I Ching No. 13 Gathering People
Stitched Service
9 JunThe Elf in Elfcroft has the sewing machine humming making functional gift bags. These gift bags are also known as shower caddies to be given to the women residents of Wheeler Mission this Christmas (just over six months from now). I use outdoor fabric (water and mildew resistant) from www.fabricguru.com. Four outer pockets surround the center opening. Twenty seven are completed…Forty six more to go.
The last two years we filled back packs with socks, gloves, scarves, etc. Several years before that we filled tote bags. Our choice this year are these homemade bags. Bath products to fill the shower caddies will be provided by friends and coworkers.
Friday Photos: Related Reflections
5 Jun
Barn
Spillway
Town hall
What do these photos have in common? It is the same lake.
Friday Photo: I Ching No. 16 Enthusiasm
29 May
Mom’s enthusiasm
Why is Mom so excited? It was May 2012. We got to board the plane for the second leg of our trip to London after weather caused the first leg to be diverted, unplanned overnight in wrong city and a flight crew that did not all show up. What’s in store for us? London gearing up for the Diamond Jubilee and a very special birthday tea at Kensington Palace Orangery. The first adventure was to see the crown jewels at the Tower of London.
For the rehearsal dinner
For the wedding
Mom is also enthusiastic about formal weddings…fantastic! This is what she has selected to wear next month.
I appreciate Mom enthusiastic follower of this blog! She has read all 239 posts from the beginning in 2010.
Thank you Mom!…..and Happy Birthday! Best wishes for many more!
Primetime for Peonies
26 May
Garden Parfait
Foxtrot
Virginia Dare
Sword Dance
Karl Rosenfield
These hardy perennials have gloriously bloomed in May the past twelve years. The foliage stays attractive through the summer.
Alas, these iris are past their prime. They had me in suspense for a year after I moved them from Nina Bay Farm. I did not know what colors I chosen.
Iris added to three beds in the “South Lawn”
From Houzz(4): Three lovely home offices
12 MayThe first design appeals to me for maximum functionality. I like having a stand up desk and three work stations. What is missing is….the cat…I mean Eve the office assistant!
Office assistant Eve
Friday Photos: Purple Palace of Prayer permanently parked at park
8 May
Purple Palace of Prayer
Purple Palace of Prayer 2
Pray for Peace
Birthstones
5 MayMy sister intends to wear her son’s birthstone as a pendant in honor of his wedding next month. Our mother recommended a jeweler for the blue topaz pendant. The selection was made, when it occurred to me that I also have a December birthday. I should wear my birthstone ring from my grandmother for the wedding. One thing leads to another. My ring does not have blue topaz stones. My ring has aquamarine stones. That mystery will go unsolved. However, we learned some amazing facts from Wikipedia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birthstone
Both the Old and New Testament make references to 12 stones in Exodus 28:30 (Aaron’s breastplate and the 12 tribes of Israel) and Revelation 21:19-20 (Foundation Stones for New Jerusalem). I found another relevant passage while reading The Church in the Book of Esther. Ezekiel 28: 12-15 includes “on the day you were created they were prepared.”
Through the centuries birthstone traditions have evolved. The link for the Wikipedia reference includes six different lists of birthstones by month. No wonder we are confused about the correct December birthstone. Check out the lovely Georgian poems from the 1870s (also in the link).
Aquamarine ring
What is your birthstone? and/or birthstone story?
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