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Pickling ...

My find from the estate sale is this book on pickling in small quantities.  I love it.  I'll cherish it because it belongs to my friend's mother.

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Butters . Catsups . Chutneys . Brandied Fruits . Mincemeats . Pickles . Pickled & Spiced Fruits . Pickled & Spiced Vegetables . Relishes . Quick Relishes . Sauces . Vinegars

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Fresh Find: Cute tops!!!

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Junior Two ...

In looking through the old First Baptist Church's Loyalty Award Album I had to stop and laugh.  We were in the Junior Two class.  Do you recognize these people?

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These were our fearless leaders...

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And these are their precious 10 year old students...
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Fresh Find:  I like these little black canvas & leather flats from Barney's New York!!!

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Memory ...

I admire people who have a memory.  I honestly don't.  I wish I knew why.  I really do.  It has always been so frustrating.  It is more my recall.  Sometimes Clinton will ask me if I remember something and I don't.  Often after he gives me a "clue" I can vaguely remember it.  You might say that getting old os tough!  LOL  It seems to be worse now, but I don't think it is my old age. ;o)  So, if I don't remember something...give me a few minutes to try and bring it back!!! Life is never dull...if I can remember it :O)

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Fresh Find: Tried the Eni?

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Afraid...

When I think about being afraid, there is really just one time that I have really feared for my life.  We lived in Lubbock while Clinton finished up at Tech after we were married.  We lived in a brand new complex right across from the university on like 8th Street, I think.  First we lived in an efficiency apartment, but after the first year we moved into a one bedroom apartment.  It was the last one on the bottom floor closest to the street.

I was cooking something and needed an ingredient, maybe milk...or bread.  There was a convenience store about a half block down a short alleyway.  People walked there all of the time.  It was just getting dark.  I headed over to get whatever it was I needed.  I paid and as I was paying I stepped back a step and glanced outside.  I saw someone standing outside and felt the hairs on my neck raise up (this happens to me when I am around someone that is bad).

I walked out of the store with my bag and turned the corner to head down the somewhat lighted alley.  As I walked I suddenly heard steps behind me.  As I walked faster, they walked faster.  There was no one else around anywhere.  I glanced back and all I could see was someone in dark clothing.  I walked even faster, almost a run.  They did the same.  As I reached the curb I was running and they were right behind me and as I started to jump across the street their hand was on my shoulder.

I dropped my shoulder and jumped.  I landed on the other side of the street and ran to our apartment door, but I couldn't get in.  Clinton was in the shower and I couldn't make the key work.  The person stood there watching me.  I was afraid.

I knew that God had just carried me over that street and offered me protection.  I never walked to that store again!

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Fresh Find:  What a fun storage device!!!

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I Have Aged...

It's funny how I discover that I have aged.  It comes to me in simple things like waking in the mornings and Mr. Arthur D. Pain is there with me.  Oh, after I get up and move around I'm fine, but it is one sign that I have aged.

I've discovered, too, that mirrors reflect me differently than they use to.  Cheap things they make now!  LOL

What really lets me know that I have aged is when I see pictures of kids that came through our second grade Sunday School department at First Baptist Church here in Plainview years ago. 

As I was browsing facebook I saw this AMAZING picture.  The picture is of a softball pitcher in perfect form.  The picture was taken by my friend Rachel.  She is one of the most creative writers, photographers, and artists that I know.  Rachel just happens to live with the girl in the picture. 

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The little girl's name was Katie. She walked into the second grade Sunday School department that first Sunday and I knew she was special. She was a little girl carrying a heavy load, but she didn't let it get her down. She had many who loved her. I have kept up with her through the years and she has grown into such a beautiful young woman, inside and out!

When I looked at this picture on facebook, I had a flash back to that year in second grade when God blessed me with meeting little Katie...and her family. I'm still blessed to know them!!!

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Yes, I've aged, but I would not trade these special moments for anything.  I'm blessed!!!

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Fresh Find:  How about a few cute giraffes made from soda cans?

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