Winter Wonder Land

I often wonder why I can complain one day and love the next. Today the temps are in the high thirties. So I zipped up my coat, grabbed a cup of coffee and enjoyed the rocker on the front porch. The sun was shining so bright I had to close my eyes. And I pondered the garden with sprigs of green growth pushing their way through the ground.

No it was not going to happen this afternoon or even in a week but it would happen as it does every year. The ground would get warm, and God would bless us with life. I am always in ah of Him. What would life be like not believing? I really don't care what others say, I just think life is so much more valuable with that belief.

So, here I sit, with the sun melting my fears and pains. Dreaming of the coming season. Remembering how in September I would stand on the porch and proclaim without shame, "die plants die". Boy does that sound cruel. But that is what is nice about Minnesota. You move from hot summer days, lots of work in the garden, to fall where you enjoy the outdoors without having to tend to grass and weeds. Winter, sweat pants, shirts and light jackets are the call. You enjoy a blanket and a book by the fireplace. Then spring, wow, God goes to work again and your life becomes full of color and wonder. So, in closing, from my thoughts from the garden, life in Minnesota is once again in balance. Until the next storm. Smile.

God Bless all who wonder into my blog.

Carol

What about those First Born Sons

I am the baby of eight, you wonder what I know about the first born....really not much. But I have lots of first born nephews and I know their plight. Being the baby in the family means everything comes to easily, mostly because the parents are wore out and have seen everything, so nothing is a surprise. Babies do carry their own challenges, maybe a story for the future.

Back to my brother and others who are the first born male. I am sure that the first born is surprised they are sane. This child is the one that will set the stage for all that follow, that's what parents think, but we all know that as years go by parents change views and procedures. Often what they did was kind a crazy and maybe confusing. This child lived through it and so did the parents. Now the parents looks at the child and says, what a great kid, even with everything we did to him.

I designed a card that give the first born a little notification that the parents know how hard it was. Now some of those children have children themselves and will understand the card and the thought even more. I hope you like it.

Just a little more grumbling.....

I know you have better things to do then read my rantings. But really better me than you, don't you think? Unless you live in Minnesota, than I sure feel bad for you too. We know that there will be snow in March, often melts fast, but this morning it was 23 below. So, shout it out loud and clear, so Mother Nature can here it. "Let Spring Begin".

Boy does that feel good. Well, that is all I have to say. Now as most of you, I have to go to work. Wish I had a good picture to add to this but you probably wouldn't appreciate my facial expressions this morning.

Carol
God Bless my readers.

Enough Already...

This was not funny, you say to yourself, what is she talking about, it is Minnesota and winter to boot. I know you are right but this is never easy when you live in denial. Yesterday they talked about a snowstorm. So, I decided that they were most likely wrong and it would go either north or south of us.

But no....it started to snow, and yet here I was still denying it. Let me tell you, it not only snowed, it snow stormed and the temps dropped. Got up to five below, and at least 10 inches of snow. Here is a picture of our steps going up to our deck, they are right outside my drawing room and I don't like the looks.

The weather will stay the same for two days, they say warm weather is coming. Yah right...it sure doesn't look like it. My mind doesn't think think this way, snow up to your nose and melting tomorrow. Fine, I will put a blog up when 10 more inches of snow melt. I just want sun, tulips, and buds on the trees. The spring shell come. Ok, this is enough bad news for the day. I am so cranky today.

Carol
God Bless to my readers.

Card to Love

Back on the drawing board. No... not exactly on but I actually placed my head down in honor of the days lost by going on vacation. No, I loved vacation but I love my art room and missed it. Here is my latest and greatest card. I believe all my creations are wonderful. Don't worry you don't have too..Smile.

This was really fun, I started out with a piece of artwork with notes. I knew it was for a birthday card. And I had hoped that no one would know it didn't sing birthday. But I loved it. I cut the front of the card short. Nice, than what, what do you do with that sliver of paper ? More notes, than what. Since it was a card for a gal, I decided hearts would be the accent. Yahoo. I used a stencil and a paint brush and chalk. What do you think?

The whole card was fun to do. I hope you enjoyed the process it took to get this gem complete.

I find it fun to see where I can go and how I get there. I had an article below that talked about luck or talent. Only time will tell if in years I can still create new and interesting cards. I think I am up for the challenge.

God Bless to my readers

Carol