testing

I've been having some problems with my email so I'm testing to see which accounts are still active and which ones are not. 

Billie C.

 Life is a journey not a destination

    @~`~~

Christ Eve Morning thoughts

Christmas Eve Morning.

As the sun slowly brightens the horizon, this morning, I am reminded that each day is so very special. There are so many things in my life to be thankful for, Prayers that have been answered, wishes granted, Life is good. The early pale pink and orange tinges to the top of the mountain to my right as the sun just starts to lift, a clear reminder that a new day is dawning and that there is lots of things that I should be doing this morning, and that there will always be a new dawn each morning. With it's lights and sounds and awakenings. New adventures to look forward to. A Person is never too old to find a new Adventure, in life. Today is no different. Each dawning is a promise to myself to not take today granted. To look for the good in it, accept the not so good a being only a temporary inconvenience and accept that Life will have it's ups and downs, but the ups will always outweigh the downs.   

Christmas has always been my favorite time of year. Not because of the gifts or the food, but because it's a time that so many people feel deserves attention to details. Erratic to be sure, A hassle for many, Sorrows for some, but also Joy and hope and Peace. With the New Year looming just around the corner, only a week after This Holiday, We look forward with earnest, to a year that will be better than the one that is ending, Knowing full well that there is no promise in a better year, That it will just be more days, numbered differently that the ones before and soon we will be writing that number that represents the year without thought or having to pause and think, "What year is it, again?"  But, for now. as we close out this year and start anew, We also wish to start anew, changes in our own life, our own self. promises of better healthier, taking better care of each other and our surroundings. Be that our home or the world we live in. Our work, or pleasures and our state of mind benefits from the renewing of spirit and the promise that each new year brings into being.  

Each year, we don't think about our own growing older as each and ever day passes. our gradual slowing down and having to take more time for the simpler things of life. That steps taken today, at a run, will one day be too hard for us to manage without help. that door knobs so easy to turn, may not fit well enough in our hand, and someone else will have to turn that for us to enter or leave a room, or house. That the kids of today, those in the teens or 20's or even those in their 30's will be making choices that we never had to make. never had to even consider.  Their life will be impacted by some of the small things from our own past. And it's in their future that we place hope and peace and wish the best from our past gives them the power to exceed in life from our beginning to their happiness. That we have taught them the important lessons of what living is really about. It's not the job, or the money, but what you do and how or where you spend your time that really counts in life. Money is just a token of what you have given up, in order to get ahead, to learn a new skill or practice an old one. Be at Peace, Life is wonderful and we each get to experience it to the fullest of our own ability. Go out, Get out, find something that make your  heart Sing with joy. that puts a smile on your face before you even realize you are smiling. Give that joy to someone else, to share it with the world, in your own unique way. For life is what  this planet is about. the cycle of life, the ups and owns and all the rest. are what is making this whole existence well worth the living.

Billie C.

 Life is a journey not a destination

    @~`~~

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone in the USA. 

And for everyone in the group.
May your day be filled with Blessings

Billie C.

 Life is a journey not a destination

    @~`~~

checking in

Checking in from a dripping Tennessee. I a doctor's appointment this morning. A follow up from Surgery last year to remove a kidney stone.  Everything looks good from his point of view, No surgery for another one, at this juncture. I do have a small stone (5mm) but unless it bothers me, nothing to be done at this time. IF I get the usual symptoms  of several back ache, nausea and fever, go to the ER and or see my Primary Doctor. I'm in hopes that I won't have to do either one, really and that this stone will pass on it's own. soon.  Billie C.  Life is a journey not a destination     @~`~~

Chocolate Cake in a Mug

I just made two of these for a treat for me any my Hubby. I was not sure on how much my coffee cups held, so I use ceramic bowls instead. Still turned out well. Hubby says they are Keepers. He really liked his, even though there is no frosting on it.

Chocolate Cake in a Mug 

 

Recipe By :Ree Drummond _ Food Network
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 Pinch salt -- optional
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Splash vanilla extract -- optional
3 tablespoons chocolate chips

Watch how to make this recipe.

Special equipment: a 12-ounce microwave-safe ceramic mug and a microwave
oven

Put the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt if using in a
12-ounce microwave-safe ceramic mug. Blend thoroughly with a fork. Add the
milk, vegetable oil and vanilla if using and blend until smooth. Stir in
the chocolate chips.

Microwave on high for 90 seconds. Do not overcook or the cake will be dry.
Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes before eating.

Billie C.

 Life is a journey not a destination

    @~`~~

Billie C.

 Life is a journey not a destination

    @~`~~

August 11, 2019

Hard to believe that I keep forgetting to write to my blog. Oops

I've not been doing much crafting here of late. I've been looking at video's of things to make but just haven't been making any thing. Well, I did work on a card but I didn't finish it, yet.

Jerry's been making the meals so I've not been cooking either.

I've been trying to sort through and collect my paper craft items, but that's going to be taking me a while to get through all of it. I've been trying to set up a planner, but you know, you need to be able to see, to do that on paper. I can increase the font on the computer easier than I can use a magnifier on the paper.  

I did clean up in the bedroom, today. As much as I could anyway. I don't touch Jerry's stuff and if it's in my way, I just put it on top of his tubs or basket for him to sort out, later.  I counted the number of tubs stacked around the bedroom, and there are 10 of them Mostly clothes but a couple are filled with craft stuff and it's too hot to be dragging those out and going through them just to see what is in each tub. I plan on doing that when the weather isn't so stinking hot. Not that it's super hot, but I just can't handle too much heat right now for some reason. I usually don't have a problem with heat, but this year, it's telling on me a bit.  

I have gone back to Watching Liam, since the older kids are now back in school. August 5th, the first day back to school. seemed to come way to fast. 

I didn't get out into the World's Longest Yard Sale, this year.  Mostly because it threatened rain every day of it.  I didn't have to water my plants at all.

My Needle Biopsy was done before School started back and the results are good. no cancer. I will end up having to have the rest of the Thyroid removed at some point but not right away. We need to get insurance before I have that done, 

I've  yet to find a good place to get wet that isn't a public pool. Not that we have anything against a public pool, it's just we don't have the money to go to one. The banks along Coops Creek are too steep to get in and out of easily or we both would be in the shallow water there, Barney would be right in there with us, I'm sure. Rocky would stand on the bank and look at us like we were crazy and Macon would be okay, as long as we didn't splash him or force him into the water. 

The County Fair will be here soon and I still do not know this years' theme. I don't have anything to enter this year, but hope to be able to enter something next year. It would be nice to see what other's have made. last year there were a lot of quilts and pictures entered, Along with canned goods. 

The Senior Center suffered some flood damages this past spring, and had to close for a few days, while new carpet was put in. Now the "rules" have changed in there, and I feel like  the Seniors are not being treated like the Adults they are. Can't have coffee in a regular cup, it has to have a lid on it. Can't have Tea unless the cup or glass has a top that will seal. if you want soup, you ask one of the ladies, who work there, to get it for you, your not allowed to carry it across to your table because you "Might" spill some.  now, I can see doing that for a couple of the people who have some shaking, but not for everyone.  it's just gotten to where I just don't want to go, on those days I'm not watching Liam.  it's just  not how I think anyone over  60 should be treated. 

I don't see any crafts being worked on. one lady, who does some needlework, was chastised, for dropping some thread on the floor. it fell out of her bag, and she picked it up, but I guess not fast enough. someone was afraid it would tangle up in the vacuum cleaner.  All the painting  things are  gone, and I didn't see any of the Adult coloring books out while I was there. I like playing cards but there are times I would rather be doing something else and just listening to what is going on around me. Oh well.... maybe once the "new" is worn off the carpet it will get better.

Billie C.

 Life is a journey not a destination

    @~`~~