My brother-in-law came over for Thanksgiving, wearing an eyepatch over one eye. At first, I thought he was playing a joke as he’s known for things like that. It turned out he developed nerve palsy unexpectedly. He said his doctor told him that it’s apparently normal to happen when you age. My husband shouted, “Where’s…Read more »
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Travels in Italy, Bologna to Rimini
Originally posted on Have Bag, Will Travel:
I had bought with me to Italy high expectations of Bologna but I am sorry to say that on balance I was disappointed and was happy to leave. After a final futile search for the lost credit card we made our final packing adjustments and closed the door on the apartment where we…
Travels in Italy, A Walk around Lake Como
Originally posted on Have Bag, Will Travel:
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Shadow Boxes
The theme of this week’s preschool lesson is we care about the Earth. For this craft project we made shadow boxes. It was a fun project as it made things stand out. You will need: recycled boxes, about tissue box big old cards & calendar pictures animal & tree stickers clear glue plastic figures like…Read more »
Halloween Delights
My husband and daughter delight in decorating our yard each year for Halloween. This year, they also put costumes on our dogs.
How To Make Herbal Highlights
This recipe enhances natural highlights. You will need these ingredients: 1 1/4 quarts of water 1 cup chamomile flowers 1/4 cup calendula flowers 1/2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 ounce lemon juice 5 drops lavender essential oil In a pot add the water and flowers. Simmer for 15 minutes. Mash the flowers in the…Read more »
Another New Scam
I was so glad I had read in Sunday’s paper about the latest scam about social security and Medicare. I received one of those emails saying there was a glitch in my social security. Social security will not and does not email you like that. If you place your mouse over the email address it…Read more »
Green Lake of Yesteryear & Today
As a child, I used to go on field trips to Green Lake in north Seattle. I always thought the water had a strange smell and the bottom of the lake felt yucky to my feet. My eyes popped out when I saw this little article about Green Lake today in the NW Prime Time…Read more »
Trowulan: Beauty in Red Brick
Originally posted on What an Amazing World!:
Walking down to Candi Tikus I am standing in front of Candi Tikus, its red brick structure almost entirely below ground level as if the earth was purposefully dug out so that it could fit inside. A flight of stairs made from the same material acts as the…
Under the Plum Tree – A Poem by Linda Lee Lyberg
Originally posted on Vita Brevis Press.:
Submitted by Linda Lee Lyberg When you see white clover sprawling in the meadow do you still think of me even though our love once treasured, is now with regret over? As for me I can tell you, the plum is blooming now I remember the promises we made…