Deanna At Mary Carol Garrity's Table

What the Docent told me didn't change my feelings one bit.

She said the name of Mary Carol's Sister-In-Law is Deanna.

SOoOOoooo the Name Card wasn't for me?

I felt right at HOME and truly WELCOMED 

at Mary Carol Garrity's THANKSGIVING Table!

The Thanksgiving MENU is perfect.

Husband, Daughter, Lil Miss and I went to Atchinson, Kansas for Mary Carol Garrity's Autumn Open House.  Her House is a Greek Revival structure.  Knowing that my Husband more than likely would not be overly excited to see the decorations, I persuaded him to come along to see the architecture.  

  What a beautiful House.  Once inside it was like being Home.  Very comfortable.

First, let's take a look at The Dining room.

A few years ago, I did not know about Mary Carol and her Atchinson, Kansas decorated Mansion that she opens to the Public to view.  Her fabulous Home Interiors Shoppe, Nell Hill's is a big deal.  Came across her as I was surfing the web and today, I AM A FAN. 

I have to return to Nell Hill's when it isn't an Open House.  So many HAPPY SHOPPERS that it was difficult to see everything she has to offer for sale.

Hope you enjoyed.  

I sure did,

d

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Disrespectful

Doesn't the Mayor look dignified?

Yesterday morning on the 911 anniversary, I listened to the names of the victims that perished 12 years ago being read at the ceremony that was presented in New York City at Ground Zero.  I watched as the family members and friends shared their loved one's names.  As their special someone's name was spoken, they were allowed to say some personal words about how much they missed that person and how they loved them.  It was very moving.      

At one point during the reading of the names, the camera captured New York City's MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG standing in the crowd chit chatting and laughing with cohorts as the names are being spoken.

Was this DISRESPECTFUL?  Gosh, I wish somebody had snapped a still picture of him talking during the ceremony.  He looked like a little kid that needed to be told be quiet.  Perhaps somebody did.  

At another time, New York's GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO was enthusiastically talking to his cohorts while the names are being shared.  Shouldn't you be quiet and out of respect to the dead listen for one moment to their names being said?  Don't you know better?  This day will come and go and off you'll go to more important matters?  

I believe their behavior was very disrespectful.  Turned my stomach.  Here are the loved ones of the victims sharing the names of those that perished.  Lost their lives that fateful day and the GOVERNOR is chatting about....oh, i don't know....perhaps the weather.  Maybe what he is going to have for Dinner that evening.  Where's the respect?   

MAYOR BLOOMBERG left the ceremony early smiling as his muscle bound body guards surrounded his small frame.  Walking and waving good-bye, he looked very small and I question his sincerity as he did not stay for the entire ceremony.  The Mayor.  The Mayor of New York City.  IMO...Small in stature and small in character.

White As Snow

Sandra Lee

I know that there was a time in AMERICAN History when leading politicians were looked down upon by the public if they took mistresses while in public office.  GOVERNOR CUOMO lives with his girlfriend SANDRA LEE, the television semi-homemade guru.  They have no shame.   The two share a house in CHAPPAQUA, NEW YORK.  

I grew up in a time where even the heathens and pagans knew they were to marry and not live together out of wedlock.  What has happened to our dignity and respect toward ourselves and one another?  Jump the broomstick for heaven's sakes.    

...keep it simple.

Keepin' it simple,
d

Remembering 911

Respectfully yours,
d

Like This Dining room

I like this Dining room.

The white painted paneling on bottom portion of wall 

with upper portion wallpapered appeals to me.

Hardwood floors and probably high ceilings.

I so love high ceilings.

This is the type of decorating that I hope to imitate 
when we get around to embellishing our Formal Dining room. 

I grew up in a cracker box 
where there was more love than space and

there was no such thing as high ceilings.

Mom covered our hardwood floors with carpet.

At present, my Dining room looks like a warehouse 

as the Kitchen is being revamped.  

Trying to stay focused. 
My attitude needs refreshed.
it's stinkin' 

Over the week-end,  Husband was down on his hands and knees 
 installing hardy backer board on top of old worn out and ugly linoleum floor.  
He laid some tile and it's looking nice.

I am looking forward to having a Dining room once again with a FUNCTIONING KITCHEN.  

That will be the day!

Monday, I had the day off.

Lil Miss had a tummy ache 

so Daughter stayed HOME with her.

Surprise.....whatever will I do?

Should have put my feet up as I rested.

My feet were swollen.

It's been a while.

Perhaps they will go back to normal size tomorrow.

Nutritionist Judy Lindberg McFarland   

suggest taking 160 mg to 200 mg of VITAMIN B6

to combat edema or water retention.

    Suppose to help with tension as well.  

this is a beautiful picture to me

 

Between being on my feet, 
the heat, 

not drinking enough water, 
sitting for a long time in the car, 

sitting still doing paperwork and typing,

my feet let me know about it.    

....instead of looking like this,

they looked more like this:

Remember what FORREST GUMP said about his shoes...

they tell you a lot about where you're going.

Where you've been.

My FEET do the same thing.

 If I have to choose between what Forrest says about shoes 

and a box of chocolates, I choose the chocolates. 

My momma always said, "Life was like a box of chocolates. 

You never know what you're gonna get."'

But since I don't have to pick and choose,

I'll just enjoy this 1994 movie all the way through.

The songs along with the events and people that are highlighted in the movie 
bring so many memories to mind about my childhood.

To date, 

it's one of my favorite movies that I've seen as an adult.

 

 

 From what I understand, 

this chocolate statement is one of the top sayings 

from a motion picture of all times.

 

Till next time,

d

A Dozen Years

A dozen years have passed since I was told something terrible had happened while I sat in the comfort of our Kansas family room.  At Lunch time, my Husband would come home to eat and as he entered the room, he asked me if I had had the television on?  No, I hadn't.  

That's when he told me that something terrible had happened.  He was helping to host a special demonstration in the Kansas State University Student Union where large televisions were broadcasting when the 911 turn of events took place.




I sunk into the sofa.  Later glued to the reporting and television evening news about this tragedy that would change the course of history and encouraged me to study about the  m u s l i m  faith.  For the next few days on Campus, no one of the m u s l i m  faith could be found walking about Manhattan or in the stores.  

So much speculation has occurred.  

Each year I take note where I am on the anniversary of 911 recalling.  This year 911 will be on Wednesday.  Middle of the week. 

It is affecting me more severely this year than previous years.
Praying for our country, the family members of those that lost loved ones, for those that survived.  

Dear God, There is no name higher than the name of Jesus in which to pray in.  I am aware.  It is in His name I pray.  I praise you for your goodness and mercy.  I praise you the true living God.  May we not turn from you, but seek your face and honor your ways.  Your mercy endures forever. 

Comfort those that hurt from the results of 911.  I'm asking that the enemies future attempts to destroy my country be spoiled and not allowed to prosper.  I'm asking for your divine intervention for protection.  Have mercy on us, Lord.  I'm asking for revival in my country that the lost will seek your face as the Holy Spirit falls, that the hurting will rest in you and the rebellious turn from their wicked ways.  Let your holy word be heard and the way of salvation through Jesus be embraced and accepted.

In Jesus name I pray, Amen. 

Somber.
d