Barb was re-admitted to the hospital yesterday afternoon after it was decided her body was rejecting the stint. Her continued bouts of severe vomiting had totally dehydrated her. They operated today, and removed the stint and not one but seven stones. Even the Doc was a little surprised when the dye hit her system and showed the extent of her…
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My Latest Blog Posts
An Update on My Wife…
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Okay after some good instructions from my wife I have finally figured this out. I apologize if this is a cut and paste but she has received many emails from family and friends and this was the easiest way. Well, we have had a rough few days. Barb had emergency surgery yesterday because there was so much infection her fever…
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A Book Review…Charles Faudre…and a Great Score!
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It is no secret that Charles Faudre is my decorating hero. His French Country style is what has inspired me for many years, and was actually one of the key components is discovering my own personal style after years of “trying to find myself.” (Oh, I won’t even go there!) Granted, Mr Faudre’s style is not for the weak of…
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Just Something to Share….a Christmas Newsletter!
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I just thought I would share with you a newsletter I put together last year. These are some ideas I gathered online, and some ideas I have saved in my inspiration files. The pic above is a glimpse of what my tree looked like last year. (and hopefully will again this year if I can ever give birth) ๐ My…
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I see a twinkling of hope…
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(from my inspiration files…Calico Corners I think?) Hello Dear Friends! Its been a rough few days, without a doubt. I hope no one ever experiences this. The docs changed up my meds – and tonight I was able to eat and hold down 3 whole saltines. ๐ I just wanted to give everyone who has stopped by the past few…
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I will be down a few days…
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Hello dear friends….I have sat down long enough to type up a quick post to say I will be away from my blog for several days. I had to be rushed to the emergency room Thanksgiving night and was diagnosed with kidney stones. To quote my doc…”they’re bigguns.”Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers and know I will be…
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How Much is a "Smidgen"..and my fave chutney!
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Here in the South, we give out directions about as clear as we give out recipes. If you are looking for 123 Smith Rd, you’re probably gonna get something like…”turn down by ole’ man Ralph’s place, keep going a ways until you reach the Butler farm, but don’t turn there – keep going yonder pass the big walnut tree and…
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My Thanksgiving Tablesetting….finally!
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I know, I know – I am late. Most people already have their Christmas china out, and I am just pulling out my Thanksgiving gear. LOL But, we are having dinner here tomorrow…and I am too disorganized to celebrate more than one holiday at a time. But trust me – the Christmas decorating bonanza begins as soon as everyone leaves…
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My Mountain Sojourn: Part III – Mountain Apples ‘n Roses
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(this one’s for you KD! )So to end my 3-part series, I am sharing with you my so-easy-to-duplicate floral arrangement, where I used some of the mountain apples we brought home with us. These small Gala apples are perfect for this type of project, and fruit lasts a long time and helps stretch the flower budget. (works as a great…
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