Hello everyone. I have been busy doing very uninteresting things like laundry, making salmon pate’ stuffed tomatoes. I needed to finish up that salmon steak! Rewashing the water glasses that have a cloudy film. Not sure what that was about. But we are all good now.

I did order new makeup and brighter lipstick. Mine made me look like I had been very ill. Not a good look. The topper is a fluff of hair that clips to the top of your head. I was supposed to comb it into my own hair and style. I just wanted a dressy fuller look when we are going out. It is an idea that is distanced not to come about, I fear. Some great ideas are doomed.

The news makes my heart beat faster in anticipation. Maybe someday this will all get better. Except for that nasty storm tearing up Hawaii. Hope they survive that whirling disaster.

Lin: I have boxes of stuff exactly like you are describing. I know my kids have not interest in this stuff. What ever can I do with it? I look at it and put it back in the boxes. Tons of pictures, mementos, etc.

I have used l’Oreal products for years. They are okay but I am sure there are better makeup lines. I suspect that we are never going to find anything to make us look 10 to 15 years younger. Let me know immediately if you find anything that works.
Patsy

Stunning, vibrant art Buzz and I particularly associate myself with the stolen flowers since I always prefer to see them in their natural environment! What a talent. Both will be in my thoughts as they search for the best possible treatment after such a frightening diagnosis.

Ah yes, weight loss and wrinkly faces do go together and having recently gone back to a Clinique moisturiser that I used in my 20's I now realise no matter how expensive these creams are there's not a great deal other than a facelift to be done!!

My last big sort through of stashed boxes will be collections of over 50 years of my photos plus my mother's and even grandmother's. Younger generations aren't interested and I doubt ever will be so I must be mercenary and reduce the collection to one small box for my own enjoyment.

Lin, this morning as I put a few items away after washing up I found myself feeling very sentimental over a glass dish of my mother's I remember her serving up my favourite summer fruit salad in so count me in as another wimp!

Unsettled weather today but I did manage a walk on the moors with George and am hoping to dodge showers this afternoon to continue my big clear up in the garden.

Hugs to all.
Jackie

Hello friends, the gentleman has just arrived to work at my house. Outdoors. NOW it is raining. He has jumped back in the truck. Oh my. Could be a long afternoon for him.

Buzz, I am so sorry about the devastating medical news. I will pray for both of them as they continue to explore treatment options. I did take a look at her paintings. Very colorful work. Many extremely lovely works on that web site and somehow I clicked and got to that very impressive list shows, performances, etc. What talent!

Now all the discussion on make up and looking younger than your age etc. I am sorry but I never have been skillful with make up. As to looking younger, my father and his people all have allergy and sinus problems with that typical undereye circle/bag issue. We are a family of hound dogs. Wearing glasses is a vast improvement. My mom didn’t seem to fuss much with creams and potions. She used tons of Pacquins, at least I think that was the name. Used it on her hands and her face several times a day. I never thought she looked old.

Sandy, I worried for the residents of the Hawaiian islands after seeing the flooding and swollen rivers from the heavy rainfall. They said a while ago that the storm is moving very slowly so lots of time to dump even more precipitation. I hope everyone stays safe.

Anne did you finish your shopping? We are heading towards a week of possible rain showers and high temperatures. Argh, not looking forward to upper 80s and low 90s again. The air conditioning costs so much! Hi Miss Jillibean.

Jackie, a sort through 50 years worth of photos? Is that what you said? Again, I cannot get rid of all of those either and I find it a tough go to let some of them go (I still have a gazillion) as I know they are well and truly gone as the negatives are already tossed away.

Patsy, life is filled with the mundane and not highly interesting things but it is a bit reassuring to have those things to do. I don’t need to be continually challenged. I find some peace in just running the washer, folding clothes and the like. Does Katie help you with all the chores? And good luck in finishing up the salmon.

Must move along. I did my classes this morning, dropped off my boxes with the charity store, and have actually packed up one little box for the next time. I didn’t get the packing peanuts dropped off though as I needed to be at home.

Hugs dear ones.

Lin

Great news BUZZ. So pleased for everyone!
My foundation arrived 30 hours from ordering and good news, although I have trouble with most stores stocking it I've now got the address of a store I'd never heard of and who DO stock all shades of skin tone, where it was mailed to me from, and isn't too distant to stop me whining at Mike when I run out again!
Oh dear, we are on a new page and if I turn back to refresh my memory of what you have all been up to I'll have to start again! Hard to believe we've hit 750 pages. We've written a novel!
Seem to remember PATSY in her dungeon applying her makeup, LIN clearing out boxes and boxes of memories, SANDY waiting for the beautiful light grey dress to arrive, and JACKIE fondly looking at her moms glass fruit bowl with all the sweet memories it brought back.
So being somewhat uninspiring myself I'll away and write to cousin Helen in Australia, who after getting over her recent op. has now fallen down and broken her elbow and then have a quick peek at what's going on today, south of the border! Already checked Britain and Brexit to learn that my small UK pension will neither go up nor down but remain exactly as is here in Canada. Enough to keep Jilly bean in treats as usual.
Anne.

And I'm making a bacon and egg pie to have cold tomorrow which promises to be another sizzler.
Annie

Good day. How did the entire morning disappear? I packed just one little box and then decided I should get back to preparing materials for the club day in September where I am providing the materials and ideas. Today I finally made photocopies of descriptions/methods/ideas for each of my little ideas. All copied, collated and packed with the materials in ONE box so nothing should be lost. Wahoo!

I have a big pile of paper and envelopes from my recent mail deliveries of things that need attention and/or bills to be paid. Nothing handled, just sorted.

Cleaned some vegetables and lightly washed some raspberries (which I am not certain will last beyond tonight). Yum.

Now on to working on some cards. Need more of the ‘hello’, ‘thinking of you’ and general greetings. I think I found something I would like to stamp but each card will need to be painted or colored individually. Hummmmm. Well, we will see.

Have a good time Sandy. For some reason I was a Brewers fan for a few years. I could often be found in a Brewers t-shirt. Now I don’t have a team and no worries a out who is winning.

Jeri, glad you are home and that you were able to visit with your favorite cousin. That is wonderful! Sorry the smoke ruined some of your vacation. I hope the physio helps you next week.

Anne, ha, bacon and egg pie. I am reading a book set in Scotland. The main character is currently making fish pie.

Jackie, wow, your friend invited herself to stay with you for a week? Well, that will keep your feet to the fire until then. Wait, I am thinking of myself! You are much better organized than me!

Buzz, indeed cancer is so unpredictable and treatments are varied and drug trials seem to abound these days. All best wishes.

Must get back to my little tasks.

Hugs.

Lin

Howdy and hello! Cool and cloudy today. Yellow leaves are tumbling down in a shower. Very colorful and nice. Fall came early here.

We are about two weeks or more behind on our summer yard cleanup. I fear some of our desired tasks will go unfinished. I think we will survive, none the less.

Am either suffering from a cold or hay fever and allergies. Sneezing, watery eyes, headaches. And a really mean attitude that was pretty unattractive. Aspirin and a nap is in order.

Buzz: checked the paintings at Contemporaryartmuliples.con. A colorful joy to see! I have these women in my thoughts and high hopes. They were always telling me about the power of the positive!
Patsy

Although expected, very sad news today. Agree with him or not Mr. McCain was one of the few world politicians I respected.
Annie

Good day Sneaker friends. Happy to be home this afternoon. I did an early morning run to Trader Joe’s, brought things home and then was off to church. Unloaded the supplies Inhad purchased, did my communion duties, helped a couple carry some items upstairs, helped load bags and boxes into a friend’s car. Nice workout. Haaaaaa.

It is hot, muggy and overcast. There may storms later. And once again as it heated up my air conditioner is on continual mode even though it is not programmed that way. I manually set it to hold at 80 degrees all day long. I got home and it is ignoring the manual programming evidently as it was cooling the house down to 74. This problem continues to triple my energy bills. Not happy.

Well, let’s see, I am still working on cards. Got some fronts finished yesterday. I have sorted out some things to make some quick cards, well quicker ones at least. I seem to always be climbing the hill with these! I would like to go slowly and try new techniques. Maybe someday.

Jackie, toast sounds good. I hope you enjoyed it.

Patsy, it is sneezy time here as well. I just carry Kleenex everywhere I go. The seasons will change soon enough.

Sandy, busy day for you. I hope you are enjoying it. Woo-hoo, the dress arrived. Yippee.

Buzz, I hope you enjoyed your dinner last night.

To everyone, I respected Senator McCain. He loved our country and always tried his best.

Our former Senator Leonard Boswell died recently. Early morning on the day of his funeral, his wife died. They held one service, on schedule, for both of them. People are sad about that.

And of course, many vigils, prayer services and today the actual funeral for Mollie Tibbetts. Such an incredibly sad event, everyone is heartbroken and much anger is coming to the surface.

Hugs.

Lin

Good evening. Love both the dresses Sandy but prefer the silver/grey a bit more than the black. Gorgeous!!!!

Lin

This is our August bank holiday so of course the sun is struggling to show itself!! I took George on a rambling stroll doing my best to avoid cattle, sheep and ponies at one time or another and am now home to enjoy a coffee before an early lunch then gardening. My neighbours have returned from their canal barge holiday near Oxford and have asked if they can take George to the beach this afternoon. Of course they can because he loves going anywhere with them plus the sea air will do him good.... he'll sleep well tonight!

Sandy, I agree that with a few flowers in your hair you will look stunning in the silver dress although I do love the floral one too. Not sure black is ideal for a wedding though. If you take both I'm sure you'll find opportunities to wear them during your stay, not just on the wedding day.

Buzz, Kenny is my garden gnome and probably dates back to early 20th century, hence the worn colours. He called to me at an antiques fair auction about 20 years ago and as I bid for him a friend who was with me said he looked just like a comedian called Kenny Everett, hence the name!


We have so many sprites and spirits that come from far and wide because Britain was invaded by such a variety of cultures over time. A gnome is characterized by its short size, taciturn nature and subterranean lifestyle. They live in natural areas close to the earth and care for wildlife. Today, gnomes are traditionally thought of as being small bearded men wearing colourful pointed hats. (Think of the ubiquitous garden gnome.) They are more benevolent than other folkloric creatures such as goblins. The gnome is similar in looks to a Leprechaun but then so is a Troll, brought over from Norway! Bet you wished you never asked!! LOL

Must get on so I'll wish everyone a peaceful Monday.
Jackie