And A Happy New Year
And A Happy New Year!
Merry Merry
Merry Merry
Merry Merry
Merry Merry
Thank You Lord
I have had a simple prayer for many years. I don't know why I came up with it, but it was so perfect for my life that I kept saying it and didn't change it for decades. I say: "God, take me where I am supposed to go. Make me who I am supposed to … Continue reading Thank You Lord
Candy Cane Straws and Ice Cream Sundae Outdoor Decorations
So now that we're past the #!$@:! Frigging pool noodle lollipops, I have some relaxing projects to round out a candy themed Christmas display. First are the super simple candy cane straws. You can make canes with a bunch of PVC elbows but I think those look way more like a PVC pipe creation rather … Continue reading Candy Cane Straws and Ice Cream Sundae Outdoor Decorations
Big Beefy Pool Noodle Lollipop Decorations
This tutorial shows you how to make the best looking pool noodle lollipops out there. Don't mess with the dollar store noodles. I decided to add some Christmas tutorials for my decorations outside. I'm creating a candy background for some characters from the Nutcracker Ballet. My first task was making some candy. I decided on … Continue reading Big Beefy Pool Noodle Lollipop Decorations
Just In Time For Christmas: Modern Cinnamon Pickles And Lemon Candy Pickles!
My grandmother used to make cinnamon pickles out of watermelon rind. It was a dessert she proudly put on our plates. They were delicious and in memory of her, I now make them yearly for my extended family and my kids. Last year I also tried a vanilla pickle which was pretty gross. I'm not … Continue reading Just In Time For Christmas: Modern Cinnamon Pickles And Lemon Candy Pickles!
Do You Duolingo?
I have a language learning hobby. I ended up with about 8 years of French between middle school, high school and college. I was not at all serious about it until college. I started with several languages on Duolingo, years ago, and ended up just focusing on French. This year I tried to learn chess, … Continue reading Do You Duolingo?
Happenings In The November Garden
We still have a couple of weeks until we freeze for the year. Most of my plants are shutting down. A few completely tropical plants are starting to fruit. I will be repotting some of the smaller plants into a single pot and bringing others indoors as is. My son's lemon tree is about ready … Continue reading Happenings In The November Garden
Walking And Friending
These are the type of friends you don't need social media to keep up with! Today the emu had some of its own friends. You may be wondering why the heck anyone would want an emu. I did. So I looked it up! Emu meat has the taste and texture of beef. So. Maybe one … Continue reading Walking And Friending
Rendering Lard
This is super easy. 1. Get out a crockpot/slow cooker. Don't use something to cut this on that will be hard to get the grease off of. 2. Put 3-6 lbs of pork fat, cut into 1 inch cubes, into the cooker. Look for organic grass fed pork. Otherwise, this will be more similar to … Continue reading Rendering Lard
My Best Friends
I passed a bunch of goats the other day. I had a handful of jujubes. Only one goat cared. Then I thought to cut up an old plum and brought that the next day. I only had one taker. But today I brought a cut up apple and now I'm best friends with the entire … Continue reading My Best Friends
Walk=The Same. Things I Notice? Always=Different!
"Oh, that lady's hips!" "What beautiful hips she has." "Those hips are delightful!" No, not a personal description. These are rose hips. 😜 We're playing the "what is that squash?" game in the compost pile. Tomatoes from the food bank. Bright orange zinnia. Beautiful cactus fruit!, What in the heck is this? It looks like … Continue reading Walk=The Same. Things I Notice? Always=Different!
Another Walk
This time in the sun, at double the pace. There's a bunch of really negative stuff in my life right now, (at a distance) so I enjoyed a walk! It was a pretty, but a little bit blinding, walk! Itty bitty start of something seriously pokey! It's just sticks and leaves. I definitely looked closely … Continue reading Another Walk
Flowers in the Desert
Riddle me this, Batman: how does a leaf, follow a stream, a couple of hours after a storm with a clear drop (or three) of rain? It floated through rocks and on muddy water, but the raindrop it carries is still pure. Pretty, even if I can't explain it! I'm in Arizona right now helping … Continue reading Flowers in the Desert
Silver Faceless Aliens
Happy Halloween! This year: Silver Faceless Aliens! They are human height and shape and creep everyone out! I instantly had the idea after looking at this mask. So much fun! Like all of my projects: it's super cheap and has a big impact. I'm making four. Here are the supplies you'll need: 59 inch silver … Continue reading Silver Faceless Aliens
Milk Jug Spider
Here we go! It's Halloween time on my blog again! I hope you enjoy the tutorials! I love making Halloween decorations! I also love to make CHEAP decorations. I don't think I can find a good reason to buy a lot of what I see in the stores. I am pretty happy with a lot … Continue reading Milk Jug Spider
Crazy Green Thumbs 