I got my new beautiful COUNTRY LIVING this week........and I am HAPPY..
Getting it ALWAYS triggers a homey blog post ...
and THIS morning is all about
FAMILY
COOKIES AND
COFFEE....in my favorite thrifted little cute cup
can't get much better...
can't get much better...
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this is the desk and chair I bought from
♫♪♪ GOODWILL ♪♫♫
Over time, I've decorated my desk in many ways...
right now, I've a photo of my daddy and I when I was about 9 or 10..
no date on the back...
right now, I've a photo of my daddy and I when I was about 9 or 10..
no date on the back...
I have looked and looked for another photo of us together..
can't locate one...
maybe this is the only one....
if so...I sure am glad to have it.
Some of you might remember that my mother and dad divorced when I was 7;
so I didn't see him except for visits in the summertime.....
which were GOOD.
Some of you might remember that my mother and dad divorced when I was 7;
so I didn't see him except for visits in the summertime.....
which were GOOD.
This is the adorable coffee cup mat that my sweet friend,
made and sent to me.
She has an ETSY shop...:))
Country living...
children..
grandchildren...
extended family...
friends...
blessings sent to us that we should nourish and treasure and take the very best care of
ALWAYS...ALWAYS !
children..
grandchildren...
extended family...
friends...
blessings sent to us that we should nourish and treasure and take the very best care of
ALWAYS...ALWAYS !
This looks like something good to read...
PORTRAIT OF AMERICA...
in the newest issue of CL...
in the newest issue of CL...
We have the 4th of July coming...
Most of us will share this holiday with family and/or friends and we are
going to have so much fun with each other.
♥
♥
If there's any hard feelings or subjects that need to be addressed in your family..
anything that is causing you or another member of your family/friends heartache,
is the time to get things straightened out.
Oh, my...
life is so short.
Just flat NO TIME to harbor any kind of bad feelings towards those you love.
Always keeping a POSITIVE attitude can make
ALL THE DIFFERENCE
in your heartfelt relationships.
Always keeping a POSITIVE attitude can make
ALL THE DIFFERENCE
in your heartfelt relationships.
Moving on...
Sure am glad you stopped in today...
I'll try my BEST to save you a few of these tiny
GINGER SNAPS...
They are so one of my favorites and I have a grandboy, DREW, that
could have eaten a whole bag of them at a time when he was little.
He would get a little hand full♥and
dip dip dip them in his glass of icy cold milk. He is just about to turn 21 in July....
don't you love a food that brings such great memories... I surely do !
Sure am glad you stopped in today...
I'll try my BEST to save you a few of these tiny
GINGER SNAPS...
They are so one of my favorites and I have a grandboy, DREW, that
could have eaten a whole bag of them at a time when he was little.
He would get a little hand full♥and
dip dip dip them in his glass of icy cold milk. He is just about to turn 21 in July....
don't you love a food that brings such great memories... I surely do !
LOVE YA ALL...
bj
25 comments:
Hi BJ! Wow ~ where to begin. Firstly, I love your blog banner. I will always miss my Daddy ~ old as I am. When I was young my Mom always made ginger snaps for me and they have always been my favorite cookie. Receiving the latest issue of CL is always a highlight. And finally ~ your reminder to forgive and not hold grudges is spot on. Thank you for such an enjoyable post and I'm sending you love and best wishes for a happy 4th shared with the ones you love!
Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
...and a "Good Morning" back to you.
Enjoy the 4th...and continue to pray for rain.
What a patriotic celebration of friends, family and CL! Wish I were there to enjoy some of those ginger snaps. Happy holiday.
What a sweet and heartfelt post bj. I hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday. Hugs.
Oh my friend, I just received my Country Living:) I plan on relaxing by the pool this afternoon, flipping thru the pages of that wonderful magazine!
Life is truly too short to have hard feelings with family or anyone! I try my best to keep only love in my heart:)
Have a blessed day dear BJ, BIG HUGS!
a BEAUTIFUL post dear BJ!! I always get a charge out of getting my newest CL (mine hasn't come in yet). I love gingersnaps and such sage words -- no holding grudges :)
Blessings!
Gail
As always, so well said bj. Faith, family, friends, its what life is made of. A sweet post from the heart to read while I have my morning coffee. Oh, and so sweet your picture with your daddy.
Blessing and a safe holiday...........
~Emily
The French Hutch
Thank you for the admonition to "set it straight." Good words.
Love enjoying my morning cup of coffee here at my desk with you. It's very relaxing. Great photo of you and your dad. If it's the only one you have, you're right, it's the one.
Wonderful post, BJ! It's been quite a while since I've left a comment. Wanted you to know I read your blog everyday and enjoy it so much! You inspire me!
Smiles,
Carol
Lovely post, BJ, and I agree... it's all about the love of family. Ours is small but well loved. :)
Wishing you and your family a wonderful Independence Day.
Babs
I love Ginger Snaps and when I make them I love the smell of the house. I hope you have a great day!
Hi sweet lady. You always have the best posts of all. :)
What a sweet post bj! I too love when my Country Living is delivered! Happy 4th my friend! hugs, Linda
Good morning. I have so much to say. I have a cup like that too, and love it. I got my Country Living magazine yesterday and read it cover to cover last night. I loved that page on the back too with the little country store. And the quilts...oh my..I am a quilter, so those always pique my interest. AND...I am a grandma too, and a lady, who grew up very close to her Daddy. Although, my parents were not divorced. I lost my darling Dad 7 years ago, and miss him so much. I have a SON named DREW! Not Andrew...just Drew. He is our baby, and is 22 yrs old.
It was a nice visit here this morning. See you soon. Enjoy the holiday festivities!
Kris
Hi Bj- Great post. I got my CL magazine but have not had a moment to sit down and look at it yet...maybe tonight. I ended up working this Holiday weekend (I am at work now....shhhhh)so...that means I haven't had any time to do anything fun YET~
I love your sweet little cup and bowl of cookies and placemat. It is very homey and looks quite patriotic to me.
I must say that your Dad was a very handsome man. I am so happy that you have that picture of him. No baby pictures of you with him either? Of course, I don't think they took as many pictures back then as they do today. Cameras and film were harder to come by and you had to send things off for processing.
Happy 4th of July to you. Your words of wisdom about righting family wrongs should strike chords with those that are in pain because of alienations with their family. Make peace while you can because life is short... Blessings- xo Diana
Your pictures look so adorable!!All your colors are gorgeous.
Kathy
G'day BJ ~ So love that GW desk! & your darling pictures with Daddy. Lovely decor, beautiful write & great reminder ... life is short.
May her flag fly high & proud forever over this great land ... may God see the changes we need & grant us that blessing.
Happy 4th, my friend,
TTFN ~
Hugs,
Marydon
Such a sweet post, but now I am craving ginger snaps! WAAAH! You brought up a good point in such a loving way. It's hard because life is short. I always think if I had just one more hour with my mom. I try with my dad but do get caught up in what is happening here. Happy 4th to you my sweet friend. BTW-love the pic of you and your dad!
Love Country Living Magazine, too, and have been getting it since the early 90's and still have them ALL! Lovely post and I just love that wicker desk! Have a Happy 4th!
I keep saying "this is my favorite Post"..but I really DO love this one. I do!
As I wrote in my letter...I come here to cuddle up and be comfortable and happy...and there is always a cozy feeling near you, bj!
Love and a huge hug,
Mona
Sweet post, and such a cute photo of you and your daddy. It is so nice that you have that. Family is everything, and you had good advice about making things right. I so agree. Life is short. My family are my best friends.
Hi BJ, Stopped over to say hey and see what you're up to...coffee and food and philosophy! You're an awesome lady, BJ and I'm glad to call you a blogging friend!!!
Hugs, Beth
Love your mug rug and the coffee cup on it....I'll have a ginger snap too! ! ))smiles))
Don't you just WANT the quilt on the cover of that Country Living magazine!? I sure do!
Great words of wisdom, forgiveness is the gift we give ourselves. It takes the bitterness away and leaves us peace.
Thanks for showing the mug rug, I had forgotten about it and it has sparked an idea;>)
Love you bunches!
Kathy
What a lovely picture of your dad and you, BJ. I know you must cherish it. He was a handsome man!
You know, I think you - and your lovely blog - came into my life about the time you found your wicker desk. I seem to remember your post about it, near the beginning of my blogging adventure. It looks right at home there and a nice spot to entertain us from. ;)
Blessings,
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
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