tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55538631991693713982011-10-11T16:17:40.915-04:00The thoughts and muses of my little life, all written out right here for your reading pleasure.Pamelynnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2691100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-51173035223382721762011-01-14T09:20:00.001-05:002011-01-14T09:21:37.784-05:00

The wave of Christmas is over and another holiday weekend is here. Martin Luther King, Jr. remembrance day. This is a three day weekend. Hooray! I have no memories or experiences of blatant segregation in action. I have never seen people being refused a service, or being killed, because of the color of their skin. The humiliation must have been horrible. Dr. King was a voice in the darkness. A

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...everythings coming up... polka dots! A few months ago, I was browsing around Michaels craft store. Inevitably winding up in the yarn section, I spotted a small Patons Kroy Socks book that I couldn't shake. It had polka dot socks on the cover and I was enamored. Of course, I pick up the booklet of wonders, flip through the pages, and carefully set it back in it's holder. After checking over

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Christmas was over but I still had time to finish those three gifts that I needed to give out on New Year's day. My family comes together on January 1st so we can all scatter about on the 24th and 25th. This discovery has been our saving grace for the mother of all get togethers over the year. It works and we all look forward to it! So the screws were tightening. My plan for them was to sew a

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"...He set them in the vault of the sky to give light to the earth..." Genesis 1:16-17 That sounds simple enough. One short statement about God making the stars. Have you ever gazed at the heavens during a clear night? Or seen the wonders that are set up in the vault of the sky?   I have always been interested in astronomy. I think I did a model of the planets for a science project once in

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I mean fill in the blank as opposed to the past tense of blink. Such as, don't program an address into your GPS unit and drive. Why not? It seems like what ever else you are doing in the car besides driving will result in some sort of trouble. That trouble can be as simple as something rolling under the seat to the extreme humiliation of getting a ticket with a whopper-sized fine associated with

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With a 40% coupon in my hands, I knew there was something out there I could find at the bookstore that would inspire me. It didn't take long to find it. Sure enough, this qualified: I think I have sat like that, gazing off to the side, with a slight pursing of the lips and my hand under my chin. Probably thinking about something silly.... Or wondering what the weather is like in Raleigh in

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Even though it has turned cold outside, take a moment and enjoy the early blooms of summer.

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Did you ever work on something only to have to rip it out and it looks like this when you are done? *Sigh*  It was all because of gauge. Not that I didn't like the look of the thing or stitched pattern errors. Love to hate it. Gauge matters. It is king. I was making the back to a sweater and had the bright idea to adjust the pattern and use my knitting machine to whip out stockinette rows in a

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There is a modern twist on the ancient game of the scavenger hunt. Geocaching. You get a geocaching unit or use a GPS, sign up for free instructions on the web site for the game, and you can start looking for the hidden stuff planted by people all over the place. I have lived in the same area for a really long time and never heard of it, even though treasures are just down the street. This game

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It has been many months since I have written anything on my blog. My life took many turns- some planned, some unexpected.  And a long story made short, my efforts and energies were used up after I made dinner, so the task in taking time to do some writing was placed on the back burner. The stories were not gone, just at rest and waiting for their time.  For those of you who have checked for posts

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I stumbled across a wonderful album recently. The band's name is "Gateway Worship" and they only have two albums so far. They are from a church in Texas (Dallas area, I think) and their music is so, so good.There are a few things I appreciate about this group. Here are my impressions after listening to them for a couple of weeks.One: The fact that they are making songs that have to do with the

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God is light. In Him is no darkness or shadow. So what was God desiring when He said "Let there be light" in Genesis? (I think it is more than just the creation of the sun, moon and stars...)Is that a part of creation which is a reflection of His light?Hmmm. What do you think?

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I don't know - do you think I look like Jodie Foster? We share 71% of common features. Maybe she's the one who looks like ME! :)MyHeritage: Family trees - Genealogy - Celebrities - Collage - Morph

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Is it really almost August already? Good gracious! I haven't posted in a while. Sorry about that! I have been very distracted this month over a few things. I will try to explain.1) As you may remember, I landed a part time job with another attorney in my town. This job has been working out great. I really like it there! The routine is I go there 3 afternoons a week and the other 2 I spend time

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We had a tree in our backyard that was so pretty. It was tall and the limbs were nice and symmetrical. A perfect looking tree - really nice.A couple of years ago, it started budding up in the spring, but never grew any leaves. The thin branches snapped easily to the touch and the entire tree was dead. What happened? We can only guess. It could have gotten hit by lightening. There was a big ant

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BEFORE............. .................AFTER!!!

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There are unsettling things happening in the world these days. We have godless communists testing long-range missles and nuclear weapons. They currently have a ship navigating the waters and it is believed there are weapons being transported on this ship. These men are spouting off about how they will "wipe out" any country who comes against them or tries to stop them. They don't care about peace

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Last weekend, my honey and I took a drive out to Massachusetts for a little day trip. It wasn't even long enough to take up a whole day, it was more like a morning trip. Anyways, there were these two little shops that I found with antiques and collectibles and jewelry and purses and hats. You know what I mean... the kind of stores that women absolutely LOVE and their hubbies pretty much cringe

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on my other blogs...Easy GFWardrobe AwakeningLet me know what you think of them or if you want something posted!

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Have you prayed for something, and made up a list of what you hoped for in your answer, and then got even more than what you wanted? That happened to me! My prayer request: I started looking for work in February. My list: 1) Part time afternoons 2) Close to home 3) Something in my field 4) Work with someone who isn't mean I talked to alot of people about the fact that I was available to

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see more Lolcats and funny picturesI couldn't resist posting one more.

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see more Lolcats and funny pictures

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I was sitting in church today and started thinking about how Jesus healed people and how everything He did had something to teach us in the natural and in the spiritual. And it hit me, the people He healed had a parallel window to how He sees us in our natural state.Jesus touched the untouchable. He made the dead alive again. He spoke healing to some who He never even saw. Some came to Him and

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Our president was in Cairo, Egypt and spoke about all nations being at peace.You can read the printout of his entire speech hereYou can decide what conclusions you draw from it, good or bad. Don't turn your head and wait for the media to tell you what to think.Know what leadership is doing and saying about you and your country's future. It is your job to be wise about your surroundings and gentle

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Did you ever have a resistance to something and not want to even acknowledge it so that it might not be? Here's some examples: I have a symptom, but if I don't go to the doctor, nothing will be wrong with me. Or: If I break something that belongs to someone, I just won't tell them and they'll never know it was me that did it. How about this one: If I ignore someone long enough, he/she will leave

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"Help me."

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I have started 2 new blogs, have been writing away and published posts!Easy Gluten FreeandWardrobe Awakening

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Since our economy has imploded on itself and people aren't so confindent in their financial future, there are some things that revive, or even surge, through such times. I heard about a few of them yesterday and found it interesting. Here's the trends right now.Thrift store shopping - Going to your local 2nd hand shop for clothing or home goods is on the surge. This is not a stranger to me. I

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The world of RC has come a long, long way since the 90's. This battery-run car is made by Traxxas and is called the Slash model. It is for off road car courses, backyards, and who else knows where. Sparkie likes to chase it, but he's house confined right now. He has a limp, and I don't want him running after it with sore tootsies.It is a fun way to pass time on a beautiful, summer day!

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Food has so much variety. God really knew what He was doing when He was busy creating it for us (Genesis 1). We have crunchy to soft, sweet to bitter, creamy to whatever the opposite of creamy is. Foods can go from au natural to cooked beyond recognition. To some, food is an adventure! To others, it is a means of connecting with others. There are people making quite a good living eating the

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Hey! I have decided to start up some new blogs that are dedicated to specific topics. One has to do with fashion and one has to do with the GF life.If you want to check them out, go to:http://wardrobeawakening.blogspot.com andhttp://EasyGF.blogspot.comHope you like them as much as I am liking making them!Peace.

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I haven't worn flip-flops in a really long time. I think they don't really dress the feet up enough and only look just right when you are hanging out at the beach or are headed for the pool.As I have been bringing my wardrobe into the 21st century, I look at various resources for inspiration and ideas. It might come from a display at the store, or pictures in a magazine, or fashion web sites (I

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We are officially half way through our vacation. It has been a fabulous five days so far! Traditionally, we have not been travelers when we have a week off from work. I don't see the point in tromping off to a strange place to scurry around and come back feeling exhausted while the giant pile of laundry awaits you and it's time to go back to work. My idea of vacation is . . . getting bored,

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Well. Some of you just switched me off. God is all-powerful! He can dance circles around anything that comes up. I know that! Let's see what the Word says.1 Thessalonians 5:19 "Quench not the Spirit" Here it is in the Amplified version: "Do not quench (supress or subdue) the Holy Spirit"And even more visually expressed in Today's NIV: "Do not put out the Spirit's fire"What does this have to do

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Last Friday, my dad came over and helped me build a raised bed garden. This was their anniversary gift to us this year. I have to say, it is one of the best ideas for a gift that I have ever heard of!We shopped for the wood and dirt, toiled in the sunshine to put it all together, placed it in it's spot and got the job done in about 2 hours. Amazing! I don't know where my father gets his stamina

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A few weeks ago, I was realizing that I lost some weight and my pants were not fitting right anymore. It was going to happen. I had to go clothes shopping. Spring is a great time to revamp a wardrobe.Clothes shopping hasn't been the most enjoyable experience for me over the years. I go to the stores and pick out stuff that catches my eye. Finding things I like isn't the hard part. It's finding

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There are so many things I can say about my mom. She is an amazing example of a fantastic woman, wife, mother, friend. I feel so blessed to be able to say that she is a part of my life. I could go on about what all of her attributes are, but I know I won't think of everything. All I can say to my Mom is "thank you" for so many things and "I love you so much".I'm not the only one who has a great

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I've been at a weird place. One that is unfamiliar. One that is uncomfortable. One that I would like to see changed. One that I am only partially able to control. Your thoughts can carry you away when there is change. How much more do we need to focus on the Word?! I keep coming around to a particular passage: "Actually, I don’t have a sense of needing anything personally. I’ve learned by now to

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. . . the world really, really wants to know.http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/articleview/4477/1/1/http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=90008http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/102/C4803/Whether we know it or not, these things are already in many non-consumable products we buy. They are even placed under the skin of our pets in the name of recovery purposes. It is

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Let's face it, there are alot of serpents out there. Someone is ready, willing and able to scam you, lie to you, steal from you, be you. Have you been a victim to identity theft? A few years ago, I was one. As Jesus was talking to the 12 about upcoming persecution against them, He said "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as

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This is the best time of year, in my humble opinion. The harsh bite of winter is becoming less noticeable and the sights of spring are upon us again. I am thankful for the early spring this year. It seemed like jack frost knocked on our door early - right after Thanksgiving - and we were in need of relief. The row of daffodils along the side of my house are displaying their full glory, raising

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Something happens to people when they drive. They think they are in their own little world and no one can see them, or something like that. In my town, there is a main road that has 4 lanes, as well as a center turning lane. That's 5 lanes to pick from. Every day, when I drive to work in the morning, there is someone in the "fast lane" who is toddling along and everyone who is trying to drive

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When you get a pet, you know that you will outlive it. It is just the sad reality. Our cute little nemo look alike came into our house and graced us with his presence for about six-ish years. He was just always there in that little tank in the living room. Every now and then he'd smack the surface of the water when he wanted to eat. Laura took care of him when we went away. My mom thought he was

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Yes, you are seeing it right. I did not photoshop this to tease you. Betty Crocker has decided to develop GF desserts. They should be in the stores soon! Can you believe it? Thank you!!! I am still floored over the idea that baking might be "normal" again and I won't have to navigate through the special-dietary needs section in the stores to find something worth buying at a very premium price. At

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According to my Dad, the first planting in the garden can be done on (or around) St. Patrick's Day. Yes, sugar snap peas can be planted right now, ladies and gentlemen! They don't mind the cold. Maybe that is why they are called snow peas. Can you say "stir-fry"? Mmmmm. As you may remember, my gardening efforts failed miserably last year. I have alot of work to do in order to get it right. Since

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A simple little thing like putting on nail polish can really lift your spirit. French manicure on squared off nails is my personal favorite. I love the way it looks. My fingers are really long and slender, but my nail beds grow thin and are kind of wide so my nails never look very long. I used to do acrylic nails, but they are so bad for your nail bed. After I got a fungus on one of my nails,

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One of the things I decided to do on a regular basis is wash my face. I know, it probably sounds like a given, or an exaggeration. How can this be a pleasure? It is more of a chore than something to look forward to....When you look at your face in the mirror in the morning, you see what your body has done all night long in order to rejeuvenate your skin. We loose the most amount of skin cells in

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My hubby and I thought it would be a good idea to eat more delicacies of the sea. Neither of us are big seafood fans, but we do enjoy an occasional shrimp cocktail. So off to the store I went, and picked up a salmon steak and a package of four talapia fillets.The last time I made fish for dinner, it was pretty awful. As a matter of fact, it was so terrible, neither of us wanted to eat it. My

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I have been on a cleaning spree. Some may call it spring cleaning. Some may say it's the result of having the afternoons off so you gotta do something with your time. I call it pride of ownership. My house is not the biggest place out there, but it suits us well and we have made it our own since we bought it in 2003.When I was little, my mom did everything she could think of to get me to keep my

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A few weeks ago, I heard about a book authored by Robin McGraw (Dr. Phil's wife) which has been out for a number of months now called "What's Age Got To Do With It?". I was interested but hesitated looking for it since it sounded like it was for "old people". I certainly do not want to think of myself as "old" you know. If I read that book, then I am placing myself in that category. That is so

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-66225771984164318512009-02-23T17:39:00.002-05:002009-02-23T17:41:25.362-05:00

I must clean the house.....I must rearrange the living room.....I must reorganize the closets.....I must be loosing my mind! What is THAT all about?

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-1317674177083709502009-02-18T14:39:00.021-05:002009-02-19T21:06:47.815-05:00

Today has been a day of nugget discoveries. You can go along on your day to day routine and everything can be the same ol' same ol'. But every now and then, you have a day where you hear something that you can relate to, or something happens that sparks your brain into deeper thought. That happened today and I would like to get it all down before it's forgotten!Here's the first nugget:When you

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-12506958130087622482009-02-13T09:17:00.003-05:002009-02-13T09:31:42.241-05:00

Here's an easy but tasty dinner that I came up with the other day. I like easy - it only has 5 ingredients!1/2 pound of ham1/2 package frozen peas1 cup of your favorite noodle (I use Tinkyada GF, of course) 4 oz. sour cream1 can of condensed cream of mushroom soup (or the "cream of" soup of your choice)Cook, drain and rinse your noodles. Bring the frozen peas to a boil and drain. Cut ham into

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-91296611866439135722009-02-10T20:12:00.002-05:002009-02-10T20:15:23.201-05:00

I couldn't resist posting it...the Museum's 50's living room:I am glad that my love for the look of the 50's is confined to the kitchen!

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-85171293320611729312009-02-06T18:03:00.007-05:002009-02-07T07:36:27.185-05:00

Yes, my love for the 50's kitchen was discovered in it's memorialized glory at the Museum of American History. I have 50's kitchen stuff but mostly not like what is in these pictures. I do have one of the jello molds that you see hanging on the wall. What can I say, copper in the kitchen is one of my weaknesses!

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-24834082001531146042009-02-05T08:05:00.003-05:002009-02-05T08:23:34.228-05:00

This was in the Smithsonian Museum of American History. I can appreciate the work behind this quilt but didn't plan on taking its picture until I went up to it and started to look it over. I saw a block on it that was signed by someone who was from Stillwater NY. The history card said there was a church in Malta who wanted to welcome the new pastor and his wife, so the ladies of the church made

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-72202203528495909702009-02-01T13:36:00.011-05:002009-02-01T14:47:41.841-05:00

...allows an opportunity for an act of kindness for another.Here's the semi-long story. As you know, we went to DC for 4 days last week. The trip was just great. Being away is always fun, but coming home is a wonderful thing too.We flew home Thursday, got off the plane, lugged our bags to where we parked the car and when I hit the remote to unlock the doors, nothing happened. Trying the button a

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-79800018033813263212009-01-30T18:37:00.004-05:002009-01-30T18:39:22.597-05:00

After all the goings here and there in DC, we got home last night and all is well.Other than being tired after working today, we have wonderful memories of our four days in our nation's capital.Thanks for joining me on the virtual vacation!Where are you headed next?

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-44502377729268439752009-01-30T15:27:00.007-05:002009-01-30T15:38:58.455-05:00

I think the most interesting Smithsonian Museum we went to see was the Air and Space museum.They had all the originals and replicas of early flyers, including the plane of the Wright Brothers and the Spirit of St. Louis:We saw amazing displays of what NASA has built:And of course, the lunar landing scene:It's funny, when I see the planes and the incredible things that are launched into space, I

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-78446684991798267942009-01-28T15:57:00.004-05:002009-01-28T16:35:16.446-05:00

Tuesday was one of those days when my honey would be in conference meetings all day and I would go see things that he couldn't care less about. What to do... what to see... where to go...The art museums it is! There are three of them and I went to them all!The breath taking lobby of the Museum of Art. The marble pillars were about 50 feet tall and the fountain in the center was topped with the

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-66150769737622741112009-01-27T22:28:00.005-05:002009-01-27T22:41:04.580-05:00

There was an elephant in the lobby of the Museum of Natural History. Ok, it was stuffed. I think I'll stay away from these guys.And this was one of several trains on display in the Transportation Collection of the Museum of American History.There were a lot of guards around the room where this baby was! Apparently, blue is a very rare color in diamonds. This one is 54.5 carats of rarity.

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-28427516901731063902009-01-27T10:42:00.007-05:002009-01-27T11:22:59.482-05:00

After getting up at 4 in the morning yesterday, Sparkie knew something different was happening. He is wise to the breaking of the daily routine. When he was let out at 4 a.m., and then put back in his "house" at 4:30, we heard him yipping sadly as we shut the door behind us. Feeling a little guilty for about one minute, the reality of what was coming next hit us with great anticipation. We are

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-59958165510936113112009-01-22T10:39:00.010-05:002009-01-22T11:09:01.868-05:00

We all agree that this time of year gets us wanting warm-you-to-the-bones sorts of dinners. I was talking to my friend, Libby about the crock pot she just got for Christmas. We are giving each other ideas of the lovin' recipes we can make in our time-saver dinner makers.I just found this link for Campbell's Kitchens where they offer several crock pot recipes. Click on the recipe ideas link on the

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-76946659844333829832009-01-21T09:02:00.003-05:002009-01-21T09:59:08.061-05:00

So, there are only four more days of preparing before we get on that plane early Monday morning. Interesting enough that the airline is the same one as the airline that crashed into the river not even a couple weeks ago. Not having been on a plane in a very long time, this scenario can't help but fuel a teensy bit of concern in the back of one's mind. Which reminds me of the first time I boarded

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-14622328885164935672009-01-17T10:17:00.005-05:002009-01-17T11:44:53.434-05:00

I got a call from my mom today that her brother, known by us all as Uncle Stevie, passed away last night. He was 93.This is what was happening in his birth year, 1915: -income ranged from $200 - $3400 a year-Ellis Island was stop #1 for immigrants-a postage stamp was 2 cents-World War I had been going on for a year-there was no effective shot for a tetanus infection -Woodrow Wilson was

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-28278365968246095302009-01-16T16:31:00.003-05:002009-01-16T16:42:57.376-05:00

It was made official on Monday and the countdown has begun. We will be going on a trip to DC on the 26th! My hubby has to go there for a business conference and I will be his tag-along, his escort, his flying companion, his costume mistress...whatever you want to call me...I'm it!He made the plans to have us go really early on Monday so we can spend the day doing things in town. Then he has

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-59829867821720384482009-01-13T09:25:00.008-05:002009-01-13T09:53:27.815-05:00

The one thing that we can do during the winter to stay comfortable is have fabulous, warm dinners to take the chill away. One thing to make that possible, especially if you are in the workforce, is to use a crock pot. My last post was for soup made in one.I have some select dinners that I really like using the crock pot for. The one I want to share today is your basic cooked chicken (GF of

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-41253586961495933502009-01-10T13:15:00.004-05:002009-01-10T14:25:05.146-05:00

Here it goes - I'm attempting to make the soup today. I hope it is yummy. I've never been a pea soup fan.........Get out the crock pot and try itSplit Pea SoupIngredients:one ham bone with remaining meat1 cup minced onions2 tsp. black pepper1 pound dried split peas, green or yellow1 cup chopped carrotPlace the ham bone and other ingredients to a crock pot. Just cover with water, and cook on low

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-16937938754850833292009-01-07T22:15:00.004-05:002009-01-07T22:25:36.782-05:00

I have never baked a ham before. After having a really tasty one at my in laws house for Christmas dinner, I thought I would give it a shot. The Good Eats version was my first choice, of course, and it came through with flying colors. Basically, you bake it for a couple hours until the internal temp is around 130 degrees. Then coat the outside with mustard, brown sugar, a spritz of a tasty

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-10207180974758522572009-01-05T22:25:00.002-05:002009-01-05T22:40:11.571-05:00

do you like best?Al JarreauAnita BakerSpyro GyraDiana Krall

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-59518001467548841802009-01-04T13:49:00.007-05:002009-01-04T14:18:18.698-05:00

When I was growing up, my parents had the foresight and recognized that I was a musical person. There was a piano in my house, as well as an acoustic guitar, a flute, a clarinet, and a trombone. I tried them all. The piano was the instrument that I was naturally drawn to the most, but I also found a home in playing the flute.My first one was an Armstrong. It was a chrome finish, C tuned flute. It

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-54359683118678924332009-01-02T15:44:00.004-05:002009-01-02T15:54:08.110-05:00

...but I am interested in reading the Word.If you are like me and need a schedule to help you read through the Old Testament once and the New Testament twice in 2009, I have just the site for you!www.youversion.com is the place to go for just that very thing. They offer about 30 versions, a place to jot notes, ways to highlight and flag verses. It is really interactive and a resource worth

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-20086827460402212542009-01-01T08:44:00.013-05:002009-01-01T21:14:44.974-05:00

It is interesting to me how our minds make some days out to be much more important than other days. I'm not talking about events like a dinner party or a family vacation. I am talking about a day that has more meaning than the rest of the days of the year. New year's day is the day we all have a clean slate.People are amazing. We are varying sizes, have different abilities, display different

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-2611868247928711832008-12-29T12:01:00.004-05:002008-12-29T14:15:33.303-05:00

O God, You are my God; earnestly will I seek You: My soul thirsts for You, my flesh longs for You, in a dry and weary land, where no water is. 2 So have I looked upon You in the sanctuary, To see Your power and glory.3 Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, My lips shall praise You. 4 So will I bless You while I live: I will lift up my hands in Your name. 5 My soul shall be satisfied as

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-18914264474113679222008-12-26T19:53:00.002-05:002008-12-26T19:57:54.159-05:00

We had a really tasty ham for Christmas dinner yesterday.Never made one myself, but would like to try.Any chef-ly advice for me?

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-71704245311655131592008-12-24T08:05:00.007-05:002008-12-24T12:27:57.727-05:00

I promised four villages for you to see, and I am delivering. My love for a pretty scene sticks with me over the years. I will still take a moment to admire a firey sunset, or to watch waves splash against the rocks. A few years ago, I was looking for a nice card to get for my honey and this one stopped me dead in my tracks...it was definately overpriced, but it was perfect - We put it out

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-78214212132332743742008-12-22T21:47:00.005-05:002008-12-24T08:05:42.055-05:00

There is a song that Ray Orbison did on one of his Christmas albums way back in the day that was called Pretty Paper. It dares to make us think about the person who is without during the season. Not a big hit. Not covered by many artists. And certainly not given much air play. Here are the words:Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue Wrap your presents to your darling from you Pretty pencils to

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-55356640873802375592008-12-21T14:52:00.005-05:002008-12-21T15:19:24.297-05:00

I proudly stated to some people that we were going to put up three Christmas trees this year. Then we got our music schedule and everything was put on hold. The beautiful 1958 shiney aluminum Christmas tree and color wheel that we have is sitting neatly in its box, right now as I am typing, in the back room. The other two green trees are safe and sound in their places of storage. All the

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-89874420960058720272008-12-20T12:49:00.007-05:002008-12-20T13:50:26.356-05:00

I said I have 4 Christmas villages set up in my house this year. In my efforts to spread Christmas joy, I am sharing village number three today!Back in the 30's and 40's, sturdy paper houses made by Putz were sold as Christmas village decorations. My honey and I were at a flea market a few years ago and found a bag with six of these "pre-war" houses. Someone gave me the Noel Church as a gift,

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-81399557627610000342008-12-19T17:51:00.003-05:002008-12-20T07:49:26.131-05:00

So, my honey and I are playing music in the bands of Northway Church (as you probably already know...) and this is a rundown of the scheduled service times for Christmas week:Pamelyn will be in the Colonie team on Sunday the 21st at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.Tuesday the 23rd at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.Wednesday the 24th at 7 p.m.Vince will be in the Clifton Park team onSaturday the 20th at 6 p.m.Sunday

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-32385036992239216922008-12-18T11:38:00.003-05:002008-12-18T11:42:09.963-05:00

WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL???Try it without looking at the answers...... 1) Pick your favorite number between 1-9 2) Multiply by 3 then 3) Add 3, then again Multiply by 3 (I'll wait while you get the calculator....) 4) You'll get a 2 or 3 digit number. 5) Add the digits together Now Scroll down .............. Now with that number see who your ROLE MODEL is from the list below: 1.

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-86576381012494673082008-12-15T07:41:00.012-05:002008-12-15T21:37:30.574-05:00

Now that the Ice Storm of 2008 is over, here are some of my reflections:~Dawn's sun on the ice covered earth is stunning.~The meteorologists got it right this time for once.~All the reasons to own a generator.~Thankful that we own a generator.~You can never have enough extension cords.~Whoever invented the home furnace was a genius.~Battery powered radios are cool, especially retro ones.~I felt

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-69797466042398212212008-12-14T07:38:00.006-05:002008-12-14T09:03:05.436-05:00

The other day, A Year Without A Santa Claus was on TV. Who hasn't seen Tanta Kringle sing about being the king's #1 toy maker or felt kinda bad for the kids in Sombertown because it was illegal to play with toys? The kid in me rose up and I kept the show on. There are two big battles in the show. The battle between the evil Burgermeister against the good-hearted Kringles, and the battle between

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-3969774746676945712008-12-10T10:39:00.003-05:002008-12-10T10:54:13.349-05:00

Even though Thanksgiving is behind us and we are all Christmas minded, the question was posed by my Pastor as to what relationships and people you are thankful for. One thing we don't do enough is let people know our thoughts of love and appreciation we have for them. It makes us feel funny or could cause an awkward, uncomfortable moment to arise. I heard it said on a TV show once that "things

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-84952239481344121562008-12-09T08:42:00.006-05:002008-12-09T14:07:46.335-05:00

I heard about the radio stations that began to play 24-hour Christmas music before Thanksgiving hit the calendar. As much as I love the sounds of the season, I could not bear the thought of filling the air with jingling bells or ho-ho-ho's . . . until this week.One of the local Christian radio stations has finally jumped on the Christmas music bandwagon. 94.9 FM - the Sound of Life. I have been

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-19266948691457917812008-12-08T13:20:00.007-05:002008-12-08T14:00:27.223-05:00

So, I was at a recording session at my church recently, and one of the guys there was snapping pictures throughout the night. I heard that they were posted on his facebook page the next day, so I tried to go look at them. Well, this guy has his pages hidden unless you are an FB-er and ask him for permission to view his pages.When I saw that I had to sign up to view them, I said, "no thanks" to

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-7524391778849068902008-12-06T11:15:00.004-05:002008-12-06T14:29:30.514-05:00

With the holidays here and partys being hosted, there will probably be a need to cook up something for a crowd. I have made this for family and friends and have had alot of requests for the recipe (GF, of course). Not only will it please your many guests, it will be a fabulous leftover for later, hot or cold...if there is any left over!So here is my version of Crowd Pleasing Meaty Baked Beans-Get

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-39312765675631450502008-12-05T06:43:00.013-05:002008-12-05T07:32:01.137-05:00

The next Christmas village I have to show you is based on 1950's America. As I have shared with you before, I really like some of the looks from the 50's. Think of all the colors that were paired up with chrome. Everything had boomerangs, diamonds, or stars printed on it. The music oozed with the flair for life. They just don't make things like they did in the 50's. Cheesy or not, I like it! So

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-12038720233177671492008-12-04T09:01:00.002-05:002008-12-04T09:05:20.092-05:00

1 - a big pack of gum2 - most canned soups3 - bagel with cream cheese4 - anything in the dollar store5 - a gallon of gasolineThat's right - the Country Farms at Rte 9 and Grooms Road has lowered their price to $1.99 a gallon! Time to fill 'er up!!!

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-2326865341639169322008-12-03T18:40:00.003-05:002008-12-03T21:34:50.141-05:00

The book of Mark has alot of reference about the condition of the heart. Jesus wasn't kidding around when He spoke to people. He had plenty to say about the heart.Chapter one: we find Him starting His ministry, picking out his team, performing miraculous acts. Touching people's hearts.Chapter two: It didn't take long for the religious leaders of the day to take notice of Him. They began to

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-80403917883333467412008-12-02T07:11:00.004-05:002008-12-02T12:24:12.419-05:00

The center of town is such an interesting place. The street is busy with horse and sleigh, and the hotel has visitors checking in. The bell hop's cart is full of their luggage! Next door the fruit stand has plenty of choices and the gazebo is the perfect place to go for a stroll.What old fashioned town doesn't have a church? This one does! It is tall and sturdy with a clock tower and a bell to

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-32557060937989830522008-11-30T20:57:00.006-05:002008-11-30T21:08:14.544-05:00

It wouldn't be a village if there wasn't a store in town. The fence is sturdy and straight, made of rock, and the little girl needs a boost by her mom to be able to see the wonderful things through the window. Too bad the store is closed, so there will be no toys going home with her tonight. A happy lady has a basket full of goodies for her family.Every town has a house where the super wealthy

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-88749697972333622842008-11-28T08:51:00.006-05:002008-11-28T09:19:37.054-05:00

I have to admit, I am one of those people who like to set up the miniature villages at this time of year. I remember going to visit a family who were friends of my parents, and they had a table dedicated to one of the most wonderful Christmas villages I have ever seen. I would stand there and look at it for what seemed to be the entire time we were there. When you are 10 years old, everything at

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-43993322422869726552008-11-27T12:23:00.002-05:002008-11-27T12:26:14.271-05:00

Thanksgiving everyone!

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-34275590237685220812008-11-25T10:26:00.003-05:002008-11-25T10:37:48.492-05:00

I received an e-mail from a man who was a teacher in the Christian high school I went to. It has been alot of years since I heard from him. He mentioned how he has been guest preaching since his last mission trip, and had just received a double Masters Degree from Seminary. He and his beautiful bride will be leaving on a missions trip with Wycliffe Bible Translators in January. It was a blessing

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-43252942841046390292008-11-24T07:34:00.004-05:002008-11-24T09:13:38.952-05:00

Since the days are getting shorter and there is less light for our senses to take in, we are more prone to feel it's effects emotionally. Some people feel it enough to be diagnosed with "seasonal affective disorder" (S.A.D.) or also known as the winter blues. We wanted to take a bit of an active approach to this phenomenon and decided to make a small investment on our interior lighting. Sounds

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-70271511526780473742008-11-21T09:29:00.014-05:002008-11-21T15:03:44.275-05:00

The days are definately getting shorter. The tilt of the earth has almost reached its peak but the ever increasing absensce of light presents its own set of consequences.Yesterday, I flew home after work in order to finish up the front yard raking job before it got dark and before it starts getting snowy. This always winds up having to be done twice at my house because our annoying catalpa tree

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-66756934571510419982008-11-19T11:40:00.002-05:002008-11-19T12:16:21.544-05:00

We had our Stampin' Up Christmas card class last night. A nice group of ladies came out in the 25 degree weather and we heated things up with embossing! When I think of a classy looking card, it has raised metallic embossing on it. There isn't anything that screams Christmas better than silver and gold, is there?The fancy technique we did was cracked glass and you can see my example hereAfter

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-60624293596481369762008-11-17T14:00:00.005-05:002008-11-17T14:29:07.718-05:00

There is one thing that I have noticed over the years with Sparkie. He is a puppy of routine. Here's what I mean.- As soon as he is let out of his crate in the morning, it's time to go outside- Shortly after that, it's time for breakfast- If the keys are jingling and we are leaving the house and he wasn't invited to go, it's time to go back in his crate- If he is outside and comes as soon as I

Pamelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553863199169371398.post-65586700836090370322008-11-16T14:01:00.006-05:002008-11-16T14:24:08.991-05:00

I needed to stop a Hannaford today and saw they have a really good selection of turkeys for $.49 a pound. You are probably thinking, "Are you kidding me?" and to that I have to answer, "No, I never kid about something as good as this."Every year, since Vince and I have been together, we have Thanksgiving with his parents. My MIL doesn't ask for many visits, but she does ask for this one. So we go

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