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Saturday, October 20, 2018

Have A Good Day

Have a blessed Saturday! ❤️
Wishing you a Blessed Day
I'll be back this afternoon with my Happy Homemaker post.
This morning I am moving furniture around.
Putting out Fall decor.
And snapping pics.
Enjoy your day

Friday, October 19, 2018

Have A Good Night-A Lazy Rainy Night


I am playing around on the tablet again.  We are having a lazy night at home. Listening to the rain and watching aPBS show about the circus

When was the last time you went to a circus?

We were talking when our last time was. The Cowboy couldn't remember.  But I did.

It was a small circus in Potosi, Mo.

What is your favorite circus animal?

Ours is the elephants.

I haven't learned yet how to search for photos.  I wanted to add some pics of elephants.

I can only add pics from my blog.  So I still have alot to learn on using this tablet.

Did you know there is a circus museum in San Antonio,Texas? It is a funplace to visit.

So we are watching t.v and enjoying some fun memories.

What are you doing tonight?

I will be back tomorrow with my Happy Homemakr post written on the omputer with photos!




The Story Behind The Photo

Hello I am glad your here today.  I am a bit sad because  I don't know if you've been here because for some reason I cannot open 
comments.  I have tried for two weeks to fix.  I have sent feedback several times and no help. So if you've made a comment I did not respond to please forgive.
If you know how to fix it email me please!
And now on to the story about this photo!
Isn't he cute?  I think so.  This is actually a pin that my mother 
wore.  She loved pins.  This little guy has a stone as you 
can see.  I've taken him out of her jewelry box of costume treasures and he is sitting for now on my desk where the computer 
is.  I set him on the calendar to take this pic. so I could share him with you.  I placed him on Friday so I could share the story today.

Believe it or not that day is the only one the entire month that is 
blank.  I have had a busy month of reviews and book related happenings.  This is the calendar I use to keep track of the books that I am on tour with.  

I haven't been doing very many reviews here on My Journey Back recently.  I've try to keep this blog encouraging with posts that I hope you enjoy and mean something.  

Shrugging my shoulders I am thinking I don't even know which posts you like and which ones don't hit the mark!  

I sure hope I get this problem fixed soon.  I miss you even though 
you've been here!

So thanks for stopping by.  Have a wonderful Friday!

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Wordless Wednesday

Friday is the day I'll tell the story behind this photo.  Linking 
with the Wordless parties.  My list is below.  Visit the others and see some amazing photo's.  
Have a wonderful day!

Sunday, October 14, 2018

Simple Sunday



Have A Blessed Day.
The Fabulous Party is over at 
Our Holiday Journeys.
Link up there.
Click Here to link

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Happy Homemaker In Texas

Good Morning.  
Welcome to a rainy day in Texas!  Is it raining where you are? 
Today it's HHnT.  Know what that is?  The day I join Sandra over at
Family Corner for her Monday party.  But I do it on Saturday because I can. LOL.

Sharing a few things from last week.  And a few plans for the new week.    Sandra provides prompts but I add a few of my own. 
The Weather
More rain.  It's cooler too.  That's nice.  I am glad I live in Texas.
Our weather most of the time is really nice.  Really hot sometimes.
But no snow.  I think snow is to 'look at'.  I'm a wanna be beach girl.

On the breakfast plate
This is one of Sandra's prompts I don't usually do it.  But today I thought I would.  Mainly because I am hungry.  I am about to cook some bacon and eggs. Domino will have a plate too. 

What I am wearing
Sandra's prompt again.  Black yoga pants and a cami.  It's a stay at home day. 

On my reading pile
I have a huge pile right now.  Mostly for tours.  But a few that I am reading for fun.  
Human-Pet Sleuthing Team Investigates Murder in Diane Wing's Latest Novel 1 for the Beck Valley Tour.

   Crimes Past by Lauren CarrCan't wait to read this one for the I Read Tour.

What I am reading now
40106665 I stumbled onto this on Facebook.  It's a clean sweet romance.  Reading this one for fun.  I'll still post a review. 

What I am thinking
I have a lot to do.  I am glad I can stay home and catch up on a few things.  

On today's To Do List
Breakfast I said I was hungry ✔
Clean the Cowboys bathroom sink  It's too scary for a before shot
More sorting of stuff from mothers.  Box up for donation.  
Work on transitioning outdoor room from Summer to Cabin theme
Clean/Laundry
Put away clean laundry from earlier in week 
Whew that's enough.  Don't you think?

Things that are annoying me now
A new prompt of my own because I am annoyed.
For some reason.  I cannot read the comments that people leave on my blog.  I click on them and nothing happens.  I can't moderate 
either.  I sent feedback to blogger.  I hope they fix it.  If you see spam on my blog(s) please ignore it!

On a better note... Things that are making me smile right now
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Lovin' this even more now that it is white.  I came home from work the other day and the Cowboy was in the backyard spray painting this treasure.  It was green.  Now it is all sparkly white.  This was with the first coat.  Sadly it's still sitting under the tree.  No break in rain when we're home!  Maybe tomorrow it can come in. 

In the kitchen 
This looks so yummy want to make it to go with the Chicken on Tuesday.  The recipe is here.

On the menu
Monday BLT's and Potato Soup
Tuesday Lemon Chicken, Pasta Salad, Bread
Wednesday Roast, Potatoes, Carrots 
Thursday Take out with M.I.L.
Friday Stew from leftovers

Last weeks menu...What worked/What didn't  
Monday  Plain 'ole Spaghetti and Meat Sauce, Salad, Bread
Tuesday  Split Pea Soup, BLT's maybe dessert. Yum.
Have no idea what we had. Just know it didn't include dessert.  Dawng it!
Wednesday Taking 'Take Out' to M.I.L.  ✔
Thursday  Briskit from freezer, Potato Salad, Corn 
Friday  I think there's a pot roast in the freezer 
No roast! Fried Cat fish and Onion Rings.  Soooo healthy.  I did add a fruit salad!

I cut/paste from last weeks post.  I have no idea why the font changes.  It is also grey but I can fix that. 

In the craft basket
  I've been wanting to make some Fall leaves since I found a pattern on Pinterest.  I shared it a couple weeks ago.  It didn't work.  I even had a seasoned crocheter that's not a word is it? Look at the pattern and yes there is a mistake.  Neither of us have taken the time to correct.  I found this pattern it's not as pretty.  But might work.   
My first attempt is a bit wonky.  But it was an easy pattern and works up fast. 

Features from the Fabulous Party
A couple caught my eye 
Dragon Fly Treasures came back and shared a Whimsical nest. 
She repurposed a tree trunk in her garden. 
Click here to visit her blog and read the post. 

My friend Fabby came over again and shared her tea party. 

Click here to read post. 


From the camera
Scripture/Devo



Thanks for stopping in. 
Enjoy your week 


Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Wordless Wednesday-Add A Caption

A couple from the archives.  Posting on the tablet.


Add a caption    ___________

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Test Playing With Tablet

I've been playing some today.  Proofed a review for tomorrow and published.
Typed the above sentence normally instead of with 2 fingers!

I figured out how to have more than one tab/window open.

Now I wonder if I can cut and paste a photo.

I found the instruction manual then lost it.  Looks like I'll have to look again.
I figured out how to take pics and found the gallery.  Just need to take a pic and see if I can get it into a post.

Let's try.
well some succes.  I took a couple of pics but couldn't find the gallery.  But a drop down showed up and said camera, came corder and some other stuff.  I clicked on camera and it went to the camera so I took this pick.

I got this book in the mail today.  I'll be reviewing for the Beck Valley Tour.


Learning wow the top one was on my blog the other in my Google album.

Very cool maybe I am going to like this!

1 Year ago today--Then and Now

I wrote on Facebook 

Dog Collar-check ✔
Dog leash-check 
Need to find bowls and bed before she comes home

Image may contain: dog
They called her Sadie.  She didn't know her name so for a week 
we tried and tried ideas.  
How about Lucy? Nah
Penny?  Hmm.  Nope
Dot? NO!
Maybe Lucy?  Lucy is nice.  Reminds me of Peanuts. 

And then it happened.  I was letting her outside and she was walking in front of me and I looked at her rump.  Yes she is named after her rump.  HeHe. Sort of.  
     I thought Black dots!
    Domino

I mentioned it to the Cowboy he said 'Cool'.  I spoke to her and she immediately answered.  

She must have been Domino all along!
Happy 1 year Anniversary-Birthday
Domino!




We love you Domino!

Monday, October 8, 2018

The New Norm-Learning The Ropes

And a little  This/That. . .
The post with no photos.  My computer is dying a slow death.
Hence the Simple Sunday post didn't post till late afternoon.
Now I am trying to learn to use a tablet and it is not going well.

The good news is the Cowboy didn't make me read instructions yet!

The down falls...yes that is pural!

I don't know how to open more than one window.  Can I? 
The keyboard is way too small.  Iam getting better at typing  most everytime I try to use the left Shift I caps lock instead.
I don't know how to store pics

And I am tired and not sure I can make this work.

Is there anyone out there that can give me advice.

I am getting better at typing with 2 fingers. Sort of.

Time for wine.

I'll be back soon.

Sunday, October 7, 2018

Simple Sunday-Fabulous Party



Free Scripture Printables | Are We There Yet?

Have a Blessed Day
The Party is here!
Link up. 
Please no Halloween

Saturday, October 6, 2018

Happy Homemaker in Texas

Welcome to HHM in Texas.  I follow Sandra each week and share what's been going on.  What I am planning to do and everything in between. 
Sandra provides the prompts
I add a few of my own.
Because I can. HeHe. 
Here's this weeks prompts

The weather
It's Fall in Texas.  Pretty much like Spring.  My two favorite seasons.  Although Spring I like better because I can do more planting for a longer time.  Sometimes Fall is short.  But we have nice weather now.  Probably the rain is gone for a while.  

On my reading pile
Gosh I have so much to read I need to write a special post.  
Here's a few on my phone
Wreath Between the Lines by Daryl Wood Gerber
The Killer Christmas Sweater Club by Terry Ambrose
Putting Down Roots in Kinsey Falls

What I am reading now
I am finishing up this one this weekend to review on Monday.
The Ghost and the Bogus Bestseller (Haunted Bookshop Mystery) by [Coyle, Cleo]

On the t.v.
Nothing and I need ideas.  What are you watching?

What I am thinking
I need to get outside and plants some lettuce,broccoli and carrots.

Dinner tonight 
Not sure picking up steak and leftover chicken from a client. 
We'll see what it turns out to be. 

On the menu
Monday  Plain 'ole Spaghetti and Meat Sauce, Salad, Bread
Tuesday  Split Pea Soup, BLT's maybe dessert. Yum.
Wednesday Taking 'Take Out' to M.I.L.
Thursday  Briskit from freezer, Potato Salad, Corn
Friday  I think there's a pot roast in the freezer

Last weeks menu (What worked/What didn't)
Monday-Guacamole Chalupa's (w/leftover beans), Spanish Rice
Tuesday - Tuna Casserole, Salad, Bread
Wednesday - Dinner with M.I.L. ordered in Applebeas I had pasta with chicken all DIL wanted was the salad that came with my order!  
Thursday - Pork Chips, Scalloped Potato's, Green Beans  I don't even know
Friday - Fried Catfish, Baked Potato's or maybe Hash Brown Casserole, Cole Slaw or I might do the Mexican Cat Fish that I didn't do last week   ✔ Well I did the Fried catfish and baked potatoes, and sliced tomatoes 


The Fabulous Party Features 
Did you know you can link your posts at the Fabulous party?
A couple posts caught my eye this week.
This looked so good.  Thanks you Carol for sharing.  Click here

Debbie Dabble shared her Fall Porch
Click here to visit her post and see an amazing sunset too.

My Ta Da moment
I wrote and published posts everyday last week except Friday. 
Yah me!  

My To Do list
Get supplies to make Fall wreath for Mother's door
Plant and work in garden
In the craft basket

From the camera
A treasure I brought home from MaMa's.  It was green and I sweet talked the Cowboy into painting it.   And yes that is the ugly part of the yard where there is no grass.  To much shade.  And Domino does a lot of running over there. 

Scripture/Devo
Free Scripture Printables | Are We There Yet?

Have a Blessed Week
Leave me a comment and let me know you were here!

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Thankful Thursday

 
First and foremost I am Thankful that God provides.  
There has been so much going on here in the last few months. 
But God is good and he gives us what we need: physically, spiritually, financially and much more that I am forgetting at the moment. 
I am also Thankful that I am writing this Thankful post.  It's been 
a wild ride this summer.  But I am back and hopefully writing a post everyday.  I hope you enjoy my posts.  Leave me a comment and let me know!
 
I am Thankful for the facility where my mother is now living. 
I am Thankful for the nursing staff.  The go above and beyond. 
They call me with updates.  They are very helpful.  Good facilities are out there.  You just have to look for them!
I am Thankful that even though my son lost is dream job 2 weeks ago that God is providing.  He was offered the opportunity to buy a barn with an established lesson program.  Not exactly his dream but keeps him in 'the business' while giving my DIL and grandchildren 
jobs.   Please pray with us and them as they consider, pray about and work details out on this opportunity.  
I am Thankful for Fall and that a few of the plants in my garden have gotten a 2nd chance.  I notice the Nasturtiums are growing again.  They never bloomed in the summer.  Just died off.  But they are thriving again.  So I gave them a big 'ole drink of H2O today.
My herbs are thriving.  I even have Zinnia's that have sprouted in the last few weeks from the seeds that fell to the ground.  I don't know if they will have a chance to bloom but I hope so. 
I am Thankful God gives me things that make me smile.  This isn't my garden but I saw this today when I was outside trying to clean up.   The butterflies spent the day hanging around!  It was a beautiful and welcome site.  I hope I have my phone ready the next time!

Today I Smile
I am Thankful
What are you Thankful for?

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Wordless Wednesday-Add A Caption

Welcome to Wordless Wednesday
                                                   The day I post only a pic.

Add a caption _____________
Linking at a few parties
Come back Friday for the story!
And the caption suggestions.