Was so happy to catch this butterfly/moth..not sure which it was. It was a beautiful site and had to work fast. It left the bush, as soon as I took the pictures.
Always thankful for seeing something a bit different and consider it another gift.


Till next time, keep looking up.

Little Hummingbird Moth

 I was lucky to catch a  picture of the Humming Bird Moth. This was not an easy job. I was going from flower to flower and I can see how this little moth got its name..It was so fast, my camera couldn't keep up with it.
If you click on the pictures, you can catch a little glimpse of it..another of God's great beauties. So happy I got a chance to share it with you all.


Till next time, keep looking up.

Farmer's Market

 Took a trip to the farmer's market..Was a beautiful spot and the view was lovely. It isn't that big of a market, but really located in a wonderful area and was worth going. All organic food. Breads/meats/mead..so it was fun to visit.
Weather has been rainy and not very interesting for picture taking..so happy to get something to write about.



Till next time, keep looking up.

Would like to dedicate this blog to all the men/woman that have given their lives for our freedom..To our many allies that stood beside our troops. May we never forget all of your sacrifices..God Bless America and God Bless Freedom.

Till next time, keep looking up.

My Little Sparrow.

This little sparrow sits every morning and sings for us. What a beautiful sound.
Some may not even pay attention, since their color is not outstanding and doesn't catch your eye..but didn't God give him a beautiful sound..Isn't that the way life is..some of us feel like nothing, but each and every one of us was given a special gift..and when you use it, it is like this little sparrow..You will sing a beautiful song..

Till next time, keep looking up.

The Beautiful Moon.

 Well, the moon was suppose to be a hit for my blog this morning. Let me say, this was the best pictures I
took and they are not great.
I went out at night, and was nervous. We have many wild animals roaming around at night, like skunks..Need I say, my hand was not steady and in the last shot, you can appreciate a woman on the move..Didn't see anything, but thought I heard something and wasn't hanging around to find out what it was..
Had a good laugh when I downloaded these pictures..I call the last one.."The finger of God."  You have to admit..it looks kind of like a finger, pointing to heaven..
                                                                                 

Till next time, keep looking up.

Sun Setting.

 My poor blog has suffered. I was so busy before and after Easter, I didn't get to visit everyone.
Hope you all had a wonderful Easter. Ours was beautiful. All our daughters/husbands/children were here..22 people counting us. A very happy time.
I had fun making the meal. I always enjoy a challenge and we even made Resurrection Rolls..they are always a big hit with everyone.
A marshmallow goes inside the dough and when baked it melts and as you open it, it looks like the empty tomb..
A few pictures of the sun setting last night..Never look at the sun. I just aimed my camera and push the button. Pretty neat, I think..

Hope to visit everyone soon..
Till  next time, keep looking up..

The Beautiful Sky.

Last night was a beautiful sky..As the sun was going down, it was behind the dark clouds. Kind of in the mood for this Holy Week..but giving you hope for a new day.


Till next time, keep looking up.

Happy St. Patrick's Day ..

Wishing everyone a wonderful St. Patrick's Day..
May the blessings from heaven, be showered on each and everyone of you..


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A Fun Visitor.

What a surprise to see this Canada Goose in the yard.
He headed toward a neighbors house and this is the best pictures I could get.
Have never seen one here before. Many fly overhead and you hear them honking, but not on our property.
This was a first and may I say, a happy gift..
Made for a happy day..


Till next time, keep looking up.

Back Again..And Spring Is On It's Way.

As the Robins were enjoying the weather..I was enjoying watching them..Made my wish on seeing the first Robin in Spring..Then a little snow fell..
Funny how the snow doesn't bother me now, I know spring is coming..
Spring is such a happy time, everything is coming alive and to be truthful..I myself feel more alive..


Till next time, keep looking up.

Happy Leap Year..

Happy Leap Year to you all..I haven't been here lately..had an eye problem..Hope to be back soon.
Wishing you all the best and miss everyone..

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Fun With The Moon, Again.

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

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.

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The Sun.

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!

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..


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Apple Jelly.

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.

 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.




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Mr. Moon

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.

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.