Made in America 1957.  Still running perfectly today. Several years ago I started playing the what if game with myself.  It started one boring day at work when I realized that my desk was perfect for cross stitching (at that time I was still under the delusion that I had time for intricate stitchery).  The … Continue reading When what-if becomes reality

Creativity and inspiration often surprise me when I'm not expecting it.  I've lived here almost 12 years and I've threatened several times to take down these dust catching shutters that are on either side of both doors into the kitchen.  I was afraid that if I did the walls and the space would be bare.  … Continue reading Wednesday 08.12.2015

When the temperature is pushing 100 degrees and you haven't had air conditioning for almost 48 hours this is what you want to see on your driveway.  And, the old unit is what you want to see coming out your front door. Unfortunately, my savings account is not as pleased as the dogs and I am tonight. But, there's … Continue reading Pushing 100

Originally published Wednesday August 5, 2015 Hidden Away Last night after watering the plants I decided that it was time to pull up the tomato plant.  It was still making blossoms, but I knew that realistically it would not set any more fruit.  Time to pull it up and let the pot rest until it … Continue reading Wednesday 08.05.2015

Originally published Sunday, August 2, 2015 When my church announced that a prayer shawl ministry was being started I remember thinking, "how hokey, no one is going to want to have one".  Several months later one Sunday morning the steps to the altar were draped with many prayer shawls of different colors and patterns; I became … Continue reading Prayer Shawl Ministry

It's just a little hot these July days, so I've been keeping the tea bags handy!  I don't care if it is sweet or unsweet, although on hot days I can't do the sugar.  It can be flavored, but plain tea is just fine with me.  Lemon and limes are good additives if you have some … Continue reading Wednesday 07.29.2015

After several weeks of being on the road with dog shows I just wasn't ready to resume my usual Sunday morning routine.  So I decided it was time to have church-in-the park.  Bentley and I headed out to one of the most peaceful places in San Antonio - San Pedro Springs Park. I love this … Continue reading Simple Sunday Morning

Day 2 started early with grooming and then into the ring.  The show is sponsoring a July 4th decorating prize with cash prizes, so why not get in the red, white, and blue spirit? My first stop of the sightseeing was the Dallas Heritage Village.  I chose to stay off the freeway due to major, … Continue reading Big D – Day 2 (07.03.2015)

This morning Mr. Bentley and I dropped off the other dogs at their "resort" and headed up I-35 to Dallas, Big D!  We are here for a dog show and a little dog-friendly sight seeing.  Plus, it is the Fourth of July and we are in Big D! We stopped at a rest stop in … Continue reading Big D – Day 1 (07.02.2015)