April 30, 1988 was a pretty important day to me...it is was my wedding day.
The very first time I saw Al, I came home from school (NTC - Tech/trade Scool) and announced to everyone that "I saw the guy I'm gonna marry. He has copper colored hair and copper colored eyes. They call him "Little Al" (because there were 2 Als in that class - one big, one little)." Mind you, Al, didn't know me yet, much less that we would be married. I knew it instantly, that he was the guy for me! I was 19, in my second year of an Associates Degree program and had NEVER had a boyfriend or even been kissed! Unheard of I know... If you know me now, you might not believe that I was ever quiet or shy....right? Well, I actually was around "boys." Al and I had one class together, Criminal and Delinquent Behavior. He was going to school for Police Science, me Legal Secretary. So, like an idiot, I just starred at him all during class, every time he looked toward me, I would just look away. This went on until about December when I finally got up enough courage to ask him something. Anyway, he hasn't been able to shut me up since.....
It seems like a lifetime ago, yet just like yesterday. That is how life goes you know. "Here today, gone tomorrow" The bible says: "To everything there is a season..."
The other day, Al and I were in his truck on a ride home from Fleet Farm and we were talking about our life, marriage and kids; and he looked at me and said, "I can't believe we did it, we actually did it." "It" has been 23 years, 2 remodeled houses, 4 outbuildings, a dozen or so vehicles, 5 dogs, 10 or so cats, 2 daughters, public and private school, 2 driver's tests, 1 childhood cancer - and alot of "its" not mentioned - you know, LIFE.
Our world today has become an instant message, drive thru windows, no money down - same as cash, charge it today - pay tomorrow, text me and a "just Google It" society. We have become use to a "quick fix" to any problem or situation. It may just be me, but I would rather wait for a steak to marinate overnight and then put it on the grill - its the oil and spices in the marinade that makes it taste good. So too are the joys and trials in ones life that makes a relationship "sweeter". Oh ya, on that truck ride home....Al tells me that one of the things that made him want to marry me was that he knew how strong I was - not physically, although I am - but he said he knew that because of my faith and strength - he wanted me for a wife and mother to his kids....that was the nicest thing ever!
Blessings from Wisconsin!
Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Spring - A New Ending?
So, I found this quote that was pretty neat:
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending"
Maira Robinson
I love Spring! New buds, blossoms, chicks, seedlings - a time for beginnings. I also love Fall - a time for endings and harvesting. That is why I LOVE Wisconsin, we are blessed with all 4 seasons.
At this time of year, we often think of these new beginnings. On many an occassion, I wish I could have made a better first impression, or started a project earlier, or made a change in my job sooner, or dealt with an emotional issue before I got mad....to start over and a have a "do over" would be nice. However, life doesn't let us do that. I believe that each day offers us new lessons. Some come and go and we see what we are supposed to learn from it. Others, we may stuggle with and not understand the "why?" to it. One thing I do know and have learned to trust in....is that God is in control.
So, take the lessons you learned from your past experiences and make the changes needed to create a new ending....Blessings from Wisconsin
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending"
Maira Robinson
I love Spring! New buds, blossoms, chicks, seedlings - a time for beginnings. I also love Fall - a time for endings and harvesting. That is why I LOVE Wisconsin, we are blessed with all 4 seasons.
At this time of year, we often think of these new beginnings. On many an occassion, I wish I could have made a better first impression, or started a project earlier, or made a change in my job sooner, or dealt with an emotional issue before I got mad....to start over and a have a "do over" would be nice. However, life doesn't let us do that. I believe that each day offers us new lessons. Some come and go and we see what we are supposed to learn from it. Others, we may stuggle with and not understand the "why?" to it. One thing I do know and have learned to trust in....is that God is in control.
So, take the lessons you learned from your past experiences and make the changes needed to create a new ending....Blessings from Wisconsin
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Signs of Spring
I think we are finally seeing signs of Spring here in north central Wisconsin. However, it is still Wisconsin, and we have had snow storms in May. Here are a few pictures of some bulb flowers that are starting to bloom - these are Crocus I think? The other is Rhubarb.
Blessings from Wisconsin!
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Happy Easter - Lamb Cake
Happy Easter, Blessings from Wisconsin!
Sometimes I Amaze Myself With My Cluelessness!
So, my Mom is in a nursing home for rehab. It can be long lonely days for anyone in one of these facilities. Anyway, I was reading the bible to her (KJV) . I was trying to find comforting verses to read, so I was reading in I Corinthians 13. We were enjoying that so we moved on to chapter 14 then 15.
Now to my own defense, I just watched ET the night before on the old movie channel. And, my Mom loves the SciFi channel she watches it ALL the time. We got to the verse in I Cor. 15:40: "There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial; but the glory of the celestial is one and the glory of the terrestrial is another."
Now, wait a minute...I've been going to church my whole life and never heard a sermon on aliens! So I stopped and said "Mom, it says right here in bible that there are terrestrials...you know like ET". She said "well, no one ever told me that before" It was like we had this big revelation about aliens or something.
I've also been watching the History Channel. They have been showing documentaries about 2012 predictions. One of the episodes showed Mayan drawings that looked liked aliens. Also, another talked about Enoch, he was in the bible and it says that he was and was not - (taken in the clouds). I also saw a posting on the Internet about this star constellation that is coming toward Earth and it will pass the closest ever to us. It is of a man with a sickle and made reference to the book of Revelation where John sees a man with a sickle in the sky - an end times sign. You know if God chose a star to show his first coming why wouldn't he use a star for his second.
Anyway, all of this information has been floating around in my head and reading this scripture was like....wow...it is all tied in together. So I come home and tell my daughter Justine, "guess what, the bible talks about ETs" she is like What??? So I read her the scripture, she says "Mom WE are terrestrial, you know living on land, Earth! I say "Oh really, I didn't know we were called that!" Totally shot a hole in my alien theory. Clueless Blessings from Wisconsin!
Now to my own defense, I just watched ET the night before on the old movie channel. And, my Mom loves the SciFi channel she watches it ALL the time. We got to the verse in I Cor. 15:40: "There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial; but the glory of the celestial is one and the glory of the terrestrial is another."
Now, wait a minute...I've been going to church my whole life and never heard a sermon on aliens! So I stopped and said "Mom, it says right here in bible that there are terrestrials...you know like ET". She said "well, no one ever told me that before" It was like we had this big revelation about aliens or something.
I've also been watching the History Channel. They have been showing documentaries about 2012 predictions. One of the episodes showed Mayan drawings that looked liked aliens. Also, another talked about Enoch, he was in the bible and it says that he was and was not - (taken in the clouds). I also saw a posting on the Internet about this star constellation that is coming toward Earth and it will pass the closest ever to us. It is of a man with a sickle and made reference to the book of Revelation where John sees a man with a sickle in the sky - an end times sign. You know if God chose a star to show his first coming why wouldn't he use a star for his second.
Anyway, all of this information has been floating around in my head and reading this scripture was like....wow...it is all tied in together. So I come home and tell my daughter Justine, "guess what, the bible talks about ETs" she is like What??? So I read her the scripture, she says "Mom WE are terrestrial, you know living on land, Earth! I say "Oh really, I didn't know we were called that!" Totally shot a hole in my alien theory. Clueless Blessings from Wisconsin!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Whazit #2 - Nodder Salt & Pepper
I'm sure most of you have seen nodders. You know like the dog you may see in many elder driver's cars. Or, even the sports character, or if you watch the Office (I LOVE it!) like the one Angela gave Dwight.
Nodders in the collectible world of salt & pepper shakers can be rare and hard to find. I "bought out" over 600 sets of salt & pepper shaker collection. I have sold some at auction, in my booths and now have listed some on ebay. Click on Where to Find Me seller site at right to see what I have on ebay.
Nodders have a portion of the shaker that rests on or in a base so that they can swing from side to side or back to front. Here are pictures of two I have listed now and I plan to list more nodders next week.
Nodders in the collectible world of salt & pepper shakers can be rare and hard to find. I "bought out" over 600 sets of salt & pepper shaker collection. I have sold some at auction, in my booths and now have listed some on ebay. Click on Where to Find Me seller site at right to see what I have on ebay.
Nodders have a portion of the shaker that rests on or in a base so that they can swing from side to side or back to front. Here are pictures of two I have listed now and I plan to list more nodders next week.
The top picture shows the back of set and how they can lean forward - those are chickens. They have little pegs on each side that holds them inside the holes. The part that nods is also the shaker part. If you ever go to a flea market or thrift store, make sure to look at the kitchenware department, you just might find a nodder. Blessings from Wisconsin.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Cutest Egg EVER! So Tiny
So, yesterday, when I was gathering the eggs, I found this tiny egg. It is about the size of a quarter. Only one other time have I seen an egg from one of my hens this small. I have some small bantam cross chickens that lay small light brown/cream color eggs. I have been saving the extra small ones to decorate for Easter.
Here is a picture of the different size variety of eggs my hens have layed. The antique scales in the photos are what is known as an egg scale. You place the egg on the scale and it weights it for size. I was lucky to find these 3 at the Edgar Steam Engine Show and Flea Market. This is a HUGE event in central Wisconsin. I plan to set up my vendor booth again this year. It is a "picker's paradise". I purchased all 3 scales from one vendor. I think I got them all for like $25.
Here is a picture of the different size variety of eggs my hens have layed. The antique scales in the photos are what is known as an egg scale. You place the egg on the scale and it weights it for size. I was lucky to find these 3 at the Edgar Steam Engine Show and Flea Market. This is a HUGE event in central Wisconsin. I plan to set up my vendor booth again this year. It is a "picker's paradise". I purchased all 3 scales from one vendor. I think I got them all for like $25.
I wonder if it will have a yolk?
Blessings from Wisconsin!
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