Due to a few last minute cancellations…
We have a few openings in Saturday’s Holiday Workshop.
It’ll be a fun day of Holiday Crafting, Good Friends and Yummy Food.
Oh… Did I mention everyone wins a Door Prize?
Email me at: suesholidayworkshop@yahoo.com to sign up.
I was recently thumbing through a magazine and noticed a week of dinner plans.
Each meal was designed to be ready and on the table in 45 minutes or less.
While I like the idea, I looked at the menu and said to myself.
“My family would never go for that.”
Black Bean Burgers with Srirachi Aioli and Greek Cucumber Salad?
Seriously, I wouldn’t even know where to start.
At the risk of sounding horrible… (Healthy Moms close your eyes)
Here’s what my Busy Summer Menu looked like for the week:
Mon: Ham Steak, Cheesy Potatoes, Green Beans
Tues: Fiend for Yourself Night (Baseball Practice, Dad out-of-town) aka leftovers
Wed: Crockpot Italian Beef, Baked Mac and Cheese and because we had three extra teen-age boys show up I added a Wal-Mart Pizza for good measure. (total of 9 for dinner)
Thurs: BLT’s and Chips. (Baseball Practice, Dad out-of-town) Of course, Dad/Grandpa stops by and offers to take me to Cracker Barrel. Who am I to refuse? BLT’s another night.
Fri: Pizza Night (of course!)
Now if this isn’t your idea of good meal planning, please don’t throw me under the bus just yet.
Once school starts, I’ll do much better. (I hope)
Until then, you can enjoy your Grilled Steak Panzanella with Pickled Vegetables and Bourbon Peach Limeade without me.
I like my blog to be light-hearted, a positive creative place where you can go to
get a little creative inspiration and maybe even a little chuckle from time to time.
I like to keep it light.
I try to be a positive person and most of the time I think I am.
But… today since I’m not feeling quite as inspired or as positive I thought I’d share the
reason why. (I’m still trying to look at all the positives)
Tuesday night after returning from a baseball game.
I went upstairs to find this.
Three weeks ago, we broke down and finally decided to replace the 25 plus year old
air conditioner for the upper level of the house. (not an inexpensive purchase)
Something on the unit malfunctioned causing a leak, the pan underneath the unit which has
the safety that should have shut the machine off didn’t work. (insert long technical explanation)
Of course, the company is extremely apologetic and are doing everything they can to make it right.
But currently, the unit malfunctioned again last night. There is more water and they are
cutting more ceiling as I type. Still I’m trying to remain positive.
Here are the reasons I’m trying to stay positive:
Life Happens, Crap Happens!
(Here is my bedroom as of yesterday)
I’m just trying not to let it get to me. Even though it’s going to get real hot today and I can’t work in my studio. Still, I have every confidence that the problem will get fixed and everything will work out fine. I’m just a little sleep deprived with all those giant fans blowing constantly in the next room.
So stay cool out there today and try to have a great day. (I may just float in the pool)
Thanks for letting me vent.
The past week was such a mix of emotions.
It started with unexpected news, a trip out-of-state, hugging the necks of family I hadn’t
seen in quite a while and saying good-bye to a very good man.
While it was extremely sad, we also left with a good feeling of being reconnected.
After arriving home late the night before, Saturday morning, I joined a group of my
classmates at my old alma mater and we all took a tour of the high school.
While some things hadn’t changed much at all, there were several new additions and changes.
I had my camera in my pocket the whole time and only managed three pictures. (that’s not like me)
I’ve always loved “A” building. (the original high school)
I was talking too much and wandered off with a few other classmates and didn’t get the whole tour
of “A” building. (kind of like me in high school)
A few years ago, there was talk of tearing it down, I’m so glad they didn’t. So much history.
This building was special because both of my parents and their siblings walked the halls of this place.
Until recently, my dad’s graduating class of ’49 picture was hanging on the walls.
I had hoped to take a picture of that.
I hadn’t walked these halls in 35 years. (it was surreal)
This was the part of the reunion I was looking forward to the most.
Since, I had missed the Friday night mixer, this was the ice breaking point for me.
Saturday nights reunion was filled with blinding rain and close to 100 people stuffed into an old barn.
Even though there was a few leaks, I thought the ambiance was fun.
A party like this 35 years ago, would have been epic.
With all the old pretenses gone, it was great reconnecting with old friends.
Some I hadn’t seen since graduating 35 years ago.
Even though I had serious trepidation about the event, I was so glad I went.
Congratulations goes out to Pat S. she is the winner of the Cupcake Cling Stamps
from Serendipity Stamps.
Thanks to everyone who participated. I loved hearing from you all.
It’s nice to know your out there.
Hmmm… I think I should have another Give Away sometime later this month.
Make sure to keep stopping by. (and keep those comments coming)
FYI: Did you know that Sue’s Creative Workshop is being seen all over the world?
Last month I had visitors from 24 countries. (Kind of exciting, don’t you think.)
Free Printable Quote courtesy of Living Well Spending Less
“I Did It, I Really Did It!!!
I AM FINALLY ON DAY 31 of “A New Month, A New Challenge”.
To be honest, there were a few days when I wasn’t sure I could complete it.
Some days, I felt like the little engine that could, “I think I can, I think I can.”
I’ve learned a lot this month, a few good a few bad.
Here are 10 things I learned:
Thanks for sticking with me this month. (more to come in June)
Hello Washington Good Neighbor Days…
Forget what I said the other day, “now” it’s officially summer. (The carnival has come to town.)
One of the things I love about Washington is its Good Neighbor Days.
Rides, Entertainment, Fireworks, Cherry Taco’s… What’s not to love.
For many, “Good Neighbor Days” has taken on a deeper meaning here in our hometown.
Even a tornado can not squash our Community Pride and Spirit.
Little Trivia: The Washington Good Neighbor Days Festival started back in the 70’s and kept that
name for over 20 years until it’s change to “Cherry Festival”. (you know Washington, Cherry Tree)
This year, I think everyone’s happy to see the name changed back to Good Neighbor Days.
This is the year I’m finally going to try a Cherry Taco!
The weather’s finally turned warm and I’m still making Snowflakes.
Want to know why? Here are just four of the reasons…
I make 3″ felt snowflakes that I sell in my Etsy Shop. (I’ve been making them by the hundreds.) And… these ladies (and others) have been buying them all up. I think these dresses are just adorable and I wanted to share them with you. Makes me wish I had a granddaughter to buy one for.
So…Since I make so many snowflakes I figured I should at least watch the movie. When I went to the video store I was put on the wait list. (really?) I finally watched the movie “Frozen” with my little buddy Nicholas last Saturday. What a sweet movie. (now I get it!)
If you have any little girls that are hooked on the movie “Frozen”, you might want to check out these lovely ladies.
Disclaimer: I am not a “foodie”.
My husband and I have been on a “real mash potato” kick. (unlike the instant I usually make)
Last night for dinner, Jim volunteered to peel the potatoes. (Who I am to stop him?)
Anyway…he made enough potatoes to feed at least 6-8 people.
Usually unlike me, I decided to save the left overs. (I’m so glad I did)
On a whim, I decided to try my hand at potato pancakes.
I have to admit I’ve lived a sheltered life, I have never had Potato Pancakes.
With the first attempt a flop, I decided to add a little flour and bacon bits with a little more grease
to the pan. I was so excited at how good it looked that I grabbed one of my “pretty” plates.
I topped it off with some shredded cheese, a little sour cream and added a piece of left over ham.
All I can say is “YUM”. (and… I wish I had a little more left-overs)
Can’t wait to try it again.
Fun little trivia: When my daughter was little she’d say, “I only eat the kind from the red box”.
This time of year it’s Graduation Time. Time for all those “know it all Seniors” to Graduate. I remember it like it was yesterday.
A month or so ago, I received an invitation for my 35th Class Reunion. Has it really been that long?
My son came up to me while I was looking at my old High School Year book and said to me “I’m glad I didn’t have to live during that time, everyone looks so weird.”
I said, “What do you mean weird, we weren’t weird.”
I had my signature look, the old man’s vest “borrowed” from the Drama Club Prop closet, my long knotted scarf hanging loose around my neck. I was cool!
I remember 1979, rolled up “Chic” jeans, Disco, Bee Jees, Saturday Night Fever (my first “R” rated movie), sleep-overs, Steak and Shake on Main Street, my first plane ride (to Hawaii!!!) and a few other things I probably shouldn’t mention.
Anyway back to my reunion…
At first, I couldn’t decide if I wanted to go.
I was afraid that if I didn’t go I’d regret it, but, not sure how I’d feel if I did go. All the old insecurities came racing back. I do not look anything like that freckled face, skinny 100 lb. girl with the long dark hair (and signature look). But of course, I’m sure no one else looks like they did either.
So… I did what any gal would do, I messaged my girlfriends.
After much discussion and procrastination, It was decided that we’d all meet and drive together. It was also decided to ditch the hubbys and go stag. Just like old times. (Girlfriend code, of course!)
In a few weeks, we’ll meet at the old High School for a tour and then later in the evening we will all meet in the country for our reunion to be held in a barn. We’ll dance to the music played by an old classmates band and probably have a night we’ll be talking about for years to come. It’ll be fun seeing the old gang to talk, laugh and catch up. (and I’m sure we’ll all have an extra pound or two)
I wish I knew where that old vest was, I really should have returned it by now.
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