Great stories on our china! What to do to relax? Probably the most soothing thing is go birding, but that takes a certain amount of effort. To just get away from it all kind of relaxing I think it's burying my head in a book. Phylis, how spooky that the cistern mysteriously returned to the...

Took me until Wednesday, but here is week 43.

It's getting very colorful and fall, including falling leaves. Credits: -green paper, tag: Oscraps Collab It's A Wonderful Life -orange paper: MonoBlendz Pumpkin Spice No. 1 Paperie by Anna Aspnes -transfers: ArtPlay Palette For the Record by Anna Aspnes -word art: MonthScripted No. 1 by...

My china has a story. When I was in high school I got a part in the local theater group's production of "The Glass Menagerie." It has a line about blue roses. The grocery stores had a china promotion one design of which featured...blue roses. So my mother eventually got me a complete set...

QOTD: I've never met online friends IRL, but sometimes it feels like I must have. Still in touch with two from my original digi-scrap site that went under four years ago. One lives a few hours away, the other in Europe. Chris, with all you overcome some days, I'm betting you'll get through...

T - Toronto

QOTD: Uh, oh, Chris, I'm with you on bridges, though slightly different. Can't stand when they are up in the air. Flying OTOH is a delight, especially some small planes I've been on. Don't fly anymore though cause I can't stand the hassle. Phylis, yikes on the well! Sorry to hear it, but...

I love the windows on the corner by the bookstore and gallery where I've been showing artwork. Credits: all by Anna Aspnes -paper, flower, transfers, brush, tape, ticket: ArtPlay Palette Across the Miles -word art: Escape WordART No. 1 -glow: LeafGlows No. 1 -papers: MultiMedia Documents...

Good to hear you're having good things happen this weekend. It is beautiful again today though windy a bit. Leaves make it look like DH never raked yesterday! He's watching football today. I just heard from my friend who reviews my writing and she had only a few small areas of question, so think...

t - tender

It's a pretty cat and especially like that fluffy tail, but what a surprise when it started hanging out on our garage roof! Credits: -template: After the Storm by Our MisAdventures -green & brown papers, leaves, beads, ribbon, twig: Autumn Sonata by Paula Kesselring -gold paper, leaf...

Can't believe it's Saturday already - and almost over. I have photos but haven't begun to put them together.

Another lovely day here. DH out raking leaves. I have to go to historical society to get correct data to cite records in my article. Should have done better originally! Was looking forward to another world series game tonight, but Ohio State football on at the SAME time! DH is big fan. Chris...

It is gorgeous today!!! it makes me feel great. Chris, glad you made the decision. In my major declutter I found old records from pre-menopause days and it didn't bring happy memories. Phylis, hoping for the best with your well! We have city water & sewer but I grew up with septic tank...

Trudy, my condolences for that soldier. The world seems crazier than ever. Hope the thunder storm wasn't bad and that you have good day. Chris, exciting news for Cait (and the Flour Baby). You'll have get get pictures of the two of them. Trying to imagine you listening for which wheel is...

M - Marienbad (as in "Last Year in...")

Afternoon all! Rain has ended, but still cloudy here. Probably work on the DR stuff again and an article I'm trying to write, maybe bake DH's muffins again having quit when it was warm. Chris, a day at home sounds less tiring until I remember that it's you, so I know you'll manage to work...

s - symbolism

Here's 42.

It's getting very colorful and fall. Credits: -yellow, green papers, tag, transfer: Oscraps Collab It's A Wonderful Life -orange paper: MonoBlendz Pumpkin Spice No. 1 Paperie by Anna Aspnes -transfers: ArtPlay Palette For the Record by Anna Aspnes -word art: MonthScripted No. 1 by Anna...