tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525266151764889512024-03-13T04:07:23.345-07:00Red 56A blog of life and handcrafted imperfections!Red Fifty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377651671022577058noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452526615176488951.post-37722793323044588732015-12-18T20:29:00.002-08:002015-12-18T20:29:38.667-08:00Give Away As Many Smiles as You Can....They are FREE!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><b>our troubles will be out of sight</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><b>Have yourself a merry little Christmas</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><b>Make the Yule-tide gay</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><b>From now on,</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><b>our troubles will be miles away</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><b>Here we are as in olden days,</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><b>Happy golden days of yore.</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><b>Gather near to us once more.</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><b>Through the years</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><b>We all will be together,</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><b>And have yourself a merry little Christmas now.</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">With the lyrics to this song in your head, take a field trip to Wal-Mart, Target, The Dollar Tree.....wherever there are Christmas shoppers by the dozens.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Parking</b>....we'll go with Wal-Mart, since I'm there frequently! My MO is to go for the golden spot first and if it's not there, go out a little ways to avoid the congestion and orphaned carts left to dance their way into the side of my car. Either way, I am parked and say to myself, "I'm going in!" (the lightness that was just in my heart moments ago....while singing out loud in my best Adele voice..........gone!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">After test driving multiple carts inspecting for good wheels, I am off and running. List in one hand and pen in the other, I'm on a mission to find Jake and the Neverland Pirates and WHAM the cart behind me runs up the back of my heel and triggers a domino effect of not only 'the look', but the eye-roll to go with it. I know you didn't MEAN to do that, but daggone if my heel isn't screaming right now. And, yes....by all means.....Have yourself a <i>MERRY</i> little Christmas! (How's that for tone?)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What causes a heart to break? We are all adults here and don't think it takes a list. And we'd all have a different one. Relationships in general can bring about a heart break....it could be that <i>Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song, </i>the loss of someone and the empty feeling as we try to grieve and move on...But it could also be that sweet, yet so sad video I saw on Facebook today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A sweet baby boy lost his mother and his aunt was singing a song that his mother used to sing to him. Upon recognition, his face lit up and he had the sweetest smile. However, it didn't take long for the tears to appear. Big 'ol alligator tears. My heart broke for him because even at his young age, he recognized the song that once brought happiness to his little life and now he didn't know whether to smile, cry or both. Heartbreak.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I truly believe that God allows us to experience such pain because we grow....and because it opens up our hearts to do something kind for someone else. If you are ever feeling down, try doing something nice for someone else, without wanting or needing something in return. I promise you, it will make you feel better.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">However, please know that if you are the recipient of said kindness, accept it with an open heart because remember the giver may be in need of some positive energy. How amazing and wonderful should it feel that someone cares so much that when they were feeling low, they decided to give you a smile, when they didn't even have one themselves? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>I'm sorry things stink right now.</i> I<i> can't give you the moon or make everything better, but here's a hug and a wish for you to have a merry little Christmas.(Quite a different tone from the Wal-mart incident. You could almost feel the attitude before)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As the song goes....if we surround ourselves with <i>faithful friends who are dear to us....gather near to us</i>.....it might just help those troubles to be miles away...or even out of sight!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And to wrap it all up and the real reason we should do our best to have a merry little Christmas.......Through the years we all will be together, if the Fates allow. Until then, all we can do it <i>muddle</i> through and give away as many smiles as we can......as many hugs....even to the Richard Petty wanna be driving the cart at Wal-Mart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">.....<i>And have yourself a merry little Christmas now!</i></span></div>
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Red Fifty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377651671022577058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452526615176488951.post-61188242437221465792015-10-24T05:31:00.000-07:002015-10-24T05:31:39.133-07:00How to Hopefully Avoid Future 2x4 Moments.....Yikes!<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't know about you, but it's very hard for me to let go of something. Especially if I think the outcome has the potential for being bad, sad or ugly. And not because I chose that outcome, but I want to be in control that the outcome is the complete opposite.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Patience is also not a strong point and I get that honestly. I like to arrive a few minutes early vs being late.Oh goodness, PLEASE do not make me late (said with a slight rolling of the eyes). That is a waste of expensive make-up and gas. Why make-up? Because I've just spent a little bit of time getting ready and yes, that means applying make-up. If I'm forced to be late that means a frown will certainly takeover any smile that was once there. Why go to the trouble of trying to look purdy, if the frown will trump that? Why gas? Because I will get in my car and drive myself to avoid being late. So yes.....if I finally give up and realize that I have no control over something, I don't wait patiently.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, life needs to just slow itself right on down if I need to take time to actually listen! Yeah right!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I try to take quiet time every morning and pray. Sometimes that is after everyone is gone and I have the quiet house to myself and other times, it's in the car. I love the sounds of nature early in the morning, so before turning on the ignition (and have the radio blasting at the volume I left it at!), I have quiet time in the comfort of my car! I offer adoration, thanksgiving, praise, ask for forgiveness and prayer requests for the day. But then......I'm off like Tony Romo wishes he could be.....Quick & Fast!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know <u>nobody</u> else has had weeks, or even months, like this, but LIFE just tends to build up and up and up and before you know it the "S" word creeps in. And, you can <u>think</u> you have everything under control, and don't get me wrong - I am NOT by any stretch of the imagination an '<i>everything has to be perfect'</i> kind of girl. In fact, I do like the uniqueness of the imperfections in life. But......S-T-R-E-S-S is a completely different ball game and it whacks you in the head like a 2x4.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you keep up with my Facebook rants, posts and stuff, you probably saw that I recently found an old journal of poetry I wrote back in high school. I won't go into the <i>Taylor Swift Gold Mine </i><u>that</u> could be, and promise that should she ever reach out to me for those poetic words of love and heartbreak (over and over and over again - Bham! Another 2x4 moment of <i>Girl, what were you thinking?</i>), I will change the names to protect the ?innocent?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>A-n-y-w-a-y.</i>....It sparked the once creative words of rhyme and the power of putting meaningful words on paper. Words that might just somehow get me through any difficult times, struggles and desires to use that 2x4 myself! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Honestly, you'll never see some of them because they are from my heart and pull out my true feelings and quite frankly none of your business (said with the most sincere charm of a southern girl). However....this we can all somehow all identify with and if you don't.......give it a shot and you might just find the <i>difference </i>you've been looking for.........</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am a woman....I am human....I struggle....I doubt....I know right from wrong....I cry....I ugly cry <span style="font-size: x-small;">(ladies you get that!)</span>....I worry....but I also pray....and know where to go for the rebuilding of that strength when I'm at my weakest because I like to laugh.....I like to play....I like to be silly....I like to create....and I like to be ME!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do I dive in face first into that plate of no-bake cookies.....or do I put on the breaks and indulge into a cup of yogurt and fresh berries? (and....maybe sprinkle just a quarter of that no-bake on top?)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do I press the accelerator to make it through the yellow light....or do I put on the breaks and enjoy the last bit of Tom Petty's <i>American Girl</i> on the radio? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do I continue to rush through Wal-Mart with my buggy on cruise control....or do I put on the breaks and help the aging man trying to reach the last bottle of Dr. Pepper on the top shelf?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Someone not so near (dang-it!), but very dear, reminded me recently that God doesn't actually operate the gas/brake pedals for us. Exactly! What He does do is give us the ability to chose one over the other in ANY given situation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Carrie Underwood so beautifully sings...J</span><i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">esus Take The Wheel</i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> and yes, we are instructed not to worry....Let Go and Let God take control. However, to do that we have to be equipped with that ability to choose. And, sometimes that involves an adventure, but it always require being in God's word too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Allowing God to influence decisions doesn't mean we sit back and have a boring life. Get out there and get the stink blown off ya!<span style="font-size: x-small;">(<i>Hope Floats</i>) </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let go of the thoughts you don't need anymore....Let go of what is holding you back....Let go and die your hair bright pink and paint your toes to match! You might actually be surprised what is planned for you.....<i>Be still in the presence of the Lord and wait patiently for Him to act - Psalm37:7</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Be strong enough to hit the breaks but also be patient enough to wait for the green light. Once you have the green light...........there are endless opportunities to laugh until you can't breathe, love until you think your heart might explode, dance in the rain and splash in the puddles! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With the anticipation of a brewing storm, messages started flying in via my cell phone, Facebook, email and more. I'll admit it now, but I was a little concerned, especially when the prediction turned saying that Hurricane Joaquin would be upgraded to category 4. I knew I still needed to go!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was in that very moment, that I was reminded just how much I need Jesus in my life. I was still drenched.....sand was weighing me down....I didn't know what was coming up behind me....but I was anchored onto something I knew would not fail me. And, because of that I was able to live and enjoy my life and enjoy that exact moment! No fear....Salt air....beach hair and all!</span></div>
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Red Fifty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377651671022577058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452526615176488951.post-65508982151873949122015-08-15T07:03:00.001-07:002015-08-15T07:03:03.575-07:00A morning view that just might just be enough.....just enough!<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One would think that a post about a morning view would consist of......the balcony of a hundred year old hotel in Tuscany.....a beautiful sunrise peaking through the mountains of Virginia, better yet, a perfect view of the ocean from your little beach bungalow....windows open and the white sheer curtains are blowing just enough.....j-u-s-t e-n-o-u-g-h....and sharing a cup of coffee with ...your person. It's all good!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And, as good as it sounds and as much as I'd like to be nestled into that beach bungalow, getting ready to soak in some rays......this is my morning view - and it's beautiful!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Relocated recently from the front porch of Bob & Myrt - aka Nan & Pap, she has found a new home on my own front porch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As you can easily spot, the cushions need replacing and honestly there isn't much cush left at all! Your tush has a place to sit, but not necessarily a comfortable place to sit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The safety pins are probably from the early 1970's having lost their once shiny silver sheen and now painted with rust. They've done their job and even though the fabric is slightly torn, they survived four grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren and when number six comes for a visit, he/she will rock on it to! (T&B, I guess that means I can't replace the cushions until after Christmas!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love my view and if I could, I pack it up and take it with me for a visit to the hotel balcony in Tuscany, cabin in the mountains of Virginia and o-h y-e-a-h....that bungalow at the beach!</span></div>
Red Fifty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377651671022577058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452526615176488951.post-42835143635038891672015-05-10T19:08:00.000-07:002015-05-10T19:08:33.881-07:00Just another memorable Mother's Day!<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I had the pleasure of being surrounded by wonderful mothers on this bee-u-ti-ful Mother's Day! Mom, Joyce, Nannie and Kathy joined me (along with others) as we enjoyed burgers with all the fixins for our Mother's Day lunch!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As we were preparing for lunch, my nieces decided to put on two dresses that Nannie gave them. Yes, they are made of the highest quality double-knit polyester and even though I offered them both $50 to wear this as their back-to-school outfit, they passed! Nannie of course, told them they looked beautiful and Nan was right!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I asked Andrew to take some photographs and for about an hour, they posed using props, scenery and laughter to accomplish what turned out to be a pretty awesome afternoon!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Of course, they were bellied over with laughter, but I just love their creativity and the story telling in between the laughs. Little did they know, they were making their own memories today!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thanks to these three, we can chalk today up as a memorable event and I'm so thankful they were raised to always express their creativity and not be afraid to be yourself. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I had more fun going through all 72 photos and at one point, laughing uncontrollably to tears! Reminiscing back to the fun Kathy, Cindy and I would have telling our own stories and then laughing to tears at ourselves (after charging 50 cents for the rest of family to experience the memory - haha).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thank you Bailey, Jenna and Andrew for the opportunity to live through your story telling today......this beautiful Mother's Day!</span></div>
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Red Fifty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377651671022577058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452526615176488951.post-6401235728590686162015-03-28T09:22:00.000-07:002015-03-28T09:22:51.218-07:00A Penny for Your Cornbread!<div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">
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many of you say this little rhyme before picking up a penny.....<i>See
a penny, pick it up...all day long you'll have good luck? </i></span></div>
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said it thousands of times until one day feeling completely
overwhelmed and convinced that MY world was about to crumble like an
overcooked piece of cornbread, I decided to wash my car. A mindless
activity as long as you have the right music thumping from the
speakers and the perfect temperature outside.... allowing those
cornbread crumbs to temporarily disappear!
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of Motown and a little elbow grease, the car was spotless (Dad taught
me well). With Armourall in one hand and a faded red shop rag in the
other, I decided to tackle the interior too.
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Compliments of Al
Green, Jackson Five and a little CCR, I was one drink cup holder away from
being finished. All the loose change I'd conveniently dropped into
this perfect space was now …....<i>nasty</i>! I scooped out all the
coins and placed them in the bucket of car wash suds to let them
hopefully clean themselves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I fished out all
the coins, mostly pennies and started rinsing them off. I kept
seeing the same words over and over again......<i>In God We
Trust.</i>......whether a new shiny penny or laced with sticky Diet Coke
drippings.....they all had the same message.....In God We Trust!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How many pennies have I picked up,
handed over, tossed into a fountain and ignored this message? On a
penny for crying out loud and here I sit, trying to escape my
crumbling life with an entire cup full of reminders.
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This had nothing to
do with luck, this had everything to do with God doing whatever was
necessary to get my attention. I knew where I was falling short.
Prayer! I believe in God and years ago put my trust in Him, but I'd
allowed life's circumstances to take over and I found myself using
every excuse imaginable to avoid prayer or quiet time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sitting right there
on the concrete, eyes closed, sun shining bright and wearing my most
unattractive car washing get-up, I had a long conversation with my
Lord and wrapped it up with my own penny rhyme.......<i><b>In God I
trust....Faith, I must!</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Skipping
forward, I've never intentionally walked over a penny. I pick it up
and remind myself that I have a God that I can go to and I must have
faith in Him at all times, in every situation. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in
the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own
understanding.</span></div>
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Why not take it one step further and pass that penny along? Pick up
the penny and pray for someone. Someone at church, in line at
the grocery store, the cashier at the grocery store, a co-worker,
family member, spouse......there really are no limits on who we can
pray for, or how often!
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It doesn't have to be a long prayer. It can be as simple as “God,
I lift this person up to you in prayer and ask that you will bless
their lives in a mighty way. Be with them and I pray they will seek
you in all they do. Amen. “
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Following your prayer, give them the penny and share with
them...“Today I found this penny and I prayed for you. As you can
see, there is already a reminder there for us.....In God We Trust.
Have faith, I must!”</span></div>
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You might be wondering about my <i>cornbread!</i> Well, I learned to
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skillet that needs to bonk upside my head to get my attention!
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Allow me to introduce you to my son.....Andrew Fox! Andrew with the head of curls that women pay high dollar to have.....Andrew with the facial hair that surpasses most No-Shave November attempts....Andrew with the great sense of humor and ability to debate just about anything.....and <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Andrew the Artist!</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The last semester of school as a Sophomore, Andrew took drawing as an elective. I loved art in school and even as a little whipper-snapper drawing dinosaurs, Clone Troopers or just doodling... I knew Andrew was going to be very good. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've been anxiously waiting to see his portfolio and today I finally did. It's been in his room since the end of school and I could have taken a peak, but I wanted him to show me and be proud of his accomplishments.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let the Art Show begin........commentary by the man himself!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Once again, we had to draw objects in the class. This is a chess piece. </i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Hands are hard to draw - I think he did great!)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Again, these had to be drawn from photographs. It's different images of a copper pot.</i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(I thought they were photographs!)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Gosh, it's hard to choose a favorite, but these last two are right up there and I've asked him if I can frame the copper pots to go in my kitchen. I just love them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>We also had to do a self-portrait and I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. He drew himself from a photograph and then added the rest.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">WOW! I'm going to frame this one for his room. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Andrew - Please don't let this talent go to waste! Use it....use it....use it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm so proud of this young man and can't wait to see what's next! </span></div>
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Red Fifty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377651671022577058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452526615176488951.post-25837527710198285732014-06-13T20:48:00.000-07:002014-06-13T20:51:39.934-07:00Is there any chrome left on that bumper?<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Father's Day is approaching and I've purchased my card! I also tried to think of a good way to remember Dad without being all mushy mushy (although just typing this will for sure bring on those kind of tears that you don't know whether you are happy or sad...you just cry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you knew Dad, you know he loved his vehicles. A lot of his old stories even revolved around his love for cars and trucks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When I was looking for an old picture of the Red Fifty Six, Mom found a plastic pocket photo album that Dad had started and of course he'd titled it...of course you guessed it....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The contents of this booklet don't by any means capture all of his vehicles, but there are a few. I may not be able to remember exact stories about each one, but I'll give it a shot....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm not certain, but this may be the car that Dad got caught drag racing. He left home, met somewhere to race and didn't know (of course) that Pap left home shortly after just to see what the boys were up to. As Dad pulled back in the drive-way, Pap pulled in behind him.....walked up to the car with the dreaded hand out...........the keys!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know absolutely nothing about this vehicle. I remember the black car next to it only because it was in more photographs. The house it is parked in front of is where we moved to when Kathy was born...so maybe around 1968-69ish. I love the headlights and grill.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This one looks familiar! This is the Red Fifty Six that I drove a many miles. Another item on my bucket list......take Roy Richardson up on his offer and go photograph the truck (since he won't sell it to me). Dual exhaust, mirror shine all the time and probably a bat bag or lawn chair in the back. Ahhhh....loved that truck!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dad bought this truck after they moved to Fenton Mill Road. I don't quite remember the year, but thinking '49 maybe. He also had a black '49 before this one and traded it to a guy named Jerry for a fireplace in our old house. What a trade!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't know why, but the darker blue/green truck was probably my favorite of the newer models he had. Maybe because he had it for such a long time. He had this truck with Bailey & Andrew were born and I always wanted to drive it! He'd wash it and then park it where it would get the most shine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These were the last two red trucks he owned. The license plate....IOK-RU2 moved from truck to truck. AND....hold on to your hats because as you can see....these trucks are NOT Fords! We all thought it would snow in July for sure when he bought something other than a Ford! I did have the privilege to drive the Dodge. My car was in the shop and Dad offered me the keys. Of course, I got the look and then the talk.....<i>Treat it like I would!</i> (Just call me Nervous Nellie for those few days). But, I so enjoyed the roar of the mufflers and the looks on all the teenage boy's faces when they'd pull up next to me at a stop light, driving their own trucks. I'm sure they were thinking how good the truck sounded, yada yada....Aw man, it's a woman driving....It's somebody's Mom! <i>That's right Eddie Haskell and I just left you behind trying to figure out what just happened!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is one picture missing and it's the yellow Ford Fairlane convertible. Another car I had the privilege of driving while in high school. I remember parking it at Murphy's Mart while Dana and I ran in. When we came out, it was nose to nose with a truck. The guy was cool because there was no damage. No damage!!! There was a scuff mark on the front bumper and I'm doomed!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We went back to Dana's house and I swear I used a whole can of wax trying to buff off that scuff mark. I knew what I had to do.....run away! Just kidding. I knew I had to tell the truth. I drove the ride of shame home and slowly walked up the sidewalk. Only Mom was in the house, so I told her. Daggone, she agreed that I needed to tell him. Ugh! Why can't YOU tell him? <i>He's outside pulling weeds, go on out there and tell him.</i> Can I go live with Nannie & Pap?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I took a deep breath....<i>Dad, Dana and I went to Murphy's Mart and I parked the car and I know I put it in park but when we came out the car had moved I don't know how it moved, but it just did The guy was pretty cool because there was no damage to his truck and he said more than likely it jumped out of gear because older cars do that sometimes but I just wanted to tell you the truth even after trying to buff is out a-l-l-d-a-y long.</i>.......SILENCE......he never broke rhythm pulling weeds and said in a very calm voice...but it was THE voice....there's no way that car jumped out of gear! I wanted to scream. Do you know how long it took me to get up the courage to tell the truth and my arms hurt from buffing so much. I'm surprised there's any chrome left on the bumper! And, now you don't believe me? I don't remember him saying much more about that car........until I backed it into a tree leaving a friend's house. THAT caused a little more damage than a scuff. Ummmm...sorry!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dad......(OK, I said no mush...tough!) I feel like the luckiest girl on the planet because of the opportunities you made happen for me. I love you and miss you terribly each and every day. I'm not perfect and I may not be able to brag about being able to wear the same clothes I did in high school...but when someone says to me.....<i>You are just like your Daddy!.....</i>I smile with joy and say....I hope so! I sure hope so!</span></div>
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Red Fifty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377651671022577058noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452526615176488951.post-57901590719763064462014-06-06T21:08:00.000-07:002014-06-06T21:08:30.610-07:00Life would be better if we wore more tutus....<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Melinda...I guess you are right! <i>Welcome to the age where you really don't care what people think! </i>I received the challenge from Ashley and it's for a good cause, so there you go!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To back up just a little......Nannie Bailey called me at 5:30 am to wish me a Happy Birthday and asked the same question she does every year.....Do you feel any older? Love her to pieces.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The day consisted of beautifying, lunch and what else.....a visit to The Lazy Daisy and thrifting. My bargain of the day.......22 pieces of beautiful silver-plated silverware and 3 pieces of silver....yes ma'am, I said silver! All for the bargain price of $3.60. Cha-Ching! As I was digging, and I mean making lots of noise (like Andrew when he used to dig for hours in his Lego bin) there was a man lingering and I'm sure waiting his turn. With nothing left in the bin but stainless steel, I smiled and in my mind wanted to do a cartwheel! Whoa-Sistah....don't even think about it! Just walk away with your loot and be satisfied with that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thanks everyone for allowing me to share some of my bucket list with you! I have the most amazing family and friends. <span style="color: red;">My bucket is running over with such beautiful memories....</span>backyard dance performances, the old wooden bridge, dancing with Dad to CCR, sewing and life advice from Mom, growing up and still laughing ourselves to tears, a wonderful job that inspires me and touches my heart to the point of tears and a wonderful husband, children and grand babies! 50 years of goodness....just plain and simple goodness! <i><b>Who needs a list?</b></i></span></div>
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Red Fifty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377651671022577058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452526615176488951.post-31006447019659796012014-06-05T16:55:00.000-07:002014-06-05T16:56:37.476-07:00Want a kiss?<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It all started over gravy! Henry doesn't like gravy. How can anyone living in Virginia not like gravy? At one of the Wednesday night dinners, I decided to give Henry a few custom packets of gravy.....Henry's Special Gravy (I just printed large labels and covered the real name). But I wanted to give him something other than a funny gift, so I called Stephen to ask where his parents like to eat out..............the rest is history!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That sparked more conversations and on one of the Wednesday night dinners to follow (I think we'd probably been out on 2 dates) Stephen walked over to the table with a handful of chocolate kisses and just as I put a bite of food in my mouth said, "Want a kiss?". I couldn't answer, but Dad did....."Why don't I get a kiss?"</span></div>
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LISTEN BY CLICKING HERE...<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pahij2ZMkMw&feature=kp">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pahij2ZMkMw&feature=kp</a></div>
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Red Fifty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377651671022577058noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452526615176488951.post-39911708723132187212014-06-04T18:41:00.001-07:002014-06-04T18:43:23.543-07:00Fab-50 Homegrown Yoga!<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The next item on my Fab-50 Bucket List is already in motion......slloooowww yoga motion that is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was on the hunt for a yoga class that would not only work with my work and church schedule, but affordable too. I thought I'd hit a brick wall when through the amazement of social media, came a post on my Facebook page.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Homegrown Yoga in Barhamsville! Evening hours....even on weekends.....and it's by donation. You pay what you can afford and if one week your payment is your energy....that's OK. I couldn't buy a yoga mat quick enough!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let me be the first to encourage you to attend April Wooten's Homegrown Yoga in Barhamsville (look for Homegrown Yoga in Barhamsville as her FB page) No pressure (except when she walks around and challenges your flexibility with good pressure) and if you can't do the downward dog or the pigeon...that's ok. Now April when I'm in this pose, I don't look anything like a pigeon...but I'll take your word for it. What's the hardest? Challenging your core muscles and of course balance. However, this is a challenge that isn't impossible and I feel absolutely wonderful when I leave. The last few minutes, I have quiet time...just me and God. I honestly don't think about any of the smog in my life...deadlines... I just reflect on the many blessings God has provided and then I have the wonderful greeting of a cool wet washcloth soaked in lavender - placed on my forehead. Now THIS is the life. Thanks April!</span></div>
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Red Fifty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377651671022577058noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452526615176488951.post-72166156725881171892014-06-03T19:41:00.003-07:002014-06-03T19:41:36.749-07:00Grammie Git 'ur Gun!<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've always been a fan of the Beverly Hillbillies but I don't necessarily think I compare to Granny....or Ellie May for that matter. Not even Miss Hathaway - now that's funny! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">...</span><i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">Then one day he was shootin' at some food, and up from the ground came a bubblin' crude. Oil that is.....black gold...Texas tea!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Honey, I've got it! The next item on my Fab-50 Bucket List is going to make us rich!</span></div>
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<i style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">....The next thing you know the ol' Ward's are millionaires and the kin-folk said...Y'all move away from there! They said, Californy is the place you oughta be...but they said No thanks...and they fixed a glass a tea! Sweet tea....fishing holes.....Lanexa stars!</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Isn't it funny how we remember all the words to those childhood songs like...the Ballad of Jed Clampett....Fred Flintstone....Yabadabadooo!, Scooby Do, and Lawrence Welk's Goodnight song....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now before you start singing, you have to stand up and start swaying, just like Bobby and Sissy.<i>...Goodnight, Sleep tight and pleasant dreams to you. Here's a wish and prayer that all your dreams come true. And now til we meet again.....Adios, Au Revior, Auf Weidersehen</i></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>....Good night!</i> (Cindy...that's for you!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I just had a visual and a strange thought. I wonder what Lawrence Welk would've done if ol' Granny walked onto his stage, boots clompin?! Made me laugh.....Good night!</span></div>
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Red Fifty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377651671022577058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452526615176488951.post-91940286572464136742014-06-02T17:26:00.001-07:002014-06-02T17:29:15.984-07:00Got blog? Get bloggin'!<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today is Monday and it started off fresh and new! Our office transformed into a fabulous....no-no...Fantabulous work of art and it was a breath of fresh air to walk in today and see all the hard work...Love it and love my job!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now let's talk blogging.....I'm new at this and even though I like to ramble and share how to bring creative and intentional imperfections into your life, I want to expand. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I bought a great magazine titled <i>Artful Blogging- Visually Inspiring Online Journals. </i>First, I must say have you looked at the price of magazines these days? Crazy business!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One thing I've learned from this magazine and a few other favorites is they focus on just a few things. By that I mean it shouldn't be all over the place (which is where mine tends to be). Those that are successful, tend to be only a daily journal, tutorials of DIY, decorating ideas or cooking! You can really become inspired to get in the kitchen with some of the wonderful photography of the delicious desserts, salads, etc.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Of course, I love to inspire and be inspired! I'd love to continue along that path and share with you all the how-to's and throw in a little inspiration via journaling too. And, here's where I need your participation. Please take a minute and post a comment on my blog letting me know what you'd like to see. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One more request....please share my blog with at least one person! Maybe, just maybe it will catch on! And, maybe there is a expert blogger out there that could throw a few tidbits my way! </span></div>
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Red Fifty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377651671022577058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452526615176488951.post-91368767216179478932014-05-31T21:11:00.001-07:002014-06-01T03:43:23.387-07:00Turn I can't...into I can and dreams into plans!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I can honestly say I enjoy each and every one of them. It just depends on the creative mojo that's moving around at the time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Allow me to shift gears from the sewing machine...to a hook! I probably learned to crochet before I learned how to sew. Thank you Grandma Susie, Nannie and Mom for keeping that handcraft moving. Can I knit? Ummm, let's just say it's easier to fix your mistakes when crocheting. You might have to pull it out, but with knitting mistakes (trust me, there were plenty) I'd pout because I'd done all that work and couldn't figure out why it was 20 stitches on one side and 6 on the other. Not pretty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Shifting gears again......this is probably the messiest handcrafting I do. (Stephen is probably shaking his head right about now - Love you Babe!) There are just so many pieces to crafting a unique piece of jewelry. Over the years, I've collected a few (10) containers of beads, wires, findings, vintage baubles turned into charms, etc. and let's not forget my stump, torch, hammers and other necessary tools.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And, sometimes I just like to wing-it and see what I come up with. I saw a picture of a beautiful bouquet on Pinterest (love it) and decided to make my own bouquet using handmade 'flowers' made of ribbon, muslin, lace and of course the locket you see below that holds a picture of Dad in it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Where am I going with all this? I've added to my 50 Fab Bucket List....to market my handcrafted items. I have yet another laundry list.....many ideas of how to make this happen, but I need to focus on turning the ...I<i> can't into I can and dreams into plans! </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Plan #1 - This year, I'm going to host a <span style="color: red; font-style: italic;">Red Fifty Six....Girls Gone Crafty </span>day of learning how to make one handcrafted item. I love to teach and you'll go home with a masterpiece....I promise!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Plan #2 - I will have a <span style="color: red;"><i>Red Fifty Six</i></span> launch show. Details of course need to be finalized and I do welcome feedback because I can't showcase all my handcrafted items....Oops! I said it.....maybe I can......sure I can! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Are they crammed full of nonsense? No. But at the drop of the statement, "I need a bag for that!".....I'm on it like peanut butter on jelly!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now how about that noggin' of yours. Do you have nonsense up there? I do!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And this is the year (and years to follow) where that nonsense will NOT take up residence between my ears - OR - take up valuable space in my heart! There's just not room for it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Speaking for myself here....I'll bet I've heard a million times...Don't sweat the small stuff! As human beings we tend to not only sweat it, but we drench ourselves in it. Eat a bag of sour cream and cheddar ruffled chips.....cry rivers....clean like crazy women, or worry ourselves into nail biting frenzies or sleepless nights. You know I'm right!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I will say I am getting better and thank goodness my parents taught me where to find all the answers to life (yep, the answers are really there), but needing to handle things MY way, I didn't always turn to prayer or my Bible first. Mom's immediate response, "Have you prayed about it?" I'm learning that if I set aside quite time every day, I pray about err'thing! (and that includes all of you!).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Two scriptures came across my desk this morning and from two completely different sources....</span></div>
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<i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Lord says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for YOUR life. I will advise you and watch over you." - Psalm 32:8</i></div>
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<i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid; Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. - Joshua 1:9</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When someone steals the parking space.....<b>Let it go! </b>When it's hard to tell the tone of an email....<b>Let it go! </b> When people wear open-toe shoes and their toes hang over the end....<b>Let it go!</b> Those little nuances that drive a woman crazy....<b>Let it go!</b> Divorce drama...<b>Let it go! </b>When people don't yield....<b>Let it go!</b>....When you ask the waitress with a smile...How was your day? And she proceeds to tell you ......sucking air through her teeth, rolling her eyes and hand propped on her hip......I'll be glad when I get off I can tell you that much. I've worked a double and will leave here in about 15 minutes to go home to my second job where I'm sure the kids have torn't (yes that's apparently a word) up the house.....<b>Let it go!</b> I want to tell her Honey child, <b>Let it go!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For only 3 little words...this might be a challenge but another 3 words I've learned to use....I've got this!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When I scroll down my list...there are a few simple items on the list that although wouldn't take a lot of effort, I still have yet to tackle them. And really, sometimes they are the hardest to achieve. Why?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Someone asked me recently...Have you ever eaten a raw oyster? When I answered...NO! I thought to myself, maybe I should add it to my bucket list! I'm thinking not. Why in the world would I want to even try to eat something that looks like snot? Dad used to say it was a waste of money to buy more than one oyster because all you had to do was tie a string to one, swallow it and then pull it back up again. N-a-s-t-y! Ya'll go right ahead and enjoy them while I slip on down to Golden Skillet and enjoy me some fried chicken gizzards! Now that's some good eatin'!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have you ever paid the bill for someone behind you at a drive-thru? I challenge you to do it. I challenged my Sunday School class to do it several years ago, but I'd never done it myself. I was at Hardee's one Sunday morning and when I told the cashier I wanted to pay for the woman behind me, her eyes got big and she said, "Really? What shall I say?" Well, you just tell her to have a blessed day and that somebody loves her. The excited cashier replied...."Git on outta here then, so I can tell her!" I drove off and smiled the entire drive to Church. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't need to hit anything with blazin' speed. Ha - don't know that I even could. Well, if I follow the instructions I've heard a gazillion times...eye on the ball...see the ball hit the bat.....I might be able to hold my own. There is a batting cage right around the corner from work so I'm thinking I need to gather up a few former players and make it a Girl's Night! Who's in? </span></div>
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Red Fifty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377651671022577058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452526615176488951.post-28654553419707058292014-05-28T18:13:00.000-07:002014-05-28T19:33:07.835-07:00Travel....It's The Year of Stopping!<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yes, I'd still LOVE to go to Italy! But you know, there are a lot of places here in the good ol' USA that I'd like to visit. I checked one off a few years ago...California! I booked it and off I went....thanking my intuition to bring a hoodie for the flight! People....shower before you travel! Please! I think I sprinted off that airplane as soon as I possibly could.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now...don't get me wrong, I'll get in the car and go just about anywhere for a day trip too! Stephen and I are a perfect pair for traveling because he likes to drive and I like to ride. This year honey, you won't get off the hook so easy because it's the year of 'stopping'. If I see a hole in the wall shop or conveniently placed thrift store off the beaten path.....loaded to the ceiling with STUFF....I'm stopping!</span></div>
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Red Fifty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377651671022577058noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452526615176488951.post-28799102549317802012014-05-27T15:22:00.000-07:002014-05-27T15:25:21.018-07:00MUSIC....No Sappy-Sad-I Can't Live Without You Songs!<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I pulled out my Bucket List and found that I have more than 10 items on there! Soooooooooooo... some days will have more than one item, which is fine with me. I like to be busy anyway.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've always loved to write poetry and if it weren't for going back in time and reading about heartaches and broken hearts, I probably have the making for a song. No thanks. I'd rather come up with something new. I'd thought of a ballad of sorts, but I always go back to how wonderful it felt to drive that <b><span style="color: red;">red fifty six</span> </b>and there were no sappy-sad-I can't live without you songs on the radio - so it needs to be a song that will generate smiles. I'll get to work on it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When Stephen proposed, I wanted to have a full blown, pew rockin' gospel choir sing at our wedding. However, once the date was set for Christmas Day and at Mom & Dad's, I knew that probably wouldn't happen. No worries, I'll just add it to my BL. And just so you know...I'm not looking to do a solo or anything h-o-w-e-v-e-r...I'm amazed how much I sound like Aretha when I'm singing along....in my car.....alone! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know as women we don't often like for our ages to be announced, but who am I kidding? Most of my friends are the same age(ish) and even if they aren't they already know how old I am. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do I wish I'd done anything different? Well of course, I COULD say yes to that question. Wouldn't we all like to push the replay button a time or two...or three?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are a few things that I hope to accomplish this year.....I guess the latest craze is calling it a Bucket List! What's on that list? What do I hope to achieve that I haven't been able to do in FIFTY YEARS? D' Lawd that makes me sound old! The first step as I prepare for this ten day countdown is to put aside...the What if's. I've been thinking a lot lately of a quote I read.....What would you try to do, if you knew you would not fail?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today, I'm launching my Countdown to <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Being Fantabulous 50</span></b>....and we'll see where it goes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Day #1 - I started this last year and set it aside because the instruction I was receiving....quit on me! Even though my dear friend Tommy Nelson was supportive and kept saying....<i>Everyday! Everyday! Pick it up and play it EVERYDAY!</i> I allowed the craziness of life to stand in the way of me and my banjo. I may not be Earl Scruggs by June 6, 2015, but I'll be playing better than I am now. Tommy...I made you a promise and I plan to keep it! If I learn to play with half the passion you play with, I'll be a happy woman! Thank you for having faith in me.</span></div>
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Red Fifty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377651671022577058noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-452526615176488951.post-64600588735264170782014-04-14T17:34:00.001-07:002014-04-14T17:34:32.136-07:00Joy for a Woman's Soul<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">As I started to pull my thoughts together for this blog post, I searched my many photos of flowers and architectural items because, other than my family, I love to photograph the unexpected and well, I just love flowers too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This photo is...in stackable order from top to bottom....Kiley, Robin (me!), Robbie, Nannie and Dad. Five generations of joining hands, pulling together and as you can see from Nannie's grip...refusing to let go! JOY. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I've had a dream, vision, call it what you want for the last 4-5 years or so to revive our women's ministry at church. For years my prayer has been....God show me what I need to do to for this thirsty ministry. Last week the direction changed a little....well it changed 'a lot a little'!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">God - tell me what YOU want me to do and I'll do it. In a matter of minutes, I'd taken over the Young Women's Sunday School class, talked about plans for the women's ministry and headed for home not even worried in the slightest how I'd manage to pull all this together. JOY. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I picked up my Daily Devotional today and the message for today......The Joy of Being Me!...........<em>I fling joy - beyond my next door neighbor's fence, clear across town and into the universe. Then it curves right back around to me. Sometimes with a whack on the head when I need it. Sometimes with a thwack into my heart. But it always comes back. No doubt about it.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Now back to the Young Women's Sunday School class...........If you are a young woman between the ages of 18-25, I invite you to come to our class. You will be blessed! You will be inspired! You will laugh and possibly cry, but you will find JOY...because God promises it will be there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I love Pinterest and started my search there. I typed in 'cow painting' and looked at what seemed like hundreds of possibilities. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Finally, with the scroll of a finger THE cow appeared! I couldn't tap on it quick enough to take me to the web-link. All excitement, including the smile on my face and flash in my eyes immediately vanished with the words....NO LONGER AVAILABLE!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">If you know me, you know I'm not a quitter.......I kept searching....found the artist....no luck! Even found some other possibilities and all wonderful, but not MY cow. I had to resign to the fact that this was not going to be an easy task and if this cow was meant to be in my kitchen, it would appear. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">In the meantime, I became friends with T-bone, Lola & Millie at the Meadow's Farm! Love these three and their personalities. Yes....personality!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Imagine my excitement when I was scrolling through Facebook early one morning when one of my favorite Facebook pages...Antique Farm House posted a giveaway......and it was MY cow! I could hardly contain myself! I wanted to order it right away fearful it would be sold out or something, but hey I've got just as much chance as anyone to win it too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The drawing was in four days...I can wait! I can wait! I can wait! (I know what you are thinking....order the daggone painting and if you win, return the one you bought!) I checked into that and this painting could not be returned. No worries - I need to learn a little patience anyhow! D'lawd it was killing me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She arrived and needed a name! I already knew I was going to use the name 'Goad' somehow because Stephen's grandparents used to farm this land and yes, had cows! (That's why I wanted the painting in the first place). However, I want her to have a clever folksy name.......<em>Goadie</em> came to mind immediately and I loved it! But what else...she either needs a middle name or a last name....I prefer a middle name. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I was just about set with <em>Goadie Maude</em> and asked Stephen what Grannie Goad's first name was......Nellie! Oh My Goodness! Are you kidding me! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you are thinking of joining us, don't be afraid of the walk! It's not a run....It's not a fast paced trot....It's a leisurely stroll through Governor's Land and only two miles. You walk that far when grocery shopping....at Short Pump shopping....or at a flea market! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> If you are planning to dip the cookies into white chocolate like I did. You might as well wait until after the cookies have cooled completely before starting the melting process. It only takes a few minutes and you don't want to dip warm cookies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Line your cookie sheets with parchment paper and start dipping! I tipped the bowl up a little so I could get as much on one side as possible. Let the extra chocolate fall off into your bowl and then place on the parchment paper. (Now you can put them close together).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I had leftover chocolate! Imagine that! I sure wasn't going to let it go to waste, so I double two Ziploc bags and poured the rest into the bag. I let it all pool into one corner and barely snipped off a corner. See where I'm going with this?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I drizzled the undipped portion of the cookie with the chocolate and then let them cool for about 20 minutes. The chocolate doesn't take long to harden and after not having much of an appetite this week......I assumed the position on the couch with my newly created carrot cake cookie and enjoyed every bite!</span></div>
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