tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69903918416961271882024-03-05T13:49:33.693-06:00The Dressed Up CottageTerri~terrileeauthorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16285328074771704439noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990391841696127188.post-6561799084081394182013-06-02T14:00:00.000-05:002013-06-02T14:18:40.548-05:00~ Author !! Author !! ~<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;"><b><i>I've been up to something.......</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;"><b><i>And what might that be, you ask?</i></b></span><br />
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Well I've been up to my ears in a labor of love.<br />
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I am thrilled to say that I have published my first novel.<br />
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Isn't she lovely????<br />
(Special thanks to my wonderful graphic designer:<br />
Nicole Spence of Covershotcreations.com)<br />
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I wrote my first book when I was thirteen.<br />
I gladly exchanged the bulk of my sunny days that summer for<br />
afternoons on the back porch at a make shift table surrounded by pens, pencils, and paper.<br />
And I marveled as I watched the little character I had dreamed up take shape and come to life.<br />
That was my first foray into writing, not to be my last.<br />
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I always knew I would write a real book one day.<br />
I was positive there was one rattling around in there somewhere.<br />
I assumed that I would write after I retired, when I had '<i>time</i>.'<br />
Ah yes, the elusive "TIME" that goes hand in hand with "TOMORROW".<br />
But I should have known that all good things come to you in their <i><span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;"><b>OWN </b></span></i>time.<br />
So imagine my delight when this little idea fell from the cosmos and landed in my lap,<br />
just begging to be told.<br />
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My inspirations come on like a tidal wave.<br />
They wash over me in their entirety. Be it decorating a room, or writing a poem.....it comes to me completed. That is the way my creativity works. Always has.<br />
So I shouldn't have been surprised that while soaking in my<br />
inspiration chamber ( the bubble bath)<br />
this story came to me,start to finish; title and characters included.<br />
I could barely scramble out of the bath fast enough to start taking notes of everything<br />
as it was spilling out of my brain. And from that moment on it was a mad obsession to get it down on paper.<br />
I have been Exhausted & Exhilarated<br />
I have laughed out loud<br />
and worried myself silly<br />
with countless hours spent at the computer......<br />
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<i><b><span style="color: #e06666;">(Mr. Wonderful snapped little pic of me toiling away.)</span></b></i><br />
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not to mention drove Mr. Wonderful to the brink ! Yikes!!<br />
But he has borne it all with such patience. <br />
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I've been working working working</div>
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Nurturing this little baby.</div>
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And now I am prepared to send it out into the world.</div>
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I have done all I can. </div>
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And now I must step back and see</div>
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if it has wings to fly.<br />
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And now here it is for all the world to see.<br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><br /></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">check it out on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Back-To-Austen-ebook/dp/B00CW1IMD2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369693050&sr=8-1&keywords=back+to+austen"> Amazon</a></span><br />
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Speaking of working....<br />
I have been busy burning the proverbial candle at both ends for months<br />
as I continued to work full time and spent every free minute writing.<br />
And I think NOW is a good time to take a step back.<br />
Now that my book is done, I would like to take the time to enjoy it.<br />
Writing it is only half the story, for there is still much to be done with promotion.<br />
So something's gotta give! Ha ha<br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><b><i>SOOOOO</i></b></span><br />
this is a fond farewell, for now, my friends.<br />
Thank you to all of you dear and wonderful people<br />
who took the time to stop by for a visit or two<br />
to my little <span style="color: #e06666;"><i>'<b>Dressed Up Cottage'</b></i></span><br />
I loved each and every minute.<br />
I will still make time to stop by and visit all my favorite people in the world and see what you are up to.<br />
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And if you are so inclined<br />
please stop by and visit me at<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">terrileeauthor.com</span></span><br />
or on Facebook<br />
or Twitter @terrileeauthor<br />
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I would still love to hear from you!<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Wish me well</i></b></span><br />
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As a lover of history and pieces of furniture with a story</div>
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you can imagine how thrilled I was when Mr. Wonderful produced this </div>
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We were blessed to inherit 100 beautiful acres of Ozark land steeped in history.</div>
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The little town of Graydon Springs MO was a stop on the rail line on the way to Kansas City </div>
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There was a hotel that boasted mineral springs where people came to </div>
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The hotel burned down long ago.</div>
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And there's not enough left to feed the imagination about the life that was. </div>
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The large store building which housed the Post Office</div>
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is still standing on our property. But only just barely.....nothing left but the shell of the 12" thick walls.</div>
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But we were lucky enough to find this Post Office box</div>
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which my darling hubbs restored.</div>
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The Post Office operated out of this location from 1890-1940</div>
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<i>The Hubbs had a clever idea of mounting the Post Office Box in the wall </i></div>
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This is an old picture from the 60's taken from the railway, noting Graydon Springs.<br />
That little building is NOT the store building I've been talking about.<br />
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A dreary and rainy Saturday spent curled up on the sofa watching </div>
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Anna Karenina</div>
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with your best friend.</div>
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Gail and I were looking forward to this chick day for sometime.<br />
In our little corner of the world.....Anna Karenina didn't hit the theaters.<br />
So.....we planned our own screening when it came out on DVD.<br />
It was visually stunning. A beautiful and tragic love story.<br />
And when one is watching a tragic love story<br />
it is good to be fortified with.....<br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><b><i>Pizza</i></b></span><br />
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of course we made short work of that<br />
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and plenty of snacks!!!<br />
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While we're here at Gail's house I thought I would show you around<br />
just a little bit.<br />
Her house is a lovely oasis of calm, perfectly nestled into<br />
the trees as if it sprang organically from that spot.<br />
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If it hadn't been raining so hard I would have taken some pictures outside.<br />
But we'll just have to be content with the indoor tour today.<br />
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Upon entering you are greeted by a gorgeous fireplace<br />
which pretty much sets the tone for the room<br />
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and then there are lots of things to look at that always<br />
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One of her prized possessions;<br />
A lovely china hutch, refinished by her father<br />
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Gail is a medical transcriptionist who works from home.<br />
I can't think of a prettier room to be cocooned in all day long.<br />
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Her father is a world- famous 'modeler' and built this model<br />
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My pictures don't begin to do it justice.<br />
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Speaking of world famous.<br />
Gail and I have a world famous friendship.....<br />
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Love ya to pieces.</div>
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about Baskets!!!</div>
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I have baskets for everything...<br />
I even have baskets to hold baskets!!!!</div>
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This is Lizzie's basket for her toys.<br />
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This little chest is perfect to hide more toys...this time for<br />
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As you can see one basket is not enough for me.<br />
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Baskets to pretty things up on the laundry room shelf</div>
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Double duty; looking pretty<br />
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This darling little picnic basket found at the parish garage sale<br />
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One of my favorites....I've always been a sucker for a picnic basket</div>
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Ever since I fell in love with 'The Wizard of Oz'<br />
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Perfect for days by the pool.<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><i>Hmmm.....looks like someone else </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><i>likes baskets.</i></span>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><i>A Tisket, A Tasket</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><i>What's in YOUR BASKET ????</i></span><br />
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Terri~terrileeauthorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16285328074771704439noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990391841696127188.post-9119954420408534002013-03-31T06:03:00.001-05:002013-04-01T10:04:54.786-05:00~The Easter Table~<div align="center">
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Mother Hen </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"><i>waiting for all her chicks</i></span><br />
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It's really just a <i><span style="color: #e06666;">nod to a vintage feel.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mr. Wonderful put a fabulous finish on here using</span><br />
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She is my Blue Lady<br />
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A BATHTUB that begs to be filled with bubbles!!!</div>
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I think we are surrounded every day with all these tiny glimpses of the Divine,<br />
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Many times we are unable to see clearly in the moment<br />
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The library fairy is not technically an 'angel' but her feelings would be very hurt if I left her out of this post. So let's you and I just wink wink and agree to include her here today. <br />
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some of the most beautiful examples are found in cemeteries; </div>
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like this lovely 'grieving angel'</div>
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<i><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Hebrews 13:2</span></b></i></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fffefd; color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;"><i><b>Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers,</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fffefd; color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;"><i><b> for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #e5e5dd; font-family: georgia, 'bookman old style', 'palatino linotype', 'book antiqua', palatino, 'trebuchet ms', helvetica, garamond, sans-serif, arial, verdana, 'avante garde', 'century gothic', 'comic sans ms', times, 'times new roman', serif; text-align: -webkit-left;"><span style="color: #e06666;">All God's angels come to us disguised. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #e5e5dd; font-family: georgia, 'bookman old style', 'palatino linotype', 'book antiqua', palatino, 'trebuchet ms', helvetica, garamond, sans-serif, arial, verdana, 'avante garde', 'century gothic', 'comic sans ms', times, 'times new roman', serif; text-align: -webkit-left;"><span style="color: #e06666;">~James Russell Lowell</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Indeed</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><b>In fact sometimes they show up with </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><b>Sometimes they look like this...............</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;"> But more often than not, it is simply this................</span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">Don't be so busy that you miss your miracle,</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">or miss the chance</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">to be someone else's miracle today. </span></i></b></div>
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<br />Terri~terrileeauthorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16285328074771704439noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990391841696127188.post-55334652347591622022013-02-24T11:15:00.000-06:002013-02-24T11:15:06.291-06:00~ Have you met my Secretary ? ~<div style="text-align: center;">
She is a quiet unpretentious beauty</div>
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who adds just a little touch of elegance</div>
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to this corner of the room<br />
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She may have been quiet<br />
but she could hardly have been called a<span style="color: #e06666;"><i> 'beauty'</i></span><br />
upon first glance<br />
when Mr. Wonderful spied her at the Parish Garage Sale<br />
several years ago.<br />
She had been neglected<br />
and left to age without someone to care for her.<br />
But Mr. Wonderful worked his magic<br />
as he rescued her from oblivion<br />
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Now there are many good years left in the old girl<br />
and we are happy to have her live with us<br />
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But don't let her good looks fool you</div>
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she's a model of organization.<br />
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She provides all kinds of cubby holes and little drawers<br />
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to help me keep track of my bits and pieces</div>
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As you can see, she's a working girl.<br />
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<i><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">Are you quite finished looking through my drawers????</span></i><br />
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Searching for the right chair<br />
I went shopping at a little flea market<br />
that is not for the faint of heart<br />
but if one is willing to climb the rickety wooden stairs<br />
to the top floor<br />
to the land of lost and forgotten chairs<br />
you might just be lucky enough to unearth a treasure.<br />
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I love this Toile pattern. 'Garden Toile' in Parchment<br />
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I have always loved desks and all the little accouterments<br />
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Perhaps it's because my Mother was a bookkeeper<br />
and so I cut my teeth<br />
sitting at a big desk in the back office surrounded by<br />
pens and papers and ledgers to scribble on<br />
Give me a new pen and I'm as happy as can be.<br />
Give me stationery<br />
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It's too bad letters are not written anymore</div>
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Because that is what it feels like I should be doing</div>
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when I sit down here</div>
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instead of paying my monthly bills.<br />
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To me, she represents the last of civility<br />
when correspondence was an art<br />
and though I have thoroughly embraced the technological world I live in<br />
cell phones, I Pads, Kindle, Facebook and I'm talking to you<br />
dear readers via the Blog World !!!<br />
There is still a little piece of me that is holding on to the past<br />
by my fingertips.<br />
Although letters may be few and far between these days<br />
I still love to send cards<br />
or sometimes a little note for no reason at all.<br />
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But perhaps I will do something greater here at this lovely desk.<br />
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Perhaps I will take Quill in hand</div>
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and pen the next great American Novel<br />
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<i><b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Who knows???</span></b></i><br />
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Terri~terrileeauthorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16285328074771704439noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990391841696127188.post-20901290010775680452013-02-08T07:53:00.000-06:002013-02-08T07:53:06.153-06:00~ I'm One Year Old Today ~<div style="text-align: center;">
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One year ago<br />
I set out into uncharted territory.<br />
It all started when I clicked the little button marked:<br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>PUBLISH</i></b></span><br />
Would any one find me out there in the blogosphere????<br />
And if they did, what would they say????<br />
I made a commitment to myself that I would give it ONE YEAR.<br />
Rain or shine.<br />
There were many times I felt like giving up.<br />
What's the use?<br />
Who would care?<br />
But I held fast to my commitment and I'm glad I did.<br />
I ( like Sally Field) am so happy to say<br />
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You really like me!!!<br />
All kidding aside;<br />
Though my band of followers is small, it has meant the world to me.<br />
I am grateful for each and every comment.<br />
It means something for someone to take the extra moment to leave a kind word.<br />
Through this little adventure I have met so many nice people,<br />
visited so many lovely homes...<br />
and learned much about myself.<br />
I am proud of myself for taking the leap.<br />
I have enjoyed this past year, learning ,growing and sharing here at my<br />
little Dressed Up Cottage.<br />
So right here, right now ,<br />
I want to say a personal thank you to<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: #e06666;"><b><i>each and every one of you.</i></b></span></span><br />
<i><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><b>So here goes:</b></span></i><br />
<i>Nytescrybe ( Gail;Best friend and partner in crime)</i><br />
<i>PeaceLover</i><br />
<i>Loi Thai from Tone on Tone</i><br />
<i>Kerri from Girl With a Latte</i><br />
<i>Jermaine from French-Kissed</i><br />
<i>Mrs. Rabe</i><br />
<i>Designchic</i><br />
<i>Alison from The Polo House</i><br />
<i>Joan from For the Love of a House</i><br />
<i>Jean from Delightful Repast</i><br />
<i>Christy D</i><br />
<i>Angela Palmerton</i><br />
<i>Debra from Common Ground</i><br />
<i>StagerLinda</i><br />
<i>Kathy from a Delightsome Life</i><br />
<i>Janie form Southern Lagniappe</i><br />
<i>Samantha M</i><br />
<i>Leslie from Trouverlesoleil</i><br />
<i>Pat from Back Porch Musings</i><br />
<i>Christy</i><br />
<i>Baby Girls Pop</i><br />
<i>Miriam from Be Book Bound</i><br />
<i>Mark Norkaitis</i><br />
<i>Pam</i><br />
<i>Tammy</i><br />
<i>Alizabet</i><br />
<i>Jacqui</i><br />
<i>Tina from The Enchanted Home</i><br />
<i>Olive Cooper</i><br />
<i>Margaret</i><br />
<i>Delores from Vignette Design</i><br />
<i>Robyn from Simply Fresh Dinners</i><br />
<i>Nella from Acorn Lane</i><br />
<i>Sharon from Fashion-Isha</i><br />
<i>Christi Taggart</i><br />
<i>Gail Minchew</i><br />
<i>Lorilee of Cackleberry Cottage</i><br />
<i>Patti fro Ivy and Elephants</i><br />
<i>Marianne form Vintage Gal</i><br />
<i>Kim from Savvy Southern Style</i><br />
<i>Brenda from Cozy Little House</i><br />
<i>Marla and Steve</i><br />
<i>Sheri from Red Rose Alley</i><br />
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Whew!!! Thank heavens my list is small, huh?<br />
Thank you also, to all the people who left an anonymous comment<br />
and to all of those who just stopped by.<br />
You were all more than welcome here.<br />
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But the biggest thank you of all goes to:<br />
drum roll please...........<br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><b>MR. WONDERFUL</b></span><br />
my darling husband.<br />
Always my biggest fan ...... and my most vocal cheerleader<br />
in all my GRAND SCHEMES.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Thank you.</span></i></b><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Looking forward</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>to </i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>turning TWO !!!</i></b></span><br />
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Terri~terrileeauthorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16285328074771704439noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990391841696127188.post-55366491707723221072013-01-27T11:47:00.002-06:002013-01-27T12:19:55.495-06:00~Tea for One ~<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><i>Tea for two is always special</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><i>Tea for three or four is a party</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From: Southern Lady Gracious Tables by Phyllis Hoffman</td></tr>
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<i><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">but why not treat yourself as nice</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">as a favored guest?</span></i></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">(A </span></i><span style="color: #e06666;"><i>COUPLE? ........</i></span></b><span style="color: #e06666;">who the heck am I kidding?)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">these two little cookies just look too forlorn....better invite some company</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><i>and Voila' it's a party for one.</i></span><br />
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I realize there is no place I'd rather be than here<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Take that</span></i></b><br />
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Terri~terrileeauthorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16285328074771704439noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990391841696127188.post-47634143436571358702012-12-30T16:44:00.000-06:002012-12-30T16:44:05.404-06:00~ A New Year to care for ~<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'm happy to say that all the hoopla about the predictions from this calendar<br />
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So now we can settle in and think about the new year that<br />
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What will await us in this year of<br />
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I came across this darling little excerpt about calendars a couple of years ago and it truly spoke to me.<br />
I have always replaced my calendar with a little wistfulness each year.<br />
This author captured my feelings on the subject and I thought I would<br />
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<i>By Marjorie Holmes</i></div>
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<i>From her book Love and Laughter. </i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is the season of calendars. They make their bright bustling invasion even before the old year is laid to rest. Calendars, you think, taking down the old one in the kitchen, to replace it with the new. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yet with a tinge of regret, you hold it a minute longer. You know it isn't the illustration that makes you reluctant to part with it. It is the scribbled notations;</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Surprise party at the Englebachs'......</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Dentist, Johnny 4:00....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Graduation....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mark's wedding</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Some of the spaces are crammed with appointments and with reminders. Others bear witness to a child's eagerness: "My birthday," and a picture of the pet he's been dreaming of. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It is tattered and smudged, this packet of papers you hold in your hand. It is fingerprinted and jelly-smeared. Yet it is a rich document of living, for fixed there in pen and pencil strokes are all the things that mattered, the occasions so eagerly anticipated; the parties, the plays, the dances. The hopes, the disappointments, the tragedies. Finished now, over.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And gazing on the new one, so bright, so clean, so unmarked, you ponder; what record will be written there before another year has passed? What shining events to be looked forward to? What trivial tasks dutifully cited, what joys or sorrows?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For the calendar that hangs in the kitchen is so much more than a sheaf of dates...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">it is your family's history. </span><br />
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Terri~terrileeauthorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16285328074771704439noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990391841696127188.post-35862587402908372642012-12-23T11:41:00.000-06:002012-12-24T09:04:41.655-06:00~ Twas the night before Christmas ~<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #783f04;">The goodies have all been baked</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">with that touch of citrus that always smells like Christmas to me.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><br />The silver is picked up by the vintage Art-Deco wine glasses</span><br />
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You never know how and when a new collection will start.<br />
You don't <span style="color: #e06666;"><b><i>set out</i> </b></span>to start a collection.<br />
You're not even thinking about it, when suddenly while out strolling<br />
through the booths at your favorite flea market<br />
you see her..........<br />
there she is<br />
tucked amidst an orphaned tea cup and an old Scooby Doo jelly glass<br />
she is lost and forgotten<br />
but she looks beautiful to you<br />
your heart skips a beat<br />
you must have her.<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><i>The latest object of my affection;</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">has become my latest</span> <b><i><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">OBSESSION</span></i></b><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">Do you recognize her?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">She is the stuff little girl's dreams are made of.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">So many wonderful memories came rushing back when I saw her. </span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">And there you have it.....</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">the beginning of a new <strike>obsession,</strike> collection.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">This called for a new little tree put in place on my bedroom dresser</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">I</span><span style="color: #783f04;">nstead of a traditional tree topper, I believe this calls for......</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><b><i>A PINK SHOE, what else?????</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">a</span><span style="color: #783f04;">nd the quest was on to fill it with all the vintage Barbies of my youth. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">Real Vintage Barbies are out of reach for my pocket book and I really wouldn't </span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">have any place to display them....not quite MY decor. </span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">But these miniature gems from Hallmark are just right. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">I'm only interested in the Vintage Barbies 1959 through early Sixties.</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">with all the pretty outfits I remember. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">Tracking down these tiny treasures on E-Bay has been a lot of fun.</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">Each time a new one arrives in the mail</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">I'm as excited as a little girl.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">Mr. Wonderful just smiles and shakes his head, as I oooh and aaaah over it </span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">and say..." I remember having this outfit"
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It is so sad that the Barbie's today don't have a fraction of the true fashion sense Original Barbie had.</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">She was always so .....</span><b><span style="color: #e06666;">GLAMOROUS </span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">When I'm purchasing Barbie and her clothes for my little Granddaughter, </span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">it's shocking how unacceptable most of her looks are now. It's hard to find pretty clothes.</span><br />
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Needless to say little Granddaughter is captivated by this Barbie beauty;</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">which will all be hers one day. </span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">What little girl doesn't love Barbie? Or big girl, for that matter. Ha ha </span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">Hopefully she'll have fond memories of this sweet tree.</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">And in the mean time....I'm having enough fun for both of us. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><b><i>Now if I could only find .....KEN!!!!!</i></b></span><br />
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Terri~terrileeauthorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16285328074771704439noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990391841696127188.post-48113857212886761902012-12-09T10:56:00.001-06:002012-12-09T10:56:24.521-06:00~It's a Dressed Up Cottage Christmas ~<div style="text-align: center;">
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Little bits of Christmas all through the house.<br />
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And even Lizzie has several ornaments for the tree.<br />
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The most precious one of all, carried home from school in proud little hands.<br />
This loving gift to Mommy always sits at the top of our tree.<br />
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After years of doing a monochromatic color scheme for Christmas of whites and creams and golds,<br />
I went completely outside MY box this year and went with a Santa theme<br />
Blame it on the Grand kids,<br />
But this year, there's lots of red and white and I pulled out all of my Santa ornaments and put them in front<br />
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Even this wacky Santa managed to find a spot, perched on top of a light pole<br />
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An homage to my Swedish roots. This is one of my favorite Santa's .<br />
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And my little Swedish girl always stands next to him.<br />
Isn't she adorable?<br />
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Another little Santa scene on a glass cake pedestal<br />
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A simple vignette on the coffee table<br />
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I hope you've all been good little girls and boys<br />
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Terri~terrileeauthorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16285328074771704439noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990391841696127188.post-15864138157024778062012-12-02T14:52:00.000-06:002012-12-02T14:52:11.899-06:00~Blessed Art Thou ~<div style="text-align: center;">
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Ah, <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><i>Christmas</i></span></div>
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when Mary is released from boxes in the attic</div>
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dusted off</div>
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and given pride of place in manger scenes</div>
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in homes all around the world</div>
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But I love her All Year Long<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sitting on the secretary bookshelf is this petite marble statue, a special gift from BFF. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a treasured little icon carried back from Rome</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Up close. Loving the colors.</td></tr>
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Mary</div>
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a trusting soul</div>
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a gentle woman</div>
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a loving mother</div>
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an example for all women for all time</div>
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yes, indeed<br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">'Blessed Art Thou Amongst Women'</span></i></div>
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She was</div>
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Just a mother<br />
who soothed a fevered brow</div>
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who kissed a skinned knee<br />
whose heart must have broken </div>
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And for all of that<br />
and so much more<br />
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Terri~terrileeauthorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16285328074771704439noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990391841696127188.post-66387610486304485142012-11-25T15:43:00.000-06:002012-11-25T15:43:01.569-06:00~ Let the games begin ~<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We have barely cleared away the dishes from the Thanksgiving table when </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> the dining room table becomes the staging area</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> and <span style="font-size: large;">boxes</span> and <span style="font-size: x-large;">boxes</span>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is where Mr. Wonderful (also known as Mr. Pack Mule)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><b>Hey you're no help!!</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A little behind the scenes craziness here, </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">but trust me somewhere in the midst of all this chaos</span><br />
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Terri~terrileeauthorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16285328074771704439noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990391841696127188.post-23287391656864982872012-11-18T15:51:00.004-06:002012-11-18T15:51:52.616-06:00~Thankful ~<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's that time again, for us to put aside our petty differences</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">All kidding aside</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I <i><b><span style="color: #e06666;">LOVE</span></b></i> THANKSGIVING</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">it's all about gathering your family together and eating as much as you can hold.....</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">what's not to love?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And of course we eat first with our eyes, so I enjoy setting a welcoming table.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is the time, to pull out all the best stuff.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To take the extra time needed to dress a lovely table</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">to think of the small details that will bring a smile....</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">these little things tell your family, how much they mean to you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">But we all know this day is not about the beautiful table or even the food.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is the moment to recognize those things for which we are thankful.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So with head humbly bowed; </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm thankful for little hands folded in prayer </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">as a bountiful feast is blessed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">though my Thanksgiving table starts out with all good intentions</span><br />
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<i><b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">And another happy ,satisfying </span></b></i><br />
<i><b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">Good Old Fashioned Thanksgiving </span></b></i><br />
<i><b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">was had by all. </span></b></i></div>
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Terri~terrileeauthorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16285328074771704439noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990391841696127188.post-3743927204135938072012-11-11T11:16:00.002-06:002012-11-12T08:59:03.032-06:00~ Soldier Boy ~<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>Oh, my little soldier boy</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>I'll be true to you'</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was just 6 years old when that song was a hit. But I remember playing it over and over again and singing along. It struck a chord with me</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Who knew I'd one day be married to my own</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Soldier Boy?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Being married to a career military man was not easy. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Needless to say, it's not a life for everyone. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So here's a big Salute to all the those who have served and a special thank you to their families too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Our family like so many others has pictures lining the walls of family members through the generations who have proudly served our country in the Armed Forces. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We honor them </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One family member in particular stands out, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">He was destined to live the life less ordinary right from the start. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After surviving a tragic childhood accident wherein he was burned over 90% of his body</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">he spent years recovering.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">But he grew straight and strong and was even a Golden Gloves Boxer</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">He was a champion swimmer & diver</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">who swam with Johnny Weismueller ( the original Tarzan). The two of them would challenge one another as they swam between the piers in Lake Michigan.<br />He was the Indiana Jones of the family. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Traveled everywhere, took daring adventures,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">and came home with fantastic stories </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">He was a living legend, whom everyone wanted to be near. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As it seems with so many of those who grab life and live it to the fullest,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">He died all too soon.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> After fighting in both WWII and Korea, his ship hit a mine and was sunk in Viet Nam.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">All that are left now, are the stories we tell . </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And the souvenirs, lovingly carried home from far flung places around the world. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Like these beautifully carved figurines. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">This Happy fellow</span><br />
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And his scary faced counterpart. <br />
The teeth are carved from ivory and fit inside the mouth like a pair of dentures. !!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This pair of beautiful wooden bowls</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Today </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">we honor our heroes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Many from foreign wars long ago</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">and all the brave souls still fighting today. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Though there are some larger than life characters, who seem to garner most of the attention</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">let us not forget</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>they are all heroes.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And a special thank you to my own hero.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My own sweet soldier boy.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">to whom I still sing ( off key)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> of books <em>spilling about.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The smell of a vintage book can immediately bring back fond memories of</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">visiting old book stores in San Francisco with my Grandparents. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Spending hours perusing aisles </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">lined with books </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">that whispered to me</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">beckoned me to sit quietly and let them tell me their story.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> they spilled out everywhere. Two stories tall. </span></div>
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She is the jewel in the crown of Roma.</div>
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Pilgrims travel from every corner of the globe to see her. To stand within her ancient walls and breathe in,</div>
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not only the beauty, but the history of her storied past. </div>
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And I am no different. </div>
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We came upon the Vatican on our first night, as we made a whirlwind<br />
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She was bathed in darkness, punctuated by the tiny glow of lights from within. </div>
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But THIS day, we came back to REALLY see her. </div>
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She was rising out of the morning mist</div>
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I started scribbling in my little pocket journal as we waited in line<br />
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<strong><em><u><span style="font-size: large;">IL Vaticano</span></u></em></strong></div>
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<em>She was built on a rock</em></div>
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<em>in the sands of time. </em></div>
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<em>The rock was covered over</em></div>
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<em>with centuries of stories</em></div>
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<em>hidden in layers of dirt</em></div>
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<em>and bits of bone and ash</em></div>
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<em>which only made her all the stronger.</em></div>
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<em>She is a hymn</em></div>
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<em>made of stone and concrete and glass</em></div>
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<em>that rises out of the morning mist.</em></div>
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<em>Standing as she has always stood</em></div>
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<em>with arms outstretched wide</em></div>
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<em>to gather all her children into</em></div>
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<em>her saving embrace. </em></div>
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<em>Though her polished marble floors</em></div>
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<em>where Emperors have knelt</em></div>
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<em>and her soaring heights might at first </em></div>
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<em>one must remember that her walls</em></div>
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<em>She has lovingly accepted the gifts</em></div>
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<em>of sculpted stone and bits of colored glass</em></div>
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<em>and proudly displays them, knowing each piece</em></div>
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<em>clearly says...."see what I have done for you".</em></div>
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<em>Don't fault her for her beauty,</em></div>
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<em>for it is those who have loved her over the centuries </em></div>
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<em>who have adorned her in glitter and gold. </em></div>
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<em>And if you care to dig under the marble and glass</em></div>
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<em>you'll find the rock buried there</em></div>
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<em>her humble foundation </em></div>
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<em>holding her up for all these centuries</em></div>
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<em>and for all time to come. </em><br />
<em> TM</em><br />
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So with this little love poem to the Vatican, I finish up my series on Rome. I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have enjoyed re-visiting<br />
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this inhabited art,</div>
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this fabulous city;</div>
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ROME.</div>
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And I wave goodbye wistfully, just as Gail and I did as we left the city for the first time,<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">Bye Bye Roma</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><strong><em>the Colors of Rome</em></strong></span></div>
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Our very first taste of Rome, was Gelato. And my taste buds reveled in this new delight. </div>
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We enjoy many cab rides during our stay and I never ceased to marvel at Roman driving. From the outside observer it seems as if there are no rules, no lanes. Scooters scoot between cars dangerously close, all jockeying for position. It seems more like a horse race than a drive. Whenever you come upon a red light, the cars stop and then the vespas come swarming up and fill in any little hole. But the cabbies take it with ease and I am not frightened by the chase. We witness a little bump of an accident. The driver in back throws up her hands and shrugs, the driver in front just shakes his head and they move on.</div>
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This blurry picture was taken at the Villa Borghese. They have a extensive park that is filled with fountains and pathways to explore. Gail and I caught one of the little trams that gave you a tour to get a better look at this vast estate. Unfortunately our driver is a typical Italian and the tram is careening around corners on these little pathways meant to be enjoyed at a more leisurely pace. I can barely ready my camera for a shot, before we have whizzed by it at lighting speed. In what seems like mere minutes we arrive back at the entrance. A little dizzy, but no worse for wear,</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia;">October always reminds me of my trip to Italy.</span></em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">As you open a scrapbook or photo album, </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">BFF and I went to Rome, in the first week of October a few years ago. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">It couldn't have been more lovely.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">In fact everything was PICTURE PERFECT.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">A little back story here: we are NOT world travelers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">But we were determined to do this <em><span style="color: #e06666;">on our own.</span> </em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Half the fun was PLANNING the big event. We spent months with maps and guide books spread out on the tables at Barnes and Noble planning our itinerary. Marking off the absolute "MUST SEE'S" and compiling lists of '"IF WE HAVE TIME'S "</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">We did not go with a tour group, nor stay with friends, nor have any guidance what so ever. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">No we were not Audrey Hepburn</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">but two crazy girls from the Midwest, on a romp through Rome. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Flying by the seat of our pants as it were. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">And if anyone knows me at all, they would tell you</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">"I <em><strong>NEVER </strong></em>fly by the seat of my pants. "</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">It was one of the best times of my life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">I spent the year prior to our trip learning <em>Italian, </em>with the help </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">of travel books and audio CD's. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">So I felt comfortable that I could get by with my<u> little bit of traveler's</u> Italian. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">But of course, almost everyone spoke English. However, they were so charming as I attempted to use my limited vocabulary. Always gracious, always smiling. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">A moment's confession here: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Once Gail and I landed in Rome and arrived at our destination on the Piazza Farnese</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">I had a little panic attack. I said to myself </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">"What the heck are you doing here, halfway around the world in a foreign country where you don't speak the language? Are you crazy?" </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Yes. I was. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">But thankfully my panic attack subsided,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">and I embraced my Roman Adventure. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Our driver, Lorenzo, who delivered us to the Casa Di Santa Brigida</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Not bad huh????</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Gail and I have the same philosophy about traveling. We don't like to cram our days with too many things to do, marking things off of a list on a tight schedule.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">We like to take it slowly. Have a plan, but be willing to abandon it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">And savor every bite. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Running about from sun up to sun down and rushing from sight to sight was not on our agenda. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">We wanted to<span style="color: #e06666;"> <em><strong>LIVE</strong></em></span> in Rome. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">So we structured our days with plenty of<strong><span style="font-size: large;"> time to wander.....</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">and while you're wandering, don't forget to look UP</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Religious artwork and icons are everywhere, no matter the degradation of the buildings or urban blight. Mary and Son look down with care over the city of Rome. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">One thing I know for sure, is ALWAYS find time to get lost. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">The best things happen when you're not expecting them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">What we thought was just an ugly alley turned out to be this charming place covered with ivy. And tiny side streets hide little 'trattorias' ( restaurants) that spill out onto every open piece of avenue. Some places only have room for one or two tables outside, but they are adorable. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">We had lunch 'al fresco' overlooking this piazza with the Pantheon as a backdrop. We had 'tremazzini' , the Italian version of a club sandwich. It had a hard boiled egg, lettuce, tomato, ham and lots of mayo on crustless little wedges and it was delicious!! We sit and relax looking at the fountain and watch all the tourists taking all the same pictures we just took in front of the Pantheon. </span></div>
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In a city where there is an historical site on every street corner, this still has the capacity to amaze. <br />
Perhaps because it's so INTACT. It is not a 'ruin'. When we came upon it on our first night in Rome I said " It looks like Dorothy's house from the Wizard of Oz, and it's just been plunked down here in the middle of this bustling pizza. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">I love the windows. Big open casements. No screens, but shutters. I open them up and all of Rome rushes in. Bells from the church next door ( Feels like I could almost reach out and touch it),the workers voices, scooters everywhere. Men are working on the building next door. There is scaffolding and hammering and <em>SINGING.</em> They wave to us through our open window as we lean out and drink it all in. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Like any city, a quiet spot is a treasure, but I think especially so in Rome. I look forward to this quiet hour each day to collect my thoughts. I would journal, while Gail would nap. On this day when Gail wakes up and we are preparing to head back out our attention is drawn to the window and noise below. It seems as if a delivery of dirt is in process. We can't figure out if the driver is a moron with no clue of how to dump this load of dirt or if this is just typical Italian business. It's hard to tell if people are arguing or not sometimes, because of all the gesturing and yelling. But for this scenario all hands are on deck. Everyone from the construction site is yelling and waving arms and the driver is waving them off. Workers from the upstairs windows hang out and offer their two cents. Finally the driver backs up again and dumps the tiny load of dirt from his little Tonka truck and all is well.</span></span></div>
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Terri~terrileeauthorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16285328074771704439noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990391841696127188.post-42651477560127240392012-10-07T16:30:00.000-05:002012-10-17T13:44:33.181-05:00~To dine with Royalty ~<div style="text-align: center;">
Yes, there are Kings & Queens</div>
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My little band of Royals celebrate their birthdays all within the same week!!<br />
So the decree went out that there was to be a party befitting the likes of the<br />
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I'm always trying to kiss up and get on the good side of the Royal Family<br />
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They are surprisingly MESSY for Nobles<br />
leaving a path of destruction as they ransack and plunder my humble cottage. <br />
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And there are Imperial squabbles aplenty betwixt the Lords and Lady</div>
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Terri~terrileeauthorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16285328074771704439noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990391841696127188.post-33994862262937276762012-09-23T11:03:00.000-05:002012-09-26T10:50:20.952-05:00~Falling around the House ~<div align="center">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I anxiously wait for September</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">as the Summer begins to wind down, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">breathing it's last hot breaths near the end of August. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The rich Autumn colors</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">deep golds, russet, umber</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">MUMS</span>, <span style="color: #b45f06;">SWEATERS</span>, <span style="color: #783f04;">BOOTS</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">candles scented with pumpkin spices and cloves</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Cool crisp mornings</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">the way the sunlight filters through the trees turning the whole world to red and gold</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">watching an impromptu dance as the breeze kicks up a pile of nearby leaves</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Ahhhhh, yes......the pleasure of Fall.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">And it's always refreshing to change things up a bit for the seasons.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Nothing dramatic, I don't go in for a huge 'theme'. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Just a <em>gentle nod</em> as we turn the calender page</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;"> and Autumn nudges her way in.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">So you can see a few subtle changes as the </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><em><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">THE DRESSED UP COTTAGE </span></em></span><br />
<em><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">welcomes Fall. </span></em><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">How about this darling little blue and white ceramic pumpkin?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">and I just loved this charming carved wooden candle holder</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">a</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> little pumpkin under glass, anyone?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Candy corn.... A MUST HAVE</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I'd like to say, this is for the grandchildren.....</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">but let's not kid ourselves.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This is the cutest little jar with a sweet fleur-di-lis on the front</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">although it's hard to see it when the jar is full.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Hmmmm......looks like another<em> 'sign'</em> from my collection.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Yes, Autumn Blessings </span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">to you my friends.</span><br />
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