Information Friday

 

Two things that will change - 1. Move the grill, and 2. Find a spot for my lamppost. The firewood holder and the fire ring need a new spot, too!

Well, it is almost inaugural week. This weekend there are events in DC. Tomorrow evening there is a reception and fireworks at Trumps golf course in Virginia, and there is a reception and dinner for Cabinet picks and the Vice President JD Vance.

On Sunday there will be a wreath laying at Arlington cemetery, then a victory rally, and later that evening a candle light dinner with donors.

Monday is the inauguration! I've just read the swearing in will be indoors due to the forecasted temperatures. The last inauguration that was held indoors was 1985 for Ronald Reagan's second term. 

Then the usual events a signing ceremony, a farewell to the previous President and VP, inspection of troops, a congressional luncheon. I haven't heard if the parade is still scheduled, Reagan's was cancelled, but it was much colder than it will be on Monday.

This week we've had cabinet nominees in front of committees and they've all done very well!

Freedom of speech means we don't have an external deciding what is truth. We all get to decide that for ourselves. America isn't only about telling the truth, because the liars are the ones pretending they are the truth tellers. The ones who attempt to make you agree that this man is actually a woman. 

Here are some other interesting things.

What do you think about this?

I probably will not post again until Tuesday. Keep praying for safety for all! Don't be surprised if there is a False Flag event.

Have a good weekend and stay warm!

Some Thoughts For The New Year

 

I took this photo last night before I went to bed. We love the way our new windows look, and I love to see the reflection of our lamps in the windows.

We took the tree down on Saturday, but have left all of the garlands and lights. Its so pretty in the evenings. I'll miss it when its gone.

I wanted to show a few more photos of the house. We got our front light on now but it's not up yet in this photo.

This is the board and batten up close. I just noticed the siding on the right on the garaged is dirty from when they ripped our old siding off the front of the house.

The section with the board and batten is the original house. Before we bought the house a primary suite was added, that's the bumped out section on the left. Then a year ago my parents added the other addition, which includes their inlaw quarters. They are tucked behind the garage, and have beautiful views of the creek, barn, trees, and pasture. Our Amish neighbor is using our pasture for his sheep, and my mom loved seeing them out of her windows! 

A huge difference for us is the new front door. We wanted a window in it to bring in more light. We had a solid door before and that was a dark corner. Now light floods in even on cloudy days!

The photo was taken the day the door was installed.

This week, we had a prayer and fasting week with our church. You can fast in any way, so Tim and I decided to fast sugar. Overall it wasn't hard, and though I had a little sugar yesterday, I think I'm going to continue. If I want a dessert or treat it will have to be homemade with xylitol.

I am starting the new year with a renewed vision of how I can minister and be a light for Christ. I'm grateful to the Lord for allowing me to walk alongside people and encourage them in the Lord. 

There is so much heartache and disaster happening in our world, but I feel a change happening. People are seeing evil for what it is in ways they've never seen it. They also are ready to hear about God and what He has done for us all, and what He continues to do.

I want our home to continue to be a haven of welcome and rest for people. With it all updated, I trust the house will have many more years of sheltering, sharing, welcoming people.

To God be the Glory!

Information Friday

 

Our cottage finally got its' make over! We did an 8 inch board and batten on the front, then we did vertical siding from the primary bedroom (the part that bumps out on the left) all the way around the back of the house. It matches the addition. We have all new windows, too! We chose the board and batten for the original part of the house so it would break up all the vertical siding, and we are loving how it looks.

We've waited a very long time for this and are really pleased with how it turned out! Our new door light arrived this morning so Tim will have that up before night time.

Well, this was my excitement but people in California have been dealing with fires. I grew up in Southern California and we had fires but nothing like this. This woman said it well.

After we were first married Tim worked construction and worked on a home being built in Pacific Palisades. Small lot huge house, neighbor houses right on top of each other. It is a lovely area, and very near Malibu. It's sad to see it all burned, and their insurers cancelled their policies. California needs huge changes to their leadership.

Biden announced 500 million more for Ukraine as LA burns.

This is interesting.

Just saw this information.

This week the election was officially certified!

Trump has been talking about Greenland, a lot. It's not unusual for a nation to buy land from another nation. Remember the Louisiana Purchase? Remember Alaska? People at the time thought that was folly but it turned out to be important!

We built the Panama Canal, and controlled it until Jimmy Carter gave it away to Panama. Now the Chinese are making in roads to control it. That will affect our nation in negative ways.

Also about the Gulf of America. Here's a thought I heard this morning. Biden has banned drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, but if the Gulf is renamed then the US can drill because its the Gulf of America! Optics and workarounds.

Jimmy Carter's funeral was yesterday. People made a lot about how chatty Obama and Trump were. Trump will talk to anyone. I found this funny lip reading video.

 

Kamala was not happy at how chatty they were. Then there was the icy coldness between the Bidens and the Harris/Emhoff's.

Trump sentencing this morning. This whole trial was illegal. The judge announced a head of time what his sentence would be. When does that happen? It influenced the Supreme Court. Trump is going to appeal and will win on appeal. What a waste of tax payers money.

The only protestors out today were Trump supporters!

Onto other news.

I like where Fetterman stands on this. He's one of my senators. I don't agree with him on everything but this I do. You can stop the video after the clip of Fetterman, because the host goes into an ad.

This is a horrific story out of the UK.

Enough is enough. This isn't normal. Why do leaders in countries favor the migrants over their own people for housing, jobs, issues of crime. Do the citizens of a country not have any rights?

Close friend and ally of Trump has been put on the board of Meta.

I hope Meta will really change. I think we need to be cautious. These tech guys are just wanting to make inroads with Trump because they see the huge victory he had. If Harris had won, would Meta be joining X in their stand for free speech?

It's cold here and I'm getting ready to go to get groceries. I think I'll wear a hat today! Have a good weekend!

Winter Has Begun

 We had a few weeks with days of very mild temperatures and it was weird. The last Sunday of 2024 our high was 60 degrees! But this first week of the new year has brought more seasonal weather and we've had snow a few times including today.

We've gotten about an inch and a half so far. It's pretty and cold. We are in the zone for up to 5 inches, but it will likely be less. Sarah and Tim both had work cancelled for today. I love to sit and watch it snow. 

We were supposed to be getting our new windows and siding starting today. Hopefully, they'll be able to start tomorrow. 

Also the election should be certified in DC this afternoon! Very exciting! Now to get to noon on January 20th!

So how has your winter been so far? It's only been a few weeks since the solstice but meteorologists count winter December, January, and February. By that reckoning we are in the middle of winter. Our Christmas tree is still up and I think I may take it down tomorrow, as today is Epiphany.

I will leave my garlands and lights up until the end of January. It's cheering and delightful to have them on during this dark month.

What about you? Have you taken your Christmas decor down?

 

Information Friday

 

Tim and I spent yesterday in Cape May, NJ for our 37th wedding  anniversary! It was cold and windy so we mostly did sight seeing from our car. We did get out a bit, but not for long. We had a great time and enjoyed seeing the beautiful houses and neighborhoods without tourist traffic!

This week has been full of crazy with the FBI spokesperson saying at first that the New Orleans attack wasn't terrorism, she didn't speak well either and had a nose ring! I read today that she was in violation with the nose ring while on duty. 

Did you hear about this?

This will not keep them from criminal prosecution!

Garland and Mayorkas should be charge with treason. They have weaponized the the border and the law against the citizens of this nation, and DJT. 

This guy was born in the US, served in the military. He and the guy who blew up the cyber truck both went through Ft. Bragg. There have been a lot of problems at that base.

The cyber truck guy was active military. He was found to have a gun shot wound to his head that was the cause of his death. How did he detonate the vehicle if he'd shot himself? Timer used?

Funny how his body was charred, but his military ID was not burned up.

Remember friends, virus particles are so small they go through all masks.

Keep your eyes open, keep praying. I think we may see more attacks before January 20th, or even on January 20th. The deep state are desperate to keep Trump out of office.