Brendan dug out the old baby bathtub when we were moving storage stuff. Repurposing at its finest. ; )

Actually, no. We are having computer problems which are forcing a blog hiatus.  We hope to be back in business before too terribly long.  Please bear with me until then.

Heather Bailey is a clever woman. I knew her for her fabric line but check out what else she has up her sleeve.  Trash Ties for your hair.  Yeah huh, trash ties. And they really do look good.  But, whooey, $13 plus shipping for a giant trash tie. Sigh. We will play with some actual trash ties and see if they show enough promise to invest.

Dominion Family is signing off. Please read what she has to say first. It may well explain what follows here in time.

I haven’t forgotten L.  I haven’t actually written L but it’s in the works. I have a husband home this weekend so it will have to fit into family plans. If nothing else will shoot for Monday. I don’t know if anyone is actually on L?  If so, my apologies. : /  There is just no fast way to knock these out.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Hey all, I wanted to thank you for all the positive mail you have sent. It means more to me than I can say. We have appts this week to get Colin fitted for his new wheelchair.  I am finishing the reorganization of the Christmas stuff before it goes into storage and we are moving Brendan into a new bed(room) as well.  So, that explains the absence.

I have been reading your questions however and plan to address those in the coming days so bear with me please. : ) 

God bless!

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Here in this pretty world Gallantry took its last bow… Here was the
last ever to be seen of Knights and their Ladies Fair… Look for it only in books, for it is no more than a dream
remembered. A Civilization gone with the wind…

Was it only a dream or did we watch dozens and dozens of hoop skirts twirl around the dance floor for hours yesterday?  Knights and their Ladies fair.  It was the annual Civil War Ball and oh, was it a sight to behold.Asher and Alannah and their friends donned period costumes and learned the Virginia Reel, the waltz, the Military Two Step and more. They promenaded around that hall for hours and were happy as clams.

We have lost a lot by way of gallantry. These teens were instructed in etiquette such as being introduced, dance cards, the need for gloves and never touching your dance partner with nor on bare skin even if that should be an elbow. The nature of these old folk dances meant that everyone circulated all evening.  Most involved a series of steps and then rotation of partners. They danced to excellent live music from a reenactment band. What an unforgettable glimpse into our past. You can read about elections, leaders, and war.  Nothing can compare to setting images into your mind with  music and movement. They will remember researching period appropriate hair styles and manners. They will remember the two young officers arm wresting for the honor of a dance.

We are going to explore the reenactment group as a family and will keep you posted. Meantime, here is a peek at the evening:

The Little Flowers of St Francis is one of those books that takes a short time to read through and a lifetime to really understand.  Found it online here complete with my favorite essay – Perfect Joy.

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How funny!  Though yes, we are Catholic : ) 

Jill Novak sent a link to this young woman who would appear to have a promising illustration career ahead of her. The paintings are incredible.  As Jill says, very like Tasha Tudor.