The 3″R’s” Closed for Business I was talking with my husband the other day about recycling. The biggest recycling company in our area (maybe state or even country wide)went out of business. It left a lot people holding the bag, (well not literally), full of plastic bottles and empty cans of soda and energy drinks. I was thinking that when…
AUGUST 2019 How to think? Lately I have been a spate of articles and blog posts on overcoming physical barriers to health. These articles are usually focused on disease and are intended to give the person a new perspective on life despite their whatever issue is. There are lists ( one said blogging about your disease was bad), helpful hints,…
Writing Club Prompt “Theme Song” @tlwhitaker 2019 “You are going to have to move.” He blurted out. The woman looked a bit confused. “Whatever for?” she replied. She was sitting in her chair, the one no one, but her, liked. That was fine, it was for her anyway. The floral fabric, loudly proclaimed that this was her throne, that no…
As a crocheter and a crafter I use a lot of yarn. I never really gave the type of fiber I was using much thought as I use what works for my project, whether it be cotton or acrylic yarns. I sometimes use what I call Artisan yarns, those made in small batches from hobby farms. My main focus as…
Emphysema Update June 2019 I think I am finally over my exacerbation. For those who don’t know, an exacerbation is what they ca;l it when a common cold, flu etc lingers and messes with your lungs. Your lungs are one of the first defenses in your immune system and if they are already comprised, they have a hard time fighting…
I have been on this earth for 57 years. I have been a mom for 38 years. I have been sober for 35 years. have been married for 34 years. I have been a grandma for 8 years. I have been diagnosed with emphysema for 8 years and I have been smoke free for 7 years. All those years, I…
Yet during his prime, there was a battle he could not win and was forced to retreat with undue hast. He was defeated by bunnies, cute, furry, hoppy bunny rabbits, an attacked that was both relentless and adorable.
Horses always seem like just big dogs to me. Loyal and smart they can be your best friend. When I was a kid, I was down right horse crazy. When I wasn’t riding, I drew horses, I thought about horses and I read about horses. Here are three stories about horses.
If you can dream you can stitch it. A while back I wrote about and gave the pattern for the Tulip Stitch. http://theblogofteresa.com/crochet-tulip-stitch In that post I also included the Elephant Stitch. Now I give you the Abstract Cat Stitch. It is very cute stitch and makes a great scarf, hat , blanket, heck, anything you can think of. The…