudly for their country.<br />
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As I mentioned previously, I have not completed reading this book...I am now three-quarters of the way toward the end. I just couldn't get the experiences off my mind, before I finish the book. I want to share a passage that continues to ring in my mind and heart.<br />
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*** So, this post is not actually a critique of the book...you may want to acquire a copy and read it for yourselves.<br />
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*<i> This novel is fiction, however, the author was inspired and has shared excerpts from his grandparents' 'real-life' love letters.</i><br />
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Mary and Alistair (Tom's friend) begin to correspond while he is serving in Malta, and she in London, as an ambulance driver. In one letter of their discussion regarding the trials of war, Mary says,<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"> <i>"It is my constant regret that my class would still be alive if I had not insisted on carrying on once the air raids began. We live, you see, and even a mule like me must learn. I was brought up to believe that everyone brave is forgiven, but in wartime, courage is cheap and clemency out of season."</i></span><br />
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I guess you are wondering why this passage hit a nerve with me. Although I wasn't born during WWII, (I am a baby boomer, though), I grew up always proud of my father, grandfather and my other Veteran relatives for their service.<br />
I don't know what kind of welcome home the servicemen and women received as they set foot on American soil in 1945. By the way...my mother served as a WAC in India, where she and my father met. They came back together on a destroyer, and docked in San Francisco with other servicemen and war brides. Mom said the women cried out of fear of being in a new country with a new life.<br />
There were various organizations for these war brides to help them with their transition into American life, and make them feel welcome.<br />
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Our pledge to welcome servicemen and women home properly, continues today. And it is extended to all branches of service, in all countries who are fighting for freedom.<br />
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*** I am not real "war savvy", however, I see the posters and I know that some of our servicemen and women have had troubles with health and mental health while trying to cope with their re-entry into the normal state of everyday-non-war life.<br />
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*** I am thanking all of our men and women who have served, and are now serving in all branches of the military ***<br />
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Thank you all for coming by today...I welcome any comments you may have. If you are too shy to leave a comment, just say hello!<br />
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*** Prayers go out to the folks who are suffering the tragedy of the tornadoes in Alabama.<br />
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This is what I mean by "be Kind, Love and Laugh"!<br />
I am blessed with all of the above everyday!<br />
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Isn't that a pretty scene above with the plants fluttering ever so slightly, touched by a light rain? And can't you just hear the ambient sounds of the plunging waterfall? </div>
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How are you all handling Spring in your part of the country? It blew in, then out, and, some folks just couldn't do without having another bout of Winter! Methinks our seasons became a bit befuddled this year, agreed? And, me...well, I am happy to still have a mild, cool, and sometimes rainy season!</div>
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*** New York City Snow 2013 * Brrrr.....pretty, isn't it!</div>
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Being a "hands-on" Grandma also grants me <i><span style="color: red;">"The Organizer"</span></i> rights. And, with this title, I own the opportunity to hand down to my son and grandson the creative skills given to me from my dear mother. Thus, when this project came along from my Grandson's school in late March, I went into high gear! The 3rd grade students are currently studying the <i><span style="color: #274e13;">Rainforest Biome</span></i>, and each table in the class was given one of the 3 or 4 layers to artistically create and construct his or her layer at home with parents. Before beginning the project, the students were asked to bring as many shoe boxes as they could from home in order that each child would have a shoe box. Scootie was able to take two boxes for the class project, and then he brought one box home to begin his phase of the <i><span style="color: #274e13;">rainforest.</span></i> Scootie's table of 4 kiddos was assigned to the <i><span style="color: #274e13;">Emergent Layer</span></i> of the <i><span style="color: #274e13;">rainforest</span></i>. </div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">I have to admit, I had NO IDEA what the Emergent, or any other layer of the <i>Rainforest</i> is! The teacher gave the students permission to bring ipads, etc. to school twice a week in order to take some time for research on the internet. Scootie and I did research at home, and I found the <i>Rainforest </i>to be a very interesting subject! </span></div>
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In our study, Scootie and I learned that the <i><span style="color: #274e13;">Emergent layer </span></i>is the tallest layer of the <i><span style="color: #274e13;">rainforest</span></i>, with trees towering up to heights of 200+ feet. This top layer, of course gets more sun, wind and rain than the layers below. Consequently, the surviving leaves of the hot weather are sparse, small and waxy, </div>
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<i>*We covered the shoebox with green construction paper, then glued some rafia to the floor to give a woody appearance. I found the backdrop of a rainforest on the interenet, printed it and glued to the inside back of the shoebox showing the trunks of the forest trees.</i></div>
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<i></i> And our first draft was starting to come together! We wanted to get a feel for how the treetops should look, and where would we find suitable animals? You know...the animals that are adapted to this environment, such as Monkeys, Butterflies, Hawks and Bats? Believe me, it was no easy task hunting for these creatures, and, we found only a few.</div>
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In the meantime, Scootie's teacher asked for volunteers to color a picture of an animal that would be provided by the teacher. With only three days to complete the picture, Scootie was sent home with a hand drawn /rough sketch of a <b style="color: #783f04; font-style: italic;">Howler Monkey! </b>Duh! So, I began my task of coloring this creature. I found this vicious looking guy on the internet and got an idea of what he should look like. I outlined and highlighted his features, to give more of a true appearance, and, added the tree branch on my own to give a complete picture of what he is about. The pictures of various <i><span style="color: #274e13;">Rainforest</span></i> animals colored by parents are now hanging throughout the 3rd grade pod along with other <i><span style="color: #274e13;">rainforest</span></i> decorations that are on display. Alas, I didn't get the chance to photograph this area!</div>
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* Many of the world's "tropical moist forests", aka "Jewels of the Earth", are located in the equatorial zone between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn. This region of tropical <i>Rainforests </i>would include Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Amazon, South and Central Americas, Australia, and even the Pacific Islands.</div>
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* Constructed by 'Scootie' and Grandma * April 2018</div>
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As you can see, we completed the project and Scootie was able to deliver it to his classroom safely a few days before the due date. YAY! I had most of the materials at home, which made the project easy to work on. Although we didn't have all of the animals, we were able to feature quite a few, and some snakes! I hope to visit his class soon to view the other students' <i><span style="color: #274e13;">Rainforests</span></i> and their various layers.</div>
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: medium;">All in all, this was a pretty good collaboration between the two of us. </span></div>
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"We have yet to discover possibly millions of plants and other living species in the Rainforests."</div>
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I believe that a lot of us look at a New Year and try to imagine in our "<i>minds' eye" </i>what the year will really bring! Did we all make New Year resolutions? Not me! Why, you ask? Well, although there are things that I can surely improve on, some things don't always go as planned, I must allow for the hiccups that come along, do the best I can, and, be happy for the accomplishments I make. Along the way, I will strive to touch the people I meet, and, with fondness, I will recognize the people who have touched my life! </div>
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The holiday season in 2017 was a busy one for me! I was such a worry-wort...didn't think I could get everything done in time for Santa Claus, who, by the way kept a loving eye on me! </div>
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Among the busy, albeit fun activities, was the wonderful Christmas program at Scootie's school! The performances and songs were the best! </div>
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And, I had the cutest <span style="color: red;"><i>ELF ASSISTANT </i></span>EVER!!!</div>
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New Year's Eve came and went in a flash, didn't it! I got my Black-eyed Peas ready in plenty of time for the festivities on our local TV stations, but, I didn't have time to take many photos.</div>
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I followed one of Paula Deen's recipes for Black-eyed Peas and they rocked!</div>
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Now, it is time to march on, and experience a New Year of "business to take care of", "unpredictable weather", and, yes..let's have some "FUN IN 2018"!!!<br />
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*** Thank you very much for coming by...please stop in and say HELLO if you get the chance! I appreciate ALL visitors and I hope to see you again soon!<br />
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Giving Thanks to:<br />
Yahoo Images<br />
Google and Blogger<br />
My Grandson's school and teachers<br />
Paul Deen<br />
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Fond memories of Elvis...Happy Birthday!<br />
January 8, 1935 ~ August 16, 1977<br />
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Didn't expect to see me here on a Thursday, did you? Well, it could be Friday already in some other parts of the world, but, we'll take that too, won't we?</div>
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I hope you all are not too sick from eating all of that Halloween candy! As usual, I bought too much for too little of a crowd. Now, I am faced with the <i>"SELF CONTROL"</i> issue! </div>
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Let's see if I can keep it under control, haha!</div>
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And...my point, you ask? I'm just passing through today to share a little trivia game that I came across in the <i>"Renew"</i> magazine that I receive periodically. I thought this to be very interesting and kind of fun.</div>
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I invite you all, my dear readers to challenge your memories and match the hit song to the decade during which it topped the charts.</div>
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The decades are 1950s-2010s</div>
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There it is friends...see what you can come up with and let me know! Oh, don't worry, I do have the answers tucked away in a safe place!</div>
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I'll be off for now. Thank you so much for your visit...please give the Trivia quiz a try! If you have the time, I will be happy to see a "<i>HELLO"</i> from you! And you can come back anytime!</div>
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* Cool Autumn breezes had us all fooled here in the Lone Star State this past week. Well...now, we're back to temperatures in the 80's and 90's for this early November, and I'm a bit disappointed! Just as I had the hooded jackets out, I have to put them back in the closet for a few more days, ugh! Oh well, at least I got the summer dust off of them, lol!</div>
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Have a safe weekend! See you next time! <span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">♥</span></div>
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Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7840444083467497053.post-20952001626188849602017-10-20T11:52:00.001-05:002017-10-20T11:52:42.077-05:00A Small Nightmare...or did it really happen!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I really must warn you, my dearies, that you have entered the den of dreams...or not! It is said that all of us dream, every night. Some dreams last 15 minutes, but I have read that most dreams may last only seconds. We can have as little as 2-3 dreams, or as many as 7 dreams per night. Wow, that's exhausting, isn't it! As the night drags on, some of our dreams can last 20 or 30 minutes. YIKES! <br />
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And, do we dream in color? Sometimes, if I remember a particular dream, I can recall that it may have been in color. Research shows that 70-80% of our dreams do contain color. However, if you were dreaming back in the earlier 1900's, and through the 1950's, it is very likely that your dreams were in black and white. That is due to images and media being presented primarily in black and white in those days.<br />
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Well...how about those dreams that may NOT really be dreams? Do we try to comprehend the meanings of our dreams, and attempt to decipher the messages they send? Are the late night events that we think are real, simply moved to the back of our minds, and we accept them as dreams? <br />
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In past years, I tried to make sense of dreams that I remembered, but, with not much luck, Now, I don't bother so much with trying to analyze any remembered dreams, because I just don't remember many of them, and I don't have <i>"sleeping"</i> nightmares anymore!<br />
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Summers in the 1950's didn't seem to get as hot as the summers of today do. We didn't have an air conditioned home, and would sleep with opened windows at night. As darkness would make its way across the city, it would bring along a cool breeze that would sift through the windows, making the room comfy. My father would also place a box fan in one of our windows to help cool the rooms down at bedtime.<br />
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One night as I lay sleeping, I was awakened by a slight sensation on my ear. It felt like a soft hand rubbing my ear lobe just lightly. I was frozen with fear, wondering what it might be, and, I was beginning to feel a bit chilled. I wanted to reach for my blanket that was at my feet to pull it up, but first, I wanted to take a chance at seeing just what was touching my ear. Sooo, I turned my head around with my eyes looking backward just barely, without moving my body...<br />
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A tall stick-like figure was sitting in the open window where our box fan was supposed to be. He was looking over at me with his arm outstretched in the direction of my bed. His head reached all the way to the ceiling! He looked just as my illustration above shows...an arrogant creature, who somehow removed the box fan from the window, and made himself at home! <i>What was I to do? </i> My sister's bed was nearby, but not near enough for him to reach, and, I couldn't nudge her to wake her. I couldn't even <i><span style="color: red;">scream</span></i>! I was still trying to figure out a way to get a hold of my blanket and cover up before he touched my ear again. I grabbed the blanket with my toes, and gently started easing it upward. The <span style="color: red;"><i>'stick man</i>'</span> would lean over, and, touch my ear from time to time as I worked the blanket up to where my fingers could <i><span style="color: red;">finally</span></i> grab it! Inch by inch I was able to get it up to my waist, then, slightly ease it up over one shoulder! I had to conjure up more courage to get the blanket over my left shoulder, as this is the side that monster was focusing on! AAAGEEEGH! What a nightmare!<br />
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I'm sure you are wondering, and, I am here to tell you that no words were spoken throughout this entire ordeal. There was complete silence, and no other stirrings within the house. I shut my eyes as tightly as I could, and slowly moved my shoulder up and down in order to get the blanket up to my neck! What a job!!! <br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><i>Thank you, thank you and thank you my gracious readers! Sometimes we just have to get a little of that spook dust out of our systems, and what better time than Halloween! I am so glad you chose to visit today, and I appreciate your comments more than you know! If you're too shy, you can just say Hello, or check one of the reactions at the bottom of this post to let me know you came by.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-style: italic;">*</span><span style="color: #990000; font-style: italic;"> </span>The ghoul in my first illustration was actually constructed from a mannequin out of a sporting goods store, and placed at our front room window. Pretty impressive, I believe. Some of the illustrations were acquired from Yahoo images, two of which I manipulated in one of my programs. I did the illustration of the stick man myself.<br />
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Shawn was a bit leary of the spooks in this shop we visited last week! But, he did like the hat!<br />
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*** If you plan to get out on Halloween, hang on to those kiddos, and keep them safe! ***<br />
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<i><span style="color: red;">~"It's hard to wake up from a nightmare if you aren't even asleep." * j.s.</span></i><br />
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Sending hugs to you all...see you next time! <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">💗</span><br />
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Every year, my community hosts an art show featuring various artists from around the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. This year's "Art In The City", Gallery Night took place on Saturday, and, was located at what was formerly our city Library. It's okay...our library moved to another area of the city several years ago, in a more central location.</div>
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I was pretty "up" for this event, since I have a huge appreciation for any form of art! If you're ready, I can show you a little of the art that was offered!<span style="font-size: large;">💁</span></div>
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I apologize for cutting off the name of this lovely piece with my camera, and, of course, I can't remember what it is called! This artist has a passion for the outdoors and 'Aurora Borealis' type settings. She is a 2-time, 1st place winner of the <i>American Airlines On My Own Time Art Show</i>. Brenda does her work with acrylic paints and prismacolor. pencils.</div>
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Here we have a piece by Doris Mobley</div>
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Ms Mobley came across this abandoned van one day, took a photograph of it, then painted it. She added bits and pieces of fun signs and trash which gave this old van a story of its own!</div>
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I really liked this one. Doris teaches an art class every Monday, and I may just start going! </div>
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Some of her works of art are characteristic of popular folk art! Ms. Mobley says, "As an artist we never stop learning. There is always something new to try." I really enjoyed visiting with this artist and browsing through her collection.</div>
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As a special exhibit, a collection of the local Senior Citizens art was also on display. How impressive their pieces are! They attend art classes at the Senior Center, and just enjoy expressing themselves! Below are some of their gallery works. </div>
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Isn't this amazing! Great job, Seniors! They should be proud!</div>
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Well that wraps it up for the "Art In The City" show. There was artwork from 14 different artists, and, I enjoyed browsing through the different exhibits. I met a few of the artists, who were more than happy to visit and share some of their experiences. There was a wood work display of hand carved bowls and other items, and, also a photography exhibit. They did serve refreshments later in the afternoon, but, I was off on another adventure by that time.</div>
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<span style="color: red;"><i>Thank you to the city of Haltom City, Texas, its Mayor, and City Officials</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><i>Thank you to all supporters, the citizens of Haltom City</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><i>The Haltom City Public Library</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><i>Thank you to all of the participating artists, </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><i>who gave me permission to take photographs of their work.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><i>And, thank you to the volunteers for the event.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><i>* All of the above photographs were taken by Suzanne at the event *</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><i>September 9, 2017</i></span></div>
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<i>Last week, the elementary school that my grandson, "Scootie" attends, reached out to the parents to donate supplies and dry goods for distribution to the various churches and shelters for the families that have been displaced by Hurricane Harvey. My heart still cries to think of the horrendous situation that brought so much devastation to these people. And, we are now in another tragic situation with Hurricane Irma, and the terrifying wildfires that are ripping across other parts of the nation.</i></div>
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<i>I am proud of our kind citizens who have rendered so much assistance during this difficult time for so many in need! We all know that the damage from these disasters will be extensive! I believe we can be ready to help in any way we can. ANY kind gesture is going to be appreciated! </i></div>
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* We're sending prayers and best wishes out to our friends, and, to the families who are affected by the disastrous events that we are experiencing!</div>
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*** One of my blogmates, who is also a good friend, evacuated from his home with his family in Florida, and, hopefully they have remained safe during this time. <br />
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Prayers and best wishes for a safe journey home, Shady Del Knight and family!</div>
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<a href="http://shadydell.blogspot.com/">shadydell.blogspot.com</a></div>
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*** I want to thank you all for coming by. Please stop in and say hello if you get the chance. I welcome any comments, or you can let me know if you enjoyed your visit by checking a reaction at the bottom of my post. Come by any time!<br />
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Have a great week, and be safe. I will see you next time! ♥<br />
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<i><span style="color: blue;">*** Let's all take a moment of silence in prayer tomorrow in remembrance of 9/11 *** <span style="font-size: large;">🗽</span></span></i><br />
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Thank you Shawn for your wonderful Rose painting ♥<br />
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<i>"Art is anything you can get away with."</i><br />
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Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7840444083467497053.post-30898104429724854062017-07-29T13:52:00.000-05:002017-07-29T13:52:34.416-05:00"Ordering Up a Little Mexican!"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here we are once again, at the KardKorner, where the order of things is not in any particular order! We simply discuss and enjoy any subject that comes to mind.<br />
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Today, we're serving up a bit of news regarding the controversy between "Authentic Mexican" foods and "Tex-Mex" foods. I receive the <i>Texas Journey </i>magazine every month or so, and it's always loaded with fun sites to see in your travels, and, good foods to eat. The July/August issue even posted a fascinating article about the Norman Petty Recording Studios and museum in Clovis, New Mexico, honoring the late Buddy Holly. Hopefully, one day, I can visit this cool city and browse through the museum while listening to his music and gazing at the memorabilia.<br />
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As I scanned through the various articles, my eye caught a bright, kind of slimy looking cartoon of what I perceive to be a burrito. The illustration is shown above, and, the article is entitled <i><span style="color: #990000;">"The</span></i> <i><span style="color: #990000;">Whole Enchilada", by Jeff Siegel</span></i>. I found this story to be a delightful defense mechanism for "Tex-Mex" foods, confirming my real confusions about the difference between "Authentic" and "Tex-Mex". I eat Mexican food a lot from various restaurants, and I fix it at home, also. Is my Mexican food considered authentic? Probably not!<br />
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<span style="color: red;">* Yum...what's this?</span><br />
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As you can see, I used items purchased from my local grocery store, even though I cooked the taco meat and prepared the salad myself. OOPS! I forgot to hide the flour tortillas from my photo, which can only mean I did not make them from scratch. And, Pace Picante sauce? Well, honestly, it's a staple in my house! I'm guessing then, that my taco salad is of the "Tex-Mex" variety!<br />
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Having moved to Texas from Chicago years ago, where he exclaims, "<i>The only taco I'd ever seen came from a box</i> <i>in the grocery store"</i>, Jeff shares this sentiment in his article: <i>"Not only did those first Tex-Mex meals give me great pleasure, but they introduced me to flavors and ingredients I didn't know existed. I discovered cumin, coriander, chile powder-and salsa."</i><br />
<i><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">You go, Jeff!</span></i><br />
<i><br /></i>Now, I moved to Texas from Kansas City years ago also, and, although I remember Mexican restaurants all through my life, I only discovered a few years ago that my mother is not a fan of Mexican foods, so, I guess that's why we did not eat out at Mexican restaurants while I was growing up. After I left home to be on my own, somewhere in the late 1960's, Taco Bell came to Kansas City! Taco Bell offered the most affordable Mexican food, and, I lived on it at $.19 per taco! I was happy to see 'The Bell' in Texas when I arrived, where I saw my first burrito...who knew they were flour tortillas wrapped around mushy beans, with a little cheese? lol! Well, all kidding aside, I must confess, I still whip through a Taco Bell line, and pick up some tacos and a taco salad from time to time! But, NO burritos, please!<br />
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Jeff Siegel, in his article, states that many folks see Tex-Mex as <i>"inauthentic"</i> Mexican food. He says one expert at Mexican cuisine views Tex-Mex as<i> watered-down</i> Mexican cooking! One of Jeff's own Texan friends admits that he doesn't have any favorite Tex-Mex restaurants. According to the friend, <i>"It's nothing but grease smothered with rubber cheese!" </i><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Hey! I resemble that remark!</span><br />
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<i><span style="color: red;">* King Ranch Chicken casserole, prepared by Suzanne</span></i><br />
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King Ranch chicken is one of my favorite Mexican dishes. I did fix it myself with fresh ingredients, cooking the chicken, cutting up onion, garlic and olives. I even stir in cumin and drop fresh Cilantro leaves on top! I know, I know...I used Doritos to layer it, packaged shredded cheese and canned green chiles to put this scrumptious meal together. And, oh-again, with the Pace Picante sauce!<br />
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Jeff admits he has been served a few greasy, <i>plastic-cheese-topped enchiladas</i> with <i>orange Minute</i> <i>Rice and canned refried beans</i>! I can attest to his experiences by saying that I have had some pretty sleazy guacamole, also, in my day! You know...the pale green, without substance guacamole that doesn't appear to have real avacado in it! Is there such a thing as fake avacados?<br />
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Well, to prove a point...<span style="color: red;"><i>anyone's point</i>,</span> regarding Tex-Mex vs Authentic Mexican cuisines, I conducted a short survey to collect opinions on the subject! Yes, I did! <br />
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<span style="color: blue;">I asked 8 people to participate in my survey, and I got 7 really great responders! My subjects live in several different states, and vary in ages from 13 to 70! </span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i>*Thank you all very much...I love your answers, and appreciate your help!</i></span><br />
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1. 7 out of 7 people said they do like Tex-Mex food! 😋<br />
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2. Everyone agrees that there are Tex-Mex restaurants in their area. 🌮<br />
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3. I found that the most popular Tex-Mex food item is Enchiladas (4 out of 7), followed by, tacos (3 out of 7). Other favorites include Nachos, Fajitas, Huevos Rancheros, and, on the healthier side, one person only prefers (for Tex-Mex) a dish of black beans, pintos, and tomatoes, as long as the recipe doesn't contain fatty, unhealthy ingredients. 🍅<br />
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4. Most of my subjects will eat Tex-Mex at least once or twice a month, possibly even weekly. However, one subject confesses to having Tex-Mex about once every 3 to 5 years! 😏<br />
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5. One of my subjects does not eat Tex-Mex prepared at home, whereas 3 subjects do. Three of my subjects say that their Mexican dishes prepared at home are actually Authentic Mexican dishes! In fact, I have eaten some of the authentic Mexican dishes from one of the homes, and, I have to say, it's unbeatable! 👍<br />
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<i><span style="color: red;">* Other Mexican dishes prepared at home by Suzanne and Rusty</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: red;">We have (upper left) Deb Wise's 'Mix Up Tamale Pie" from </span><span style="color: blue;">Southern Living Magazine </span><span style="color: red;">(looks pretty wicked) * (upper right), Red Pozole from </span><span style="color: blue;">"Mexico in My Kitchen"</span><span style="color: red;"> * bottom left, fresh Cilantro and Coriander seeds from </span><span style="color: blue;">my kitchen </span><span style="color: red;">* Corn and Black Bean Salsa, which according to the </span><span style="color: blue;">Nutrition Twins</span><span style="color: red;">, boasts a bundle of nutrients with its combo of beans, corn, onion, cilantro, and tomato."</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: red;">So, my dear readers, looks like it's "curtains" for this post! In conclusion, I believe that if you raise the peppers, tomatoes and Mexican herbs yourself to use in your Mexican dishes-make your own salsa and tortillas...then, you are entitled to dub your dishes as "Authentic"! I sincerely hope you enjoyed this information as much as I enjoyed putting it together! I apologize for the length...you know how us 'long-winded' folks can go on. Thank you so much for coming by!</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Please stop in and say hello!</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><u> I really must thank:</u></span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Texas Journey (magazine for AAA members)</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Jeff Siegel, for his wonderful article "<i>The Whole Enchilada</i>"</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Andy Ward for the illustration on the article</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Wikipedia</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Google and Yahoo images</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Blogger</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">photos by Suzanne</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Foods shown were prepared by Suzanne and Rusty</span><br />
A HUGE thank you to my subjects for your help!<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">OH NO! What's this? </span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--xhWbufnGc0/WXzGjx30MQI/AAAAAAAAJeA/ufuERxdo3qYfoDHs4UpE4GIR8vn7bJVaQCK4BGAYYCw/s1600/Chuy%2527s%2BMexican%2BRestaurant.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="250" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--xhWbufnGc0/WXzGjx30MQI/AAAAAAAAJeA/ufuERxdo3qYfoDHs4UpE4GIR8vn7bJVaQCK4BGAYYCw/s400/Chuy%2527s%2BMexican%2BRestaurant.jpg" width="400" /></a></span><br />
<span style="color: red;">* <i>photo by Suzanne * July 23,2017 * Haltom City, TX</i></span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Chuy's Mexican Restaurant</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">* </span>Years ago the building above was a steakhouse, but I can't remember the name of it, lol! Now, it is a Mexican restaurant, and, they opted to leave the Hereford cow on the building for 'old time's sake'. It's really cool, but, the restaurant leaves much to desire! I will say no more!<br />
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We're rocking at 96° here in the Lone State, with a real feel of 111°-hope you all are staying cool, wherever you may be! Wishing you good health, love and joy! <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">♥</span><br />
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* See you next time! <br />
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*That's my story and I'm sticking to it!"<br />
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Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7840444083467497053.post-57849341787585277592017-05-09T11:13:00.003-05:002017-05-09T11:13:54.845-05:00Trails with Tales!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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~ Chisholm Trail Mural * Sundance Square * Fort Worth, Texas<br />
photo by Suzanne, April 22, 2017<br />
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Isn't this a fantastic wall mural! I think it stands about 3 stories high, boasting a 3-dimensional effect on a flat surface. Each time I visit downtown Fort Worth, I come to this spot and gaze fondly at it. Oh, not because I'm a trailblazer or a real Cowgirl, but it is such an awesome scene, begging to be talked about! And, here is 'yours truly', with a bit of a tale!<br />
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Paying homage to the legendary cattle drives of the late 19th century, this jaw-dropping mural was painted by Richard Haas in 1985. It is located on the south façade of the Jett Building in the heart of Sundance Square in Fort Worth, Texas.<br />
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*** By the way, it is said that Sundance Square was originally dubbed as "Hell's Half Acre". Well then, it seems as tho the <i>Sundance Kid</i> himself was known to frequent the establishments for spirits and entertainment, later deeming it to be renamed to "Sundance Square". <br />
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* Below is a picture of the Jett Building prior to the Chisholm Trail painting.<br />
* <i>Yahoo Images</i><br />
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The Jett Building, constructed in 1902, had housed the Northern Texas Traction Company years ago, as the Interurban Railway with service to Dallas and Cleburne. Ticketing was on the first floor, with offices on the second floor. If the conductors needed to spend the night, the building offered a bunk house on the top floor. Coping with the competition of the up and coming busing service, the NTTC moved to the Sinclair building in 1930, running its last route on Christmas Eve of 1934. After the move, the Jett building was host to a candy factory, and, is rumored to have had a brothel up on the top floor...hmmm! It seems also around that time, and during the late 1940's, there was a title company and the U. S. Sandwich Shop in the building. After that, the building was vacant for a long time during the late 1970's.<br />
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There were some partial restorations to the building in the late 1980's, and, eventually, in 2013, it was fully restored, becoming a welcome site to Sundance Square! To the south of the building, the area was opened up in order to add a plaza and an office building to its west. Consequently, the mural was also restored at this time, and the building was renamed <i>The Mural Building</i>.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i>But WAIT...is that all there is to this story? Just a building that got old and decrepit looking? Someone cleaned it up? And a wonderful artist just happened by and painted a beautiful mural on it? NO WAY ARE WE GOING TO GET OFF THAT EASY!!!</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Legend has it that the Jett building may be haunted! (I had to brew myself a small pot of coffee at this point)! ☕</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Within a six year period, several restaurants had opened up and then left the building. A former owner exclaimed, "It was the ghosts!" There were drafts reported in areas where there were no open windows, phantom sounds of someone coming up the stairs, and flickering lights.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XkqdcT-_gAY/WQ5irQBVPeI/AAAAAAAAJV0/hytVkjJptBMMorSqnYuz_1fowVp2LU7lgCK4B/s1600/flicker%2Blights%2Bin%2Bhallway.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XkqdcT-_gAY/WQ5irQBVPeI/AAAAAAAAJV0/hytVkjJptBMMorSqnYuz_1fowVp2LU7lgCK4B/s320/flicker%2Blights%2Bin%2Bhallway.jpg" width="320" /></a></span><br />
<i>~ from Yahoo Images</i><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Quite a few employees have quit after seeing apparitions or experiencing odd events such as 'a feeling of being watched', machines turning on by themselves, the sounds of high heels walking across unoccupied upstairs floors, and cries of someone possibly needing help.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">* A bartender, closing up on a Halloween night, saw a phantom woman in the mirror.</span><br />
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<i>~from Yahoo Images</i><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">There are strange chills in the basement, and, the spirit of a cowboy dressed in black has also been reported as a presence in the basement.</span><br />
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<i>~from Yahoo Images</i><br />
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I would say that it is 'safe to say', that this is quite an historic site! What do you think? And, by the way, I must give a commendation for the incredible vision of the Chisholm Trail cattle drive in the late 1800's, transformed by Richard Haas onto the architecture of this once forlorn, and now renowned building!</span><br />
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* Richard Haas is from Spring Green, WI., and, his public work spans throughout the US for at least 35 years. The only European mural by Mr. Haas has been in Munich and he is ranked among the world-best artists by the <i>Artists Trade Union of Russia! </i> To Richard, buildings are not just a backdrop. In his art he finds a way to bring an exterior façade to life by transforming an historical 'eyesore' into a captivating storytelling arena!<br />
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I do have one other example of Richard Haas' work to show you. It is so remarkable! Below is the Boston Architectural Center, 1977. It is the first to be 'carved' into a wall with intentions of simulating an 18th century architectural painting.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Well, my dearest readers, it is time for me to sashay on out of here, and tend to the hamburger stew I've got brewing on the stove! I hope you enjoyed our short study of one of the miracles of downtown Fort Worth! When I first moved to Texas in 1971, this downtown was in a steady decline. I love old decrepit buildings, but, I am proud to report that during my years in the area, Cowtown is doing a fantastic job of restoring the city, and keeping its history alive!</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">And, this little guy will vouch for it!</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"> Oh, he's okay, just basking in the 'ambience' of the city!</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L2vsESyF08U/WRDNOLplD5I/AAAAAAAAJWs/sHgKzAwyAtIHylBvbwjBjhwi_zsHTHFugCK4B/s1600/DSCN0924.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L2vsESyF08U/WRDNOLplD5I/AAAAAAAAJWs/sHgKzAwyAtIHylBvbwjBjhwi_zsHTHFugCK4B/s400/DSCN0924.JPG" width="400" /></a></span><br />
<i>* Scootie *</i><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">~</span><span style="color: blue;">photo by Suzanne * May 1, 2017 * Downtown Fort Worth,Texas </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Gotta give thanks to:</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Fort Worth, Texas/Sundance Square</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Yahoo Images</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Blogger</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Google</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Wikipedia</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://fortwortharchitecture.com/">fortwortharchitecture.com</a></span><br />
<a href="http://waymarking.com/">waymarking.com</a><br />
hometownbyhandlebar.com<br />
ssqmgmt.com<br />
<a href="http://flickr.com/">flickr.com</a><br />
<a href="http://dfwcbslocal.com/">dfwcbslocal.com</a><br />
<a href="http://richardhaas.com/">richardhaas.com</a><br />
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*** Many thanks to all of you who have come by for a visit. Please step inside and say hello if you get the chance...don't be shy! You are welcome to visit anytime! <br />
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Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there! Have a joyful and safe celebration!<br />
See you all next time!<br />
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I love you Mom! <span style="color: red;">♥</span><br />
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Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7840444083467497053.post-412785900811023382017-04-04T14:16:00.000-05:002017-04-04T14:16:34.375-05:00Free-Lance into Spring!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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~1953 Plymouth * courtesy of Yahoo images</div>
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You all didn't know I was a Mopar girl, did you, lol! Well, since we're jumping into the Spring season, with exuberance and delight, I thought I would bring 'er out of the shed, roll all of the windows down, and get her going for old times sake! Actually, this is only a replica of my first car...when I was a senior in High School, my mother bought a car identical to this one, with no radio, and very little heat in the winter! But, what a <span style="color: #990000;"><i>"SWEET"</i></span> ride!!!</div>
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So, why all the hype about Spring? I'll tell you why! Spring brings out the child in adults, and the bounce in children! Spring promises fresh air, green grass, and, renewed motivation to get up and get out! We start looking for birds, blossoms, and the ICE CREAM MAN!</div>
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~ photo by Suzanne * Late February 2017</div>
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"Spring is when you feel like whistling, even with a shoe full of slush."</div>
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~Doug Larson</div>
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*So, I'm thinking that whoever you are, and, wherever you are...you can turn any situation into a Spring day! Am I right?</div>
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On April Fool's Day, my little Scootie and I stumbled across a Classic Car show being held at the high school parking lot in our town. Well...actually, we planned to go, since I love to look at classic cars, and Scootie loves "bounce houses"!<br />
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* Scootie's head poking up over the top of the Bounce House *<br />
April 1, 2017 * photo by Suzanne<br />
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There were a lot of classic cars on display, but, alas, I didn't see any Plymouth Barracudas or<br />
Roadrunners on the lot!<br />
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* Here we have a 1949 Studebaker Commander<br />
These cars were so cool back in the day!<br />
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* This "cherry" little Ford comes to us with 3 deuces * <span style="color: #660000;"><i>SWEET!</i></span><br />
I didn't get a chance to check out the transmission on this car...I was being pulled away to the concession stand!<br />
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Along the way, we passed this row of fine, bright Hot Rods and classic pickup trucks<br />
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Then, we were corralled into a small petting zoo with lots of goats, little horses,<br />
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NOW we're talkin! I was in my element as we browsed, listening to the classic sounds of<br />
"The Tonemasters"! This is a pretty good band, if you like classic rock and a little bit of country!<br />
I caught myself tapping a foot or two and singing along, while Scootie was jumping in another bounce house next to the band! ♫<br />
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Concessions items were a bit costly, and, Scootie opted for a Kona Ice, aka snow cone at $3.00 a pop! Later, we came across a booth giving away bags of popcorn at no cost! <br />
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At about 1:30, the day began winding down with the door prizes, free bicycles for children's art contest winners, and the classic auto car winners. This event is the annual Carfest which is a fundraiser in Haltom City, Texas to help fund the "Back To School Health Fair" for the children in the city. The Health Fair donates school supplies and free backpacks to children for back to school.<br />
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* This great group of kids are known as the Haltom High School "Drumline" .<br />
They played a few numbers, and, Scootie was really impressed!<br />
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It was a very windy day, but, a nice way to spend a Saturday afternoon. The rain came later on in the early evening, so we made good time getting home before the storm!<br />
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Thank you all for coming by and taking a short stroll with me and Scootie! Please stop in and say hello if you get the chance. Your comments are always welcome and appreciated. I see that some of you are still getting snow, ice and cold rain...I promise to work on sending more Springlike weather your way! <span style="color: #d5a6bd; font-size: large;"> 🌼</span><br />
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How many ways do we show love? Well, that's a question that requires not much thinking, right? Because when one is in love, he or she CAN'T think clearly! We jump into a frying pan and stir up ways to please the one we love, and, we worry about making that person happy with our offerings.</div>
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Are we very clear on the subject of love...knowing its true meaning? Well, I'm not an expert on the subject, but, I have been known to love! Of course, there's my "White Knight" on a horse, just waiting to rescue me from the perils of loneliness, lol!</div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">Hey! I said "White Knight", not unshaven "cowpoke"! What are you doing here, Elvis!?! I mean, couldn't you have at least cleaned up before you made an "unannounced visit"!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">~Elvis Presely in 1969 film Charro</span></div>
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So...where were we? Oh, yes! (actually, that was a very pleasant interruption, wasn't it?) As we all know, there are many kinds of love. I can't even begin to list all of the facts, meanings and, kinds of love that exist. From Philosophers, to Biologists, Proverbs, and Psychologists...take your pick, you will find some interesting information!</div>
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* <u>Love can be</u> *</div>
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* to be delighted by the happiness of another</div>
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* unconditional selflessness</div>
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* Interpersonal Love - a feeling of warm, personal attachment, such as love for a family member.</div>
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* Impersonal Love - loving an object or a goal to which we are committed. "I love music."</div>
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* Unrequited Love - this is when the one who is loved, does not return the love. A lot of times, the recipient is not even aware of the other's feelings. I think many of us have been in this scenario before, and it can be sad and stressful. However, sometimes it is a blessing that the recipient is not aware of the feelings of another, making it easier for that person to move on.</div>
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* And, then there is Love of sexual passion or desire</div>
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For Valentine's Day, I dug deep into my mind's eye for a favorite, short, love story! And, guess what I found? Actually, it is a Christmas story, but, love is love anytime of the year, isn't it?</div>
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I'm taking us back to around 1905, New York City, where author O. Henry is allegedly sitting in Pete's Tavern. He wrote a Christmas story about a poor married couple, barely able to make ends meet, but, are determined to give each other something special for Christmas.</div>
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The young wife, Della is sad and tearful, that after paying bills, she only has $1.87 left to spend on a Christmas gift for her husband Jim. She believes, that after all of his hard work for a meager $20.00 per week, Jim deserves a more worthy gift, than what $1.87 could buy!</div>
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After having a good cry, Della wiped her eyes, and dabbed a bit of powder on her cheeks. For some moments she thought more about how she had saved every penny she could, and wanted to do something special for Jim. Then, Della just happened to glance at her image in the pier-glass between the windows of the room, when the idea came to her. </div>
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With tears in her eyes, she threw on her old brown jacket, and old brown hat, then whisked out the door and into the street.</div>
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Della ran into Madame Sofronie's Hair Goods shop, and asked, "Will you buy my hair?" And, Madame replied, "I do buy hair. Take yer hat off and let's have a sight at the looks of it." With that, down rippled the brown cascade of Dell's prized hair. "Twenty dollars.", Madame said as she lifted the mass of hair with a practised hand. "Give it to me quick," said Della.</div>
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Two hours later, on what O. Henry describes as having "tripped by on rosy wings," Della finally found the gift that had been made for Jim and no one else. It was a platinum fob chain simple and chaste in design, so worthy of the grand watch Jim looked at on the sly because of the old leather strap that he used in place of a chain. Della paid the $21.00 for the chain and went home with the remaining 87 cents in her purse. </div>
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When she heard her husband at the door, after his day at work, Della's heart sank in fear that Jim may not think her pretty anymore. Little did she know that he had been through a similar experience just that day. His expression as he looked at her, terrified her-not of anger, nor horror, or any sentiment that she could read. He simply stared at her with that peculiar expression on his face. "Jim, darling," she cried, "don't look at me that way. I had my hair cut off and sold because I couldn't have lived through Christmas without giving you a present."</div>
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Then, after a few seconds, Jim took a package from his overcoat pocket and threw it on the table. He assured Della that a haircut could not make him like his girl any less, and asked her to open the package.</div>
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Oh, the outpouring of emotion was incredible! Screams of joy, hysterical tears and wails, for the beautiful tortoise shell combs with jeweled rims that she had yearned for, having adored them from a shop window. Looking up at Jim through dim eyes, Della said, "My hair grows so fast, Jim!" And, with that, handed him the beautiful present she had bought for him. "Hand me your watch. I want to see how it looks on it." Jim sat down on the couch and smiled.</div>
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Now, is that one great love story, or what? To sacrifice your most prized possession for the "love of love", and, to delight unselfishly in the happiness of the one you love, is a...well, I can't really explain it, but, to say it is a 'blessedness' ! </div>
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I so hope you enjoyed this Christmas story for Valentine's Day! I believe we've all experienced that type of love at some time in our lives as teens, young adults, and, older adults. And, I also believe that there is a true love for each of us at some time in our lives! Most of the time we don't even have to look for it!</div>
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<span style="color: red;">Ok, ok...Here he is folks! Our "White Knight" is all cleaned up!</span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">I'm so glad you could make it Elvis!</span></div>
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"Uh, Thank ya...thank you very much. I just wanna say one thing!"</div>
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<span style="color: red;"><i>Let us make this night of magic, and make it a night of Love!"</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><i>♥ And, I want to thank all of you, my dear readers for coming by today. I hope you've got something special planned for the one (s) you love. Me? Well, I believe my little grandson and his dad will be my escorts for a nice dinner and some cake later! ♥</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><i>Happy Valentine's Day to you all with hugs from Fort Worth, Texas! If you get the chance, drop in and say hello! I'm always happy to see you! Take care and be safe!</i></span></div>
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Today I am exalted! It is a cool, crisp, winter's day at 43°, and I have managed to get some things accomplished before day's end. However, I will check my thermometer later, and we'll see if it has changed any, once my post is done. Sometimes it takes me a few days to complete a post, even with prior research and notes, and, we could be back in the 70's, lol! </div>
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*** I do want to welcome you all, and extend New Year's salutations your way, once again. It appears as though the celebrations were successfully launched on the eve. There were a lot of fireworks going off in my area, but, I chose to stay in and watch TV while I ate my Hoppin' John.</div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">And, now you ask, "Why did you call this meeting?" Well, I learned something new during the Christmas season. A custom that has been around for many years, came across my desk at the KardKorner, and I was challenged to do a bit of research on it.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Yes! It is "The Feast of the Seven Fishes", also known as <i>"La Viglia"!</i> I know you all probably beat me to the punch, and already know this...it's been a Christmas Eve celebration of the Italian-Americans since the early 1900's.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">In Southern Italy, this celebration is known as '<i>Viglia di Natale' </i>for the midnight birth of the baby Jesus. Actually, Christmas Eve is a fasting day, dating from the Roman Catholic tradition of abstaining from eating meat certain times of the year. However, there is no such feast noted on the Roman Catholic calendar. </span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"> One or two types of fish are prepared 7 ways, or, seven different fish are prepared, or up to nine or more different fish or dishes are prepared in order to discourage the eating of red meat until Christmas day. The Italian-Americans believed that the tradition would encourage the families to feel more rooted and connected to the sea, and, to Italy. I can sense the happiness and joy of sharing this feast with family and friends, laughing an reliving older times!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Some say the adoption of the number seven is derived from different Catholic symbols:</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">1. The 7 Sacraments</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">*So how did they come up with the term "Feast of Seven Fishes"? Well, that's what I'm here for! It seems as though, (one tale) it started with a fisherman who couldn't catch any fish! Then, one day a fish came up to him, and, somehow 7 types of fish were caught that day!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Well then...how about this one? Rizzi DeFabo, restaurateur of Rizzi's Malabar Inn, in Crabtree, Pennsylvania says, "Some say the term came from the 7 hills of Rome, or the 7 Winds of Italy, or the 7 Wonders of the World." DeFabo also stated that, "The Northern Italians don't really know about this custom. It's from Naples on down." </span><br />
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Here is DeFabo now! The restaurant serves smelt, calamari, shrimp, eel and baccala three different ways -- stewed, in a salad, and, deep-fried. It is accompanied by spaghetti with raisins, walnuts and breadcrumbs with garlic and oil. His grandmother always made cauliflower battered and deep fried. The signature dessert is panettone, a holiday cake.<br />
DeFabo considers baccala, which is dried cod, the most popular holiday fish.<br />
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"No expense is spared to buy the fish for Christmas Eve," DeFabo says. In over 85 years, his own family has been host for 32 or more family members for the traditional Christmas Eve dinner at their home near the restaurant. Family togetherness is important, DeFabo says, if you want to follow the popular Italian saying "<i>Natale con I tuoi; Pasqua conchi vuoi</i>," which means "Christmas with your family; Easter with whomever you wish."<br />
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* Octopus Salad * Hey! I have tried that one...it's a bit chewy!<br />
* Deep fried shrimp * Yum!<br />
* Cod Fish balls in tomato sauce * sounds good!<br />
* Stuffed, baked Lobsters * I bet this is to die for!<br />
* Linguine with Anchovy, Clam, Lobster, Tuna or Crab Sauce * Yes!<br />
* Shrimp Cocktail * You bet!<br />
* Deep Fried Cod * Can do!<br />
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What do you think? It all sounds good to me, and I'm considering this feast for my next Christmas Eve meal (of course, I'll probably be the only one eating it too, lol). Not all of my family members are fond of all of these dishes, but, we'll see!<br />
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<span style="color: red;">*** Many thanks to all of you for stopping by today. I hope you will step in and say hello! I look forward to seeing you all during the year, and, maybe some of you shy ones will step up and give us all a shout out! 🐟</span><br />
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I also want to thank my resources for helping me with this post:<br />
Yahoo images<br />
Google<br />
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Wikipedia<br />
<a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/">www.ibtimes.com</a><br />
<a href="http://etaly.com/">etaly.com</a>,<br />
<a href="http://old.post-gazette.com/">old.post-gazette.com</a>,<br />
<a href="http://history-denverlibrary.org/">history-denverlibrary.org</a><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><b><i>*** I am extending a special thank you to my mom, for the inspiration leading up to this post.</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"><b><i> *** And, a great thank you to my featured artist Chloe for her beautiful fish drawing!</i></b></span><br />
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Soooo...as I said at the beginning of my post, "It is a cool, crisp 43° today." Well, dear readers, life sometimes jumps in, and I had to put this post on hold for a few days, (about 1 week). Upon its completion, I am looking at temperatures of 74° today! Go figure!!! It's a beautiful springlike day in January, 2017! <br />
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Twas the eve before New Year's Eve, and all through the nation...wait a minute! Is it going to be a New Year everywhere? YES!!! As a matter of fact there is a web site showing the time left until year 2017 around the world. It's called <a href="http://timeanddate.com/">timeanddate.com</a></div>
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Here we are at the end of a year that brought about so many changes...some good, and, some not so good. I believe we're going to be a stronger people for it. </div>
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"An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves!"</div>
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I came by tonight, with not a lot to say, but with best wishes for the New Year from my heart!</div>
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I hope you all will be careful on this New Year's holiday. Be considerate of others, drive safely, sing and laugh a lot. Thank you so much for stopping by. Please drop in and say hello...I have an open door policy here at the KardKorner.</div>
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Hugs to you all * See you next time <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">♥</span></div>
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Hello, my dear blogmates! What a fantastic month it is! December sashayed into our lives a couple of weeks ago, dropped some Christmas spirit on us, and, now it's beginning to draw down, and come to a close! The New Year, 2017, is coming up fast and furiously!<br />
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My story begins with St. Francis of Assisi. We know he was born into a wealthy family...I think he had six siblings, and his father was a silk merchant. He was actually baptized as Giovanni, but, it seems as though his father wanted a french name for him, and later started calling his son, Francesco. From my research, I detected some conflict in the original decision of his name when he was born.</div>
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At about the age of 20 or 21, Francis went off to a war, between Assisi and Perugia. During that time he was taken prisoner, and upon being released, after his father paid a ransom, his life ventured in a new direction. Francis channeled his focus toward Christianity and God, preferring to live his life in poverty. However, Francis did need to earn some money, in order to pay his Father back for the ransom that freed him from prison. He did eventually pay his back his Father, and even went so far as to strip down to bare necessities and give dad the clothes he was wearing!<br />
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After Francis had visited the historical birthplace of Christ, he talked the Pope, Honorious III, into allowing him to construct a manger with hay and the use of 2 live animals. This was done somewhere around the year 1223, in a mountain cave above Greccio in Italy. Francis would invite the villagers to come and view as he preached a special Mass, and told the story of the "Babe of Bethlehem". It is not known for sure, but some sources say that live villagers would sit in and enact the Nativity scene as it was told.</div>
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Below is a photo that is said to be the first Nativity location in Italy.</div>
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The Nativity became so popular, it soon spread to Europe, and, today, we have continued the custom of building and reconstructing this holy scene during the Christmas season, to celebrate the birth of Christ. </div>
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Here are a few pictures of Nativity scenes I have taken in my daily travels around town. I hope you enjoy them. I know...you're wondering where my Nativity scene is. I don't have one for the yard, but hope to display one next Christmas. I do have a small Nativity that I will set up soon near my Christmas tree.</div>
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Why it is the 'keeper of the grounds' himself, <i><span style="color: #274e13;">St. Francis of Assisi</span></i>!</div>
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During one of my trips back to Kansas City, oh around 1995, my mother sent me home with this wonderful statue of St. Francis. He has watched over my yard and the critters that visit for many years. He tolerates nature's moods, he has been knocked over, and, pummeled with mulberries and pecans. Yet, he still stands tall, and remains devout in his purpose.<br />
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So, dear readers...that's it for today. We'll be celebrating Christmas in a few short days, and, remembering the great story of the birth of Christ! Until just a few years ago, I had no idea that St. Francis was so compelled to take on a project that would travel the world 'round, and be a lasting symbol for such a precious event. I am grateful for St. Francis' devotion to all people and animals during his lifetime as a priest.<br />
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*** And, I wish to thank you all for coming by just a few days before Christmas and visiting my blog. I just want to remind you to be safe on this important holiday, in your travels. And, please don't overload your electrical sockets to keep the beautiful Christmas lights aglow!<br />
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<span style="color: red;">*** Please stop in and say hello if you get the chance! And, have a very</span><br />
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Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7840444083467497053.post-40959329562779551052016-12-01T13:04:00.002-06:002016-12-01T13:16:43.114-06:00The Great Log!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="text-align: left;">The </span><b style="text-align: left;">Yule log</b><span style="text-align: left;">, </span><b style="text-align: left;">Yule clog</b><span style="text-align: left;">, or </span><b style="text-align: left;">Christmas block</b><span style="text-align: left;"> is a log specially selected to be burned on a hearth</span><span style="text-align: left;"> as a Christmas</span><span style="text-align: left;"> tradition in a number of countries in Europe</span><span style="text-align: left;">. The origin of the folk custom is unclear. </span><span style="text-align: left;"> Numerous scholars have observed that, like other traditions associated with Yule, such as the Yule boar, t</span><span style="text-align: left;">he custom may ultimately derive from Germanic paganism h</span>oliday customs from foreign countries.</div>
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In olden times, everyone had a fireplace. It was the only source of heat. At Christmas time it was the custom to bring in a "great log"...larger than any that would be burned during the year. In the far north, the Scandanavian peninsula, the Christmas season was also known as the Yuletide, and, the great log burned for days.</div>
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Early colonists brought the custom to this country. And, while the log burned, nobody worked...I don't know-can we get away with that today? Sometimes the log would burn for about 12 days! I guess that's why they would cut from the largest tree they could find in the forest!</div>
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Do outdoor fireplaces count? I love to sit outside when it's cool weather and bask in the warmth of this little fireplace. A nice hot cup of java, and my radio humming the old classic rock tunes is quite a treat.</div>
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Thank you so much for coming by today, on this first day of December. I'm already busy here at the KardKorner with plenty of Christmas projects. I helped my mother compile a booklet of Christmas customs, including Christmas carols, for her Christmas party with the seniors at her church. They will have a pianist playing the Christmas carols, and are inviting members from another church to join in on the fellowship. It promises to be a wonderful program!</div>
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Here is my cute little mom, and my sister, Leta, on a recent trip we made to Branson, Missouri. Mom turned 90 years old in July, and is still very active in her life.</div>
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*** If you have the time, please step in (you don't have to knock), and say hello! And, come back anytime! </div>
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Have a safe and Happy December! Be kind, laugh, and love! </div>
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See you soon, my dear readers!<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">♥ </span></div>
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Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7840444083467497053.post-12013418535395875222016-10-30T20:51:00.003-05:002016-10-30T20:51:36.265-05:00October's Final Hoedown!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: red;">Scary, huh? Well, today is one of the days reserved for Frankenstein/Monster Day. I believe the other Frankenstein Day is observed on the 30th of August, in remembrance of its creator, Mary Wollenstone Shelley. When she was about 19 years old, or so, Miss Shelley was on holiday in Switzerland, and, a storm brewed up heavily, forcing her to stay indoors. She and some friends had been reading monster stories for fun, and, Mary became compelled to write her own monster story. Thus, in the year 1818, Frankie (I mean, Frankenstein the monster) was born! </span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">Would you agree, that this has been one fast-moving month? October just <i>WHIZZED </i>in and back out again at a pace that would make even "Frankenstein's" head spin! As if that would be possible with those bolts holding it down, lol! Nevertheless, hold on to your hats, because November just may sweep us right out of Autumn and into Winter! Let's hope not just yet!</span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">~Shrimp Boil? Well, okay...YUM! (Oct. 27, 2016)</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">~Late October Birthday!</span></div>
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<i><span style="color: red;">~Golf...now THAT'S my game!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: red;">...or, IS it??? LOL!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: red;">~And, it's off to the races with Dad!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: red;">~Okay, Okay...Ladies and Gentlemen, please! I concur that we are all in agreement ...</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: red;">October has been one TERRIFIC month!</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">*** Trick or Treat, my dear readers ***</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">Please don't worry about giving me something good to eat...believe me, I've already had plenty!</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">But, allow me to remind you all to be safe this Halloween night. </span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Watch out for the children, and, have a Wonderful time!</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">Thank you so much for coming by. Please stop in and say hello-I'd love to hear from you!</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">also thanks to:</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Blogger</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Google</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Yahoo images (Frankenstein ONLY)</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">My adorable Scooter</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Son Rusty</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">All of the participating Fort Worth Farmer's markets</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">*** All photos except the Frankenstein photo are property of Suzanne/KardKornerKrib ***</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><br /></span><span style="color: red;">~Which way is it, really???</span></div>
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Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7840444083467497053.post-34346628644264259722016-10-24T09:16:00.002-05:002016-10-24T09:16:47.152-05:00Mason's Saving Grace!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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August 1947 issue of <i>The American Magazine</i></div>
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<i>"The Case of the Crying Swallow"</i></div>
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<i>illustration by Robert W. Douglas</i></div>
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Greetings, fellow sleuths, gumshoes, and, bloodhounds. Hope you're having a great day, and, gearing up for the spooks and goblins that will be roaming our streets in a few days!</div>
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Does anyone recognize the above magazine, I sure didn't! <i>The American Magazine</i> was founded in 1906, after a series of failed publications, and, having been renamed several times. I think the magazine primarily focused on human interest stories, fiction, and, social issues. Hmmm...why, then, was the periodical failing? Then, in 1915, the magazine was taken over by yet another publishing company, <i>Crowell Publishing Co.</i></div>
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The journey of the magazine shifted somewhat to involve more female readers. It focused on fictional serials, and short stories, which brought more popularity to the magazine. In fact, sales doubled in less than 2 years, earning the magazine several O. Henry Awards. Nevertheless, even though <i>The American Magazine</i> still appeared on the stands, and, with the successful editor changes, it folded in 1956. Not a bad run, actually!<br />
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*** Below are a few more of the <i>American Magazine</i> covers I was very fortunate to find:<br />
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~<i>How Safe is Your Daughter * by J. Edgar Hoover</i><br />
<i>July 1947</i><br />
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~<i>Before I Die</i> * April 1947<br />
This is a short story, published for the first time in <i>The American Magazine.</i><br />
The Nero Wolfe mystery novella by Rex Stout, was then published by<br />
Viking Press in book form, in a short-story collection in 1949.<br />
*It was adapted for the 2nd season of the A and E TV Nero Wolfe Mystery Series,<br />
making its debut on June 16, 2002 on A and E television.<br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">***</span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;">So, tell me...how many of my gracious readers, have a favorite show? I mean, a show you will always LOVE...a show that has spanned over a period of, let's say, 50 years? (not that I have been watching TV that long, haha). I know you all have a favorite "TO DIE FOR" standby, I do! Actually, I have two, but will only speak of one for now! I heard that "sigh of relief"!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">I'm sure you have figured it out by now! It's Perry Mason!</span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;">It's not the original Perry Mason, but...do you have time for me to introduce the</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">~Warren William * Dec. 2, 1894-Sept. 24, 1948 *</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">Warren William was the first to grace the silver screen as Perry Mason. He was a very popular actor, and, handsome, I must say! In the early 1930's, being well known for his portrayal of famed detectives, it appears as though this Mason is depicted as a dashing and debonair character, who was known to have love interests! Otherwise, very little is known about Perry Mason's personal life, or family life, as such is not elaborated on in the novels. He lived alone in an apartment, and never entertained there. However, it has been said that in one of the 1930's films, Perry Mason actually marries his longtime secretary, Della Street! Really!!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">***</span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;">So, we're down to the real reason I've asked you here today! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">My favorite TV show is a classic black and white series, and, no matter how many times I've watched this show, there is always something new going on that I missed previously. This series ran from 1957-1966, and, in my neck of the woods, it makes a twice a day appearance on TV. This guy is cast as a high profile criminal lawyer, but should have been a detective! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">In <i>The Case of the Caretaker's Cat</i> (1935), his principal antagonist, District Attorney <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_Burger" title="Hamilton Burger">Hamilton Burger</a>, says: "You're a better detective than you are a lawyer. When you turn your mind to the solution of a crime, you ferret out the truth." </span><br />
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~photo taken by Suzanne * 10-19-16<br />
I took this photo while actually watching the episode via 'MeTV'<br />
I think it was the case of "The Startled Stallion"<br />
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And, now, my secret is out!!! I love Perry Mason...who else would take pictures of scenes while watching a TV show?<br />
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Tell you what...I'll stop talking for now, and let you see the slide show I meticulously pieced together from several Perry Mason episodes!<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">*** Note ***</span> if you're viewing via email, and you are unable to see the slideshow, please access from the internet, http://kardkornerkrib.blogspot.com for this post.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">*** The following slideshow was produced by Suzanne Prickett, from photos taken while watching the episodes on television, via METV! The Perry Mason theme song was also purchased by the same for the purpose of accompaniment to the slideshow ***</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">Photos are from the following episodes:</span><br />
<span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: red;">"</span><i><span style="color: red;">"The Case of</span><span style="color: red;"> The Startled </span><span style="color: red;">Stallion</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: red;">"Paul Drake's Dilemm</span><span style="color: red;">a"</span></i><br />
<span style="color: red;"><i>"The Golden Fraud"</i></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><i>"The Absent Artist"</i></span><br />
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Bring back great memories? My only regret is that I wasn't able to score one photo of Paul Drake in his trench coat with the collar standing up-my favorite look of his! And, one day I hope to write a Perry Mason episode. When I do, you will be the first to sample and critique it!<br />
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I have to tell you all how grateful I am to see you here. I appreciate all of the views and comments I have received over the years. I apologize for not having time to write a spooky Halloween story this year, but, I do have a featured post on my sidebar of a spooky story I wrote a few years back if you would like to read it. <br />
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I'd better thank:<br />
Blogger<br />
Yahoo Images<br />
Google<br />
Wikipedia<br />
Amazon<br />
Youtube<br />
<a href="http://warrenwilliam.com/">warrenwilliam.com</a><br />
METV<br />
Perry Mason, Raymond Burr<br />
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Do stop in and say hello, or, <i> 'trick or treat'</i>! Feel free to check one of the reactions at the bottom of this post, just above the comment section to let me know how you feel about my post. <br />
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And, by all means, if you're getting out on Halloween night, please be safe and keep the kiddos safe!<br />
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Hugs to you all-see you next time! <span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">♥</span><br />
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~<i><span style="color: #4c1130;">Love you, Scootie! Happy 8th Birthday!</span></i></div>
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Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7840444083467497053.post-2669742518481159112016-10-13T17:02:00.002-05:002016-10-13T17:02:26.650-05:00Lazy Autumn Days<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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~<i>Ridgmar Farmer's Market * Fort Worth, TX</i><br />
<i>photo by Suzanne * October 5, 2016</i><br />
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Welcome all to KardKornerKrib...home of the Autumn produce stalker!<br />
It's so nice to be feeling the brush of the fall season against my cheeks, and, watching as pumpkins and scarecrows mysteriously appear on the grounds of many farmer's markets in towns everywhere!<br />
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<i>~Farmer's Market * Haltom City, TX</i><br />
<i>photo by Suzanne * September 26, 2016</i><br />
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And how about them mums? Too many colors to choose from, so, I had to get more than a few. I'll show you my display when it's completed. But...you may have to pop over to MyTexasGardens to get the full disclosure sometime next week.<br />
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~ Home Depot * Fort Worth, TX<br />
photo by Suzanne * October 4, 2016<br />
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Pumpkins with Flare! And, gourds galore!<br />
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<i>~Farmer's Market * Haltom City, TX</i><br />
<i>photo by Suzanne * September 26, 2016</i><br />
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You say something is missing from my fall portfolio? Exactly!!! No Autumn foliage or trees!!! Well, in my neck of the woods I don't get to see many orange and gold leaves-they turn straight to brown, crumble, and fall to the ground. But, I promise, to keep searching for that perfect Texas Autumn tree, and I will post it as soon as I find it, haha!<br />
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Well, my dear readers, the time has come to be honest about my visit today. I will have to take leave for 2 or 3 days from blogging. My computer is going in for a transplant. I have a laptop that crashed over a year ago, and when I took it to be worked on, they stripped one of the screws on the back and said they couldn't get the back off to get to the hard drive! So I had to buy another computer-the PC I use now. This poor laptop has sat for another year, and I am sick about it because I had many photos and wonderful memories on it, that are lost! But, I took it somewhere else, they got the back off, and discovered that the mother board is READABLE!!! And, they can transfer my files from it on to my PC. So, off we will go for the procedure on Friday morning, and, hope for the best!<br />
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I promise to catch up to you all once I'm back on the road, lol! I know...I do have a phone, but, I have a hard time communicating with it! However, I can be reached by email. <br />
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In the meantime, if you get the chance, and like some of the old time music, pony over to Rockabilly Rock, and see who's dancing over there. <br />
Thank you so much for coming by...stop in and say hello if you can!<br />
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* Have a lovely and safe Autumn weekend, I'll see you soon!<br />
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Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7840444083467497053.post-54874614047224243662016-09-21T09:49:00.002-05:002016-09-21T09:49:31.100-05:00One Hot Day's Cool Retreat!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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In an effort to escape the sweltering Texas heat, most folks opt to stay indoors. But, inevitably, cabin fever sets in, and, pandemonium is abound! I'm here to tell you, if your air conditioner goes out on you, it may take a few days for the Air Conditioner service to come knocking at your door with relief! In the meantime, the nearest motels are capitalizing on your misfortune...that is, if you can even score a room during summer vacation time on a moment's notice. And, if you need to bring your pet, be prepared! $50.00 minimum per night for a pet! AAGHGH!!!</div>
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* I guess you have figured out, that I've been through all of the above this past summer. It did double duty on me, my patience, and my pocketbook! But, I got through it with positive determination and a new Air Conditioning guy (hugs to you, Clarence)!</div>
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One rather hot July day, I felt I had to get out for a while, and, the grocery store just wasn't going to do it for me! I needed something different to look at instead of tomatoes and baby back ribs! I wanted to find an antique store to browse through, somewhere in Fort Worth. Well, after searching the internet, I didn't have much luck finding anything that is still operating. But, as I came across one name in a familiar area, I set out to see if I could find it. No luck there, however, I ventured into the parking lot of a strip mall that was at one time a real hot spot with shops and cafés. I saw a large sign atop one of the shops that read Flea Market! <br />
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Well, you get the idea! This was a very large, indoor Flea Market, and so well cooled. Although I didn't find anything that I just couldn't live without, I enjoyed browsing through the multitudes of items. They even had a kitchen where you could order burgers, or other foods that were prepared and cooked right there. It was just what the doctor ordered for me! New, friendly faces, and all kinds of neat stuff to look at in a very cool place!<br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Here's how my little Scootie handles the heat. </span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">"Oops, Grandma...I didn't mean to get wet! I was just trying to move the sprinkler!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">~July 20, 2016 </span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Giving thanks to:</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">Google</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">Blogger</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">Yahoo</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">* </span><span style="color: red;">I'm sending Hugs, and, a special thanks to you, my dear readers for taking the time to stop by and check on me. If you get the chance, step in and say hello! </span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">No excuses...don't be shy! </span><br />
<span style="color: red;">♥♥♥ Be Safe, and Be Kind ♥♥♥</span><br />
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Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7840444083467497053.post-81279397690385721382016-09-10T09:18:00.001-05:002016-09-10T09:18:56.565-05:00When September Comes Calling!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The month of September is my New Year's month-my January, so to speak. I always feel newly energized during this time of year, inhaling a new perspective on life. September brings with it all of the exciting events that lead us to the year's end. I heard that! You ask (rather loudly too), " Year's end is practically on TOP of us! Can't you wait until the end of December to dredge this up?" Yeah, okay, I'm not a New Year's resolutionist...albeit, I use September to regroup, just as we had to when we were children, anticipating the new school year. I have written about this before...somewhere during my early blog days! So, as it goes, even though you know most of the kids who will be in your class, you haven't seen many of them all summer, and, OH, how we could change in just 3 months! You know, the boy who kissed me goodbye at the end of my 7th grade year, (1st kiss) didn't even know who I was in my 8th grade year! So, we move on, don't we? And, on to a new year with new clothes, new teachers, and, some new friends!<br />
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<i><span style="color: #073763;">"I remember when you leaned in quick to kiss me,</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #073763;">and I swear that not a single force on earth</span></i><br />
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And, now, in my adult life, I do look back and, how I smile and laugh! I am so glad that the Septembers of my youth have served as stepping stones, still guiding me through life, refreshing my outlook, and sending me those bright colors of Autumn!<br />
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As we move through this special month, we will expect our weather to change drastically! Well...I'll have you know that in Texas, September's weather stays pretty much the same as August. Wishing and hoping, huh? <br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">* </span><span style="color: #073763;">Labor</span><span style="color: #073763;"> Day, September 5</span><br />
Labor Day was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century, to pay tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers.<br />
Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894.<br />
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* 911 remembrance day, focuses on the September 11, 2001 al-Qaeda terrorist attacks on the United States, that killed over 3,000 people, and injured many others. Targeting the World Trade Center in New York City, The Pentagon in Washington, D.C. and a field in Pennsylvania, these tragic events left much devastation, and destruction, affecting the whole world.<br />
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* Moving on to September 16, we will see the Harvest Full Moon brightly gracing our skies! This is the full moon that is closest to the Autumn equinox, providing a brighter light under which to harvest corn, squash and beans. Being a brighter moon, the farmers can work later into the night.<br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Autumn begins September 22</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: medium;">Okay, it's probably time to wrap this session up. I really enjoyed stopping by for this little chat, and, sharing our review of September happenings. It does kind of give you a feel for a refreshing change of pace, doesn't it? Thank you so much for stopping by, and please say hello if you get the chance. I hope you all are doing well, and, I would love to hear from you! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: medium;">If you're wondering who Scootie is, well, he's my sweet little grandson. He is in the second grade this year, and loving school. Chloe is my darling little great niece who resides in Kearney, Missouri. She has entered the first grade this year, and is also having a great time. Blessings and best wishes to these two precious children!</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: medium;"><i><span style="color: blue;">~Scootie brushes up on study skills with Grandma's guidance!</span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-size: medium;"><i><span style="color: blue;"> * August 2016 * photo by Grandma</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: medium;"><i><span style="color: blue;">~Chloe is ready for school life!</span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-size: medium;"><i><span style="color: blue;">* Photo by her mom * August 2016</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: medium;">* As always, be safe, love, and laugh a lot. See you next time! </span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">♥</span></span></i></span>
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Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7840444083467497053.post-30710370557760205572016-09-01T16:20:00.000-05:002016-09-01T16:20:08.779-05:00The Thing About Reading<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: small;">How many of you like to read? Well, that's an overwhelming response if I ever saw one! Because if you answered my question, it was probably an "all hands up" response! It's a given...we know that reading is an essential part of our daily lives, and, begins in our childhood years. </span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: small;">Reading is a necessity, conducive to our survival, kind of like a life feed. And reading opens up our imaginations to an endless world of knowledge. I'm sure you all try to picture a scene that you're reading about, in your mind, to live the events of the story as it unfolds. I certainly do-sometimes a scary scene will spook me, and, I have to close the book for a while!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">The definition of <i>'read' </i>from <a href="http://dictionary.com/">dictionary.com</a> cites that it is to look carefully, so as to understand the meaning of something written, printed, etc., ie as to read a book, to read music.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">Reading is a necessary tool one utilizes to achieve particular life goals, such as, furthering education in order to secure a desired occupation. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">We lose ourselves in books...we find ourselves there too! How about entertainment, relaxation, and happiness? You BETCHA!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">To me, it doesn't matter what you read! I truly believe anyone can learn something from anything he or she reads! Not only does reading increase your vocabulary and spelling skills, it teaches you how to incorporate these new skills into your own daily situations. And, guess what? You didn't even realize you were learning! You were just having fun! Don't listen to "what's his name", who says, <i>"Don't just read the easy stuff. You may be entertained by it, but you will never grow from it.</i>" I say, you CAN learn from the easy stuff-I did! The easy stuff inspired me to go on and read the harder stuff! I know, I know...Stephen King's material just doesn't come across as 'the harder stuff'. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">But, here's what Mr. King has to say on the subject:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">* "If you don't have the time to read, you don't have the time (or tools) to write.</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">Simple as that!" *</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;"><i>~Stephen King</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">And, here we are, dear readers! Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><u>Just remember these tips:</u></span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">1. Read anything that interests you</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">2. If you're not sure, try something new, because</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;"> you may be surprised at what really interests you.</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">3. Believe it or not, reading does further your education.</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">4. Read to yourself, read to each other, take turns reading in a group.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: medium;"><i>Gosh, seems like I've rambled on forever! I do hope you all got a little something out of this post, maybe a laugh or two? </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: medium;"><i>I do want to stop and thank:</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: medium;"><i>Stephen King</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: medium;"><i>dictionary.com</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: medium;"><i>And, I especially want to thank you, my gracious readers for taking the time to stop by and visit. If you get the chance, please say Hello! I accept any hellos.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: medium;"><i>Have a fun Labor Day weekend, but,</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: medium;"><i>Be safe, love and laugh! See you soon!</i></span><br />
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Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7840444083467497053.post-23102578080292732152014-11-27T21:57:00.000-06:002014-11-28T16:33:10.473-06:00Did Twain Steal Thanksgiving?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Mark Twain's 70th Birthday party * November 30, 1905</div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">Let me start by saying "How the heck have y'all been?" I know it's been quite some time since I've been on the writing end of blogging, but, don't think I haven't kept up with my blogmates comings and goings. I've had a lot going on lately, and seem to need more rest. But, I'm still here, and I appreciate your friendships more than I can say. I am behind on some of your posts, but, I will get to them soon! </span></div>
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I couldn't let November just fly by without saying a few words about the weather, and the price of gas, lol! Gas has gone down quite a bit, hasn't it? We've had a few days recently, of drizzle and rain...oh, I see Florida has gotten some rain too! </div>
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Soooo...Mark Twain, eh? He has a birthday coming up, and I was just doing my usual nosing around and found the above photo of him at his 70th Birthday party. This party was held at Delmonico's restaurant in New York! Twain was to make a speech that night, and a particular Colonel George Harvey (who was actually Mark Twain's editor) didn't want to miss the event. It seems that the birthday party was to take place on the same day as Thanksgiving, and Harvey believed that Twain's birthday affair should take precedence over the annual Thanksgiving holiday. Can you believe the Colonel actually went to the United States President to ask that the holiday be changed to another day, or postponed for another year? Colonel Harvey's rationale for this request was that nothing significant had occurred during the previous year, and Thanksgiving is just a habit designed to advertise for something to be thankful for-imagine that!</div>
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Well, I really have no idea what transpired from this meeting, except Thanksgiving hasn't changed any, and I have no idea whether or not the Colonel got to attend Mark Twain's birthday party!</div>
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What a lavish menu for this party. I did find a copy of the menu for this occasion, which, of course is quite antiquated-I'll put it up here for you to see...<br />
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* So...what do you think? What a fun looking menu!<br />
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Here is a list of the courses on the menu-they are very interesting!<br />
Oysters-Consommè Souveraine, Green Turtle<br />
note: the author questions 'green turtle'-he presumes it is soup,<br />
either of green turtles, or just green in color!<br />
* Then we have Saddle of Lamb Colbert, Stuffed Tomatoes, Baltimore Terrapin,<br />
* Quail, Red Head Duck, Fried Hominy and Currant Jelly<br />
* Whew! Timbales Perigourdine, Filets of Kingfish Meunière, Cucumbers<br />
* Salad: Celery Mayonnaise, Fancy ice Cream and assorted Cakes, Bonbons, Coffee<br />
Served with Sherry, Sauterne, Champagne, Mineral Water, and Liqueurs.<br />
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Well, it is my understanding that Twain delivered one heck of a speech that night, of his 70th Birthday. I have listened to just a bit of it as narrated by none other than Val Kilmer! You can find that speech on www.literarymanhattan.org Val does a good job!<br />
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And, did you know there is actually a Mark Twain Prize for American Humor? I guess it's to recognize artists who have made significant contributions to American comedy. It was created in 1998 by the Kennedy Center. Just a few of the recipients include: Carol Burnett, Ellen DeGeneres, George Carlin, Lily Tomlin, Richard Pryor, Bob Newhart, and Richard Pryor. This year's recipient of the award goes to Jay Leno-congratulations Jay for your contributions to fun entertainment!<br />
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Having said all of that, I guess it's time to wish my old buddy Mark Twain<br />
a Happy Birthday post Thanksgiving!<br />
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~Mark Twain * November 30, 1835 - April 21, 1910<br />
"Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like,<br />
and let the food fight it out inside."<br />
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<i>*** Let me say this...I hope all of my gracious readers are having a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday thus far. Thank you for your friendships and I hope we can stay in touch for many more years! Please stop and say 'Hello' if you can. I'm so glad I found such a great picture of Mark Twain, aren't you? Please be safe, and laugh often!</i><br />
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<i>Oh, by the way...our little Scooter got to spend a few days with us earlier in the month, and, we had some Thanksgiving fun...that little Turkey!</i><br />
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<i>* photo by Suzanne * November 15, 2014</i><br />
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<i>Thanks going out to:</i><br />
<i>yahoo</i><br />
<i>wikipedia</i><br />
<i>www.newyorker.com</i><br />
<i><a href="http://www.literarymanhattan.org/">www.literarymanhattan.org</a></i><br />
Thank you Mark Twain<br />
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Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7840444083467497053.post-84849194277838958612014-08-13T20:15:00.001-05:002014-08-13T20:15:27.374-05:00Left, Right...? Right? Left, Left, Left, Left!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><span style="color: #4c1130;">~photos acquired from Yahoo images</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #4c1130;"> * collage created by Suzanne at KardKorner headquarters</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #4c1130;">Soooo...here we are in the middle of August, just about two weeks away from the first day of school! Hope I'm finding you all in good health, and, in good spirits!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #4c1130;">What is my subject for the day? RIGHT YOU ARE!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #4c1130;">TODAY IS 'LEFT-HANDERS' DAY, and, I'm here to see that it is properly executed!</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">And, that means:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">1) NO right-handers in the salad bar line!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">2) Hinge the cabinet doors, and, refrigerator doors from the left side of the unit, to be opened from</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">3) Place the pouring spout on the right side of ladles and measuring cups to be used with a left hand! Otherwise </span><span style="color: #4c1130;">we have to pour from the straight side, making a mess!</span><span style="color: #4c1130;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">5) Lefties don't have to peel potatoes today!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">6) And, Righties...when using a lefthander's mouse, PLEASE return it to the left of the computer!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">These are just a few items that befall us lefties. And, here are a few former US Presidents who were lefthanded. I believe there were only 7 or 8.</span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #4c1130;">~our 31st President, Herbert Hoover</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #4c1130;">~our 38th President, Gerald Ford</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #4c1130;">~our 33rd President, Harry S Truman</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #4c1130;">~ our 42nd President, Bill Clinton</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #4c1130;">~our 43rd President, George H.W. Bush</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;"><i>*** </i>Now, wasn't that fun and interesting? It seems as though some of the lefthanded claims of Presidents have been disputed. It's possible that Harry S. Truman and Herbert Hoover were originally lefthanded, and, at some point in time, they converted to being righthanded, or ambidextrous Presidents. I know that in the earlier years during the 1920's and on into the early to mid 1960's, being a lefthander was not always acceptable. Lefthandedness (is that a word?) was discouraged and, converting over to the righthand was encouraged!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">Often times us lefties were placed at the end of a table so not to bump arms with the other diners! Hey, I loved sitting at the head of our table-more elbow room! LOL! And, I got to sit next to my Grandpa when we had dinner at their house...he was lefthanded too! So, actually, there are some perks to being lefthanded.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">AND...if you pick up a box cutter with your left hand, people just back up and stay out of your way, while you attempt to open a taped up box! What fun it is for a lefthand parent to teach a righthanded child how to tie shoes! I had my son so confused about the direction of the loops that he had to wear shoes with velcro for a few years, until he learned how to tie them RIGHT!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">I guess we've all heard the old worn out sayings...us lefties have said often enough!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">"I'm a lefthander, living in a righthanded world!"</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">"The right side of the brain controls the left side of the body, </span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">so only left-handed people are in their right minds!"</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;"> I don't use those colloquialisms to justify my being in the minority of only about 17% of the population being left-handed! I just grin and bear it! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">Thanks so much for coming by! I truly enjoy your visits, right-handed or left-handed, I don't care! Just say hello if you get the chance...don't be shy-that's my job! And, come by any time you want!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">As usual I want to thank:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">Yahoo images</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">* Please don't take offense if you took any of these photos, and, </span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">I don't acknowledge you by name, because your name wasn't provided *</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">Thanks to Google</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">Thank you Wikipedia</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">* Please note: The Presidents I chose for this post do not reflect my political affiliations. These were former Presidents listed as Presidents who are/were left-handed. *</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">***Until next time, be safe...give love and laughter! ♥</span></div>
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