It’a April 15th, but this has nothing to do with taxes! It is time for the Non~FIRST blog tour!(Join our alliance! Check out Non~Fiction in Rather Short Takes. Every 15th, we will featuring an author and his/her latest non~fiction book’s FIRST chapter! The feature author is: Gordon S. Jackson and his book: A Handbook […]
I’ve been away from my island all day today as I’ve been doing maintenance on my computer. Fun things like downloading, deleting, rearranging, scanning and all that kind of stuff to get my computer speed up. I hope to be back again later tonight after I finish cleaning up the machine.
Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers: but their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law they meditate day and night. They are like trees planted by streams of water, which […]
Today I’m going to share links to some interesting needlework, knit, crochet and craft sites that I have been enjoying. They are in no particular order. Sew, Mama, Sew lastingtreasure Wardrobe Refashion Knit Like a Man Solvi’s Blog Sheep Shots Bag of Chocolates Wishing I was Knitting at the Lake my little mochi sewchic.blogspot.com Time to […]
Hallmark has a new and easy wrap. I never thought I’d be wrapping gifts using adhesive, although I must admit that I have used just a little piece of adhesive tape on a couple occasions when I was out of the regular clear tape. This wrapping paper is more like a sticky note rather than adhesive […]
I’m so tired of reading about it and not doing anything about it. I’m going to weigh in with him on Monday and start doing something about my level of fitness. I’ve lost 62 pounds and am now at a standstill. It’s time to get with the program again. It’s spring and outdoor walking is […]
I just read a review on A Book Blogger’s Diary of The Girl Who Stopped Swimming by Joshilyn Jackson. Now I really want to read the book. The heroine, Laurel, “sets out on a life-altering journey that triggers startling revelations about her family’s guarded past, the true state of her marriage, and the girl who stopped swimming.” […]
I’ve been traveling through the Worst-case Scenario Survival Handbook: Travel by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht. Oh, my gosh! A disclaimer at the very beginning tells us not to attempt to undertake any of the advice offered therein. What to do? Consult a professionally trained expert. I’m sure I’m going to remember that when I’m out […]
Anthony P, dance captain on the Holiday. You’re missed by Nancy Nurse! Tony, remember all our after hours infirmary chats and the crazy things we did to amuse ourselves. How about those big laundry carts left outside the Chinese laundry at nights? I think maybe I’m the only one on board who called you Tony, but […]
I admire what Beth at Fake Plastic Fish is accomplishing in her quest to live a plastic free life. She began June 16, 2007 and is in week 42 in the attempt to no longer purchase any items made of or containing plastic. It’s amazing just how little plastic trash Beth accumulates in a week – or […]