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</p><p><strong>A BRAVE AND STARTLING TRUTH</strong></p>
<p>We, this people, on a small and lonely planet<br />
Travelling through casual space<br />
Past aloof stars, across the way of indifferent suns<br />
To a destination where all signs tell us<br />
It is possible and imperative that we learn<br />
A brave and startling truth </p>
<p>And when we come to it<br />
To the day of peacemaking<br />
When we release our fingers<br />
From fists of hostility<br />
And allow the pure air to cool our palms </p>
<p>When we come to it<br />
When the curtain falls on the minstrel show of hate<br />
And faces sooted with scorn are scrubbed clean<br />
When battlefields and coliseum<br />
No longer rake our unique and particular sons and daughters<br />
Up with the bruised and bloody grass<br />
To lie in identical plots in foreign soil </p>
<p>When the rapacious storming of the churches<br />
The screaming racket in the temples have ceased<br />
When the pennants are waving gaily<br />
When the banners of the world tremble<br />
Stoutly in the good, clean breeze </p>
<p>When we come to it<br />
When we let the rifles fall from our shoulders<br />
And children dress their dolls in flags of truce<br />
When land mines of death have been removed<br />
And the aged can walk into evenings of peace<br />
When religious ritual is not perfumed<br />
By the incense of burning flesh<br />
And childhood dreams are not kicked awake<br />
By nightmares of abuse </p>
<p>When we come to it<br />
Then we will confess that not the Pyramids<br />
With their stones set in mysterious perfection<br />
Nor the Gardens of Babylon<br />
Hanging as eternal beauty<br />
In our collective memory<br />
Not the Grand Canyon<br />
Kindled into delicious color<br />
By Western sunsets </p>
<p>Nor the Danube, flowing its blue soul into Europe<br />
Not the sacred peak of Mount Fuji<br />
Stretching to the Rising Sun<br />
Neither Father Amazon nor Mother Mississippi who, without favor,<br />
Nurture all creatures in the depths and on the shores<br />
These are not the only wonders of the world </p>
<p>When we come to it<br />
We, this people, on this minuscule and kithless globe<br />
Who reach daily for the bomb, the blade and the dagger<br />
Yet who petition in the dark for tokens of peace<br />
We, this people on this mote of matter<br />
In whose mouths abide cankerous words<br />
Which challenge our very existence<br />
Yet out of those same mouths<br />
Come songs of such exquisite sweetness<br />
That the heart falters in its labor<br />
And the body is quieted into awe </p>
<p>We, this people, on this small and drifting planet<br />
Whose hands can strike with such abandon<br />
That in a twinkling, life is sapped from the living<br />
Yet those same hands can touch with such healing, irresistible tenderness<br />
That the haughty neck is happy to bow<br />
And the proud back is glad to bend<br />
Out of such chaos, of such contradiction<br />
We learn that we are neither devils nor divines </p>
<p>When we come to it<br />
We, this people, on this wayward, floating body<br />
Created on this earth, of this earth<br />
Have the power to fashion for this earth<br />
A climate where every man and every woman<br />
Can live freely without sanctimonious piety<br />
Without crippling fear </p>
<p>When we come to it<br />
We must confess that we are the possible<br />
We are the miraculous, the true wonder of this world<br />
That is when, and only when<br />
We come to it.</p>
<p>“A Brave and Startling Truth” was published in a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0679449043/braipick-20" target="_blank">commemorative booklet</a> in 1995 and was later included in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0812997875/braipick-20" target="_blank"><em><b>Maya Angelou: The Complete Poetry</b></em></a> (<a href="http://www.worldcat.org/title/complete-poetry-the-complete-poetry/oclc/962215338&referer=brief_results" target="_blank"><em>public library</em></a>).</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> This poem touched me deeply. I hope you enjoy it, too.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Love Always,</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Kim <br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><br /></p>
Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13226586657786432324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684752939490530943.post-79928600647902040832020-08-02T12:33:00.002-04:002020-08-03T09:18:12.033-04:00A New Way to look at Life<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="color: #ea9999;"><i>Life is always changing, we as humans are always evolving. I live in a different town but I am still close to the lake. The water is so high this year that the beach is almost non existent. There is no place to sit or lay on a blanket, there is no room for the cars to park. The water is very close to the roadway. I was actually quite shocked when we went for a drive to see the beach for the first time this year. I have spent my lifetime on this beach. I have never seen it look like this.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><i> Both my parents have passed away. That was an incredible change. It has been four years now. Life changed immediately after that. I have learned so much since then. I have learned about me as a person. I have a new sense of calm, a new view of the world, a new take on everything in my life. I am happy and content. I have had to redefine all of my relationships. I have cultivated some and let a lot of others go. I know that the purpose of life on this planet is to be happy, enjoy the beautiful moments and to be kind. Kindness is so important. I also know that we must connect to our deeper self, our true self.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><i> I am a sensitive person and I see things differently compared to most. I see beauty in a visceral way. I love detail in art, in music, in conversation. I love to be present in the moment. I am conscious of peoples feelings and their moods when they are around me. I love quiet time. I love my own company. I love to meditate. I strive to be connected to nature, beauty, truth, energy, compassion, kindness and spirit. We are spiritual beings, inhabiting a body on this beautiful blue planet in the universe. I want to enjoy ever moment possible. Love is the key; love of self, love of others, love of the planet we live on. Love... </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><i> Kim</i></span></span></div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13226586657786432324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684752939490530943.post-39634944637439668602016-12-31T14:13:00.001-05:002016-12-31T14:13:56.965-05:00New Years Eve - Wishing you a Beautiful "2017"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This has been an unbelievable year for me. My mother died in March and then my father died at the end of September. I don't think he could make it in this world without my mother. His health was faltering. He has been living on borrowed time for many years since quadruple bypass heart surgery and then in an instant he was gone.</div>
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I feel like an orphan. It is a strange world without your mother; the person that has been there, caring for and loving you, your whole life. I have so many memories that I have sifted through since my mother's death. The entire dynamic of our family has changed. All of these changes will take some more time for me to deal with.</div>
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Christmas is my favourite holiday and we spent it quietly this year. We are not planning on staying up to usher in the New Year. We will be having a nice dinner. I have my table set for tonight's dinner.</div>
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I really love deep red to decorate with at Christmas time. These are my grandmother's dishes. On the back of the dinner plates is says; Malborough, Royal Petal, Grindley, England and the pattern is called Rosiland". I chose the deep red from the flower pattern to use as my accent colour. The red votive holders are glasses that I purchased second hand, the crystal goblets are second hand the water glasses belonged to my mother and I purchased the cut glass candle holders second hand a few years ago. The linen and cotton tablecloth I purchased at the Salvation Army. The deep red placemats I purchased at Walmart about 3 years ago. The deep red candles were a gift.</div>
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It has been snowing since we awoke this morning. It is pretty to see everything covered. The snowflakes are falling gently at the moment. It looks like the kind of snow that lasts all day and all night. The winds are calm and it would be nice to go for a walk.</div>
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It has been a long time since I posted last. So many things have happened since then. My mother died in the spring of this year. I trust that she is finally in peace.</div>
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This is our new baby. He is a rescue kitty. He was abandoned along with his mother and 3 brothers and sisters. His name is Simon and he is a lovely kitty. His fur is so soft and he has fit right in with our other babies. He loves people food and crunchy cat food. His little meow is just like a little squeak toy. He loves to talk and I love to talk back. Being a kitten he is very curious and loves to take things to play with. I guess you could say we have to kitten proof the house somewhat.</div>
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My plan for the summer was to paint the cottage exterior but we have had such a long, hot and humid summer it just has not been possible. There may still be time this year. Time will tell. I wanted to continue with my furniture painting from last summer but everything looks the same as it did.</div>
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I have a couple more feeders in the yard and the bird watching has been exceptional this year. We had some kestrels making them home near by. They have since moved on. They are a very noisy bird and I am glad to have them gone. I regularly see chickadees, rose breasted nuthatches, cardinals, blue jays and goldfinches at the feeders. Occasionally the mourning doves visit. Just last week a there was a downy woodpecker at the feeder. I also saw a pleated woodpecker at the beginning of the spring. </div>
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The northern flickers love to eat the seed off of the lawn, as do the grackles. We still have the family of ravens with two more family members. The ravens love to waddle up the road checking out things as they go. They are funny to watch.</div>
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I chose some ornaments that I like from my decorations. I had to purchase some ribbon that was small enough to fit through the holes on the ornaments. It cost me $1:00 at Walmart. Wow a new wreath for $1:00 because I had everything else already.</div>
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In this picture you can just see the white drop leaf table that I use as my kitchen island. The table has been in the family for two generations. It will have to wait for next spring to be re-painted. The kitchen cabinets, the window trim and the baseboards were all painted in BM Cloud White. My walls are painted in BM ( Benjamin Moore ) Gray Cashmere which is a soft green with grey in it. I love the colour. I love pastels. There is a new countertop and a double stainless sink.</div>
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Our summer seems very short this year. I am still working on my painting projects. I recently moved our table and chairs from the kitchen to the porch to fully enjoy the nice weather. We have eaten outside as much as possible and we are loving the abundance of fresh produce from our local farm market. We particularly love the corn which is in all the local stores as well.</div>
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I have not done anymore sewing lately as it is just too nice to be inside on most days. I will reserve that for some cooler days. I finished my chandelier for the porch. I managed to get all of the wires out and I have it hanging above the table on the porch. My cousin came by with 5 glass votive candles holders and they fit perfectly. I also spray painted our coasters so they all match. Sometimes little things make such a difference.</div>
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I got the hostas planted at the side of the cottage. I am pleased to have something planted where the grass did not grow and I know they will all look better next year when they have had a chance to grow. </div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13226586657786432324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684752939490530943.post-63687022198995521382015-07-05T19:35:00.000-04:002015-07-05T19:35:18.759-04:00Finally the mirror is in the frame<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I picked up my mirror on Saturday morning. I hung it up and took this picture this morning. I am so pleased with how it looks.</div>
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Here is the close-up. I love what a bit of paint can do. We have had a wonderful weekend for weather. It has been warm and sunny on the weekend for a change. Tomorrow's forecast is calling for hot and sunny. I think we will take advantage and stroll down to the beach and dip our toes in the water.</div>
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I have hung my shelf and mirror frame on the wall in the kitchen. A few weeks ago I picked up a mirror for FREE at the end of somebody's driveway. What a score! It is a fairly large mirror and I could probably fit three frames with a piece of mirror.</div>
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My mother gave me the frame but I wasn't sure where it would look best. So I took up to the attic at the house and there it sat until we moved into the cottage. It did not take me long before I found the perfect place to hang it. I have finally found a place that cuts glass and mirror professionally so I will be off to see them at the beginning of the week. Here is the before.</div>
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You can see the carved pieces of the frame now. Before the colour of the frame was so dark it was hard to see. I think I will take the cover of the thermostat off the wall and paint it white as well. It seems to stick out like a sore thumb. I will also have to dob a little paint on the screw heads so they will disappear. </div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13226586657786432324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684752939490530943.post-5016614890796205482015-06-02T15:33:00.000-04:002015-06-02T15:33:56.789-04:00June, how did that happen?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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These are the lilacs that I just brought in from the front yard this morning. They are such a gorgeous colour. My lilacs in the past have been white or lilac colour. These look stunning in the yard. I took the picture just as the sun was shining through the living room window. As I sit on the front porch I can look right at the lilac bush. It has been well maintained. I have one tree in the front yard and one in the backyard beside the garden shed.</div>
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Last week I found some Lily-of-the-valley beside the garden shed and picked 3 stems to put beside my bed. Just 3 little stems and the whole room smells amazing for days. Lily-of-the-valley loves the soil under the pine trees.</div>
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I finally got the numbers up on the house post that we installed. We live in a remote area and do a lot of online shopping so we really want UPS, Purolator and everyone else to be able to find us. While is was working on painting the post I painted the numbers on the porch railing. They look like new but nobody will see them. Nobody looks for numbers to be on the cottages around here because most of the properties have the cottages set back from the road.</div>
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These are the little painting jobs that I have been working on. I have a pretty ornate mirror frame that my mother gave to me. A couple of weeks ago I picked up a free piece of mirror that someone left at the bottom of their driveway. It is a very large piece of mirror. I can take to the hardware and have them cut it the right size for my frame and have mirror left over. The shelf with the brackets attached is going on the kitchen wall along with my mirror. The other smaller shelf is going above the stove to hold my olive oil, salt and things like that.</div>
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It was 16 degrees outside this morning when I got up. I sat on the porch for the first time to have my morning coffee. All of the cats were sitting out with me. I opened up the windows and let the warm breeze in. It seems like a dream the last time I opened up the windows to let in the fresh air. By noon the temperature was up to 20.7 degrees.</div>
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I have a lovely new apron to wear. It is a fairly simple pattern and I really like the ruffles on the bottom. When I read the instructions and started to put it together I knew that it was not going to be exactly what I wanted. I decided to line it. That meant I had to go to the quilting store to purchase a small piece of white cotton. I did not have a piece in my stash of material that I could use. I am happy with how it turned out. It was a new pattern for me and in hindsight I could have made it a smaller size but with a couple of adjustments is is just fine.</div>
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I promised myself that after we got settled into the cottage that I would sew again. It has been many years since I sewed anything; just a few minor repairs here and there and some hems on jeans. I have another beautiful piece of cotton waiting. I am going to make another apron. The material is washed and pressed and ready to go.</div>
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I am going to make some comfy pants and a new housecoat for the summer. After that I plan to make some summer clothes. When I get the projects finished I will share all of them with you.</div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13226586657786432324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684752939490530943.post-68983722218667948272015-03-21T11:59:00.003-04:002015-03-21T11:59:37.485-04:00Spring?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Officially spring is here. Today the sky is overcast and there is rain off and on. These last few weeks we have had lots of sunshine and mild temperatures and the snow is beginning to disappear. The cats are asking to go outside but they have not left the confines of our yard.</div>
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I will try and find some pink lace to sew around the edge to really make it pretty. I put it on the kitchen table. I am very pleased with the results. I love pink and a pink tablecloth is one of my favourite things.</div>
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Here is a beautiful little tidbit that I would like to share with you. This is from the <a href="http://thegraphicsfairy.com/?s=doubt+not+my+love+valentine">Graphics Fairy</a>. If you like this little Angel and her message just click on the link and it will take you to the proper page. You can have your very own copy. Hope you enjoy this image. Valentines day is not far away. I am going to use this to make a card for my hubby.<br />
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13226586657786432324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684752939490530943.post-91580119652276936122015-01-18T11:46:00.002-05:002015-01-18T11:46:43.479-05:00How I love pink <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I put a little collage together of some pink things that I saved in my files. I am trying to make birthday party plans. Hubby says he will make it happen if I can tell and show him what I want. He knows what I like but he wants to make sure that everything is perfect.</div>
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Usually I make the plans and then I execute the plans. This year I told him that I do not want to do any of the cooking or preparation. I want my birthday lunch outside on our porch. I love a tea party. I came across the picture of the cake with these lovely pink roses on top and knew I would love something like this. I have things similar to the pictures so there is no need to purchase these. Somebody will have to make the food, set the table and purchase the flowers.</div>
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Our weather is mild and rainy today. Such a change! The other day it was minus 23 Celsius. It is nice to have some pretty things to look at on a grey day. I think that later tea and scones will be in order. Have a wonderdul day.</div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13226586657786432324noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684752939490530943.post-19515023738876590802015-01-03T16:36:00.003-05:002015-01-03T16:36:36.678-05:00A Cup of Tea to Warm You<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It is a cold, grey day today and it has been snowing since 10:30 a.m. this morning. The winds have died down. That is a good thing. I have been making plans in my head for painting and refinishing my furniture. I almost have things were I want them. There isn't much left at the old house. Most of it can be donated. I have to sell my dining room furniture. I no longer have a dining room where is could rest.</div>
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My small table and chairs and the china cabinet fits in the kitchen. I purchase some lovely pink tulips for the kitchen and I set the table for tea. I made some brownies so won't you come and join me. We can have our tea and a chat.</div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13226586657786432324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684752939490530943.post-87132010007446514452014-12-31T22:24:00.000-05:002014-12-31T22:24:32.846-05:00Happy New Year<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is what the party looks like at our house. That is Emry on the left and Chubby on the right. This is their new favourite spot to sleep. Stewart is in the bedroom on the bed and Rudy is curled up beside me on the loveseat. Wherever you are and whatever you do I wish you a Happy New Year and Best Wishes in 2015.</div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13226586657786432324noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684752939490530943.post-90892592297099808772014-12-29T20:23:00.000-05:002014-12-29T20:23:42.362-05:00The china cabinet found a home<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The china cabinet arrived before Christmas which gave me plenty of time to wash, polish and make it sparkle. I unpacked all of my teacups and tried to make everything look good. I love the cabinet in this spot. I had my hutch here but it was too deep and stuck out past the wall. Sometimes you just have to live with things before you make changes. </div>
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I have been busy lately emptying the last of the boxes. I always have a box ready for donations. When you realize that you do not need a certain item any longer it is nice to know that someone else will probably have a use for it. We have an amazing Salvation Army store in the town south of us and I take all of my donations there.</div>
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I have been working on organizing the laundry room. I have a vision for the room and the inspiration came from this picture. This is from the blog: From My Front Porch To Yours.</div>
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I just love the room in this picture. I have an antique dresser that I want to sit in between my washer and dryer. This room is my laundry room, storage room, mudroom and a room for the cats. I am going to have to paint the room from top to bottom and come up with a idea for a ceiling fixture. There is no outlet for a ceiling fixture in this room and there are only 2 electrical outlets.<br />
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13226586657786432324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684752939490530943.post-73897922586601307492014-12-17T21:16:00.002-05:002014-12-17T21:22:22.707-05:00Looking forward to Christmas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have just spent some time cleaning the handles and pulls on my china cabinet. I don't know why I never thought of it before. Once you get one done you want to clean all the rest in a instant. Well it took some doing to get these clean. I soaked them in hot water and soap just to get the dirt off of them first and then I took the cleaner/polish to them. Oh yes and don't forget the elbow grease. There was lots of elbow grease. They look like new, they pick up the light and look so much bigger.</div>
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The weather man this evening says there is a really good chance of a White Christmas due to a major storm. This is a lot different from last year. We had so much snow this time last year. In truth it is much easier to get around without the snow. The wind howls here right off of the lake and makes the cottage rattle. We do not have any snow at the moment and it has been quit mild. I guess only time will tell. </div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13226586657786432324noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684752939490530943.post-70360739780958916452014-11-21T11:36:00.002-05:002014-11-21T11:36:32.425-05:00The Cottage<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is one end of the living room. The floors are new and they look like barn wood and have a matte finish on them. The chair under the window belonged to my grandmother. The upholstery matches the colour on the walls. It is a soft pale green with grey in it. I love the colour.</div>
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The little pie crust tea table beside my chair is a bargain from a garage sale. I refinished just this summer. I am very pleased how it turned out. That is my tea wagon which was a birthday gift. There are two cane armchairs. I am going to remove the seat and paint the wood white like the trim in the cottage. I also want to paint my coffee table. We use it a lot and I would like to brighten it up.</div>
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The loveseat has seen better days with four cats in the house but it is comfortable. I thought I would make a slipcover for it as there is nothing wrong with the couch it just needs a new look. The new floor extends into the kitchen and just beside the refrigerator you can see the light coming in our side door.</div>
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Well it has been a while since I posted any news. We have had some health problems but things are going well at the moment. All the kitties are well. We have had a strange summer with only a handful of good days. Mostly we lived under grey skies with less than normal temperatures and many days of rain. Actually it seems as we have just started our summer. The weather has been sunny with above normal temperatures and Autumn has already arrived.</div>
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Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we are moving to a cute little cottage a short walk to the lake. We are going to celebrate Thanksgiving a week late due to our move. You can see the lake from the end of the driveway. There are a few projects being done before we move in. The walls are being painted, new curtains rods will be there for me to use once we move. There is a beautiful new floor.</div>
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The kitchen and bathroom counter tops and sinks are being replaced.There is a fireplace and we are going to be warm and comfortable. There is a big yard and it is peaceful and quiet. There is a lovely porch across the width of the cottage and I have been collecting ideas to use for next summer.</div>
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This is our cat Emry. He is a lovely fellow. Both he and his brother suffer from seizures. When he was just a kitten we noticed that there was something a little different about him. He would be playing with the other kittens and then his third eyelids would roll up and cover his eyes. As he got a little older he would fall over for no apparent reason. We decided the other kittens could go to a loving home but we would keep Emry.</div>
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Yesterday we realized that infection had set in and the side of his face was very swollen. He had a large abscess on the right side of his face. I cleaned his wound with a salt water solution and tried to find the original puncture. His poor little face was so lop-sided. We decided we would leave it one more day and hope that Mother Nature would take care of things. If not we would have to take him to the vet. </div>
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This morning hubby found little puddles of blood all over the main floor. He cleaned it up and he cleaned Emry up as well. He made a little bed for Emry beside his chair in the living room and when I came downstairs this morning there was Emry resting on the bed. He has been so lethargic for the last 3 days. Now we know why. He is on the mend and when he asks to go outside again we will know that he is really feeling better. For now he is content just to stay in the house.</div>
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Oh summer is almost over. It took such a long time to arrive and now it is gone. It slips away so quickly. You put your head down and the next thing you know, September is just around the corner. Last night it was very foggy and the night before that we had a terrific thunderstorm. We have not had our typical summer weather this year. I wanted to do so many projects but they are still waiting for me. Mostly it was the lack of motivation and a small part was due to cloudy and cool days.</div>
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My mother has called twice in the last week to tell me two people that I know have passed away. One of the two gentlemen I have know most of my life. Life is short. We must be thankful for all we have. The good news is my nephew is engaged and he and his love will be getting married It is better to have a day filled with joy and memories than one filled with regret.</div>
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I just had a two day trip to Toronto to see my very best girlfriend. We had a wonderful time. We talk on the phone all the time but it is not the same as having the person sitting across from you. I have and always will value her friendship.</div>
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On a hot day what is better than ice cream? Too cute not to share.</div>
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When I was a little girl and my mother was a little girl my grandmother would go to the fields just outside of town and pick wild strawberries. She would bring them home and make jam with them. I will always remember that taste. It was fresh and sweet and it has been a long time since I have tasted a strawberry with such intense flavour.<br />
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I have my grandmother's recipe and the market where we buy all of our fresh fruits and vegetables from is selling strawberries at the moment. I guess I need to get some jars and get busy. Hope you have some wonderful summer memories too.<br />
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I made this card as I was thinking about how nice it would be to have homemade jam with my scones or toast. Have a great day!</div>
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Love Always,</div>
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Kim</div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13226586657786432324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684752939490530943.post-28668702928120550102013-07-20T08:03:00.002-04:002013-08-27T12:11:11.094-04:00Antique Images Friday Link Party<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I am joining the Friday Link party at<a href="http://antiqueimages.blogspot.ca/"> Antique Images</a>. Just click on the link to join the party. Carolyn has such beautiful images. It makes it very easy to make lovely cards and beautiful stationery. For this piece of stationery I used Carolyn's clematis image. I love the colours.<br />
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I remember that when I was growing up we used to see our neighbours clematis growing through our fence. She had her flowers growing on strings that she had attached to her side of the fence. I think that flowers bring such joy.<br />
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Thank you Carolyn for hosting the party. Have a lovely weekend.</div>
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Love Always,</div>
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Kim </div>
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