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Happy St. Patrick's Day

I am married to an Irishman. The holiday seems to be centered around going to mass in the morning and partying the rest of the day. I don't care for the drinking and the vulgarity that they seem to enjoy. I love his family. Unfortunately some of them drink too much. Despite this I felt comfortable with them from the first time I met them. I've heard some people say they don't like the Irish. I want to say that most of the Irish people I've met were very nice people. Paul has a very large family and we keep meeting new relatives and there are more we haven't met yet. So here's to the Irish!

A Kerryman was playing Trivial Pursuit. It was his turn. He rolled the dice and landed on "Science & Nature." His question was, "If you are in a vacuum and someone calls your name, can you hear it?" He thought for a time and then asked, "Is it on or off?"

Shari

I want to say Happy Birthday to my daughter Shari who is still 5 in my heart!

Bible Birthday

Do you realize that the King James 1611 Version of the Bible will be 400 years old in 2 more years? I think that is fantastic! How will we celebrate? I hope by reading it.

On-line Bible

I found the web site for listening to the Bible read by Alexander Scourby. You can only hear one chapter at a time, but it's great. Imagine hearing words and names as they are supposed to be pronounced. You can also read along with him on the site. I hope you like the King James 1611 version. http://www.audio-bible.com

Dry erase board

I put this on my refrigerator. I plan on changing the verses frequently.

George Foreman Grill

I must say I am very disappointed in the George Foreman Grill. My husband cooked hamburgers for himself on it and he said they came out too greasy. When I went to clean it up there was a huge amount of grease congealed on it which meant that the grease wasn't running off like we expected. Also, it was hard to get it clean because it cannot be put in the sink to soak. I used a lot of paper towels because I didn't want to mess up my good dishcloths. I'm glad he got it on sale and didn't pay full price for it. Next time we'll have to prop up the back legs to allow for more drainage.

Her Ten Commandments

These are the new commandments ten
Which wives now make for married men

I. Remember that I am thy wife,
Whom thou must cherish all thy life.
II. Thou shalt not stay out late at night
When lodges, friends or clubs invite.
III. Thou shalt not smoke indoor or out,
Or chew tobacco round about.
IV. Thou shalt with praise receive my pies,
Nor pastry made by me despise.
V. My mother thou shalt strive to please,
And let her live with us in ease.
VI. Remember 'tis thy duty clear
To dress me well throughout the year.
VII. Thou shalt not be a drinking man,
But live on prohibition plan.
VIII. Thou shalt in manner mild and meek
Give me thy wages every week.
IX. Thou shalt not flirt, but must allow
Thy wife such freedom anyhow.
X. Thou shalt get up when baby cries,
And try the child to tranquilize.

These my commands from day to day
Implicitly thou shalt obey.
Depression Era Recipes

"It is as important for modern children to distinguish nourishing foods from junk foods in a store as it was for frontier children to distinguish between edible and poisonous berries in the wilderness."
unknown source

Birdhouse craft

I've joined a craft of the month club and this is my first project. I'll take another picture when it is finished.

Don't cry because it's over.
Smile because it happened.
Dr. Seuss

Primrose

This is my first primrose, the yellow one on the left. I hope it lasts. The window sill is pretty chilly. The violet is dormant. Every Christmas I throw out the old poinsettia and buy a new one. In case you are wondering, there are holes in the bottom of the pots for drainage. I soak my plants well until the water comes out the bottom.

State Quarters

I finally found the last quarter, Hawaii. I've been collecting these quarters for ten years.

Christmas decorations

I love this angel bell,and this lighted Nativity,
and these three Kings I've had a very long time.

Happy Birthday, Bob!

Bob, you are so special to me - you are my only boy! I had fun playing with you and your toys when you were little. I loved reading to you. You were a joy. I am very glad and feel so blessed to have you.

Little covered pot

This little covered pot is only 3 inches tall. I forgot I had it.

Bumper Stickers

YOU CAN'T BE BOTH
CHRISTIAN AND PRO-CHOICE

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An unborn baby is a human being on life support.

I've made a list of items women have eliminated from their wardrobes.

parasols - these kept the sun from your face
fans - these kept you cool
hats - these kept you cool in the summer and warm in the winter
gloves - these kept you from getting germs
over shoe boots - these protected your shoes and kept your feet warm
head scarfs - these kept your hair from getting blown in the wind and were a beautiful accessory
corset/girdle/garter belt - these held up a woman's stockings as well as nipped in the middle
aprons - these protected the clothes when working in the kitchen
handkerchiefs
shawls
slips
pantie hose

There isn't much left.

More of the park

Looks like we haven't had enough rain lately. The creek is dry.
I love to swing on swings. I don't like these rounded seats, though. The flat seats are more fun and comfortable.
Look at that blue sky!!!

Furs

These furs belong to my husband. He likes to make everyone try on this fox hat.
Try to guess what animals these bags came from.