Happiness is...

...a morning spent with my friend, Deb. While visiting with her at her home, I had to take a few photos. This sweet little bird and birdhouse sit on her hutch. Aren't they cute!

Deb and I have known each other for 40? years. We've had a long and trusting relationship during all the years our children were young and as they grew up and left home. Debbie is the person I know I can go to with a problem, share my heart with her, and trust her to keep a confidence. I know she cares for me and prays for me. What could possibly be better in a friendship.

Outside her house, in the front yard, is this pretty maple tree and another bird house. If I were a bird in that neighborhood, I'd definitely see if there were a vacancy at Deb's.

I had to take the photo of that bird house as seen through the front door window. It was a sweet morning, catching up on the happenings in our families, and hoping to get together again soon for a trip to Stillwater, MN before the snow flies.


And do I have a photo of Deb and me? No. Why? Because the photo I took while holding the camera at arm's length in front of us could be used to scare the rats away. Taking a photo that close up is NOT a good idea.

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Happiness is...

getting this sweet video from our son. I can't tell you how many times I've played that short clip that just melts Grandma's heart every time I see it!!!

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Multiple Uses for Duct Tape

Does your vehicle have a cool cup holder like this?? 

So do you tend to, like us, look at almost anything and say, 'Hey, wouldn't this make a great...?'


I think this tendency comes from having parents who grew up during The Great Depression. It's really hard to throw stuff away, and we find multiple purposes for things.

So here's another example:  The plastic trays that Jennie-O ground turkey comes in. They're perfect for something! (and as a matter of fact, they do make great drawer dividers!) And the empty egg cartons. Well, we have two friends who raise chickens, so the plan is to pass them on to the chicken owners when the time comes.

Do you ever hear yourself saying, 'We can't throw that out, it's perfectly good!'  :-)



I'd love to hear your stories, so we can tell them to our children. We need to stick together in this!

 P.S. 
 

 Happy Anniversary to Angie and Gus!
(I know she is cringing as she reads this post.)
Love you guys. ♥♥

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