Our Porch

I have been dabbling with my paints (The boat is cut out from a card).

Our crab tree is in full bloom. And boy, are the bees happy!

And our lilacs too. But sadly, they do not last long enough. The air is so sweet with fragrance.

I picked a few for the porch table. My afternoon treat was ice coffee from our leftover morning brew. A splash of heavy cream was a real treat.

Lady slippers....

So rare and beautiful right in our front woods.

My porch is all cleaned and ready to go for the summer. I wait all winter to have my morning coffee and our evening meal, or just to relax.

And Just Like That....

Summer came in an instant. We've been cold and rainy. Today's high is in the 70s and a touch humid. My beautiful azalea is blooming, and the bees are still busy.

The hibiscus I wintered over inside wants to get outside. But there is a chance of frost Monday and Tuesday night.

I made naan bread, it was easy and came out great. We used it to make pizza, and it was very good.

I wanted to make a pasta salad but used beans instead. It was a good swap and tasty.

I visited my friend Donna in Maine. She taught me how to make these beads, and I tried my hand at making a few myself when I got home. I'm not sure what I'll use them for, but it was a fun.

I know it's hard to see, but I purchased a teabag weight. So no more sliding into the cup.

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I have been dealing with a pulled muscle in my back. I have no idea how it happened; it is not from doing anything strenuous, that's for sure.

A warm week ahead, so I guess we've jumped right into summer.

Have a great week.

Church Sale Season

A red shoulder hawk, or coopers hawk, hung out one morning. They all knew he was there; it was dead quiet outside. I believe he is a juvenile.

My beautiful azalea. When you go near it all you hear is buzzzzz. The bees are dancing with joy.

I had a bag of oyster crackers that needed something. I flavored them with dry ranch and dill spices – yum!

This rug has been done for some time but not bound. I decided I wanted to frame it like sweet Davey Degraf in VT does. Husband helped, and I do like it. My first 3 cut piece.

I finished my Halloween piece. I will hunt the thrift stores for a frame.

My granddaughter, aka Sweet B, wanted to do a tea junk journal. I gave her a water color journal, and she went right to work. She wants it to be about the teas she and I try.

Sweet B has an amazing soul and heart. I love her to the moon and back.

Church sale time, and I found these. Do you know what they are used for?

When you need to roll out a dough to a certain thickness, it measures it for you. I have 3 different thicknesses: a find for $1.00.

I also found this lamp shade. I have a lot of them, all found at thrift stores or sales. They go so well in our house.

I took my car to the garage for an oil change and I look down and I never put shoes on! I was mad about it; I did not want outside germs on my slippers. Husband said I was just like the college kids scuffing around in slippers.

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I had the nicest Mother's Day. My daughter and son-in-law hosted a brunch for us and her in-laws. My son-in-law did a great job. It was a lovely way to celebrate.

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Back to the eye doctor tomorrow for my checkup. I can't wait to get back to normal.

Mistakes

Trying out my camera on my new phone. The full moon.

My crow is getting a little more brave. Coming closer.

We have had rain and things are a beautiful green and the azaleas are lovely.

I finished the small piece I was stitching. But can you tell me what big mistake I made?..........the leaves were stitched upside down. They are staying that way lol.

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I had my second eye done Tuesday. And what a nice difference. I controlled my Addison's and all is well.

Have a wonderful day!

New Phone

Well this sweet dog headed for home today. We will miss her and I think she will miss us.

A tree on our walk being decimated by woodpeckers. This tree is mostly dead so I am sure it was full of nice juicy bugs. 

I met my daughter at the thrift store to give her back the dog. I got a few things. The top and jacket with a summer purse 12.00.

And something for fun how to read tea leaves. 

I was able to finish my rug I have been working on since Nov. I will not start another rug until fall. I plan to paint and do my junk journal this summer.

Since my Addison's flared up when I had my first cataract done. I have struggled with vertigo off and on and just a general feeling lethargic. Today is the first day I have felt myself. 

I have had Addison's for 30 years. (President Kennedy had Addison's.) When my adrenal glands failed. I was pretty sick before it was figured out. And since then I have had a few issues but this one hit me the hardest in the 30 years. My next eye is Tuesday so I am trying to be better prepared. 

So forgive me for dropping out I will try to get around to visit everyone soon. 

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We got new phones in all this process and it is a steep learning curve our phones were old and so are we!

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We are getting much needed rain today so I am tucked in my rug room painting. 

Have a wonderful day!

Spring?

We are dog sitting while my Grand and family are on spring break. We tired her out with walks and being outside with us while raking.

We went to a fund raiser for a very young fire chief who is fighting cancer. Husband made the firetruck and put it up for silent auction. This is the guy who had the winning bid of 630.00. Husband was so pleased he could help raise some money. (Husband on left)

The geraniums are coming to life I finally put them in soil. 

Fedx delivered a box and as he handed it to me he said "I had him as my teacher in school in the 80s."Lol yes husband was a teacher you never know when a former student will show up.

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Vertigo is better thanks for all the suggestions. 

The next eye is May 5th.

I hope to be better prepared. 

Vertigo Ugg

The Cataract surgery went perfectly. 

But I got vertigo and I did not handle my autoimmune addisons very well. So it was a little scary for awhile. 

And because of vertigo I wasn't on line much at all. 

Thank you for all your wonderful encouragement. The next eye is May 5th.