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Watery Blue Monday

Joining Sally for a few cool Blues.  Enjoy

And one with a message. 

Happy Blue Monday.  Visit Sally here. http:///www.smilingsally.blogspot.com

Share A Smile

Do you know someone who needs a little encouragement? Do you have days when just a smile can change all the chaos to peacefulness? Thanks to Pinterest it is easy to share a smile. Here are a few ideas . . .

A fun little illustrated quote can brighten someones day

Here's another. I sent this one to my daughter this week.

Maybe just something fun and cheerful

This one made me smile.

A sweetly illustrated scripture always cheers the heart

And for me and my house it's a horse that can cheer even the saddest or tired heart and soul. A little bit of heaven on earth. I thank God everyday for these beautiful creatures!

If I had a pair of polka dot knee socks this one could be me today. I have lots of reasons to smile. I shared this one with my daughter this week. It had a little special message that only she and I understand. She giggled at work and her co-workers thought she was a little crazy! Do you know someone who needs a smile. Maybe you can share one with them today and cause a giggle!

Words to Bless Your Day

May your day be filled with Blessings . . .

And if your day isn't beautiful yet . . .

 It's a new day . . .

 Smile . . .

Plant a flower today

lovely words found on Pinterest

 

Linking this week with

Jess for The Art of Homemaking



 

Sherry

It's Still Tuesday . . .

A few pics that made me smile today . . . Hope your day was filled with some!

Sweet. . . just sayin'

Fun. Filled with pride. My DIL great photo shoot.

Hope your day was filled with smiles . . .

Blue Monday--Exquisite

All images today found on Pinterest. I have a board labeled "Sigh" this one is pinned there

Another pin to my "Sigh" board

Something to make you smile I hope. If your day is too Blue. A little Yellow. Continuing with the Yellow theme. For more Happy Blues visit Sally. Click here.

Hope Your Day is Happy Sherry

Wednesday Filled With Words--Polka Dot Knee Socks--Prayer Request

I wish I had polka dot knee socks . . . it's been one of those weeks; months; years.  At least for me.  And, well for my daughter too 
but right now she can happily say this little polka dot knee sock girl could be her.  I am happy and proud of her.  Many positive things are happening for her.  It is way past time.  

Me....I am praying and waiting and trying to be patient.  While I wait I do this . . .

Started this one to put in the shop or sell at the Seniors Fair this fall. But, it looked great on the bed. It is bigger now. I need to take another snap before I quilt it. Inspiration came from a snap on Pinterest. I didn't save it and haven't been able to find it since!

This one will go in the shop. It will also be bigger. I am almost done with it. I am trying to be better about taking shots of the quilts that I am working on. I have a bunch of tops ready to start quilting.

Yep,a garden and a library and a sewing room. What else do you need. Well actually alot more but these things make me happy. I miss a garden. I am struggling right now with being satisfied with my patio garden and my dining room sewing area. We've been looking at apartments and houses because our lease will be up soon. We really want to move closer to our daughter. We want something a little nicer with an extra bedroom for them to visit. We are trying to be patient but it is so hard. To make this happen I have to find a job. It is so hard. I have been on so many interviews. It is getting harder and harder to be upbeat. I need to be patient but it is just so tough. It is so weird because all last year I prayed that I would have to get a job. And now when I know I need one and I am resigned to working I can't find one. I wonder if God's answered that prayer from earlier because I need to be home to focus on just being a wife. But the other part of me wants to be near and with our daughter and grandson. And so, I pray. And I wait. And I ask God to give me direction.

And I try to encourage. And I look for things that make me smile. I hope that when you come here you see something that makes you Smile. And if you wouldn't mind would you say a prayer for me today.

When Life Gives You Lemons

Make pie.  That is if you have a recipe. Yes life has given me lemons the last few days.  But I was plannin' this post anyway. 
Computer is still acting up when I post. But no other time.  Weird. 

Do you have a fabulous Lemon Pie Recipe?   Or maybe a famous one?

 

Or maybe one a little different . . .

Yummy! Yum!   I searched Pinterest and found a lot more.  But I am wondering if you'd share your recipe?

Or maybe a tip? 

Here's mine.  Ever wonder how to get a meringue like this?


 This one's Martha Stewarts.
Mine tip is simple. 
First you really, really need a stand mixer.  Kitchenaid is best!
Second this is the simple part lots of eggs!  I've even double the amount!  Mix like crazy and you have a pie like the one above.

Here's Martha's method/recipe . . .
Ingredients


All-purpose flour, for dusting (Pie Dough) Pate Brisee 1 large egg 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/3 cup sifted cake flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups sugar 5 large egg yolks, lightly beaten 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons lemon rind 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 7 large egg whites 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions

1.Step 1Heat oven to 400 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch, and use to line a 9-inch pie tin. Crimp the edges decoratively. Chill until firm. In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk and cream to make a glaze. Prick the bottom of the shell with a fork, brush the top edges with the glaze, and line with parchment paper. Weight the shell with pie weights or dried beans, and bake until the edges begin to brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove paper and weights; continue baking until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes more. Let cool.
2.Step 2To make filling, combine cornstarch, cake flour, salt, and sugar in a medium nonreactive saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add 2 cups cold water. Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking constantly, about 4 minutes.
3.Step 3Remove the pan from heat. Temper egg yolks by beating a small amount of hot mixture into the yolks before adding them to pan. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
4.Step 4Remove the pan from heat, and whisk in the lemon juice and rind. Add the butter one piece at a time. Pour the mixture into a large bowl, and let cool.
5.Step 5Pour the filling into the cooled shell and refrigerate, covered with aluminum foil, until firm, about 1 hour.
6.Step 6To make the meringue, combine egg whites, sugar, and salt in a heat-proof bowl. Set over a pan of simmering water; beat until warm and sugar is dissolved. Remove bowl from heat; whip into stiff peaks.
7.Step 7Spread the meringue over pie so that it touches crust all around. Broil until brown, about 2 minutes, watching constantly. Serve at room temperature.

I would love to see your favorite lemon recipes.  Do you have a lemon bar recipe?  They are so yummy.  Leave me a comment or write a post and share.  Let me know and I'll add your recipe! 

BTW about the whole 'Life Gives You Lemons' title.  I just like the saying.  I have had a frustrating couple of days trying to post. still don't know why.  But have figured out a way around it. 

And just in case you are having a one of those 'Life Gives You Lemons Days' here's a verse to encourage! Be joyful in hope. Patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 Have a Lemony Sweet Day

Sherry
Linking with a few fun stops. . .

     So I am wondering is it my computer or blogger?  Couldn't complete my post this morning. 
This happened a few days ago.  It was the day my computer came back from the geek. 
Seems fine now.   Let's see . . .

So this morning I could load a photo but then I couldn't type or add a link.  It wouldn't let me add the link on that post just now either.  This has never happened before. 
So, wonderin' can I add a link here.  Let's see if I can find a cool blue and link to Sally for a test.                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Acting really weird again.  My cursor won't move.  I can only move it with the arrows.  Let's see if we can link.  Oh btw I love shutters.   I found this pic on Pinterest.  I love holleyhocks too.  Someday I'll have a holleyhock garden.  Let's see if we can link.   Click here to visit Sally.  Nope weird.  Same problem as this morning.  My mouse will not click over the words to highlight.  Now the weird thing is it works in word and in emails.  So can it be blogger?   Is anyone else having a problem?
Let see try something else.  Click Here.  OK. So now I just went to the drop down and typed the words in.  It looks like it worked. 

Let's try one more pic . . .

                                                                         

Still acting weird.

I wanted to share this pic.  I was planning on doing something new with the blog.

I guess it all depends if the computer and/or blogger cooperates.

I was planning on choosing a color each month and adding photo's and anything I can find to the posts to highlight the months color. 

Came up with the idea because I googled Yellow the other day and some really cool and interesting photos

came up that I wanted to share.

So for the rest of the month I am going to share some lovely yellows.

Hope your day is going better than mine.

If not maybe this cute little Yellow bicycle will make you smile.

Sending happy Sunshiney Smiles

Now this is just so weird.  My normal Blue Slippers won't load!

Wow What a Day!

The Post That Might Be

The computer is acting up.  Only half of this post completed.

I can't manually move my cursor.  So I can't correct spelling. 

One frustration after another.  I quess for some reason it isn't

meant for me to post.

Happy Homemaker Blue Monday.  Just a little Blue . . .
Linking with Sally at Blue Monday.
And joining Sandra today for Happy Homemaker. 

The weather.... Started in the 80's today! Nice.
Right now I am.... I am trying to get this post written.  My computer is acting up again!  Same 'ole story.
On my reading pile....Always a few from the library...
If Memory Serves by Vanessa Davis Griggs (inspirational fiction)
The Wanderer Robyn Carr
Sleep No More Iris Johansen
On my TV.....Just got cable after 3 years!  Wearin' out The Food Channel
What I found while surfing the net....Ton's of decorating ideas on Pinterest
On the menu for this week....After tonight I hope all simple meals. Cowboy bought a chicken and marinated it.  Now I get to fry it tonight! Simple Pork Chops tomorrow. Veal on Wed. and who knows what the rest of the week!

My Dream Saturday--Making It Sweet

What would make your Saturday sweet? 

Maybe starting with . . .

This is a dream for me.  Sure would be sweeeet. 

And then maybe . . .
 A little lunch.

And of course a little (or maybe a lot) shopping . . .




Starting here of course at my favorite Antique Shop/Mall.

And then maybe going to what we call Main Street.  Lot's more shops!

  Gotta be careful though . . .


There is an ocassional gun fight.  We're in Texas.  We don't put up with people messin' with our banks or stealin' our horses! 

Maybe it's time to head home! 

Still think it would be a sweeeeeeet day! 

Hope your enjoyin' yours

Sherry


Still looking for The Best Chicken Pot Pie.  Click Here to read the post.