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Dissension in the Ranks

March 7, 2012 at 10:53 am by Claudia

I try to keep this quiet, but things are not always rosy with the Jumping Jacks.

At first glance, they appear innocent. Let’s look a little closer.
Apparently there has been yet another argument in a series of arguments with these two. You’ve only to look at the body language. The monkey is completely turned away from the soldier. If that doesn’t scream “I want nothing to do with you” I don’t know what does. And check out the expression on the soldier’s face. He’s not happy at all. I’d go so far as to say he’s pissed off.
Now they’re involving the guy on the right.
This kind of stuff spreads quickly.
Meanwhile, the baker is clearly trying to have some sort of dialogue with the King.
The King doesn’t look very receptive.
Looks like I’m going to have to call a meeting. Once again, I will have to explain that we are all in this together, that we are all one and that we must take responsibility for our actions.
And then I might have to knock some heads together.

Filed Under: jumping jacks, life 30 Comments

Flowers, Books & Yarn

March 6, 2012 at 9:26 am by Claudia

I made the bi-weekly trip to Trader Joe’s over the weekend and came home with these. Aren’t they gorgeous? They’re waxflowers and I’m crazy about them. I like the wildflower-like big splash of color they bring to the living room. And look! There’s my pink milk glass hobnail vase.

I found this in a local antique shop a couple of years ago. It’s been nestled in my china cabinet ever since. I thought it might be nice to actually use it as it was intended…as a vase. This is one of my favorite finds. Such a soft, pretty shade of pink.

I wonder…can I plant some waxflowers in my garden? Are they compatible with my zone? Hmmm.

At the moment, we have an abundance of fresh flowers in the cottage. Some yellow alstromeria on the kitchen table, some mixed alstromeria in the den…

although the petals have begun to fall. Do you see the blue book in the foreground? It’s a vintage copy of Great Expectations that was just sent to me by my friend, Sharon. She enclosed a sweet note that said she was sending it to me because I ‘like old things and proper English.’ Oh, I do, Sharon! Thank you so much! An interesting accidental vignette, don’t you think? Charles Dickens alongside of modern day suspense/mystery writer Lee Child and my iPhone: When Centuries Collide.

Today I plan to pick up more rocks from the endless swath of dirt that is my front yard. There are a lot of them – we have rocky soil. I don’t want them there when I reseed. I’ll use them as edging for my garden beds.

The crocheting continues. And I am reminded that I have some prep work to do on The Tempest. Rehearsals start in just about a month.

Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Filed Under: crochet, flowers 27 Comments

Smart Scoutie

March 5, 2012 at 9:00 am by Claudia

Scout is now reading at a 4th grade level.
She’s a Border Collie, you know. She’s smart.
Happy Monday!

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I live in a little cottage in the country with my husband. It's a sweet place, sheltered by old trees and surrounded by gardens. The inside is full of the things we love. I love to write, I love my camera, I love creating, I love gardening. My decorating style is eclectic; full of vintage and a bit of whimsy.

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