Valarie Budayr
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A fairy village rebuild
Last week I did mention that the fairy tree was moulting right on top of the fairy house. Starting with sticks,moss and stones it was time to give our garden fairies something to live in for the winter. Using… Continue reading
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Ancestor Day
The second weekend in November has been marked as the traditional day of our gathering.We pretty well fasted all day knowing the feast which was to come. Everything else of importance was diverted. Teenage children stated clearly to friends "that they… Continue reading
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Things are busy at the Treehouse
There are things to be done. Leaving the house with his humble flag he walks towards his creation. Through the yard and into the woods he goes. To arrive at the clubhouse of his dreams,The Compass Treehouse. Long… Continue reading
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The Blue Plate Special
It's Friday and you know what that means……The Joy Diet. This week Martha had us laughing up to 30 times a day. "It's like a mental Drano" she says. It releases and purges our mental function. Did you know that… Continue reading
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A Day of Beauty
The last couple of days have seen us in our home doing "winter" type activities. Tropical storm Ida brought with her several inches of rains and wind,so when the sun came out today I decided it was time for a… Continue reading
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With Honor
The captains's chair sits empty this year. It's on days like today that I really hold my father in my thoughts. He was so proud to have served in both the Navy and the Army. He would tell you clearly… Continue reading
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Sunny Days
This blog post is brought to you today by the numbers 4 four and 0 zero. Before the time of children's programming,endless product marketing,and computer games, there was nothing on TV for children except of course Disney on Sunday Nights and the… Continue reading
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You are what you play……
Welcome to week 7 of The Joy Diet. This week aside from all the others has brought the most clarity. After reading the chapter and discovering what I play at best was an unveiling for me. After Martha walked us through… Continue reading
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Crafty
Today I will be away…..up in the mountains…..at my friend Susie's crafting cabin. There I will sit by a fire where I will knit and sew but most importantly, help Susie pick out the stones and tiles for her sink… Continue reading
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The Naked Umbrella
I've been stashing my yarn in a very large suitcase, just waiting for the day I had time to wind it all and start my various dreamed of projects. Once wound, I could beautifully display my stash within my wooden… Continue reading
A Place Like This 