It appears that Fay may fizzle out, or not. Now that the storm is becoming Boomerang Fay, my area may once again be threatened. Evacuation was lifted Tuesday morning, but I decided to stay in my retreat until this morning. I needed some physical and mental recovery time. I’m now home, but depending on where […]
This is just a short post to let you know that I will not be back on the island until after Fay has passed. I’m in the midst of preparations to get the money pit ready to meet whatever happens. It’s unlikely that I will stay in the area. I am in an evacuation zone that is […]
Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Who can utter the might doings of the Lord, or declare all his praise? Happy are those who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times. Remember me, O Lord, when you show favor to your […]
There was a very good article about making men’s ties posted on Fashion-Incubator. Ties used to be part of my sewing adventures, but I haven’t made them since I started globe trotting. Recently a fascination with them has resurfaced. I’m not planning on making any more ties, but I’m really getting interested in making garments and accessories from the ready […]
It’s the 15th, time for the Non~FIRST blog tour!(Join our alliance! Click the button!) Every 15th, we will featuring an author and his/her latest non~fiction book’s FIRST chapter! The feature author is: Charles Marshall and his book: I’m Not Crazy, But I Might be a Carrier Kregel Publications (April 17, 2008) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: […]
The reality TV series, Colonial House, takes us back to 1628. Last week, I had just begun watching this particular “house” series. The settlement toiled and struggled as they moved from the 21st century into the seventeenth. The group consisted of men, women, children and a couple dogs that traveled back in time. By the […]
First we have a swimmer exposing himself during his victory celebration of sorts. Now it’s Spain’s NBA team posing for an advertising photo as they make fun of Asians. You can read more about it here, here and here. We also have the perfect little girl with the perfect voice serenading us in the opening ceremonies. But she […]
Interesting title for an interesting read. Trouble Up Finny’s Nose by Dana Mentink is a mystery which begins with it’s title. Who is Finny and how did he end up with trouble up his nose? Finny is not a person, but rather a place. Finny is a town built around and above a steep bluff that looked […]
The oldest man on the U.S. swim team is still on course for eight gold medals, but we question his judgment. Our local newspaper showed a picture of Michael Phelps and Garrett Weber-Gale, a team mate, as they let out a victory cry. The younger of the two displayed much more maturity than Phelps, who chose to peel […]
Be pleased, O God, to deliver me. O Lord, make haste to help me! Let those be put to shame and confusion who seek my life Let those be turned back and brought to dishonor who desire to hurt me. Let those who say, “Aha, Aha!” turn back because of their shame. Let all who […]