tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36101791024425974992024-02-06T19:09:22.792-08:00A Chance of Rain"Into each life, a little rain must fall."TerBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932107829483208495noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610179102442597499.post-39342320282428486142015-02-01T11:28:00.002-08:002015-02-01T11:31:54.802-08:00Beauty In Ice<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">While hiking on our property the other day, </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">and the ice was sparkling.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Many of the icicles were attached to the red branches </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">of the dogwood that surrounds the creek. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I love the wavy pattern of the icicles above </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">and the way they are spilling over the log below.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> I love digital photography! Long gone are the days of dropping off a roll of film</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">and hoping and praying that the pictures turned out. Or worse yet, accidentally </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">exposing the film to light, ruining precious vacation or birthday pictures. (ouch)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It's fun to combine passions and that's just what I've been doing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Skydiving and Knitting you ask?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Well, those are 2 of my passions, bit not the ones I wanted to tell you about.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">(not sure I could combine those 2 anyway)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Nature & Photography</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Now those I can enjoy simultaneously!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I recently opened an online Etsy shop as a way of sharing what I love.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Nature is definitely the main theme of my photography.... but</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> since my nickname is TerBear, I just might have to slip a few Teddy Bear</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">photos in there as well.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/CreekSidePhotos?ref=search_shop_redirect" target="_blank">Creek Side Photos</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Please take a peek by clicking on the link above </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">and let me know what you think. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">When the
snowy winter blues hit, I decided to battle them with a happy kind of
blue. Last summer I bought some fun fabrics to add to my stash. I
really didn't have any specific plans for them, but it's hard to pass up a good
sale. :-) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">When I pulled out the kitty fabric as a possibility for
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">"You're 51...... do you really think
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Fortunately this was
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">"Life's too short to care!" </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Which brings me around to my new favorite Anne Taintor magnet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">So I'm chasing rainbows and wearing them too!</span><br />
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<br />TerBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932107829483208495noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610179102442597499.post-30134433287286861152013-02-19T16:58:00.002-08:002013-02-19T17:01:49.201-08:00A Daily Reminder of Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Remember the post entitled Summer in My Heart? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I decided to make a special
birthday present for my daughter. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">One that would remind her, that even though we live miles apart, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">my love is always with her. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My little 'Sara Smile' has grown-up to be a beautiful woman, both inside and out. Her inner strength amazes and inspires me. She has a kind, generous, and creative soul. Her smile is sweet and her laughter contagious. She brings joy to all those around her. She is a nurturing Mom who shares a special bond with my wonderful grandson Issac. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">She is, and always will be, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">my sweet and precious friend. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My Sara Smile! ♥ </span></div>
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<br />TerBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932107829483208495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610179102442597499.post-16516334767710297202012-12-25T19:15:00.002-08:002013-02-21T08:39:20.155-08:00The Real Spirit of Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">"Christmas is not a time nor a season,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">but a state of mind.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">To cherish peace and goodwill.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">To be plenteous in mercy,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">is to have the <b>real spirit of Christmas</b>."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">~ <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>Calvin Coolidge</i></span></span><br />
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TerBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932107829483208495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610179102442597499.post-44211407852789137562012-12-16T08:18:00.001-08:002013-09-05T18:38:36.408-07:00Summer in my Heart ♥<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Winter has not officially arrived, but our winter weather has. Snow is falling as I write this. Our property looks like a magical winter wonderland. Growing up near Sacramento I was never able to completely relate to the beautiful Currier and Ives winter scenes. To me, winter has always brought with it rain and fog. Winter snow is a new experience for me. As wonderful as my new winter scene is, I miss the beautiful colors of my garden. </div>
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I'm not one to sit idle for very long and I find it difficult to stay out in the cold for extended periods.... so.... I have been a little crazy. Oh, and stir crazy as well. :-) I decided that sitting by the fire and embroidering might be a nice combination. I initially planned on embroidering a winter scene; perhaps a snowman or two. While looking for a transfer pattern I came upon Sublime Stitching's "Dream Garden" and immediately knew that this was the one! </div>
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"Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow" .... for there's Summer in my Heart! ♥</div>
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<br />TerBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932107829483208495noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610179102442597499.post-21228996919639055462012-11-29T09:20:00.003-08:002012-12-01T12:17:38.763-08:00Another First<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I've done many things throughout my life, but driving a tractor wasn't one of them...... until now! </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My husband calls this his "new" farm tool.... I call it his new toy. That being said, I didn't want to be left out of the fun, so I took it out for a spin around the property. I'm happy to report that I didn't have any accidents. In fact, I even learned how to use the hydraulic bucket. Come next summer I should be able to add Farmgirl to my resume. I've already got a cute cowgirl hat, now all I need is a pair of overalls..... with hand embroidery of course. </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> ;-)</span></span></span></div>
TerBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932107829483208495noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610179102442597499.post-47096300732019560082012-10-18T20:43:00.001-07:002014-11-02T09:01:43.900-08:00When Yellow Jackets Attack.... Ouch!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">John and I were in the
forest this afternoon gathering firewood when I heard
him yelling and slapping his arm. He said he had been stung. I became
concerned when he started grabbing at his shirt near his chest. I
began running toward him when I crossed over the source of the problem; a
yellow jacket nest. They immediately began stinging me. I had gloves and long sleeves on but they
managed to get at my wrists. Unfortunately, John had a short sleeve
shirt on and the first sting got him on the inside of his bicep. The
part that freaked me out the most was when they got into my hair. I had
it clipped up and believe me, that clip went flying somewhere deep into the Fremont National Forest. I must admit, I heard the word "Damn" coming
out of my mouth a couple times as I was scrambling around slapping at my
head. I must have been quite the sight. My immediate thought was for us to climb up the bank and hit the road, but John had initially been
down there wrapping a chain around a dead tree and there was no way he was going to leave his
chain behind or pass up the opportunity for a nicely seasoned piece of
fir. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">I must say, that
true to our natures, we carried on. </span><span style="font-size: small;">We both ended up with multiple stings. </span><span style="font-size: small;"> As John put it, "We didn't let those
stinkin' wasps keep us from getting our firewood." I agreed! He and I are definitely cut out of the same pioneer type of mold. </span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Tune in tomorrow for another episode of..... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Aren't you glad you don't live on the Haven Homestead?</span></div>
TerBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932107829483208495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610179102442597499.post-18103907639653397542012-08-28T18:50:00.002-07:002012-11-26T08:17:08.191-08:00Open for Business<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sugarwhimsy" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Sugar Whimsy</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Hooray! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> After many hours of sewing</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">my Etsy Shop is finally open.</span></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Click on "Sugar Whimsy" above </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">and take a peek at my current creations.</span></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;">I am working on a few new patterns </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">and hope to have those done </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">by the end of next month.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;">If you have a chance to view the shop </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">please post comments </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">to let me know what you think. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;">♥ </span></div>
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TerBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932107829483208495noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610179102442597499.post-81590302451186854202012-01-23T08:27:00.000-08:002012-11-26T07:57:54.502-08:00Snowy Hits the Slopes<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: small;">While we've been busy<br />packing for our move,<br />Snowy has been playing in the backyard!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">A few months ago it was
rumored that my school's library would be reduced to 4 hours per day. This
would mean a huge cut in hours and benefits for me. I was speaking with a few
female co-workers who began asking me what I was going to do. I very casually replied,
"I may have to return to pole dancing." They all burst into laughter.
As I began to walk away, one of the new teachers said, "Did you say RETURN
to pole dancing?" Keeping a very straight face I replied, "Oh.... you
have no idea what I did before becoming a librarian. In fact, I could probably
work that into an act. Hair pinned up, reading glasses, book in hand. Well....
maybe holding a book AND the pole might be difficult, but you get the
picture." I loved the look on her face. I finally said, "You know I'm
completely joking, right?" Ah..... what would life be without humor?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">As many of you know, I am a
daring girl in many regards. I've held spiders, snakes, lizards, mice, etc.
Perhaps that comes with being a nature girl. I have also owned my own
motorcycle, which I loved riding. Moving on.....I believe the most daring thing
I have ever done was to jump from a plane at 13,000 feet. In fact, I would love
to jump again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br />
Some might say that I'm a bit daring, and definitely not your
"average" librarian. I agree, I am brave, but I am WAY too shy to
attempt pole dancing. If there are any pole dancers reading this, I mean no
disrespect to your profession. I'm just saying ~ it's not for me. My bravery
obviously has its limits! ;-)</span></div>
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TerBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932107829483208495noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610179102442597499.post-18180919443442679702010-02-21T10:04:00.000-08:002012-11-26T08:22:58.541-08:00Haiku "Thoughts of Larry"<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: small;">One vivid dark day</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: small;">,</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: small;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: small;">my cousin ~ armed with a gun</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: small;">ended his own life</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: small;">.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Default.aspx"><span style="font-family: arial; text-decoration: underline;">Suicide Prevention Lifeline</span></a></div>
TerBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932107829483208495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610179102442597499.post-76473510047228967692010-02-11T05:47:00.001-08:002012-11-27T08:09:04.198-08:0048 and Feelin' Great<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeADwZUcJ0rKvNZhTxoYqRmus3nc7btKMcG7FymkQ5ZZLQesNFvlQk1hPPuJZqv8wLSxAqki39qb9O7t8lSXhG851ecATydBpuEYKK4Zt93fF6HG-ZU3lLV4eaCMhJdf082QP8GrFc3fc/s1600-h/Bday+Hamster.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436982615401130066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeADwZUcJ0rKvNZhTxoYqRmus3nc7btKMcG7FymkQ5ZZLQesNFvlQk1hPPuJZqv8wLSxAqki39qb9O7t8lSXhG851ecATydBpuEYKK4Zt93fF6HG-ZU3lLV4eaCMhJdf082QP8GrFc3fc/s400/Bday+Hamster.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 200px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 200px;" /></a><span style="color: red; font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">Today calls for a little Birthday Celebration!</span></span></div>
TerBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932107829483208495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610179102442597499.post-26251282253356995742009-12-10T18:04:00.000-08:002012-11-26T08:24:35.322-08:00Old Soul or Just Plain Crazy?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMyQo4EO5xv5ZLoQIrkLDBcVi_iyVdKjk8TGeB8NjYJAI5Qbf7QaMeGf891aTlcmngkFXtI-d5e7QTiXa8nphUQlphJN_RInn7bUl_Bjzk86JtvHUU79VIWGdx8-GfH2FUXObccxXQvfs/s1600-h/Old+Soul.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413799745463621554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMyQo4EO5xv5ZLoQIrkLDBcVi_iyVdKjk8TGeB8NjYJAI5Qbf7QaMeGf891aTlcmngkFXtI-d5e7QTiXa8nphUQlphJN_RInn7bUl_Bjzk86JtvHUU79VIWGdx8-GfH2FUXObccxXQvfs/s400/Old+Soul.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 225px;" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I am absolutely fascinated with the history of my ancestors.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Perhaps it's because I have always felt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">very drawn to the past.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;">I always keep a few of Issac's stuffed animals</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">on the back seat of my car.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">The other morning as I got ready to leave for work</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">I noticed that the animals</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">were laying across the seat.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">I found myself saying,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">"Darn, they're scattered</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">hither and yon.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Hither and yon?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Did I just say hither and yon?"</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;">Either I've been reading WAY</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">too many historical articles,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">or I truly am an old soul!</span></div>
TerBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932107829483208495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610179102442597499.post-70439186880037267662009-10-31T16:23:00.001-07:002009-10-31T16:27:38.750-07:00Happy Halloween<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUaIU51FOC8ZsmGfZ_IBIIpVHS0gKgc8ciZa9zy1QWImwOlZgoK59zx_ln6Z6XrDVSSja9kq3stF1LOP1aRIcrCVT_LEpFiPhiFT271tSOB7kOZEtQhtVltxx0tSiruCmbpBTzjb0EiM/s1600-h/ShowLetter.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 330px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUaIU51FOC8ZsmGfZ_IBIIpVHS0gKgc8ciZa9zy1QWImwOlZgoK59zx_ln6Z6XrDVSSja9kq3stF1LOP1aRIcrCVT_LEpFiPhiFT271tSOB7kOZEtQhtVltxx0tSiruCmbpBTzjb0EiM/s400/ShowLetter.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398909783389172466" border="0" /></a>TerBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932107829483208495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610179102442597499.post-48649554623894786492009-09-20T07:59:00.000-07:002012-11-26T08:31:46.956-08:00Back From NYC<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIfm_FswxxZzOyUapXBDtxdZg6JeMkrFEzpHNVHgL1KItLOUGkie2ac16v0rm6gsAtaSiZerK45CtaiSXvdLU-R2UhaOudET8vXLdDgcqPF-QYB6w3pJ6UOAerHh_qByYE4mGHtRb3zRs/s1600-h/R&I+NYC.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383564614302024418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIfm_FswxxZzOyUapXBDtxdZg6JeMkrFEzpHNVHgL1KItLOUGkie2ac16v0rm6gsAtaSiZerK45CtaiSXvdLU-R2UhaOudET8vXLdDgcqPF-QYB6w3pJ6UOAerHh_qByYE4mGHtRb3zRs/s400/R&I+NYC.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 308px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">This morning I let the cats out into the backyard and noticed their water bowl was tipped over. This is usually a sign that raccoons have visited during the night. After I closed the French door, I noticed 2 muddy paw prints on the lower glass pane. Apparently a little critter was curious as to what was inside. Thank goodness I don't have a doggy door. </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br />I was suddenly reminded of a comment Issac made a few years ago. We were having a family dinner and I had mentioned seeing a few raccoons in the yard one night. Issac asked me what I had done with them. I told him that I knew they had come into the yard to eat fruit off the ground and I just let them be. Uncle Mike asked him what he would have done. He replied, "I would have taken them to New York City!" He then burst into laughter. During the next few days I kept thinking of his comment and some silly ideas began to flow. With a bit of computer cut and paste, I came up with the above picture. That is Issac as the cabbie and a raccoon as his passenger. Needless to say, he thought this picture was hilarious. (click on the picture for a close-up of these 2 handsome creatures)<br /><br />Since I was sound asleep when my late night visitor arrived, I missed the chance to hear all about his NYC travels. Perhaps next time. ;-)</span></span></div>
TerBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932107829483208495noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610179102442597499.post-13196969974823712592009-09-07T15:38:00.001-07:002012-11-28T07:31:15.270-08:00Holy Ground<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">"Earth's crammed with heaven,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">and every common bush afire with God;</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">and only he who sees takes off his shoes,<br />the rest sit round it and pluck blackberries, ..... "</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I read this Elizabeth Barrett Browning poem recently and had an "aha" moment. It wasn't her reverence for nature that amazed me; it was her reference to the burning bush and the removal of shoes. I knew the burning bush was in reference to Moses.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #006600; font-size: small;">..take off your sandals,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #006600; font-size: small;">for the place on which you are standing</span></div>
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<span style="color: #006600; font-size: small;">is holy ground.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #006600; font-size: small;">(Exodus 3:5 NIV)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br />In re-reading the burning bush story I felt stunned.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Years
ago, my grandfather had terminal cancer. We knew that he had just a few weeks
to live. My normal routine was to come home from work and greet Sara and
Michael, then go to visit my grandparents. On this particular day, <i>I just felt
that I needed to go straight to my grandparent's house</i>. I had no strong
thoughts that death was near, for I had seen my grandpa that morning and we
shared smiles and hugs. I just sensed that I should go there first. When I
arrived, my former husband Steve met me in the kitchen. He didn't say a word, nor
did he have to. His face said it all. I immediately knew that my grandpa was
dying. As I headed toward the bedroom, <b>I stopped in the hallway and removed
my shoes. </b>At the time, I had no idea why I was doing this.</span></div>
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years that has puzzled me. Why did I stop and remove my shoes? In reading this
poem, and God's words to Moses, I suddenly had my answer. I removed my shoes
because the moment I crossed the threshold, that small bedroom became a sacred
place.</span> <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The
place that held my precious grandfather, Bopee. The man who held me right after
I was born. The man who loved his family with all his heart. The man who made
me laugh with his fun sense of humor. The man who taught me faith and love
through example. The man who called me Sunshine.</span></div>
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divine intervention. Within hours, my precious grandpa passed away. It was the
last time that I was able to hug him or tell him (face to face) how very much I
loved him. On April 9, 1996....<i> I was indeed standing on <b>holy ground</b>.</i></span></div>
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TerBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932107829483208495noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610179102442597499.post-59019527503650236042009-08-10T08:42:00.000-07:002009-08-10T08:49:11.364-07:00An Officer and His Sweetheart<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz9P-AbHgIxLIGpgdO-lvOXaezwzPnkGMQ1VzCs6FSL6_rwvbd0O2ysgyIChwoO7kTaM2FP7BuXrQ6n9m2z9YMs2LMN6zHIWUlkqbnTBqOXclOGiUYuwI8J4UDYwC8KnoPkKadOTy5Iac/s1600-h/IMG_4666.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 338px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz9P-AbHgIxLIGpgdO-lvOXaezwzPnkGMQ1VzCs6FSL6_rwvbd0O2ysgyIChwoO7kTaM2FP7BuXrQ6n9m2z9YMs2LMN6zHIWUlkqbnTBqOXclOGiUYuwI8J4UDYwC8KnoPkKadOTy5Iac/s400/IMG_4666.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368361240441125362" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);font-family:arial;font-size:85%;" >Home from Deployment<br />Hooray!</span><br /></span></div>TerBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932107829483208495noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610179102442597499.post-69372221735464097122009-07-22T09:42:00.000-07:002012-11-26T09:48:35.925-08:00Murder For Hire?<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9h-IvVqXyZD4aF5KuQHnvDhtfLqFcFg1_M3nTePn1lkLNejyBkW20jUetQ6jv4upgj-O6-JwfcRlpWLgq4GFPNYqBnFK0OIVfp9z0TafDieaqJrJLIDWZmJofnAB68T_iN97_8Haujsk/s1600-h/Little+Caesar.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361326072252540274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9h-IvVqXyZD4aF5KuQHnvDhtfLqFcFg1_M3nTePn1lkLNejyBkW20jUetQ6jv4upgj-O6-JwfcRlpWLgq4GFPNYqBnFK0OIVfp9z0TafDieaqJrJLIDWZmJofnAB68T_iN97_8Haujsk/s400/Little+Caesar.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 284px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I was watching a show recently about a man who tried to hire his co-worker to murder his estranged wife. Fortunately, the co-worker went to the police and they set-up a sting and arrested the husband. Crazy? Definitely! Even crazier..... my first thought ..... "If anyone ever tries to hire me for murder, I'm going straight to the police!" I seriously thought this. Okay..... perhaps this summer television viewing is taking its toll on the ol' gray matter. I think it's time to go play in the garden!</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Anyway..... I immediately began to laugh. Somehow I doubt that anyone is going to try and hire me, a vegetarian who feels bad killing spiders, to commit murder. But if they do by golly, rest assured, I will "do the right thing." This will most certainly make my parents proud. ;-</span></span>)</span></div>
TerBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932107829483208495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610179102442597499.post-88149218934159162892009-07-18T10:37:00.000-07:002012-11-26T09:53:27.089-08:00There's An Impostor Among Us<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU4sdl19J6i0imL3ocdg2zzYikb2ASScgASFJeLMD_lcsMgby35KgTzt4f-avd2dtNdK8LW8G0mEFCoa9KD3vwi_k9EBsJA5BdQjCiBssHORRb91k6Y8OlOnjlSfzlSk91aemI3En_auM/s1600-h/IMG_4565.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359855693278419090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU4sdl19J6i0imL3ocdg2zzYikb2ASScgASFJeLMD_lcsMgby35KgTzt4f-avd2dtNdK8LW8G0mEFCoa9KD3vwi_k9EBsJA5BdQjCiBssHORRb91k6Y8OlOnjlSfzlSk91aemI3En_auM/s400/IMG_4565.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 367px;" /></a>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I start my vegetables from seed, with the exception of tomatoes. Tomato seeds are extremely tiny so I've never tried to cultivate them. In March I purchased 4 tomato plants ~ 2 cherry tomatoes and 2 different large red varieties. They were all clearly labeled. To me, all 3 inch tomato plants look pretty much the same. I decided to plant both of the cherry tomatoes near to one another. Once the plants became large enough to flower, I realized that something was a bit odd. One plant didn't have the same cluster pattern as the other. When the fruit began to form, it was obvious that I had an impostor on my hands. I figured that the large green fruit which was forming would eventually turn red. Well...... to my surprise, the fruit ripened to a beautiful yellow. The garden center where I purchased the plants didn't even sell yellow tomatoes. Talk about serendipity!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I always give thanks for any fruits or vegetables that I gather from the garden. Recently I found myself giving thanks for the error in labeling.
</span><span style="font-size: small;"> --></span><span style="font-size: small;">Heaven only knows how many yellow tomatoes are out there pretending to be “Sweet 100’s!” Hopefully nobody lost a job over it. ;-) I cherish my little impostor. So much so, that I am going to save some seeds and try my hand at tomato germination next year. I love surprises. Especially the edible kind!</span></div>
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TerBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932107829483208495noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610179102442597499.post-15589345224007947442009-07-11T08:28:00.001-07:002012-11-27T08:11:42.983-08:00Magical Moments in the Garden<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvoxzBJwd-cvmCdUo6SMRqvAfUYdo7uDxPcTe_UMbJ8uRYJ3mxJXbZ3w-eKJ-3JeLzqf04jkPoRD3mIofc4MGRFOd03uTz6zFqBnstGvXEb8Vl8mXLozeDv7mQwQiK_ugeHvIyaXg5dXs/s1600-h/IMG_4529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357224932598413810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvoxzBJwd-cvmCdUo6SMRqvAfUYdo7uDxPcTe_UMbJ8uRYJ3mxJXbZ3w-eKJ-3JeLzqf04jkPoRD3mIofc4MGRFOd03uTz6zFqBnstGvXEb8Vl8mXLozeDv7mQwQiK_ugeHvIyaXg5dXs/s400/IMG_4529.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">I had just stepped out into my garden the other day when I caught a brief glimpse of yellow floating by. I immediately ran inside for my camera, praying that my spectacular visitor would be there when I returned. Fortunately, it was still enjoying the nectar from the Butterfly Bush. I was fortunate enough to capture this wonderful photo. This particular butterfly is a Western Tiger Swallowtail.<br /><br />I once felt that I was a bit odd grabbing binoculars when a rare bird made an appearance in my yard or dashing inside for my camera. I now realize that it is merely the childlike wonder and amazement that is peeking out. It's sad that we often lose that as we age. I no longer view these times as odd...... I view them as magical moments! </span><span style="font-size: small;">;-)</span></div>
TerBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932107829483208495noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610179102442597499.post-11337160989978117982009-06-26T06:30:00.000-07:002012-11-27T08:19:36.821-08:00Rarely A Dull Moment<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">When the power goes out, elevators stop working.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">It's a bit unnerving when the elevator suddenly stops and you are stuck inside.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">Not all buildings have back-up generators.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">Cell phones work inside some elevators,<br />and 911 is a handy feature.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">After about 10 minutes,<br />the elevator begins to feel a bit stuffy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">You have to yell pretty loud<br />for the firefighters to hear you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">A metal coat hanger works wonders<br />in the hands of a skilled rescuer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"> I remained calm the entire time!<br />Not bad for a girl who used to be very claustrophobic.<br />Spelunking helped cure me of that. :-)</span></div>
TerBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07932107829483208495noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610179102442597499.post-24440745818864732262009-06-16T08:46:00.000-07:002012-12-01T12:17:22.046-08:00"Anchors Aweigh"<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">Since my quilted wall hanging has a nautical theme, I decided to try out a few terms from the sea while sharing this post with you. Some phrases might be a bit antiquated, but remember, I am a "land lubber" ~ not an experienced sailor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">Last fall I spotted this adorable sailor boy and girl on </span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://stitchybritches.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: arial;">Stitchy Britches</a></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">. At the time, I had no idea how to turn a drawing into an embroidery transfer. I must admit that I was ready to "cut and run" but decided to hang on to the "bitter end." </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">Before "launching" into my research I made a quick trip to the "galley" for a hot "cup of joe." After a bit of "skylarking" I decided I'd better "turn-to." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">I didn't have any problem with the embroidery or hand quilting. Binding the quilt was another story. I initially felt as if someone "had taken the wind out of my sails." In the past, I have used the birthing method which is fairly easy and requires no binding. I was tempted to "abandon ship" and "deep six" the project, but I just didn't have the heart to leave this cute duo unfinished. Once I watched this helpful <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buCKs-Fgvb4">How to Bind a Quilt video</a> I began "making headway." Once I was "running on an even keel" I completed my wall hanging. I'm very happy that I got it "squared away." </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">I've enjoyed sharing my quilt and "spinning a yarn" for you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">"Eight Bells and All Is Well"</span><span style="font-size: small;"> :-)</span></div>
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