Monday, December 28, 2009

Beautiful Photo with Book

This is such a lovely composition. I wish I could say that this photo was from my camera but it isn't. You know I love anything with antiques and books.
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Life's Little Instruction Book page 149



It's Monday and this is going to be one mixed up week with another holiday weekend at the end. The last week of 2009 - didn't the year seem to fly by now that it's almost over? I'm not much of a shopper but I might check out some office supply stores to see if anything is on sale that would make me more efficient in my home office. This is the last week to buy something I might be able to write off as a business expense. I must write tip #496 from Life's Little Instruction Book on my hand with a Sharpie or Ball Point Pen to remind me not to buy something just because it is on sale!!! I can't think of anything I really need except a dumpster..HaHa. Whenever I run across something downstairs that I don't know what to do with, I always take it to my third floor studio and it is packed right now. I hope it will look a little better when I put all the Christmas decorations away. That's something I want to do this week. I usually wait until after the New Year but I am going to do it sooner rather than later this week.



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Sunday, December 27, 2009

Eleanor Roosevelt | A Woman Is Like A Teabag

"A woman is like a teabag. You never know how strong she is until she's in hot water." Eleanor Roosevelt

I love her likeness on the 20¢ U.S. Postage Stamp, don't you?



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Jessica, The Pet Hippo Video

The hippopotamus is considered to be the most dangerous animal in Africa. Hippos kill more humans annually than lions, crocodiles or snakes. Jessica, the pet hippo is oblivious to this fact since she was raised by humans.

This is the cutest thing I have ever seen!

Have You Written A Letter Lately?

"If you really want to touch someone, send them a letter."

This graphic design/photo by Avi Abrams says it all, doesn't it? Look around and see if you can find your old fountain pen and write a New Year's greeting to someone. I still have the real ink pen I got as a high school graduation gift. Send people handwritten notes if you didn't get around to sending out Christmas cards. Just do it! Snail mail is a good thing.



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Top Ten End-of-Year Home Office Upgrades

You know I almost never urge anyone to go out and shop but this article is well worth reading if you have a home office as I do. There are only 5 shopping days left in 2009 if you count today. Is there anything that would enhance your work space and make you more productive? Need some ideas or suggestions for items that you can probably write off? Read more.



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Saturday, December 26, 2009

Dog People Are Lucky People


This professional portrait of two dogs dated 1919 is one of my favorite things. I love the fact that the owners of these two pets took them to a studio and posed them in front of a landscape backdrop. They're very sweet, aren't they?

Research shows that people with dogs tend to be happier, live longer, and suffer fewer illnesses. Aren't we lucky to be dog people? I know I am!

This framed portrait hangs in my living room much too high for Webster to see and be jealous.



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Life's Little Instruction Book page 148




This evergreen bough is to remind you to keep watering your tree if it is a real one. It must be getting very dry by now if you put it up before Christmas. My holiday was wonderful and I hope yours was too. Webster loves his new polar fleece blanket so much he won't get out of his bed this morning. That's a first! He usually rushes back to my bedroom to jump in my bed while it's still warm when I get up to make coffee. Have a great weekend. Be back later, Rosemary



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Friday, December 25, 2009

Reflecting on Christmas






"When the (Christmas) celebration is over may you turn in your memory the love, the giving and the receiving." An illustrated quote from the book, A Christmas Blessing.

I have to say my Christmas was absolutely wonderful. Hope yours was too. Rosemary



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A Christmas Blessing | Book



My mother gave me a wonderful illustrated book for Christmas. A Christmas Blessing by Welleran Poltarness. I'll be scanning more pages for you later. This post features the front and back covers. It's magical.

Merry Christmas, Rosemary



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Nat King Cole | The Christmas Song | Video



This classic Christmas song is one of my favorites. Nat King Cole's voice is so beautiful. Merry Christmas, Rosemary

Here's the link in case this video isn't showing.



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God Bless Us, Every One | Tiny Tim Christmas Quote

I added the quote to this image from "Dickens' Children, Four Drawings by Jessie Willcox Smith" that appeared in the December 1910 issue of Scribner's Monthly Magazine. It is of Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchit on Christmas Day.

"In came little Bob, the father, with at least three feet of comforter, exclusive of the fringe, hanging down before him; and his threadbare clothes darned up and brushed to look seasonable; and Tiny Tim upon his shoulder."


I'm sending my best Merry Christmas wishes to you and yours from my cottage on Christmas Day 2009.



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Thursday, December 24, 2009

Mark Twain Food Quote . . .



Mark Twain (1835-1910), American Author and Humorist.
This sounds like an excellent idea to me, especially at Christmas with food everywhere.

photo: Time Magazine Cover July 14, 2008 (cropped)



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Mayo Clinic Music Fun | Video

You have to promise me that you will watch this video of a charming older couple playing the piano in the atrium of the Mayo Clinic. They are proof positive that music keeps you young. The gentleman is 90 years old. They are so cute together. You will feel very happy and energized enough to get through the busy day ahead too. Enjoy, Rosemary

PS...Here is an interview with these Octogenarian Idols that appeared on Good Morning America. Please share.



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Gift Bags I Made Last Year

Last year I made these fabric gift bags for some hard-to-wrap presents. Sometimes I even impress myself. I'm not doing anything so ambitious this year. Just brown paper packages tied up with green twine. I'm keeping it very simple. How about you? Finished yet?



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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Lonny Magazine | Volume II

The second issue of Lonny Magazine is waiting for you on your virtual newsstand. Don't forget to make time to click through it online when you get a breather after Christmas. Internet only.



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