October has raced by! I spent a good deal of time scanning letters, newspaper clippings, and photos for my ancestry project. In an old family bible, I found several obituaries and articles from the late 1800's and early 1900's, which gave me a lot of new family information. There was also a long letter written about my grandmother's passing in the late 50's. It was so descriptive of some of the other family members, including their perceived quirks, it had me laughing out loud!
We're Cubs fans at my home, so I've been watching a lot of baseball. I have high hopes they will take the World Series! I'm also following BSU football. They're having a very good season as well.
I've been enjoying books and magazines again! I'm currently finishing The Little Bookstore of Big Stone Gap. It's a great read about a couple who open a used bookstore and everything they learn along the way. As someone who used to dream of owning my own bookstore, I'm finding it really interesting. The next book I'll be reading is a cozy Agatha Raisin mystery, Pushing up the Daisies.
That's what's happening in my world. Now I'm off to see what's happening in yours!
© 28Oct2016 ajj
Friday, October 28, 2016
Friday, September 30, 2016
Friday Afternoon Thoughts...
I know, I know, I just posted in the wee hours of the morning. I'm on a roll I guess, sitting here in my front room, listening to the Doobie Brothers, and feeling so fine!
I have been sorting through the hundreds of photos on my computer. Some long forgotten gems have been hiding right here in folders. Blog gifts, family photos, art projects, etc. My head is filled with all kinds of projects and ideas! Oh, what a lovely day it's turned out to be! Here's an image to enjoy, as we head out of September and October is ushered in!
© 30Sep2016 ajj
I have been sorting through the hundreds of photos on my computer. Some long forgotten gems have been hiding right here in folders. Blog gifts, family photos, art projects, etc. My head is filled with all kinds of projects and ideas! Oh, what a lovely day it's turned out to be! Here's an image to enjoy, as we head out of September and October is ushered in!
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| This was a free image gift from The Graphics Fairy a few years ago. Enjoy! |
When Things Go Wrong...
This has been one of those weeks. It seems what could go wrong, did.
I wasn't up to participating in last weekends yard sale, and now with September at an end, it will have to wait till spring.
My printer sputtered and died. I tried all my various tricks and techniques, which had worked in the past, but nothing helped.
The old 52 Chevy, my husband loves so well, took it's final gasp. It will need a rebuild or replacement engine. The one he dropped into it last year has failed him.
My niece fell from the 4th floor fire escape of her NY apartment. Thankfully, she landed on the edge of the 3rd floor fire escape and was able to hang on till her friend got to her. She's very banged up with bad scrapes and bruises, had to miss some work, but so grateful to have survived!
You know the old saying, when it rains, it pours. That can apply equally to good things and bad. Well, I'm expecting some good, cleansing rain! I shared this thought on social media yesterday: I'm not dismayed or even anxious, which is my normal response. I feel like a good wind of change is coming our way.
Putting that positive thought out there has already reaped benefits. The $2800.00 car repair looks like it will cost less than a third of that amount! Printers are on sale right now, and we have a bit extra because of my husband's unexpected overtime hours. Positive things are happening for both sons! Perhaps I'll just donate most of the items I had set aside for the yard sale, and keep that "cleansing rain" going strong!
Well, those are my thoughts tonight. It's getting late. Time to get some rest!
© 30Sep2016 ajj
I wasn't up to participating in last weekends yard sale, and now with September at an end, it will have to wait till spring.
My printer sputtered and died. I tried all my various tricks and techniques, which had worked in the past, but nothing helped.
The old 52 Chevy, my husband loves so well, took it's final gasp. It will need a rebuild or replacement engine. The one he dropped into it last year has failed him.
My niece fell from the 4th floor fire escape of her NY apartment. Thankfully, she landed on the edge of the 3rd floor fire escape and was able to hang on till her friend got to her. She's very banged up with bad scrapes and bruises, had to miss some work, but so grateful to have survived!
You know the old saying, when it rains, it pours. That can apply equally to good things and bad. Well, I'm expecting some good, cleansing rain! I shared this thought on social media yesterday: I'm not dismayed or even anxious, which is my normal response. I feel like a good wind of change is coming our way.
Putting that positive thought out there has already reaped benefits. The $2800.00 car repair looks like it will cost less than a third of that amount! Printers are on sale right now, and we have a bit extra because of my husband's unexpected overtime hours. Positive things are happening for both sons! Perhaps I'll just donate most of the items I had set aside for the yard sale, and keep that "cleansing rain" going strong!
Well, those are my thoughts tonight. It's getting late. Time to get some rest!
© 30Sep2016 ajj
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