My Grama's Soul

Photo courtesy:  Better Photo      Sibylle Baiel

GOOD MORNING DEAR FRIENDS..... it is Friday again....my how the time flies.......and time again for my JUST ONE THING give away.... As I indicated....I'm in the pairing down time of my life and want to share with one of you dear friends one thing that I love....but no longer use.  I've had the above sign in various spots around my home...but alas....I've run out of wall space......so I'm offering it for my today's giveaway. If interested......all you need do is leave a comment telling me WHY YOU BLOG...... It is just that simple. Oops forgot to mention winner chosen at next Friday's giveaway ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OK NOW FOR LAST WEEKS WINNER...... IT IS THE BEAUTIFUL MISS JULIE http://idyllhours.blogspot.com OF  IDYLLHOURS Please stop by to visit her and her beautiful blog.....I know you will enjoy your visit!! Hugs to all ~~ Jo   P.S.  Julie.....please send me your address so I can pop this little gift in the mail to you.

THE WITCH IS IN SHE FOUND HER HAT SHE HAS HER CROSS FOR THE VAMPIRE BAT she has found a pumpkin she has stirred her brew THE GHOST HAS GONE BUT HE LEFT HIS BOO PLEASE FLY WITH ME MY SWEET FACED FRIENDS UP OVER THE MOON AND BACK AGAIN PICK OUT A BROOM.... UPON IT SIT REMEMBER... IF THE BROOM FITS YOU MUST FLY IT   Poem by Me and most Pics by Me Dear friends.....I have had such a good time this Halloween holiday.....because of YOU.....and all your creativity and festivities. THANK YOU ALL Hugs Jo  

 DEAR FRIENDS.......THIS IS CERTAINLY DONE TONGUE IN CHEEK....... DECIDING WHICH SPELLS ARE IN........AND WHICH SPELLS ARE OUT...... IN making aqua a primary color embellishing everything on earth with lace holding a tea party where everyone on the planet is  invited and absolutely not one drop of tea is had making everything old.........new and IN OUT turning prince into frog putting pigtails on rotten little boys and girls turning pumpkins into coaches turning mice into horses DEAR FRIENDS.....CAN YOU THINK OF ANY MORE WE CAN ADD.....WE WITCHES CAN USE ALL THE HELP WE CAN GET........teeeheeeee.....haaaahaaaaa....... LOVE TO ALL                                   P.S. thank-you Kelly for the photo. JO

                                      MY JUST ONE THING ~~ EVERY FRIDAY                                                           GIVEAWAY IF YOU ARE A FOLLOWER OF MY LITTLE CORNER OF THE WORLD ....... Most of you know that I do some traveling in a Motorhome in the  summer...... In a Motorhome.....one does not need much STUFF...... SO......upon arriving back to my permanent residence....I REALIZED I HAVE WAY TOO MUCH STUFF..... I'm in the LESS IS MORE phase of life.... SO IN HONOR OF THAT I WILL BE HAVING A SMALL GIVE-AWAY OF JUST ONE THING EVERY FRIDAY....... IT COULD BE SOMETHING HAND MADE LIKE THE ITEM ABOVE......OR SOMETHING I HAVE PURCHASED ALONG MY TRAVELS.....BUT I WANT TO SHARE THEM WITH YOU DEAR READERS....... JUST LEAVE A COMMENT.. TELLING ME WHY YOU FOLLOW ME...... that's IT......SIMPLE......enough Oh I might add another little thing or two....with the package....let's see what I can come up with..... Oh I almost forgot.....winner will be announced at

THIS IS THE MAGNIFICENT OPERA HOUSE IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA....... ENTRY DOORS are under the hat brow shaped windows at the front.. Simply a spectacular piece of architecture. Enjoy..... Jo

My blog posting is usually not about STUFF but I had to post about this wonderful give-away I received from WILLOW AND FIGS .  Marilyn is an incredibly talented artist and an extremely generous lady.  She has an ETSY shop filled with all sorts of wonderful creations.  Please give her a visit. NOW FOR A LITTLE PEAK AT WHAT ELSE I RECEIVED~~ ~~~~   ~~~ Beautiful handmade cards. A wonderful old edition of LITTLE WOMEN...happens to be one of my favorite stories about women. And if the above is not enough she made this beautiful hand knitted neck scarf.  I don't knit so I am always in awe of anyone who has this wonderful talent. Also, included, this beautiful thank-you card for following her beautiful blog......as if a thank-you were necessary. MARILYN,  THANK-YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR ALL THESE BEAUTIFUL TREASURES.  PLEASE BE SURE TO STOP BY TO SEE HER AND TELL HER JO SENT YOU. Have a beautiful week......friends, Jo  

I AM A WOMAN OF A CERTAIN AGE I'VE BEEN YOUNG.....I'M NOW OLD  AND I HAVE BEEN BETWIXT AND BETWEEN PLEASE DON'T IGNORE ME BECAUSE  I AM NO LONGER WRINKLE FREE LESS THAN PERFECT HARD OF HEARING AND COMPOSED OF ACHES AND PAINS I STILL HAVE SOMETHING TO OFFER THIS WORLD AND THIS UNIVERSE "A sage knows there is both the wisdom of the universe and of man ~~ and finds a balance between the two."                                                                            Clara Holm, 101 While traveling we often meet the elderly....who appear alone and ignored.... PLEASE RECOGNIZE THEM .... ALL IT TAKES IS A KIND HELLO AND SOME SIMPLE CONVERSATION... AND ALL OF US WILL BE THE BETTER FOR IT~~~~ Be blessed today dear friends,

 

Ah......at last we are home in our little spot in the Southwest.......It is good to be home.....Don't get me wrong, I am so very grateful that sweet hubby and I get to go on these little adventures........But Sweet DOROTHY said it best "THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME. I know, cleaning and dusting and catching up will be a first priority.....but it   is  so great to be in your one special spot that you almost don't care how much you have to work to put it all back together. I see that Miss Minnette could certainly use some sprucing up.....I found her a few yummy things to wear while I was out galavanting all over our beautiful country. The coach is unloaded.....not everything is put away mind you.....but my sweet bathroom (which needs to be remodeled terribly (O:(O:) awaits....with yes......a  BATHTUB. Can't have one of these on a motorhome so I go a long time without being able to sit in a hot bubble bath. Must be off now.......my hot bath and comfortable bed await

AUGUSTA WALLINHAN "GROCERY SHOPPING" Yee....gads I would have never made it as a real cowgirl BARNCHICK ...where is the Safeway?????  WHEN SHE ISN'T OUT KILLIN' DINNER.....SHE IS OUT FEEDIN' THE CHICKENS SO SHE CAN GATHER THEIR EGGS AND THEN LATER ON....PLUCK THEM FOR ANOTHER DINNER....OH MY  WHAT FUN!!! NOW THIS LOOKS MORE LIKE IT......WAVING YOUR HAT AROUND...SMILIN FOR THE CAMERA AND LOOKING PRETTY IN YOUR COWGIRL SKIRT AND OUTFIT......I LIKE THIS BARNCHICK!!!  teehee I know, I know.....I have to show some barns.....so here we go: THIS ONE HAS CERTAINLY STOOD THE TEST OF TIME.... I THINK THIS ONE COULD HAVE BEEN AUGUSTA'S HOUSE/BARN....I DO BELIEVE THERE WERE SOME TIGHT QUARTERS IN THE WILD WEST!!! (O: BARNS COME IN EVERY SHAPE AND COLOR.....WITH RED BEING A FAVORITE THESE LAST TWO BARNS ARE MY FAVORITES OF THE PICS I HAVE TAKEN ALONG THE WAY IN MY TRAVELS THIS SUMMER......ALL THESE BEAUTIFUL OLD BARNS  WERE IN THE FOLLOWING STATES ALTHOUGH