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Eye Candy Friday

April 16, 2021 By Carole

On Wednesday I planted pansies in the 3 window boxes on the front of our house. It felt good to dig in the dirt and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. And, really, what’s sweeter than a little pansy face?

Actually, I can think of one thing that’s sweeter and that is . . . vacation! And I’m taking one (from work and the blog) next week. Be good and I’ll catch you back here on the 26th!

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Three On Thursday

April 15, 2021 By Carole

It’s Thursday. And I’m about to ask you to spend some money. Don’t click away just yet, please read to the end.

Our Kiwanis club has been struggling with a lack of fundraisers since the pandemic started. We haven’t had the pancake breakfast for two years now, the golf tournament was canceled last year (we’re planning on it this year, though) and these are two of the major ways we raise money for the charities we support. One of my favorite things about being in Kiwanis is giving away money and it’s hard to do that when you don’t have the resources. So, in an effort to raise some money, we are having a raffle for a Cash Calendar. Essentially, you buy a calendar for $20 and every day for the month of May someone’s name is drawn and they win the daily cash prize, .

Here are 3 reasons why you might want to purchase a Cash Calendar:

  1. You can do it online from wherever you are. That’s right, you don’t have to live in or even near my town to participate, you can make your purchase with PayPal and if/when you win we will just mail you a check. Just a click of a button and you’re in! And don’t hesitate, either, since we’re only selling 250 calendars total. Yep. Your odds are good on this thing.
  2. You can win money AND you can win more than once. If your name is pulled for any given day it will be re-entered to win again. While it’s probably statistically unlikely, you could potentially win 31 times! The daily cash amount fluctuates from as little as $25 all the way up to $100! I know lots of people who buy scratch tickets. What if, instead of buying scratch tickets this week, you bought a cash calendar? I also know lots of people are missing the fun of going to a casino. What if, since you can’t gamble in person, you take the money you might have spent there, and used it to buy a calendar or five?
  3. You’re helping out an organization that gives away all of the money it raises. Our club supports so many things that are important to the success of our community, from our 2 food pantries to scholarships for graduating seniors to scouting organizations and more. And every dollar we raise is given away. Now, I realize if you don’t live in my town this might not matter so much to you, but I believe things that are good for one community are good for all. Maybe one of our scholarship recipients will go on to make a major medical break through that will change the world! Plus, as an added incentive, anyone who buys a cash calendar because of this blog post will be added to a drawing for a special yarn-y something from me.

Thanks for indulging me with this post as I suggest you spend money for something that is near and dear to my heart. One more time, here’s the link!

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Pieces of Me

April 14, 2021 By Carole

If you’ve followed me on Instagram this last week, you will know that I’ve been participating in Ali Edward’s Pieces of Us project. Each day for a week we were prompted to post a selfie of a particular . . . well . . . part of us. And today I’m sharing all seven photos with you. Please know that this feels a little . . . uncomfortable for me. I do take selfies and share them occasionally but seven, and all in one post, feels like a lot of Carole.

Day One: Feet
Day 2: Hands
Day 3: Face Forward
Day 4: Eyes Closed
Day 5: 1/2 Face
Day 6: Full body
Day 7: Reflection

Ali says it’s important to put ourselves into our stories and I agree. So there I am. And those are my stories.

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21 In 2021 Update

April 13, 2021 By Carole

Back in January I shared my list of 21 things I want to accomplish in 2021. Now that we’re 1/4 of the way into the year I thought it would be a good idea to check in and see how I’m doing with my list.

  1. Run for selectman again
  2. Renew passports
  3. Deal with the big bag of socks (still sitting on the floor in my bedroom but on the list for spring cleaning)
  4. Get an estimate for the dining room floor (wedding expenses and outside work have taken precedent but I’m still hopeful we can do this later in the year)
  5. Learn to knit brioche (but also a work in progress as I haven’t learned increases/decreases and I still get confused frequently)
  6. Learn to knit intarsia (not yet)
  7. Complete 2 creative writing prompts each month (on track)
  8. Celebrate the 8 Sabbats (on going and on track as I have observed Imbolc and Ostara)
  9. Learn about crystals (not yet)
  10. Complete my Peloton Century Ride
  11. Learn to make stuffed artichokes for Jessica (not yet)
  12. Learn to make Italian meatballs (and I’ve made them twice!)
  13. Take a virtual cooking class (I took a class from the New Orleans School of Cooking with Jo-Ann)
  14. Bake with Jackie (We have made banana bread [his favorite so far] and also chocolate chip cookies and rice krispies treats)
  15. Keep Mama Cass alive & bake sourdough bread regularly (so far, so good)
  16. Plant flower and vegetable beds (not yet but it’s about time to get the soil prepped)
  17. Watch a movie outside (not yet)
  18. Do two puzzles (not yet)
  19. Learn one new skill, ideally something to do outside (not yet and I don’t even have any ideas for this one)
  20. Do all 12 OLW Prompts (on going and on track, I have done 3 months so far and I’m working on April)
  21. Get all the golden tools in Animal Crossings (on going and on track, I have the golden axe, the golden slingshot, and the golden watering can)

All in all I’d say that’s pretty good. I’ve completed 7 items and I’m on track with almost all of the others. I’ll check back in with this at the 6th month mark . . . wish me luck!

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Monday On My Mind

April 12, 2021 By Carole

Alternative title: Sometimes Mondays show up before you’re ready.

And still, I want to tell you that I won my reelection to the Board of Selectmen in my town. I was the only one to take out nomination papers and turn them in, so I was the only one on the ballot. However, I had a challenge from a last minute write in campaign which pitched me into high gear last week. I’m happy to say that I rallied my troops, which resulted in a good turn out and I have secured 3 more years.

So. I spent all day Saturday at the polls, greeting voters and doing lots of socializing … something I haven’t done in over a year. And yesterday, Dale and I drove around town for several hours, picking up all my campaign signs. It’s a great thing to have wonderful support. It’s also maybe a little exhausting. And it also means maybe Monday shows up a little sooner than I’d prefer!

All of this is to say … I’m tired this Monday . . . but in a very satisfied way.

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The final @aliedwards Pieces of Us prompt was refl The final @aliedwards Pieces of Us prompt was reflection. Here’s current me reflected in the frame of a picture of Dale and I from our honeymoon 24 years ago. I’ve always loved this photo of us, it captured our joy so perfectly. And I’m still filled with joy every time I look at it. #aepiecesofus #reflection #piecesofme
The @aliedwards prompt for today is a full body sh The @aliedwards prompt for today is a full body shot and I have the perfect photo for it. Here I am at the polls today with my friend and State Representative Alyson Sullivan. It was a great day out there in the sunshine. And I won my re-election to the Board of Selectmen! #aepiecesofus #eastbridgewaterma #iwonagain
My take on @aliedwards today’s half face prompt My take on @aliedwards today’s half face prompt ... half of mine and all of Jackie’s. It works for me because his is cuter! #aepiecesofus #halfface #nanalife #attaboyjack
Today’s @aliedwards prompt is eyes closed. It’ Today’s @aliedwards prompt is eyes closed. It’s how I meditate. It’s how I focus. It’s how I roll when I need to take a deep breath and get through a moment. #aepiecesofus #eyesclosed #thisisme
Today’s @aliedwards Pieces of Us prompt is Face Today’s @aliedwards Pieces of Us prompt is Face Forward. If there’s anything I’ve learned in my 55 years, it’s that facing forward is the best way to live. All the things in life, good or bad, can be resolved this way, our problems only multiple if we try to skirt around them. True satisfaction comes from looking life right in the eye, doing your best, and finding the joy. #aepiecesofus #thisismyface #faceforward
These hands. They are 55 years old and they show t These hands. They are 55 years old and they show the wear and tear of those years. The washing and moisturizing, the attempts to hold the approach of aging at bay. They’ve held and comforted so many loved ones, they’ve changed diapers and checked out books at the library, they’ve typed countless words, they’ve cooked and cleaned and done everything I’ve expected and I appreciate every bump and age spot and ... they are mine. #aepiecesofus #piecesofme #myhandstellmystory
I knew I had to take a photo of my feet while ridi I knew I had to take a photo of my feet while riding the bike for today’s prompt for @aliedwards Pieces of Us, as there would be no Peloton journey for me if it weren’t for my feet, strapped into those shoes, clipped into those pedals, and going round and round to make me stronger. #pelotonjourney #thisisme #clippedin #aepiecesofus
Daffodils from my garden and Easter decorations fr Daffodils from my garden and Easter decorations from my childhood = an explosion of spring! #daffodilbouquet #frommygarden #igrewthemmyself #easterdecor #easterceramics #happyspring
Friday night plans: crescent pizza rolls and Jesus Friday night plans: crescent pizza rolls and Jesus Christ Superstar. Happy Easter weekend! #fridaynightsnacks #crescentpizzarolls #martinitime #easterweekend2021 #eastertraditions
Happy FriYay! #fridaynightsnacks #cocktailhouratho Happy FriYay! #fridaynightsnacks #cocktailhourathome #martinitime #cheeseandcrackers #mezcalsalami #bacongoudaspread #mudpie #charcuterieboard
So grateful for these heaters on early spring even So grateful for these heaters on early spring evenings like this one. #decklife #outdoorliving #deckheaters #hellospring #earlyspring #rushingtheseason
Spring! #crocus #springcrocus #springflowersmakeme Spring! #crocus #springcrocus #springflowersmakemehappy #springishere #welcomespring #purplecrocus
Happy Pi Day! Today I made a wee cherry pie for me Happy Pi Day! Today I made a wee cherry pie for me and my guy. This 6” Longaberger pie plate is perfect for two. #happypiday #cherrypie #imadeitmyself #homemadepiecrust #longabergerpottery #piday2021
Guess who just joined the Peloton Century Club! 💯 rides 🚴 since October 20. I’ve laughed, I’ve cried, I’ve sweated, I’ve cursed, and even when I hated it, I still loved it. Thank you to @iamicaniwillido for all the inspiration and especially for that Broadway ride. And thank you to @awayfromtheedge for always having my back. #pelotoncenturyclub #peloton #iamicaniwillido #thisisme #changingmystory @onepeloton
My yellow crocuses are about a week later than usu My yellow crocuses are about a week later than usual this year BUT there are  6 flowers instead of the usual 3 so I’m calling it a win! #springhassprung #crocuses #yellowcrocus #inmygardentoday #springflowers #cmonspring
I sure was happy to come home from work and find t I sure was happy to come home from work and find the deck furniture set up and ready to go. He might be pushing the season but I’m not going to complain! #springisintheair #onmydeck #pushingtheseason #60degreesinmarch
Today I took a drive to pick up these hothouse ane Today I took a drive to pick up these hothouse anemones and tulips from my favorite local flower farm @crossstreetflowerfarm and they have me jonesing for spring! #crossstreetflowerfarm #hothouseflowers #anemones #springbouquet #springflowers #treatyoself
Aerogarden is doing it’s thing, I’m hoping for Aerogarden is doing it’s thing, I’m hoping for an herb harvest soon! #the100dayproject #100daysofiphonephotos #aerogarden #growingherbsindoors #dill #parsley
I didn’t order groceries today so our snacks are I didn’t order groceries today so our snacks are from the larder, summer sausage, Swiss cheese, some crackers and hardboiled eggs. Even without the fancy snacks I’m still celebrating that the weekend is here! Happy FriYay! #fridaynightsnacks #happyfriyay #martinitime #cocktailhourathome #cheeseandcrackers
Ms. Pajama Party amaryllis is definitely having he Ms. Pajama Party amaryllis is definitely having her moment. #amaryllis #pajamapartyamaryllis #100daysofiphonephotos #the100dayproject
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