I LOVE SURPRISES! I love it when surprise packages arrive. Got this lovely paper decorated box from Mary and couldn't wait to open it. Red lip pajamas! So creative. Light weight. Just perfect. Mary KNOWS what puts a smile on my face. Aren't they just the best? This jar of real mayonnaise tasted great. Linda gave it to us. What a surprise that turned out to be. It's totally gone in one month, spread on those toasted cheese sandwiches. We loved every bit of it. Remember the tulips that Colleen brought over when we were painting on Wednesday? Well, look at them now. Opened up and smiling. Every morning they greet us over that early cup of coffee. An email came from Dorette in Dallas, who I haven't heard from in a long time, telling me about this book. I ordered it immediately because I want to start reading it. Thanks for the suggestion, my friend. One last thing. This photo appeared on Carol's FACEBOOK page - a house built for the artist! I laughed out loud but certainly loved the way it is set up. Dreams! That became my week of adventures with every day bringing a bit of delight and a whole lot of happiness.
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Yesterday Mary Jo and I met for coffee in Rockland. I told her of the problems I am experiencing with my new computer. She suggested we go look at it and the beginning of a master of a lot of things took over. After 30 minutes of studying it she solved the problem. I am always totally amazed at the skills Mary Jo has. She takes her time, studies the situation and then SNAP the puzzle is solved. How does one do that? I am gratefully indebted to her. She also brought over a loaf of bread that Michael made. We love being his "taste tester"! It happened to be one wonderful day.
It's Wednesday! Get those paint brushes out and get ready to slap some color on the canvas! Colleen walked in the house with some tulips and I placed them on a magazine picture of flowers. It's about time for such beauty to arrive in the coming months! Browsing through flower magazines we always find lovely photographs to give ideas on what to paint. We have a ball making those pictures our own with the proper changes to begin. I begin slapping color all over the place not anywhere near done, while Colleen sketched a pot of flowers all ready to add color. I treasure these Wednesdays when Colleen and I get to share ideas on the paint brush scene. That's after catching up and talking while the color gets placed on the canvas. I'm the lucky one as Colleen always, and I mean always, brings new materials as I'm learning new ways to
slap that paint on the canvas! Remember me telling you about the Rockport Harbor Hotel? A few of us went there for breakfast at 9:00 this morning and boy was it ever good. The place happen to be busy as breakfast at the bar seemed to be a delight. We dined with the regulars, boys on one side, girls on the other! Then a quick snapshot where the waitress stepped in thinking she belonged with our group. Which she did. She moved here two years ago after growing up in Hawaii and just loved reading children books about Maine when she was little. That is where she wanted to live when she grew up. Just a couple of breakfast samples for one to choose from. Of course, I just had scramble eggs, bacon, potatoes and toast. Pretty boring from a great selection. Next time Leon and I are going to take a seat at the bar to eat breakfast. Would love to talk with the bartender! You must try it out
for a winter adventure. Yesterday we all got together to say "good-bye" to a dear friend, Nancy. She moved away to be with her daughter and passed away after dealing with pain for so many years. Linda served a glass of Prosecco in honor of Nancy, along with photos that brought back happy times. After munching on some delicious snacks... we took a seat in the most lovely windowed room and talked about treasured memories. She left a mark on all our lives. This party was for you, Nancy. I hope you heard all the thoughts we had about you. We are missing you like crazy! (Thanks, Linda, for hosting this very special gathering of friends!)
We leave Spencer alone often times as we go out for the evening. Michelle told us about this Pandora dog calming music to be played when we are away. Tested it out one evening when we were in the bedroom with book in hand. Spencer calmly took a place on the chair and drifted off to sleep. It WORKS!
Every dog owner needs this for their favorite buddy. Now one would call this a dusting but the weatherman said "four to five inches expected today!" Is this anything but one inch? It is 7:00 in morning and these small men stand in the snow as the sun comes out. Seven years ago, when we were living at Clam Cove, this is the snow that appeared daily for a week. We sat in the house and took a look at how the snow appeared daily. I'm waiting for the snow to reappear and become like it did way back then. Just for a little while. Isn't that what a Maine winter is supposed to be like?
Leon and I took off to visit the high school to look at some of the art work the kids did. We were most impressed! The real reason for this trip was to see Griffin's drawing. It is a self-portrait. I'd say it's a MASTERPIECE! Griffin, you should be so proud of yourself. There are some real artists in that school! What a special one this is. But Griffin that picture, among others, is simply outstanding. Camden High School should take a bow for letting these kids
express themselves through art. It's Valentine's Day and I received some of the most beautiful roses. I couldn't wait to get them in a vase and set them on the kitchen counter. Spencer couldn't wait to give those flowers a quick smell, while doing it two more times to make sure they were perfect. I gave a Leon some chocolate. This Reese's CARAMEL Big Cup just came out and I knew that he would like it. We both tasted it and were most impressed! But the Harry & David kind was the chocolate of choice, tasting sweet as Valentine's Day should taste! The card I received was even more lovely, with 3-dimensional flowers placed all over. What a gift that was! Light up the world with those special hearts today.
They mean a whole lot in the Bausch house. I believe in this quote. Every day is a gift and although you must search for that gift some days, it is there. It may be that walk with Spencer to search for something new to admire in nature. It might be a special hug from Leon. Or maybe that new vocabulary word you picked up in a story. But it's there!
So enjoy your gift today with a smile and admire life's treasures. |