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Happy Independence Day

 

You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die from happiness.  You may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism.  ~Erma Bombeck

pie, pie, me oh my

Pie
Pie
Me oh my
Nothing tastes sweet, wet, salty and dry
all at once o well it's pie
Apple!
Pumpkin!
Minced
an' wet bottom.
Come to your place everyday if you've got em'
Pie
Me o my
I love pie

--from the move Michael, sung by Andie MacDowell

This super delicious blackberry blueberry pie was made by my friend Emily. We enjoyed it thoroughly and I enjoyed it again the next morning for breakfast.

Happy Heart Day

Roses are red
Violets are blue
I'm sick with the flu
Happy Valentines Day to you!

I've got the flu bug that seems to be hitting everyone right now. I just wanted to pop in today to say Happy Valentines Day! I had big plans to make a cute little gift with Johnnie today and go and deliver them to all his Valentine buddies (all 3 of them). But we'll have to do it another day.

As I was laying on the couch miserable yesterday a package arrived in the mail from my coaster swap partner. Can you imagine my surprise when I opened it and found this from Felica at Fluffy Flowers? I love these owl coasters, they are so sweet, and the little stuffed owl is adorable.

Reconnecting with old friends

Once upon a time I worked for a really wonderful company called Broderbund Software. I was there from 1990 until 1999. It was a fun place to work, I looked forward to going to work every day.

Every two or so years, we get together for a reunion, and amazingly a couple hundred people still want to get together and see old friends that they worked with a long time ago.

The former founder and president of the company hosts this event at his big beautiful home. Most of these photos are from the tea garden, it is really amazing.

This is where we spent the day on Saturday reconnecting with many old friends. My husband and I met working there together so the reunion is really fun for both of us.

I have to give credit to my husband for these lovely photos.
On the crafting front, I still seem to be in bit of a fog, but a couple of projects are moving along slowly but surely. Turkey Feathers is hosting a "Finish What You Have" challenge, and I am joining in! Maybe this is just what I need to get me moving.

Also, just wanted to say that Gena over at Monkeyporkbun has been so kind to me lately. First, she gave me a "Nice Matters" award! I am so flattered, what a thoughtful award. And then, she sent me the cutest little stuffed fish that is stuffed with some lavender. It smells divine! I haven't taken a photo yet, but I see a photo of it on Gena's header over at her blog. Gena and I live in adjacent towns and she is the only crafty blogger that I know in my immediate area, so I am glad to have found her. Thanks Gena!