I have been fumbling around for the past week trying to figure out what has gone wrong with my NEW camera- yes, NEW! I apologize for missing Fridays post. For some strange reason, my camera is only letting me download select pictures from it, and IT selects them. I have been trying to get pictures of some wonderful vintage wallpapers my friend Holly brought me when she visited, and photograph some wonderful new items for my website. I’ve had little luck with either. To my relief, Holly has just posted many of her papers on her site. Her pictures are always delicious, so it may be more fun to just go see her pictures.
I also wanted to show progress on some of our home projects, but hang in here with me. Most of you know how far I am from a City, so if I need a new camera, it will have to come from an online source, or it will be awhile.
For as long as I can remember, I have been a Journaler – I’m pretty sure that’s not a word, but we all know what I’m talking about. I have books dating back to my preteens and a current one beside my bed. I think journaling along with collecting is somehow embedded in my DNA. I know that my grandfather practiced it, and I began before I knew that he too recorded bits of his days in a day planner. In my early twenties, he told me that His journals someday will belong to me. I’m sure my children, when they are grown and I am senile, will find mine more than entertaining. Even now, I get a good laugh at some of my earlier musings. When I was younger, I added much more than words to mine. I glued things, drew things, and depending on my age at the time, you might find anything from concert tickets to magazine clippings. My more recent journals include: recipes, lists, goals, ideas, books to read, and things my kids have said, done, or given me. It is also where I keep my ongoing To Do lists. It’s nice to look back, when I’m wondering what in the world I did last week, and read that I really did actually get a lot done. Now, I’m as busy as the next person, and I know how we all like to think we are busier than the next person, but really, it takes less time than brushing your teeth, and its a wonderful ending to a good or bad day.
The reason I’m hanging this all out, I am giving you background to the origin of some of the tid-bits of information I’m about to share. I’m not sure where some of it originally came from- some of it I do. Some of it I wrote, and some of it is borrowed. When I do know which is which, I will give credit where credit is due. The following I found in my Journal that dates back to my first year of marriage- that’s ten years ladies. I’m not indulging anything personal, so don’t worry- just pieces. Enjoy!
The Primary imagination is a living power-
Refuse to Be a Slave to Your Assumptions- it’s never becoming!
Don’t Be Afraid To Take Yourself Seriously
-go gently and slowly
-mistakes are necessary; stumbles are normal
-don’t judge yourself harshly
-it’s impossible to get better and look good at the same time
-I have good ideas
-It will not upset anyone
-It’s not too late
The Very Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in the World
2/3 C. Crisco
2/3 C. Butter
1 C. Sugar
1 C. Brown Sugar
2 tsp Vanilla
2 eggs
1 tsp salt
1 tsp soda
31/2 C. Flour
375 degrees for 12 minutes
I challenge myself not to criticize unless I am willing to help.
I challenge myself to think before speaking.
I challenge myself to be myself, know myself, and laugh at myself.
I challenge myself to stand up for what I believe, and question that which I know to be wrong.
I challenge myself to look to the future with a feeling of confidence.
I challenge myself to be dissatisfied, to constantly seek improvement in my world.
I challenge myself to keep my priorities and promises.
Easy Bread
2 pkgs dry yeast
2 c. water 110 degrees
1/3 C. Sugar
5-6 C. Flour
Salt
Or
3 C. warm water
2 ½ TBSP yeast
½ C. sugar
Mix let stand till bubbles.
Then add ½ C. melted shortening
And 1 ½ tsp salt
Then add enough flour to make workable, but not sticky- knead 10 min.
“Vain attempts to imitate others will I no longer make. I will display my uniqueness.”
“I will not weep and complain, for their disease is contagious. Let them join the sheep. The slaughter house of failure is not my destiny.”
Both quotes are from The Greatest Salesman in the World. Apparently, I read this book that summer, because I had numerous quotes from it. I’ve read it more than once. If you have not read this book- you must!
“When I make a cake I also prepare a few homemade cakes mixes.”
I still do this with most things. Just yesterday morning, I made Egg-In-Toast. (you know where you cookie-cut a circle in your toast and scramble and egg inside?) I am always trying to make the most of one mess, so I used all the eggs and all the bread and made Egg-in-toast till I had to have my kids at school. When I came home to get ready for work myself, I separated them with parchment paper inside freezer bags and tossed them in the freezer. Today I didn’t have to make Egg-In-Toast nor will I for awhile; we just pop them in the toaster. No additives or preservatives!
Well, that’s enough for today! I know, it all makes me wonder about myelf.
August 31st, 2007 by 
missduff
Spooky Crows! This is the large version. Watch in the next photo for the small one clipped on the branches with the great Boo party flag! 
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