Yume Twins
“I have measured out my life in coffee spoons.” ~ T.S. Eliot
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“Sometimes I go for hours without drinking coffee. It’s called sleeping.” ~ Unknown
Travel Pockets
“To make me happy: Make me coffee, bring me coffee, be coffee, …coffee.” ~ Unknown
Filed under Coffee Art
“Love is in the air, and it smells like coffee.” ~ Unknown
“Why, yes, I could start my day without coffee. But I like being able to remember things like how to say words and put on pants.” ~ Nanea Hoffman
TimeOut
“If you are not coffee, chocolate, or bacon, I’m going to need you to go away.” ~ Unknown
TimeOut
“May your coffee be strong and your Monday be short.” ~ Unknown
Filed under Coffee Art, Favorite Quotes
Sad and Useless
Sad and Useless
Sad and Useless
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My plants are truly loving this cool, wet weather!
Spinach
“It was such a pleasure to sink one’s hands into the warm earth, to feel at one’s fingertips the possibilities of the new season.” ~ Kate Morton
“I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden.” ~ Ruth Stout
Head Lettuce
“My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant’s point of view.” ~H. Fred Dale
Lettuce and Red Onions
“In every gardener there is a child who believes in The Seed Fairy.” ~Robert Brault
Filed under Gardening, Square Foot Gardening - Raised Beds
What a Poser – Clement Mwangi – Kenya
Wild and Wonderful
via Iahsen Haddou – LinkedIn
Curiosity Doesn’t Kill the Cat – Alina Ciuciu
via J. Robert Bennett – LinkedIn
Kentuckiana Humor
Satinalma Yoneticisi Via Ender Ozgur – LinkedIn
Caralcat – via Jeff Jett – LinkedIn
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Mental Floss
“The most dangerous drinking game is seeing how long I can go without coffee.” ~ Unknown
NPR
“My birthstone is a coffee bean.” ~ Unknown
Perfect Daily Grind
“It’s amazing how the world begins to change through the eyes of a cup of coffee.” ~ Donna A. Favors
PhotoFunia
“I want someone to look at me the way I look at coffee.” ~ Unknown
“I’d rather take coffee than compliments just now.” ~ Louisa May Alcott
Filed under Coffee Art
CNN.com
“Everyone should believe in something. I believe I will have another coffee.” ~ Unknown
Homecrux
“Coffee first. Schemes Later.” ~ Leanna Renee Hieber
Insider
“Humanity runs on coffee.” ~ Unknown
Insydo
“What goes best with coffee? Another cup.” ~ Henry Rollins
Filed under Coffee Art
I took a walk around our yard this morning and felt instantly cheered by signs of spring. We have several Redbud trees in the yard. Each year we try to cut down things around them, giving them the best chance we can of living and giving us a nice display.
This is our tulip tree. We just love it. It only blooms for a little while each spring, and is usually battered by storms – making the pretty blooms fall – but we love it.
I hope these trees lift your spirits as they did mine.
The Good Liar-t3.gstatic.com
“Consummate con man Roy Courtnay has set his sights on his latest mark: the recently widowed Betty McLeish, worth millions. But this time, what should have been a simple swindle escalates into a cat-and-mouse game with the ultimate stakes.” ~ Warner Bros.
Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen are very entertaining in this movie as they match wits. It reminded me a bit of Hopscotch, the 1980 movie with Walter Matthau and Glenda Jackson because of some intelligent dialog, a good plot, etc.
Motherless Brooklyn -google.com
“Set against the backdrop of 1950s New York, “Motherless Brooklyn” follows Lionel Essrog (Norton), a lonely private detective afflicted with Tourette’s Syndrome, as he ventures to solve his friend’s murder. Armed only with a few clues and the powerful engine of his obsessive mind, Lionel unravels closely-guarded secrets that hold the fate of the whole city in the balance.” ~ Warner Bros.
I enjoy action movies, but I truly enjoy finding movies that have a plot, real characters, good dialog, great acting, people you care about, etc. If you haven’t seen these two, I think they are worth your time.
Filed under Book - Movie - TV Reviews
Nature Heaven
It is NOT raining today! It’s cool and gray outside, but I’ll take it! My husband is grumbling that, as soon as our yard dries out, he’ll have to mow – in MARCH! We haven’t even taken our snow tires off the truck and he’ll have to mow!
Arkansas has officially joined the ranks of the states calling for closure of a lot of things. We called and picked up burgers from our Lunch-Bunch-Friday Pizza Barn. They were figuring out how to offer curbside service and doing a fine job. A local Facebook group is providing a list of restaurants that are offering call-in and pick-up services now. We will try to support them, as well as small business people in our community, as we all try to get through this.
Meanwhile, since we are staying home, one would THINK my house would now be spotless. Hahahahaahahhhahaha! No such luck. I still am a champion at finding things that have higher priority than cleaning. I DID scrub the fish and the aquarium –
I am working on starting a new shop on Etsy for my hand-painted glassware. I would appreciate it if you would tell me if you like “Classy Glass,” “Sassy Glass” or “Something Else” (all suggestions welcome) as a name for the shop.
We got a notice from the census people a couple of days ago. My husband found that they directed him online to fill out a form. It was quick and easy. We saved the confirmation from them just in case it is needed in the future.
I hope that you are staying safe and happy.
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Yulia Brodskaya via Lina D – Bored Panda
Yulia Brodskaya via Lina D – Bored Panda
Yulia Brodskaya via Lina D – Bored Panda
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Wild and Wonderful
Well, yesterday I called and told my friend Kay that my husband and I had decided that we would stop going to Lunch Bunch on Fridays until the coronavirus pandemic calmed down. We are in the high risk group for the virus, so we’re trying to limit contact as much as possible. This was a really hard decision because Linda, Kay, and I (plus various others) have met for lunch every Friday for almost 19 years now.
This morning I discovered that the governor of Arkansas has ordered all restaurants, bars, and gyms in Arkansas closed until further notice. (Restaurants can offer take out.) Schools will remain closed through April 17th. I also learned that we have to make an appointment if we want to enter the lobby of our bank, though the drive-thrus and ATMs will be functional. City Hall and the Police Department buildings are closed to the public, too.
I have to tell you that – as worried as I am about the virus – I’m MORE worried about the economic effects of all this, and the changes that are being made in the power of the government as we try to get through this. I hope that we are able to get a handle on testing, possible medicines and equipment that help people suffering with the illness, and protect those trying to help the ill as soon as possible.
This being said, here are things that are NOT being cancelled –
Lisa Parkhurst Blaisdell via Ginger Charles
Diana Beltran Herrera via Lina D – Bored Panda
Diana Beltran Herrera via Lina D – Bored Panda
Diana Beltran Herrera via Lina D – Bored Panda
Diana Beltran Herrera via Lina D – Bored Panda
Diana Beltran Herrera via Lina D – Bored Panda
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Nature Valley via Penny Yaffe Krakow
Cancelling appointments and not-strictly-necessary errands, social distancing, plus worry for economic repercussions from the coronavirus have me feeling stressed and a bit nuts. I find myself feeling overwhelmed, but having trouble actually sitting down and finishing tasks. I get started, then I think of something that might be more important. I switch to that, and think of something else. I definitely need a button I can push that allows my body – and particularly my brain – to ‘reboot.’ I feel like the sweet dog in the photo who has gathered all the sticks, but now isn’t sure what to DO with them…
One positive thing I’m doing is gathering another donation for the Veterans Thrift Town in Fort Smith, AR. We have been donating to them for years now. Every time we go with a donation, they are very friendly and helpful. Someone helps me get the bags and stuff out of the vehicle and happily give a receipt. The store is clean and well organized. I am happy we found this good group.
Another positive thing today is that we drove to Ft. Smith first thing this morning to sign our tax returns. I always breathe a sigh of relief that it is over for another year. We dashed into Walmart on the way back and are now in for the day.
I’m adding to my online shops. I’m making sure my shops are up to date. I’m thinking of starting a new one in the next few days. People are staying home more due to the coronavirus and might do more online shopping as a result. Right now I have –
Hand-painted note cards and stationery
and ArtFire – with everything else I make.
I’m thinking that I will start a new Etsy shop with my hand-painted glassware.
Meanwhile, I start to the kitchen to get a refill on my coffee and notice a ball of white hair on the tiled floor next to the back door. I also notice that the cat has pulled my hair-washing towel down on the floor. I pick that up and hang it on the chair back again. I put the cup down, go get my cordless vacuum, and end up vacuuming not only that area, but two half-baths, the dining area, the kitchen, the utility room, and the walk-in pantry.
As I walk back from hanging up the vacuum, I stop, pick up the hair washing towel and hang it back up on the chair and put the lunch dishes in the dishwasher. Then get out pork chops to thaw for dinner and pick up the hair washing towel again. At this point, I put the cat out, get my coffee, and come back to the computer…
I hope that YOUR day is more productive than mine. I MEAN well, but the results of my activities so far are less than desired…
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2017 Tiger Seo via ISO 500px
“An optimist is the human personification of spring.” – Susan J. Bissonette
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“It’s spring fever…. You don’t quite know what it is you DO want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!” Mark Twain
Time
“Be like the flower, turn your face to the sun.” — Kahlil Gibran
Filed under Seasons
Niki Firmin – Lexi
Bethany Kerr Fine Art
Filed under Bethany Kerr, drawings, Niki Firmin - Pet Portraits
Melvin’s Restaurant via Murray Dennis
This is a great reminder of what YOU can do in YOUR community to help people get through the coronavirus effects.
Shop at the local stores that remain open if you can.
Many, like Rags & Roses Collective in Greenwood, are offering online shopping with curbside pick up. You can find details by clicking on the link.
Restaurants, like Lin’s House Chinese Restaurant in Greenwood, offer take out. My husband and I picked up fried rice last night.
Roma Family Italian Restaurant in Greenwood is offering free spaghetti to kids or the elderly in need. What a wonderful thing for them to do!
If you have to cancel an appointment for something like a massage, make arrangements to see that they receive the money anyway.
We are all in this together. Not only do we need to be mindful to try to keep ourselves and our families safe from the virus, but also need to be aware of the terrible financial effects something like this causes.
So, please support the people and businesses in your community until the virus is just an awful memory.
Filed under opportunities, quality of life
Cheong-ah Hwang via Lina D – Bored Panda
Cheong-ah Hwang via Lina D – Bored Panda
Cheong-ah Hwang via Lina D – Bored Panda
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Microsoft
I absolutely love the creativity of people – the way some think outside the box, have fun with their imagination, and create a new art form. I would have never thought of making art when adding cream to coffee. I am fascinated by the talent and creativity shown.
Awesome Inventions
BuzzFeed
China Daily
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Joel Cooper via Lina D – Bored Panda
Joel Cooper via Lina D – Bored Panda
Filed under paper art
May the dust of your carriage wheels blind the eyes of your foes.
May you live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live.
May your fire never go out.
May your well never run dry.
May we be alive at this time next year.
May the roof above you never fall in and those gathered beneath it never fall out.
May the hinges of our friendship never grow rusty.
May the Irish hills caress you.
May her lakes and rivers bless you.
May the luck of the Irish enfold you.
May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.
I can resist everything except temptation. ~ Oscar Wilde
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!
Filed under holidays, Lewis Art, Lewis Mailbox Decorations
Origami by Nguyen Hung Cuong via Lina D – Bored Panda
Origami by Nguyen Hung Cuong via Lina D – Bored Panda
Origami by Nguyen Hung Cuong via Lina D – Bored Panda
Origami by Nguyen Hung Cuong via Lina D – Bored Panda
Origami by Nguyen Hung Cuong via Lina D – Bored Panda
Origami by Nguyen Hung Cuong via Lina D – Bored Panda
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Photo via Jeff Jett – LinkedIn
We enjoyed watching what could be a relative of this cute little fellow leap from a hanging bird feeder on the deck to the shovel bird feeder, and then around via the railing to the gallon glass bottle and wood feeder we have attached to the grill on the outside of the dining area window. He kept flipping his tail. I’m not sure what that signifies, but he sure was a busy little critter, checking everything out.
We went for a quick shot at the doctor’s office to quick stops at two groceries to replenish supplies and are now home for the day. Even with the schools closed, starting today, there wasn’t much traffic on the road.
A new thing greeted us at the clinic – a nurse was there to take our temperature outside before we were admitted inside. Then, they had rearranged the seating so that there were two chairs together, but they were far apart from another couple of chairs, all around the room, giving people plenty of space. I was glad to see these precautions.
I am thinking about ordering one of these on the net so that I can quit touching my face. I seem to be obsessive about touching my face, and I never realized it before! I’m constantly, scratching, touching, rubbing my eyes, pulling on my nose….. It’s either a funnel like this or I may start wearing mittens….
We are in the ‘high risk group’ for the virus. My husband continues to deny that he is included in the group, but he still thinks he can do what he did when he was a teenager, paying the price later, with lots of sore muscles. He also denies he is a Type II diabetic, only admitting he has a ‘sugar problem.’ We are trying to limit our exposure as much as seems reasonable, hoping the experts get a handle on the testing soon.
It is certainly getting more spring-like here, with lots and lots of rain this week. We are due to get up to 3 inches by the end of the day Thursday. It’s a really good thing the veggie planting boxes we built have good drainage or the plants would need to learn to swim!
I hope that you are somewhere safe, practicing social distancing, washing your hands, NOT touching your face, and spending your time in a pleasant manner.
Filed under Health Alert, quality of life, Thoughts on a ________
“Keto Chili” from Suzanne Ryan, Simply Keto
My husband requests this chili regularly. We both love it. A nice comfort type food for cool, rainy days as we have been having.
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This keto bread has allowed me to stay on my eating plan without feeling deprived. I was REALLY missing bread. My husband, who is almost at the weight he should be, and who is only having to watch sugar, eats regular rolls, bagels, toast, etc. I tried to be upbeat about it, but it was bothering me more and more. Sometimes I just gave in and had some of his bread, and then felt really guilty. The scales, of course, told me how bad this was.
I finally found this keto bread recipe. I wanted ONE recipe that could serve several purposes – I could butter a slice as if it were a roll with dinner, I could put a slice in the toaster and eat it with bacon and eggs. I can even use it for a sandwich, though it’s a bit crumbly for that. It doesn’t rise as much as a regular loaf of bread, but I like it – a LOT.
Eating like this, plus doing my yoga daily (this is Day 3 of my restart) and planning to add back my elliptical trainer sessions starting tomorrow, will hopefully help me shed my excess poundage.
Filed under DIET!, exercise, Keto Eating Plan and Recipes We Like
“Here’s lookin’ at YOU, kid.”
My fish don’t say much. They don’t do tricks. I need to clean their aquarium out once a week, even with the two filters I’m running now. But they DO gather in the corner when they see me coming, wriggling their little bodies and blowing bubbles at me, hoping I’ll drop flakes in their tank.
I lost one recently. :O( He had the balance problem I read about. I was sad to lose him, but I’ve learned a lesson that will help the other two – not to sprinkle the flakes on the surface of the water. An article I read said to put the flakes in some water from the tank and saturate them completely before adding the water and food to the tank. This is supposed to avoid the development of the balance problem due to gulping in air along with the flakes.
I’ve cleaned out the tank so much now that it is almost down to a science. I can empty it, change out or clean everything, and have the fish back swimming in about half an hour.
Filed under Family, Housekeeping - Maintenance
Calvin Nicholls via Lina D – Bored Panda
Calvin Nicholls via Lina D – Bored Panda
Calvin Nicholls via Lina D – Bored Panda
Calvin Nicholls via Lina D – Bored Panda
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