Adornments by Lynn

Today is yet another cold, blustery February day. We’ve had lotsof snow and ice this winter and I’m ready for Spring! So I tracked down some quotes about it:

The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month.
- Henry Van Dyke, 1852 - 1933

The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough.
- Rabindranath Tagore, 1861 - 1941

I value the friend who for me finds time on his calendar, but I cherish the friend who for me does not consult his calendar.
- Robert Brault

This terrific book has patterns and techniques to teach anyone to make Chain Mail Jewelry.

I usually don’t pay much attention to the many joke emails that go around. After all, it seems like the same twenty or so just keep making the rounds. But then today, I got this one. It’s hilarious! Enjoy:

• Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they’re serving rum balls.
• Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. Like fine single-malt scotch, it’s rare. In fact, it’s even rarer than single-malt scotch. You can’t find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It’s not as if you’re going to turn into an eggnog-alcoholic or something. It’s a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It’s later than you think. It’s Christmas!
• If something comes with gravy, use it. That’s the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy . Eat the volcano. Repeat.
• As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they’re made with skim milk or whole milk. If it’s skim, pass. Why bother? It’s like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.
• Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other people’s food for free. Lots of it. Hello?
• Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year’s. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you’ll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.
• If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don’t budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. They’re like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you’re never going to see them again.
• Same for pies. Apple. Pumpkin. Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or if you don’t like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?
• Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it’s loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards.

One final tip: If you don’t feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven’t been paying attention. Re-read tips; start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner.

Remember this motto to live by:
“Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming “WOO HOO what a ride!”

Have a great holiday season!

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It’s called “The Dutchess” from Fergie’s new line of handbags. I also write a Fergie Fan blog for b5media and recently wrote about her new line of handbags. There’s this one in particular that she carries herself and I want one too!

*sigh!*

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I know I haven’t posted to this blog in months, but I’ve been extremely busy. But for my friends who want to see my lovely daughter and two granddaughters, here’s one of the pictures I took last time I was at their house:

And here’s a great picture of my granddaughters:

Democracy is the art and science of running the circus from the monkey cage. ~~ H. L. Mencken

Here’s a couple of clips of my friend Roshini dancing at her church. (She’s the really tall one.) Isn’t she great?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GN0zcS3LVs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd-iSk2hdrw

As a blogger, I’ve learned to really enjoy subscribing to other blogs. Not only do I have fun reading all kinds of points of view, but I learn a lot too.

Here’s a post on a blog I follow that gives us roughly 60 new and original recipes for cupcakes. I feel like rushing to the kitchen to bake some….

 Enjoy!

My friend, Philissa is a terrifically talented cake decorator. In fact, she made the most fabulous wedding cake for my daughter’s wedding. Now she’s decided to venture into the world of the blogosphere.

Welcome, Philissa! But I warn you…blogging is addictive! 

Everyone go visit Philissa’s new blog and tell her how great it looks!

Photo of the Room the Boy Stayed in - Glowing Slightly!

Thanks so very much to Olivia for sending these photos!!

Here’s the third one. (Be sure to click to see it larger on Flickr.)

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