Sandy's Daily Updates

Another beautiful day in East Tennessee. Slight breeze, sunshine, very high clouds, and the temperature is 86 degrees at 4:29 p.m. Maybe a sprinkle of rain tomorrow, Friday and Saturday. We shall see.

Today is Patriot Day. The day to remember the horrific devastation of the Worlds Trade Center, and the other two places. So many lives lost, our country ‘s secure feeling turned upside down. I hope that this date is never forgotten, and people now can look back and see what can happen without any warning. I pray that we are more aware now.

Crafts tonight. I have all ready to go. It will be interesting to see how many attend and are eager to tie blankets. I hope a whole lot will show up, but I know three go to Bunco and won’t be there. However, who ever shows up will be most welcome.

I, we are having electronic problems. I have a feeling it has to do with the modem, but will see what Jerry says when he can come and check it out. Yesterday the TV in the TV room didn’t want to play correctly. We could get the picture but no sound. We could get Samson TV just fine, but not our regular TV. Finally, after unplugging and all that stuff we got it back. Meanwhile my email is gone, and I can’t get my little Cannon printer to print. it says I need to hook it up to the WiFi. It is hooked up to the WiFi. So, the picture I was going to take to show tonight will have to wait until next time.

The Debate last evening! I wish the candidates would debate their ideas on the subject of our country and what is needed and what can be fixed and what is not needed, rather than all the back stabbing, name calling and sarcasm that they have been dishing out for the past 4 years. That is uncalled for and very childish in my opinion. Is there anyone else running? Micky Mouse? Donald Duck? Goofy?

Quote of the day: “The best reason to pray is that God is really there. In praying, our unbelief gradually starts to melt. God moves smack into the middle of even an ordinary day….Prayer is a matter of keeping at it… Thunderclaps and lightening flashes are very unlikely. it is well to start small and quietly.” Emilie Griffin, Contemporary American Writer.

Have a wonderful rest of your Hump day. Make it a fun, cheerful, entertaining, relaxing and safe day.

Blessings

Another lovely day in East Tennessee. When I got up this morning the temperature was 50 degrees. Yes, Fall is around the corner. It was still a bit chilly when I left for the pedicure at 8:00 a.m., but when I got out of there it was lovely at 67 degrees. Now it is sunny, breezy, and 87 degrees. Much better then 90 degrees. The time is 4:40 p.m.

I have a roast and veggies in the crockpot so that is dinner for today and a couple more, I believe. I have cleaned out drawers and got the spring and summer towels and such tucked away until next spring. A few went in the Karns bag. And I have a small pile of ironing to do now. I will probably do that and laundry tomorrow. Also, tomorrow is Crafts Day, and I have a couple of things to take for show and tell if I can find them. With that thought I may put the laundry off until Thursday. I can use to morrow for ironing and hunting,,,,the things I want to take for show and tell.

The blanket project is coming right along. We will do two or three more tomorrow at Crafts, and I have five here that are washed and ready to go. I need to take pictures along the way so we have a record of who came and worked on them, what the blankets were like. There are ladies from other churches and clubs who are going to participate so want a picture of everyone and be able to give out thank you notes after all is completed.

There sure a lot of air plane mishaps and near mishaps this year. I just saw where a big airplane hit and damaged a small plane while on the runway. I most defiantly have no plans for flying, anyplace. I will take a train or drive. And yes, that can be hazardous also. It just seems a bit more comfortable to have both feet on the ground. Yes, I’m a wimp!

Quote of the day: “The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole. But true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows. And the beauty of a woman with passing years-only grows!” Audrey Hepburn, 1923 – 1993, Belgian Actor. A kindhearted woman gains respect. Proverbs 11:16

Have a great rest of your Tuesday. It is Taco Tuesday, so if that is your dinner plans, enjoy. Whatever you do, make it a fun filled, adventurous, entertaining and enjoyable one.

Blessings

Good Monday Afternoon to you. A beautiful, almost Autumn, afternoon here in Oak Ridge. The sun is shining, there is a breeze, and it is 82 degrees at 5:25 p.m. I believe there are high clouds floating here and there, but I can’t see them through the trees.

The garbage men were late today so Tina just brought the cans back. Usually they are here bright and early, but today it was late afternoon, sometime. Things do change around here every so often. I like when they come early.

The weekend was quiet but good. We got 2 tie blankets made, the house decorated for Fall, Taco Stew made, got the Autumn stuff out of the shed and the summer stuff put in the shed. Went to church, watched TV and all in all, it was a relaxing weekend, except for the shed. That was a bit of a hassle considering the stuff I shoved in front of everything.

Today was washing the 5 tie blankets and getting them ready to show next Saturday, then washing all the stuff we brought in from the shed. We have a ton of fall dish and hand towels. Now to find a place for them. We can change every day from now until Christmas I believe. I should go shopping!!??

Dinner time. We are having Hamburger Helper Lasagna and garlic toast. I had milk to use up and it takes a cup and a forth. So Tina is home and dinner is ready.

Quote of the day: “People see God every day, they just don’t recognize Him.” Pearl Bailey, 1915 – 1990. American Singer

Have a great rest of your Monday. Make it a fun, productive, sociable, and adventurous one.

Blessings

Happy Friday Y’all. Here’s to a football, baseball, and tail gate parting weekend. That is for everyone else. I, and Tina will be working on tie blankets, diamond art and a few other things that need doing around the house. She mentioned decorating for fall. That sounds great but that means going in the shed and getting it all out. The shed is slightly full as I have crammed everything in there when we were redoing the TV room and Craft room. I guess the shed can be added to the weekend “fun”. I do believe last weekend was more fun. How I enjoyed the Blessing Farm!

So today was house cleaning day. I did the TV room, moving everything with the exception of the fireplace as that is a two MAN job. I found a bushel of pop corn under each recliner, so have a feeling I should mover those chairs daily. I though that I was getting it all each morning when I vacuumed in there, but somehow or other, I missed a bushel or two. My vacuum doesn’t go deep under the chairs, so I don’t know how the popcorn does.? Anyhow, it is now gone, along with Sierra’s puffs of cat hair, and whatever else likes to hide under chairs. The room is clean, dusted, mopped and spiffy for making blankets and whoever comes over to share in that project. All are welcome.

I did manage to get Thank You cards and Birthday cards made and sent out yesterday. I believe I have one more to do so will work on that one this evening or in the morning. That birthday isn’t until the end of the month so have a few days. With the mail as slow as it is one has to start a month earl;y for it to hopefully arrive on time. I have learned that sending gifts to arrive on time, one must order them from Amazon. They get delivered fast and on time if not early. My Great Granddaughter, Emma, (Jeff’s granddaughter) turns 8 today. Her gift arrived yesterday. Her grandmother said that this year she is into “Hello Kitty” stuff and Amazon has a ton of it. Since we have never met her, it is hard to know what she wants or likes. Her brother, who turned 4 in March, is easy. He likes trucks. We haven’t met him either. But from the pictures, they both are cute as can be.

Quote of the day: In all ranks of life the human heart yearns for the beautiful; and the beautiful things that God makes are His gift to all alike.” Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1811 – 1896. American Writer

Have a great rest of your Friday, and a fabulous weekend, filled with relaxation, adventure, entertainment, exercise , and safety. Oh, yes, Fun also.

Blessings