How about a bit of a pirate teapot today?? Or at least I think it is a pirate. Or maybe a hobo. What do you think? An Ebay purchase and for those who wonder it is stamped with Made in Occupied Japan which is a collectible for a group of interested folks. This is what I found on that subject from the antiques website Kovalls.com: Occupied Japan was printed on pottery, porcelain, toys, and other goods made during the American occupation of Japan after World War II, from 1947 to 1952. … [Read more...]
Jun 17, 2013
Old School Blogging
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Old school blogging---Susi from Boca Frau tagged me in this fun meme and today seemed like the right day to do it!!! Hop over to see what Susi's answers were by clicking here! So here we go----filling in the answers Alphabet Style! A. Attached or Single? Very attached to Mr. Wonderful ! Married for almost 31 years---known him since 1978! B. Best friend? Has to be my friend Ann from Mooresville, North Cackalacky. Love her! C. Cake or Pie? Pie if it is a good one! But a … [Read more...]
Jun 14, 2013
Friday Blog Hop Time
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Today is Friday and Friday in my world means it is time to join with Hilary at Feeling Beachie for her weekly blog hop! This week I am co-host so that means I came up with a couple of the statements. This is the only blog hop that I keep up with so I try to throw some support her way when I can---make sure you go check out her blog by clicking here (a new window will open up in your browser). Now without further delay let's join in the fun! The statements are: 1.Sometimes I wonder if … [Read more...]
Jun 13, 2013
I May or May Not Be A Caribou
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It is suddenly clear to me. I have caribou blood in me even though my 23 and Me profile did not indicate it. You see---I click when I walk. Just the left knee--not the right but there is a definite clicking sound when I walk. I noticed it a couple years ago and I suspect it is just further notice of my continual and ever present aging. If I walk straight legged it does not click but according to my husband it is not very attractive to see me walking in that … [Read more...]
Jun 11, 2013
Teapot Tuesday Frank Lloyd Wright Style
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What could be a more perfect teapot for someone who lives in Mason City, Iowa --home of the last standing Frank Lloyd Wright hotel than a teapot that pays homage to the man himself??? I found this cute teapot on Ebay quite by accident and was thrilled when I won the auction a while ago. It was listed as follows: Frank Lloyd Wright Tea Pot Art Institute of Chicago 1993 COPCO Stained Glass. … [Read more...]
Jun 10, 2013
He Had Fun Despite the Snack Deficit
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We all have routines. Some more than others. This weekend was further evidence to me of how much patience my sister in law has and how blessed we are to have the family that we have. Let me explain. Chris and I had planned to take Carlton to Minneapolis for an overnight trip . On the agenda: the Mall of America, the Minnesota Zoo and a stay in a hotel with a pool. Well, we can check all those things off now and I "think" it was successful. Sometimes it is hard to tell but no blood … [Read more...]
Jun 8, 2013
River City Sculptures on Parade–The Final Post
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This week I have been sharing the sculptures that are featured here in Mason City for a special exhibit that the city is hosting. The sculptures are on display, voting is taking place and most of them are actually for sale also. It was a fun afternoon checking them all out and snapping some shots of them. Chris's brother, Carlton, had fun walking the tour with us and checking them all out. We all picked our favorites and on Monday Carlton turned in our official ballots at the library . … [Read more...]
Jun 7, 2013
Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday
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Friday Fill In's are here!!! Thanks to Hilary at Feeling Beachie who hosts this every week. It gives us all a chance to fill in the blanks! Join up by stopping by Hilary's and putting in your link!!! Today's Fill In's: 1. I love that my _____ has _____ because now I _____ 2. Sometimes I wonder how people lived without ____ in the past 3. I love to get ____ in the mail because ___ 4. I If I could change the temperature today to____________ then________________. My answers: 1. I … [Read more...]
Dangled Carat
My friend, Hilary, from Feeling Beachie fame has written a book and I was privileged to read an advance edition of it months ago. It is a great memoir based on the commitment issues that her now husband, Marc, had and how they worked through it. It is a really great book and I am privileged to have read it before it was actually published. Hilary is working on publishing options and has the book in the hands of two agents right now so things are looking very hopeful that this book will … [Read more...]