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26 When was the last time you felt pure joy?... absolute joy, when my grandson Hunter was born... I was right there, totally amazing! Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN

OMGosh Debbie, that's tough... after taking care of them for so long, not to get to say goodbye would be heartbreaking. But I can certainly see how you don't miss "caring" for them. THREE at a time! WOAH! Wow Michele... just, wow. So sorry. So excited! Lacy got a new job, coding. She's spent the last year-and-a half…

24 What about you makes you special?... I think I'm a pretty good listener and give some good advice Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN

Got'cha Heather! How exciting for them to have everything redone and be in somewhere so fun in the meantime. What a blessing. That bread looks amazing! Allie, our Anne STILL has a stuffed Eeyore that she got at Disney World when she was six! I get the attachment. <3 OH NO, Betsy, I'm so sorry! That's just horrible. I can…

CONGRATULATIONS Debbie! WOAH! You definitely deserve time off. When you say "your son's rental apartment" Heather, does that mean where he's living or just where he's staying temporarily? That view is gorgeous. What a great sunset walk. Edie's cake was GREAT! OMGosh Allie, I love Miles hugging the unstuffed BAB! Too…

Well Machka, I am so glad that something has been done and I sincerely hope that things are better on Tuesday and going forward. There is nothing worse than dealing with with those kinds of people. Margaret, HOW WONDERFUL!!! What an amazing tribute! A high A! I'm jealous. I could never hit that, but I'm an alto, so I…

WOAH Tracey! Just one thing after another! Prayers for your entire family. Thank GOD for the miracles of medicine! Ya know Machka, that is one thing I CANNOT stand is when people are rude to each other. I'm sorry you have to deal with that. It's so hurtful. Hopefully that manager will say something to her. At work, in…

OH Lanette, that's so sad, but it happens so often. We've been there too, with friends too many times. The heart does crazy things to the body. Mom's heart surgeon told us that too. And any time your under anesthesia, you have to be so careful afterward. Tracey, I'm so sorry. Sending love and prayers. Have a safe trip.…

OMGosh, I love the pictures of no snow! We've still got boatloads and more on the way tomorrow... eh 17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for... try to do this everyday, I'll let you know what today brings... we had a break in the snow-action yesterday and I got a shot of my backyard lights in the winter. Doesn't…

God Bless all of you who read these posts so religiously for every detail. I'm really not good at that and usually catch up on news from some some of you. I'm sorry. Good luck and love to everyone who needs it. 17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for... try to do this everyday, I'll let you know what today brings…

Happy Birthday Rori!!! God Bless, Sue. Sorry about your BIL, but thankful he's out of his pain. Sending love and prayers to your family. 16 What made you smile today... being selfish, having the day off today. Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN

Having a wonderful weekend with my girlies. Heading home today. Finished all my cards, but for the sentiments that I have to stamp at home. Didn't want to bring the stamps and ink along, so just a little finishing work. 15 Call or text someone you haven't talked to in at least a week... BFF Kerry, to wish her mom (my other…

Oh Allie, I am so very sorry for what all of you are going through. Yelling doesn't help anything. That is just so very sad. People just shut down when they're yelled at. Poor kid. Poor you. 14 Tell us three amazing things that happened recently (you decide what "recently" means...lol)... Lacy and Nick set the date for…

That's okay Machka, you can make up for it tomorrow and smile at some more random people too! You've got a GREAT smile. 13 Tell a random person they look "good" today... I can make that happen! Going on retreat today with a buncha my card-making bffs. I know we're going to be in a mutual-admiration-society! Love and…

Rebecca, that's so cool! Kolten has a leopard gecko that looks a lot like that. They're kinda cool. You should start again, Tracey! We could share ideas! I used to love the art classes in middle school when I was a para, Heather. Got to unleash my creative side and do things I would never dream of doing and be taught by…

You know, Tracey, I had the most wonderful auntie who would send cards to everyone for their birthday every year. EVERY year, even if she was out of town, which became more frequent for my birthday because it was February and they started going to Hawaii every year. As she got older, her signature got harder to read, but…

Thanks M! I love making my cards, but I especially love SENDING them. I get so many texts from recipients. Sending personal cards/notes is a dying art. 10 What is your favorite lyric from a song... almost too many to narrow it down to one. hmmmm, "From the moment I first saw you The second that you were born I knew that…

Happy Birthday Yogi! Ewe, escargot. Tried that too, and I really, really wanted to like it because my "pere français" had made it especially for me when I arrived. Thankfully, along with a huge number of other amazing dishes that we sat and ate and drank our way through for hours! Hubby loves oysters. I can do without…

No way, Heather! You can keep black pudding, thank you very much! Awe Allies... sleepy babies are the bestest! (aside from smiley babies) Sorry you couldn't be with him, but you got pictures. Bitta, welcome! We're almost neighbors! Margaret and I are in MN! (Rita too, part time) Sorry Michele, you may have read that wrong,…

Good for you, LISA! You go straight to the top! Totally agree with you on using treasured items, Tracey! What's the use of having them if you can't enjoy them. We kept our wedding china boxed up for years until a friend saw and exclaimed that it was too beautiful not to use. Now it's our everyday platewear. We love it. To…

OMG Lisa, Harley and I are so thrilled to hear that Bella has returned! Tracey, that hope chest is unbelievably stunning. I'd almost be afraid to use it as a table, but so wonderful that you can use it. What a gift your father had for woodworking. Oh man, Heather... wouldn't touch anything on the "crap tier", but we love…

5 Move for at least 30 minutes today... will be back at work and dancing in the halls with music during passing time as a reward for fundraising so that's not going to be an issue! Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN

OH MY Pip... that made me laugh! I'm sure you weren't laughing at the time, but whatever it takes. Levi certainly is a handsome dude, Lisa! Those eyes will melt ya! Congrats Karen! So glad DH is coming home Katla. IDK about that, Tracey, cuz we had some major big flakes yesterday and we got LOTS of snow. We got about 8"…

Welcome Jane and Ang! Oh Pip, I'm sorry for a lot of things. I'm sorry about your childhood and I'm sorry about your NYE and the interesting NYD. It sounds like you've had some good therapy or some really good coping mechanisms over the years. Beautiful paintings Heather! I don't always by into words for the year, but I…

That would be me, Rita! Totally my list that I made by combining a bunch of lists together. I actually have a gratitude journal that I write in every morning too Barbie. I write my "memories" from yesterday, then at least one gratitude and one blessing, and then what the "plan" is for today. You know how to make God laugh?…

Thanks so much for the JANUARY 2023 thread, Barbie!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL!!! I'll share the list I made again here, Kelly. Check it out below. OMGosh that Miles Smile, Allie! DANG! Oh Barbie... Harley was arguing with the fireworks again last night! I'm surprised he didn't have the neighbors up in arms! Hopefully they were…

Oh Katla... saying prayers for you and DH. Hi Carol, welcome. Happy New Year, Machka! Personally, Betsy, DO NOT ALLOW anyone to tell you what to do with your husband's remains, especially WITHOUT your permission! That they would even think about doing something like this without your permission and AFTER his death is…

I like it, Heather. Today is our NYE celebration... we try to do it early and stay home on NYE. 30 A tool you find incredibly useful: a "tool"? My computer; is that a tool? Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN

Good point Kim... most narcissists have a rudder somewhere and are lucky. You're obviously such a wonderful daughter to put up with that and you genuinely love her too. Has she ever tried counseling? I mean, I know it's a little late for that, but would it help at all to have someone else to talk to? Just a thought.…

HOLY CATS Beth! I saw some pix from Buffalo. I have a couple friends from there, but WOW! One friend of mine, whose parents are still there, have a car buried in their drive... they don't plan on getting out until spring. LOL. What I can't tolerate is the looting! WHAT is WRONG with people?!? Kim, I totally get you. WHO…