Journaling reads: Mark and I went to lunch today at Mama Mia’s. He needed to take a break from the shop work. I’m always happy to oblige unless my stomach is acting up. 9/25/24

Journaling reads: Jo, Ilene’s cousin, is spending a couple of weeks here in NC. She has a bad back and she had a rough night last night. She was able to play a couple of games with us, but then she needed to lay down with her feet propped up to relieve her back pain. Hopefully she will feel...

Left We decided to eat breakfast at the Wallburg Grill & Pizzeria. We left the house at 9:00. It was a bit cloudy, but the chance of rain while we were going to be out was minimal. The restaurant is only 3 miles from the house. So we took a chance and rode the motorcycle. The sky was still...

Right My self-appointed job while we are riding is to capture the scenery. I don’t have a license to drive the motorcycle, nor do I want one! I like having the job of being the photo journalist to document our trips. I love taking photos of the clouds, old buildings, water, farm animals and...

Left We decided to eat breakfast at the Wallburg Grill & Pizzeria. We left the house at 9:00. It was a bit cloudy, but the chance of rain while we were going to be out was minimal. The restaurant is only 3 miles from the house. So we took a chance and rode the motorcycle. The sky was still...

Right It’s a Dairi-O kind of day. 8/16/24 How is it possible that you are 20 years old already? I still remember you sitting on our counter eating green beans from the can as I cooked supper. 8/17/24 Stormy skies 8/19/24 I cooked pork chop sandwiches over the fire in the woods. YUM...

Left This titmouse looked a little rough from the rain. 8/1/24 On Thursdays during the summer Liz, Abby and I go to Save-a-Buck and Ilene joined us today. 8/1/24 Beautiful male Goldfinch watching from his perch in the tree out in the yard. 8/2/24 Went to Jen’s house to celebrate Jaxon and...

Left This titmouse looked a little rough from the rain. 8/1/24 On Thursdays during the summer Liz, Abby and I go to Save-a-Buck and Ilene joined us today. 8/1/24 Beautiful male Goldfinch watching from his perch in the tree out in the yard. 8/2/24 Went to Jen’s house to celebrate Jaxon and...

While being under the weather today, I was looking at an old issue of Somerset Digital Studio (Autumn 2012) when I noticed some artwork that looked like Anna Aspnes’ products. So I began reading the article and, sure enough, the artist was using Anna’s products. Her gallery is here at...

According to my Daily Almanac Newsletter, today, September 8, 2024 is Grandparents' Day. Everyday they share a quote, poem, etc. Today's quote was the inspiration for this layout. Quote reads: Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children. —Alex Haley, American...

Done for the Momma O’s Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/vicki-stegall-designs-momma-os-september-2024-challenge.40438/ Journaling reads: I did not capture a picture of the black dress I wore to church on Sunday, September 1st, mainly because I did not realize Black...

Done for the AJ Challenge Week 1 for Sept. 2024 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/september-art-journaling-challenge-week-1-focus.40416/ Journaling reads: More times than not I have to make myself get up in the mornings and take those first steps to better health! 8/29/24...

Done for the Rachel Jefferies Featured Product Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/2024-09-rachel-jefferies-september-2024-featured-product-challenge.40459/ Journaling reads: Phase 1 - The bushes along the whole front of the house, that were tall enough to be trees...

Done for the Anna Lift found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/annalift-challenge-08-23-24-09-06-24.40418/ Journaling reads: It has been such a hot summer that there have been very few opportunities to ride the Goldwing. We have been trying to ride early in the day when the...

Left: We were in desperate need of rain! The ground was so dry, the grass was brittle! When I walked at the park in the morning, I prayed for the clouds to turn into a downpour! 7/1/24 Finally, we got a downpour! 7/7/24 It was fun to watch the “baby” house finches learning to eat from the...

Right: One of our favorite places to spend time...eating, of course! 7/18/24 Mark and I love to watch the clouds, especially when the sun is behind them yet you can see the rays shining into the sky! 7/19/24 Sometimes I have to make myself get out and walk! I always feel better when I do...

Left: We were in desperate need of rain! The ground was so dry, the grass was brittle! When I walked at the park in the morning, I prayed for the clouds to turn into a downpour! 7/1/24 Finally, we got a downpour! 7/7/24 It was fun to watch the “baby” house finches learning to eat from the...

Left: While Kim was here she walked at the park with me in the mornings. We also visited with my dear friend, Ilene. We played Rummikub. We had a good visit. 6/5/24 I took Kim to the airport on Saturday, 6/8/24. Kim spends the week with me following our family gathering. On Tuesday, we got...

Right: Jenifer treated us to baked potato and steak for lunch on Father’s Day, June 16th. We cooked the potatoes in the microwave and Mark grilled the steaks at the pits and we ate in the cabin. Happy Father’s Day! We taught Jenifer how to play Qwirkle after lunch. Enjoying a morning walk at...

Left: While Kim was here she walked at the park with me in the mornings. We also visited with my dear friend, Ilene. We played Rummikub. We had a good visit. 6/5/24 I took Kim to the airport on Saturday, 6/8/24. Kim spends the week with me following our family gathering. On Tuesday, we got...