Friday, March 20, 2009

Mother Nature is laughing . . .

This is the reality of the first day of spring at my house!

I couldn't believe my eyes when I woke up this morning to a wet snow. Webster couldn't believe it either as he looks out of the studio window trying to remember playing with his soccer ball yesterday after the rain. That's my tv in the middle. I have it on an old revolving potter's stand that is perfect. I can watch television and look out the windows at the same time.

Mother Nature is having a great big laugh. I really don't care as long as the white stuff doesn't get deep enough to plow.




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First Day of Spring | illustrated quote . . .

Henry Van Dyke, American short-story writer, poet, essayist, educator, and clergyman.



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Thursday, March 19, 2009

Timely George Washington Quote about Debt . . .

Isn't this the best quote you've seen in ages? It is over 200 years old and still rings true. Too bad it is not practiced. Our national debt is incomrehensible to me.

Image is a scan of one of my early 19th century antiquarian prints. Engraved by A. Daggett from the original painting by Colonel Trumbull.




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Life's Little Instruction Book, pages 48 + 49 . . .

...To be continued...



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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Life List | Best video book review ever . . .


Life List by Olivia Gentile

Now this is a "must read" for me. I am not officially a birder but I do love birdwatching.

This is the true story of a woman with only one year to live who decided to see every bird in the world. Click on the image and/or link above and you will be transported to the best video book review I have ever seen.

It was awesome, wasn't it? Don't you want to read this book too?



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Miniature Antique Painted Rocker . . .

I picked up this tiny comb-back windsor rocker in original paint at a house sale years ago. It is another of my favorite things. I photographed it next to an apple for scale.

I read somewhere that dust is a great preservative. I really wish I didn't know that as I look at all the 'preservative' on the seat!

There must be something going on with my planets and stars because I have been a cleaning fool the last couple of days. Most unusual for me. I really want to get my house together before I have to spend all of my time taking care of the great outdoors. Plus I will be busy with a new real estate listing which will take a big chunk of my time. I am just getting everything all neat and tidy so my mind will be right.

I signed up for Twitter today and already have some followers. I think it's going to be fun. I heard on the news last night that Twitter has surpassed email as a means of communication. That convinced me to jump in too. See my sidebar if you want to follow along. I will let you know how it goes.

Thanks for stopping by. ♥Rosemary



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Sunday, March 15, 2009

Free Fonts, Free Download | Too many to count! . . .

Bookmark this page...it's going to be your favorite!

You know how I love fonts from my previous posts. Click on any of the images below and you will be transported to the download site. Use your back button to return to this page. You can't have too many free fonts, can you?






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Saturday, March 14, 2009

Aspirin Facial | A spring cleaning for your face . . .


Ingredients: 5 plain uncoated aspirin tablets
moisted with water or other liquid.
I used soymilk and a dollop of yogurt.
You can use fruit juice too.


Let sit for a bit and crush with the back of a spoon.
I added more yogurt too.


Spread on dry face, rub around, and let it dry.


Impossible to smile. It is beginning to tighten.
Repeat in two weeks.
No more than 2 facials per month.

Leave it on for as long as you want. I am going to wash mine off (using a washcloth) when I take my morning shower which is long overdue. I haven't done one of these facials in quite a while. People usually remark about my glowing complexion right after I've done one. I am generally not big on beauty treatments since I am about as "all natural" as a person can be. However, this is something that I really like. I found it a couple of years ago on the Internet and have been a fan ever since. I always have all of the inexpensive ingredients on hand.

Try one yourself and let me know how you like it. Your skin will be baby soft and nicely deep cleaned. Your creams and moisturizers will really sink in and work better. The mixture is a little gritty feeling when you spread it on but that is a good thing. It will not hurt the most delicate skin so rub it all around. The addition of an acid (milk, fruit juice, yogurt) will make it even better. Helps with the exfoliation. Try not to get any in your eyes.

Sorry to have scared you with my photo. Aren't I brave? Still can't smile. Bye...off to the shower now.

PS...This would be good for gentlemen too. There is nothing girly-girly about this facial. It is plain and to the point plus it really works!



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