Blue Roses and Purple Paisleys

Where Have I Been?!

2012-01-24T20:02:00.002-08:00

Hello. For those of you who have asked where have I been? Well.....here I am. We bought a house this past September 2011,and have been busy with the adjustment of living in a new home that comes with ten acres. No....I'm not bragging, that's just a statement. It's been overwhelming at moments. But wonderful at the same time. Thank you so much for asking about me.....I do appreciate it. That's my cat,Flash....in case you were wondering.
Here are the pumpkins my three children craved on their own,this past October.
The view from my upstairs deck.
My 11 year old daughter made this cake on New Years Eve. That's an explanation mark after the 2012.....if you were wondering.
A picture from one of my magazines.....I'm trying to get inspired for updating my new home.
My 11 year old daughter made these pretzels the other day. She loves to bake and cook. Yes....I do cook and bake too...ha,ha,ha....
Yes.....the last six months have been busy, physically and emotionally exhausting. I do realize that I'm not the only person to buy a house and move. But I'm probably the only one to quit blogging,ha,ha,ha.....no seriously.....I quit blogging because I realized, that I had quit journal writing. Which is a big no,no for me. So I stopped blogging. I knew I needed to find a balance between my blogging and journal writing. What I write in my journals is way more important than what I could ever blog to the world. Because my journals are for my posterity to read. Those future individuals are very important to me,and I want them to know my thoughts about everything that I think and feel. Yet.....here I am. I hope to blog this year,and keep a balance on bogging and writing at home, and also not let my emotions get the better of me. It's so easy to get down and feel that no one reads,or cares about what I have to say. When that is never the truth. I hope that I keep things in perspective, that it doesn't matter what I feel. What matters,is getting the word out. Whatever it is that God wants me to get out.... So here I am.....and Hello 2012!!

The Republic HasTruly Fallen! - Alex Jones Tv 1/3

2011-08-25T07:58:00.000-07:00

Luke 12:54-59 And he (Jesus) said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west,
straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is. And when ye see the south wind blow,ye,say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass. Ye hypocrites,ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth;but how is it that ye do not discern this time? Yea,and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right? When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate,as thou art in the way,give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge,and the judge deliver thee to the officer,and the officer cast thee into prison. I tell thee,thou shalt not depart thence,till thou hast paid the very last mite.

Everyday living has kept me too busy from blogging,but I'm still here,and paying attention to the news. I felt compelled by the Holy Ghost to post the video and bible verses today. Let us all continue to pray that all of America wakes up, and takes our government back for the people,by the people. There is hope in the Lord,and He is in control of His world. Lest we forget.

First Rose of the Summer

2011-05-21T07:59:00.001-07:00

This is just so exciting for me....to see the first rose bloom of the summer season! My husband bought this rose bush for me a couple of months ago,and I can't remember the exact name. Is it a hybrid tea rose? Whatever it is, it smells divine. I have a couple of books on roses to read,and have been on you tube. Watching videos on how to prune summer roses. Hope you enjoy your week-end doing whatever it is you like to do....see ya next time.

Fishing Lures and Fondant Roses

2011-05-17T18:10:00.001-07:00

My twelve year old son is an avid fisherman. He recently decided to create his own fishing lures. He carves, sands, paints,applies hooks, and lips for lures all by hand, with no help from dad or me.
Here's what he has made so far,and yes they work. He's been catching bass out of the pond.

10 year old Rosy Posy has taught herself how to make fondant,and create roses out of the fondant. No kidding! She got on you tube and looked it up.
My kids never cease to amaze me! Let me tell you. I'm always running around worrying if everyone is learning enough,and nagging everyone to death, about how much computer, and x-box time they spend wasting away....lol....with creative people like this. Worrying be gone!

Baby Geese Growing Fast!

2011-05-17T16:50:00.000-07:00

Hey there. I know....long time...and no blogging...huh?! I thought doing a lighthearted post would help me ease back into the blogging mode. Here are the baby geese we got at the beginning of April.

Look at those honkers! So sassy! In a few weeks they'll be ready to live on the pond. See ya next time...much sooner.

Strangeness of Lady Gaga

2011-03-11T06:56:00.000-08:00

Hi. I know, where have I been? Nothing major going on, just living day to day. Several times I've wanted to post on the subject of Lady Gaga. Like when she was carried in an egg at the Grammys,and incubated inside it for three hours before she performed Born this Way! She said she needed the time to," transform". Transform into what?! I did quite a bit of occult research on that little diddy,but it was taking so long that I ended up putting my notes aside,and decided to leave the whole business of her craziness alone!( sigh...catching my breath!) Basically what I found out was that the egg in theosophy symbolizes not only rebirth. Which is kind of a no brainier for most of us. But more importantly, transformation. Which is interesting,because that's exactly what she said she needed to do before performing the song. Also when Lady Gaga emerges out of the egg,and on to the stage. You notice that her shoulders are pointy and that they are meant to look like flesh,apart of her body. Yes, I know it was just cosmetic make up. But what was/is the message that she is trying to convey to us the unsuspecting public through this song. Yes. I get the surface level meaning of the song. Which is about being born homosexual and that one must except it. Yet..... there is a deeper meaning than just singing about being born gay. On Vigilant Citizen there is a very interesting, well researched article on the song Born This Way. The very same subject matter that I was trying to research on my own a few weeks ago. Only much more cohesive,and well written. Than anything I could have done. You really need to give this subject matter the time of day. I know a lot of people want to just pooh,pooh her,and call it,"show business". I know many Christians want to latch on to the message of being," born gay",and only preach on that. When in reality we need to be looking deeper,and have a clear understanding about what kind of transformation she is singing about. What she is really singing about is transforming the way we think about everything. To blur the lines between good and evil. Just for example. Secular culture over the last 60 years have taught people to only have one or two children. To even voluntarily,"fix" themselves from having anymore kids. This started out with people who didn't follow Christ's teachings,but over the years this way of thinking has invaded the church. Today if you have more than three or four children(which is usually considered a big family by today's standards), and you go to church,and decide to have more children. I guarantee you,someone in your church will question you as to why you would want more kids. As if the idea is slightly amusing,or act like you're a nut case. Or even shake their heads in dismay. As if you've done something wrong. When of all people. They should be the ones rejoicing with you,about the prospects of a new living soul that could come to know Christ,and enlarge the kingdom of God. Any way......that's not what this post is about. What I'm trying to point out is how easy it is for Satan to influence us who call ourselves Christians. Without evening knowing it. Satan wants to blur the way you think about family, church, work.....life in general. So that we can not hear the Holy Spirit clearly when He speaks to us through the Word of God (Bible). I don't know about you,but when my kids ask me questions about the weirdness of Lady Gaga. I want to be able to give them a well informed answer for the weirdness. Not just a generic,"Well you see kids, Satan is using her. It's evil. So don't listen to her!" That's just not a good enough answer for kids who are ten and older. It's too easy for them to compromise their values and say that it's just a song.( which is what my example was all about,how easy it is to compromise) The next generation needs/deserves to know what kind of principalities we fight. Well......If you made it this far reading,then I'm very impressed!! I know. I tend to get too wordy when I get on my little soap box....sorry for that. I can't seem to change that part of myself. But if you believe we are in a Spiritual battle then head over to Vigilant Citizen and read the article. Thanks for stopping by.

Smoke Screens

2011-03-02T15:58:00.000-08:00

I just spent most of this afternoon trying to write a post about the John Galliano scandal and the hypocrisy of it all. Anyone who writes about anything in this world, knows that careful research must be done.....will understand the frustration when the computer crashes, losing entry and all research.......ARGHHHH.......(pulling on hair). When I restarted my computer it hit me with what I needed to write about. Which wasn't about John Galliano,or Charlie Sheen,or any other fallen star. But instead to remind you, and myself that these are smoke screens. To keep us distracted from what's really going on. We've got a mid-east crisis like no other at the moment. Oil prices are climbing, the dollar is being devalued. People...... With that being said.....get your houses in order,take care of your families, have a storage pantry. Us Americans used to can food,stock up on extras for that possible emergency. We need to get back to basics....don't fall for the smoke screens called Hollywood, and Paris Fashion Week.......

More Chemtrails

2011-02-21T17:07:00.000-08:00

Weird huh?! This was taken outside my backyard Sunday the 13th of February 2011. It was a gorgeous, and one of the first warm days we had so far this winter. (I live in the St. Louis area.)
I just hate it when I see these trails in the sky. What is it?! I know the difference between a contrail,and a chemtrail. A contrail will quickly dissipate behind the plane as it is flying. These trails do not dissipate,instead they spread out,and become milky, hazy looking clouds. Did you watch the Infowars interview with Ben Livingston? I did and it was very interesting. It has nothing to do with contrails,or chemtrails. But everything to do with cloud seeding. You should watch it.

My Sweetie Valentine!

2011-02-14T13:53:00.001-08:00

My sweetie pie!
This is a typical,"us" moment.....hehehe.....Happy Valentine's Day!

Wonder Woman Globalized?

2011-02-01T19:11:00.000-08:00

Okay....so I'm about six months late with this update. But here it goes! I recently became curious about my favorite superhero. So I went over to DC Comics to check her out. Low and behold....I find Wonder Woman has been given a make over. This happened June of 2010. I immediately noticed that her new costume had dropped all of its U.S.A. paraphernalia , in exchange for what looked like a gothic biker outfit. Upon closer inspection I asked my self,"Is DC trying to make Wonder Woman more globally appealing? With a little more investigation on the Internet. I found a fox news article in which the globalization of Wonder Woman was discussed. Here's what Jim Lee, artist and DC Comics Co publisher had to say in his own words,"We decided to go for broke, take no prisoners and let me tell you—it was difficult. Wonder Woman’s costume is so infused into our understanding of the identity of the character that it took many numerous back and forths ’til we broke down what existed, got back metaphorically to the clay from which Wonder Woman started and something new started to form," Lee wrote. "So we played down and scaled back the iconic elements—the stars, the eagles, the double WW’s, lightened up the motifs and added armor which could pass as street gear. Is that so? That's just what we need. A mean looking gothic biker chic to save the day. Oh! How inspiring! (denote the sarcasm in my voice) It's also discussed that changing her costume,and losing the Americana elements would help translate her into a big screen movie. That would be fashionably pleasing to a lucrative international market. Oh I see how it is....America the land of the free,home of the brave wouldn't generate any money. Now that we're,"green,and global"! That's the new America. Now don't get me wrong. I don't have a problem with DC Comics tweaking Wonder Woman's costume. I do have 15 and 12 year old sons. So covering up Wonder Woman a little bit isn't such a bad idea. But getting rid of the Americana elements of the costume? So much for her being an ambassador of peace for the U.S.A.

Here's what the iconic Linda Carter had to say about Wonder Woman's change in clothes,"She’s got an attitude, and if this is the new thing she wants to wear, well by God she’s going to wear it,” Carter said. “And I like that. And I hope somewhere in the story someone mentions, where’s the old one? And she says, 'Get over it. Ooookay.....So we need to just get over it....huh! Why does Linda sound so peeved? Is she irritated at us Americans. Sheesh! I mean really....where is our global spirit? How dare we expect Wonder Woman to keep her American red,white and blue. Wonder Woman was developed during World War 2 by Mouton Marston. with the intent to be a moral booster for those of us left at home. (I'm not going to go into the psychology of the creating of Wonder Woman the pros and cons of it).....but the point is....she was created as an ,"American" superhero. Period! End of subject! Yet..... Dc Comics is poised to help the young, and old alike to forget about anything with such patriotic notions. Is this a sign of the times? The patriotic candle of the U.S.A. dimming,and being blown out by the trade winds called globalism? Unfortunately dear reader I believe so......

See Something Say Something at the Super Bowl?

2011-02-01T16:56:00.000-08:00

I don't know about you. But I'm tired of this bull crap,ya that's right. I said bull crap! In the Dallas News we have Janet Napolitano speaking to the media with Milt Ahlerich, NFL vice president of security,and Arlington Police Chief Theron Bowman. She has brought her,"See Something,Say Something" campaign to the Super Bowl. See you're supposed to feel safe at the Super Bowl by suspiciously eyeballing the guy,or gal sitting next to you while cheering your team on. Come on folks! We the people are not the terrorist. We the people only want to have a good time at the Super Bowl. I'm telling you! This is unnecessary! Stop being suspicious of other Americans. We've got to reach out to each other,lend a helping hand to one another. This See Something,Say Something campaign smacks of Brown Shirts,and short black mustaches!

Early Valentine Cupcakes

2011-01-31T20:24:00.001-08:00

Who can resist such scrumptious looking cupcakes. Made by such a sweet baker all by herself! She loves to cook,but baking is her specialty! These vanilla cupcakes hit the spot,and satisfied the sweet tooth. Hope you have someone sweet to make you sweets!

Forum For the Future Megacities On the Move ?

2011-01-29T07:14:00.000-08:00

Have you heard of Forum for the Future before? Here's what they have to say about themselves in their own words..... They are a U.K. think tank organization that partners with governments,and huge corporations such as PepsiCo,Vodafone,AzkoNobel, to help think, and plan together a better future for the world. Figuring out ways to cut carbon emissions, have better urban transportation, help people change their way of consuming etc... Doesn't sound like such a bad thing? What do you think? I'm not here to bash this organization. I just want to get the information out there. If we don't start thinking for ourselves,someone else will do the thinking for us,and plan our future. Here are the four possible future scenarios that forum for the future created for the year 2040. You need to watch them in the order that I have posted them. Here is a disclaimer from forum for the future...."Forum for the Future’s scenarios are not predictions or depictions of desirable futures which we wish to promote, and they do not represent our vision of a sustainable future. They are pictures of different possible futures, designed to help people understand the major trends that are shaping our world. They aim to challenge, inspire and excite, so that people feel motivated to plan for a better, more sustainable future. "Ok....then what is their vision of the future?? Just asking. "Planned-opolis" doesn't sound like my vision of the future. It sounds more like George Orwell's 1984. "Sprawl-ville", sounded like an episode of Dr.Who when he travels to a parallel New York City,only to find people living in their vehicles, stuck in a traffic jam which has lasted for 20 years. I won't even comment on the other two supposed," possibilities". What you need to know is that these,"charitable think tank organizations" are real and influence the way we think, consume,and live our lives. Yes fellow Christian, you too. Lets pay attention to what goes on in high places.

Eldest Son is 15 Today!

2011-01-27T10:05:00.000-08:00

15 years ago on this same date there was snow on the ground,just as there is today. There's a picture of a 22 year old me in a hospital bed looking tired,yet smiling, holding a squirming nine pound baby boy. Much has changed.....except for the snow. He can get what I can't reach on the top shelf. He can cook dinner,and sometimes does. He can help his father work on the truck. He fishes, deer,and goose hunts with his father,and brother too. Gone are the days of sippy cups,and sounding out letters,and spending so much time with mom. But that's okay. I will continue to pray,and have faith that he allows his Heavenly Father to lead him,and turn him into the man that God wants him to bed. Happy Birthday Jacob Nathanial.

How's It Going?

2011-01-26T12:13:00.000-08:00
So. I've been in an apathetic mood lately which has resulted in me not having much to say out here in Internet space. That's what it feels like ya know. The Internet has always felt like what outer space would be. Is anyone out there? Houston we have a problem. (Sigh) So. Where has this apathy come from? Well....the sinful flesh for starters. Then I saw a you tube video this month that was about the bird and fish,and animal deaths being linked to HARRP. I'm not even going to post the video. It basically said that the gulf oil drilling mess and the harrp towers were connected, and could cause the Mississippi Valley to have a massive earthquake, sink and flood. That we better get prepared. Uh! I and my extended family live in the Mississippi Valley. What's to prepare for? If we're going to sink and be flooded and lose everything! Maybe even our lives! Why bother! So much for that food pantry storage! Hell, we might as well go to the boat and blow it all on the roulette wheel! Needless to say,major apathy set in! Now I haven't breathed a word about watching this video to anyone I know. No! Not even the husband. I refuse to be a chicken little. Last night though, I watched a much different you tube video. A channel that I subscribe to. It slowly stirred me out of my apathy. Watch the video Okay,so Sonya was talking about using the energy/ power of love,to combat the Illuminati,and how they use fear to prey on people. This made me think of 1 Corinthians 13. I went an read that chapter to myself after watching the video. I use an authorized KJV bible. Which uses the word,"charity" instead of love. Now the reason why the scholars of 1611 used charity instead of plain old,"love" is because the word love has always been too broad of a term in our English language. You can love your pet dog, love your best friend, love your spouse,and also love your kids. But is it the same kind of love for all four? No. I didn't think so. The ancient Greeks had four different words for love,with four different meanings. Eros, Agape, Phileo, Storge. The Apostle Paul used the Greek word Agape when writing 1 Corinthians 13. Agape means a devoted, kind, self denying, sacrificial kind of love for others. In fact we may not be eager to exhibit this kind of love but are willing to do so. Whatever the cost may be. This is the kind of love that Jesus showed to us by dying on the cross for our sins. The Apostle Paul knew,and understood that he and the rest of us Christians were to exhibit this same kind of love towards Jesus Christ first,and then our fellow mankind. So the English scholars had to find an English equivalent to the word Agape. This word was Charity. It had a much deeper meaning in the seventeenth century,and it was the closet word in the English language that meant a devoted, kind, self denying, sacrificial love. Not just donating a bag of food to the local poor house. These thoughts made me think of the disciple Stephen in the book of Acts 6 :8 thru chapter 7. Stephen showed the ultimate form of charity to Jesus Christ. By telling the Hebrews what they didn't want to hear. That Jesus was the the Messiah,and that they were a,"stiff necked" people that always resisted the Holy Ghost! These words won Stephen a first class ticket to Heaven. Because the people stoned him to death. But even then Stephen called out to God and asked that the," Lord lay not this sin to their charge". Stephen showed charity to the people as he was dying for Christ. Before he said that, God opened up Heaven and allowed Stephen to see Jesus on the right hand of God. Which I know must have given Stephen the strength to show that much charity to the people stoning him. What a powerful testimony of Agape love that must have been for the Apostle Paul to witness before his conversion. Yes, remember it was a young man named," Saul "that the people laid their clothes at his feet. And I'm sure Paul remembered that moment when writing those words in chapter 13. Along with everything else that he had already endured for Christ also. Not all of us believers are destined for martyr dome. But if we are to fight against evil,then as Sonya said in the video. We have to fight with love. If you call yourself a Christian,then it must be love towards Jesus. That is the only way to combat the fear that the Illuminati put out. I'm not talking about the,"Jesus loves you and so do I" all smiles and happy feel good love. But charity that is bold,and sometimes makes you ,or other people feel uncomfortable. Or even ridiculed. Living for Christ is not some gentle boat ride. It's a rollicking adventure with some death defying curves. On a side note. I think it's interesting that the Illuminati have special numbers that are sacred to them. 13 is one of them. And what chapter is,"the Love chapter" (as I Corinthians 13 is called) why the number 13. Also Stephen saw Jesus sitting on the right hand of God. What do occultist/new agers always talk about. The left hand path. (you can do a search on this term, I don't want my blog linked to anything that evil.) See...these Lucifer loving elitist,and even everyday people who are hoodwinked into this death loving religion, love all things in opposition to God. They do everything contrary to Christ. My eldest son who will be 15 tomorrow said it well. He figured these occultist saw the love chapter,and decided to use the number 13 in their numerology garbage. But that God knew that,and that it wouldn't matter. Because the spiritual war was won thru Christ. In conclusion my apathy has left,and thanks be to God for Christ reminding me that there is hope in Him. And I need not worry about the Mississippi Valley sinking,and flooding....hehehe! ( those who know me personally will get a good chuckle)

Invisible Tanks Soon to be a Reality

2011-01-10T10:32:00.000-08:00
Good day. While the mainstream media,and alternative news has been a buzz about the assassination attempt on Arizona Representative Gabrielle Gifford. I stumbled across a small article on the U.K. Telegraph talking about,"invisible tanks" that should be ready for the British army to use,in the next five years. The technology is called e-camouflage,an electric type of ink that would allow the tank to grab images of the surrounding area,and blend in. The, "electronic ink" seems to be built into sensors that would be attached to the tank. Sounds like science fiction? Think again. I personally think this invisible tank technology,cloaks,suits and whatever else they can make invisible for war has,and is already being used. The tip off is....when the news tells you what science is hoping to accomplish in a certain amount of time. Then they're already using the technology. And No, scientist don't get their ideas from Hollywood. It's the other way around. Hollywood movies,and syfy television is used to precondition you to dismiss such things as," invisible tanks",or anything made invisible. Until the elites are ready to reveal the technology to us little people. Then we think,"wow...cool". Like a bunch of dumb heads! Anyway, if you didn't want to hear about invisible tanks,but instead about the Arizona shooting,then I suggest reading a few articles from Infowars . Sorry ,but I just don't have the energy to write about a crazed,occult dabbling, grim reaper wearing, possible mind controlled, drugged individual today. Lets just pray for Rep. Gabrielle Gifford,and for the families who lost loved ones.

Mother Nature Helps to Expose the Ugly Truth

2011-01-03T18:44:00.000-08:00
This ain't over by a long shot. I might live in the St.Louis area but,I was born in Amory Mississippi. Was raised on the Gulf Coast Of Southwest Florida in Fort Myers/Sanibel Island, since the age of 9 years old. I didn't move away from the Gulf Coast until I was 34 years old. I know what these Gulf Beaches should look like. They should look like powdered white sugar. With no bags of any kind of trash at all, laying around the edge of the water line,or stained with oil of any kind. The Gulf Coast is renown for it's pristine white beaches.

Say Hello to My Little Cabinet

2011-01-03T14:51:00.000-08:00
(You can click the pictures to enlarge.) I found this cream colored cabinet at my local thrift store last week for $20 bucks,and the gold magazine holder for just $3. I thought the cabinet could hold our important school books,such as math, grammar, etc...and other items such as paper,pencils....all of those things that tend to clutter up your kitchen/house if you homeschool.
You might be thinking that $20 is a lot for a thrift store item. But this little cabinet is sold pine! Someone decided to paint it,not me. I thought my cookbooks would fit nicely into the magazine holder,and the linen table cloth is a thrift store find too,but bought at an earlier date. See the potato/onion holder to the left? My husband made that in high school. It sat in his parents garage for years just gathering dust,and grim. My father in law recently told me about it, so we took it home, and cleaned it up. What a treasure! So handy! Remember when public highschool actual had shop,and home economics classes? And you really did create something useful to use. So that's what I've been doing at the beginning of this new year. Trying to find ways to be tastefully organized,for a fraction of the cost. I love old junk anyway. So this is fun for me. See you next time in Internet land.

When Birds Fall Out of the Sky!

2011-01-03T12:37:00.001-08:00
So......I purposefully ignored all news, facebook, and blogs for the last two weeks. In order to make merriment with the family for Christmas,and New Years. You know...try and live like it was 1992 again, when cell phones,and the Internet were not an everyday part of life. Try and swallow a,"blue pill" for the holidays. Only to wake up this morning, to find out that I'm living in an Alfred Hitchcock movie. Birds suddenly dropping dead from the sky in Beebe Arkansas. Sheesh! I tried to listen to Alex this morning,but I just couldn't hack it. I'm already the kind of person who tries to eat, wash, and live as," Au natural" as possible. Where can we run to if we can't breathe the air!? This kind of stuff just freaks me out. It doesn't take much to freak me out. Just ask my husband. He's always the voice of reason. Thank goodness I have him. Anyway....here's what the local news in Arkansas reported about the freakish bird incident. Don't you just love how the news reports this.....just a mystery, no answers, some testing will be done but we'll never tell you the results....just go on with life...la,la,la,la...... I wonder how many people in that local area will just shrug this incident off? I Hate that,yes with a capital H! What do you think? Do thousands of birds just randomly drop dead out of the sky? Come on! This smells of Big government,and environmental testing. Did you see the guys in suits,and gas masks while picking up the dead birds? Oh Well.... Happy New Year...la,la,la,la......(tires to swallow a blue pill).

Blue Roses Gone for Christmas

2010-12-23T13:41:00.000-08:00
Merry Christmas! We're off to celebrate Christmas with extended family. Normal posting should resume some time after the 28th. Have a safe holiday filled with lots of love with family,and friends!

Crazy Quilting Project

2010-12-21T17:39:00.001-08:00
You can enlarge the photos. To better see the fabric.
So....ya.....I thought I'd take a break from the,"heavy" posting. I realize that this blog was originally supposed to be about everyday home life at the Denault household. Yet.... somehow, it has taken a life of its own,and turned into a political/social blog about our freedoms in American too. But that's how we roll at the Denault household. We talk about everything,and anything. We are creative people,and thinkers too. This crazy quilt project is in the works to become a table runner for my dining room table. It has some Christmas fabric included,not a whole lot, but some none the less. I don't ever do anything completely traditionally. No...it won't get done in time for this Christmas. But I'll have it ready by the next Christmas. As you can see, it's in the beginning stages. Once I have the fabrics,and lace sewn into place. I'll add the embroidery stitches at the seams between the fabrics,and I'll add beads, and whatever else I can managed to sew on it. Crazy quilting is my favorite way to quilt. I love to feel the different textures in the fabric. I enjoy seeing the different patterns that I come across in new,or recycled fabric. One of my all time favorite things to do, is to visit the second hand/thrift store. And see what kind of fabrics I can find to use. Old clothing, prom dresses, curtains, bed sheets, can make some of the best fabrics to use. What do you like to create/ write/ do, in your down time? On a side note I want to let you know about another wonderful blogger. She has three blogs. Mater reads, musemater, and materarts . See ya later until next time.

Paul Watson: "The Stazi Crypto East Germany Decaying Banana Republic" - ...

2010-12-20T16:15:00.000-08:00

Plato's Allegory of The Cave,and How It Relates to Us

2010-12-19T06:27:00.000-08:00
If you want to skip this entry. Then please watch the video I've posted at the end.

I've been trying to read Plato's Republic for the last six months or so,and not making much progress. I'm not into mans philosophy. It's real simple for me. I believe on Jesus Christ of Nazareth who saves me from my death in sin. Romans 6:23, Acts 2:38 With that being said. Plato's Republic simply has no value for me. Man's problem is sin,and need Jesus Christ to save them. I want to better understand the mind set of the elites, who run our society,and pop culture. Understand the enemies plans. Why the elites think the way they do,and treat us ordinary people in such a dumbed down fashion. That keeps our society in ignorance. I find it very hard to share these things with other Christian brothers,and sisters in Christ. Simply because of the sin factor. Jesus said there would be wars,and rumors of wars Matthew 6:24. I find that many Christians think that these acts of war, rumors of war,and genocide around the world. Are just random acts of sin. With no purpose behind the sinful act. They simply balk at the idea that there is a power elite of men,women,a shadow government that runs our nation,and other nations. Do these Christians think that the anti-christ will just randomly pop up one day? With no history leading up to that point? Paul said in Ephesians 6:12, that we wrestle not against flesh and blood,but against principalities,against powers,against the rulers of the darkness of this world,against spiritual wickedness in high places. What high places do Christians think Paul is talking about? If not with the super wealthy who hide behind their charities,and supposed good deeds. Most of these people are not God fearing Christians as you might want to believe. They're into all sorts of occult practices. Families such as the Rockefellers, Rothschilds, Bill,and Melinda Gates, Ted Turner, to only name a few. Just do some research, instead of playing farmville on Facebook! They're only interested in controlling the population of mankind. They have all of the money they need. It's about power.

Now we know from history that the Greeks,and Romans both had oligarchies that were in control of their governments behind the scenes. The Senate was a show for the public. In fact only a man who held so much property,and money could run for the senate. Ordinary people weren't even allowed to think about running for the senate. The senate in reality was a battleground for who was going to control money,power,armies,and ordinary people. The Romans kept the masses entertained with games,and sports. To keep the public distracted. Sound familiar? The United States was hijacked by the banking elite when the Federal Reserve was formed into being in 1913. Our congress sign it into being, they gave our nation over to the bankers.

I fear that I'm beginning to ramble. It's hard to keep it short and simple. It's all inter-related. My point was ......what was my point?.....Ah.....it was trying to help others see the reality of our situation here in America,and around the world. That life,and history are not just a bunch of random acts of sin. That there is a purpose to the sin. Which always goes back to Satan,and mankind wanting to be God, Genesis 3: 4&5. There really are people in the good ole U.S.A.,and around the world, that would like to see you dead. Or have very limited freedom to live as you see fit. In their eyes you are not worthy to live,or have much freedom. Christian, Muslim, Hindu,whatever your religion,skin color,nationality may be. No one is exempt. Because you're not one of,"them". The elites have no allegiance to any country. The world is their home,and they don't like us little people. If you've made it this far reading this long entry. Bless your heart! I leave you with an article at infowars,and this animation of Plato's allegory of The Cave. This is what I was trying......but not doing a very good job of.... to explain. The elites would like to keep us in the dark.....a cave so to speak.

Conspiracy Theory With Jesse Ventura, Season 2 Episode 7 (BP OIL SPILL) ...

2010-12-16T17:04:00.000-08:00
If you have a blog,post this episode on it. We need to get the word out,and educate the public.

Audit the Fed in 2011

2010-12-14T16:58:00.000-08:00
Audit the Fed in 2011 Lets hope,pray,do a rain dance, and dance an Irish jig. Hopefully, with Ron Paul leading the subcommittee. They'll get somewhere this coming year,with auditing the Fed. Lord knows! They need auditing,and brought under scrutiny. Check out Ron Paul's link above,and read what he has to say.

Iphone Patriot App, A.K.A. Snitch App.

2010-12-13T14:05:00.000-08:00
This may not be very important to you. But I have an Iphone,as many other Americans do too. I found this app disturbing. Here's what the website for the Patriot App has to say
Mobilizing the Globe

Citizen Concepts announces the launch of PatriotApp^TM, the world's first iPhone application that empowers citizens to assist government agencies in creating safer, cleaner, and more efficient communities via social networking and mobile technology. This app was founded on the belief that citizens can provide the most sophisticated and broad network of eyes and ears necessary to prevent terrorism, crime, environmental negligence, or other malicious behavior.

(See Photos Here)

Simply download, report (including pictures) and submit information to relevant government agencies, employers, or publish incident data to social network tools.

Key Features:

Integrated into Federal Agencies points of contacts
FBI
EPA
GAO
CDC

Custom integration with user employers
Fully integrated with Social Media (Facebook, Twitter)
Multiple menus and data fields
View FBI Most Wanted
Simple graphical user interface

Uses:

Enable citizens to record and communicate:

National Security, Suspicious activities, Crime

Government Waste

Environmental Crime or possible violations

White collar crime

Workplace harassment, discrimination, or other violations

Public Health concerns

(See Photos of PatriotApp)

PatriotApp encourages active citizen participation in the War on Terror and in protecting their families and surrounding communities.

Okay....so this new phone app comes from Citizen Concepts,which is a Florida Space coast software company. Devoted to the belief that smart phone technology will transform the work place. Oh really? How so? By spying on each other,and tattle telling on each other. That wouldn't make me feel safe at all in the work place. Why this big push for regular citizens to report on,"suspicious" behavior,nine years after 9-11 all of sudden? By the way. What is suspicious behavior? What you think is suspicious,and what I think is suspicious are probably two different things. Remember the movie Jaws 2 ? When Sheriff Brody sees the suspicious looking shadow in the water near the beach. He rang the alarm bell,and then ran onto the beach shaking his gun around,scaring the heck out of everybody. Sure....in the end there ended up being another shark in the water. There will always be another shark in the water. It's the same with evil. It will always be here. Yet, we don't need to live our lives in fear, paranoia,and suspicion of another terrorist attack. Or of each other. Because that gives evil men,and evil governments more control over us. Don't download this app!

Pot Calling the Kettle Black

2010-12-11T18:07:00.001-08:00
With all of this news swirling around the Wiki Leaks saga. I had to add in Valdimir Putin's two cents. Because I think it makes a valid point.

Morning Coffee

2010-12-10T07:16:00.000-08:00
Good morning. Had a little home made something with my coffee. These are tea cookies,with some chocolate spread on the inside. They also make the house smell good,while baking. Who needs Yankee Candle!
My backyard this morning was teaming with the hustle and bustle of God's creatures. Such a lovely, sunny, quite morning. The kids still asleep in bed. In between taking batches of cookies out of the oven. The cat and I sat watching this free show. He on the floor. I from the dining room table,looking out the sliding glass doors. I saw three Northern Flicker woodpeckers, a couple of sassy Blue Jays. A slew of Cardinals, and finches hoping, and flitting about. Fox squirrels running back, and forth across the yard. Silly geese honking, landing on the nearby pond. Beautiful sunshine-y day!

Alex Calls FBI During Live Broadcast to Report Illegal Activities at Pen...

2010-12-09T19:04:00.000-08:00

This was too good,to not post. I don't need to add anything. The video speaks for itself.

Walmart Public Service Announcement

2010-12-06T19:33:00.000-08:00
Okay! I hate to break up all of the cozy Christmas Cheer. But reality reared its spooky head this evening,while reading the news on line. If you've read George Orwell's book 1984,or watched the movie. Then this ought to be a red flag. Don't be so naive,or compartmentalized. I don't know about you. But I don't want to hear this when checking out at Wal-mart. Time to wake up folks,and smell the coffee. This won't keep us safe. This causes us to be paranoid,and distrustful of other United States citizens.

Shortbread Update

2010-12-06T11:06:00.000-08:00
I just couldn't resist! Only dipping the ends of the cookie, just wasn't good enough for me. You certainly only need to eat one these babies! Talk about rich in flavor! See the post below on how to make these delicious creations.

Yum! Christmas Treats!

2010-12-06T10:22:00.001-08:00
These brown sugar shortbread cookies are so easy to create! Only two sticks of butter,three quarters light brown sugar,two teaspoons of vanilla,and two cups of all purpose flour. Roll the dough into logs,you pick the size of the cookies. You can make them short,long,thick,small,whatever. You decide.( I did roll mine into about two inch long longs. So mine are fairly large. ) Then you only need one cookie to eat,lol! After the shortbread is cooled off. Melt a cup of your favorite chocolate chips,with a tablespoon of butter. Dip ends of shortbread in the chocolate. Then dip in finely chopped pecans,or any nut of your choice. Then go get a cup of your favorite coffee, tea,or cocoa, and enjoy! Merry Christmas!

Christmas Cheer!

2010-12-01T15:02:00.000-08:00
Thought I'd take a break on such serious matters,and have a bit of fun.
Here's some Christmas Cheer.
I put the thrift store items to use on the book shelves. Some of the items,such as the girls. I've had a long time,and are out all year. I gave the girls,"red scarfs" to wear. They wanted to get dressed up for Christmas too! You can click the pictures to enlarge.
Giraffes, teddy bears, sea shells.....they can be Christmas-y too.
Hope you're Christmas season is filled with good cheer,and loved ones. Merry Christmas!

Drudge Report Influence Causes TSA To Back Over Thanksgiving

2010-11-29T06:00:00.001-08:00
Good Morning,and hello...hope your Thanksgiving week-end was filled with thankfulness and loved ones. Here's a little ditty from infowars written by Paul Watson editor for the sister website of Infowars, Prison planet. Paul Watson tells us the importance,and influence of the Drudge Report Bringing to Americans attention, the new aggressive measures the TSA were to take toward anyone flying. Now don't go off thinking that the hype over the new body scanners,and aggressive pat downs were just that,"Hype". The Raw Story, New Jersey Star Ledger , Atlanta Journal-Constitution ,all reported about the lack of using naked body scanners for Thanksgiving. I also want to remind you that not all airports in America have these body scanners yet. So if you're thinking,"well my airport doesn't have one". That's great, lets hope it stays that way. But for now, the majority of these naked body scanners sit in major airports. I personally believe, that when the TSA caught wind of the national opt out day. That was scheduled for the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. They decided that the naked body scanners could be set aside in the major airports, and the enhanced pat downs could stop for the week end. So it could just be your usual Thanksgiving week-end rush. This is a good thing, and this is mainly due to the fact that the Drudge Report pushed the TSA issue very hard into the lime light. You see, we Americans do have a voice, and will be listened to, if we force the issue. The war against these intrusive pat downs,and naked body scanners are far from being over. So before you uncork that bottle of champagne, keep your ears open, and your eyes peeled. Don't forget to use your voice! When we talk as a group, people listen! When we don't speak up,we're herded around like cattle. You know what happens to cattle in the end! Off to the butcher shop you go! Well....that's it for today. Now take a break,and go get that Christmas tree put up,and start enjoying the Christmas season.

TSA Policices Are Unconstitutional

2010-11-23T08:39:00.000-08:00
Here is a prime example of what I was talking about earlier. When I said ,"don't be belligerent to the TSA workers,yet don't be nice to them either." Blogger Matt Kernan of NO Blasters! returned recently from a trip to Europe. When arriving upon his home destination. Matt decided that since he had no connecting flight,and was only waiting in line to get out of the airport. That it was time to take a stand,and not allow these people to scan,or grope him. While TSA kept repeating that it was policy, Matt Kernan stated,“I am aware that it is policy, but I disagree with the policy, and I think that it is unconstitutional. As a U.S. citizen, I have the right to move freely within my country as long as I can demonstrate proof of citizenship and have demonstrated no reasonable cause to be detained.” Matt stood his ground, stayed polite, yet was firm about not being touched,or going through a scanner. The airport police were soon called in,and a Delta airlines manger too, yet they couldn't do anything either legally,except escort Matt to baggage claim,and out of the airport building. And that's just what they did. Here is an article on Infowars about Matt's incident with the TSA, you should read it. But more importantly read Matt's blog to hear it straight from the man himself.

TSA Gone Wild!

2010-11-22T19:11:00.000-08:00
I don't know about you. But I'm sick and tired of being told that I have to give up certain freedoms in order to stay free. You know that bullshit,("well, I have nothing to hide,therefore search me") Uh...folks that's not freedom. That's called submission to tyranny. I've been appalled with all of the stories that are coming out on the Drudge Report about the TSA's,"enhanced pat downs" on everyday Americans. You, and I both know damn full well that the average American, no matter their skin color is just trying to get from point A to point B. Our government has scared us into thinking that we,yes we,I'm talking to you, everyday American. That you are a terrorist. This is causing us to not trust each other,and to submit to an authoritative,does not have our best interest,government. That only wants to put us out of a job, soft kill us with High Fructose Corn Syrup, Fluoride,and the likes.....and herd us around like sheep.(Baaaa!!) It's all about money and power to most big wigs in Washington DC. Except for a few like Ron Paul. Our U.S. government would like you to think that, every man,woman, and child could be the boogie man with a towel wrapped around his,or her head,waiting around the corner to blow you up with a bomb in his,or her panties!!! Give Me A Break!!! As Nell used to say from the old eighties t.v. sit-com, "Give Me A Break". The airlines need to treat us American citizens like human beings. Think about it. When you buy that plane ticket, your also paying to have your genitals squeezed,and felt up,before you board the plane. What?! Since when do you pay to be molested?! Oh, and the naked body scanners have to go too. Who wants some weirdo TSA worker looking at their body! Creepy! On top of the dangers concerning these naked body scanners. Yes, I've done my research on the naked body scanners. You had better too. Please,I beg you, do not allow yourselves to be trained to accept this kind of abuse,as normal. Because it is not normal for a free citizen to be felt up by a complete stranger in the name of safety. Only people in nations with despotic forms of government give in to this kind of abuse. Let's not allow Washington DC to have this kind of power over us! Drive instead of fly,and if you have to fly give TSA a hard time. Don't be belligerent,but don't be nice either. Cause a delay. I know everyone wants to be home for the holidays,but our freedom to travel is going to be taken away from us,if we don't stand up for our rights. Stand up for your rights! WE THE PEOPLE ARE NOT THE TERRORIST!!!

1 of 7 What in the world are they spraying? (Chemtrails) www.realityzone...

2010-11-21T18:50:00.000-08:00
If you have the patience to watch seven parts(roughly ten minutes each,give or take a few minutes) on the the unusual lines of clouds,which look like,"contrails" in the sky. But these are not contrails. Contrails quickly disappear as the plane flies overhead. These lines of clouds in the sky linger,and spread out. It's a very interesting video. Here's the link to my post about this same phenomena that happens where I live.

Checking In

2010-11-18T21:24:00.000-08:00
Hello there! Yes,I'm still around. I just haven't been able to decide on what I want to post about lately. I almost feel like I need another blog to talk about political, and, social agendas that are going on in the world. This blog was supposed to only be about things that go on around here at home. But I'm just not a compartmentalized person. Everything is related to me. Everything in this world bleeds into each other, that I have a hard time staying focused on one subject. I've read online that you should stick with one subject if you want regular readers. But that just gets boring after awhile,don't ya think? I like to talk about everything and anything. The good,the bad,the ugly,the strange,the weird, the outrageous.....etc,etc,etc.... Anyway.....I should be back on line soon. When I've figure out what I want to talk about. I will tell you though.... That I figured out what to do with the thrift store items that I bought recently. My kids helped me to use them with decorating for Christmas. Yes...I know it isn't Thanksgiving yet...blah,blah,blah.....I get so tired of hearing people complain about others going ahead and decorating for Christmas before Thanksgiving. By the way,I used to be one of those people. This is my first year to have put out a few Christmas items before Thanksgiving. It's due to the fact that my attitude has changed for the better this year. Instead of feeling the dread of shopping,and,"oh my goodness how are we gonna pay the bills,and still buy Christmas?"....attitude. The husband and I decided that we weren't going to give in to the commercial side of Christmas,and just enjoy the spirit of Christmas. Man! I can't tell you what a burden has been lifted off my shoulders! I actually want to really celebrate Christmas for once in my adult life. Although this holiday does have it's roots in paganism.,and begs the question. Should Christians celebrate this holiday? But I won't go there....(I'm too curious about things,and am constantly swallowing the red pill.) In case your wondering where my reference to," red pill " comes from, then watch The Matrix. You'll catch my drift then. Anyway....it's this attitude change about Christmas that has allowed me to understand why some people like to sing Christmas carols in July,or put up decorations in November. It has nothing to do with the commercial aspect of the holiday. And everything to do with being around loved ones,and good friends,and doing things for others,and most importantly.....(drum roll please)....not worrying about how many presents are under the tree for everyone!!!! You might be thinking....well duh!!! But for me and my husband this has always been a big deal for us. We have always had a very small budget for this time of year. (I know we're not the only ones) He works in construction,and they always get more unpaid time off at this time of year ...than any other part of the year. And NO! I don't like to,"Christmas shop" through out the year,(there usually isn't any extra money for that anyway,even if I wanted to) Also...I've always been a stay at home mom. So there is just the one income to rely on. (Which can be done) So! With all of this ramble being said! This is a real break through for me. I will post some pictures of our decorations. The kids and I have slowly been putting Christmas items out this past week. Of course we'll save the tree for the evening on Thanksgiving Day . That's been a tradition around here since we've been married. Well...I hope you were able to keep up with me,and my thoughts. It was a bit of a bumpy ride, wasn't it? Oh well...that's what blogs are for.....right?

Max Keiser & Alex Jones: Alan Greenspan's Jekyll island Confession on Th...

2010-11-11T16:56:00.000-08:00

Just when you thought I was done harping about the Federal Reserve conference!

Moby Dick Returns

2010-11-09T12:07:00.001-08:00
When winter began to wane,and spring slowly appeared. My interest in Moby Dick began to subside. Before I knew it...the crisp spring air,that bordered on warmth. Began to call me outdoors more and more often. Moby Dick was left on the bedside table for days at a time. Until summer came,and Moby was then shelved on the book case. Without the slightest thought. Now with late fall upon me, most of the trees have lost their leaves. Sitting outdoors as often as I can, have become a goal of mine everyday. Knowing that winter is looming in the distance, causes each mild autumn day. To be precious to my eyes,and ears,and nose. It was on one of these precious days. Sitting outside, basking in the autumn sunshine,with the cool fall wind whirling round my head. Looking out at the neighbors pond. Hearing the geese honk overhead. Watching the water turn to ripples as the wind blew,and the sun dance atop the water like diamonds. Then I heard the sails of the Pequod in the distance,and the sound of Captain Ahab's voice yelling to his crew to make ready for the whale. It was then, that I remembered. Moby sitting on the book shelf, wanting, waiting patiently to be remembered,and read.

I have a fondness for chilly weather,oceans,and beaches. Something about the wind whipping my hair,and face,while walking the beach on a chilly winter day. Bending over,looking for that particular seashell. Smelling the salt,and fish in the air. Hearing the gulls squawk,and watching the Sandpipers run from the surf. That it only made sense. To go and get Moby off the shelf. The ocean is far away from me, and the beach is not near anymore. But I have this lovely pond to gaze on. These lovely cool,crisp, autumn days. No...it's not the same,but it's a new kind of beauty that my eyes are getting used to. So here I dive, into a new chapter in Moby Dick. I'll picture the Pequod and the ocean in my head. I'll remember what the salt sea air smells like. I'll do all this while sitting with the pond in view, listening to the wind blow through the tree branches. Hearing the neighbors horses neighing, in the nearby field. Watching them casually swish their tails while munching on grass.

All these things are wonderful. Sometimes it's hard for me to find the beauty in my new home. It's been hard to let go,and move on. But I see that I can. Well...I'm off to the pacific on board the Pequod,with mad Captain Ahab. What a wild boat ride this will be!

Let's Audit the Federal Reserve!

2010-11-08T06:14:00.000-08:00

Thrift Store Junk For Christmas Decorations

2010-11-07T13:08:00.000-08:00

No...no more reminders about the Federal Reserve conference. You might be asking yourself why am I showing you this,"junk"? Well....I've had some Christmas decorating ideas brewing in my head. I found the pine cones one day this week while walking the dog. Which I plan on buying some glitter craft spray paint for some of the pine cones. The wire apple was actually a clock that didn't work anymore. But I have the idea to get an inexpensive candle to set in side it,and maybe put some garland around it? I'm still thinking of ideas for it. The shells were hand picked on the Lighthouse Beach on Sanibel Island,Florida. Many memories in that recycled ice cream bucket. I want to take some of the shells,and turn them into ornaments for the tree this year. Use some pretty thin ribbon to hang them. All of the candle holders you see in the top picture were only $2 each from the thrift store. I'll buy some cheap candles from the Dollar Tree and place them with garland ,and lights around the house. Plus you can never have too many candles,and holders in the winter time. With winter storms,and all. That sled was just $3,and I thought how perfect for displaying some of the pine cones. The pretty bird, most people would just pass on by thinking what junk. But I thought....ah....Victorian Christmas! My Christmas tree always looks like a Victorian tree every year. (Except for last year,which I found out that I didn't like multi colored lights....lol.) I usually always have pink,and gold bows. Clear lights, and gold ribbon with roses wrapped around my tree. Loaded down with lots of different kinds of ornaments. So this bird which was only $2 bucks was perfect for my Victorian Christmas. The little box with tassel was also in line with a Victorian theme. I think it was just $1. I have so many more ideas just swirling around in my head for Christmas cheer. I'll share some more of them soon. And yes, I'll show you what I actually do with my new treasures from the thrift store. What are some of your ideas for Christmas decorating? I'd love to hear them.

Just A Reminder

2010-11-06T13:53:00.000-07:00
Just a friendly reminder that the Federal Reserve conference is still going on strong this week-end on Jekyll Island,Georgia. The New York Times has reported an update on the conference today. Here's another article link from Business Insider that you can read too. That's all for now.

Federal Reserve Conference This Week-End

2010-11-05T11:17:00.000-07:00
Just thought you might want to know what the Federal Reserve is up to this week end. They're meeting on Jekyll Island,Georgia. To talk about where the institution has been,and what role it might play in the future of the United States. Here are two articles about this week ends conference. Investment Week,and the Washington Post Well that's all for today's news. Take care,and stay informed, and make informed decisions. Not because the media told you so,but because you put some critical thought into it. If it smells fishy...then it is fishy! Don't doubt yourself! Put the bankers,and the elites in their places! Tell em to back off!

Geoengineering A.K.A. Mankind Trying to Control the Climate

2010-11-01T08:22:00.000-07:00
Hello. This past week I've been reading about the United Nations wanting to,"freeze"all geoengineering projects until there is a consensus among all nations. On how this geoengineering should be done in a safe manner. Either way.....you can click the links,and read the articles for yourself. Mankind really thinks that he can better the earth by trying to control how hot it becomes,and how much rain we allow to fall. Here's a report submitted by the One hundredth eleven congress of the United States. This is proof that Congress really does discuss the pros, and cons of weather modification for the good of the earth. Under the guise of,"Geoengineering". Anyway....I have regular everyday living to do....a.k.a....take son to the dentist. I have so many other things to post too. We had a busy month of enjoying the fall weather. Yes, I do not sit around and worry about geoengineering. I feel that I must get the word out,and let people know what our governments,and scientist from around the world are doing,and want to do, to the earth. We deserve to know! Enjoy each day you have on this earth. Until next time.....Velvet

Something a Bit Frivolous

2010-10-08T17:31:00.000-07:00
Frivolous,frivolous! Okay.... so my last post was very,"heavy",as Marty says in Back to the Future. I wonder what it is they're spraying in the skies? I know most people don't want to talk about these things. So here is something frivolous,and fun. It's the fall season where I live,and I crocheted this scarf for myself.
Here I am modeling the scarf for you. I still hope someone else wonders what the planes spray in the skies. Forgive me if I come off offensive. I don't mean to. I just want to talk about the Pink Elephant in the room. Well..... Enjoy the fall season if you live in the northern hemisphere. Thanks for dropping by.

What In the World Are They Spraying?

2010-10-04T12:58:00.001-07:00
This morning at 9 a.m. on October 4th, 2010
After, 2:30 p.m.
Before, 9 a.m.
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Before at 9 a.m.
After, 2:30 p.m.
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After, 2:30 p.m. No, I don't live in a major fly zone,where it's normal to see a lot of air plane traffic. In case your interested. Here's a link to a report on atmospheric science involvement in Illinois policy issues for the last 50 years. On page nine there is a section that briefly talks about,"Purposeful Weather Modification". A.K.A. Cloud Seeding experiments. I live in Illinois. Hence, why I'm interested in reading it. I'm in the middle of reading the report at the moment. It's about 20 pages long. I'll reserve judgement on this report, until done reading. I was shocked to find out how far back the idea,and the experiments for weather modification goes back for the state of Illinois. Sounds like science fiction? Well, think again. This is for real. It makes me wonder what it is they are spraying. What is it? What effect does this have on humans, and animals? Is this safe???? The Royal Society had a panel discussion on geo engineering the climate in January of this year. I have watched this discussion. I wish we had something like this that is open to the public where I live. It would be very interesting to go, and listen, and ask questions. Now remember, Geo engineering is just a fancy term for monkeying with the weather. Yes. These clowns...er...I mean scientist, think they can better the planet by looking for ways to modify the weather somehow. You know. Save us from our destructive selves. Now remember....God is in control of His planet,and He will only allow us humans to tamper with His earth,and His climate so much. Then He always intervenes. I have to remind myself of that quite often. It's very easy to get carried away while reading,or watching these panel discussions. And think,"Oh, My Goodness!" But it is important to be savvy of these goings on. Until next time....keep a eye on the sky.

What An Amazing Time To Be Alive!

2010-10-02T22:42:00.000-07:00

God's Earth! He is in control. Philippians 2:12. Live for Him.

Kitchen Up Date

2010-08-04T09:28:00.000-07:00
Hey there! So here's a kitchen update for you. Before and after shots.

Yes, I'm painting the wood cabinets. I know a lot of people don't like to paint wood. But I've said along this is a pay as we go remodel. It made sense to just paint the cabinets,and hardware. Yes, I'm going to paint the bottom cabinets too. The counter top is the next to do, on the,"to do list". It will change into a granite tile top. Later I would like to put down cherry stained wood floor. But that won't happen for awhile. So there you have it. No, no serious blog today. Although I'm still keeping up with this,"oil cap".....seems that there are leaks,even though the media is trying to lead us into believing that the oil spill is fixed. With no worries. But if you really take the time to look the oil spill up,there is a lot the media is not telling us. Anyway....I'll write another post about the oil spill,and other creepy things I've recently found out about. Happening here in the St.Louis area. Until next time....which I hope to post much sooner than later.....keep yourself informed, Velvet

Rambles about Life,Gulf Oil Spill, Time To Speak Out

2010-06-02T10:04:00.000-07:00
Hi! Glad you could stop by. So....I've been putting off writing this entry. Only because it requires so much thought,and brain power. It's so much easier to not think, and just post about frivolous things. Yet...I feel compelled to share a few thoughts. That we all really need to ponder, and start talking about out loud. I grew up in southwest Florida on the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf of Mexico is a very special place to me personally. We have this nasty oil leak,and nothing seems to be working to fix it. I personally believe that the powers at be, know how to fix this leak. They're just waiting for things to get really bad before fixing the problem. You know, so the government can come in and save the day. That sort of scenario. I have a couple of links that are very interesting. That talk about this leak in the Gulf of Mexico. Plus an article that talks about a BP money connection to Obama. Let me make myself clear. I am not a Republican, or a Democrat. I don't buy into this two party system that we have here in the U.S.A. I don't subscribe to,"voting for the lesser of the two evils" thought process. I think both parties are horrible. I think they both have the same agenda, which is taking our liberties away from us,and giving us a nanny state in which to live in.

We simply can't have our cake and eat it too. Now.... we recently have this issue with Israel raiding this humanitarian aid/supply Gaza flotilla boat. This article is from the Jerusalem Post. But as you read this article,and watch the video footage. Ask yourself the question. What right had Israel to be in International waters approaching a humanitarian aid boat? Maybe that's why the flotilla was ready for a fight. The video footage tries to show us that the flotilla provoked the Israelis. But if I had been on that boat. I would have prepared myself for anything to happen. Wouldn't you? This Huffington Post article answers some of these questions. The U.S. usually backs the Israel nation. But you know what's odd? The U.S. is full of Christians, who support Israel. Yet.... this same Israel. Denies Jesus Christ of Nazareth as the Messiah. There are many Palestinian Christians that live in the Gaza Strip. These same people whom Israel claim, have no right to live there. I wonder if the American Christians understand that every time they defend Israel's right to drive out the Palestinians, that fellow Palestine Christians are being driven from their homes, and sometimes killed. Yes! Not all Palestinians are Muslims.
We can't just keep looking at rainbows in the sky,and say..."all is well that ends well".....no....we must start waking up,and quit re-electing these same bozos, that are only interested in furthering their political power and control over our lives. So much to do,so little time.......

A poem by me

2010-05-24T13:12:00.000-07:00
Spring day, warm day, happy day.
In the month of May.

Children skip, flip flops' pop.
Flowers bloom, crickets hop.

Swing creaks, wind blows
Grass turns green, garden grows.

New life, new beginnings.
Christ our Lord, is the winnings.

Spring day,warm day,happy day.
In the month of May.

Hmmm....American History Textbooks

2010-05-11T17:23:00.000-07:00

So I've been doing some research on American History textbooks. Very interesting. I came across an article written by Walter Karp for Harper's Magazine May 1980. Here's the link Textbook America This article talked about American history textbook propaganda. John Taylor Gatto is another excellent web site to visit. On the history of how the American Public School System came into being. He has a wealth of eye opening information. Mr. Gatto was a N.Y.C. public school teacher for 30 years,and has even won the Golden Apple Award. I think he probably knows what he's talking about.

Anyway.... American history used to be taught as it should be, as political history. Around the 1880's men such as John Dewey, yes that's the one. The Dewey Decimal system..... wanted to incorporate a new way of teaching history, to us, the average working Joe. He,and others like him, felt that we needed history taught from an industrial/socialized perspective. Here are a few quotes from some prominent men of the time period. J. E. Russell, head of Columbia University Teachers College, put it in 1905: "How can we justify our practice in schooling the masses in precisely the same manner as we do those who are to be their leaders?" Or... As Woodrow Wilson, president of Princeton, sternly advised the Federation of High School Teachers: "We want one class of persons to have a liberal education and we want another class of persons, a very much larger class of necessity in every society, to forgo the privilege of a liberal education and fit themselves to perform specific difficult manual tasks." As we all know Wilson later became President of the U.S. Nice... huh? Don't think that just because we now have masses upon masses of ,"college educated" men,and women that we're all beyond this rhetoric of dumbing down the masses. Ho,ho....we're far from it!

History is a very important subject. It explains to us..... what happened before we came along. True history will be political in it's nature. Thomas Jefferson was a big supporter for teaching children Political history. Because it teaches them about the diverse deeds and intentions of individual persons. Political history teaches us that true liberty has enemies in the form of wealthy ambitious individuals and/or corporations. Who are more concerned about pushing their own agendas, than the good of the republic. Yes...that's right, we are a Republic,not a democracy. Look it up if you don't believe me. But you better do your research very well. Before leaving me comments about what a dolt I am.

John Dewey felt that political history was,"undemocratic",and that school children did not need to know what the super rich, such as the Rockefellers, Carnegie, J.P. Morgan ,and the likes were up to. No.... instead we were to learn,"social studies" how the mail travels from one side of the U.S. to another. Things like that. Sure, we can throw in random facts, dates, people, wars, important events. But don't tell the children why those things, "really" happened. (Sigh).... We are taught that random things just happen in history,and everything is just a coincidence. That no one person,or corporation has an political clout. If you want an example, just look up how we acquired Hawaii. We're never taught about the money influence that wealthy individuals,and corporations have on government. Do you really think there are no strings attached? When they,"contribute" millions of dollars to politicians?

How many of us watch C-span occasionally? I admit.... we don't enough. But I do try and watch our government at work as often as I can. While it's still available on television. You never know. Congress might decide one day that they don't," feel" like letting us poor saps watch them in action. And just make up some law and pass it. The sad thing is most Americans wouldn't notice,and would never be the wiser. Better watch C-span while you still have the freedom too. Inform yourself, hear/watch these guys you elect in action. Don't blindly trust that they have your best interest at heart. When I'm feeling very ambitious and on top of everything, I sometimes make my children sit down and watch our government at work. No....I'm not the perfect mother...blah,blah,blah..... this is not meant to make you feel terrible. It's important to make kids aware that they are the next generation of adults!

In conclusion....we as freedom loving Americans need to get our heads out of the sand,learn our political history. So that we are savvy to the ambitions of individual men,and corporations who want to undermine our liberty. Teach our kids what the school system will not. No....your bases are not covered just because little Johnny goes to the Christian private school. The history textbook there is really no better. Other than acknowledging that our nation was founded on Christian principles. But he won't be taught anymore than that. Our public school system,along with American history has been hijacked by the corporations of America, and Big Banking. Don't take my word for it. Do the research,find out for yourself. You will be amazed and shocked at what you'll learn.

To Catch a Raccoon

2010-05-05T13:12:00.000-07:00
The pen the boys,and their dad designed,and built together.

About two years ago I read aloud,"Rascal" by Sterling North. The story is an account of one year in Mr. North's childhood around the age of eleven, during the Great War. Mr. North's father is a widower. He and Sterling live as bachelors will do. Sterling is allowed to keep this baby raccoon in the house,and also carve a canoe out of a tree in the living room. Sterling has an older sister that is married,and regularly checks in on the two of them. It's a rather humours story about Mr. North's adventures with Rascal, and family. This real life story,and their own father's accounts of the many wild animal pets he had while growing up. Provided the inspiration for the traps,and pen. The boys have earned money working for their dad's boss,by painting fences,and other outdoor chores. So they bought the wood, chicken wire, nails, and traps all with their own money. Dad only helped with the design of the pen, and how to put it together. In the end I have two boys feeling very productive,and proud of themselves. Now....all we need is to catch a raccoon! They did say that rabbits would work too as pets.....(laughs) I think they just want to catch something, anything!

An Owl In Need !

2010-05-02T15:25:00.000-07:00

This morning we woke up to find an owl tangled up in fishing line by the pond. Our son took a towel to cover him up,and bring him over to the garage. The husband , and sons began to carefully untangle the fishing line. That had got around his neck, and left wing. Thankfully no hook,or lure was to be found anywhere on the owl. No broken wing either. Eventually the owl flew out of the garage. Wow, what an exciting morning!

Visiting Memory Lane

2010-04-27T10:50:00.000-07:00

So... I've been reading some of my old journals,and looking at some of my old art work too. It was a little unnerving at first,reading old thoughts,and views on the world around me. Afraid that I would sound like a dolt. Instead, I was pleasantly surprised. I practically record everything going on. This is includes not just my personal life,but what is going on in the world around me. Everything from what's happening in the news,or what's not being talked about in the news and should be, to anything I read...be it fiction,or non-fiction, or watch on television. Of course, I had some entries that were not meant to be funny. Yet, years later. When read aloud....you couldn't help but laugh. Because priorities change, and people mature.... hopefully for the better. On January 1 2004 I wrote,"I just can't do it! I can't clean. How do you clean an apartment you can't stand anymore?! Or another entry read like this...." Just finished watching Memoirs of a Geisha. Now I must finish reading the book. I couldn't bring myself to finish the book because the main character,after much hardship and suffering. Decides to do something very foolish. After much kindness has been bestowed upon her. This made me so anger that I just couldn't read anymore. I just don't have time for characters who make poor choices." When I read those entries aloud, my husband, my sister, and yes ....even myself couldn't help but laugh. You would have to know me very well, in order to understand why we all thought those entries were funny. Oh and by the way....I still haven't finished Memoirs of a Geisha. Hmmmm....guess I haven't changed much in that respect. In closing, if you haven't visited your old journals in while. Go and dig them out. You might laugh, you might cringe, with what you wrote. But whatever it was....it will surprise you, and even inspire you to keep on writing.

Just saying Hello

2010-04-21T12:55:00.000-07:00
Peek-a-boo....I see you!
I hope your not tired of random photos of tulips. They're so beautiful,and when they're gone......they're gone! Until next spring.

Imagine, to my delight. When I saw the purple tulips blooming this week! I thought we had only planted white,pink-y tulips.

Sunday Hike

2010-04-19T08:47:00.000-07:00

It was a gorgeous Sunday,to be in God's forest. Enjoying His creation.

Balloon Parade

2010-04-16T06:48:00.000-07:00
It's the balloon parade,balloon parade......we're going on a balloon parade! Come out and follow along! The wind will blow our balloons in the air ........while we run and skip our cares away. No need to worry, no need to cry. The balloon parade is coming by!

My Tulips!

2010-04-14T10:22:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited that my tulips are growing. I never thought I'd be able to grow these kind of flowers. It was always hard to grow anything, other than palm trees in Florida...lol....and I was never interested in growing tropical flowers or plants. That will grow, in the sandy soil of Florida. It's wonderful to live in an area with,"traditional" spring weather, flowers, and trees. South Florida is vastly different in weather,and seasons. We always used to joke that Florida had only two seasons. Summer,and hurricane season....(laughs)! And when I say summer in Florida. I mean tropical jungle heat most of the year. The heat is so high in temperature,and thick with humidity. You feel sticky and sweaty most of the time. Think African Queen . There's a reason why air conditioners are so popular in Florida....(laughs)! But I've digressed.....these multi petaled tulips are sometimes call peony tulips. I may have found a name for these tulips. Schoonord. They were the closest looking to mine. If you're more knowledgeable than me in flowers,and tulips. Don't hesitate to let me know.

Random Pictures

2010-04-13T12:22:00.000-07:00
The lighting in Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. I fell in love with nautical decor. It had columns inside that reminded me of ancient Greece. It made you feel like Poseidon himself would appear with his Triton! You can click to enlarge the photos.
A cool mosaic at Navy Pier. The angle that the artist choose, is very interesting to me. Can you imagine working with tiny tiles? Picking the correct shade of color for the mosaic? I'd love to try it!
Pictures of lilies. They were so beautiful,and I couldn't believe how long they lasted before wilting. A whole week!

Lets Take a Walk

2010-04-12T06:54:00.000-07:00

Spring is in full bloom here. Saturday we went walking in the woods. It was serene,and peaceful. Just walking and looking. How's the weather in your part of the world? What have you been doing out doors, or indoors?

House Update

2010-04-10T19:08:00.001-07:00

Okay.... so this what the hubby and I worked on yesterday. Some of you know that we moved into this house last autumn. It was built in 1966,and in need of some updating. In my excitement to get started.....I painted the cabinet before taking a picture. The cabinet was a mustard yellow. Typical, fashionable color from the late 60's and 70's. But considered a puke color today.....(laughs). There you have it. A little bit of paint, new toilet, new flooring, lighting, some good ole fashioned scrubbing. Voile! New bathroom!

Spring Time in Town

2010-04-07T07:18:00.000-07:00
My parents came to visit Easter week end. Mom and I drove around in the historic district of town, that sits on the river. Here's a photo of my dream house. It's been for sale for about a year now. It's been completely refurbished,and no one living in it.
I love the large windows.
This is a view of the river, from the park in this historic neighborhood. It sits high up on this cliff, over looking the river.
The stairs to the park were built into the cliff,and it's almost a straight climb up. Why don't we build anything like this anymore? See the cobblestone street in the background. These neighborhoods,and parks have so much character and charm. If I have to live in a neighborhood again. Then this is how I want to live. How about you? What's your dream house,or neighborhood?

Spring

2010-04-06T10:07:00.000-07:00

Just few pictures of spring weather around here. We got our garden planted over Easter week end. We've got tomatoes, carrots, onions, cucumbers, these are just a few of the vegetables we've planted. We've also planted strawberries too,and cantaloupe. I have pumpkin seeds to plant later in the summer. So we'll have pumpkins for carving,and also for baking. What have you been doing this spring,or fall if you live in the southern hemisphere?

Chicago Trip

2010-03-31T13:10:00.000-07:00
The Chicago theater
River walk
Sears Tower
Navy Pier
Well....here we are. The hubby is the only one missing, he was behind the camera. A few weeks ago we hopped on the Amtrak,and spent the week-end in downtown Chicago. It was a lot of fun just to get away from the weekly grind of life. You'll have to excuse me,and the daughter not smiling. It was the best photo of the four us,with out anyone looking too wonky....lol!

The Cat

2010-02-10T13:35:00.000-08:00

Ah! It's a hard life....what's a kitty cat supposed to do? Flash is good cat. We call him the mouse slayer.....cause he really did catch a mouse. Early one morning about a week ago....EEK! Do you have any pets?

Out and About on a Sunday Afternoon

2010-02-09T13:49:00.000-08:00

We've all had,"cabin fever" lately. So a scenic drive was the prescription for Sunday. Hope you're finding ways to get through the end of this winter season. My sons tried to fish today....lol! After having four inches of snow dumped on us,and the temperature dropping. I wish I had gone out to take a picture of them. All bundled up,sitting in their summer chairs,trying to fish. Poor things...they can't wait for spring!

Winter

2010-01-27T12:29:00.000-08:00

A sunny cold day at the post office.

Gray with Grief

2010-01-25T12:58:00.000-08:00

This is a poor attempt at expressing feelings I don't share readily with anyone. Family or friend. My husband is probably the only person that I do. I have an adult sibling who was/is drug addicted. This is me yelling in cyber space. Something akin to crying outside in the howling wind, or screaming into outer space.

My mouth prattles away with useless chatter. To hide real feelings that roll like waves and crash inside me. The heart seethes with frustration,confusion,hurt,and even anger. Sometimes the fist shakes with rage ,and the mind cries out,"WHY, HOW"?! Supposedly clean and sober. Yet not! Selfish,and consumed with learning about the, "disease". How long does one need to be self absorbed? How long do you need the,"drug" in order to live? How long do you need to,"learn" about the,"disease"? The soul is taxed,and ill with grief. Anger, hurt, and disgust spew out. Such a dolt! Wasted life! If I could get off the drug for you, I would! If I could feel the pain instead of you, I would! Compassion, mercy,and grace are usually here. Not today. Not today.

Foggy Days

2010-01-20T19:56:00.000-08:00

The weather has been so unusual. We've had fog everyday this week,and the fog stays all day. Strange huh? The pond next door has a thin layer of ice. The geese are so silly. They land on the ice, and walk around the pond looking for cracks of water to swim. Everyday I hear their honking. Those little black things in the last photo are some kind of black bird. You can enlarge the photos to see the birds better. There was a man that came to the pond, and set up decoys of geese. To hunt them. But the geese were too smart for him. They landed on the pond after he packed up ,and went home. Talking about geese reminds me of the quilt pattern called flying geese. It's a triangle shape,usually done around the border of a quilt. The triangles appear to be flying away. Hmmm...I haven't done any quilting in awhile. I've been trying to crochet a scarf for myself. But I'm afraid I won't get it done before winter is over. So many projects need to be finished. Is there anything you need to finish?

Thar she blows!

2010-01-19T13:19:00.001-08:00

So I'm attempting to read Moby Dick. I know,I know....you were forced to read it in school.
Why would I torment myself trying to read Moby Dick? I really don't have an interesting,or intellectual answer for you. What I do know, is that I feel like reading Moby Dick.
I can see why teenagers have no patience for this book. It's a very descriptive, detailed,wordy,and just plain long winded book. It's a book that requires your full attention,and needs you to slow down,and mull over every word. Which most teenagers,and even us adults have no time for. Because we live in such a fast paced world. I'll admit I'm reading Moby Dick at a snails pace. It doesn't matter what time of day I try to read,or if I've had plenty of sleep. I inevitably nod off for a quick nap. At the same time, it's an interesting book, and I'm enjoying the read. The illustrations that you're viewing are from Rockwell Kent. He illustrated a Moby Dick version in 1930. For me, his illustrations bring Moby Dick alive. What are you reading, or doing that you find interesting?

Ice and Resolutions

2010-01-12T06:13:00.000-08:00
Hello and Happy New Year.

The past two weeks have been awfully cold here.

Yes, their dad went out to the pond first,and made sure the ice was thick enough for walking. Have you made any New Years resolutions? If your a bit of a perfectionist like me, then I'm sure New Years resolutions don't sound very appealing. New Years resolutions cause me to dread the new year,and I don't want to start the year with dread. So I decided to by pass the whole, "resolution" idea,and spare myself the unnecessary guilt. That comes with failing to keep resolutions. I suppose we're not to take our resolutions too seriously....but I manage to anyway. I try and not make promises I know I probably won't keep. For instance....going on,"no nail polish buys"....HA! That will never happen! Or another example......My husband used his IPhone to record my voice. Because I,"promised" to reuse the multi-colored Christmas lights I bought for the tree this year.( I bought lights that were $9 a box not very cheap,and we have a very large tree to cover in lights) Before Christmas was even over I was caught saying aloud that," I didn't think I liked the whole multi-colored theme,and wanted to buy clear lights for next year". My husband promptly took out his IPhone, and played back the recording of me claiming that I would reuse the lights next year. To which I responded with," I will.....just not on the tree".....HA! I hope you're better at keeping resolutions. But as for me.... Pooh..on New Years resolutions!

Random Thoughts

2009-11-10T07:49:00.001-08:00
The Oak tree at the beginning of October. Fall started out beautiful. Then quickly turned cold,rainy,and left me longing for sunshine.
Our field trip to the Tri-county Antiques Club. Where we learned about early farm life in southern Illinois.
Even the older kids had fun.

It's amazing to think about life in the past. People had so much work to do. Eveything had a purpose, and reason to be done.

We all got a tractor ride....yay!
Old farm equipment. They had much older pieces than what you see here. It was incredible to see what farmers once used for farming!

Pumpkin craving! My husband is the one who got this messy tradition started years ago. Summer wasn't too crazy about craving this year. She'd forgotten how gloppy,and slimy it feels to scope out the seeds. She kept repeating the threat of ,"maybe barfing"....lol...but that never happened. It was just, "girl drama"....going on.

The same Oak tree at the end of October. Lovely,beautiful,gorgeous......yes the sun returned!

House Updates

2009-10-10T14:17:00.000-07:00
Hello. We've made a few
minor changes,but changes none the less.
A new entry light,and new flooring. We picked solid Acacia wood planks, with a cherry finish.
Not sure when the door will get changed. All in due time. On another note,the weather is very chilly here this week-end. Leaves are changing on the trees. I'll have to get the camera out this week. Take some pictures of how beautiful the trees are looking. Have a great week-end. Velvet

It's My Favorite Time Of Year!

2009-10-01T17:08:00.000-07:00
Hi everyone! Autumn, and Halloween are my favorite time of the year. I thought I'd show you some of my sewing. Crazy quilting is what I really enjoying doing. I crazy quilt everything, and anything that comes to mind. I love all the Halloween fabrics that come out every year. You can click the photos to enlarge them.
I've made all these Halloween crazy quilts by hand. The pumpkin with the black background is a work in progress.

Our neighbors behind us have horses. They're so nice to observe.

Here's our house. Or should I say, the side of our house.

Our neighbor beside us, owns the neighboring five acres. And is nice enough to let our kids fish in their pond.
Well.....that's about it. It's been real busy around here. With homeschooling, and everything that the kids are involved in. ( No, we don't isolate ourselves from the world. We just do our school work at home. ) Plus remodeling the house in our spare time, but the husband has been working a lot of hours. Which hasn't helped with the remodel progress. But hey....I'm not complaining. I'm thankful for what I have. Every day is a gift and a blessing. Take care friends, Velvet

The latest news at our house!

2009-09-15T12:22:00.000-07:00
Hello! Let's start with a picture of our newest addition to the family. "Miss Kitty", we adopted her Sunday. And haven't come up with a proper name for her yet. She's three years old, and such a sweetie. We're hoping she turns out to be a good mouse catcher/chaser. As we found some mice droppings in a couple of cabinets. Yuck! We haven't seen any mice.....yet! But winter will come,and so will the mice. Let's hope,"Miss Kitty" does her job. I have D-Con for back up though...lol! Here we have a very tired entry way into the house. We keep debating on whether or not to knock out the wall that is straight across from the door. It causes the entry to feel claustrophobic.

Here the entry has been painted. It needs a new front door,and some flooring. Haven't decided what though. Yes. We are in need of new base boards too. No. The grandmother clock has not been put back together yet.

Where are the flower children, or the disco ball....lol! Is that a bright orange counter top, or what?! That is a custom chocolate brown cook top by Jenn Air. It has a little button,and if you press it. The lid pops open....so fancy! I'm talking top of the line for 1966! Too bad it doesn't work anymore.

The sanding has begun! We want to stain the cabinets a dark cherry color,and give the counter a granite tile counter top. I know. A slab of granite would be better, but we're on a cash budget.
My living room window is huge! I'm thinking I need an extra taupe curtain in the middle. The problem I have is, the window faces east. So I get a lot of morning light,but as the day goes on, I lose light. Hence the sheer curtains.

The living room before.

The living room after......ah, that's much better.

If you're wondering about the ceiling. Here it is up close. It's a custom plaster ceiling, and crown molding. Very 60's but I like it.

This was only the tip of the iceberg as the saying goes. There are other rooms just begging for attention. But money doesn't grow on trees, and at some point the body gets tired too....lol! It certainly isn't like the HGTV shows. Where everything is done in half hour....lol! I wish I was Jeannie on I Dream Of Jeannie. Fold my arms and blink my eyes, and everything be done. Oh, and of course I'd wear that cool jeannie outfit too.......hahaha! Have a nice day or evening wherever you are, Velvet

New Polish and Some Island Rambles

2009-08-13T12:59:00.000-07:00
Hi every one! No swatches today. But these little guys arrived in the post today. Do you like my artsy arrangement...lol!

I bought the Opi's at my Beauty Brands store last night. Pamplona Purple ,and Here Today Aragon Tomorrow. I'm starting to only buy what polishes appeal to me. Instead of buying whole collections. The nail polish stash has grown to an enormous amount. That I'm almost embarrassed for any one to see...lol! Unless they're a nail junkie like me...hehehe!

These are my seashells. I've collected at Light House beach on Sanibel Island, Florida. Where I grew up. Yes, I was born in Mississippi. But my parents moved us to Fort Myers when I was nine years old. Sanibel is an island next to Fort Myers. We lived on Sanibel for two years before finding a house in Fort Myers. I finished elementary school on Sanibel. Sanibel has a shell fair every spring in March. And the fifth graders get to participate with the live shell exhibits. At least when I was growing up. Mine was the Tulip shells. The retired ladies would come into school and teach us about the local seashells. So I have all this knowledge of Gulf Of Mexico shells. I'm kind of like a walking shell encyclopedia....lol! Anyway...I moved away from there almost two years ago. My last week I was there. My mother took the kids to the beach. While the hubby and I were packing. And she brought back a huge bag of sand from the beach....lol! I now have tons of shells, and sand arrangements like the one in the picture above...lol! Sometimes I miss it very much. Oh! Dang! I just remembered! I've been tagged and I still haven't posted my tenth photo yet. So if you were thinking this might be the tenth photo....sorry...lol! I just thought I'd talk about the shells in the background, of the polishes....hahaha! I also have one of those Lemonade awards too! I'm sorry ladies. I'll get on that as soon as possible. Sorry for the long ramble. Back to the polishes! I'm excited to try out them out. Have a great day or evening, Velvet

Summer Reading

2009-08-12T13:17:00.000-07:00
Hi ladies! Here's my summer reading. As you can see. I love a good mystery. I recently stumbled across Juliet Blackwell on the Internet. You gotta love the internet....lol! Do you want to know how I stumbled across her? I know your just dying to find out....right?...lol! I was searching on google for the Salem witch trials of all things. Don't ask me why.....I get curious about this and that. And off I go, searching on the internet. Or the local library. While searching for the infamous Salem witch trials. I stumbled across her blog http://awitchcraftmystery.blogspot.com/ I also learned from perusing her blog that she has another mystery series co-written with her sister that is geared for the art lover. http://artloversmysteries.blogspot.com/ She also has a website http://www.julietblackwell.net/ Anyway....I was thrilled to find another author of mystery. Naturally, I got on Amazon and ordered Love the Vintage Not the Ghosts. Which incidentally, is the first in the series Second Hand Spirits. I'm about half way through the book already. I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I thought maybe the main character might be like some of Alice Hoffman's or Amy Tan's characters. They might have abilities to sense things before they happen. A strong intuition. There's always some kind of magic that is never explain. Kind of mysterious. Never any out right practicing witchcraft. The main character in this book does practice witchcraft. Since I don't personally practice witchcraft. I'm on the fence about that. Otherwise, it's a good read so far. Interesting plot and characters. Now! What can I say about Rett MacPherson! I love her!!! She writes the Torie O'Shea mystery series. The main character Tori, is the local genealogist of a small fictional town outside of St.Louis. She stumbles across murders weather they happened in the towns past history or a modern day one. It always has something to do with past. I'm a lover of history,and genealogy. So I was hooked from the first book. I stumbled across this series in my local library years ago. Here's Rett's web site http://rettmacpherson.com/. My dear friends! Go and check these ladies out. And who knows! You might stumble across some other author, waiting to be found and read! Now tell me. What are you reading for the summer? Velvet

Lazy Days Of Summer

2009-08-03T09:27:00.000-07:00
Hi all! Most of you know me from my crazy fetish with nail polish...lol! Believe it or not. I actual do focus on other hobbies. Lol! While visiting my parents a few weeks ago. My mother and I did some canning together. Yes! Good ole fashion canning! Here are some tomatoes from aunt's garden. Yes, that's a bread machine in the background. We like eating as naturally/organically as we can...lol!
The first day I arrived. My mother already had a ton of wild crab apples picked. They are the small kind. She had them boiled already, and was preparing the crab apples to drain in a pillow case. Sitting in a strainer, inside a huge bowl. That's crab apple juice in the pitcher above.

A few jars of the crab apple jelly we made. It was a very relaxing trip to my parents house. They own a few acres of land, with wild pear, and crab apple trees,black berry vines too. The kids got out there and helped my Dad pick the pears and more crab apples. My kids always act like this is such a treat to go and pick...lol! That's city kids for you...lol! I really shouldn't laugh. I used to be the same way. Every time we visited my grandparents,and great grandparents. I was always allowed to drive one of the farm tractors. Or help pick whatever produce was ready for eating. I remember sitting on my great grandma's front porch, shelling peas. Now were talking a small farm. We're from Mississippi. Most people in rural Mississippi have quite a few acres,and grow their own produce. And maybe have a couple of cows for milking. My parents recently moved back to Mississippi from Florida. So this is new for the kids. Having my parents out in the country side. The kids like it though and so do I. My parents are thinking about buying blue berry bushes for next year. Yum! I can already imagine blue berry pies and preserves. In closing, I did bring home a few jars of the crab apple jelly, also some of the tomatoes we canned too. What do you love about the summer time? I love to know. Take care guys, and I'll see you in nail blogging world....lol! Velvet

The Mighty Mississippi

2009-07-07T23:15:00.000-07:00
Hi guys! The husband has been working six days a week. Believe me, I'm not complaining. Considering the world economy these days. Yet...it leaves the kids and I. Another summer day to find something to do around town. Here is the local Lock and Damn. This is one of several that is up and down the Mississippi river.
My children. All growing up too fast, for my liking! It feels like it was just yesterday. That they were 4 and half, 2, and a newborn. I know...crazy right! Having kids roughly two years apart each. I'm simply amazed. When we watch old home videos. And I'm so calm with these small children. Crying, running around, getting into things....etc...

Here she is! The Mississippi! You can fish down at the rivers edge. There is a museum at the Lock and Damn. Free to the public. It's about how the Damn operates and the flow of the river. I was surprised at how long we stayed. Roughly two hours. Considering how small the museum is. The kids and I really did enjoy ourselves. There are also picnic tables under shade. We brought our lunch that Saturday. It was a very pleasant day. Velvet

A favorite cup and a good book

2009-06-30T07:26:00.000-07:00
Hello friends. Do you have a favorite cup,mug or maybe glass ? That you like to use often. I do. This is one of my favorite tea cups, to use for my coffee. It's a 70 cent cup. From the second hand shop.
This is what I've been reading. The History of the Kings of Britain by Geoffrey of Monmouth. Now ole Geoffrey is scoffed at a bit. In the modern world of archeology and history. Geoffrey is the one who started the King Arthur and Merlin craze. Geoffrey was considered a patriotic Welshman. Who wanted to glorify his native people,and their history. Now, I'm not going to pass judgement on Geoffrey. I have found over the years how important it is to read ancient histories. Weather true or not. Because of their literary importance. Take Shakespeare King Lear for instance. I had always know that the play was from a story. But I wasn't clear on background of the story. Until reading this book. Which talks about King Lear and his daughters. I then realized how all these ancient stories are worthy to read. And can give us a better understanding of authors,and poets such as Shakespeare, Malory ect... Now forgive me if this sounds ridiculous. But I feel, one needs to have some depth about the world round them. These ancient stories of Britain, the Greek mythologies,and many other mythologies from round the world. Are still used in modern works today. Hollywood produces movies all the time based on many of these ancient mythologies. Comic books are steeped in mythology from round the world. Just changed up for the characters. That's where the beauty lies in the old stories of man. The ancients live on.... through us. Weather we're aware of it or not. Now tell me, what books or movies are you reading and watching this summer? I'd love to know. What I've just shared is only one aspect of myself. In fact, I don't mention this part of me that often. Not many people seem interested in the subject above. So I try and not bore people with talking about it very often. Don't get the misconception that I'm a book/history snob. Because I'm far from it! I love mystery novels, science fiction, adventure....etc. Except for the Harlequin romances. I do like a good romance. But something more like Wuthering Heights. You know with lots of dramatic dialogue...lol! Until next posting....Velvet

Growing up sooo fast!

2009-06-27T17:33:00.000-07:00
Ah....If you've been wondering, what I've been up to. This picture will clue you in! The daughter's birthday was this week. And the birthday fun just didn't want to stop.
Here she is. After about a bazillion pictures taken of her. At this point she was tired of posing and smiling for the camera....lol! She had two girlfriends spend the night. I suppose you would call it a, "small slumber party". And as I type. She has her cousin Emmy. Who is the same age. Staying for the week-end. See...non-stop fun...lol! I made a Red Velvet cake for her. As that's her favorite kind of cake. The cake recipe is from country livings website. The icing is from my husbands grandmother. Here is the recipe for the cake.

RED VELVET CAKE
1/2 cup of butter (soft)
1 and 1/2 cup sugar
4 Large egg yolks
3 table spoons red food coloring
1 and 1/2 tea spoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 tea spoon salt
1 cup whole milk ( whole works best)
2 and 1/4 cups cake flour
1 tea spoon baking soda
1 tea spoon vinegar ( any kind will work)

Mix in the order above. Pre heat your oven to 350 degrees. ( Yes I know. Us Americans are the only ones to still be using degrees and inches...ect.....lol!) Cook for about 30 minutes. Give or take a few minutes. Just be sure to check on the cake.

VANILLA ICING
First part. Mix 1 cup of milk and 5 table spoons of cake flour. Over medium heat. Stir constantly until ii thickens. Take off stove. And let cool completely.

Second part. While mixture is cooling completely. Get a medium size bowl. And mix 1 cup sugar. 1/2 cup Crisco (yes the white lard....lol) Crisco oil will not work. It must be the white lard. It can be another brand. Just make sure you don't use oil. Repeat, will not work. Only make a gloppy mess. This is coming from experience..lol! Add 1 cup butter soft. And 1 tea spoon vanilla. Beat these four ingredients together. Until whipped and fluffy.

Now take the cooled off milk and cake flour mixture. And add it to the fluffy sugar,Crisco mixture. And beat the two together. Until well mixed.

That's it. Easy! I hope every one has had a good week. Hopefully, I should be back on-line soon, and posting some fabulous nail colors. On my other blog. In the mean time take care and be safe. Velvet

Father's Day

2009-06-22T14:29:00.000-07:00
Here is the cake I made in celebration of Father's Day. It's a home made cocoa cake. No store bought cake mix. All made from scratch. The icing is made from a cup of heavy cream,and a table spoon of sugar. Whipped.

There he is! Ah.... the finer things in life! Fishing! Look at him! How comfortable he is! In his element. Mr.Outdoors!

Get Your Kicks On Route 66

2009-06-21T15:51:00.000-07:00
Hello...Here a some pics of the bridge I was talking about in my last post. The name is.... The Chain Of Rocks Bridge.

This bridge was part of the famous highway Route 66. This is where you would have crossed the Mississippi River, from Illinois to St.Louis, Missouri. Route 66 has been decommissioned. Although there are parts of it still in use. At one time in American history. It was the only way to get to California from Chicago,Illinois. You can read more about the, "Mother Road" at http://www.historic66.com/ Anyway...this is also where I took the photo of the fawn. This bridge is now a pedestrian bridge. Yep, only foot traffic is allowed these days. And yes, if you have the stamina. You can walk all the way across to the Missouri side and back. And vice-a-verse. There are also some amazing walking trails nearby the bridge. The whole area is kind of a nature preserve. Very beautiful. Sometimes you can catch a glimpse of an American Bald Eagle,Osprey,deer....and many other animals and birds. Wonderful place to visit and enjoy nature. See you next time on-line, Velvet

Slowing Down...

2009-06-18T09:32:00.000-07:00
Look how beautiful these clouds are. My husband loves being outdoors,and he has a keen eye. He's the one who noticed this fawn sleeping. While walking across The Chain of Rocks bridge. He always brings the binoculars,and looks over the edges of the bridge. In hopes of seeing wildlife.
The husband continual teaches our family to slow down, and pay attention to the details.

This is part of the Mississippi River. The current flows so fast. It's amazing to watch. Everything is so green and alive right now. Just beautiful! Words are not enough to describe this day. That was spent walking the bridge. Take care, Velvet

Lions,and Tigers,and Bears...Oh My!

2009-06-16T12:12:00.000-07:00
Hi there! Here's a few pictures of our day at the zoo.
Here we are watching the graceful giraffes.
"Sargent Seal"! This seal was soooo funny. The zoo keeper was feeding him, and three other seals. The other seals were talking, and begging for fish. But not him! He was at attention the whole time. Patiently waiting for a fish, to be thrown his way....lol!

The family...looking at the "Big Cats". Most of them were hard to find and see. As it was apparently siesta time!

I leave you with a picture of the mid-west......a prairie dog! All the other prairie dogs were running around,or digging,or eating. Just so busy...but not,"jabba the hut prairie dog"! He sat the whole time. Keeping a sharp eye on everyone,and everything....lol! Too cute! Until next time....Velvet

An Old Type Writer

2009-06-13T12:09:00.000-07:00
It's been a long time. Since I've heard the sound of a type writer. "Tick,tick,tick.....ding"!
Who would've thought. An old type writer providing entertainment. The daughter stumbled across this old type writer, with it's original carrying case today. At the local thrift store. How could I say no,to such a nostalgic item. The ribbon still had ink, and the keys were all in working order. Who needs expensive toys or games....when a type writer and imagination will suffice.

Clown Car

2009-06-11T18:05:00.000-07:00
Hello! It's been so busy today. No....it's not a new car for me. It's a rent-a car. My 9 year old suv is in the mechanic shop. For various maintenance reasons. The husband is now working six days a week, (he's a pipe fitter). Working at the local oil refinery. And doesn't have the time to work on my vehicle. My suv should be back home Monday afternoon. But in the mean time....in the words of my typical 13 year old son. "We can get around in the clown car"......lol! It's actually quite nice to drive around in. I'm sure the gas mileage will be a heck of a lot better than my suv! I have a Mitsubishi Montero. It has been a very reliable vehicle. So, I'll be glad to have it back on Monday. In the mean time. I'm going to enjoy zipping around town. In my little red clown car...lol! The kids and I have some fun things to do. And I hope to post some of our up coming escapades. Have a nice day or evening, Velvet

Where the Road Splits

2009-06-10T18:58:00.000-07:00
Is it not beautiful?

My blogging has come to a crossroads. Here I am. Sitting at the computer. Starting a second blog.

This blog will be about life in general at the Denault household. Where we laugh, play, debate,and live! Let me share that I've been married for 14 years. We have three pleasant children. Two boys and a girl. Ages 13, 10,and 8. We home school. Have been for eight years. Yes, it works for us. And yes, it's legal to do...lol! Yes, the kids are well socialized. Once upon a time,we lived in south Florida as a family. For over a decade. We're now in the mid-west. Have been for 2 years. Near my husbands family. Life is very different for us. We're loving how the seasons change. Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter! This past winter was my children's second time experiencing snow...lol! My first time driving in it...lol!(I wouldn't drive in snow the first winter...I was too chicken.) I grew up in south Florida. Hence, the refusal to drive in snow! I'm acclimating...lol! Give me time! To change the subject. Why does the first entry in a blog, seem so daunting? Ugh! Let me end this first entry. So tomorrow will feel more natural and easy, when writing.....lol! Velvet