Sunday Stealing: Changes

 

1. Who did you spend time with this year?  Lots of people. I do get out, 😒 occasionally, you know. 😃

2. Anything change with the pets in your life?

Thankfully, no. Got the same three doggies I've had for 4 years: Maggie (tan), Sam and Jack. As you can see, they're terribly neglected ... 😅😂 

3. What was your job like this year? What do you do? Did any roles or assignments change? If you aren’t employed, base this question on your work at home or volunteering. Nope, no jobs. I'm still retired. Yes, I'm rubbing it in.  😁

4. What was the best book you read this year? How many did you read?  I read so many books, I really couldn't chose. I've enjoyed them all. 

5. What did you do on your birthday and how old were you? Did you feel differently?  We drove over to Darien, Georgia on the coast for fresh fried shrimp and all the trimmings. I did feel a little older this year. Tired, mostly, but it could be because of aging bones. One does get terribly tired. 

6. What political or social issue stirred you the most?  A better question might be what didn't "stir" my ire the most!? Until I watched the film Sound Of Freedom and started listening to those on the front lines, I didn't know that s*x slavery was so prevalent. Our Government is evil folks. Top to bottom. The borders are being left open to keep trading in human flesh (especially innocent children) and also to bring in the sleeper cells of Muslims and anarchy to terrorize us when the time is right. I'm glad I live in a part of America that we still conceal carry 24/7, pray daily and protect our neighbors. The forces of darkness are in for a big surprise if they try that business here. 

7. Who was the most interesting new person you met?  I think everyone is interesting. For real. We all have something to offer, don't ya think?  😍

8. What changed in your home?  The Dust Bunnies got moved around. 😂 That's about it.  

9. What have you learned throughout the year? (Other than crafts)  Can be a new skill or a life lesson.  I've had several epiphany's after studying God's Word. When we ask to have something in His word to be revealed, He shares His wisdom for our benefit and instruction. I'm so grateful for that because I have a lot to learn. 

10. What was your favourite outfit for warm weather? Cooler weather?  What do you wear when you dress up? Any new clothes or accessories you really love?  I wear whatever's appropriate for the season and my modesty. I'm old but I am into comfort. Mustn't show too much skin.  👀😁 Don't wanna gross anyone out.  😅

11. Did you make or give up on any efforts to be healthier? Diet, water, exercise etc?  My husband Steve and I have been eating Keto (no sugar/low carbs) since late 2019. Every day is a healthy day for us now. No need for all that fad stuff that doesn't work anyway. I was a sugar addict. It's a deadly drug, you know. It's so nice not to have blood sugar "crashes" with all the infections, colds nor 'flu, plantar fasciitis, gray skin, etc. anymore. I sleep better from losing so much weight, clothes feel better, and many other benefits. 

12. Fave meals, snacks, desserts, restaurants etc? Eat out or eat in?  We eat at home 99.9% of the time for financial reasons and also because our food just tastes better than what most restaurants can make. Also, this way we have more control of what goes into our bodies. None of the meat we buy has the Fauci/Gates bioweapon in it. And we defintely will not "eat ze bugs". All our purchases are from local farmers who are just as concerned about that as we are. I like eating at home. 

13. Did you learn any new crafts or techniques? What was your favourite thing you made?  Because of advancing arthritis I can't work my crafts anymore. I do miss that terribly. At least I can still be a keyboard jockey.  🤣🤣

14. What are your hopes and dreams for the new year?  (Some suggestions-family, travel, work, lifestyle, hobbies, pets, appearance) 

Geez, you're making me think *lol* ... I wouldn't mind traveling to western South Carolina in the Fall again and touring the Revolutionary War sites. That was fun. It is so pretty there. 

15. What was the best new/new-to-you thing you a) bought b) made c) acquired in some other way?  Buying new clothes because I've lost so much weight! Steve has to as well. I've gone from a size 2X to a size 14 and I'm still losing. Salvation Army has benefited from us losing with all our contributions. 

Well, as y'all can see, I'm back on Blogger. Now I gotta figure out how to change things here again. 😉 So, that's a Change, right? My reason for leaving Wordpress is I had so few "followers" there it became discouraging to even post. I like it when the folks that stop by leave a comment. Please do drop a line if you don't mind? If I'm not already I will follow back on your blog. Thanks.  💓💕

Love & Hugs and ...

Pamela (your blog host) 😎 & Steve

We've Moved

Anyone a fan of the “Flip or Flop” or “Fixer Upper” shows on HGTV? (I swear, if I hear “Oh Wow” one more time I’m gonna slap someone.) They make all the reno’s seem so easy, don’t they? In reality, they’re not, of course. I’ve built a house and know how insane it can get.

Sometimes my life fits in the category of their home renovations: mid-century, things I don’t care to mention in polite company are sagging, nothing matches, the whole structure is in desperate need of remodeling, has potential but will be pricey to update. I’ve learned something from those shows. Almost anything can be fixed. And life is a learning curve. One should always be ready for a change.

Speaking of learning curves, I think it's time for me to change blogs.

About July 2014, I created what was suppose to be a mirror blog at Wordpress. After many failed attempts to get it “just right”, I gave up. Either they've improved the site or I've improved because this time I finally figured out all the quirky buttons and such. Wordpress does seem to work better than Blogger. And since Blogger is aggravating the stew poopie out of me again, it’s time to unclutter my life.

Unless things change, again, I am going to begin blogging at Wordpress. Hopefully, Wordpress won’t drive me nuts also. I am a bit impatient. Just a bit. *lol*

Oh, and I will not delete this blog because it has too much of my heart and soul poured into it but after awhile I will turn off all comments just so some spammer doesn’t grind my gears.

Thank you for your patience and for continuing to follow my scatty ramblings. I'm truly blessed to have so many friends.

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Have a blessed day!

Wordless Wednesday: Giant Sunflower

Memorial Day

Thank you veterans for your sacrifice.

It's Whats For Supper

Chocolate Chunk Zucchini Bread

This was my first attempt, so, I'm not sure if this is how it was supposed to look or not. Kinda looks like a refugee from a tootsie roll factory, doesn't it. Anyway, above is a snap of what we had for dessert last night, after the cooked mouth-watering yellow squash, zucchini, and green beans with basil from the garden. The bread was also very yummy. (Thank you Simply Linda for the idea!) The recipe is from the Pioneer Woman's website (Ree's recipes are the best) and it is super easy to make.

We're off to a far off land dubbed by Indians the Okefenokee Swamp to do a little bird watching before the weather turns too miserable to enjoy.

I do apologize for not responding more to y'alls comments. My laptop is in the shop making computer access a bit difficult. Hopefully, this will be rectified by week's end.

'Til then, have a blessed day folks.

Bounty From The Garden

Oh. My. Goodness. Look at what Hubby picked in the garden this morning.

Looks like we're going to be eating a lot of squash, zucchini and green beans this summer. Anybody wanna share some recipes? Quick! *lol*

Birthday Loot

One of the main reasons we still celebrate birthdays after the age of 39, is all the loot, am I right folks? Or as Brother Bill (our pastor) would say, "Can I hear an Amen?" This birthday was no exception.

First gift was from a fellow genealogist and good friend, Jerry. He gifted me an entire set of "Pioneers Of Wiregrass Georgia"!!

I have been pining for this collection since I first learned about it, oh, like, a million years ago! *lol* Nah, just feels like that long. Contrary to popular belief, I was not present during the time of the dinosaurs. What a sweet guy, huh? Volume 4 is on my desk and being carefully studied. I grew up in Central Florida in an adopted family with sparse familial connections. I married, moved to Jacksonville, Florida. Then we moved one last time to this area. Shortly after moving here to Southeast Georgia in 1993, I started researching my known birth-family names. That's when I learned that I'm related to at least half of the folks that call themselves residents. "Pioneers Of Wiregrass Georgia" profiles most of my birth-family. It's such a thrill to learn about all my "new" cousins, to meet many of them and share these findings on-line.

Next gift was from my nearest, dearest friend, Vicki, who also blessed me with a now much treasured book by Max Lucado, "He Chose The Nails".

I dare any Bible believing Christian to read his writings without crying through the entire book. It's wonderfully edifying and I am praying it will help me in witnessing to others to also bring them to Christ so they may be saved. It's His love that brings us to salvation, you know. Oh, sure, God is wrath but Jesus is much, much more than that and we need to mirror His love so that others will want to know Him more. May it be so LORD.

Of course, my dear loving Hubby fed me three spectacular meals yesterday. Breakfast was fried eggs on English muffins with a side of thick sliced bacon. Lunch was his mouthwatering homemade cornbread topped with melted butter and fresh decaf coffee. Supper was grilled Rib Eye steaks, baked potatoes lathered in butter and sour cream, and grilled fresh squash and zucchini from the garden, topped off with homemade apple pie. Then we and the dogs piled into the pickup and went to Dairy Queen for a Blizzard. (Our local DQ gives tiny vanilla low sugar treats in cups for pets with every Blizzard purchase. Jack especially l-o-v-e-s these things!) Oh my word! What a feast it all was. I can hardly move today from all the treats. But, you know, just being with Hubby made it a special day. I'm so blessed to be married to a man that puts God first and is also kindhearted, resourceful, and loving.

Ok, mushy time over.

And as an extra little treat, even Google got into the act for my birthday. I clicked on the Google search screen this morning to search for something, and this little number appeared.

When I put the cursor over the birthday cake images, it says "Happy Birthday Sparky". Clicking on the link took me to my Google+ profile. Cute ... cute ... but now I'm a little creeped out ... and I thought the black helicopters where something to worry about .... *grin*

Thank you for visiting and for the birthday wishes. Hope your day is also blessed my friends. Go with God.