Rembering those who served and those who still do

Happy Memorial Day to everyone.  I, in particular, have a strong feeling when it comes to being an American because I am a naturalized citizen, and it was a hard road for my family.  We were displaced persons after WWII in Europe, and it took many years of qualifying to get to the states in those days.  My multilingual parents already spoke english, I learned the language (my 4th) my first year in the states.  Today I'm a happy American with a normal life of husband and children and grandchildren.  All of this was made possible because my parents risked their lives to escape communist aggessors and come here to become productive citizens of the United States. 

I thank all the military and diplomatic people for trying to make the world a better place, and give others the chance to live free and make a decent life for themselves around the world.  God bless all of you.

This weekend is a time for celebration.  In my neck of the woods the largest event is the Bayou Country Superfest starting on Saturday, May 28 thru 29 in Baton Rouge in the Tiger Stadium at LSU.  They'll have Kenny Chesney, Sugarland, Trace Adkins, Tim McGraw, Zac Brown Band, just to name a few over the two-day period.  It's going to be a blast.  I hope it draws a huge crowd.  The stadium will hold all of you.

Sending love to all of you who have lost someone both in service to our country or disaster.  I have had tears for all of you.  Have a great holiday weekend.

My other tomatoes

I also have cherry tomatoes (still small) and a whole array of herbs that compliment tomato recipes growing together. I also have a variety of peppers that are still in their infancy.

It smells like green heaven out here.

It is tough around here these days

I haven't been in here for a while. Just nothing
good has been happening in my life.

Almost all our pets have passed from age or cancer in the past couple of months. Mother died in March. The weather has been freaking me out and hurricane season starts June 1. We're all with high blood-pressure. My husband is overqualified, underappreciated, and underpaid. All this economic burden with the gas prices, grocery prices, and now the flood-ravaged center of our state which will surely raise the price of everything pretty soon. Has anyone noticed how much crap has happened to Louisiana in a short time?

Forever wondering why people in position of power think they don't have to live by the same rules as everyone else. Recent events just take the cake. I'm so dissappointed with all of them. The poor wives! The dumb women subjected to these advances. What lies they all must have heard. I could go on, but I'm not. Sheesh!

I am desperately tired of the political upheavals in our nation and abroad. Too much at once.

This constant pecker measuring between politicians. The unrelentless press scaring us out of our wits with the way they handle things; always jumping the gun; messing with our politics and government. All the mouthy talk radio hosts who get off on being so off the wall. And tomorrow, of all things, some people really believe will be Judgement Day.

Well, I plan on staying on regardless of all the hoopla. So, good bye and good luck to those who believe this is it. In spite of all the negative thoughts, I always have hope.

Besides that, my tomatoes are going to be ripe enough to pick in a week.

Interesting week, and Mother's Day

I had the urge to blog sooner, but I was so angry with the media trying to outdo each other, I swore I'd never say another word until the truth about Bin Laden came out, and the horrific man was really dead to everyone. We were having mouthfights in the house about it, because, obviously, some of my household listen to the nay sayers. Let's throw it all against the wall and see what sticks. Let the Almighty deal with his sorry ass.

I'm still in mourning over the loss of my mother in March. That will never go away. Tomorrow will be somber for me, and I really don't feel like celebrating. Love and miss you, Mom.

You know, every year I always tell my family not to fuss over me on this day. I always say, do good and be kind and help me when I need it and that's enough for me. Too many reasons to eat cake anymore......don't need the calories. Maybe I'll try my luck at one of those flour-less chocolate cakes made with egg whites for volume, some cut up strawberries and a squirt of whipped cream.

I've just had two large espressos, need the boost to get the house straight. My palm itches.....company's coming.

Haven't done much in the knitting department the past few days. I have, however, been designing some things to embroider.

I wish all that are a Happy Mother's Day and a wonderful weekend.

What a beautiful day for a wedding

I wasn't certain I would catch the live version of the royal wedding this morning, but as it happened, I did. What woke me was a voice that sounded like Jeremy Irons, but was in fact the most Reverend Robert Runcie, the Archbishop of Canterbury, when they were recapping the wedding of Charles and Diana all those years ago.

I felt very good about what I saw. Everything just fell into place they way it should. All the lovely clothes, (although I had a problem with some of the hats, just too goofy, some of them), and of course Kate's elegant gown, Pippa's stunning dress, and those adorable children in their matching outfits. It was just a very lovely romantic event, and I could tell that love was in the air. How about those two princes with such different personalities, but good boys the Brits should be proud of. Loved it all. I had a thought, wouldn't it be strange if Prince Harry married Pippa Middleton. There for a minute I thought I saw him considering her as he was standing next to her. Giggle, giggle!


Me, I baked a pineapple up-side-down cake. Probably the best one I ever baked. I felt good today. (Feel so good I'm watching reruns of the wedding as I sit here typing. Kate's parents look like nice people).

Already fixing bobos

I meant to say, "I'm no stranger.........". Wish I could fix it after posting. That's usually when I find out I messed up.

How about that, a blog in the making

Everyone always tells me I can write, so at this point in my life, I actually have the time to write.

The decision to start a blog was a long thought process. What was I going to blog about? Well, I'm a crafter, mostly. I've knitted practically all my life. I'm not stranger to making my own wardrobe by hand and with a sewing machine. I have a winterwear collection made by me through the years that would fill an entire room..........a big room. I knit daily. I enjoy crocheting blankets, baby clothes, and lace curtains. Makes me feel good to see crisp white lace on a cafe rod, especially with a great view behind them.

I'm not small, so I can fiddle around with any pattern to fit me properly. I love making socks. Usually I keep local school colors in mind when I make them. When football season arrives, LSU purple and gold gets my vote for color combo. I'm an avid fan. When the Saints (keeping fingers crossed this mess will be over soon) start, all my black and gold accessories are ready to wear.

I also enjoy making the occasional sweater or cardigan. I have one ready to be blocked and stitched together. It comes with trim, so I need to do that, too. The picture of this piece shows it before blocking. I'll show it complete when I'm finished.