The Mum and The Rose

Fun With The Moon, Again.

2012-02-08T09:02:00.001-05:00

This is a shot of the moon, behind my trees..this is all I could get. The branch in front of the moon..Have to admit it is an interesting picture.
Always something to be thankful for..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Cloudy

2012-01-31T06:35:00.000-05:00

First the sun behind a cloud, then the snow..
Even though it was a dusting..so happy this is the last day of January..even if February can be snowy, the days are longer and the sun stronger..We are edging up to spring. Thank you God.

Till next time, keep looking up

The Sun.

2012-01-25T10:26:00.000-05:00

Having fun with the sun..without looking at it through the camera..Never, ever look at the sun directly, it can ruin your vision.
I would just aim it toward the sun and snap a picture..
It was very warm and beautiful here with the sun shinning. They call this a January thaw and I am trying to take advantage of it.
There is always something to be happy about, if we just give it time. The old line, "Darkest before the dawn."..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Something Different..HA!

2012-01-20T09:29:00.001-05:00

Just a few snow pictures, since I know you haven't seen them on this blog before..Yeah, right..haha..
Oh well, not getting out and about lately..so this is the best I've got..and about all we see in winter.
Sure it is beautiful and the pictures are nice..but I can't wait till spring..

Till next time, keep looking up..

Apple Jelly.

2012-01-15T13:34:00.001-05:00

We had many apples from the Farm Stand and was so worried they would go bad..Well, first I made an Apple Crisp with them..Now, I saved the peels/cores, added a bit of water cooked them and when I thought they were soft enough, I put them into my jelly bag..drained the liquid, squeezed it a bit..(I did get a little fine pulp and the jelly wasn't as clear) to get all I could. .
It is funny how much I remember from my mother..She always told me about how my grandmother would make peach jam, save the peels and make peach jelly..Now this is what I call smart.
Course my grandmother came from Poland and raised 14 children; here in America..They had a farm and she was a wonderful cook..so was my mother...So now I share the Apple Crisp..simple, but tasty..

Apple Crisp is very easy..just peel the apples, slice thin and put in an 8" square dish. Separate bowl,.Mix 1cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 1tsp salt, 1 tsp bake. powder, cinnamon to taste. Add 1 egg to the dry ingredients and mix till crumbly, melt 1 stick of butter...put mixture on top of apples, drizzle butter over top. Bake 350 for about 1 hour..Can't beat it..
Put some whip cream/ice cream on top and you have a nice dessert.
Now use the scraps..peels/cores for jelly...very little wasted.
I won't kid you..there is something about seeing how much you can save..It makes you proud of yourself.
I will probably give most of my jelly away to family/friends..nothing like sharing the wealth.
Note:..I would only use organic apples/peaches..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Wet Snow.

2012-01-13T16:11:00.002-05:00

We have been having snow with rain mix..it makes for a beautiful scene, but so dangerous if you have to drive on the highway..Thankful we don't..
Right after these pictures, it started raining and the trees are free from snow..but the yard isn't..Now the wind will come in tonight..Not a nice combo..
Just thankful we are warm and cozy..and pray for those that have to travel to jobs/school, to be kept safe.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Mr. Moon

2012-01-10T06:30:00.001-05:00

The moon was looking so pretty, this morning..
Something very peaceful about it..good way to start Tuesday..Wishing everyone a happy day.

Till next time, keep looking up.

2012-01-02T07:31:00.002-05:00

This is a picture of my loving mom..when we visited Hawaii, in "87..Well, I happen to come across a shopping list of hers from 1934 and thought I would share it..just to show how far we have come..and I am not talking about for the better either..

butter..29cents

1lb.coffee..23cents

31/2lbs flour..15cents

loaf bread...7cents

8cans milk..48cents

1lb lard...9cents

1 bot.vinegar...15cents..

2 doz.eggs..50cents

3 fruit salad...25 cents

5 cans tomato sauce...23 cents.

Beef Stew Recipe..

2 lbs beef stew meat, lean

1 quart potatoes

2 cups cut carrots

2 chopped onions

1cup tomatoes

1TBS salt

1/4 tsp pepper

2 TBS chopped parsley..

add your broth/water and cook..I assume..she didn't put anything else down on the recipe..but I must tell you..My dad always said she could get rocks from the sound and make a wonderful soup..A wonderful mother and wonderful cook..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Merry Christmas/Happy New Year To All..♥♥♥

2011-12-24T06:55:00.002-05:00

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year..
May the blessings of Peace be with each and every one of us..catch a falling star and make your wish..

Till next time, keep looking up..

2011-12-17T13:17:00.001-05:00

Winter is here and will make it nice for Christmas..As I always say, I am not a fan of snow, but there is something beautiful about it..so I try and see the beauty instead of being a "Grinch"..

Till next time, keep looking up.

A Neat Picture.

2011-12-15T16:23:00.002-05:00

Looking over some of my pictures..Thought this was a really neat looking one..

Since the sky is my favorite topic..I was please with this picture..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Fun With Mr. Moon..

2011-12-12T08:12:00.006-05:00

The things I do to amuse myself..and the moon always helps me..from playing "hide'n seek" behind the pines to getting stuck on a tree.. Now you know, I have to be running all over the place to get these shots..and as I have said before..Thank heavens, the neighbors know me..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Mr. Moon

2011-12-11T07:12:00.006-05:00

I caught a few pictures of the moon this morning..The last shot is a little off, but still nice.

No matter how many times I see a full moon, I am always in awe..

One of the many beautiful things in life..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Getting Ready For Christmas.

2011-12-05T07:56:00.004-05:00

Well, we made it through the Thanksgiving storm..would you believe, it has been pretty nice since then..Course, I was down with a cold..but feeling good again and ready to go..Here are a few decorations we have up..I have to laugh..it is done for the grandchildren..but every morning..we light all the lights and enjoy our coffee here, sitting in the corner..second childhood, I guess..

Nothing like enjoying the simple things in life..it doesn't take much to keep us happy and so thankful we realize this.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Happy Thanksgiving to All..

2011-11-23T08:59:00.005-05:00

So this is what we get for Thanksgiving..Now don't misunderstand me..it is beautiful and thankful for the beauty..but so worried about everyone traveling..Some of our daughters/grandchildren came yesterday, ahead of the storm..but now more are going to travel today and tomorrow..Will be happy when they arrive.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving..Sending Love and Blessings from our house to yours...

Till next time, keep looking up..

Little Chickadee.

2011-11-20T05:48:00.003-05:00

Just happened to get a picture of this little chickadee..He just flew in for some seed.

They are a happy little bird and so much fun to watch..Glad they stay around all winter.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Award Thank You..

2011-11-16T16:10:00.003-05:00

This beautiful award was given to me by Lifes Beauty Nuggets..a wonderful blog and very uplifting..Thank you Beth for your kindness.

I know I am suppose to pass this on to five people with a blog that has less than 200 followers.

This is very hard for me to do..so I send this award to all my dear blogger friends, that have given me so much happiness over the years I have blogged..Each and every one of you, hold a dear spot in my heart..

Be sure to check out Lifes Beauty Nuggets..what an inspiration she is..Bless you Beth.

\Liebster" is a German word meaning friend, love or dearest. This award is shared and given to up-and-coming blogs that have less than 200 followers.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Beautiful Morning Moon.

2011-11-12T06:35:00.010-05:00

What a beautiful morning moon..There is something very peaceful about it. Can't seem to download the other pictures..but you get the idea of how lovely the moon was..

There is always something that makes you thankful each morning, if you look around.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Happy Veterans Day..

2011-11-11T07:41:00.002-05:00

I dedicate this blog to all the veterans..I can't thank you enough, for all you have sacrificed for our freedom.

God Bless you All..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Catch...

2011-11-05T07:22:00.006-04:00

The things I do to amuse myself..Playing catch with the moon and tree..Now you have to give me "E" for effort..So happy God gave me a gift to enjoy the little things in life..A Camera, The Moon and A Large Tree....

Till next time, keep looking up.

Steve Jobs

2011-10-31T10:16:00.003-04:00

I just had to write a little tribute about Steve Jobs..I read about his sister giving his eulogy..I tell you..It was so beautiful. His last words were, as he looked past them.."Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow."..

It actually bought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful way to leave this earth. I wonder what he saw?

I remember when we took care of my dad at home. He looked at me and said, "soon my father will be coming for me." Knowing my grandfather was gone from this earth many years, I was taken back. The following week he died. It was the first time I experienced this from someone close to death.

To me these experiences Steve Jobs and my dad shared are filled with joy..and as our loved ones leave this earth..and leave us in pain..we have to think.."Till we meet again"...

Till next time, keep looking up.

Morning Sun

2011-10-25T16:58:00.005-04:00

As I took pictures of the morning sun, I happened to turn around and saw a beautiful reflection in the window..It made an interesting subject, I think..don't you?

Till next time, keep looking up.

2011-10-19T06:01:00.003-04:00

Now here is a picture I took from a visitor in our bird house..usually, I run screaming if this little guy crosses my path..but he was so cute.

Husband put him in the garden and he just sat there, so I took a few pictures. Slowly he headed toward the woods.

Not sure who was more surprised when we cleaned out the bird house..it was a toss up..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Following The Moon.

2011-10-15T09:17:00.006-04:00

I love the moon and had fun following it going behind the trees. It is such a beautiful thing to see in the morning, night too..I never tire taking pictures of it.

Amazing how much beauty we miss sometimes. I never really appreciated everything as much as I do, with my camera..As I was once told.."It is never too late, to start something good."

Till next time, keep looking up.

Killer Frost

2011-10-07T07:12:00.005-04:00

Now this is really a frost..anything in a garden would be done for. The funny thing, it is what really brings beautiful color to leaves..This weekend will warm up in the 70ies and color will start with the trees. Will probably peak near the middle/end of Oct..If we have rain, it will ruin some of the beautiful colors.

It is amazing to see God's paintbrush. No matter what colors I use to paint with, they are never as beautiful as the ones God uses.

Till next time, keep looking up.

After The Rain.

2011-10-05T15:35:00.004-04:00

These Hibiscus looked so beautiful with the rain drops on them..What a color..Will be taking them inside tonight and for good. We are getting a frost and the weather is really getting cold.

You have to admit..they are a happy flower and so thankful for their beauty.

Till next time, keep looking up.

2011-10-03T16:49:00.005-04:00

Walking around the back yard and hoping to catch a Dragonfly..but instead..the house/barn/flower and puddle..Oh well, it is all nice ..but no Dragonfly in sight..As you can see, the sun is getting ready to set, but a beautiful day after the rain.

Till next time keep looking up.

Back on Etsy

2011-10-01T17:39:00.005-04:00

A few things I put up on my Etsy shop..My daughter and I had a shop, but we let it close, due to her baby..

Now I thought I might as well open it back up and put some of my things in

there again..Etsy is fun and anyone that has things they make and like to sell, should check it out.

Mostly, I do Folk Art and the cards are made from my old fashion illustrations when I was a student, in The Art Students League in NYC..as I say about myself..Jack of all trades, master of none..but having a good time..haha..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Blue Dragonfly

2011-10-01T06:52:00.004-04:00

Now here is a beautiful blue Dragonfly. I couldn't see his wings, but they are next to his body. A little different from other Dragonflies that I have been lucky to take a picture of.

Have to admit, the little Dragonfly, made my day..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Rosh Hashanah,

2011-09-29T07:51:00.004-04:00

Happy New Year to all my Jewish Friends..Wishing you all the blessings the New Year brings.

I put a picture of the Apples with honey..which is a symbol of, hope for a sweet New Year..a hope all of us could relate to..May we all learn to love each other and know we are ONE..

Till next time, keep looking up.

The End Of Summer.

2011-09-25T15:33:00.004-04:00

We are starting fall time..These yellow flowers always bloom this time of year..Tall and beautiful.

I was very lucky to catch the Monarch Butterfly..

always exciting. Chased him all over the yard and finally got one..yes, only one, picture.

Ahh,God is good..

Till next time, keep looking up.

I Call This.."A Whales Tale"..

2011-09-18T06:29:00.003-04:00

You have to admit, you never know what you will see in the clouds/sky..

It looks like a plane, then a whales tale..

Doesn't matter what it is..it is a good conversation shot..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Morning Sun.

2011-09-14T06:43:00.005-04:00

The beautiful sun as it was rising..The weather is changing, little by little and you can see it in the sunrise. Cooler nights and foggy mornings, make for a beautiful sunrise. Fall is one of the most beautiful times in Maine..I try and never take any of this beauty for granted. Of course fall isn't officially here yet, but the process is starting. You can feel a nip in the air..As much as I miss spring/summer..I am always thankful for God's beauty in the fall.

Till next time, keep looking up.

This Blog is For Father Mychal Judge

2011-09-11T05:00:00.003-04:00

This is Father Mychal in his firefighter gear, heading to

the North Tower.

Father Judge died in 9/11 given last rites to a fallen firefighter, in the Trade Center..As he rushed into the North Tower with the firefighters, Mayor Giuliani called out, "Father Mike, pray for us!"..Fr. Mychal responded, "I always do , I always pray for you!"..These were the last public words to be said from Father Mike.

He died from blunt force trauma to the head, as he finished giving the last rites to the fallen firefighter.

He was designated victim 0001..because he was the first body to be recovered from the scene..

Please pray for all of us on earth Father Mike..for we really need God's Blessing.

God Bless America.

Till next time, keep looking up.

2011-09-10T10:45:00.007-04:00

On 9/11/2001 America was hit by terrorist..It was something so devastating we will never forget..

As you look at the pictures, the one with the evil faces..I saw on t.v. as I watched the buildings burn..At first, I thought I was seeing things, only to realize I didn't..it was captured by CNN and Mark D. Phillips..but as my photos move on you see the Cross..out of evil good will overcome.

The one thing I will say for my God, He is a God of Love and would never condone this to happen under His name..Yes, it happened and He didn't stop it..but we are given free will and He will never interfere with that..BUT always remember.."They that are evil will stand before God and be judged"...All the innocent victims, from the three disasters are taken into God's loving grace..it is all of us that are left behind, many in pain, that must help to change this evil..

God Bless America..

Till next time, keep looking up..

Can't Seem To Keep Up With My Blog..

2011-09-06T08:46:00.004-04:00

Oldest daughter/husband have what we call "Field Day"..every year..They put on such a wonderful time..games/food/drink/prizes..It is just a fun time for everyone.

A few pictures..first, the three legged race and the rope was too tight on them, next sack race..and last picture..too much candy..haha..

Well, the summer time is over and kids are back in school..I just don't know where the summer went.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Irene Good Night...

2011-08-30T06:17:00.005-04:00

Well, Irene has left and we are very thankful.

Thanking you all for prayers/thoughts for our safety.

The damage was inland and somehow the coast was spared..Vermont was really hit with flooding and they lost a covered bridge that was there for over 100 years..So sad to see history washed away..but thankful no one was hurt.

They gave a lot of hype on this storm and many were complaining..but I don't see it that way..

I think it is better to be safe, than sorry..Especially with any kind of storm..you can't control Mother Nature..Lives were lost in different states, so it hit different areas harder than others..

Well, beautiful sky this morning and thankful God spared us..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Hurricane Watch

2011-08-27T09:35:00.003-04:00

We will be having a hurricane heading this way, tomorrow..Not sure where about it will hit. I thank God, the water isn't near us, way down the road..but the winds can make things very dangerous. Will keep you posted..if I have electric after this storm.

I have gone through many hurricanes when I was young, on Long Island, N.Y..and remember a boat tied to the telephone pole next to our home..course we would think it was an adventure and kind of enjoy the winds, the water never hit our home..We were lucky.

Well, now on to my adventure with Irene.

Till next time, keep looking up..

A Beautiful Spot to Enjoy Lunch.

2011-08-25T06:22:00.003-04:00

On our shopping trip..we always stop at this spot and eat our lunch..Very peaceful. I always look at the little house on the top of the hill/mountain and wonder who, would live there?..I zoomed in, so you can't see how far away it really is..My thoughts on that little home..it has to take a beaten in winter, nothing to protect it, just the few trees. One day, I will have to take a trip and see what it looks like, up close.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Visitor at the Craft Show

2011-08-21T08:52:00.002-04:00

This guy visited us at the Craft Fair..I thanked him for letting me take a few pictures.

Have to admit, gulls always make me laugh..They do funny things..I remember once, my mother was in the water, and a gull kept trying to pick up her shoe on the beach. He kept taking the shoe lace, to lift it up, then it would drop because of the weight..Never know what will interest them.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Sun in Morning Fog.

2011-08-19T06:24:00.004-04:00

This is this mornings sun through the fog..It was such a beautiful site. No matter what is going on in our lives, there is something to always be thankful for..Was so happy I happened to look out the window and get a few pictures.

Have been missing from my blog..Worked a couple of weekends with youngest daughter at Craft Fairs..I tell you, the last one, near the ocean caused a problem for me. sore throat/cough and just a terrible feeling..nothing that serious, but surprised me, since I am not sick that often..Makes you realize how lucky you are to get out of bed and feel wonderful..something I was taking for granted..Good lesson for me..haha..

Will be visiting all my dear blogging friends, just in case you think I got lost..Till next time, keep looking up.

So Much Happening.

2011-08-07T10:24:00.003-04:00

Have been helping one of our daughters with a Craft Fair..It has been busy..another one next weekend..will work it with her again..

While this Fair was in full swing, a little Dragonfly came for a visit..Sat long enough to get a couple of pictures..Oh, the beauty of this little guy, they always amaze me. The colors they come in are so interesting. He just happens to be all black, but look at the little dots on the wing..just wonderful.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Sunset/Fingerprint Friday.

2011-07-29T06:03:00.005-04:00

Thought this would be a good Fingerprint from God..

I caught the sun as it was setting behind our pine trees..It looked so beautiful..Again, it lifted my spirits..

Be sure to check out other Fingerprints at PamperingBeki..

Till next time, keep looking up.

A Beautiful Sunset.

2011-07-19T16:29:00.005-04:00

There is something so soothing about the sunrise and sunset..Some mornings you start with a heavy heart, only to look outside and see a beautiful sunrise..The same thing happens in the evening.

So many times I feel the weight of the day, only to sing God's praises at night for letting me see His beauty.

Till next time, keep looking up.

The Moon..

2011-07-17T13:49:00.006-04:00

Early this morning, the moon looked so beautiful.

The pictures are very peaceful..There is something about the moon, it always brings a smile to my face..Maybe because the "man on the moon" is smiling back at me..ha..Bet you didn't see that remark coming..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Luna Moth..

2011-07-11T09:12:00.004-04:00

Here is a picture of a Luna Moth, that happened to get into our screen porch.

To me, it is another beautiful gift from God..even though none of the kids were really anxious to look at it. I made sure it was put outside, so it could go on its way. Course, I thanked it for coming to visit.

Till next time, keep looking up.

The Garden..Slow Going.

2011-07-09T08:20:00.003-04:00

This type rose, you can use the rose hips for Jelly.

Haven't done it yet, but will try, one day.

Our garden is slow going. Weather has been terrible, so couldn't start early..This is the way it goes here..some years are better than others.

Course we might have a good fall and that will make up for all the lost time..

Till next time, keep looking up..

Happy 4th Of July..

2011-07-03T11:52:00.005-04:00

Happy Fourth of July..God Bless America..

Till next time, keep looking up..

This Is So Interesting.

2011-06-26T06:05:00.002-04:00

This is a mirage in China. I couldn't believe it, when I read the article in Daily Mail, I thought it was so interesting..be sure to read about it. Amazing how these things happen..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Beautiful Weather

2011-06-21T14:48:00.002-04:00

Just a happy cloud on a beautiful day..Weather has been lovely and trying to enjoy every minute of it.

Till next time, keep looking up.

My Little Catbird.

2011-06-14T14:58:00.002-04:00

My little catbird on the hook..had to move fast, since he didn't stay long..They are so cute and enjoy the sound they make, just like a cat..

Oh, the wonderful gifts from God..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Old Fashioned Iris.

2011-06-08T06:23:00.002-04:00

What a happy site, two little iris flowers..These flowers were here when we bought the house and with my terrible gardening skills, I almost lost all of them..I get a weed whacker in my hand and everything goes down. I don't mean to, but I get carried away..Since I have not used the whacker, these two little flowers came up.

Well, now I am going to try and do things differently..will work with grass cutters by hand. Remember.....

It is never too late, to learn something good..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Interesting Sunset..After all the Storms.

2011-06-02T07:45:00.005-04:00

What an odd sunset..But it was an odd day, yesterday..Tornadoes hit Massachusetts and did quite a bit of damage. We were under tornado watch too. So thankful nothing happened here.

Then as the sun was setting, it was just a different kind of sunset, as you can see..

Well, today brings a new day and the sun is shinning brightly..Isn't this the way life is?

One day so dark and the next day we rise above the darkness..May we all have the sun shinning in

our lives.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Storm Moving In..

2011-06-01T14:30:00.005-04:00

I kept watching the darkness creep in..and heard the thunder in the distance..sure enough..lightening/wind/rain..then it passed.

Waiting for another one to roll through.

till next time, keep looking up.

Morning Sky.

2011-06-01T06:47:00.003-04:00

The morning sky was beautiful..but they are talking a bad storm this afternoon..At least, I took a few pictures this morning of the sun..Morning skies/evening skies are my favorite topic. It has been a long time getting a nice picture..thankful for these shots.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Happy Memorial Day.

2011-05-30T10:21:00.002-04:00

May God Bless all our troops..Where would this country be without them?

May this blog pay tribute to all the troops..living and dead..God Bless America.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Nothing But Rain..

2011-05-18T18:04:00.006-04:00

Okay, it is still raining and there is no change till Saturday, MAYBE...Now, I can take only so many pictures of the humming birds..but then I happened to catch another bird.

I was talking a mile a minute, to my husband, and didn't get an answer..came around the corner and now I know why he was so quiet..napping..He tells me he doesn't nap..Ha! The proof is in the picture..

Rainy weather is getting hard to take.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Humming Birds.

2011-05-14T16:30:00.004-04:00

I was enjoying myself today watching the two male hummingbirds fighting over the feeder..They are so funny..They dive bomb each other. Then they sit in the rose bush and watch the feeder..If one goes to the feeder, the other comes after it.

I tried to catch a few good pictures, but this was the best I could do with my camera.

They gave me great joy..Happy little guys, even if they don't want to share with each other.

(I just added another picture, close up of female)

Till next time, keep looking up.

Our Beautiful Orioles

2011-05-11T17:09:00.000-04:00

Whenever I put the humming bird feeder out in the spring..The orioles get to it first..What a beautiful color bird...

These are the happy little things God gives us to enjoy..Spring is a very happy time.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Happy Mother's Day..

2011-05-06T17:58:00.001-04:00

This one is for you mom..Happy Mother's Day in heaven..Till we meet again..Love you..

Till next time, keep looking up..

Bluets.

2011-05-03T07:04:00.005-04:00

This is a happy little spring flower.

It is the first little wild flower that covers the back yard in spring..Such a pretty site..It is called Bluets..and if you click on the second picture, you can see it is tipped in a soft blue.

Spring is slow coming this year. Very cold mornings and we are having so much rain. Then you look out in the back yard and see the Bluets and they bring a smile to your face. Life is good.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Pope John Paul

2011-05-01T09:23:00.003-04:00

Today Pope John Paul will be beatified..What a wonderful Pope he was..

Since my mother was Polish, her mom/dad came from Poland, he was always very loved in our family..I use to tease her and say he looked like a relative..

Just a word about his love and dignity..He could have stepped down when he was very sick, in the end of his reign..but continued to go on, even though he was having a hard time talking..Sometimes, I would marvel at him. The humility he had..

May he pray for all of us on earth, since our battle is not yet over and may we all live by his love for each other.

Till next time, keep looking up.

After The Rain..

2011-04-29T10:22:00.003-04:00

What a terrible spring this has been for the south..So sad to see what the tornadoes have done.

It has been wet and chilly here, but I have no right to complain..Praying for all that have suffered in the south..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Little Bunnies for the Grandchildren.

2011-04-28T10:57:00.002-04:00

Have been trying to get a blog done, but will share with you, my little bunnies for the Grandchildren..

Had fun making them, but towards the end I got a little panicked..They enjoyed them and that is what makes it fun to do things for them..Very appreciative kids..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Good Friday.

2011-04-22T06:10:00.005-04:00

These are 3D pictures of the Shroud of Turin..

to read about it Shroudtour.com

Many question how authentic it is, but I don't.

This to me is a picture of Christ and shows all the suffering He went through, by the marks left on the cloth..

In today's time, He is still being crucified..Many are trying to stop the Christmas season, His birth, and now they go after Easter, His death..but always remember He will come again.

Gee, I wonder what all the nay sayers will do then? Let nothing get in the way of your love of Him..Life is not easy and the only way to have Peace, is following His will..Not ours..

Sending Love and Blessings to All on this Holy Day..My prayer is...May we all learn to love one another..it doesn't matter what nationality/religion..we are ONE..

Till next time, keep looking up.

A Big Thanks To Beth.

2011-04-20T05:30:00.001-04:00

Thank you Beth for your kindness on giving me this award..

The one thing about blogging, is all the wonderful people we meet..

I travel everyday and never leave this room..

Be sure you check out Beth's blog..she has a wonderful one..very inspiring and positive..Lifesbeautynuggets.blogspot.com. Something we all can use in this life.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Clouds After The Storm.

2011-04-18T06:03:00.003-04:00

We have been having storms all over the south and then it heads to the north..We had the winds and rain, thank the Lord, we were spared the tornadoes. These clouds were at the end of the day, after the storm left..actually the pictures didn't do them justice..but you can see how beautiful they were..

Very thankful the storm has gone, it did so much damage across the country..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Bald Eagle..

2011-04-12T17:46:00.001-04:00

Bald Eagle flying overhead..I was trying to get a better shot..but this was the best I could do.

till next time, keep looking up..

Pyramids In The Sky..

2011-04-08T13:34:00.003-04:00

I had to laugh when I saw these clouds..They reminded me of the Pyramids..You have to admit, they are pretty neat..

You never know what you will see, when you look up. The Sky is a wonderful topic.

Till next time, keep looking up.

The Meanest April Fool's Joke..

2011-04-01T08:02:00.004-04:00

Now I have to admit, I didn't believe it when they said "SNOW"..thought, no way, has to be rain..

Well, shows what I know and now you know why they didn't hire me to do the weather report..

It won't last, but I am so ready for spring..

No matter what...

Till next time, keep looking up...

2011-03-31T16:34:00.002-04:00

You know I just came across this picture from a trip to Maui..Every time we visit there, I visit Buddha..Such a beautiful statue. But the reason I put it here is a saying that came from Buddha.."Hate is like a hot coal, it only burns the one holding it"..

Doesn't that make you think? Wow, how true..To me hate is like a cancer, it eats you away very slowly and causes so much pain.

Just a little thought for today..since there seems to be such unrest in the world lately..May we all spread a little love..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Springtime In Maine.

2011-03-22T06:31:00.005-04:00

They said snow yesterday and I thought, it couldn't happen..We had 60 degrees the other day.

Well, this is what I saw this morning..As pretty as it looks..I want spring back.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Beer Bread...

2011-03-19T09:21:00.002-04:00

Did you ever make Beer Bread? You know it is fun and quick..You can do many things with it..add different herbs/cheese or what every is your fancy..I wrote this recipe once before, but well worth a repeat.

Beer Bread

3 Cups Self rising flour
3 Tablespoons sugar
1 12oz. beer
Mix and put in greased bread pan. Smooth out top with wet fingertips.
Bake 325 for 40/50 minutes.

No self rising flour..here is how to make it.
3 Cups of reg. flour
4 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt

This is fast and fun..Be creative..

Till next time, keep looking up.

St Patrick's Day Is Near...

2011-03-15T13:25:00.002-04:00

Sending love and blessings to all, from my Irish Angel..

I always find the story about St. Patrick so interesting..

As a child, we always use to think he drove the snakes from Ireland..but as I got older I realized that was a myth..no snakes in Ireland.

St.Patrick wasn't even Irish, but English..He was kidnapped as a boy and a slave in Ireland for 6 years. It was all heathen country pagan Druids..He escaped only to dream years later he must go back to Ireland and that he did..When he died in 461a.d., he had founded 300 churches, baptized 120,000 believers..His use of the Shamrock was to teach the Holy Trinity..

People would question..How can the Father, Son and Holy Ghost be one?..Well, look at the Shamrock and the three leaves, yet all are from one stem.. I must say, one of my favorite stories..and it always helped me understand the Holy Trinity..Happy St. Patrick's Day to all...

Till next time, keep looking up..

Prayers Are With Japan.

2011-03-12T10:15:00.004-05:00

Just a little note about Japan..Our thoughts are with you..and hopefully many that we had share our Thanksgivings with us, are safe..
Our love/prayers are with all of Japan..God be with you..

Can't Wait...

2011-03-10T08:27:00.002-05:00

Doesn't this look happy?..Can't wait till summer..

Didn't get a chance to take any pictures. Weather has been lousy..Rain, flooding and thow a little sleet into the mix..Oh my..BUT....

I keep looking up..

Till next time, keep looking up...

Snow Spirit??

2011-03-01T06:30:00.000-05:00

Now, if I were a good story teller, I would say in these picture we now see the "Snow Spirit" leaving Maine..But the fact is..I caught the snow falling off the pine trees..does give a little ghostly look, wouldn't you say?

Till next time, keep looking up.

Here We Go Again.

2011-02-25T15:20:00.004-05:00

It is beautiful, but I am so tired of this weather..We have two more storms coming Monday/Tuesday. Everytime we get a little warmer, I get excited..thinking, "Spring"..

If it isn't this computer, it is the weather..Guess the stars and I are not on the same page. I know Mercury will retro in March..but my computer is out of whack now..so much for Mercury. Ha!

Till next time, keep looking up.

A few Happy Pictures.

2011-02-24T08:06:00.005-05:00

I am still having computer troubles..just put a few happy pictures up..Last two pictures are taken by our youngest daughter..

Folks, I will return, as soon as the battle with the computer is over..

that is...If I win.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Computer Problems.

2011-02-17T04:54:00.002-05:00

I have been having computer problems.

This is my computer Angel and with hopes she will help me get the problem fixed..

Till next time, keep looking up.

A Few Of My Favorites.

2011-02-08T13:37:00.004-05:00

These pictures were taken last year, but they still have their beauty. The pine tree has since been cut down..I felt so sad to see it go, but its time was passed. Of course it is like everything in life.."A time to live and a time to die." But if we leave a beautiful fingerprint, we never die.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Things Are Getting Serious.

2011-02-05T13:43:00.003-05:00

The deck roof doesn't have a metal roof, so the snow won't slide off that easy..So up goes hubby to shovel it off..The roof rake only goes so far..I really don't worry much about the deck roof collapsing, because my son-in-law built it and it is strong..He told me when it was done, we could drive a truck on it..course we are not going to test fate.

More snow coming..tonight and Tuesday. Woe is me...

Till next time, keep looking up.

This Is Just The Beginning..

2011-02-04T06:31:00.003-05:00

We are getting more storms this coming week.

As you can see, the ladder by the deck roof.

Hubby had to go up and shovel snow off..just to be safe. Now take a look at the bottom picture..doesn't it look like two eyes looking back at me? Probably laughing at me. I will tell you this, I could have quite a debate with Al Gore and his Global Warming agenda.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Here We Go Again.

2011-02-02T07:58:00.003-05:00

Well, we are in the middle of another storm.

Had couple of inches yesterday and today is more..much more. Oh my, happy to hear the groundhog didn't see his shadow..so an early spring. Just one thing about that, not sure if the groundhog is teasing me.

With all that is going on in this world, this is really minor and will be thankful I am warm and have a comfortable place to live..Thank you God.

Now I will go to the kitchen and make some Orange Bread to go with tea this afternoon.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Summer Shots.

2011-01-31T08:28:00.004-05:00

To make myself happy, I started looking at pictures from this summer..This is a baby bird ,on one of my angels, on the back deck. I had quite a few laughs watching him/her..and the pictures continue to amuse me still.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Beautiful Sunset.

2011-01-28T07:09:00.005-05:00

My pictures are very limited lately, since there is so much snow/ice around..I won't leave this house, unless I have to. Have to admit, as I alway say..the sky never disappoints me..

Was beautiful last night, as you can see.

No matter what happens in our life, there is always something to be thankful for.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Gee, Snow For A Change.

2011-01-24T05:52:00.005-05:00

Well, more snow is on the way..right now with the wind chill we are 20 below zero..This has been quite the year for snow/cold..so far. To keep myself busy, will have to think of something very positive..when I find out what that is, I will share it with you all...haha..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Flock of Cedar Waxwing.

2011-01-22T09:56:00.004-05:00

This was a flock of Cedar Waxwing in the tree..I couldn't get a better picture, since they would take to flight. The tree was just full of them..

They are a beautiful looking bird with a mask on the eyes..greenish in color. Just another wonderful gift from God.

Till next time, keep looking up.

(click on the picture, so you can see how many there are, in the tree.)

Icicle/Sunset

2011-01-21T05:35:00.003-05:00

Caught another drip from an icicle..Then when the sun was setting, got a couple of pictures..

Let me just say. Today is more snow, the weekend will bring in a cold blast..29-30 below in the morning. It is getting very tiring, but I have to keep telling myself..we are warm and have plenty of food..I refuse to let the negative take over. Have to keep remembering the words I wrote a few post down.."The only thing we can control in this life, is our behavior"..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Things to Keep You Happy..

2011-01-20T09:09:00.003-05:00

Watching these little guys at the feeder, always puts a smile on my face.

With the nasty weather we have been having, there is always something to be happy about.

So glad the birds visit.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Fun With Icicles.

2011-01-15T08:30:00.000-05:00

Well, when all seems like a boring day..I grabbed the camera and had the best time, taking pictures of icicles..Trying to catch a drip..did it on two of them and felt very proud of myself.

Thank you God, for letting me use my imagination..even though I did a lot of whining about the weather today.

So glad God has a good sense of humor..sometimes, I am hard to take..haha...

Till next time, keep looking up.

This Time The Storm Didn't Miss Us.

2011-01-13T08:32:00.005-05:00

Took the top picture through the screen..I think the birds were wondering when all this would end. Oh well, we can't miss all the storms, since this is Maine.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Rainbow Clouds

2011-01-10T08:20:00.004-05:00

You can see the pretty colors in the clouds..I believe that happens when the sun hits the clouds that have moisture in them..The photos don't show the beautiful colors..Maybe if you click on the picture, you can see them.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Food For Thought.

2011-01-09T14:44:00.004-05:00

So many terrible things are happening..I just feel I should share this thought that our number 2 daughter said.."On earth, the only thing you can control is your behavior"...think about that for a minute..How many would like to blame people for all the terrible things in life..and some have a good reason..but it is your behavior that is what you are in control of..Do you let the things take control of you...or do you control the thing???
Now my thoughts about this life..We chose our destiny..I think God shows us a job on earth and we chose it..but how so many lose focus..MY WILL, GOD'S WILL...If you follow God's will, you will have done your job on earth..but God will never interfere with your will..he gave that to us.
As I say, this is all just something to think about..

Till next time, keep looking up...

Suppose To Have Snow..??

2011-01-07T17:50:00.004-05:00

I sure hope I don't jinx us..So far, this is what the sky looked like. They had been saying a bad snow storm was heading our way..

For now I will just enjoy the sky and be thankful for the clear weather..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Lorna Byrne on: Seeing Angels and Writing "Angel in My Hair".

2011-01-05T13:37:00.001-05:00

I thought this was beautiful..I have a love of Angels and thought all would enjoy this woman..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Interesting Clouds.

2011-01-05T08:53:00.005-05:00

There is something about the sky, that I can't stop taking pictures of it. The heavens always keep me looking up..and a few times it was interesting what I saw.

In these pictures, I just liked the clouds. Thought they were interesting.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Wishing Everyone A Happy New Year..

2010-12-31T10:00:00.000-05:00

Sending you all wishes for a Happy, Blessed New Year..
Every year has its ups and downs..but always remember this is "New Beginnings"..
We start with a clean slate..My wish for all..

May we show one another love and compassion.
May we have many wonderful blessings this year.
May we have the best of health.
And last, but not least...
May God shower this earth with Peace..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Now This Was A Storm...Whew!

2010-12-28T06:16:00.003-05:00

Monday, Dec. 27 at 12:31 p.m. ET, the GOES-13 satellite captured this visible image of the powerful low pressure system that brought a blizzard to the Northeast and snow from Georgia to Maine. Some of the snowfall can be seen over South and North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and southeastern New York. The clouds of the low obscure New England in the image. Credit: NOAA/NASA GOES Project

Till next time, keep looking up.

Maps.alot.com

Sending Christmas Greeting To All..

2010-12-24T05:24:00.004-05:00

Our Christmas Card this year and I send it to all of you..

May God send His blessings to all of you for a Healthy, Happy, Loving year..

Till next time, keep looking up.