Mr. SP and I leave for the beach on Thursday. Mama and some other family members are already there, but we had to wait to leave because I’m taking a class for school Monday through Wednesday of this week. I treated myself to three new books for the beach. I can’t wait to sit on…
I really enjoy Rhoda’s weekly “Thrifty Treasures” party to see what deals ladies have found around the country. Be sure to visit Rhoda at Southern Hospitality to see this week’s edition. My deals for this week include two Bakelite hand mirrors that I got at a yard sale in Geneva, IL for $3.00 each. I…
I’m participating in Southern Hospitality’s weekly “Today’s Thrifty Treasures” party for the very first time. Be sure to visit Rhoda’s blog to see all of the great finds from this past weekend. I rarely go to yard sales on purpose. I almost always run on Saturday morning during the prime yard sale hours. Every once…
Mr. SP and I had a date last night. It was actually a late celebration of my birthday. We headed downtown to Shoemakers which is connected to the Craddock Terry Hotel. Shoemakers is in an old, you guessed it, shoe factory. Upstairs is Shoemakers with fine dining and downstairs is Waterstone, a brewery who’s specialty…
On Sunday I told you about the two month early arrival of little Hattie Arizona. Hattie died this morning. Her brain stem did not develop and she would never breathe on her own. I can’t imagine what our friends, John and Suzanne, must be feeling right now. If you could send a good thought or…
Head over to Biscuits are Never Boring where you could be the winner of this fabulous needlepoint belt. It’s a size medium and it will be perfect to wear with summer outfits. This belt is a celebration of a 400th post and someone’s going to be the lucky winner. It could be you!
Hurray!! It’s the last day of school! I’ll be free until August 10th with the exception of three days in June for a class for recertification. First on my agenda is to clean my house and to get caught up in the yard. I also want to complete a craft project that I’ve been wanting…
This past week was one busy week! Mama and I celebrated my 40th on the road in Winchester, VA. We ate at an old tavern and spent the rest of the evening relaxing in our hotel room. Mama gave me a beautiful pair of pajamas and matching robe. Two of my friends at school surprised…
Today’s the day that I turn 40. I used to think 40 was so old, now it doesn’t seem so old after all. I feel young and that’s what counts. I won’t get to celebrate with Mr. SP because Mama and I have to attend a funeral tomorrow in MD. I’ll drive after school to…
I hope that everyone is having a relaxing Memorial Day weekend. After traveling last weekend and going to my niece’s dance recital 2 1/2 hours each way and then a funeral the previous weekend, it’s so nice to be at home. Mr. SP and I both ended up being sick after our trip. Airplanes are…
Thanks to all of you for your kind comments. Mama seems to be doing a little better now that she knows that the evil men who did this are behind bars. She is still scared to stay alone at night and has been staying with my aunt and uncle. She lives over an hour away…
Two men, age 18 and 20, were arrested today for killing my mother’s friend. These little jerks knew her from the school where she worked. Both of these creeps rode my aunt’s bus and were known for trouble. It is a relief for the community to know who did it and to know that they…