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Mini Post # 7 Seasonal Closet

First off, this was not a mini project although it is a mini post.  I just want to make sure that even though I am not posting anything creative, you know I'm not on the beach in Tahiti either.  I'm multi-tasking here.  I'm letting you know what has been keeping me from posting something creative, and I'm experimenting with some techniques on PicMonkey. Not rocket science but challenging enough for someone who was born long before computers became common place.  I took advantage of the 80% off sales after Christmas and chose my color early. January seemed to buzzing by rather quickly and I was starting to feel the pressure to dismantle the tree.and gather up all those other holiday trims that came out slowly and now have to go back all at one time. I have a closet on the 3rd floor that measures about 7'x 8'.  It stores many of my seasonal decorations and a few other items when I need a quick place to get something out of sight. This is how it

Hosting Dream Group

I have posted several times about the dream group that I have been a part of for over 25 years. We meet once a month now and occasionally we snap a picture to keep a little visual of our history. Sometimes around the New Year, we think about taking a group picture. These are not in any particular order but this one was dated 2007. Six members of the group shared dreams at my house today and since it is still January, I handed out the hats for this shot.  (Kathy, Vicki, Carrie, Ginger, Marge, and Noeli)  Someone had to take the previous picture.  So, not to be left out, I did my version of a selfie.  I just had to throw this one in too.  One day Kathy arrived for dream group in a hat of her own making. It was quite colorful and a work of art. Sometimes it not all about dreams but it is always about the food.  Today it was a breakfast casserole and... Rustic Cranberry-Raisin Tarts Since I had a couple requests for the recip

Mini Post #6 Note Catcher

What's a note catcher?  It is what I call a gift I received from my niece, Stephanie.  I'm sure it has another name but to me it's rather like a dream catcher.  It holds onto those images, quotes, and notes to self so that I am reminded of them periodically.  It served a dual purpose of getting me to tidy up my computer desk. It has three sections so it can be arranged in a variety of ways.  And, as you can see, I have room for many more items. I elected to put it next to my computer.  I should probably have my daily "to-do" list hanging on it to remind me that time is passing quickly while I am drifting around in cyber space. My goal is to freshen my note catcher on a weekly basis. Maybe I'll include my bulletin board in that rotation as well. The gift came with a family picture to get me started.  Danny, John, Sheila, Barb and Margaret.  The only sibling not in this shot is Jim. She also included the following quote. &quo

Mini Post #5 Best Bargain

Since my sister was staying with me through the New Year, we did a little after Christmas shopping.  Nothing hard core mind you, just browsing and enjoying the luxury of  shopping without looking for anything in particular. One place we visited was The White Rabbit where my sister found a lovely soft scarf and... I bought a set of six mercury glass ornaments.  They are battery operated so they could go almost anywhere.  Today is the first day I gave any thought to where that might be.  And I think I found the spot. It is a little late for this year but I'm thinking of leaving my holiday decor in place until I rearrange my storage closet. So I arranged these thinking it would be nice to enjoy my 50% off bargain for a while before packing everything away. With the lights off, it is easier to see the finish on the glass. Unfortunately they look extremely yellow in the photograph so you don't get the true representation. I will try another picture when it is