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2 SAMUEL 18: 31

... the Cushite said, “There is good news, my lord the king! For the Lord has avenged you this day of all those who rose against you.”

TODAY'S PRAISE SONG(S):

MY EASY CHRISTMAS PROJECTS

 

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I finally finished my Christmas

Projects last week. I  watched 

several  Christmas craft videos online. Most of them got their supplies  were purchased from Dollar stores. I was happy because

these supplies were cheap and easy

to find.

There were several ladies making lanterns.This was intriguing to me because I collect lanterns. I never thought I could make my own lantern. 

I was able to come up with my own design. My local Dollar store had everything I needed for this project.

I decided to make a purple lantern because I have purple ornaments

on my Christmas tree. 

Here is my lantern:

The top of the lantern has a swag

made with a purple bow, purple

flowers, and shiny purple

bulbs. I painted plain 12 inch

rulers purple. I added a scene

made from a mini white church

and mini white glitter trees in the center.

This year the Christmas trend

seemed to be black and white

tree trimmings and ornaments.

Here are the Black & White

Wreaths that I made:

I bought the wire wreaths, white

doves, black and white polka dot 

ribbon, and white poinsettias

from a Dollar store. The black

and white checkerboard ribbon 

came from Roses Discount store.

I bought the black and white bulbs 

from Ollie's Discount store. I  was

able to make both wreaths for less

than $20.

  

Now I can relax because my Christmas shopping and crafts were completed before the Christmas Rush!!

CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS!

 

HAVE A SAFE 

AND 

BLESSED HOLIDAY!

TODAY CHRISTMAS SONG(S):

 ENJOY THIS CHRISTMAS PLAYLIST

CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS!

 

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LUKE 2: 8-11

...there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields,  

And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them,

TODAY'S CHRISTMAS SONG(S):

CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS!

 

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MATTHEW 2: 2

saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.”

TODAY'S CHRISTMAS SONG(S):

CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS!

 

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TODAY'S CHRISTMAS SONG(S):

CHRISTMAS BLESSING!

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ECCLESIASTES 2: 13

1. Then I saw that wisdom excels folly As light excels darkness.

TODAY'S CHRISTMAS SONGS:

CHRISTMAS BLESSING!

 

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TODAY'S CHRISTMAS SONG(S):

 

CHRISTMAS BLESSING!

 

 

TODAY'S CHRISTMAS SONGS:

GREETINGS!

 

HAVE JOY  BUT STAY SAFE!

GREETING!

 

TODAY'S PRAISE SONG(S):

DAILY BLESSINGS!

 

Original Apple Cider Bouquet

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JOHN 13:34-35

A new commandment I give to you, 

that you love one another; as 

I have loved you, that you also love one another. By 

this all will know that you 

are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”

TODAY'S PRAISE SONG(S):

DAILY BLESSING!

 

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PSALM 72: 4

He will bring justice to the poor of 

the people; He will save the children 

of the needy, And will break in pieces 

the oppressor.

TODAY'S PRAISE SONG(S):

NO DULL KNIVES FOR ME!

I love to cook and bake. However, 

I do this less often now.  My sons 

have moved on and I am a widow. 

I have no one to cook for but myself

most of the time. 

My friends and I used to take turns treating each other to brunch once a month. We decided to stop doing this after COVI-19 hit our state. I am no longer meeting my friends to eat

out at restaurants.  We are getting 

take out or home delivery when we

don't want to cook. 

I am staying home more and  only run errands twice a week. I have more time to cook and bake my meals.  I have saved a lot of money by cooking at home.  So there is at least one positive result from the Virus. The second one

is that I have remained Virus free

by staying at home more.  

My family decided to not travel to my Mom's house for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners this year.  

I will be cooking Holiday dinners for

my two sons though.  I plan to cook plenty so they can take leftovers home.  

I noticed recently that my steak knife was dull when I was cutting  my steak. 

I checked the rest of my knives and 

they were dull too. Lucky for me, that my son has knife sharpening equipment. His hobby is making custom made knives.  I gave him all of my kitchen knives and asked him to sharpen them for me. I have a weak grip in my hands. Chefs on cooking

shows say that using a dull knife 

was dangerous. The knife could slip since I cannot grip the knife 

handle tight.  

He has finished sharpening my

knives. I am so happy!  I need to 

have sharp knives to do my Holiday cooking and baking. 

He sharpens knives for my friends 

and local butchers in the Research Triangle area. 

He has a nice ad on Facebook

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HOLIDAY CRAFT TIME!

 

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I have been collecting lanterns for

several years.  My son gave me a beautiful one for Mother's Day

10 years ago. It was silver with

a stained glass pattern.  I displayed

it on a table on my porch. I loved to 

see the sun shine through the stained glass. This gift peaked my interest in lanterns. I soon discovered that there were many lantern designs. 

I bought most of my lanterns 

during after Christmas sales. 

I even found a lantern with

solar lights. It has  been glowing

at night for the past three years

I was delighted to discover that 

there are people  on YouTube 

making their own lanterns. 

Some of them used picture 

frames and painters sticks. 

I found a lot of  picture frames

during my trip to a dollar store. 

 There were no painter's sticks 

available. I decided to use 

wood rulers instead.

I spent a whole day watching

DIY lantern videos. I eventually

figured out how I wanted to design

my own lanterns.  I painted my wood

rulers white, added a poinsettia

swag and a mini glass angel to

my DIY Christmas lantern.

                                                                           

I decided to make a second lantern

as a Christmas gift for one of my friends.  I chose small elegant silver

picture frames.  I added a silver

poinsettia swag and a small

Christmas tree surrounded by

silver garland to this lantern.

The silver lantern looks great!!

I  am really motivated now and plan 

to make a purple lantern for my porch next! This will be part of my Christmas decor!

DAILY BLESSING!

 

FALL GARDENING 

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GENESIS 2: 8, 15

8 The Lord God planted a garden 

eastward in Eden, and there He 

put the man whom He had formed.

15 Then the Lord God took the man

 and put him in the garden of Eden 

to tend and keep it.

TODAY'S PRAISE SONG(S):

HOLIDAY GREETING!

 

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DAILY BLESSINGS!

 

FALL, BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY

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EZEKIEL 17: 9

“Say, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “Will it thrive? Will he not pull up its roots, Cut off its fruit, And leave it to wither? All of its spring leaves will wither, And no great power or many people Will be needed to pluck it up by its roots.

TODAY'S PRAISE SONG(S):

ELECTION DAY!

FOUNDING FATHER OF AMERICA

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TODAY'S PRAISE SONG:

SENIOR LADY LOVES GAMES!

 

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I used to do word search puzzles at 

my part-time job in college. I got 

bored with that so,  I started doing

crossword puzzles. I never did 

progress to doing New York Times crossword puzzles. I started playing games on AARP's  "Staying Sharp"

after I joined several years ago.  

Retirement and "Staying at Home"

during the Pandemic have afforded 

me with plenty of time for playing games. 

I read an article that said,  Seniors should play games daily to ward off Dementia and Alzheimers.

Therefore, I try to play some type of game or do a puzzle daily.  I have downloaded several game apps on 

my tablet and cell phone.  I do limit

the hours I play games to avoid becoming addicted or anti-social.

I recently decided to do a group for Seniors on Facebook.  It is called: 

SENIOR PEEPS LOVE GAMES!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/657322128263537

Peeps are like-minded friends who enjoy doing the same activities. I am inviting my blog and Facebook 

friends to join. There will be a new 

game featured daily. Don't Worry, if

you are new at playing games.

Each website link or app site will offer detailed instructions. The games also have easy to hard versions. Members

will share what games they enjoy and tips on winning!!

Please go to this Facebook link and become a member:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/657322128263537

Thank you so much and let's have fun!

DAILY BLESSINGS!

Tanawha Trail on Rough Ridge

BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY

JEREMIAH 18: 15

1. “Because My people have forgotten Me, They have burned incense to worthless idols. And they have caused themselves to stumble in their ways, From the ancient paths, To walk in pathways and not on a highway,

   
   
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TODAY'S PRAISE SONG(S):

OCTOBER BIRTHDAY GREETINGS!

 

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◊ My Birthday Wish: I pray for God to keep you strong, To fill your days with joyful song. I pray for Heaven’s watchful eye, To guide you as the days go by.

BIRTHDAY SONG:

SENIOR LADY LOVES THE MOVIES!

 

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I grew up in a small town and

we had a one-man taxi service.

Shopping malls were non-existent.

My family didn't even own a car.  

I fought boredom by listening to 

the radio and watching movies. 

My dad agreed to put a small

black and white TV in the "girls

room" provided we  promised to

cut it off at bedtime.  Of course,

we would sneak and watch TV

when we were supposed to 

be sleeping!!

My favorite  actresses were Susan Hayward, Lee Remick, Kim Novak, 

Lana Turner, and  Lee Grant. 

Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, and Elizabeth Taylor were good actresses too. I'm showing my age because I watched these ladies in black and 

white movies. 

I didn't have time for a lot of movie watching when I was a wife and mother

with two sons.  I would go to the

movie theatres sometime. However,

it was only to take my sons to kiddie movies.

I started watching movies again after

the "Stay At Home " mandate was 

issued due to the COVID-19 virus. 

I never cared for Sit-Coms, Horror,  

or Comedy shows anyway. Now 

I watch Romance and Christmas movies and  British Detective shows. I choose movies and TV shows that are usually rated G, PG, and PG-13. 

TV shows and movies have come 

a long way due to the advancement

in the film industry due to technology.  Cable and Satellite TV increased our viewing options by offering more channels. Now people have  Streaming 

TV to add to their TV watching obsession. 

I had to become a smart TV watcher

after I retired. I am on a fixed income

so large Cable and Satellite bills are

not an option.  The Broadcast 

TV transition to digital TV has really 

helped me out.   I eventually bought

an inexpensive outdoor antenna.

I can watch all of the local TV stations.

I have downloaded free TV and

movie apps on my cell phone and notebook. I can also watch old TV 

shows and movies on YouTube.

I will be sharing a list of my 

favorite movies soon. These

are movies that I like enough

to watch more than once. 

They kept me entertained and 

featured  a great story.  I am

including British TV detective

shows that I frequently watch. 

Maybe some of you  Seniors 

ladies may  decide that watch 

them and join in the fun!