day 30 ......

before tole painting, before quilting I painted watercolors, would sit up a table at the local art marts and sell my paintings ...... here are a couple my proud, supportive mother purchased .......







this was in the 70's.....
countryscapes by cheri

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day 29 .....

this is what's on my lap right now .....some stitching and cinnamon drops I bought last night in Arizona, now in New Mexico ..... going to take a little detour this year and visit Dodge City, better get my hat & boots ready!




my favorite flavors..... any mint, cinnamon, almond, my daughter in law Heather makes a Dutch Almond Cake that I absolutely inhale instantly or eat sparingly to make it last longer, whichever mood I'm in.....soooo good

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day 28 ......

this is a happy day will be leaving soon on our cross country road trip to Missouri ....... exciting because we will be bringing home our two grandchildren that live there back to California for the summer!
A Happy Day indeed although the day I get to give them big hugs and kisses will be even better!



p.s. don't have a clue what happened to some of my blog post pictures, they went PooF! will have to figure this out when time permits.......

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day 27 ......

airing my dirty laundry ...... sharing my so not even close to perfect backside of my piecing .....



my JoY in quilting is not in the perfect points but in the imperfections of my quilts end results ......

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day 26 ......

a few of my favorite artists......
Bill Traylor



Picasso



Jean Michel Basquiat



Peter Max


my grandchildren..... by far my favorite

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day 25 ......

just one of those days ......

have washer and dryer going, television on, steam cleaning floors and have started cooking wild rice in rice cooker so it can cool down for a salad.....
all power goes out!!!! WhaT!
of course, Greg pointed out this letter to me, which I even wrote a note on, when I came home from my sister's from SDGE Co that power will be off between 9-11 today.....
Wonderful Wonderful.....I now have half cooked rice, half washed & dried laundry, half dirty floors and all will sit for more than 2 hours since my nail appointment is at 11...
have not showered yet, please let our water heater be gas or I'm going stinky!

just one of those days.....

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day 24 .....

my favorite television shows ....

Breaking Bad is by far my all time favorite .....



Shameless .....



Call to the Midwife .....



So You Think You Can Dance ......



also watch Downton Abbey, Survivor, Project Runway, Justified, Mad Men to name a few ......

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day 23 .....

rusty, tattered & torn Brodie Ghost Town ..... my dream home

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day 22 .....

today will be a Mammoth shopping day .... i enjoy shopping of any kind fabric, clothes, yarn, thrift store, antiques, window, grocery, souvenirs, for grandkids .....

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day 21 .....

went kayaking for the first time ever yesterday on June Lake ..... a little nervous, I'm not the sporty kind of girl but I always give it a try, enjoyed it and would go again .....


sweet Lucy watching Grammy paddle away ......

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day 20 ......

me ~ mom ~ my sister Barri ~ my daughter Katie ~ Lucy
visiting my sister in June Lake for the next few days ......




Barri showing us how to pose ..... chin down, then look up ......she should have been a model ......



us all trying ...... okay just plain funny .......

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day 19 .......

primitive folk art dolls ...... none made by me, no way, no how, can't stuff!

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day 18 .......

another one of my collections, that i know very little about ...... believe it is from the 40's, Occupied Japan ...... the folk art style talks to me, it's scattered all over the house ......

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day 17 ......

my collection of Coors Rosebud Pottery .....
the Rosebud Cook~N~Serve line was made from 1934-1942 it became the most popular line made by the Coors Porcelain Co. ..... yes the Coors Brewing Co.
all pieces have the raised rosebud design on them .....
have at least one piece of all shapes and colors made, except for the allusive honey pot spoon ..... have two honey pots but alas never have found a spoon ...... someday ......














the cabinet that houses my collection, lots of extra plates, bowls, cups are in cupboards down below ......

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