Pet Toys

March 30, 2022

Good morning.  Today is sunny with temps in the forties.  After today, temps will be warming up.  Woo Hoo!  Can you believe it?  In just two days, it will be another new month.  The year is really slipping by!

My accountant finished my taxes and mailed them to me.  I've signed them and now they are in the mail.  Awesome!  It's good that they are done for the year.  I have some money coming back, so when it gets here Deanne and I can go shopping and spend it.  

The first thing I want to buy is a new rug for the porch.   I like having a rug on the porch because it makes it much more "homey".  It's only a 5x7, but it's just big enough to look nice.  I have a small table and two chairs out there, and a fan so it is quite comfortable.

Recently I mentioned about toys that were being sold for doggies.  Now they have toys on the market for your kitties.  They really are wicked cute!  These are from the "Huggy Kitty" family.

These toys are adorable.  So don't forget next December when you are helping Santa with his shopping, to check out the pet toy departments.  I'm sure by then there will be lots more really cute toys.

Now I have to check on my last yarn order.  I can't find my order receipt so I'll have to call the yarn company to get one.  So, till Friday, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Research Can Be Interesting

March 28, 2022

Good morning.  Tis gray with possible snow showers on the way.  Temps are only 25F degrees.  Hopefully, temps are going to start getting (and staying) warmer in just a few days.

I did a bit of crocheting this weekend and finished the crib blanket.

I found some new and very interesting yarn colors online and of course had to order some of it.  When it comes, I'll start a new crib blanket.  I like to keep a few of these on hand, just in case.  I also put a few rows on one of the afghans.  It will be a while before these are done.  They're not half done yet.

Are you happy?  Do you know why?  Is it maybe because you live in one of the happiest countries in the world?  Here's an interesting map (of happy countries) that I found on the web.

I wonder who makes up all these different informative maps.  It must be a very interesting job.  Think of all the wonderful things you would learn while doing the research for these maps.  I think I would love a job like that.

Today, I have some blog reading to get caught up with.  I never turned on my laptop over the weekend.  So, I think I'll first make a cup of coffee to enjoy while I'm reading blogs.  Now I'm on my way to the kitchen to make that coffee.  So, till Wednesday, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Plants For Bees

March 25, 2022

Good morning.  Tis gray and damp today.  We may get some sunshine later.  Temps are starting to be more like beginning Spring temps.  Super!  Soon it will be "sit on the porch" weather.  I can't wait!

Yesterday was quiet.  I called the doctor to cancel my appointment and change it to another date.  Deanne has a nasty cold.  I thought it would be best if she stayed home and got some rest.  My appointment is only a regular check up.

Soon it will be time to pick out tomato plants.  Every year I say it's the last year, but then every year I buy another plant.  Deanne usually gets a few tomatoes on her plant, but mine doesn't seem to do as well.  Hmm, I wonder why.

While you are picking out plants for your garden, here are a few that you might want to plant to help the bees.  

Today I'll work on the crib blanket for a bit.  It's more than half done.  I'll try to remember to take a photo of it to share.  The colors are really pretty.  I've been ignoring the afghans, but soon I'll have to work on them too.

There is a Law & Order marathon on TV today so that's what I'll be watching.  Now I'm off to check the mail.  So, till Sunday, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous weekend.

Hugs, Edna B.

Time To Get Out More

March 23, 2022

Good morning.  Golly, have you noticed that it's almost April?  Time seems to be flying rather fast lately.  Let's hope it starts slowing down a bit for Spring and Summer so that they can last longer.

My crocheting is going very slowly.  I just can't seem to get past a couple rows before tiring of it.  I think it has to do with being cooped up for so long (since Covid started changing plans).  I really must get out more.  

My doctor appointment last week had to be rescheduled.  My new appointment is tomorrow afternoon.  I think I'll ask my doctor if she wouldn't like to schedule "over the phone" appointments once in a while.  The insurance companies cover these appointments.  

I've been throwing all my junk mail in a big box, and now I think it's time to start getting rid of it.  Gosh, what would the Post Office do if there were no more junk mail sent out?  Probably go out of business.

I found this beautiful image on the web and wanted to share it with you.  Wouldn't it be wonderful if we all planted a tree?

I have to watch for the mailman this morning.  I put a piece of mail out for him to deliver and I want to make sure he gets it.   

I had my breakfast really early this morning, so I'll be checking to see what's for lunch soon.  First though, I want to enjoy a bit of blog reading.  So, till Friday, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

It's Springtime!

March 21, 2022

Good morning.  Today will be sunny with temps in the mid fifties.  Tomorrow we go back to the colder temps.   It's Springtime now so temps should be warming up soon.

Friday afternoon, Deanne and I went to the park.  It's so relaxing to sit there and watch all the birds.  (ducks, geese, swans, etc.)  The weather was so nice that there were lots of folks there.  Some folks were feeding the birds and others were just enjoying watching, like us.

The rest of the weekend was quiet.  I did a bit of crocheting every now and then.  Mostly I watched a couple movies on TV.  Today I'll be watching the Law & Order marathon on TV.  And I'll crochet a bit.

For Steve, we have a dish here that we call New England Boiled Dinner.  It's meat (your choice), potatoes, carrots, turnips and cabbage.  It's all boiled in a large pan, and it's delicious!

Someone keeps designing these great crochet tee shirts.  Here's another one I found.

Now I think I'll get a bottle of cold water and do a bit of blog reading.  I didn't turn my laptop on over the weekend, so I have a lot of catching up to do.  So, till Wednesday, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Yum! Yum!

March 18, 2022

Good morning.  Today is going to be lovely.  The temperature is supposed to hit 70F degrees.  Woo Hoo!  Deanne says its a good day for a ride through the park after work.  And I definitely agree! 

Yesterday was Saint Patrick's Day.  We celebrated with a delicious boiled dinner that Deanne cooked for us.  It was super delicious!  Yum Yum!  

Our wild turkeys are back.  We put out extra food for them every day.  I enjoy seeing them.  They really are beautiful birds.  

I've been working on my tax stuff and I think I'm getting close to done.  I've totaled all my columns, and now I just have to finish with the receipts.  It would be nice to have them back in the mail to the accountant by tomorrow.

In between things, I add a row or two to one of my crochet projects.  These afghans will keep me busy for quite a while.  I still have a few grandchildren and great grandchildren who don't have an afghan yet.

Now, I'm going to watch some Law & Order.  So, till Sunday, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous day.  

Hugs, Edna B.

Awesome Gifts

March 16, 2022

Good morning.  Today is supposed to be in the mid-fifties.  Awesome!  I have to go out for a doctor appointment this afternoon.  Which reminds me, I need to call the garage and have them come out and start my car.  I think I may have to buy a new battery.

My great granddaughter, Alena, sent me a wonderful gift.  She's learning to make jewelry, and she made me two beautiful bracelets. The blue one will match the dress I'll be wearing today.  Thank you, Alena.  I love them.  You did a great job drawing the horse too.

 In a few weeks, I should have lots of beautiful blossoms on my rhododendrons.  The bush is covered with buds.

For those of you who will be planting tomatoes soon, I found a super interesting article.  Did you know that baking soda was good for your plants?  I didn't.  I'll have to try it this year.

I've been planting tomatoes for years, and I think I've only eaten one or two of the tomatoes from my plants.  This year I'll try the baking soda to see if it really helps.  It sure would be nice to grow a lot of tomatoes on my plant.

Now it's time to make some breakfast.  And maybe a hot cup of coffee to enjoy while I'm reading blogs.  Today will be really busy.   I also have a grocery order being delivered later this morning.  By the time its all put away, it will be time to get ready for my appointment.  So, till Friday, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.