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Saturday, July 26, 2008

Revelations Long Forgotten

Do you ever sit back and look at the ways in which God has answered your prayers? The Bible clearly warns informs us that His thoughts are higher than ours and that His ways are not like ours. It also shows us that He does, in fact, have a wonderful sence of humor.

This last month or so, I have been searching for His face, asking Him for wisdom, understanding, and protection...all things He promises are ours for the asking. I have also been thanking Him for His grace that has carried me through out my own life and His mercies which are thankfully new every morning.

I need to know what makes me tick...why I do some of the seemingly odd things that I do, why I don't do some seemingly normal things, and why, at the age of 48 I do not have my life together in a way that is satisfactory for me.

Many times I have shared the things I have done, the things that have been done to me, and even things I hope will happen. Confession is good for the soul. I need to take responsibilty and face head on those things I have done...knowingly or not. I also need to apologize to those whose lives I have affected. I also need to get the horrible things that have happened to me out in the open where I can effectively deal with them and put them behind me. As for the things I hope will happen in my life I need to make them happen by loving myself and taking charge of my future.

During this time, I have stumbled upon many revelations long forgotten....those things that I have known, but let slip away. I have never been one for trite sayings, but the older I get the more I see and maybe more importantly, appreciate the wisdom in many of them.

Some years ago, there was a prophecy given to me at church. It went like this:

Everything that was stolen will be restored unto you. You have held on for a long time when everyone around you said, 'Give it up; let it go; be done with it.' Sister, you have been through some things. I see you with your children and you wonder, 'How could it have come to this?' Everything that was stolen from you will be restored. And the one that hurt you most will love you most.


At the time the prophecy was given, I was in an abusive marriage and I assumed the one who hurt me most was my husband. That was not the case. I considered it was my either one or both of my parents. They both died without any major changes in our relationships. Then I assumed it was the man I carried a silent torch for in my heart for over 20 years. That was not the case either. One by one my assumptions were eliminated.

Elimination left only one option. Me! I am here today dancing giddily in my spirit and thrilled to tell you, that is such good news. That revelation has freed me in the most amazing ways. No longer am I looking outside of myself for love, acceptance, validation, or vindication. I prayed a prayer that I would learn to see myself as God Himself sees me and that I would love myself as He does. I am currently living the fulfillment of that prophesy and enjoying getting to know myself as my Father does. GOD IS GOOD!!!!!
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Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Meme Monday #10




FOR THE WEEK OF:

The names of the individual memes are linked to their home-blog. I would love it if you checked them out and even decided to join one or a dozen! If you do, lemme know:).

MONDAY:

Meme Monday



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THURSDAY:

Thankful Thursday.





Today I am thankful for:

1. God's mercies, which are new every morning!
2. Breath in my body for another wonderful day:).
3. My Beloved being back in my life after all these years.
4. Cell phones...they make it possible for me to be in touch with my Beloved.
5. Four healthy wonderful children and their signifcant others.
6. A God who meets all of my needs according to His riches is glory.
7. Praise & Worship music that helps me enter in His presence.
8. A home in a wonderful neighborhood.
9. All of the great people I have met via the Internet.
10. Any & all chances to express my gratitude to my Heavenly Father.

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Thursday 13.


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1. I am intelligent.
2. I am intuitive.
3. I am in love~.
4. I am enjoying it immensely:).(I checked the spelling & it's correct, but it looks weird.)
5. I LOVE irony.
6. I have many idiosyncrasies.
7. I have been known to do idiotic things. (I know you are just shocked!)
8. I have bouts of imsomnia.
9. I have never been incarcerated.
10. I am blessed with being insightful. I see passed the behavior to the root of the issue.
11. I fear I will one day cross the abyss into insanity.
12. Ironing is a major part of quilting and sewing.
13. I believe the Bible is the inspired word of God.

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FRIDAY:

Fridays Feast.



Appetizer:
When you drink soda/pop/coke, do you prefer to drink it from the bottle, a can, or after pouring it into a cup?

I LOVE fountain pop...from a cup!

Soup:
What television show are you willing to stay up late to watch?

Law & Order, baby!

Salad:
Name one person, place, or thing you think of as brilliant.

Now, this is one interesting salad! Brilliant? Albert Einstien is who always comes to mind when I hear that word.

Main Course:
Would you be willing to work 4 10-hour days instead of 5 8-hour days in order to save gas?

Absolutely~

Dessert:
If you were a superhero, what would you call yourself?

Mom!
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Blog Your Blessings.



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Wednesday, June 4, 2008

New Jammies...Forbidden Fruit



My latest fun...Forbidden Fruit...lol. The red part of the top is from a shirt that had...ummm...shall we say, gotten a little snug. I am gonna have the best jammie selection in Ohio at the rate I am going:). Am thinkin I am gonna make some short bottoms...for a change. I also found my "elephant leg" jammie bottom pattern...look out world!

Some of you have emailed in order to check up on me. Overall, life is good. Suffering a few minor finacial set-backs but am trusting my heavenly Father, who has never failed to take care of me. My health insurance got re-instated so I have been going to lots of appointments...both doctor and dentist. Now, we all know I would much rather be at home blogging or sewing, but I do what I gotta do:).

Hugs...and have an absolutely wonderful week~

Monday, June 2, 2008

Oh, I do love productive weekends!

This is my favorite dress so far:). The top and the ruffle are from a shirt I had and the bottom is some vintage fabric sent to me. It's all girly!
This shirt is made from Simplicity 2962. I love the collar. The purple is some fabric I had...the other is from a bed sheet:).
I cut the neckline out and the sleeves off of a regular white tee and finished the edges with a cute stitch. Then I reversed the sleeves to make them "raglan". The bottom is more old fabric. This is a summer top.


Friday, May 30, 2008

Have a Fabulous Friday



Marimekko has the most gorgeous fabrics! I drool everytime I go to their site. This car was in their latest post...I LOVE it!!!

Monday, May 26, 2008

Meme Monday #9




FOR THE WEEK OF: 5/25 to 6/1/2008

The names of the individual memes are linked to their home-blog. I would love it if you checked them out and even decided to join one or a dozen! If you do, lemme know:).

MONDAY:

Meme Monday


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TUESDAY:

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WEDNESDAY:

Word Filled Wednesday.

Thank you, Mariposa, for introducing me to WFW!

Visual Poetry - ImageChef.com





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Wordless Wednesday.



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THURSDAY:

Thankful Thursday.

It's been a rough week. SSI denied my claim. I was so upset. The claim has been pending since October of 2007 and I got the denial letter this week. I had to regroup and remember that my God meets all of my needs according to His riches in glory. Not once in all the years I have lived has He ever let me go without my needs met. I choose to trust Him in this situation and not get stressed out over it. I am getting a lawyer and I figure the longer it takes them to send me my first check, the bigger it will be.

So many times over the years, God has supplied over and abundantly for me. I am so blessed that He does so.

Taking this week off of T-13!
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SATURDAY:

Share A Site SaturdaY.



I host this one so my post for this week is here!
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SUNDAY:

Blog Your Blessings.



Today is Navy Man's 19th Birthday! Even though he is in New Orleans, and I sure do miss him, I am blessed that God chose me to be his mother!

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Sunday, May 25, 2008

Blog Your Blessings Meme...Vol. 1

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Blog Your Blessings



I am loving this meme~ You know me...any excuse to talk about how wonderful God is! I am blessed in so many ways! Let me count them...

1. Despite my forgetting Him, my Heavenly Father, never forgets me.
2. Despite some aggravating inconsistencies, my health is good.
3. My children are healthy enough to get on my nerves...lol.
4. I have a house in a great neighborhood...and today there is sunshine:).
5. It was important to me to not have to move my kids all over the place and we have been in this house for 17 years now.
6. My God provides for all of my needs and most of my wants.
7. I have lots of nieces and nephews who love me.
8. I am happily dancing my way to Divorce Court.
9. I am my Beloved's and my Beloved is mine.~
10. I have met many wonderful friends through blogging.
11. I have a creative mind and spirit and derive great joy from using them.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Handwriting Analysis


You know me...always doing something to gain more insight into who I am and what makes me tick! I took the free handwriting analysis and these are my results:

Phyllis is moderately outgoing. Her emotions are stirred by sympathy and heart rendering stories. In fact, she can be kind, friendly, affectionate and considerate of others. She has the ability to put herself into the other person's shoes.

Phyllis will be somewhat moody, with highs and lows. Sometimes she will be happy, the next day she might be sad. She has the unique ability to get along equally well with what psychology calls introverts and extroverts. This is because she is in between. Psychology calls Phyllis an ambivert. She understands the needs of both types. Although they get along, she will not tolerate anyone that is too "far out." She doesn't sway too far one way or the other.

When convincing her to buy a product or an idea, a heart rendering story could mean a great deal to her. She puts herself in the same situation as the person in the story, yet she will not buy anything that seems overly impractical or illogical. Phyllis is an expressive person. She outwardly shows her emotions. She may even show traces of tears when hearing a sad story.

Phyllis is a "middle-of-the-roader," politically as well as logically. She weighs both sides of an issue, sits on the fence, and then will decide when she finally has to. She basically doesn't relate to any far out ideas and usually won't go to the extreme on any issue.

People that write their letters in an average height and average size are moderate in their ability to interact socially. According to the data input, Phyllis doesn't write too large or too small, indicating a balanced ability to be social and interact with others.

Phyllis will demand respect and will expect others to treat her with honor and dignity. Phyllis believes in her ideas and will expect other people to also respect them. She has a lot of pride.

Phyllis is secretive. She has secrets which she does not wish to share with others. She intentionally conceals things about herself. She has a private side that she intends to keep that way, especially concerning certain events in her past.

Phyllis is a cumulative and procedural thinker. She likes to have all the facts before making a decision. She thinks or creates much like a brick mason, stacking fact upon fact. Her thought pattern or the conclusion will not be complete until the last fact is in place. Like that brick wall, Phyllis learns faster through visual demonstration than through quick verbal instructions. Once she has learned new material, and understood it, she won't forget.

Phyllis is a methodical thinker, therefore she is able to build things and come up with new ideas. In an argument, she often loses to rapid thinking people because she is thinking thirty minutes later about what she should have said. These people often are very booksmart, but can be out-gunned in a rapid fire verbal debate.

She may learn new ideas at a slower pace than other "less detailed" people, but once she gets it, she can handle repetition. Some people hate jobs with too much repetition, she can handle it better than most.

Phyllis is a practical person whose goals are planned, practical, and down to earth. This is typical of people with normal healthy self-esteem. She needs to visualize the end of a project before she starts. she finds joy in anticipation and planning. Notice that I said she plans everything she is going to do, that doesn't necessarily mean things go as planned. Phyllis basically feels good about herself. She has a positive self-esteem which contributes to her success. She feels she has the ability to achieve anything she sets her mind to. However, she sets her goals using practicality-- not too "out of reach". She has enough self-confidence to leave a bad situation, yet, she will not take great risks, as they relate to her goals. A good esteem is one key to a happy life. Although there is room for improvement in the confidence catagery, her self-perception is better than average.

Phyllis has a healthy imagination and displays a fair amount of trust. She lets new people into her circle of friends. She uses her imagination to understand new ideas, things, and people.


My thoughts on the analysis: I used to be secretive about certain parts of my past but when you are writing a book about the steamiest years of your life there are no secrets. Also, I do not agree with the repetition on the job thing...I think I would be bored to death. Oh...and the part about not being quick with retorts in debates...ummm....well, just ask anyone who knows me whether or not I am a bonafide smart-@$$. It did, however, take me a few years to hone this skill:). ROTF...Otherwise, I agree with the rest of the report!


If you do the handwriting analysis, or have done it, leave the link to your post in the Mr. Linky. I wanna read your results!



Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Girly Wisdom~


Women over 50 don't have babies because they would put them down and forget where they left them.

A friend of mine confused her Valium with her birth control pills... she has 14 kids but doesn't really care.

One of life's mysteries is how a 2-pound box of chocolates can make a woman gain 5 lbs.

My mind not only wanders, it sometimes leaves completely.

The best way to forget your troubles is to wear tight shoes.

The nice part about living in a small town is that when you don't know what you are doing, someone else does.

The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because by then, your body and your fat are really good friends.

Just when I was getting used to yesterday, along came today.

Sometimes I think I understand everything, and then I regain consciousness.

I gave up jogging for my health when my thighs kept rubbing together and setting fire to my knicker's.

Amazing! You hang something in your closet for a while and it shrinks 2 sizes!

Skinny people irritate me! Especially when they say things like...'You know sometimes I forget to eat!' Now I've forgotten my address, my mother's maiden name and my keys, but I have never forgotten to eat. You have to be a special kind of stupid to forget to eat!

The trouble with some women is that they get all excited about nothing and then they marry him.

I read this article that said the typical symptoms of stress are eating too much, impulse buying, and driving too fast. Are they kidding? That's my idea of a perfect day!

--Snagged from an email:).

HUGS~

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Weird mood...imagine that~

Having spent the night tossing, turning, and drowning in hot flashes I find I am in a weird mood today. These hormones are making me absolutely crazy. The NASCAR Race in my mind has slowed down some and for that I am grateful. I hate it when my mind races uncontrollably.

And...hot flashes? Are you kidding me? I haven't had the sheer pleasure(note sarcasm) of these suckers in quite some time and I am not having pleasure now. Top them off with nausea and you can see that it is quite the struggle to be in a chipper mood.

I am slowly but steadily making progress in the wreck that is my sewing/dining room. It looks like a disaster of epic proportions happened in there. Whew~ I am also doing some rearranging as my current system is obviously not working for me. I got some kewl things to reconstruct and instead of leaving them lying around, I have turned my downstairs closet into the Recon Closet. While all of the recon stuff is now nicely hanging in it's new home, I gotta move stuff to another spot. It never ends...lol.

I got an awesome enbroidered jean jacket that will make a darling purse, a huge man's button down shirt that will make a cute puffy-sleeved top for me, a pair of awesome black linen pants that are embroidered with cute flowers...not sure about them as I may just wear them before reconning them. There is a gorgeous green reversible jacket that is quilted and is fated to become the cutest & easiest tote bag of all times plus the mumu that will be a cute peasant top with the addition of some elastic and the removal of feet of fabric from the bottom. I may make a skirt from the bottom.

I also got me an adorable vintage skirt and a pair of vintage capris that I will definately be sporting this summer:). I love the bold fabrics and the zippers on the old stuff. I am trying to break out of the 'fashion'(or lack of fashion) rut I am in. Due to my size, I tend to dress rather plainly and well, it is so boring...lol.

I went shopping and found a pattern for a house/sun dress and one of the options is for a halter top on it. I am making that out of some pale blue fabric that is covered with white polka dots. I figure if I don't get the gumption to wear it out of the house, it will work for running around inside. I do love polka dots...and my Beloved will love it:). I also got more orange fabric...for some reason this year I am crazy about orange. I made a housedress out of some 'Finding Nemo' fabric and managed to cut the front too short...ugh~ So...I made an orange ruffle and put it on the bottom front and it is toooo cute. I swear I am gonna make a pair of orange jammie bottoms and put a ruffle at the bottom of them. Please note that any attempt on my part to go out in public in that get-up will be thwarted by my occasionally anally retentive children. I can just see me sneaking out...and giggling the whole time!

My Navy Man flew to Chicago yesterday to meet his fiance'. They are driving her car back to New Orleans and she will be staying in the hotel on base for 2 or 3 weeks! I will be surprised if she goes home before August 16th. They moved the wedding date up till then. This way she gets a happy medium between the wedding of every little girls dream and a quick to-do at the courthouse. I am thrilled they are getting married close to my house so I can be there~ And, yes, I will be making a dress for the wedding:). I am thinking something fun & flirty in a turquoise with white polka dots all over it...and turquoise shoes...cute ones!

I am hoping to squeeze in at least a one-week vacation to New Orleans between Heather's going home and my Beloved's visit here. I wanna go hang out with my Navy Man and will be sewing while he is at work. I am quite certain there are fabric shops in New Orleans:). When I told my Beloved about my plans, he began suggesting that I just go walking around base and informed me that surely I would meet new people. He stopped in mid-sentence. "Why am I telling you this? Stay in your room!" Gotta love a little jealousy. From a man whom I absolutely adore no less:).

I am also hoping that my Beloved is still here when the wedding rolls around. He has already promised to dance with me!

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Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Clothing Reconstruction


I am the kinda person who hates to waste anything. Sometime ago I picked up an outfit(top and skirt) at the thrift store cos it had these gorgeous big plastic buttons on it and buttons printed in the fabric. I love buttons:)! Although I do admit that when I bought it I mostly wanted those plastic buttons, I simply could not toss the outfit in the trash. I was gonna use the fabric to make purse linings. Instead, I decided to make me a house dress. Last night once I started playing around with it, the house dress has morphed into a darling sun dress and shrug! It is so much fun to just play and see what comes out. I cut the top down, trimmed off the neckline, and am working on the sleeves. I am using a darling little seashell stitch to edge everything so there is NO hemming involved. The skirt and bottom of the top are becoming the sun dress which will fall below my knees. And for shoes to complete the ensemble? Why black flip-flops with the other two red buttons sewn onto them, of course!

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Saturday, May 3, 2008

Flip-Flop Floozie, too!


This one is for Flip-Flop Floozie! I have not been feeling well, but I can't let that stop me from shopping, now can I? My baby girl got her stimulus check today and we took our Annual Flip-Flop Find trip:). Joann Fabrics had them for 2 bucks a pair. Here is my haul for the day! I have so many pairs that I had to make a organizer with pockets to hold them all last year. Can u tell what my favorite foot wear is? I even wear last years haul around the house all winter:).

Hugs...
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Friday, April 25, 2008

Why Y?

Ever wonder how Generation Y got its name?
This about says it all!!!

In it's January 22, 2008 edition, the Quebec City newspaper, Le Soleil, had a topic about generations by age group.

Generations are grouped as follows:

The Silent generation, people born before 1945.
The Baby Boomers, people born between 1945 and 1961.
Generation X, people born between 1962 and 1976.
Generation Y, people born between 1977 and 1989.

For the last one, one can ask, "Why Y?"
A caricaturist explains it eloquently below...

How about a good old fashioned giggle?

Amazingly Simple Home Remedies:

1. Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold the vegetables while you chop.

2. Avoid arguments with the females about lifting the toilet seat by using the sink.

3. For high blood pressure sufferers ~ simply cut yourself and bleed for a few minutes, thus reducing the pressure on your veins. Remember to use a timer.

4. A mouse trap placed on top of your alarm clock will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button.

5. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives. Then you'll be afraid to cough.

6. You only need two tools in life - wd-40 and duct tape. if it doesn't move and should, use the wd-40 if it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.

7. If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.

Daily thought: Some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs.

Note from Phyl...I love the last one. I have a very visual sence of things...you can admit it...who did you just imagine "slinking down the stairs?" Personally, I plead the 5th!

Rotflmao...Have a fabulously fun Friday:)!

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Words on Wordless Wednesday

Leave it to me to come up with a way to run my mouth use words on Wordless Wednesday! Rotflmbo.

The fantasy:

Phyl's Fantasy

The reality:

Phyl's Reality

The compromise:

Phyl's Compromise

Hugs...

Phyl's other addiction besides caffeine

Saturday, April 12, 2008

There is a fella in blogland and I got to meet him~

Mike is a sweet fella and it seems we have a few things in common. He stopped at my blog one other time and I hope I commented at his blog when I popped over there. Today he has let me know that he has added me to his Blogroll of Honor. How sweet is that? Mike plays the dulcimer...it is such an amazingly wonderful instrument. He, like me, is differently-abled than he used to be. He, also like me, struggles with the adjustment. Mike served in the military and supports our troops. My son is currently serving our country in the Navy. Mike is from Ohio...me too! Now, to be honest, the fact that he snagged my "Wind Beneath My Award" to give to some of the folks who have helped him in his journey through Blogland didn't hurt my feelings either:).

I think I have made a blog-buddy and that, my dear, is good news~


Thursday, April 10, 2008

Pass up a challenge? Me? NEVER!

Chris from Quilting Weekly has issued me a challenge:). Every person who purchases an online quilting class from her AND tells her that I sent them gets a free Fat Quarter and if five people do this I get a free online quilting class from her.

Well...far-be-it-from-me to pass up a challenge! I would also like to 'sweeten the pot". If you sign up for an online class with Chris and tell her that Phyl sent you I will also send you a Fat Quarter.

Go here to check out the online quilting classes Chris offers and see what you think. If you decide to take a class with her, be sure to tell her that I sent you. Then come back here and sign the Mr. Linky. You will get a FQ from her and one from me!
Here is a note that Chris sent me:

Remember each person who takes a class gets a FREE fat quarter! I will send those fat quarters all year long if needed. I said every person you send that tells me "Phyl sent me" is entitled to that fat quarter. And don't forget my offer to give you your class for free. What are you waiting for? Get the word out to everyone you know who quilts! (I have a pretty good stash of fat quarters to give away.)
Take care,
Chris


You may not be surprised by this statement: The free class, should I earn/win it is the Happy & Scrappy one. lol:). This is it:






Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Meme Monday # 2


Wanna join in the fun? Click the graphic!


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FOR THE WEEK OF: April 7-12, 2008

The names of the individual memes have been changed to protect the innocent are linked to their home-blog. I would love it if you checked them out and even decided to join one or a dozen! If you do, lemme know:).

MONDAY:
Give Me Five:
Give me 5 favorite candies:

This may be the easiest meme I have ever done...lol:).
Peanut M&Ms, Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, Jolly Rancher Cinnamon Fire, Malted Milk Balls, and Nougut. I also make a mean homemade chocolate fudge~
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Unconsious Mutterings:
I say...you think...
  1. Nutritious :: Green beans

  2. Graduate :: Move on

  3. Tonight! :: Sewing

  4. Located :: Where is my...

  5. Weapon :: Gun

  6. Jumper :: Suicide

  7. Collectibles :: Ladybugs!

  8. Dennis :: The Menace

  9. Hostile :: Take-over

  10. Vivid :: Imagination


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TUESDAY:
Tackle-It-Tuesday:
Call me silly, crazy, wise, or neurotic...but I can not stand it when my computer files get out-of-control. Today I am tackle-ing some virtual home decluttering.
I forget to get a shot of the favorites folder...so this is what the recycle bin looked like after I tossed a lot of mess:


And this is my new and more efficient 'favorites folder':



Now...here is where you might just call me crazy: I feel good!
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HEADS OR TAILS:
This week's theme/prompt is: EXPRESS. (Remember, you don't have to use the exact word. You can use ANY form of it.)

One of the definitions of express is: to set forth the opinions, feelings, etc., of (oneself), as in speaking, writing, or painting. I humbly suggest that they add the word blogging to their definition. I express myself in three ways.

Since I first learned how to do so writing became my favorite method of expressing myself. I find that there are often things burning and churning inside of my mind and writingtyping them out will help me get to the bottom of the issue. If it does not then I have at least gotten the 'guck' out and I feel better. Growing up I would never have dared to verbally express myself to my father so writing became my safe outlet. In high school I began writing my feelings into poems and even had a few of them published in the school paper. In my 30's I learned how to use the computer and I love it. Then came blogging....and we all know where that took me:).

I am happy to report that I have also learned how to express myself verbally whether it be good, bad, or ugly in an appropriate and non-judgemental manner. This is a skill that I am proud of. It is very rare that a person can be offended or become defensive when I confront them. This is a valuble tool as it allows/forces the person to look at the issue at hand and not on my behavior which ultimately makes for better relationships. Words are amazing tools!

The final method of self-expression that I utilize is creating. If I don't create I am stifled. I have done many crafts over the years and lately I have been making quilt tops, jammie bottoms, and purses.

All-in-all, I feel/think/believe that expressing oneself is wonderful stuff!
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WEDNESDAY:
Wordless Wednesday.

Click on image to see a larger view. And this post is not quite wordless. Her name is Serenity and she is my heart-adopted grand-daughter:).
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THURSDAY:
My Thursday Thirteen brought to you by the letter:Photobucket

1. Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. (Ps. 37:4) This is one of my favorite promises in the Bible.
2. I have two priceless Daughters.
3. Two of my favorite flowers are Daffodils and Daisies.
4. I enjoy Doing Dishes cause it is a mindless activity.
5. My nephew, Daniel, came to spend the weekend and we had a laughing-good time.
6. I spend a rediculous amount of time at my Desk.
7. I tend to Doodle all over a piece of paper when I talk on the phone.
8. I have an interesting view of Death. The one that died is the lucky one. It's the rest of us who have it hard. We gotta Deal with the loss.
9. I got Drunk at my brother's reception and I had a blast. I am not a Drinker...lol.
10. I love the word Decadent. I just love the way it sounds:).
11. Devine Intervention has saved my life on many many occasions.
12. I used to make Decisions by Default...I have learned to make them purposefully.
13. It is Difficult to keep this blog family-friendly...lol.
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FRIDAY:
Fridays Feast:
The Chef has taken the week off...and you know better than to think I am cooking!
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SATURDAY:
Share A Site SaturdaY: I host this one so my post for this week is here.
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SUNDAY: Memeless this week.
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