Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven. where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there you heart will be also. […]
Women’s Clothing Month at Sew, Mama, Sew! is almost over. You can find the last part of the vintage smock sew along here. Sew Mama also has tutorials on how to make pleats, including a pleated collar and how to set in sleeves. Another very helpful site I’ve found for pattern alterations and other techniques is […]
Today I want to share some of the interesting financial posts I read this past month. There’s a little something here for everyone. Debt Reduction Guide at No Credit Needed How I Save Money With My ING Direct Checking and Savings Account at The Digerati Life 10 Websites Where You Can Manage Your Money Online For Free […]
I miss the white nights in Helsinki. Midsummer eve occurs in the midst of the daylight season. It’s light night and day, day and night. I feel a song coming on. That’s in keeping with the spirit of Midsummer eve. It’s a magical time of Finnish traditions, handicrafts, folk dancing and music, food, laughter and street parties at this […]
Here on the island we love our geckos. People who live in Florida, the Caribbean and other warm climates are very familiar with these little lizards. They are most everywhere down here. If you happen to be out on the lanai and see the leaves of one of your plants start moving, you don’t have fairies doing […]
It seems that during the process of spiffing up my island, there is a bit of sand in the works. Never fear. We’re working on getting all the sand back down on the beach and everything working as it should. The beautification process should be complete within a day or two. How do you like […]
I was just sitting on my beach enjoying the gentle breeze when I thought I saw a little speck out there in the distance. I grabbed my telescope and checked it out. I’m seeing another island. I can’t believe I can actually see Hawaii all the way from my little island here in the Caribbean. Maybe it’s a […]
We now know it as Memorial Day, but it began as Decoration Day on May 30, 1868 to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers. The first national celebration of this holiday was held at Arlington National Cemetery and began with this proclamation by General John A. Logan. The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for […]
Thus says the Lord: Heaven is my throne and the earth is my footstool; what is the house that you would build for me, and what is my resting place? All these things my hand has made, and so all these things are mine, says the Lord. But this is the one to whom I […]
Actually, I’m getting beautified vicariously. My sunny island is getting the makeover and very soon you will see the difference. Revka at RS Designs will be supplying the expertise. This makeover is the result of my contest win when Tiffany at Snapshots of Life was celebrating her one year blogoversary. This has been a little slow in […]