Friday Potpourri

Ahhh Friday

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the week is done and when it gets to this time

we look back and wonder where the time has gone

January almost over and here we are

getting ready to welcome February

the month of hearts and love

if you are into that kind of thing.....

My favourite band ever is The Eagles

I was fortunate enough to see them in concert in 2008

I cried and sang along with each and every song

it was a night I will never forget ~ their songs weave through my life

like threads in a quilt

ahhh the memories each song sparks

so yes I did cry when I heard of Glenn Frey's passing

what an artist ~ songwriter ~ singer

Thank You for the music Glenn ~ may you RIP

from my fav song ~ Desperado

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 Wednesday night I picked up my niece Sam

we grabbed a quick bite then it was off to Michael's for a little girl time

that place really is dangerous

but armed with coupons and some great sales

we came out happy ~ not only with our new items

but with the time we spent together

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I am always looking for new recipes and last week someone posted this one to facebook

it looked good so I clicked on the link and then pinned it

I made it last night and it was yummy!  It's called a taco braid and its really easy to make

a recipe to add into the rotation

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I got most of my craft room straightened out on Sunday

you see I went out and bought fabric the day before to make a ruffled apron

and the room needed to be done before I could start

there is a method to my madness

so now when the mood strikes me ~ I can get right to it

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we have dinner plans out this weekend but other than that

it is free and clear which is fine with me

time to get a few things done ~ maybe bake some cookies

and spend some time cozied up reading or watching movies

that IS the best part of this time of the year.

enjoy your weekend

Friday Potpourri

Hello there

and happy Friday

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it's been a cold snowy week

trudged through drifts to get to work on Wednesday

then it cleared off and the wind came up

making way for bitter cold temps

makes me wonder once again why I live here

then I remember April through October

and know that it is worth it....... or at least that is what

I convince myself

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I found myself smiling on the way home tonight

making note that the days are getting longer

and how pretty the sunset was

positive thoughts makes a positive life

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although it is easy to go into hibernation mode

nesting ~ making soups and comfort food

catching up on recorded tv ~ movies and reading

I am going to attempt to complete one big project a month

and this month is my craft room

since we moved everything upstairs

and started living in our living room

the basement has become a dumping ground

so this weekend I have a plan

put on some music and get to work

wish me luck

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I made this soup when I did my cooking challenge a couple of years ago 

it was so good and easy ~ I think this weekend will be the perfect time

to make it again.

Happy Weekend

Friday Potpourri

It's Friday afternoon ~ just past one

and I have the day off

I was debating on whether to get everything done that I need to do

today so I will have the entire weekend for me

but

I turned on the tv and picked up the laptop

so here I sit ~ still in my jammies

typing away

there is still a couple of remnants of Christmas hanging around

so I will get those put away ~ finally

and get the house back to normal at some point and time

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cooking is also on the agenda

a big batch of spaghetti sauce and some white chicken chili

no baking though ~ there are still some cookies lingering about

and more chocolate than necessary ~ but my chocoholic hubby will take care of that

in time for valentines to roll around!

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so I will putter about ~ read when I want to

maybe watch an old movie or two

these early days of January should be filled with promise 

of all things new and sparkling

but for some reason I am in a bit of a funk this year

the anniversary of Dad's passing was on the 6th

15 years ~ wow ~ time goes by

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so I have some goals this year that I mentioned in my last post

and one of them is taking care of me

my mental health along with my physical health

as they are equally important to me

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I want to connect with friends in person

it's ok to make plans on Facebook or by texting

but to actually meet up ~ have coffee or dinner

go to a movie or shopping

or just have some couch time talking and catching up

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so that's me in a nutshell

not the most exciting ~ but it's all that I have so far

wishing you a wonderful weekend

xo

Happy New Year

Friday morning I got up feeling refreshed and ready to greet the day

of course when you were in bed by midnight on 

New Years Eve ~ that can happen

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we had some big plans ~ fondue next door

and then some games

maybe some bubbly and noise makers

and home not too late

when I got home from work ~ hubby was in bed

sick as a dog

I know he did not feel up to going out at all

but you cannot cancel at 6pm on New Years Eve

so a trooper he was

we went over for dinner and home just after 10

cold medication ~ check

and I tucked him into bed ~ Happy New Year baby

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I did make dessert which was the Tolberone chocolate fondue

and although I have not had it in years ~ it was better than I remembered

and with a shot of Kahlua in it made it all the better

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so Friday I puttered ~ put the gifts away from under the tree

hung the new calenders

drank coffee ~ then switched to tea

collected things ~ organized things

napped ~ read

then my Mom, brother and his girlfriend arrived with supper

for as far back as I can remember ~ we have always had Chinese food

on or around New Years Day

so we pigged out ~ chatted some more

changed into my jammies and snuggled on the couch 

hubby was feeling a little better after spending the day in bed

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Saturday was my work day

it was banish Christmas from the house

and why it is not as joyful as putting it out??

I spent 4 hours boxing and packing and that did not include

the tree ornaments

it is all gone now and although everything is not back where it goes

that is something I can work on this week

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So I decided that I am not picking a word

but I am setting some goals

I commented on a post tonight

that with age comes wisdom

there are certain things I will no longer put up with

I am too old for drama in my life

I have to distance myself from some people

and embrace others

speak my mind

and filter when necessary

and always remember to sing along

and stop and bust a move if the feeling comes over you.