Information Friday

 

The weather is turning milder, and next week is going to be warm! I can't wait to get busy in the garden again.

This video is "graphic novel style" and interesting.

This video is 10 minutes long but explains the history of the Russia/Ukraine war. 

This one is only 4 minutes long, but RFK jr shares the background on this war.

Here's the Treasury Secretary talking about the improvement to the economy already.

Sorry this is late, but hey, it's not Saturday! Tim and I ran errands this morning, including getting groceries, so we didn't get home until after noon.

I've had a cough this week, which is annoying. Pray that it'll clear up and that I'll get my energy back. I'm back doing the Trim Healthy Mama eating plan, and have been off sugar for over a week. I'm trying to be more active, but the cough is hindering activity.

We FaceTimed our newly 3 year old granddaughter in TN yesterday for her birthday, and it was a joy to see her face light up when she saw us! We sent her magnetic dolls/clothes and shoes, and a unicorn stamper! She like them!

Tomorrow is her Mama's birthday, our daughter Emma, and Sunday is Emma's husband's birthday! Lots of celebrating!

The weather is cool her but sunny and so tonight for dinner I am surprising everyone with BLT's for dinner! Yum!

Tea and Friendship

 

 This photo of my bridal veil spirea was taken in our old kitchen!

I have been pondering hospitality, and sharing time with others, and the need in my heart for connection. 

Last week I picked up my friend, Jennifer, and we drove to a coffee place. We drove through, got our coffee and chai, and a treat and then parked somewhere to have a long, private chat. We both needed that connection. That keep up with friendship and sharing deep things. 

While we were together she gave me a book she bought for me called "Tea Time Discipleship" by Sally Clarkson. Sally and I are kindred spirits even though we don't know each other in real life.

This book is sparking a renewed desire to gather with a friend, an acquaintance, and younger woman and share a cup of tea, a treat, and some friendship as I believe this is a need many women have. Especially after the nest is empty.

Sometimes I think in order to have tea, I should invite a lot of people, but this is reminding me about the value of one on one time, or just a small group.

Also the hostess doesn't have to provide all the treats, you can ask guests to bring along something to share.

My tea things have not seen much action in several years. They are waiting to be used again. God willing, I will make this a priority this year.

Information Friday

 

My youngest and I took a quick pick in the hallway tonight! He's a lot taller than me, so it is hard for us to get a good photo, though maybe next time he should take the photo! Lol!

Vice President Vance said this week that they would negotiate with Russia and Ukraine in private. That is one reason why Trump and Vance were tough on Zelenskyy today. He turned it to a negotiation in front of the press. 

Do you remember a week or so ago, Zelenskyy said that they'd only gotten $75 Million of the Billions of dollars we'd given Ukraine?

I found this interesting.

Maybe this is where a lot of the money has gone? For Ukrainian elites?

Also, JD Vance asked Zelenskyy today if he'd ever said Thank You for the billions of dollars and the armaments the United States had given to Ukraine.

This statement came out not long after Zelenskyy was told to leave the White House.

He apparently through a lot of pushing from Bret Baier while being interviewed gave a half hearted apology.

I think he thought he could treat this administration like he did Biden's. Not happening. 

Trump had his first Cabinet meeting this week!

Here is a video from Victor Davis Hanson which is good explaining about how Trump is trying to put an end to this war!

I hope you have a very good weekend!

Home Keeping

 

 Friday, while out running a few errands, I decided to stop by a local garden center. I get a lot of plants from them every year, especially hydrangea and David Austin Roses!

I was looking for small indoor topiary that I could put up on the shelf of my range hood, and I found these Lemon Cypress. The color is fresh and beautiful! I need to pot them, and give them some water then I will get some decent photos. I have them sitting on the shelf in the kitchen right now and I like them. 

I'm also looking for a print or painting to go on the range hood. Our weather has been moderating and I saw Robins for the first time last week, so I know spring is on it's way! This makes me happy!

We had a big weekend here.

I spontaneously invited friends to come Friday evening and they did! We had a few hours visiting and it was great. On Sunday we were invited to a lunch at a couple from church's house and that was fun, too!

I know all the introverts are now saying they'd need a few days to recoup, but as an extrovert, I'm here to tell you it filled my cup! 

I'm also picking up a friend and we'll drive through a coffee place and get coffee and chai and sit somewhere pretty to talk. She lost her sister during the holidays, and we haven't really had much time together. I want to see how she's doing and how I can pray for her.

But our big news is that Sarah is engaged!

Dave put a lot of thought into their engagement and had a friend who is a wedding photographer hide and do their photos! This one was shot after the official ask!

They are thinking of marrying in the autumn.

We are very happy for them!

Heart Breaking

 This post is not meant to be political.

It is just to join in the grief of the loss of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas.

 

You can see the terror in her face as they are taken hostage.

The horror they endured. The boys were beaten to death.

Then the added grief on top for the family, that Shiri's body was not returned with the boys. They had to wait until today to get the body back.

I'm grieved by what mankind can do to mankind when taken over by hatred. To do such things you have to see the other person and not human.

This is spiritual in nature. Evil.

Mankind is made in the image of God. The enemy of our souls hates that, and wants to destroy humans. 

Let's not give into hate.

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