tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413414047102371546.post1296553877187130292..comments2023-03-24T09:52:30.821-04:00Comments on A Focused Journey: Finding a focus on the other side of 50.: Finishing up the week with some fabulous finds and final thoughts.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11013919598339085102noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413414047102371546.post-24530961495906091162014-01-28T15:15:58.633-05:002014-01-28T15:15:58.633-05:00Let me tell you about MY crazy cactus! Its buds be...Let me tell you about MY crazy cactus! Its buds began to set in mid-September. By Halloween, several blooms were open. It bloomed for about 3 weeks. Then I noticed it set buds again and opened its first bloom of round 2 on Christmas day!! I've never had that happen before but I'd be tickled if it continued. My African violet is in-bloom almost year 'round. But sadly, neither of the amaryllis have done well. I'm not sure what has happened. They're about 3' tall. One with no buds. The other, one bud, and I don't think it's going to open. <br /><br />Thank you for visiting Plum Hollow. You've a nice blog. LesleyAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15029775769456404573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413414047102371546.post-78482745771812944042014-01-19T18:09:21.932-05:002014-01-19T18:09:21.932-05:00I actually love Boarders Books but when all their ...I actually love Boarders Books but when all their stores closed we were forced to start going to B & N. The store in our city is not as nice, smaller selection and doesn't offer many of the fun things like the lamp I found. Probably a good thing as that would mean I would spend more money! Thank you for stopping by this week.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013919598339085102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413414047102371546.post-75063175483226866232014-01-19T18:05:56.033-05:002014-01-19T18:05:56.033-05:00That crazy cactus did that last year as well. The...That crazy cactus did that last year as well. The funny thing is, it starts blooming around Halloween and never makes it to Christmas. Thank you for stopping by my blog this week!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013919598339085102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413414047102371546.post-28935685502874450102014-01-19T18:04:01.527-05:002014-01-19T18:04:01.527-05:00They were delicious! I tried not to think about t...They were delicious! I tried not to think about the calories I was devouring. Thank you so much for stopping by. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013919598339085102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413414047102371546.post-67960004530204582722014-01-19T18:01:41.443-05:002014-01-19T18:01:41.443-05:00That IHOP was just recently built. I am rather th...That IHOP was just recently built. I am rather thankful it is a distance away otherwise my husband would want to go there every week. I prefer it to remain somewhat of a treat. The light makes me smile and I use it while I'm winding down at night during my journal time. It really does seem to help calm me. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog this week.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013919598339085102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413414047102371546.post-14137233511193123282014-01-19T17:57:00.448-05:002014-01-19T17:57:00.448-05:00I stumbled upon Swap-bot last June and it was a li...I stumbled upon Swap-bot last June and it was a life-changer! I cannot imagine my life without creating and sharing with other like-minded people. It was there that I created my 1st ATC, 1st PC, 1st shared journal,1st scrapbook page... I create things that a year ago I would NEVER have attempted let alone give to some one else. It's free to join. Perhaps it may open a new creative door for you as well. Thank you so much for stoppng by. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013919598339085102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413414047102371546.post-84530275190545906402014-01-19T17:50:00.358-05:002014-01-19T17:50:00.358-05:00I truly believe the best cats are the ones that ad...I truly believe the best cats are the ones that adopt you! Some of our best cats have been strays that decided we were "good enough" for them to live with. I do worry about George when the weather gets so cold or when tornadoes come through. He has survived this long so I believe his guardian angel is really looking out for him. Thank you so much for stopping by.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013919598339085102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413414047102371546.post-59020176061433608472014-01-19T17:44:01.814-05:002014-01-19T17:44:01.814-05:00The culprit is generally my teenage son. The ball...The culprit is generally my teenage son. The ball will get into a sleeve of a shirt and it might stay hidden in there for months. Dryer sheets seem to cling in mysterious and odd places. The ORBit Relaxation lamp is to help one unwind but also has a natural spectrum white light for reading. I like it but wish it ere a tad bit larger. Thank you for stopping my and sharing your story.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013919598339085102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413414047102371546.post-58261506447625280342014-01-19T17:36:30.127-05:002014-01-19T17:36:30.127-05:00Your response gave me a wonderful idea! Perhaps I...Your response gave me a wonderful idea! Perhaps I can write a short story of his travels, incorporating what I know about him from his visits with us. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog this week!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013919598339085102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413414047102371546.post-75416570243828515752014-01-19T17:32:54.686-05:002014-01-19T17:32:54.686-05:00Thank you so much for hosting R5F! It has helped ...Thank you so much for hosting R5F! It has helped me tremendously. I find myself looking for positive/humorous happenings during the week to share. I look forward to sharing them at the end of an often demanding week. I appreciate your stopping by my blog this week.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013919598339085102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413414047102371546.post-88815199468154110232014-01-19T17:28:27.995-05:002014-01-19T17:28:27.995-05:00I believe cats were given an extra sense, smelling...I believe cats were given an extra sense, smelling cat lovers from miles away! thank you so much for sharing your story with me, always good to know there are others out there going through the same things you are. I appreciate your stopping by my blog this week!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013919598339085102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413414047102371546.post-43201453978206551672014-01-18T02:39:14.843-05:002014-01-18T02:39:14.843-05:00I love Barnes and Noble we don't have them in ...I love Barnes and Noble we don't have them in the UK but when we visited the US we loved our morning coffee there. Viv@Thoughts from the Desktophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730298140439036198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413414047102371546.post-10248987554370972282014-01-17T19:15:28.644-05:002014-01-17T19:15:28.644-05:00Your Christmas cactus is giving you a last hurrah....Your Christmas cactus is giving you a last hurrah.Latane Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745676377589651275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413414047102371546.post-45986519377867372592014-01-17T14:20:18.889-05:002014-01-17T14:20:18.889-05:00I hope you enjoyed your pancakes!I hope you enjoyed your pancakes!The Artful Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01039109515963974739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413414047102371546.post-77901779024883248982014-01-17T12:19:06.332-05:002014-01-17T12:19:06.332-05:00We have one of those 'idiot lives here' si...We have one of those 'idiot lives here' signs on our house, too. <br /><br />IHOP is one of my favorite restaurants...specially for breakfast. Almost always get breakfast when we go there no matter what the time of day.<br /><br />Love that light you got!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413414047102371546.post-55244548246321277472014-01-17T11:18:19.215-05:002014-01-17T11:18:19.215-05:00Imagine the stories George could tell .... endless...Imagine the stories George could tell .... endless!<br />That light looks quite interesting!<br />Swaps sound wonderful ... I need to find some!<br />Have a great weekend!<br />diane @ <a href="http://www.augcott.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">aug's blog</a>diane https://www.blogger.com/profile/15657047642999526311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413414047102371546.post-71638433687870514512014-01-17T09:33:02.578-05:002014-01-17T09:33:02.578-05:00Sounds like George is a survivor indeed! We have a...Sounds like George is a survivor indeed! We have a sign outside our house that says "Barbour Buffett. All animals welcome." :-) Our Chase Bird was a stray that showed up and picked us. Eight years later, I don't know what we'd do without him!Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413414047102371546.post-684079414354284302014-01-17T08:14:17.608-05:002014-01-17T08:14:17.608-05:00do you think your "washer ball" is stuck...do you think your "washer ball" is stuck to something? clothing some where? i was so embarrassed to hear that my hubby was at work & a dryer sheet fell out of his pants ... luckily it was not underwear or something else??! ( :<br /><br />or light - is that for mood lighting or to help with sad/depressing times - like winter. i know a lot of folks are effected by winter & less sun. Elizabeth Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06646711693473956020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413414047102371546.post-3159842526554834132014-01-17T07:31:01.008-05:002014-01-17T07:31:01.008-05:00That George is quite the survivor. The stories he ...That George is quite the survivor. The stories he could tell of his life of traveling.Sarah Huizengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07326211901751159368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413414047102371546.post-61012424224671586572014-01-17T07:17:18.747-05:002014-01-17T07:17:18.747-05:00You've adopted a good attitude about your work...You've adopted a good attitude about your work... just go with the flow! <br /><br />Thanks for the work that you do -- it's so important. And thank you for joining in at R5F this week Diane. xoNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116903234641971344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413414047102371546.post-74399119930068090532014-01-17T07:05:56.057-05:002014-01-17T07:05:56.057-05:00Hi Diane, I'm not sure I've stopped in bef...Hi Diane, I'm not sure I've stopped in before but am so glad I did today! :) I also have a sign on my door that says the same thing. Three years ago an abandoned pub cat found us at West Cottage and Robert tried to refuse him entry but the minute i got to England he was ours. And, as much as I call everything George for exactly the same reason, we found out his mane is Theo and so there it was. We now own three cats in two countries. Crazy life...lol. Loving your IHOP breakfast. I was in San Fran a couple of months ago and stopped in for breakfast. Yummy to the max. Good thing I walk up and down those hill all day and walked those calories off...I think. also loving the mood lamp. In England we have one of those 1970 rotating fiber optic lamps. It's somehow really peaceful to stare at, so I completely understand, and, it seems needed after the weeks you're having with the students. UGH. Chloe has just started the second semester of her fourth year CNMS and is going a little crazy with work, and has 11 more intense weeks to get thru before finals. Hope you have a brilliant and relaxing weekend and no thoughts of students at all. :) Veronica Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288280932510764014noreply@blogger.com