Pocketful of Memory Cards

Hubby and I have been sharing a rotten cold for more than a week now.  My brain has been so muddled that until this morning, I'd forgotten all about the comfort drink that has become a staple of cold soothing in our family.  I call it "The Recipe" in memory of the Baldwin Sisters of Walton's Mountain fame.  You may recall they were always offering samples of " Papa's Recipe " to anyone who might need a little lift.  It was used for medicinal purposes only of course, but I think the sisters dipped into it on a daily basis.   My recipe is very simple, and moonshine free.  Fill a mug with a cup of boiling, water half a cube of McCormicks Chicken Flavoured Vegetable Bouillon, 1/4 teaspoon of fresh grated ginger (the pre-grated stuff from a jar will work also) and the juice of one lemon wedge. I wish I could say The Recipe has the power to cure your cold, but alas, it cannot. There is something about sitting in a comfy chair and sipping the warm fl...

There was something so very compelling about this scene in a friend's family room that I just had to take a photograph when I was there the other day.  Today on Gratitude Monday I'm feeling very thankful for the wonderful, supportive people I have in my life.  151.  I'm grateful for my Aunt Linda.  Her strength, wisdom and kindess continue to help us carry on. 152.  I'm thankful for Laurel whose online support and wisdom have helped me through some challenging times. 153.  Lesley who always makes me feel welcome and comfortable.  She's caring, generous and has a talent for knowing what you need, even when you might not. 154.  I'm so happy for longer days which signal more frequent gatherings of wonderful friends known as the Friday Night Happy Hour gang. 155.  I'm thankful for Donna who listens with encouragement and patience as I whine my way up Knox, and shares my love of a good latte and a Spanish vacation. 1...

It rained all day today giving me the perfect opportunity to catch up on my housework and finish my book club book. Through my kitchen window I watched the rain paint my entire backyard in glistening shades of green. Inside I marvelled at the subtle green and purple hues in the white tulips I purchased at Sunshine Market yesterday.   

With little more than a month left of my one year commitment to post a daily photo, it's been a challenge to post something creative and interesting lately.  These days it's cleaning, culling and Coastal Oregon as I try to get my house in order and finish my latest Blurb book before the 25% off deadline of April 2nd. Today I couldn't even escape for a mini artist's date, and I know exactly where I would have gone.   I'm picking my camera up right now, to find something to photograph that represents my day.   Just to be clear I did not drink six glasses of wine today.   Last night I hosted my book club and I didn't feeling like doing the dishes at 10:00 last night and left it all for this morning.  

It's gratitude Monday once again.  Today I'm most grateful because: 86.  I received an encouraging email from my writing mentor and it has really motivated me. 87.  I had a nice chat with my son yesterday morning.  Miss him! 88.  we have car insurance and I remembered to take the car in today.  While we were away, on a slippery snowy evening our bumper got crunched while our daughter was stopped at a light. 89.  I have book club tonight.  I missed the last meeting and those awesome ladies! 90.  last night I decided to take two Robaxacet before bedtime instead of one. I had a pain free night and I'm relatively pain free so far today. Just had to add one more. 91.  there are service people who can be very pleasant to deal with.  Just got off the phone with "Troy" at Visa and he was so helpful and polite.  Didn't charge me for reprinting my June statement for the business Visa and it has appeared in my email box...

I had such a great time at book club I wanted to add it to my pocketful of memories here. At the dinner table last night when my daughter asked "What do you guys talk about at your book club?  Do you talk about the themes of the book?"  I had to laugh.   Our book club is no where near that academic.  Yes, we are intelligent and educated women who could easily read a book and write an essay on theme, characterization and symbolism, but that's not what our book club is about.    Last evening was a good example of a typical meeting. We did talk about The Postmistress , discussing character, believability, things that surprised us and things that we learned.  But we also talked about The Unbearable Lightness of Being , Annabel , Infidel , the Qu'ran , the Baha'i faith , how adorable the hostess's daughter is, family members who lived in London during The Blitz , and the merits of starting a specialized daycare for babies 4-6 months old (with ...