Talking History

                                           I had some extra tomatoes from the garden. I had never made tomato soup before always sauce.  So I found a recipe that worked. It came out so good and I froze a few batches for our sunday nights tomato soup and grilled cheeses this winter. 

                                  

                        

                I woke up early one morning and made sones. I am a usual 7 am person but I woke up so early. I should make it a habit but oh to sleep until 7 is heaven. 

                                           I met friend on Friday for a walk and 

                   stroll through the thrift store. I think it

                   was polka dot day for me. A long                               sleeve t-shirt and a sweater.  

                                         Friday afternoon we met friends for our lobster bake. It was so good! The best part was visiting with long time friends. 

                  Saturday we went to a local town for their old home day. They had quite a large car show and assorted vendors. It was fun to walk around and see all the amazing cars and see what people were selling. 

Then in the afternoon we went to a re-enactment of revolutionary soldiers that were buried in that cemetery. This couple had 15 children only 9 lived to adulthood. But the most interesting thing was her great grandmother was hung as a witch in Salem. She was a widow and ran the farm with her children. The puritans did not like that. Then a neighbor child started having seizures and then a cow stopped giving milk. She was branded a witch and hung. 

This man was also in the war. His wife was the daughter of one of the generals. His great grandparents were some that accused the other woman's great grandmother of witchcraft and was instrumental in her hanging. Interesting that they ended up moving to same small area many years later.  

I thought this stone was interesting. Very big in the masons? 

             This stone has such an odd cut. I will go back and walk this cemetery. It seems very interesting.  

This woman talked about what is was like to be a wife of a soldier and left to run the farm. At this time there were no supplies coming from England so everything was in very short supply. They had to mend and make do with everything including whatever medicine that was available. 

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Today I have my feet up making a list for what I will need for my trip in a couple of weeks.

Have a wonderful week.

 

Lavender Nights

The late summer nights have been beautiful. The skies have been lavender in the early evening.  You also hear the peepers singing. I am sorry to see summer go.

We went to the last concert of the year. They played a tribute to Dolly. I have never cried at a celebrity passing but I shed a few tears over Dolly. She was kind and generous and an example to us all. What a great loss. 

I went to our end of summer extravaganza. This was the welcome gift.

I won this amazing game for winning the most games over the summer.

I won this Christmas mahjong mat when my name was pulled! 

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My sweet grand bought a cassette player and now she is on the hunt for cassetts. Makes me smile everything old is new again.

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We have been invited to a lobster bake at the camp of very long time friends on Friday. Should be fun. 

Enjoy what is left of summer.

A Slow Week

The only thing blooming right now in my wall garden is Russian sage and zinnias. 

I had a shirt I  thrifted that needed something. A few buttons and some embroidery made it better. Now I am going to put a bee on the sleeve. 

   Not much happening right now here. A lot of weeding and cutting back. My gardens were neglected this summer. 

  I am looking forward to a mahjong tournament on Tuesday. 

  Have a great week.

The Changing Light

My hydrangea is looking beautiful.

I have been working very hard to weed and cut back my gardens.

Our little pond and the only pot of flowers I bought this year. The deer got the hosta grrr.

I picked out what I am taking to Star Island next month  for our rug hooking retreat. I talked to Pam, our fearless leader about it last night.

The sun sets earlier and earlier not sure what is happening with turning the clocks back so I will

Wait and see. 

I hope you are enjoying of what is left this summer.

Fancy Thrifting

I finally filled the cruet with dish soap,it looks so much nicer on the counter. I also got the water jug and tray. Both nice to use everyday. 

Some frames that I am sure will come in handy for paintings or stitching. The print I will use for junk journaling.

This was my daughter's idea: a crystal plate as a drawer organizer. A good one I think.

Our garden is producing a few tomatoes and cukes, so I made a very yummy tomato pie.

This came up in my Facebook memories oh how time flies!

The weather has been fall-like, so I've had more energy. I washed and waxed my kitchen floor; the old floor looks pretty good again.

I also did a lot of work in my gardens and I do mean a lot! My poor old body feels it too.

 Have a wonderful week.

Summer Reading

The crazy heat has finally broken. I should say humidity. I really hate it so much.

I am with my grand for a couple of days. She thought a face mask was a good idea. I had never done one. 

And a nice cup of tea. While I watched  The Devil Wears Prada 2. It was good but not as good as the first one.

We went to a local play of Tarzan that a lot of her dance friends were in. Great job by everyone and a live band too!

I just finished this book. I love this author always quirky and a bit of magic. If you want to read her start with Garden Spells so good!.

Thank you so much for the birthday wishes. I am still having computer issues so forgive me for not replying. 

Have a lovely week.

Many Blessings

The big birthday happened. I was treated to a lobster roll by my husband, plus dinner out that evening.

The next day my sweet daughter made reservations for us to have a full English tea.

 

My sweet B, who is the tea drinker in the family, was thrilled. She was over the moon that she discovered sugar cubes.

It was Harry Potter month at the tea room, again one of Sweet B's favorites.

I could not think of a better way of celebrating than tea with my two loves.

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Plus cards, letters, calls, and gifts from my sweet friends. 

I have many blessings. Thank you to everyone who wished me an early happy birthday.