Isn't this the lovliest time of the year...so much expectation and everyone keeping busy:) this is my first year as a blogger and I love visiting the ones I follow and often get lost there:)
Wishing everyone a wonderful safe Thanksgiving with family and friends...be safe in your travels:)
~Gail
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Where Have I Been...
Nowhere, just trying to figure out some things:) trying to come up with ideas for a few Christmas Ornies and a Santa to make for our little shoppe... www.theenchantedcottageshoppe.com/ My heart just loves old prims BUT our customers just don't seem to get it, so it just frustrates me:(
Also, hubby has a really bad time around Veteran's Day...he suffers greatly from Post Tramatic Shock Syndrom...it is a tough life he is in much mental pain still and physical pain...so getting through these days are sad and not happy at all and who wants to hear of sad on blogs...most of us carry our own pain and want to read inspiring words and see happy inspiring pictures!! I so hope that next week I can get my camera and my mind focused and post some pics here.
It is cold here now and that helps...I even looked at a house for sale near ours but it would be one story and hubby would not have to go up and down stairs. OHHHHH, imagine trying to prepare by giving away or sharing your no-longer needed treasures, etc. of 35 yrs here ...for one MUST have a clean home in order to list with a Realtor and show.
Wishing all a happy November with good memories and plans for a great Thanksgiving.
~Gail
Also, hubby has a really bad time around Veteran's Day...he suffers greatly from Post Tramatic Shock Syndrom...it is a tough life he is in much mental pain still and physical pain...so getting through these days are sad and not happy at all and who wants to hear of sad on blogs...most of us carry our own pain and want to read inspiring words and see happy inspiring pictures!! I so hope that next week I can get my camera and my mind focused and post some pics here.
It is cold here now and that helps...I even looked at a house for sale near ours but it would be one story and hubby would not have to go up and down stairs. OHHHHH, imagine trying to prepare by giving away or sharing your no-longer needed treasures, etc. of 35 yrs here ...for one MUST have a clean home in order to list with a Realtor and show.
Wishing all a happy November with good memories and plans for a great Thanksgiving.
~Gail
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
LIVING by WORDS of DR. PHIL...
Who you are determines what you see.
Who you are determines how you see others.
The way people see others is a reflection of themselves.
If I am trusting, I will see others as trusting.
If I am critical, I will see others as critical.
If I am a caring person, I will see others as compassionate.
"You teach people how to treat you."
--Phil McGraw
Who you are determines how you see others.
The way people see others is a reflection of themselves.
If I am trusting, I will see others as trusting.
If I am critical, I will see others as critical.
If I am a caring person, I will see others as compassionate.
"You teach people how to treat you."
--Phil McGraw
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Fall is a lovely time to remember beloved family...
I have awakened this day missing my mother:( so many things I still wish to ask her about or just laugh about or just set together and "be"...we each have our loses and must carry the memories I know.
Tasha Tudor was one of my favorite "real" ladies and I mourned her passing last year. For anyone who loved her and missed this awesome video it will be here on my blog for your viewing. I love listening to the beautiful speaking voice of the Japanese lady who visited Tasha and filmed her.
Usually, I do a morning therapy called 'morning pages' and I haven't been doing that so I know I haven't been releasing my thoughts but holding them in; I think that is missing and today I will do it...usually the three pages are written first thing when those feelings come right out onto the paper. James Cameron visualized his dream of directing TITANIC as he was doing his morning pages therapy. My dreams are not for anything that wonderful to share with the world ....but it is amazing the things that your heart passes through your hand to the written page:)
Hope you find a chance to view this lovely video, Tasha Tudor you tube video/
~Gail
Tasha Tudor was one of my favorite "real" ladies and I mourned her passing last year. For anyone who loved her and missed this awesome video it will be here on my blog for your viewing. I love listening to the beautiful speaking voice of the Japanese lady who visited Tasha and filmed her.
Usually, I do a morning therapy called 'morning pages' and I haven't been doing that so I know I haven't been releasing my thoughts but holding them in; I think that is missing and today I will do it...usually the three pages are written first thing when those feelings come right out onto the paper. James Cameron visualized his dream of directing TITANIC as he was doing his morning pages therapy. My dreams are not for anything that wonderful to share with the world ....but it is amazing the things that your heart passes through your hand to the written page:)
Hope you find a chance to view this lovely video, Tasha Tudor you tube video/
~Gail
Monday, November 1, 2010
Do I Want to TRY this...?
I love Dr. Oz...what a decent down to earth guy...just stretching your hands UP and concentrating on pointing your middle finger as he says...actually feels good:)
DR.Oz video
Off to work on my little prim church doll roll for sweet g'daughters:) and the sun is out...:)
DR.Oz video
Off to work on my little prim church doll roll for sweet g'daughters:) and the sun is out...:)
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Moving on through sadness...
When we decide to become a mother we make the decision to live forever with our hearts ourside our bodies....later I want to remember who wrote that quote or look it up!
No dinner in this house today...but, trying to move on I found a blog that I am happy I clicked into, maybe tomorrow I will make this online adaptation of our families delicious Pasta 'e Fajole.
Italian Sausage & White Bean Soup
2 - links sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 -tablespoon olive oil
1/2 - cup chopped onion
1 - clove garlic minced
1 - teaspoon fresh rosemary
1/2 - teaspoon basil
1/4 - teaspoon pepper
1 - 15 oz can bushs cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
4 - 5 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 - 14.5 oz can Italian diced tomatoes
1/2 - cup mini penne pasta
1/4 - cup Parmesan or Romano cheese
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Remove casing and add the sausage. Cook sausage until almost done crumbling as you go. Add the onions and garlic and and cook 5 additional minutes stirring frequently or until the sausage is browned.
Add the chicken stock, tomatoes, cannellini beans and spices. Simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes. Add pasta; cook 7 minutes or until done. Sprinkle each serving with one tablespoon parmesan or romano cheese.
Credit for this recipe: Mommy'skitchen.net
No dinner in this house today...but, trying to move on I found a blog that I am happy I clicked into, maybe tomorrow I will make this online adaptation of our families delicious Pasta 'e Fajole.
Italian Sausage & White Bean Soup
2 - links sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 -tablespoon olive oil
1/2 - cup chopped onion
1 - clove garlic minced
1 - teaspoon fresh rosemary
1/2 - teaspoon basil
1/4 - teaspoon pepper
1 - 15 oz can bushs cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
4 - 5 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 - 14.5 oz can Italian diced tomatoes
1/2 - cup mini penne pasta
1/4 - cup Parmesan or Romano cheese
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Remove casing and add the sausage. Cook sausage until almost done crumbling as you go. Add the onions and garlic and and cook 5 additional minutes stirring frequently or until the sausage is browned.
Add the chicken stock, tomatoes, cannellini beans and spices. Simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes. Add pasta; cook 7 minutes or until done. Sprinkle each serving with one tablespoon parmesan or romano cheese.
Credit for this recipe: Mommy'skitchen.net
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Practical Magic Night
Tonight's the night! After working our shoppe today, we will gather just us girls at my niece's home for our annual fun night. My niece makes a large pot of chicken stew, individual baked corn pudding in pumpkin pots, baked goodies and all the fresh coffee we want..but, no " Lime in the Coconuts" drinks as yet LOL...if you haven't seen this Sandra Bullock movie yet, I hope you do so; it is a great stress reliever, loads of laughs and make you feel good movie.
I am cold...burrr! have my little quartz heater here in my pc area...someone posted of their chimney sweep guy coming and it reminded me to call mine...I so love a cozy fire.
Take care all, Gail
I am cold...burrr! have my little quartz heater here in my pc area...someone posted of their chimney sweep guy coming and it reminded me to call mine...I so love a cozy fire.
Take care all, Gail
Friday, October 22, 2010
On Being Yourself...
Believe in the impossible, and don't ever forget that you are unique. Be your best self and not an imitation of someone else.
I do not know the author of that quote...but, isn't it wonderful?
Somedays are harder than others to be myself, best or not so, but I try. Today, I am longing to stay in the comfort of my home in my jammies and just "be me" but alas, I will shower and dress and go to our struggling little shoppe and be a good mom to the daughter who will work this day with me.
Come for a visit, if you have time, I'll be inside to greet you:)
www.theenchantedcottageshoppe.com/
I made these yummies and thought you might like them...sorry, no pic:( thanks Mandy:)
If you love pecan pie, but want something quicker and easier, try these.
Pecan Pie Muffins (there is NO baking powder or soda in these)
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
2/3 cup melted butter
1 cup chopped pecans (I toast them a few mins in a hot skillet Before chopping them)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients in a bowl with a wooden spoon. Pour into a greased mini-muffin pan, filling each cup 2/3 full. Bake 12 to 15 minutes.
Wishing you dear readers a lovely "be you" day of joy:)
Gail
I do not know the author of that quote...but, isn't it wonderful?
Somedays are harder than others to be myself, best or not so, but I try. Today, I am longing to stay in the comfort of my home in my jammies and just "be me" but alas, I will shower and dress and go to our struggling little shoppe and be a good mom to the daughter who will work this day with me.
Come for a visit, if you have time, I'll be inside to greet you:)
www.theenchantedcottageshoppe.com/
I made these yummies and thought you might like them...sorry, no pic:( thanks Mandy:)
If you love pecan pie, but want something quicker and easier, try these.
Pecan Pie Muffins (there is NO baking powder or soda in these)
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
2/3 cup melted butter
1 cup chopped pecans (I toast them a few mins in a hot skillet Before chopping them)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients in a bowl with a wooden spoon. Pour into a greased mini-muffin pan, filling each cup 2/3 full. Bake 12 to 15 minutes.
Wishing you dear readers a lovely "be you" day of joy:)
Gail
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