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The Bolo Tie:
by Cathy Elliott
A Father’s Day Tribute
“Here, Sis. Catch.” My brother, Mike, tossed something across the dining room. Reacting fast, I hooked my hand through a flying gray cord and it looped around my wrist like a lasso. I stopped its spin and laid it out on the counter with care. My dad’s old bolo tie. “Don’t you want it?” I asked. Somebody should take it. The tie was a striking western accessory that my dad had worn often. It was still hard to part with his personal items, though he had passed away several years before. The task of disposing of them had been so daunting, we’d put it off again and again. Now, since our mother had moved to a full-time care facility, we needed to ready the house to rent. “I’ve got plenty of Dad’s things to remember him by,” Mike said. “I’d never wear it.” Actually, it didn’t look like my other brother’s style either. But just in case, I held it up and waved it at him. “Dan? What about you?” He stopped stacking books in a box and glanced over, shaking his head. “No thanks, Sis. I’ve got Dad’s bomber jacket. That means more to me than anything. You take it.” “Well....” I hesitated. What would I do with a bolo tie? “You could hang it around the rear view mirror in your car,” Mike said. Did I really want something swinging from my mirror? I mean, it wasn’t like a set of fuzzy dice or anything. Thank goodness. “Let me think about it.” I placed the tie on my “possibly” pile and got back to work, joining family members as we sorted through a number of personal items – some to keep, some to store, and some for the Salvation Army. At lunch time, we decided to go for hamburgers in town. As I reached for my purse, I noticed the bolo tie still coiled on the counter and grabbed it, too. Once in my car, I hung it around my rear view mirror, as my brother had suggested. A nice effect. It even matched the gray interior of my car. Maybe I would keep it after all. We caravanned our cars over the rough road, the bumpy ride causing the tie to sway back and forth. Though I needed to pay attention to the pot holes, a scene from years past filled my mind instead. I envisioned my dad, taking his place in line behind my mother at a pancake breakfast. Wide-shouldered and straight, his six-foot frame towered over her five-foot-two petiteness. A dashing cowboy hat covered Dad’s thick white hair and his steel blue eyes were highlighted by the silvery gray of his bolo tie. More than one woman gave him a second glance. And a third. None of these looks were lost on my mother, who secured his hand and looked up at him with a mixture of pride and possessiveness. He gave her a wink and a smile. To Dad, Mother was always the only woman in the room. It was a sweet memory, especially now that he was gone. The tie evoked other memories, as well. Of dinners out and family reunions and snapshots of the handsome man I liked to call “The Silver Fox.” I touched the tie as I drove, running my fingers up and down the cool cord, stopping at the silver slide. The setting featured a black background with a swordfish arced across the metal. It reminded me of my dad’s lifetime enjoyment of fishing - his handtied flies, tackle boxes, and humming reels. Boat rides across the lake and an Evinrude motor that ran smooth long after its heyday – another beneficiary of Dad’s talent for tinkering. Rubbing the tie’s ribbed tips between my fingers, I sent a thank you heavenward for my dad. While passing through this life, he had also passed on his love of the outdoors to my brothers and to me. An inheritance more valuable than mere money. And I offered gratitude for fond memories of a winsome, white-haired cowboy, unwittingly winning over all the ladies in the room, while wearing a bolo tie. – © 2019 C. Elliott - Cathy Elliott is a full-time writer in California whose cozy mysteries reflect her personal interests from quilting and antique collecting to playing her fiddle with friends. She also leads music at church and cherishes time with her “grand-gems” Cathy’s cozy plot-twisters include A Stitch in Crime released in tandem with the RErelease of a companion book, A Vase of Mistaken Identity. She is also a contributing author to Guideposts’ devotional books, Every Day Jessus, All God’s Creations and Chicken Soup for the Soul books. For more information about Cathy, visit: www.cathyelliottboos.com
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Advertiser Index
Events Listing
Shops are listed alphabetically by location.
See shop & show ads for complete details. Day
Event
May
Cities & Shops Page #
5 Tri-State Antique Market, Lawrenceburg ..................................................... 17 14 -7/27 Two of Us Exhibit - Quilters Hall of Fame, Marion ....................... 4 18, 19 Flea Market, Tiffin, OH .................................................................................. 23 24, 25 Quilt Show - Wayne County Extension Homemakers, Richmond .......... 16 24, 25 Race Day Sale - Nancy J’s, Wabash .................................................................. 4 31-6/1 Quilt Show - Pioneer Women’s Club, Nashville ............................................ 6
June Day
Event
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1, 2 1-8 2 7, 8 7, 8 7, 8 11-14 15, 16 19-22 19-22
Strawberry Days, Metamora ........................................................................... 17 Anniversary Sale - Berries & Ivy, Martinsville ............................................. 14 Tri-State Antique Market, Lawrenceburg ..................................................... 17 Quilt Show - Piecemakers Quilt Guild, Salem ............................................. 15 Country Neighbors Tour, Various Towns .................................................... 14 Hoosier Hills Fiber Festival, Franklin ............................................................. 5 Kid’s Sewing Camp - Tree City Stitches, Greensburg ................................ 20 Flea Market, Tiffin, OH .................................................................................. 23 Quilt Festival, Shipshewana ............................................................................ 10 Bed of Roses Shop Hop, Various Towns .................................................... 19
July
Day
Event
6, 7 7 18-20 26, 27
Flea Market, Tiffin, OH .................................................................................. 23 Tri-State Antique Market, Lawrenceburg ..................................................... 17 Celebration 2019 - Quilters Hall of Fame, Marion ...................................... 4 One Stop Quilt Shop Hop, Kokomo ............................................................ 24
Life on Breezy Manor Farm
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by Donna Jo Copeland
Passages and Time
Farm life teaches many lessons—patience, practice, endurance, work ethic, life and death, renewal, reverence, hope and love. And for me, contentment. For this silver haired farmeress my wee farmstead is the center of my soul. I find so much joy in the eyes of my animals, the hard work, and at day’s end, rest knowing I have done my best. The concrete steps to the back porch, put in about 1960 are a testament to endurance and hope. They have withstood sunshine and rain, ice and snow, blistering heat and blizzard cold. Sure they are worn and some would replace them, but I love the age spots. This morning as I went down them on my way to do barn chores, I paused to think of the thousands of foot falls they have felt. Sometimes bounding with joy to check the barn for babes. Sometimes heavy and measured at the loss of one. But always there. Standing sentinel next to the steps is my old cistern hand pump. Still in use after 160 years. I do so love the creak of the handle and rush of water as I fill buckets for the stock tanks. While I concede carrying 2 five gallon buckets of water is a bit much, I can handle three gallons fine. And the exercise is good in any weather. My sheep and goat shearing was Sunday morning—the only day my shearer had open. A few friends came to help despite storm warnings and a family visiting from Israel. I had to do some major remodeling in the bunny barn to hold the shearing as the pasture was a mud pit. I have a friend with a chain saw who cut the doorway I had marked. And now I have to construct a door. Really wish I were a better carpenter. Oh and one sassy angora bunny, Aurora, decided she had had enough nonsense and needed bred so babies are expected. Farm life, never a dull moment. My flock blessed me with 64 pounds of wool and a bucket of cashmere from my Toggenburg goat. Skirting and washing are in full swing. I stepped out of my troglodyte world and bought a centrifuge to spin the water out of the wool. It’s really fast! Guess sometimes technology is good, in small amounts. Much to the aggravation of my family I am buying 3 more sheep, a Romney ewe and 2 Border Leicesters all 3 years old, I lost the matriarch of my flock a few months ago, she was 14 years old. And eight of my sheep are teenagers. I have to keep good sheep to produce good wool. One of the reasons my sheep live so long and produce great wool is diet—no corn—and secondly, love. There you have it. My secret. This summer I am embarking upon a huge wool project. Can’t reveal details as yet but by high summer twill be finished. Really excited! As they say on TV, film at 11.
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Albany .................................... 8 Just Quilts Angola ................................. 10 Angola Quilt Shop Bedford ................................ 15 Indiana Quilt Depot The Twelve Months Christmas Bloomington ....................... 12 Fancy Works Simply Primitive The Tailored Fit Bremen ................................ 11 Country Quilt Creations Brownstown ......................... 18 Scrappy Patches Quilt Shop Columbus .............................. 7 Sew Crazy Crawfordsville ........................ 5 Harvest Inn Interior Decor/Gifts Decatur .................................. 9 Sacred Images The Homeplace Edwardsville ........................ 19 The Quilting Bee Franklin ................................. 5 Hoosier Hills Fiber Festival Greensburg .......................... 20 Tree City Stitches Greenwood ............................ 5 Back Door Quilts Kokomo ............................... 24 One Stop Shop Hop Lawrenceburg...................... 17 Tri-State Antique Market Liberty ................................. 16 Pohlar Fabrics Madison ............................... 18 Fabric Shop Marion ................................... 4 Quilters Hall of Fame Martinsville.......................... 14 Berries & Ivy Metamora ............................ 17 Words & Images Monroeville............................ 8 Red Barn Quiltery Mooresville ............................ 5 Breezy Manor Farm
Cities & Shops
PPage age #
Nashville ............................ 6, 7 Quilt Show Pioneer Women’s Club The Farmhouse Cafe & Tearoom The Story Inn Wishful Thinking North Vernon ...................... 18 Sharynn’s Quilt Box Plymouth ............................. 11 Simplee Stated Wicked Chicken Primitives Richmond ............................ 16 Biennial Quilt Show Rome City ............................ 11 Caroline’s Cottage Cottons Rushville .............................. 21 Elizabeth’s Keepsakes In Stitches St Paul .................................. 20 Olde Barn Primitives Salem ................................... 15 Piecemakers Quilt Guild Show Seymour ............................... 19 Primitive Crow Small Town Stitches Shipshewana ........................ 10 Shipshewana Quilt Festival Yoder Department Store Spencer ................................ 13 Relics Antiques & More Unraveled Quilt and Fabric Store Versailles .............................. 17 The Quilter’s Nook Wabash .................................. 4 Heaven on Earth Nancy J’s Fabrics Washington .......................... 13 The Stitching Post
Not Classified by T own Town and Out of State Out of State ........................ 22, 23 Shop Hop ............................ 19, 24 Tour Towns ................................ 14 Web Based ........................... 22, 23
Since I shared my sheep secret, I shall admit my addiction (ok, one of my addictions)— I love fiber equipment. This winter a friend and I reconstructed a huge 2 harness loom on my back porch. It was supposed to be a barn loom but was really a loom from a barn. Oh, well. Now I have looms on both enclosed porches and in three rooms of my farmhouse. And I bought my third Ashford Country Spinner spinning wheel to join my Ashford Traditonal and Joy, a Canadian Production Wheel and a Great Wheel. And you know what—I have a project on each one! I have a really short attention span and a very fertile and exciting mind. Each wheel and loom is a bit different, each has its own story to tell. And I love stories of old. This summer I will be doing a Farmer’s Market on Friday afternoons with my wool good, spinning wheel and bunny. Promises to be a great summer. –Donna Jo operates Breezy Manor Farm in Mooresville. See her art at the Farmer’s Market each Friday or visit her shop, located at Breezy Manor Farm.
Recipes from Breezy Manor Farm –SubmittedSpinach by Donna Jo Copeland, of Breezy Manor Farm Fresh Salad & Biscuits See ad ongood Page 5... Always in spring in summer
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh spinach leaves, washed and tore up 4 hard boilded eggs, peeled and cut up 1 cup ranch dressing Mix together, chill. The salad is great with cheese biscuits: 2 cups baking mix, add enough milk to make a dough. Add I cup shredded cheese and ½ teaspoon oregano. Knead well and form biscuit rounds. Bake on a greased sheet at 425 til brown.
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Harvest Inn Interior Decor & Gifts 1521 South Washington Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933
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(across from Applebee's on 231 S.)
765-376-5802 • Open at 10am Tuesday - Saturday
My Sheep and I do it all- • • Fleeces, Roving, Locks, Yarns • Knitted & Woven Goods • Hooked, Braided, Woven Rugs • Patterns & Kits too!
We are all about You and Your Home!
• Solar Lanterns • Mobils • Garden Stones • Florals • Wreaths • Country Lights • Curtains • Rugs • Lamps • Albanese Confectionery Candy - made in Indiana • Curtains • Rugs • Lamps • Candles by: Candleberry, Crossroads, Warm Glow and Thompson • Garden flags • Sassafras Door Mats • The Arrow Collection
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Back Door Quilts Kissed Quilts
by Marlene Oddie
Thankful for Mom As we celebrate Mother’s Day, I want to take a moment to honor my own mother by sharing with you a bit of her story. We lost my dad this past August. He was my mom’s everything partner for the past almost 56 years. They did the same degrees at the same college, they taught at the same schools for 40 years and for many of those even shared an office. They raised us to enjoy adventure during vacations and appreciate God’s nature and the act of service. When mom was diagnosed with breast cancer more than ten years ago now, I thought she needed a distraction and encouraged her to make a quilt. I carefully curated fabrics that had beautiful iceland poppies—her favorite! She then found some embroidered dutch children on muslin that she had stitched more than fifty years previously. So I designed a quilt to incorporate them. When her neighbor said she needed to do it by hand due to the age of the blocks, I redesigned it to have fewer seams. She diligently pieced the top and then was convinced to quilt it by hand as well. Due to the heat in the summers, this took awhile but she did complete it. About ten years later she pieced an iceland poppy quilt– upsized to a king–while visiting me for a mother-daughter week. What a wonderful gift to have the time together and to celebrate ten years without cancer. In retirement, Mom has been involved with a “It’s My Very Own” chapter in Apache Junction, AZ, that creates Bags of Love full of items in ten age/gender appropriate categories. They recently added a special needs category that includes special items for older disabled children. There have been features in the paper, articles in magazines (even a cover) and news segments that aired locally, sharing the good work that this group does. This coverage has resulted in many connections with area organizations that have made generous donations for which they are very thankful. Recently, they prayed, hoping for a way to get many bags to Paradise, CA, after the fires. A few hours later, a friend of the group showed up with his truck feeling impressed to load up the bags, if they would allow, and haul them to Paradise! An answer to prayer! I’m looking forward to spending quality time with my mom this year on several occassions. Happy Mother’s Day! I love you!
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–Marlene Oddie (marlene@kissedquilts.com) is an engineer by education, project manager by profession and now a quilter by passion in Grand Coulee, WA, at her quilt shop, KISSed Quilts. She enjoys long-arm quilting on her Gammill Optimum Plus, but especially enjoys designing quilts and assisting in the creation of a meaningful treasure for the recipient. Patterns, kits and fabric are available at http://www.kissedquilts.com. Follow Marlene’s adventures via http://www.facebook.com/kissedquilts, http://kissedquilts.blogspot.com, instagram marlene.kissedquilts, twitter @kissedquilts, and pinterest marleneoddie.
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NASHVILLE Brown County Historical Society Pioneer Women’s Club
Quilt Show
May 31 (9am-7pm) & June 1 (9am-5pm) Brown County History Center, 90 East Gould Street
Nashville, Indiana
Music • Lunch Cafe • Demonstrations • Raffle • Bed Turning Vendors: Cotton Cottage Quilts, The Good Life, Quilting Memories, Quilts in Wood, Sew Crazy, Tree City Stitches, The Yellow Door Quilt Store
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This Innkeeper Chic
by Kelly Illick
Mr. Hubbs and I were away at a conference early this month. It was a resort in a neighboring state. This resort, in my mind is Second Wind on steroids. It was huge, yet so similar to our little inn, with its lodgey northwoodsy theme. We were right at home. It had over 100 guest rooms (we have 6) and was on a lake. It also included your every meal (we do not). It's dinning room seated at least 200 people. Our favorite part was, every evening at 8PM all the guests gathered in the dinning room for banana splits...I would say the best banana splits ever! The first night I had a three scoop banana slit. The second night I brought it down to two scoops. The third night I shrunk it to one scoop. And then after that, I either didn't go or I attended only to drink ice water and socialize. One cannot eat a banana split each night without consequences. It affected my sleep, plus a week of banana splits each night would have put at least five pounds on me. As I mentioned earlier, this resort served all meals. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. It was cafeteria style and many meals were similar. This "food snob" needed a change. One day, just for fun we ventured out to explore a neighboring town, catch a fun lunch out, and do laundry at a little laundromat. The laundromat we chose was by far the cleanest, most well cared for that I have ever been to. The owner was there and we met him. He puts his heart and soul into that place and it shows. His customers love it so much. because he makes that place more like a home and because of that his customers have an amazing sense of ownership. They shovel his walks, clean the bathroom and keep the place tidy. As we were leaving our new found friend, (the owner) we asked him of a good restaurant suggestion. He told us there were NONE in his little town and suggested we travel to a neighboring town. He assured us it was the only good restaurant to eat at in miles. We took him up on his suggestion, and WOW! It was an amazing little place. We ordered their smoked salmon chowder. I have eaten many chowders in my life. I have been on the Nova Scotia Chowder Trail. This chowder at this amazing little restaurant topped them all. So being the cook I am, I had to try to reenact their chowder. I had our sons smoked white fish, so that is what I used. I felt like I came close but I was a wee bit disappointed. Mr. Hubbs had it leftover the next day and he was sure I had hit it on the head as it had melded for 24 hours. So here it is folks, hot off the press! It has a tasty cheesy broth you will love. Enjoy! –This Innkeeper Chic by Kelly Illick features fresh seasonal recipes from the northwoods of Wisconsin. Kelly loves using locally grown fruits and vegetables grown here in the north. She and her husband Mark operate Second Wind Country Inn in rural Ashland Wisconsin. Second Wind is known for its rustic elegance and yummy breakfasts. Check us out at www.secondwindcountryinn.com or become our friend on Facebook.
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NASHVILLE - COL UMBUS COLUMBUS www.wishfulthinking-in.com
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150 S. Old School Way In the heart of scenic... Nashville, IN 47448
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• Free In-store Product Demonstrations • High quality Scrapbooking and Stamping Supplies • Nashville’s Oldest and Largest Scrapbooking and Stamping Shop • Offering classes for the beginner through advanced hobbyist. For details click on “Classes & Sales” on our website. (Located on the Northwest Corner of: Pittman House Lane & Old School Way)
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Quilting Fabrics • Robison Anton & Mettler threads Superior threads coming soon! • Lots of notions Fun Quilting & Sewing gift items Sew Steady Acrylic tables and table inserts Westalee templates. • Books, Patterns and much more! Service and repair of most machine brands. M & W 9:30-8, T & Th 9:30-6, F 9:30-5, Sat 9:30-3 - Closed Sun
3623 25th St | Columbus, IN | 47203 | 812.418.8200 • Check website for Class Schedule • Check us out on FB • Strip Tease Club: Meets the 4th Saturday each month. Projects are all strips - $20/year
-Kerri Habben is a writer, photographer, and crochet instructor living in Raleigh, NC. An avid crocheter and knitter, she learned these skills from her grandmother and mother. Many of her yarn creations she donates to those in need. Kerri has gathered a decade of essays she is working to publish and can be reached at 913jeeves@gmail.com.
Recipes from Second Wind B & B Smoked Fish and Cheddar Chowder Ingredients: 1 pound thick sliced bacon, diced small and fried to brown 2 ears of roasted corn (roast in oven either on the cob or towel dried canned corn) with a bit of oil ---------1 tablespoon avocado oil 2 garlic cloves, pressed 3 medium leeks, white and light greens only, rinse, halved and slice (about 2 cups) 1 small red onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced small 1/2 tablespoon white pepper 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 3 - 4 cups cubed red potatoes ---------4 cups milk 2 cups cream (or half and half if that is your preference) 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 12 -14 ounces of smoked fish (salmon or white) flaked 3 tablespoons chives, chopped
© 2019 Kelly Illick, owner of Second Wind Country Inn, Ashland, WI
Directions: 1. Brown diced bacon, drain and set aside. Roast oiled corn under broiler till browned. set aside. 2. Saute leeks and garlic in oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over low heat. 3. Add onion, celery, potatoes, salt, and pepper and cook over medium heat for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. 4. Add the broth and simmer until the potato is tender, about 15 minutes. 5. Add milk and bring the mixture back to a simmer for a few minutes (but don't let it boil, or the milk will separate). 6. As it simmers, stir in the cream. Bring up to temp, then add shredded cheese and roasted corn. Lastly add the flakes of smoked fish. Remove from burner. Taste before serving. You may want to add a dash or two of salt to taste depending on how salty the fish was. 7. Serve chowder in warm bowls. Garnish by sprinkling bacon generously on top and a sprinkle of chives. And if your like you'll like, a blend of freshly group pepper sprinkled over your bowl. –Serve with crusty bread and oyster crackers.
The Fine Art of Porch Sitting by Kerri Habben At this time of year, a vital thing to do is porch sitting. If you don’t have a porch, a front or back step will do. Or a folding chair. As long as it is a place to pause and do absolutely nothing. Though by doing nothing I actually mean doing something. Like watching the colors of vehicles as they pass by. Listening to kids bounce a basketball. Seeing someone jog by and knowing you should get up. But you don’t. Because if you did, you would no longer be porch sitting. The philosophy is to be still and pay attention to the little things. Albert Einstein wrote, “There are only two ways to look at your life…one is as though nothing is a miracle, the other is as though everything is a miracle.” If you are porch sitting with the proper mindset, everything before you is a miracle. From a blade of grass to the tips of the trees, you feel the resilient life energy surrounding you. It recharges you in a way that you didn’t even know you needed. To achieve this affirmation in porch sitting requires practice. Sometimes hours and sometimes lots of sweet tea. Another point of porch sitting is to merely observe. For example, a gray-haired lady wearing turquoise walks by. You notice this, absorb it, and then release it as you shift your attention to whatever comes along next. There are moments where you realize that the porch needs sweeping and weeds are sneaking into the petunias. But you do not get up. Not yet. You will get everything done that needs doing. However, right then, you are porch sitting. I like to sip a coffee on the back step in the early morning. I watch the sun sliding up between the pine trees. I smile at the maple leaves glimmering like pale emeralds with the light behind them. I hear the neighbor’s dog come out, and I watch him. He is a little black dog, who has extremely sensitive hearing. If I use the utensil drawer that squeals and he is outside, he barks. Between you and me I have my own title for this dog. In college, I read Goethe’s Faust, wherein the main character makes a selfishly ill-guided pact with the devil. The character of the devil is named “Mephistopheles” and first appears as a little black dog. Ever since, every little black dog I see receives this name in my head. I know. This likely isn’t normal. Yes, please pray for me. And if you have a little black dog, I apologize. Anyway, the dog wanders, then my neighbor comes to the door and calls him. He cocks his head to one side, pauses, and then wanders a little more. The neighbor’s voice changes pitch, and the dog repeats this routine. This occurs about four times until my neighbor hits just the right tone, and the dog darts inside as if a genuine Mephistopheles is chasing him. If I didn’t porch sit, I would miss that moment. However, the most important part of porch sitting is to share it with those we cherish. Generations of families and friends porch sat together, and it is only in more recent times that we have seemingly forgotten how. You are more than welcome to porch sit with me. I’ll pour you a glass of sweet tea, and we’ll watch the world go by together. Just promise not to tell my neighbor what I secretly call the dog.
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Hello Spring!
Town and Country Cooking
by Janette Hess
Mix and Match – Spring in a Salad Bowl Before spring gets away from you, treat your family and friends to perfectly mixed and matched salads. To start, simply mix up one of this month’s easy dressing recipes. Next, match it with the perfect leafy green. Finally, hand out the forks, because dinner salad is served! In recent years, food snobs have tossed iceberg lettuce aside in favor of more exotic offerings. Even so, homemade Blue Cheese Dressing begs to be served over cool, crisp wedges of iceberg lettuce. Arugula, also known as salad rocket, is a bright, peppery green that has found its way into most supermarket produce sections. For a salad that’s delicious but decidedly different, mix baby arugula with Citrusy Dressing and top it with feta cheese, toasted almonds and sliced red onion. Arugula also adds a pleasing zip to sandwiches and pizzas. Because ripe, juicy strawberries are abundant at this time of year, match them with baby spinach and a batch of Strawberry Vinaigrette. Add blueberries, toasted pecans and sliced onions to the mix, and you have captured the essence of spring in a salad bowl!
Strawberry Vinaigrette ½ cup canola oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup sugar 4 large, ripe strawberries, trimmed ¼ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional) Combine all ingredients, except poppy seeds, in blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Stir in poppy seeds, if desired. Serve immediately. Chill leftovers. Makes approximately 1 cup dressing. Serving suggestion: Toss baby spinach and sliced strawberries with desired amount of dressing. Add blueberries, toasted pecans and sliced green or red onion. For extra flavor, sprinkle with crumbled feta or blue cheese.
Citrusy Dressing 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons orange juice ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed 1/8 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste Whisk together all ingredients and serve immediately. Chill any leftover dressing, but return to room temperature before re-serving. Makes approximately ¾ cup dressing. Serving suggestion: Toss baby arugula or baby spinach with desired amount of dressing. Top with crumbled feta cheese, toasted almonds and thinly sliced red onion
Blue Cheese Dressing ¼ cup sour cream ¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 ozs blue cheese, crumbled 1 tablespoon freshly snipped chives ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2-3 drops hot pepper sauce Freshly ground pepper to taste Using hand mixer or small blender, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice and 1 ounce blue cheese crumbles. Mix until smooth. Fold in remaining blue cheese crumbles, chives, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce and freshly ground pepper. Chill several hours to allow flavors to blend. Makes approximately 1 cup dressing. Serving suggestion: Spoon dressing over iceberg lettuce wedges. Top with crisp, crumbled bacon and additional blue cheese –A trained journalist, Janette Hess focuses her writing on interesting foods. She is a Master Food Volunteer with her local Extension service and enjoys collecting, testing and sharing recipes.
by Deb Heatherly
For some reason I am even more excited this year than ever, that old man winter has finally left town. Longer days means more sewing time, better lighting, and an abundance of color inspiration right outside my studio window. It also means it’s time for me to change the decorations on the porch just outside of the studio. I love to use mini quilts throughout my home and change them with every season. This week I pulled out several that always make me smile. These pastel cuties will stay in place until I begin to feel patriotic and change to red, white, and blue quilts in late June. It’s funny, but even the UPS guy seems to enjoy the seasonal changes and always makes a remark while I sign for the latest delivery. This little yellow quilt has always been one of my favorites. Simple paper piecing makes it quick and easy to complete. The blocks finish at 3” and are set in four rows, each containing four blocks. The overall quilt is just 16 ½” once borders are added. I chose 30s prints in a variety of colors but this mini quilt would be just as cute in any color combination. Use it on a table, in a basket, or hang it like I did. No matter where you place it, it’s sure to get noticed. You can also enlarge the blocks and/or add blocks to make this quilt any size you wish. I hope you’ll send me a picture of your creation. I’d love to see what you did with this design. Fabric requirements: 1/2 yd. white Scraps of 30’s prints 1/8 yd. blue for inner border 1/3 yd. yellow for outer border and binding Directions: Print (16) foundation patterns at 3 1/2” (3” finished). Piece the blocks using white in the A1, A3, A5, A7, and A8 positions. Use a variety of colors in the A2, A4, and A6 positions. Use a colored pencil and color in the areas if needed so that you do not get confused. Trim the blocks on the outside line and piece the blocks in rows. Sew the rows together to complete the quilt center. Cut (2) 1” WOF blue strips for the inner border. Cut (2) 2 ¼” WOF yellow strips for the outer border. Remove the paper and layer with batting and backing. Quilt as desired. Cut (2) 2 ½” WOF yellow strips (or width of choice) for binding. –Deb Heatherly is a designer for Creative Grids® rulers and tools. When not in her studio, she is on the road doing Creative Grids® lectures and workshops for guilds and shops across the country. She is the designer of the Creative Grids Cat’s Cradle tool, Strippy Stars tool, Turbo 4 Patch, Ultimate Flying Geese tool, and Cat’s Cradle XL. She is the author of the books ‘Cat’itude, Strippy Stars, 4-Patch Panache, The Ultimate flying Geese Book, and Catitude XL. Visit her website at www.Debscatsnquilts.com. Creative Grids® fans are invited to join her Facebook group page- Grids Girls, for tips and inspiration https://www.facebook.com/groups/ 770429649800457/.
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Clutter Happens
by Julie Pirtle
Grandma’s Hands
My usual words to you, dear reader, circle around organization—physical organization of things and bobbles. Of gadget and gizmos. This month, I would like to share a different kind of organization. The kind we have no control over as it ebbs and flows through our lives controlling us as time passes—the organization of life. In honor of Mother’s Day, I share with you my thoughts and memories of my Grandma Evelyn, who passed away almost five years ago. Hands held tenderly by her parents...Lovingly held by her husband...Enfolding the hands of her children...‌. and the children of children that followed. My Grandmother was a loving, short, opinionated, 100% German woman who loved to do for others. Grandma expressed the love she felt through her hands, connecting us to her with gifts that made us feel her presence. Many in her family have been and still, warmed by the afghans and quilts that she painstakingly made. She also loved to cook and bake for her family. Even when she struggled to get around, she still managed to make peanut brittle and bake to send home to whomever visited her. There are two specific memories I have of Grandma’s hands that will forever move me. The first has to do with my Grandfather. When Grandpa was admitted to a Memory Care Facility, he was upset every night before he went to bed. We later found it was because “his girlâ€? was not there to lie beside him and hold his hand. When questioned, Grandma shared that in their almost seventy years of marriage, they held hands every night as they went to sleep. Grandpa was only in the facility for two weeks before he passed away. The day of his funeral, I walked into the church and saw my Grandma standing beside his casket. The same hand that had held his hand every night was now stroking his forehead. She would not leave his side. It was such a testament to the love they shared and how much she would miss him. It was heart-achingly beautiful. The second memory was a few years later, just days before she died. She was in the hospital and wanted to touch her six-month-old great great granddaughter. With the help of her daughter (my Mom), she held out her hand and Opal firmly grasped it with her little fingers. It lasted but a few minutes but the significance of the circle of life in our family was palpable. There were five generations of women represented in those moments: Grandma, Mom, myself, my daughter and my granddaughter. I remember thinking how time brings us to places and situations that seem inconceivable. Here I was, now a grandmother, watching my grandchild grasping my Grandmother’s finger. The picture that was snapped of this moment has become a family treasure. There is something about the touch of a hand that makes us all connect in joy and in sorrow. The transference of love between Grandma and her loved ones in her last days was a tribute to the love she bestowed upon those in her life for almost a century. I firmly believe that women are the glue that holds families together. We nurture. We are nurses, chefs and teachers. We are the essence of every holiday and family get together. We give more of ourselves than we expect back. We face family crisis with strength and fortitude. We do all of this quietly and without expectation. We do it because we want everything for those we love. Grandma embodied all of this and passed it down to my mother who did the same. I must have done something right as well, as I now watch with pleasure as my own daughter cares for her family. In my career as a Professional Organizer, I have watched many times as my clients struggle to “saveâ€? belongings for those they love. It’s almost as if they feel that if they don’t leave something, they will be forgotten. The truth is that it is not about objects. The triumphs and rewards of a lifetime well lived are not found in what we leave behind, It is truly about the lives we’ve touched and the gifts we’ve given of ourselves. It is the love. It is the memories. It is the touch of a hand. –Julie Pirtle is a Professional Organizer and Owner/Operator of Clutter Happens in Mesa, AZ
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ANGOL A - SHIPSHEW ANA ANGOLA SHIPSHEWANA
Heirloom Tomatoes
by Wendi Rogers, Ph.D
When all you want are tomato plants, walking into a local garden center can be overwhelming. Patented hybrid varieties promise disease and fungal resistance. Heirloom varieties pledge to provide different colors and tastes. Where do you start in selecting your favorite bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich ingredient? Heirloom tomato seeds were grown out and handed down by generations of tomato growers, were brought over from Europe by immigrants, or are of unknown origins. The Victorians developed many dog breeds, such as the English setter and golden retriever, and also directed their efforts to creating different tomato varieties. Many varieties released by universities or Extension Services are open source. Open source means you can save the seeds of your favorite tomato plant. Open source places Extension-developed varieties into the heirloom category. Heirloom varieties come in a plethora of shapes, colors and tastes. Understanding what you are doing with the harvested tomatoes is a good first step in variety selection. There exists an heirloom tomato for every need. Brandywine was first described in print in the late 1880s. However, Brandywine appeared on seed exchanges only in the mid-1980s. Brandywine is a round to beefsteaktype tomato. The Brandywine color, pink to red to almost purple, depends on the seed source. Each tomato weighs 8 - 24 oz. Brandywine fruit will crack if the tomato fruit grows to fast. Amish Paste is a red, oxheart-shaped tomato originating in the 1870s in Wisconsin or Pennsylvania Amish communities. Amish Paste became available in the mid-1980s. Amish Paste produces a meaty, 6 – 12 oz tomato. It is juicier than most paste-type tomatoes. Amish Paste tomatoes flourish in the Northern parts of the U.S. as well as the Southeast. Travelers Tomato, commonly and mistakenly identified as Arkansas Traveler, was released by the University of Arkansas in 1971. Travelers Tomato delivers a consistent, pink, 6 - 8 oz slicing tomato bred for its skin to remain intact in high humidity or after an excessive amount of rain. The Travelers Tomato variety was developed to improve production of cash crop tomatoes grown on Arkansas small family farms. The pink tomatoes were intended for local, mid-20th century canneries. In theory, heirloom tomatoes are open source so you can save seeds. Please, read seed packages and live plant labels. Seed catalog descriptions may provide no seed saving information. Several heirloom varieties are now owned by large, international companies. The tomato varieties are marketed as heirlooms. Be sure you know what you can do with what you are buying. Identify the best tomato variety for your location. Consult your County Extension office or local garden club for a list of heirloom varieties that do well where you live. Garden clubs may introduce you to a local-bred seed source. Maybe for you the best tomato variety is family-shared tomato seeds. You remember your grandmother slicing and serving the tomato, still warm from the summer sun, sprinkled with salt, black pepper and oil. Maybe you need buckets of paste tomatoes for your Uncle Ray’s tomato sauce. Maybe you grow your own dark burgundy Brandywine because it is so good. The important thing is to have fun. The bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich will taste wonderful. –Wendi Rogers lives in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, and began gardening when she started and sold her first marigold seedlings when she was 8 years old. She has a Ph.D. in Agronomy from the University of Missouri, a Master of Science in Animal and Range Science from North Dakota State University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Fort Hays State University. She likes to help people grow their own food.
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Heirloom Tomato & Zucchini Salad A Summer Favorite
Ingredients: 7 large heirloom tomatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds), cut into wedges 3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 2 medium sweet yellow or red peppers, thinly sliced
1/3 cup cider vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon each minced fresh basil, parsley and tarragon
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In The Meantime
What I Have Learned from My Mother by Susan Baldani What qualities does one need to be a wonderful mother? Well, let’s see. Kindness, selflessness, a loving heart, a caring personality, an abundance of patience, acceptance and wisdom are just a few necessary qualities. Fortunately for me, my mother has all of these and more. Even though I never had children of my own, I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to be a stepmother and, in the last few years, a grandmother, or in my case, a MeMa. I fell into these roles rather easily, I believe, because I had such a great role model in my mother (and grandmothers). Not that the men in my life haven’t influenced me positively as well, but this article is, after all, to celebrate Mother’s Day. I learned that my needs have to sometimes be overlooked in order to make others happy. That sacrifice is a form of love and not something to begrudge. I learned that giving to others makes me much happier than any gift I could give myself. I learned how to bring comfort, even when I feel like I’m the one who needs comforting, and that it’s better to get up to help when all I want is to do is lie down. These are traits I have tried to carry over into all of my relationships. My mom is also one of my very best friends. I can talk to her about anything and she will never judge me, criticize me, or try to make decisions for me and my future. She will give me advice, but knows that I need to make some mistakes to find my own true path in life, and hitting a few speed bumps along the journey is the only way to really find the right destination. My life has been filled with many successes, both personally and professionally. My mother has encouraged me to take advantage of opportunities that have arisen and has been my tireless cheerleader. I couldn’t have accomplished what I have without the belief instilled in me to trust in my own decisions. I know I am so very fortunate to still have my mom. Some of my friends have already had to say goodbye to theirs, and my heart truly breaks for them since I know what a hole I would have in my life without my mother. No matter how old I get, I will always need my mommy. Happy Mother’s Day! –Susan Baldani writes articles about small town life, decor and food for various magazines across the country and Canada. You can contact her at suebaldani@yahoo.com or through her website at www.mywritingwall.com.
by Ann Stewart
My vocal student so impressed the judges at her college audition, the voice professors immediately announced acceptance into their school of music. Grace laughed in disbelief. “No, I’m serious,” was her confirmation. But two months later when Grace opened the file, it said "Denied Admittance." This talented senior was devastated, heartbroken, and scared. I was angry, frustrated, and hurting for her. How could an award-winning singer with a 4.3 GPA, and strong leadership skills be declined? How would she sing the next morning at her biggest vocal competition to date? I assured her we’d try to figure out what happened and advised her that somehow it would all work out. But in the meantime, she had to push aside the horrific news and sing for joy. That night, e-mails were sent, prayers and inquiries made on her behalf. In the meantime, seemed like an apt description. But still, she experienced that when the wait seemed mean and the time too long, she needed to go on and sing for joy. If she did not, whether or not she ended up getting into her first-choice college, she would have lost whatever could be gained in the meantime. The next morning, through her sadness, fear, and anxiety, she performed at National Association of Teachers of Singing, Grace lived up to her name and exuded confidence and poise and earned honors. Two hours later she received a message from the school of music: “Terrible Error. Correcting It Now.” It was indeed a “terrible error!” What good could ever come out of Denied Admittance? What good could come of putting a student through a roller-coaster of emotions? There was something good about “In the Meantime.” My student realized how badly she wanted to go to that particular school despite its error. She learned to ask questions, reach out for help from God, friends, and those in the know. The most important thing she learned was how many people loved and supported her and wanted to see her succeed. “It was crazy!” Grace said. “I was almost overwhelmed with how loved I felt, despite how upset I was.” And she learned that in the meantime when waiting for news, life still goes on. She couldn’t let the meantime be ruined by whatever decision would follow. When have you been stuck in the meantime? Waiting for a doctor’s report. Finding out if your kid made a team or the cast list of the school play. Counting down the minutes for election results. Hoping your job interview went well enough to get the job. The delivery room – boy or girl? Skyemoor Farm lamb count is seven baby lambs from two mamas. In the meantime, we’re keeping a close watch on the other ten mama ewes. In the meantime, is a unique opportunity. What do you do in the meantime? We all have to live in the meantime so we may as well really live in the meantime. Celebrate the moments that sit in between events as much as the bookends on either end. Perhaps we all need to gracefully Sing for Joy in the meantime. –Sign up for my monthly newsletter More to the Story to find out what’s happening with novels and publishing because there’s always More to the Story. www.annmariestewart.com
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A Cup of Tea with Lydia
by Lydia E. Harris
TEA-riffic Celebrations for Moms and Dads
From Lydia’s Recipe File Favorite Bundt Cake
This family favorite recipe tastes rich like pound cake and has a ribbon of sweetened cinnamon-nut filling in the center.
Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Thoroughly spray a 9½-inch bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, cream together: 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 cups sugar 2 eggs Fold in: 1 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture and mix well.
Cake Filling Mix together: 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Spoon half the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Sprinkle the batter with the filling mixture. Put the remaining cake batter on top. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean. Let the cake sit in the pan for 10 minutes. Then loosen the sides with a table knife and turn it upside down on a cooling rack. When cool, dust with powdered sugar.
As a mother, I’ve appreciated the love and honor expressed to me over the years by my children. Their Mother’s Day gifts of “I love you” shrinky-dinks made by little hands have been replaced by gifts from some of my favorite shops found on these page. The youngest of nine children in my birth family, I also enjoyed making Mother’s and Father’s Days special for my parents. Now as a grandmother, I like to encourage my grandchildren to honor their parents, and I hope to encourage you to try a few fun ideas as well. Celebrating Mother’s Day In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation that designated the second Sunday in May as a day to honor mothers. More than 100 years later, we still celebrate this special day. How can we honor the mothers in our lives? Here are a few TEA-riffic tips to do so. Select a menu your mother (or a special woman you wish to honor) would enjoy. When moms and grandmas were asked what they would like, they mentioned quiche. So how about serving brunch? The menu could include quiche or an egg dish; sweet bread, coffeecake, or my Favorite Bundt Cake (see recipe); individual cups of fresh fruit; sparkling cider; and hot tea. Choose a theme and gifts that reflect your mother’s interests. My mother enjoyed gardening and hospitality. One year I bought her an indoor watering can and personalized it with tulip drawings and words of love. Another year I gave her a teapot with pink roses on it. If you have grandchildren, encourage them to honor their moms. One year I invited my daughter’s two young sons over before Mother’s Day and helped them bake their mom’s favorite pineapple upside-down cake. My preschool grandson did a good job of putting the maraschino cherries in the center of the pineapple rings before he ran off to play. Celebrating Father’s Day In 1910, Sonora Smart Dodd founded Father’s Day. The first celebration that June was at a YMCA in Spokane, Washington. Sonora honored her father, William Jackson Smart, a Civil War veteran and a single parent who had raised her and her five siblings. But it wasn’t until 1972 that Father’s Day became a federal holiday. What type of meal and theme would your dad enjoy? Maybe a picnic? If so, a deck, backyard, or park would make a fun and casual setting on a sunny day. My son and husband both like barbecued ribs, potato salad, baked beans, fresh fruit and veggie sides, and iced beverages. To keep tea in the theme, include bottled iced tea or make an easy-brew iced tea by steeping four teabags in a quart of cold water in the refrigerator for two or more hours. Serve the tea chilled with ice cubes. And if your dad likes sports, such as baseball, my “bundt” cake recipe would fit the theme. When selecting a gift for Dad, think of his interests and tastes. Maybe he’d like a gift from one of the shop advertising here. Staff members at this exclusive group of shops are always happy to help with suggestions. Mother’s Day (May 12) and Father’s Day (June 16) offer great opportunities to stir up creativi-TEA and find ways to honor our parents. Also, the Old and New Testaments encourage us to do so and offer a blessed promise when we do! Ephesians 6:2–3 NIV says: “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise—“so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on earth.” Whom can you honor this year?
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Quilting With Barbara
by Barbara Conquest
Become Inspired
by Annice Bradley Rockwell
Reasons for Quilting
Decorating, Entertaining and Living in the Early American Style
A few weeks ago after struggling with a quilt that simply would not cooperate, a thought flashed through my mind: Why am I doing this? In fact, why would anyone quilt? Seriously. I began to consider the question. Seriously. Originally, making quilts from good scraps of worn-out clothing was an economic necessity for many households who could not afford to waste anything. This is rarely the case today, so why are there still so many quilters, young and old? Upon reflection, I realized there are almost as many reasons for quilting as there are quilters. Every person, deep down and often well hidden, harbours a streak of creativity which may manifest itself in quilting, an activity which allows one to choose or originate patterns and to arrange colours. Many people, myself included, are fascinated by colour with its limitless permutations and combinations and its effect on emotion. Colour permeates our lives: restaurants choose their décor colours and lighting to influence their customers. Wearing certain colours, different for everyone, gives us a sense of wellbeing. Those of a “certain age” will remember the popular book Color Me Beautiful and its spinoffs. Certain grandmothers, aunts and friends, although they have never quilted before, cannot resist making a quilt for a special baby. They may never make another one, but chances are that they’ll be hooked and will make more, possibly for subsequent family members or others. It’s possible that they will join countless others to broaden their group of recipients to include “charity” or “comfort quilts” for sick or needy children (think the 1,000,000 pillow case challenge) wounded veterans (Quilts of Valour), the homeless and disaster victims… and so many more. Some of us want to leave quilts as legacies for future generations whose graduations, weddings and other rites of passage we will not be here to attend. People who simply must follow trends often enter the quilting world in their quest to keep up with their friends. Inevitably some of them will leave, but more will stay until quilting is not a novel new craft, but a way of life. To others the benefits of quilting are less tangible but no less important – companionship, common goals and social contact. Anyone who has ever belonged to a quilt guild can attest to the joy of sharing skills, information and time with other likeminded people. No matter how old one is, there is always something new to be learned, and that is an attraction for many. It has been said that to stop learning is to stop living. And a talented and devoted few, competition quilters, create original projects that the rest of us can only admire from afar as they win some of the thousands of dollars in competition prize money available from many sources – from small local fairs to sponsored prizes of thousands of dollars from large companies and organizations. Prize money is a tangible reward, but it’s not hard to imagine that the resulting satisfaction and recognition are just as important to the winners as the money. What are your reasons for quilting? –© 2019 Barbara Conquest writes her column from Blue Sky Quilting in Tofield, AB.
A Season of Natural Abundance The month of May is usually a busy but welcomed time for a country homeowner. With the season of winter being a distant memory and the transitional month of rainy April behind us, we tend to appreciate the days of sunny warmth as they afford us a well-earned chance to work outside as we prepare our yards for a season of growing and a season of natural abundance. For those who feel a sense of reward from hard work and consistent nurturing, a vegetable garden provides not only plentiful produce during summer and fall months, but a feeling of being self-reliant. Time spent during the end of spring working and planting garden beds is truly time well-spent. As rows of seeds begin to break through the carefully tended earth there is an inevitable feeling of promise in nature’s gift. And as the tiny sprouts become more sturdy and recognizable plants we can begin to imagine all of the summer meals that will be enhanced by nature’s hand. Soulful Simplicity Whether it is a fresh zucchini and heirloom tomato salad blended with olive oil and fresh ground pepper as a refreshing summer lunch or a batch of large dark green peppers stuffed with fresh herbs, rice and beef baked to be enjoyed as a hearty meal, there is always something soulfully pleasing about harvesting your own food. There is a sense of simplicity that accompanies this special country blessing and the pace of our days begins to feel more in keeping with nature. Stepping Back in Time As the weather gets warmer we also have a chance to enjoy special country antiquing events that are hosted by seasoned shop owners. Many of these spring shows feature gatherings of antiques dealers and craftsmen who set up under tents on a warm spring day to offer their wares for sale. Huge country harvest tables filled with decorated salt glazed stoneware and antique gathering baskets alongside a table filled with handcrafted redware or hooked wool rugs that were made by hand over the winter are displays that are truly appreciated by the country shopper. Sipping lavender lemonade while browsing through antiques and listening to the live music of a happy fiddle, one feels as if they are stepping back to a much simpler time. The season of spring is a time of joy and a time of country blessings. The now vibrant landscape surrounds us with nature’s reminder that renewal and growth are the rewards for our patience and our faith that the spectacular beauty of this time of year will always return to us. –Annice Bradley Rockwell is an educator and owner of Pomfret Antiques. She is currently working on her book, New England Girl. NewEnglandGirl2012@hotmail.com
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Washington Co Piecemakers Quilt Guild Show Plans are underway for the 38th annual Washington County Piecemakers Quilt Guild quilt show, to be held in June. Our featured quilter is Patsy Ragland. Here is a short history of her quilting journey, written in her own words. My mother used to tell me I was born with a needle in my hand. Any handcraft sewing medium was of interest to me. Even if I never mastered a certain technique, watching someone who had was a source of fascination. I started quilting in the late 60’s and had no idea what I was doing! I still have that quilt. It was made from the scraps left from the dresses I made for my daughter; it was a simple rail fence. I’ve moved on from there and will never live long enough to make all the patterns I love, or use up all the yards of fabric collected over the years. My mother did not quilt but made all the clothes for my sisters and me. She was a wonderful seamstress. I wish she could see all the fabulous machines of today. In addition to quilting, I love to knit and tat. Years ago I did weddings and made gowns for the bride and attendants. That was a lot of work and so time consuming that I went off to business college and became a court reporter for the Jefferson Circuit Court in Louisville and the Federal Grand Jury in Louisville. The most interesting work was Criminal Court and in 1986 I went to Hong Kong to take depositions in a chemical case. It was a fulfilling career and I almost wore out my hands. After 40 years of that, I retired in 2016, after the death of my husband. Retirement was not for me, so now I work part-time at Arby’s in Corydon with many nice folks who have become my friends. Joining a quilt guild has been a rewarding experience and I recommend it to anyone who wants to further their skills or just meet some super nice people. Join, get involved and enrich your life! The Piecemakers Quilt Guild show will have a wide variety of quilts entered. There are more than 15 classes of quilts to be judged. We have had entries from all over the state at our shows. A favorite is always the viewers choice and our challenge quilts. Our Guild has a many members, therefore the “challenge” is always exciting. It is amazing to see what our members create with specific fabric and instructions. We will again have a donation quilt. Also plan to visit our local vendors, watch our demonstrations, and view our special display of Dear Jane quilts. Our show will be Friday June 7, 2019 from 10am-4pm, and Saturday June 8, 2019 from10am-3pm, DST. The show will be held at Southern Hills Church. Address is 1645 S State Rd 135, Salem, IN . Admission is $5. Handicap accessible and plenty of parking. For more information call 812-820-8911. –Photos Captions: Top - Lora Nale won Judges Choice at our show in 2018 with this quilt. And, Two more quilts from our 2018 show.
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Succulents are very popular right now for home decorating, both indoors and out. They symbolize enduring and timeless love. For this project, I chose to use faux succulents. They are very realistic and come in a variety of shapes, colors, sizes and textures, but without the maintenance of live plants. I went through my stash of vintage goodies and came up with several choices for the planters. By using the faux succulents, I did not have to worry about water and drainage. I chose an old flour sifter, a small tin drawer, enamelware dipper, spice can, china sugar and creamer, a tin cup and numerous mini teapots. Almost anything will work and the more interesting, the better. Gather a variety of faux succulents from your local floral and craft shops, as well as some floral foam, moss, pebbles or small stones. If possible, use more than one type of succulent per container. It makes the arrangement much more interesting. If you end up with a bare spot, just add a bit of moss or a small stone. This adds to the natural look. These mini gardens are fun to make and will add a bright spot to your home. They also make lovely gifts for friends and neighbors. –Marla Wilson is the owner of The Rusty Wheel, a gift boutique in Scandia, KS. The shop features her floral designs and repurposed “junk,” as well as kitchen and baby gifts, home decor and fashion accessories. Follow The Rusty Wheel on Facebook, or www.therustywheel.vpweb.com
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LIBER TY - RICHMOND LIBERTY
Over The Tea Cup
By Janet Young
Summer Vacation
As summer approaches and the school year is coming to an end, the daunting question of how to spend the next three months without hearing laments of, “Mom/ Dad, I’m bored” looms forward. Sure, there are a myriad of summer camps, vacation bible schools, and for the younger ones day care programs, if you have the available time to transport them back and forth since some camps are only for a few weeks, and may only be offered during the morning hours. Then there is the cost of these programs. It is especially challenging when you have more than one child to transport and to pay for some of these programs which are only offered for a two week period of time. Hundreds of dollars can be spent for just one adventure. Granted the educational value some programs offer may be well worth the investment. Obviously, as working parents, there is a definite need for child care, as well as providing for their safety and security. But what about when they come home from camp etc., how will they spend their time. Perhaps this could be the year you add the goal of teaching your children how to reach out to others. In other words what can you do as a family to help others? For one thing, you could serve in a soup kitchen or pack food in a Food Pantry to hand out to the community. Or, volunteer your time to assist at a vacation bible school or retirement center. There are plenty of community outreaches whereby your children can be helpful to people of all ages. A lot of times, there is no need to go any further than to reach out to people in your own neighborhood. For example, is there a working couple who might welcome you to walk their dog? Or, what about a neighbor who injured his arm or leg, and would be grateful to have someone cut his grass for a few weeks while he recuperates. The next time you make a quick trip to the grocery store, why not ask the mother with the newborn baby if she needs anything from the store. Tell her you were on your way and would be happy to pick something up for her. Then there is the elderly neighbor who receives very little visits. Why not present him or her with a fresh bouquet of flowers that you just picked from your yard. Or, invite her to join you for some cool iced tea, and perhaps some freshly baked cookies. Be sure to send her home with some of those cookies to be enjoyed at a later time. What brought this to mind for me, was a family had moved into my neighborhood last Fall. One of the neighbors held a Welcome To The Neighborhood/Meet The New Neighbor kind of party. What a fantastic idea. Through that party we discovered that this was a military family. And, they got to know the demographics of the neighborhood as there were young families like themselves, single dwellers, and senior citizens. If you will, fast forward to winter, and the first snow storm. There they were all four children ranging in age from 5 years of age to their teens, shoveling the senior citizen’s house and the single lady’s house as well. It has snowed several times now, and they are always there promptly ready to help. What a lesson the parents are teaching their children. They see their father giving of himself to protect our country, but they are learning to give of themselves in small, yet meaningful ways. So, why not make this year’s summer vacation more meaningful and perhaps lifechanging as well. Helping others is one of the most rewarding, satisfying things we can ever do for ourselves. What this family is teaching their children through serving others will impact their lives forever. Are you ready to accept the challenge and become engaged or will you sit idly by as your children lament that popular summer chant, “ Mom/Dad, I’m bored”. The choice is yours. –Janet Young, is a Certified Tea and Etiquette Consultant. Visit www.overtheteacup.com.
Top 2019 Outdoor Living Trends With busy schedules and on-the-go lifestyles, outdoor living spaces offer a chance to decompress, enjoy nature and connect with friends and family. Thanks to the impressive design and quality of today's outdoor products, these spaces often rival the convenience, comfort and design of the indoors. As the heart of the home shifts outdoors, following are some of the top trends that will dominate the outdoor living landscape. Sustainable solutions There is a growing interest in sustainable alternatives to wood products, which contribute to deforestation and can leave a heavy carbon footprint. Composite decking offers an appealing option that outperforms wood, with greater durability, less ongoing maintenance and fewer harmful environmental impacts. Trex decking, for example, is made from 95 percent recycled and reclaimed materials, diverting more than 250 million pounds of plastic film and bags from landfills each year. Beyond decking, composite materials also can be found in today's hottest outdoor furnishings. Manufactured from recycled milk jugs and other polyethylene plastics, these high-performance, on-trend designs offer environmentally responsible options for comfortable, stylish outdoor living. Cozy and clean As homeowners spend more time enjoying their outdoor living spaces, comfort is key. From plush cushions and throws to cozy pergolas, today's outdoor spaces are designed to evoke serenity and peace. However, trend experts are quick to point out that "cozy" doesn't equal "clutter." Clean, minimalist looks are growing in popularity, as homeowners emphasize quality over quantity. In outdoor spaces, this trend is manifesting in sleek lines, simple styles and a preference for long-lasting products. On decks, this minimalist trend can be seen in the popularity of streamlined, aluminum railings. Another must-have is outdoor cabinetry such as built-in trash bins and ice chests that can be color-coordinated to integrate seamlessly into a deck design. Illuminated spaces From candles and tiki torches to fireplaces and integrated fixtures, outdoor lighting is another "bright" idea that is in high demand. The right lighting can take any outdoor space from invisible to inviting - especially when it's integrated in innovative ways to accentuate key features. Spotlights highlighting an accent wall or tread lights incorporated into a bar top are both popular options. Adding dimmable LED lighting to the railing and stairs not only adds ambiance but also enhances safety. By choosing which outdoor elements to highlight, it's easy to change the look of an outdoor living space without moving any furniture. Decidedly DIY More homeowners than ever are feeling confident about building their own outdoor living spaces. Lighter weight deck boards such as Trex Enhance, as well as innovative, easy-to-install railing panels, have made creating a dream deck on your own easier than ever. If you are comfortable using a hammer, a power saw and a drill, you can build your own deck. Or, if you have a deck but it is showing signs of wear, you can easily resurface it in just one weekend, so long as the substructure is intact. For those ready to DIY, expert help is never more than a click away. Installation guides, instructional videos and detailed plans are readily available online. ©2019 Brandpoint
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LAWRENCEBURG - MET AMORA - VERS AILLES METAMORA VERSAILLES
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Fertilizing to Create more Blossoms by Mike McGroarty The secret to making your flowering trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials bloom more is in the numbers. All fertilizers have analysis numbers on the package. These numbers represent the percentage of each chemical the product contains. For example, 12-12-12 is a typical garden fertilizer that would contain 12% nitrogen, 12%phosphorous, and 12% potassium. The quick explanation is; nitrogen produces vegetative, or top growth, phosphorous produces flower buds, fruit, and root development, while potassium builds strong healthy plants. Most lawn grasses are vigorous growers and therefore require significantly more nitrogen than the other plants in your yard. A lawn fertilizer would have an analysis of 26-3-3, indicating a fertilizer high in nitrogen. You would not want to use a fertilizer containing such a high percentage of nitrogen on landscape plants because it would be very easy to burn them. You must also keep in mind that many lawn fertilizers contain broad leaf weed killers, and most ornamental plants have broad leaves. The fertilizer doesn’t know the difference, and it will damage or kill ornamental trees and shrubs. During the summer months the growth rate of most plants slows down, and when plants are not actively growing, they need very little nitrogen. Although not vigorously putting on new growth, many plants such as Dogwood Trees, Rhododendrons, and Azaleas are quietly working to produce flower buds for next year. Annual and perennial flowers are also busy making new flower buds. To encourage flower bud production you can apply a fertilizer that contains a small percentage of nitrogen, a higher percentage of phosphorous, and a little potassium. I recently purchased a liquid fertilizer with an analysis of 5-30- 5, ideal for flower production. Because the product is sold as a bloom producer, the manufacture also added a little chelated iron, manganese, and zinc, all good for your plants as well. Most garden centers and discount stores carry similar products. I chose a liquid fertilizer because liquid fertilizers are absorbed both through the roots and systemically through the foliage, so they work quicker. I used a sprayer that attaches to the end of the garden hose to apply the fertilizer, but do not use the same hose end sprayer that you use for lawn fertilizers. There could be residual weed killer still in the sprayer. About those hose end sprayers. I purchased one that is supposed to automatically mix the proper ratio for you. I used it to apply a general insecticide, and it worked, but it sure seemed like I went through a lot more insecticide than I needed. When I used it for the fertilizer the screen on the little pick up hose inside the jar kept getting clogged with the tiny solids in the fertilizer. I recommend using a solution of one part liquid fertilizer to one part water in the sprayer jar, and applying at a heavier rate. Watch the liquid in the sprayer jar, and if it isn’t going down remove the lid and clean the little screen by spraying it with water from the garden hose. Read the application instructions on the container to determine how much fertilizer to apply, and how often. A fertilizer high in phosphorous will increase flower production. You will see a difference. Remember the golden rule of applying fertilizers. “Not enough, is always better than too much.” © 2019 -Mike McGroarty. Read more gardening articles at http://www.freeplants.com and ask your gardening questions via his blog: http://mikesbackyardnursery.com/ask-mike/
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ED WARDSVILLE - SEYMOUR - SHOP HOP TOWNS EDW
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GREENSBURG - ST P AUL PA
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Spring Flowers on Stage Young seedlings, still in their birthing soil, are children in their own right. That being said, I've kept them nourished and spoiled in the nursery, my "She Shed". They have grown to adolescence. All danger of frost is no more a worry. I carefully transplant thee "Gavotte" of miniature ballerinas into lush fertilized soil replicating a center stage floor. Contrasting hues of violas and pansies mesmerize the viewers. Pansies are derived from the french word, "pensee", meaning thought. Alyssum and Forget-Me-Knots share the back of the stage. Mischievous white and pink baby's breath begin to kiss tulips. Such an opening act. Perennial ebony pansies with yellow dots, belonging to the viola family, boast their velvet petals. They are the only "he" of the garden. My maestro turns to Canterbury Bells to start the music accompanied by wind chimes. Ubiquitous gold flinches and bluebirds flit around the dancers, while hummingbirds look for something sweet and red. Coconut Surprise, an award winning white flower with a raspberry-red center is their find. Red sultry velvet Verbena, my second favorite, align the sides of the stage. Buttercups, another attraction, push their way between the emerald green moss and shamrocks under a cloud of Japanese leaves. The finale for the closing act are by far the prettiest, Blue Pimpernel, also called "The Poor Man's Weatherglass". Open in the sun. Close in the shade. My inspiration for my toil was attributed to a golf ball, swung so hearty; it knocked me in the head. A four year old approached to look for his ball. His name was Ryan and apologized for hurting me. My garden no longer was mine.It became Ryan’s Garden. He brought me some toads and I named them Johnny-Jump-Ups. – Carol Nixon A.K.A. "Auntie Ca'h
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Primitive Fall Thyme Gathering August 31, 8am-2pm Playtime Is Fun For The Whole Family by Susan Baldani Kids today are busy. Besides school and homework, there are sports, clubs, music lessons, ballet and other activities that keep them on a structured schedule. It’s easy to see why kids can feel overwhelmed and anxious. Summer gives children a chance to change up their routines and have more time to just have fun. Children are great at playing on their own and can usually entertain themselves for a while, but they also like when mom and dad play with them. Parents can try to squeeze in some playtime with a few easy tips, which will not only have positive results for the child, but for the whole family as well. For example, now that the warm weather is here, keeping some simple items in your car can lead to spontaneous play. Frisbees, chalk, balls, balloons and jump ropes don’t take up much room and can be available at a moments notice. While driving past a park or big open field, park the car and have a quick game of Frisbee or a jump rope contest. Throw some balls back and forth, or if you don’t have anything with you, play a game of tag. Make a list of natural elements, such as acorns and pine cones, and have a scavenger hunt to see who can find all the things on the list the fastest. Blow up the balloons and have a volleyball game – who needs a net? On a flat, hard surface, use sidewalk chalk to draw a hopscotch pattern. Find a rock or other marker and use it to throw on the squares. Hop around with your kids and you will all get some exercise. Scheduling some play time into everyday routines will make happy memories that will last a lifetime. It will also give parents some much needed downtime to have fun with their kids. –Susan Baldani writes articles about small town life, decor and food for various magazines across the U.S., Canada, and the UK. You can contact her at suebaldani@yahoo.com or through her website at www.mywritingwall.com.
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Wit & Wisdom
by Juleann Lattimer
Grocery Day Blues Conviction and confession. Hearing those words, how do they make you feel? Uneasy…threatened? I consider some words “happy” words” and others “unhappy words”. Obvious to all is where these fall. Recently while visiting my brother in Georgia I had an experience that would define “conviction & confession.”. I was having a good day- or so I thought. But an experience in the grocery store surprisingly changed that good day into a bad one. And It happened so quickly …in the blink of an eye this person I didn’t know emerged from my body. Who was that nasty old woman? I’m not going to give a defense but, you know those new “self service” check outs? I seldom use them but I was in a hurry and the check- out lanes were busy, so I decided to use one. I began to scan an item and then the machine wouldn’t scan another…so I looked for a helper who came over and asked why I was using that machine. She said only the ones with a light on were to be used. I tried to explain that it did have a light on but she kept scolding me. I am usually patient and kind, but all of a sudden I lost it and some words came out of me that astonished me and I turned and saw the shocked look on my brothers’ face. I stomped off to a check -out lane. He followed. Bless him. He never said a word. (He probably didn’t dare!) I felt justified, but so guilty. Was that a Christ-like reaction? I was convicted immediately and confessed- but it didn’t take away the terrible feeling I carried for days. So I went back, found the woman helper, and apologized. She didn’t even remember. Either she was being gracious, or sadly, she is treated like that too often to be phased by it. Either way I was hoping it would take care of it and be off my conscience. But to this day, I carry the sad memory. It’s scary to think that nasty old woman lives inside me. That experience reminds me of two lessons: 1. I know my heavenly Father has forgiven me. 2. I will be especially guarded how I react to life’s irritations and ask….WWJD? (What would Jesus do?) –If you enjoy reading articles from the Wit and Wisdom you may also enjoy the books in the group's "Seeing God" series. Contact the authors at: witandwisdomwriters@gmail.com
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Life In Skunk Hollow
A Life Well Lit
by Julie A. Druck
March was the birthday month of my mentor, Marian. She’s gone now – having passed away this past November at the age of 90, I won’t be sending her anymore birthday cards. But I’m guessing that a March won’t pass by without a thought of her friendship and all that she taught me. I met Marian when I was a brand-new mommy at a M.O.P.S. (Mothers of Preschoolers) program that her church was beginning. I can still remember that moment – 25 years ago now – when I first laid eyes on her. Struggling in the door with Ben and all his accompanying baby paraphernalia, Marian rushed to help me. I was struck by her beauty: attractive silver hair, intensely blue eyes, and her gorgeous smile. Her kindness and welcoming words were just as beautiful as her looks, and I was immediately drawn to her. Marian was the mentor of our M.O.P.S. group. Twice a month, she would speak to a roomful of young moms about a variety of topics. She was a gifted speaker and could have us in stitches one minute with her quick laugh (particularly when it was aimed at herself) and in tears the next moment over her poignant words. Marian didn’t shy away from hard topics, and she never hesitated to share with us her mistakes. She had a huge heart that desired to help us grow in our mothering skills and was committed to pouring all her wisdom and life-lessons-learned into us. Marian and I formed a particularly close relationship. She loved all her M.O.P.S girls (as she called us), but I was delighted to find that she and I connected even more deeply. Even after I graduated from M.O.P.S., Marian and I would keep in touch with cards and phone calls. She and her husband came to dinner, and she would occasionally have me over for a tea party. She proudly told others that I was her “rose in bloom� – delighting in my spiritual growth as a young woman. Marian celebrated milestones with me – praising me for all the time invested in homeschooling our three boys, pouring over photos of their weddings, and laughing with joy when I told her that I was going to be a grandmother. As my friend and mentor, Marian gave me a lot of gifts: the gift of her wisdom, her time, her love, and her encouragement. But her greatest gift to me was her example. I often told her that I wanted to be just like her when I “grew up.� Why? Because Marian’s physical beauty (even in her 80’s) couldn’t hold a candle to her spiritual beauty. Marian’s best friend was Jesus, and He rubbed off on her – so much so that she literally looked like she was glowing from the inside out. I’ve noticed that as women grow old, they tend to become one of two extremes: sweet old ladies or sour ones. Marian was definitely in the first category. She lived continually outward and was always focused on others. She rarely discussed herself but was keen on finding out how you were doing. Marian – even in the last weeks of her life – continued looking for ways to help others. The last time I spoke with her, she had just settled into a nursing home. She was so excited to tell me about her latest “ministry� – how she was praying with and for her roommate and how, at mealtimes, she would question the other residents about their lives so she could figure out ways to serve them. The legacy that my friend left me was far greater than any monetary inheritance she could have bequeathed me. Instead, she taught me the secret of life: that there’s no greater beauty and joy than living a life that seeks to put others ahead of self. My greatest desire is to be as beautiful as Marian – lit and glowing with the love of our Savior – pouring into the lives of others. Happy birthday, Marian. -Julie Druck is from York, Pennsylvania, and writes from her farm in Skunk Hollow. She’d welcome your comments at thedrucks@netzero.com.
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Chicken Soup for the Soul - Grandparents One of our Contributing Writers, Cathy Elliott, is also a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grandparents - 101 Stories of Love, Laughs and Lessons Across the Generations. Her story, featuring her grandgem gal, is titled, "Making Magic with Sidney." The book is available at many of the gift shops who advertise here and online. There’s a special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren, and an unconditional love that is truly special. Whether an experienced grandparent, or a grandparent-to-be, you’ll enjoy these 101 heartwarming, amusing and inspirational stories. The moment a grandchild is born, a grandparent is born too. This collection is full of stories by grandparents about being a grandparent, and grandchildren about their grandparents. Personal stories about legacies and traditions, a grandparent's wisdom and lessons from grandchildren as well as the joys and challenges of grandparenting will touch the heart and tickle the funny bone.
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That’s a Good Thing
by Gayle Cranford
It is March, as I type while also viewing the snow from the back of my new digs. On the 20th of February, my scheduled appointment with the movers who were hired to move all my remaining treasures up the street to my new apartment that had been built in my daughter Jennifer’s townhouse, when I experienced one of the worst winter snow/ice storms I’ve experienced in south central Pennsylvania since moving here in 2012. That’s a bad thing. Fortunately, I had the foresight to reschedule the movers to the 19th. Even so, to access the rear entrance to my lower part of the townhouse, the movers had to lay many sheets of plywood on which to walk while transferring my belongings from the van at the street level slightly down and to the left to my back porch. It was still February and the ground was a mix of mud and winter grass. That’s a bad thing. Nearly a month later, the furniture is in place, most boxes are emptied, and discarded, and the walls are beginning to display some of my many paintings and family photos. I’m settling in to my new much smaller living space. That’s a good thing. But, since the move, there has continued to be much more snow and temperatures in the teens and low twenties…somewhat uncharacteristic of the month of March here. Punxatawney Phil, our famous state weather-predicting rodent, has once again erred in his early spring forecast. Oh well! He’s been correct only forty-percent of the time anyway. In the meantime, having experienced a “harder-than-usual” winter, Jennifer and I are planning ahead. We’re seriously considering heading south to Florida for a month during the winter next year. She has muscular dystrophy and the precariousness of winter outings has given her some unwelcome cabin fever. At my advancing age, my aches and pains should be fewer in the warmth of the Florida climate. That’s a good thing. Jen is hoping to find and reserve an east coast Florida bungalow for us that will accommodate a small dog and afford two Pennsylvania women a break for, at least, one winter month after the 2019 holidays. I have to admit that I love the changing seasons and really don’t mind too much the long winter months, despite the fact that, now, I have no access to a garage. That’s definitely a bad thing. But, experiencing one invitingly warm month in the south sounds like a splendid idea. Besides just basking in the sun there, we will have opportunities to visit some family and friends as well. The winter, although usually welcome to me, will seem shorter next year. As Martha Stewart would say, “That’s a good thing.” Winter is over and the signs of spring are encouraging. That’s a really good thing! –Gayle Cranford writes from her home in Pennsylvania where she enjoy golf, mahjong, quilting, and spending time with her family. She writes about her life memories and is an avid contributor to her local papers with letters to the editor.
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