tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27937382228335559672024-02-07T18:42:14.873-06:00Burlap & Roses...My inspired lifeI love my life...it's taken me years to
get here...but I'm pretty content and
find that I'm drawn to an inspired life
of creativity, learning, living and loving.
My life's story weaves itself in and out of happiness,
contentment, struggles, laughter, hardships, sadness, losses,
gains, friends and family.
What I know now, is that my life's story has made me who I am and
I have been inspired by it and
hope to be an inspiration to others...My Inpsired LifeBurlap & Roses...My Inspired Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11866522991976939901noreply@blogger.comBlogger180125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793738222833555967.post-53048308985154107702022-12-29T20:21:00.000-06:002022-12-29T20:21:25.785-06:00Heading East...destination Keyser, WV<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p></p></blockquote><p style="text-align: left;">On Sunday, after breakfast and coffee chat, we hit the road, destination Keyser, WV. I was excited to visit with my cousin and her family in the foothills of Appalachia. Jill retired as the Librarian at the local university in Keyser, WVU/Potomac. A mixture of newer and older areas, some quite depressed, but beautiful with the mountains as their backdrop made up the community. Not much different from any other community, really...except, it's surrounded by mountains.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLThKvivj-WpGMt9azbnZa7lb61If2XR4Xui8tLZKy_HP_oUn9POUwHbGRgBLcjPy1bZ60NE_NF0dfqsjwsg1odNkXDNWtnI-qyNG0X8qqFV9ZR-c_YmSaLY_QpJp95PNQbzFkASXb0QUz_jf6KwifRED1vsEbOKvu7SsFXX1aeNhs_KfzuGCq8uAT/s4032/IMG_4026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLThKvivj-WpGMt9azbnZa7lb61If2XR4Xui8tLZKy_HP_oUn9POUwHbGRgBLcjPy1bZ60NE_NF0dfqsjwsg1odNkXDNWtnI-qyNG0X8qqFV9ZR-c_YmSaLY_QpJp95PNQbzFkASXb0QUz_jf6KwifRED1vsEbOKvu7SsFXX1aeNhs_KfzuGCq8uAT/w150-h200/IMG_4026.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;">Jill showed us around, and we ate at a cute breakfast spot, toured the city library where Jill works part-time, and then retreated to her home for great conversation. Jill and I have just recently gotten to know each other, having found each other on ANCESTRY. Long story, but a cousin on my dad's side. We hit it off right away the first time we met a couple of years ago. </span></div><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;">Jill is a plethora of information. A walking one-gal Chamber of Commerce. Something she and I have in common; always promoting and supporting our communities in many ways. There is a lot of Civil War history in the area. Jill shared several stories and historical facts with us. Too much to remember, but interesting just the same. </p></blockquote><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZLSqu2v3LuTrItLCiUriqVV-YLjy7vpYg9lO-CIoaGnTcS0mFmm99YLFrClqjGbwKZJ8dBQ2zNqodp7_B_Qp2VE0V2zM02MJGYkBCXcpW1il2EZw2ftYvW39e7jIHCUcAAuiM0ZPx8D-FXjN-DI277eE9mCQmRmHI1YJjuUx8h_qSRFnErKoCuSFi/s4032/IMG_4017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZLSqu2v3LuTrItLCiUriqVV-YLjy7vpYg9lO-CIoaGnTcS0mFmm99YLFrClqjGbwKZJ8dBQ2zNqodp7_B_Qp2VE0V2zM02MJGYkBCXcpW1il2EZw2ftYvW39e7jIHCUcAAuiM0ZPx8D-FXjN-DI277eE9mCQmRmHI1YJjuUx8h_qSRFnErKoCuSFi/w150-h200/IMG_4017.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>Jill's hubby, Biard, is an amazing musician we learned. He has his man-cave shed full of musical instruments, mostly guitars, along with parts and pieces to repair them with. He's been in bands, but no longer. <div><br /></div><div>It's so interesting to be in another area of the U.S. Anywhere in the world, really. But, to see our own country and the differences in the geography and cultures and learn the history of each, is really intriguing. </div><div><br /></div><div>We loved every minute with Jill and Biard, but we were on to Cumberland, Maryland, where Jill and Biard's daughter, Heidi and her husband, Kevin, live. Heidi, too, is a librarian, but does not work in that field any longer. Kevin is a professor at another university in the area. </div><div><br /></div><div>Upon arrival to Cumberland, we settled into the B&B that Heidi got for us. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054306440310" target="_blank">The Bruce House Inn</a> was lovely. We had the entire main level for ourselves, which consisted of the bedroom ensuite and gathering room with a fireplace. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjinSYvDqIhM4qQq6h-rrM5WsQybDfbNZRa_EgZXhzItO711u0XQg5-Ei1zqIpzMtt1BgHYJkhzZto3Dojjewehp0zixchI_HmyNbMy10tTjecetsQ3FuWfgMxsAcTRz2YVLLqtUnSe4YCsrUt4KH4rw17NKOIx02K1Sb8IebRjriRhD3HwgS1Nncf8/s4032/IMG_4107.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjinSYvDqIhM4qQq6h-rrM5WsQybDfbNZRa_EgZXhzItO711u0XQg5-Ei1zqIpzMtt1BgHYJkhzZto3Dojjewehp0zixchI_HmyNbMy10tTjecetsQ3FuWfgMxsAcTRz2YVLLqtUnSe4YCsrUt4KH4rw17NKOIx02K1Sb8IebRjriRhD3HwgS1Nncf8/w150-h200/IMG_4107.JPG" width="150" /></a><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiucjrVn3O1-nNSeiSLFBmyubJ1mCNjAXlJBCJOH8TNPVq57EonHFOo--4vb_QhHbxjOt4pjkIS1-IVP1WmHhswc3DmeUPgnAkuqkUkpn02W58JN5su3wQSZEw1nj29VXqAZuCat6TMSqnCfisfpWJ-DgTMXKahrAHjwCxjhgPVqRHYdupLEGbivZTp/w150-h200/IMG_4110.JPG" width="150" /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKyRVOE9xUT6mmPjcM10AZ-5q3KDo3GrQSellw_UHbNh4J7fzfG-nNZxBegLc6JZLG1trroqq9x9u7yp48NY149CByst8hwqIUz29FAJ8HQ4t73Se285fL_AwDULebu29-GpLA6UdqxIsj-3DB88f1iHV0IJiWSbus5s7I-nydH1hfNDlKhuavkeYg/s4032/IMG_4111.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKyRVOE9xUT6mmPjcM10AZ-5q3KDo3GrQSellw_UHbNh4J7fzfG-nNZxBegLc6JZLG1trroqq9x9u7yp48NY149CByst8hwqIUz29FAJ8HQ4t73Se285fL_AwDULebu29-GpLA6UdqxIsj-3DB88f1iHV0IJiWSbus5s7I-nydH1hfNDlKhuavkeYg/w150-h200/IMG_4111.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Once settled, we met Heidi for lunch at a trendy cafe in the historical area of Cumberland. Heidi is such an interesting young gal. Highly intelligent, active in the arts and social activism. She travels quite <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOrvNyuSMPWJfesewEUcHDCdiOegMrEnHizOPiq7zxf7XHK0S8SAPvytwVMyjuKbn2QPI6z-McYMhZm7KBEsImlF8hUr6BWt5_XztEZ_YbMtF7O12JXK8DN9SBqOtqxJevKDyb9rvSknZXtikUxlVx1jbMJAX6iYu6VT_PRQbcsFIQJxQYOKE2KWlR/s4032/IMG_4057.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOrvNyuSMPWJfesewEUcHDCdiOegMrEnHizOPiq7zxf7XHK0S8SAPvytwVMyjuKbn2QPI6z-McYMhZm7KBEsImlF8hUr6BWt5_XztEZ_YbMtF7O12JXK8DN9SBqOtqxJevKDyb9rvSknZXtikUxlVx1jbMJAX6iYu6VT_PRQbcsFIQJxQYOKE2KWlR/w200-h150/IMG_4057.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br />often to New York City, where she has friends on Broadway. We'll travel to New York City with her someday. She knows the ins and outs of the city and will be awesome to go with. Heidi gave us a tour of the Canal Place area, shared various stories of history of the area and took us to a great little spot where several original log cabins have been moved to this location. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT3SfHoctkw4xRuERRwFCDOHD31Fn6CLB_DRIs0z4qeREX54X0wLCIDRpzRP_IkPaVEKtYubyWO35bjylPi2zASKR7gYbggyVNitsi_8gaPzIfy_GQgijLvSgwmRMOWqigETw6EKy7416fW7Jz_J5JGFZkFr0olkwWccjjqdeI_S_D0ptE51Vr5fjk/s4032/IMG_4069.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT3SfHoctkw4xRuERRwFCDOHD31Fn6CLB_DRIs0z4qeREX54X0wLCIDRpzRP_IkPaVEKtYubyWO35bjylPi2zASKR7gYbggyVNitsi_8gaPzIfy_GQgijLvSgwmRMOWqigETw6EKy7416fW7Jz_J5JGFZkFr0olkwWccjjqdeI_S_D0ptE51Vr5fjk/w150-h200/IMG_4069.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><br />Both saving them and developing a cool artists' colony for tourists. Each houses an artist either full-time or on the weekends. Most were closed on this day, which was disappointing. I could have spent a lot of time there. Also, this area was up in the mountains. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8vXCG3dQNaoEB3bluEyrLoZSWMu8OnKzdG3g8XBDZh44QZ0wzZ8N1IqV7JJN-1oLoQgeN9bnGTpkx6r8nfRc6o-_6JyJ6dTao9EHFMj71EsFpAQ83c1JOa-VuxCOcWsffDK2xbnXhBoAU1VBIedu5jAWmYkezs-gsIxAUsT4TTaYl9_cocH9PBJRy/s4032/IMG_4066.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8vXCG3dQNaoEB3bluEyrLoZSWMu8OnKzdG3g8XBDZh44QZ0wzZ8N1IqV7JJN-1oLoQgeN9bnGTpkx6r8nfRc6o-_6JyJ6dTao9EHFMj71EsFpAQ83c1JOa-VuxCOcWsffDK2xbnXhBoAU1VBIedu5jAWmYkezs-gsIxAUsT4TTaYl9_cocH9PBJRy/w200-h150/IMG_4066.JPG" width="200" /></a></div></div><div>Jill was supposed to have come to spend time with us in Cumberland, but a road closure for a "standoff" did not allow her to come and meet up with us and the next day, she was not feeling well. We were bummed that our time with her was so short. Heidi and Kevin did a wonderful job of entertaining us over a couple of meals and wonderful conversation back at The Bruce House Inn. Both are very delightful.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Before leaving, we asked Heidi to take us into a "holler". One, because we didn't really know what one was, and we wanted to experience this cultural difference. We came out saddened by the living conditions. Extremely poor and run down, this area was just along the edge of town, down a gravel road at the foothill of the mountain. </div><div><br /></div><div>Our time here quickly ended and we headed east from Maryland to the Atlantic Coast. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here are some more photos for your enjoyment. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkgEHCVuGJqLcezLmGlOFvaF2ElNz1DNT6dV51ol_7jQjd6KTYAntgB5h7TfDWE_KlSYwpo9BQzduxcQHii1CIRld391V4RD_zEeNaZ-cOmaayMrDEK-NGWdeaZF2A2U1DbGka5txlJ4u2NY6Wal2PkG5hcd6h9R8o2undpbOlpqEMkVNiw5UVmPev/s4032/IMG_4054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkgEHCVuGJqLcezLmGlOFvaF2ElNz1DNT6dV51ol_7jQjd6KTYAntgB5h7TfDWE_KlSYwpo9BQzduxcQHii1CIRld391V4RD_zEeNaZ-cOmaayMrDEK-NGWdeaZF2A2U1DbGka5txlJ4u2NY6Wal2PkG5hcd6h9R8o2undpbOlpqEMkVNiw5UVmPev/s320/IMG_4054.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXEndJORnzKFGdIEUMUDUpH6HUWkLKG-dw3Ue22f2xO5Q3ianup1JtsyTm_NjIyxOImH7dEEVOFbMk0XC8L037XDoPUaKcy-l987XcYeuk8pXlkzwQCOE3PynNfCIrrZ7Et55dsZlUX1Qx6vZAE4sSWo4Ak3715EPHxcP8JzWPr5UZgxUOPUN-cGFc/s2715/IMG_4084.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxqqejHEBIlBi9zfB71igwzd5uw4dNb_vAwfXOf7Pwsai6Gwq0yIVShTNw89Pe1ZtA-tDdqn411EJCwZurFe83VYOusZnPG2SLoB7gFFs-mmLEizpHyn2WykSGX5khVkwZ7LXcd0eGTgftOOXn8VZ7rdlShBRkKB6THK0E1fa9fZDe5joRqyeolc2C/s1080/Travel%20quote.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxqqejHEBIlBi9zfB71igwzd5uw4dNb_vAwfXOf7Pwsai6Gwq0yIVShTNw89Pe1ZtA-tDdqn411EJCwZurFe83VYOusZnPG2SLoB7gFFs-mmLEizpHyn2WykSGX5khVkwZ7LXcd0eGTgftOOXn8VZ7rdlShBRkKB6THK0E1fa9fZDe5joRqyeolc2C/s320/Travel%20quote.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />We've had the pleasure of getting to do some traveling this year and I have many who want to know about the trip we just took out East. I thought I'd use this platform to share most of it with you. I'll post a few times, breaking it down in a manageable way, throwing a few photos in here and there.<p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;">Firstly, though, I hope by sharing, it encourages you to get out and travel. A day or long weekend trip, a few miles or several thousand. It doesn't matter. Make the time to do it. I find it inspiring, transformational, energizing and refreshing. And home always feels better when you get back. </p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJm1a4xvAeGeUcYVhNCcCj7zDohfwZIOdoFctEuOfNfj-ffE5MSm6KN7yG_F4o-FU_T9n55O5bLmmf1XWpXxXh5HrVMFvFOsuaEGg9m8kfo90A1gsAkMRF_g3jro-JNCrvKazVBh3oFlPFmlNeiFK9K1XlpZG21Dm6D99YDolSSzyhIfuUEtqqstGw/s4032/IMG_3934.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJm1a4xvAeGeUcYVhNCcCj7zDohfwZIOdoFctEuOfNfj-ffE5MSm6KN7yG_F4o-FU_T9n55O5bLmmf1XWpXxXh5HrVMFvFOsuaEGg9m8kfo90A1gsAkMRF_g3jro-JNCrvKazVBh3oFlPFmlNeiFK9K1XlpZG21Dm6D99YDolSSzyhIfuUEtqqstGw/w240-h320/IMG_3934.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Remember this tree and <br />its beautiful color. Peoria<br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>This trip I'm going to share has been a couple of years in the "saving". When I started planning it, after Steve and I decided which direction we would be heading, I quickly realized that it was going to need to be three weeks long. We had two sets of family we wanted to stop and see along the way and spend a couple of days with each. Other than that, we had no specific time frame or scheduled events until the last week. And there was no real 'planning' to be had, as we like to start, stop and stay as the mood or area inspires us. The only thing on the agenda, after the family visits was Iowa to the East Coast for harbor hopping or bust.<p></p><p style="text-align: left;">We left home on Wednesday, October 12th, stayed overnight in Peoria, Illinois (a destination in and of itself) and arrived in Amelia, Ohio on Thursday evening, at the home of my cousin, Cathy, and her hubby, Marc. Just outside of Cincinnati, they have a lovely, comfortable home in a little area of in-town acreages. </p><p style="text-align: left;">A meal, a sleep and then we hit the road on Friday a.m. for breakfast in Cincinnati and a little site-seeing. We ate breakfast in a cool, upscale, but nothing frivolous, restaurant right by the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_A._Roebling_Suspension_Bridge" target="_blank">John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge</a> spanning the Ohio River and connecting Ohio to Kentucky, <a href="https://authenticwaffle.com/" target="_blank">A Taste of Belgium</a> at The Banks. I'm all about the atmosphere of a place first and foremost. I would not consider myself a</p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdz9SzCaEb6f4ARivKnawz-nwwgMCIkkrHkISQSRsik3gahXq-Kij6SKmkjFxzsUdCxqQcWM2ObSxzCa_Adu-WyP7Bz3OcSGXHRW8rAwfRyLHOibZYVKdMczU4AK8fA5P1ydjIPnp2eNzyF8FOO872ZDlO7RakG68s1LPM4MWmrqZSX5EAkMaGGF8r/s920/Beltucky.png" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="920" data-original-width="828" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdz9SzCaEb6f4ARivKnawz-nwwgMCIkkrHkISQSRsik3gahXq-Kij6SKmkjFxzsUdCxqQcWM2ObSxzCa_Adu-WyP7Bz3OcSGXHRW8rAwfRyLHOibZYVKdMczU4AK8fA5P1ydjIPnp2eNzyF8FOO872ZDlO7RakG68s1LPM4MWmrqZSX5EAkMaGGF8r/w180-h200/Beltucky.png" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beltucky<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"> food snob, but if I were, the food here would fit the bill, as well. Goetta Hash and authentic Belgium waffles were on the menu. We ordered Bier Cheese & Pretzels to share (YUMMO), Steve had the Goetta Hash and Cathy had the Beltucky. I think I had my usual, scrambled eggs and fixin's and a pumpkin hard cider. It was more 'brunch' time, than breakfast, I must add. The first cider of many on this trip. </div></span></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;">The last time we visited, Cathy took us into a really neat area of Kentucky. We made our way back into a different area of Kentucky on Saturday...more about that later.</p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;">Who remembers WKRP in Cincinnati? It's still a 'thing' there. The cities claim to fame, maybe? Oh, maybe it's the Bengals, or the Reds? I don't know. What I do know is that they have pretty impressive sporting arenas and areas dedicated to the tourism that comes into the area. </p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCCdrzlwNVFxbBZxNReX6e85gqTpimbbgO5g0r-9fv-q0OTpLxWaLGst8fTgpX5Hn-B42vXeVTH3b89p8bvQ5CNVE12wETu8ipWnihdjOs2R_WDc3xQhHf0r8hcI0im3AwqpK0S6ONGHm3thlzvifF2u9b4L4UIspYBka9RACW4ICtEbtYo4zczrqP/w300-h400/IMG_3948.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">This is the suspension bridge that connects Kentucky and Ohio. We'll drive </span><span style="text-align: justify;">over an</span><span style="text-align: justify;">other Roebling Bridge as we make our way, eventually, through New York City...how do you think we did?</span></div><br /><br /><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAS_IxKrLE08B3jN5FMDFrmybIYsiDE0m1yQcXoVAGVhY18kB6jls1KO3dyjHldeBLLo4Z4qxb5sj4sbgp4gSG7Vck8f8e56eAS68iwBmaRf8QqTf0N0Ko76oCTeY7-4R0Q97oA1DWzQr1hCqujS16OoTWd789MVj_Vrj8SIDY-I6q5KpoCKJaZfy8/w320-h240/IMG_3941.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">My cousin, Cathy and I in front of the famous sign. <br /> The weather was picture perfect</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><br /></blockquote></blockquote><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtb1fE0ZS9XrRHd2rjT1iFr7pxbUw9Z4BhDGAZlrqfk4CUMUf0IR_wEgFhTfXYEWEd-cgBUXX1m_y10ZNq9DjLffPaS8BTkeDF2diW6jenk3YbhDOhNbyoNAEk06hNRY1j7tH-yUaG0Eko39KaGaZwJ9uYxMHwR0UOj_leNCkXVEnImXgXGMO7DYtf/s4032/IMG_3957.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtb1fE0ZS9XrRHd2rjT1iFr7pxbUw9Z4BhDGAZlrqfk4CUMUf0IR_wEgFhTfXYEWEd-cgBUXX1m_y10ZNq9DjLffPaS8BTkeDF2diW6jenk3YbhDOhNbyoNAEk06hNRY1j7tH-yUaG0Eko39KaGaZwJ9uYxMHwR0UOj_leNCkXVEnImXgXGMO7DYtf/s320/IMG_3957.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">Next stop,<a href="https://www.findlaymarket.org/" target="_blank"> Findlay Market</a>. A rough and tumble area of Cincinnati, but full of character with cool eateries and shops. A farmer's market on steroids, I guess you might call it. Fresh meat, seafood, baked goods and more. Butchers and deli's that have been there for generations. Artists, makers, creatives, etc. call this area home. Permanent entities, open on the regular with the area bursting at the seams come the weekend. Can I just say I loved everything about it? EVERYTHING.</blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><p style="text-align: left;"></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;">The sites, the sounds, the makeup of the area...the inhabitants. It kind of has the feel of New Orleans, only on a very miniscule level. Cathy said it's pretty rough there after dark.</p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: left;">A nice Mexican dinner, where I had the first of many fish taco meals that I'd try on this trip. We ended the day over conversation at Cathy and Marc's. We were pooped. </p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><p style="text-align: left;">SATURDAY, October 15th</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPItTBPfWziDiUP_5aVK83S87Q4SlSF3fZynl4iBFegDkW32KiCxzy7TYbBLYr7GBhzaxHgg_eMIJvL1IaQ1lAqpeturPMtU2jIl8qLQ4Ckbw42Yxv9XwFf5Gwqt4Z-428CG2mtd2vvs3vUTN9YciMlr5pj1UAaSw3DT8lcvfAglw6G26c5yLJNgF/s4032/IMG_3984.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPItTBPfWziDiUP_5aVK83S87Q4SlSF3fZynl4iBFegDkW32KiCxzy7TYbBLYr7GBhzaxHgg_eMIJvL1IaQ1lAqpeturPMtU2jIl8qLQ4Ckbw42Yxv9XwFf5Gwqt4Z-428CG2mtd2vvs3vUTN9YciMlr5pj1UAaSw3DT8lcvfAglw6G26c5yLJNgF/s320/IMG_3984.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>On Saturday, we found ourselves lazing around a bit, with coffee and chit-chat. Soon, we were off to<a href="https://www.augustaky.com/" target="_blank"> Augusta, Kentucky</a>, the hometown of George Clooney. His parents still live there and his Aunt Rosemary's home is now a Museum, of which we toured. She lived there until her death a few years ago. The drive was beautiful, as we got off the highway and took a less traveled country road. We drove alongside the river until we came to the ferry, to which we drove onto and ferried across to Augusta. What a delightful and charming town. A river town. There's just something special about a river town, don't you agree? </div><div><br /></div><div>We were hungry and quickly went into another trendy, hip place, <a href="https://www.beehiveaugustatavern.com/">Beehive Augusta Tavern</a>. As I said earlier, atmosphere sets the tone, and this did not disappoint. We were seated upstairs in this 1796 Landmark. There is so much history here. Click on the link I shared above for the Beehive and then click on the MORE tab, then click on history. </div><div><br /></div><div> After a scrumptious, yet not ordinary meal, we perused the quaint shops housed in 300-year-old buildings before heading to the Rosemary Clooney Museum. Huge fans of White Christmas, the movie, Cathy and I were enamored with the costumes and memorabilia from several of Rosemary's movies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Cathy new that the Clooney family still resided in the area and that Mrs. Clooney, George's mom, had an antique shop. Well, it turns out that the one shop we didn't go in was hers. We thought it was a gallery. So, I high tailed it back over to see what it was all about and enjoyed a delightful conversation with Nina Clooney. A darling lady, very tiny, but a real beauty. Heck, I didn't ask her a thing about ol' George, we talked shop. Turns out we had a bit in common😊 </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbeURN6Ai0rMqdJduT58Q2JyEdG5mYPslV5xRpehBtzYKm8EnStjV603BkmYY0o5uMEGbf-Ai_CfXjUc75uRMHtUYfrNw45kklI2sEmDEBY9B3UhSZWYKNRe_km5rN8QTS0Inj451oV4lFkfQbSxTX0s4vsAMOYYbBdce0LiKfiNpYdJZqzrWJZyRy/w400-h300/IMG_3991.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rosemary Clooney Home,<br />now museum</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh979lrhvw90AHCsJE93XXSBcjqYxOgFbvNktxYbz_-InvpVEL0i89g46MILZoRSprNvcJCxG8vw7aJOcTY7e06iZYU6F2IRrIw5iajPi-5edBsuZDwkF85I3G40Vxv3V6MfBkR9jU7xXzIGF81IoYSVnPIw1yrnpLvzzIERczfUtfYFyo8yXAa0f9d/s4032/IMG_4005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh979lrhvw90AHCsJE93XXSBcjqYxOgFbvNktxYbz_-InvpVEL0i89g46MILZoRSprNvcJCxG8vw7aJOcTY7e06iZYU6F2IRrIw5iajPi-5edBsuZDwkF85I3G40Vxv3V6MfBkR9jU7xXzIGF81IoYSVnPIw1yrnpLvzzIERczfUtfYFyo8yXAa0f9d/s320/IMG_4005.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nina Clooney</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnqtBNejeZtCE7LsAixU44CvdVKg0_9VWN-Su870A4_obCfWhBybe0ojbETMWAXbA8J5Tr0yozuE83S01-eRpKWIogrkbSfJO0uWhymf7cW2keiS6yxwC3gLYQ4cNHFYjhozmWTweGHqYna8BkxjNXsK1FO-5gInRydzf7BEQeJPERAp1gSAsqj-qH/s4032/IMG_3998.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnqtBNejeZtCE7LsAixU44CvdVKg0_9VWN-Su870A4_obCfWhBybe0ojbETMWAXbA8J5Tr0yozuE83S01-eRpKWIogrkbSfJO0uWhymf7cW2keiS6yxwC3gLYQ4cNHFYjhozmWTweGHqYna8BkxjNXsK1FO-5gInRydzf7BEQeJPERAp1gSAsqj-qH/s320/IMG_3998.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Cousin, Cathy and I<br />in front of the Sisters display. We learned <br />that Vera Allen passed away<br />at a young age from Anorexia</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyWdroY18TPEpjaBeB-yqVfZffx1dk6MiEGIqi4Zp7zz2Xzuy1Ycf1QY4C2_8cyTH0KzngtEViNEkj5T1rd9qTgX09SrP8PstssSHY5TeJfod6HjrkFzQv7Y96EGWDrixbQtOEP-L_5V1UAy11XJy4dk74Y1da1lf33Fe1Nv8GOT6nXXtVdeNkaQiN/s4032/IMG_4002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyWdroY18TPEpjaBeB-yqVfZffx1dk6MiEGIqi4Zp7zz2Xzuy1Ycf1QY4C2_8cyTH0KzngtEViNEkj5T1rd9qTgX09SrP8PstssSHY5TeJfod6HjrkFzQv7Y96EGWDrixbQtOEP-L_5V1UAy11XJy4dk74Y1da1lf33Fe1Nv8GOT6nXXtVdeNkaQiN/s320/IMG_4002.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYdwTrFq3l7WnpASklAzUL9c0ZihpQSBq1ewnOJ62a4vCw6cYLViUMmxEiwQjWUdK92bRWKI9sXLas0RktyAS2Tp-bE6q8DKEcuerYYb_jH5ZlpcubkH7JZSPuC741ao-1i6q38dFAoo3ub7GL6jB4o30RyiqjwLlNbvF935hBJziFXcQcF41gfU_E/s4032/IMG_4003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYdwTrFq3l7WnpASklAzUL9c0ZihpQSBq1ewnOJ62a4vCw6cYLViUMmxEiwQjWUdK92bRWKI9sXLas0RktyAS2Tp-bE6q8DKEcuerYYb_jH5ZlpcubkH7JZSPuC741ao-1i6q38dFAoo3ub7GL6jB4o30RyiqjwLlNbvF935hBJziFXcQcF41gfU_E/s320/IMG_4003.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye's<br />costumes<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZGCMRcRPgTbVoa5qI4ga88gPwRXDFYvD9b0FimNU8fXxWYQ1m9aI3wrWvYpXnCyDUHjVr7SWdnHMDUZIxyeaQ_57fNEIBnEU3jLNpiuEkL4jx5lWu5iuK5hhqwRYD7e7yKSKnT90OUAQj7VeLwMXSrzN47HJxW9vwpv8UZVQJfUfN5vxHRhCoKKkr/s4032/IMG_3978.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZGCMRcRPgTbVoa5qI4ga88gPwRXDFYvD9b0FimNU8fXxWYQ1m9aI3wrWvYpXnCyDUHjVr7SWdnHMDUZIxyeaQ_57fNEIBnEU3jLNpiuEkL4jx5lWu5iuK5hhqwRYD7e7yKSKnT90OUAQj7VeLwMXSrzN47HJxW9vwpv8UZVQJfUfN5vxHRhCoKKkr/s320/IMG_3978.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steve and I with my cousin Cathy and her hubs, Marc<br /><br />Thanks for coming along on the first leg of our adventure. There's so much more to share. Please leave a comment and share if you would. I like to know your thoughts, too. Have you traveled? What has been your favorite place so far? Where would you go back to again? Are you inspired and energized by traveling? Our next leg takes us to the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia and Maryland.<br />Beth</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Burlap & Roses...My Inspired Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11866522991976939901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793738222833555967.post-24424302932145617552021-08-29T11:38:00.002-05:002021-08-29T11:41:11.874-05:00Doobie Brothers...sixty, inspired and freedom.<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">My husband, Steve turned sixty two weeks ago and I follow him in a few weeks. I loved my 50's and look forward to what my sixties bring on. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This past Sunday, August 22nd, we did our stint at the <a href="https://www.iowastatefair.org/" target="_blank">Iowa State Fair</a>, where we've volunteered at the Cultural Center (CC). We thoroughly enjoy it. This time, everyone we spoke to had come from out of state; Texas and Colorado, or had not been to the fair since their youth. We brought out the map, marked where they currently were, and then tipped them off to where "we" felt the highlights of the fair were. My to go spots, after they spent time in the CC: Agricultural Building, Bill Riley Stage, Pioneer Hall, Fabrics and Threads, etc. Steve points them in the direction of the animals and machinery. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">While in the CC, I enjoy all the exhibits and vote for my favorite miniature display. If I know of anyone entering exhibits, I try to find their work, specifically. Kudos to those who enter...there are a lot of creative and artistic people out there. I've always thought I'd enter, but I never have. I think the quilts are some of the most beautiful works of art there is. The patterns, colors, quality-superb. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">After our four hour stint, we then start off by going our separate ways, see above. We meet up, usually at the Bill Riley stage, food in hand for a quick bite and rest. Then, we're off again, doing our thing, saving the spots we both want to go to together. We had several hours to kill until the concert we were going to that evening. We took the sky glider up to the hill, visited Grandfather's Barn and the artists in residence in that location. There were many enjoying the beautiful day, sitting at shaded bistro tables with a glass of wine. There were jewelry makers, potters and painters doing selling their pieces. Remarkable, each one. We took the sky glider back down, grabbed a bite to eat, then went to the concert.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As I mentioned before, we are at the ripe old age of SIXTY! Yes, I'm saying it loud and pointed. How did we get here? What does this new milestone mean and how does it feel. One day at a time. A new freedom comes with age but, it doesn't feel any different. Freedom...</span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Leading up to the concert, I surmised it'd be an older demographic. Hands down. I was not incorrect. I'd say we were some of the younger ones. Seriously! There were quite a few walkers, wheelchairs, and canes assisting this crowd with getting around. At 72 years old, the <a href="https://thedoobiebrothers.com/" target="_blank">Doobie Brothers</a></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtoJCHT_r5uVVU1wNeBOuShZ7HKK_BtXZGGIfC0UB5Jt8HXOsLJ6OihwkYw92oPJOAnoPKN4Ml7sAweI4vJaQtM5DZ34kB7oeQDhxszQP09qFQ-WqKBJlAVVCzqmnMbYWL3ME3cmV0PEE/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="440" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtoJCHT_r5uVVU1wNeBOuShZ7HKK_BtXZGGIfC0UB5Jt8HXOsLJ6OihwkYw92oPJOAnoPKN4Ml7sAweI4vJaQtM5DZ34kB7oeQDhxszQP09qFQ-WqKBJlAVVCzqmnMbYWL3ME3cmV0PEE/" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">have been playing and singing for 50+years. They sounded exactly the same. It was a great concert. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I consider myself an observationist...my spell check tells me that it's not even a word. I looked it up, it doesn't really appear to be an official word, but, remember my use of freedom...I'm using it here. Anyway, I do like to observe and people watching is one of my fave things to do at the fair. Anywhere really, when I take the time to do it. And, people at the fair are some of the most interesting characters you'll find anywhere. I always wonder why people would wear white shorts/pants to the fair? High heels? Dressy clothes? I digress.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">So, back to the concert. There was an older-than-me gentleman that I had been observing. He was in his late seventies, early eighties, I'd guess. He was bent at the waist a bit, used a cane and had a little wobble to his step. He walked past us a couple of times. The last time I observed him, he was hobbling down the stairs. Seriously, it was difficult for him. But, he made it, stood in front of the stairs on the platform, placed his cane on the garbage cane beside him, so it was close and wouldn't fall. Right then, right there, he was in his element. A man of 20 again. He was singing and playing the air guitar. His age disappeared from his face. No one but he and the band and his memories. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">In observing this man, my whole evening was made. Two songs, that was all he had in him...or maybe it was all he needed. Or, maybe it was the two songs that meant the most to him. The songs he wanted to hear before they left. He grabbed his cane, turned around and motioned for someone to come down from the seats behind him. She came down, and they left, beating the traffic besides. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">It was a spectacular day into evening with the Doobie Brothers, sixty, inspired and freedom!</span></p>Burlap & Roses...My Inspired Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11866522991976939901noreply@blogger.com13000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA41.5962722 -93.554429713.286038363821156 -128.71067970000001 69.906506036178854 -58.3981797tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793738222833555967.post-1440247232433705252020-09-18T12:28:00.003-05:002020-09-18T12:38:44.788-05:00Fall BackRoads & ByWays Junkin' Tour<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxtajC8RZsT_OJQfMvY8UfKfz5NJX3c-SewOVueyUGj6P05-GoePmS6uqXHbTOAnqnV7R16IU9TocxZrsOrWeBhscPmur9DuBN4H9MM86MA3m7LGQcWzy_-ngCKPe7dez2xiiL0hBzb2w/s960/pam2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxtajC8RZsT_OJQfMvY8UfKfz5NJX3c-SewOVueyUGj6P05-GoePmS6uqXHbTOAnqnV7R16IU9TocxZrsOrWeBhscPmur9DuBN4H9MM86MA3m7LGQcWzy_-ngCKPe7dez2xiiL0hBzb2w/s320/pam2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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We've added SIX new stops to the tour this fall. PLUS, we have added a SPONSOR Accommodation: Hotel Pommier, a refreshed and upbeat hotel on Indianola's north side. Plan to stay in Warren County and make a weekend of it. No need to stress about getting to all the venues...take a leisurely drive and meander through the prettiness that is southern Warren County. </p><p>Most all venues are out in the country, with outdoor settings. Follow the event page to get a Google Map link...<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fmaps%2Fd%2Fedit%3Fmid%3D1EYrfp32ItIlviESI-7KdLdOhdzbtbVsG%26usp%3Dsharing%26fbclid%3DIwAR09_vc0vMkw6xK0CF3S7kykPz8LNX4ggL0x7mpmjE0UYegyDtlSKtkEqQ4&h=AT1OLzzmdFqc6el0sgJ4JUWxWB9SNJgm76FjSBM5q3X0AexwBMp9TlTbz4SxLg8Bg2vG__QqP2e1pY1fuqnsyrk-zUCjXtnlrBqidALTuLy9l8IjI9Z88XQpxkfB41AWfw&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2eXFlt5N4qpuW8nPyL0CBLIYKPgaRTuxjfI7_t85doE4ieWSqpzOjNdi0dys-rip2WMJLqgdfYYbTBDA_5647fRzvDO6z-NHGQ7gJPOWMNtlLTsW-FEksqIouwrSMnl6MSTY7LKYeyXMnSCfktk100KXG13hylgIA3lvzDc1zEnDZ2aoQ" target="_blank">GPS/GOOGLE MAPS</a> will be your best friend and way to get around. Please remember, not all locations have restroom facilities. Each community has a Caseys or Kum & Go, but you'll find food at Uncommon Grounds and The Farm-Warren County for unique eats, sweets and drinks. </p><p>Most all venues have Facebook Pages: LIKE their pages, as well as, the SPONSOR PAGE: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WanderWarrenCountyIowa" target="_blank">Wander Warren County Iowa</a>, to follow along and get updates. </p><p>Lula Belle Designs</p><p>Uncommon Grounds</p><p>Pamela's Place</p><p>Roots of Indianola and Jeff Tadsen Art</p><p>The Mosaic Rooster</p><p>The West Place</p><p>Patina of Time (Photography on FB)</p><p>The Bunkhouse Antiques</p><p>The Farm-Warren County</p><p>Kerry Johnson Works</p><p>Burlap & Roses at Crooked Hedge Farm</p><p>Lumynosity Fiber Arts</p><p>Timber View Antiques</p><p>The Little Shop of Hoarders (no FB)</p><p>Bramble Wood Acres</p><p>Hotel Pommier (accommodations sponsor) </p>Burlap & Roses...My Inspired Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11866522991976939901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793738222833555967.post-1937288439841054232020-05-02T14:19:00.000-05:002020-05-02T14:19:06.304-05:00NEW DATES SET for the 5th Annual Backroads & ByWays Junkin Tour<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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The MAP will look different! But, you'll not be disappointed, I'm certain. Plan to spend the day...or better yet, the weekend in Warren County Iowa. There are several unique places to stay, too! #wanderwarrencounty #bbjt #bbjtjuly17182020 #backroadsandbywaysjunkintour #warrencountytourism #bochnerfarms</div>
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Wow, I have to tell you, we have been living in the craziest of times, haven’t we? The world is literally shut down. Except for essential businesses, most people are working from home and the world, literally is following a ‘shelter in place’ rule. Some areas are on complete lockdown. This has been going on since mid March here in Iowa.<br />
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Easter was yesterday. Although I fixed a traditional meal, it was just Steve and I. Everyone had their own meal with their own little family. My sis suggested we all video call via messenger, so we did that...and it was fun. I especially worry about my Mom, she lives alone. I guess, out of all of us, she’s the one most likely to do okay, having the independent living down pat. The other thing she has going for her...not having to adapt to having someone around 24/7, that many, if not most, are experiencing. It’s a funny thing, really! <br />
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We’ll never forget these new terms, our new reality and how our lives have changed: shelter in place, social distancing, lockdown, quarantine, video conferencing, face shields, n95 face masks, tv shows from remote locations(basements, campers, kitchens), Covid19, hand sanitizer, toilet paper shortage, global pandemic, stay home. The list goes on and on.<br />
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We’re accustomed to seeing our grandkids most any time we want. Now, not getting to, has been the hardest. Two of them have had birthdays, and parties that have been cancelled. We’ve gotten pretty creative in our visits. Picnics at a distance, car to people chats, FaceTime, surprise Easter eggs hunts set up after dark with videos and photos so we can ‘watch’ and ‘see’.<br />
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Some gal pals, and I, have gotten together over the past couple of years for a weekly Bible Study. I texted the following to them this a.m. I also linked them to my inbox daily devotion. I feel it was written just for me.<br />
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<b>I, honestly, have been on a couch potato, watching tv, no ambition spiral for the past four days😜. I’m tired of that and myself. One thing I have tried to do is walk a mile most days. I do find it clears my head...and works my ass! I find sitting at my pond brings me some peace. </b><br />
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<b>The piece I’m sharing today is just what I needed and it came right to my email box. I get something everyday. I hope you find it as uplifting as I did.”</b> <br />
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<br />Burlap & Roses...My Inspired Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11866522991976939901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793738222833555967.post-24852865031381230432019-12-12T11:12:00.001-06:002019-12-12T11:12:18.565-06:00Contemplating Over Coffee<p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica;">I’m sitting at Bakers Square having coffee following a good breakfast. I’m treating myself today...prior to a day filled with Christmas shopping. In front of me sat a table full of men. 10-12 of them. I contemplate, over coffee, how they may know each other. What brings them together today; If they meet weekly, monthly, annually? Classmates? Previous co-workers? Men’s benevolent group? </p>
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It's my absolute FAVORITE time of the year...FALL! Is it yours, too?<br />
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Have you heard the term: FIKA? I stumbled across it on Instagram and thought it was special. My great Grandma's family came to the States from Sweden, so that made it extra special. The meaning is ME.<br />
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I'm busy getting ready for my ANNUAL <a href="https://business.facebook.com/events/548699279207226/" target="_blank">Red Flannel Affair</a> at Burlap & Roses. It's such a beautiful time to be out in the country and gals come decked out in their red flannel, leggings and boots. It's very fun to see all the various outfits...and the boots! So many cool boots!<br />
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As in the past, I've invited a few vendor friends to join me on the lawn. Also, we're just one stop on the ANNUAL <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/762197907946705/" target="_blank">Backroads & By-Ways Junkin' Tour</a>. This tour runs from St. Mary's to Osceola, Iowa and points in between. B&R is in the 'in between'. We've added two new stops to the tour, as well. A freshly OPENED antique shop near Lacona and a fabric artists studio in New Virginia. GRAB A MAP <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/762197907946705/" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
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Over the past month, I've had a sale going on, to reduce my old inventory, to make room for some new things. It was a success, so I'm moving in two new large pieces, lots of smaller pieces and some fresh from the wholesaler's NEW merchandise. It's felt a bit like it used to be when I offered a lot more NEW vs. mostly vintage and upcycled selections. It's been FUN!!!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBqCvxJmKaSCY_8KPuNV8COUmvExEcdAok6ZuTlMS4WI6ccJE6CGMFMXVQpZePqu8OkYZgd9ider9LTVwZ87BEGyIDZrNmbaYkVRfvzgdb_JOMngbt29tp4uNM9uw5Kbmls8bFE8JtxmE/s1600/IMG_9065.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBqCvxJmKaSCY_8KPuNV8COUmvExEcdAok6ZuTlMS4WI6ccJE6CGMFMXVQpZePqu8OkYZgd9ider9LTVwZ87BEGyIDZrNmbaYkVRfvzgdb_JOMngbt29tp4uNM9uw5Kbmls8bFE8JtxmE/s320/IMG_9065.JPG" width="240" /></a>I love every single thing in this photo. The barn canvas...it's designed to look like a paint by numbers painting. There are four different designs and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them all.<br />
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Grace & Gratitude. These are really nice signs, a great size and a wonderful reminder to live our lives in Grace & Gratitude.<br />
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And, Let's Stay Home...it's an embroidered piece...another fantastic size to tuck into a shelf vignette or add to a wall grouping. And, let's be honest...staying home is most often the BEST thing to do, especially as the days get shorter and temps get cooler. Cozy at home is nice.<br />
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Oh, and the buffalo check Merry Christmas pillow...YEP💝<br />
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In the BBR, I pulled out the traditional black and cream ticking that I got last year. I love the clean lines, fresh and tidy appeal. Here, new this year, I added the very pretty pillow showcasing pumpkins in every shape and color. It fit perfectly centered on my bed against the backdrop of stacked pillows.<br />
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For texture and a bit more modern feel, I added the geometrically appealing throw. It's so soft and warm. The perfect topper, when reading a book at night.<br />
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Thankful, Blessed and Fall Obsessed...fun and pretty all at once. The throw I've had for a couple years and it never gets old. It fits in my home decor year round. And, the lighter layer is a just right weight to keep the chill off. I added to this vignette, a really pretty plate with a stag on the front. It represents the wildlife we see daily on Crooked Hedge Farm...and, there's a couple of these big guys roaming our property. The wheatsheaf ( I purchased two of varying sizes) sits proudly in this grouping, too, and adds an element of height, where it's needed.<br />
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Burlap & Roses...My Inspired Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11866522991976939901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793738222833555967.post-40432264048147246132019-08-11T22:13:00.001-05:002019-08-11T22:13:08.479-05:00Getting the itch?I’ve posed this question on my INSTA page, #burlapandroses. <div style="text-align: center;">Are you getting the itch to decorate for fall? What inspires you? <img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1N1ZeiA7hinGv4rvJb0aMPfcItQn9Cuvm" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1N1ZeiA7hinGv4rvJb0aMPfcItQn9Cuvm" style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year. The colors, the bounty of harvest, cool, crisp air. Hayrides and pumpkin patches. Rusty colors of fall leaves. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I’m more interested in baking and homekeeping in the fall. Cooking seems simpler; crockpot soups and stews and roasts make it so. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have to admit, I am getting the bug...it’s just a bit too early for decorating for me, though. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">The photo is from an Insta page I follow; #kindredvintage. If this festive and inviting porch doesn’t inspire you, I don’t know what will. It’s got my creative thoughts flowing. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div>Burlap & Roses...My Inspired Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11866522991976939901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793738222833555967.post-26612408249552695812019-08-10T09:47:00.004-05:002019-08-10T09:47:37.834-05:00Where do you find inspiration?<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=10ewhkB2AX-ebKx04idl4u5pP1EjrnLCN" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=10ewhkB2AX-ebKx04idl4u5pP1EjrnLCN" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">For me...anywhere, anytime, anything. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div>Burlap & Roses...My Inspired Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11866522991976939901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793738222833555967.post-61005758938440104252019-08-10T09:47:00.001-05:002019-08-10T09:47:08.741-05:00Where do you find inspiration?<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=10ewhkB2AX-ebKx04idl4u5pP1EjrnLCN" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=10ewhkB2AX-ebKx04idl4u5pP1EjrnLCN" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">For me...anywhere, anytime, anything. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div>Burlap & Roses...My Inspired Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11866522991976939901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793738222833555967.post-19580892087711541762019-08-02T12:48:00.001-05:002019-08-02T12:48:20.553-05:00It’s August 2nd and it’s a beautiful day!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1eenxpo8TD_ABtgLbzrEEZTrmpilA9aYk" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1eenxpo8TD_ABtgLbzrEEZTrmpilA9aYk" style="font-size: 12pt; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"></span></div><h4><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">Wowza! This is a picture perfect summer day in Iowa. Low humidity makes it so. A gentle </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">breeze helps. The pretty blue sky with floating clouds </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">adds much to the beauty. It’s. just delightful all </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">the way around. </span></h4><h4><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">I find inspiration comes in many forms. A scent, a flower, a bird. Songs inspire. Laughter inspires. A memory inspires. </span></h4><h4><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">But, kindness and generosity, a thoughtful word or gesture inspire me most. Inspire me to be </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">better. To do better. To want better...for those I </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">love most, my community and the world at large.</span></h4><h4><span style="font-size: 12pt; display: inline !important;">A </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">Facebook post today was truly an inspiration. It made me happy. It made me think about what I’d do in a similar situation. Would I have done </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">something or nothing at all? I’d like to think I’d </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">have done something. I’ve gotten to be a blessing to others in different ways. As I am blessed in so many ways, I want to be a blessing to others,too. </span></h4><h4><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">Did you know, or have you heard it said, that if you don’t accept another’s help, you’re keeping </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">them from using their gift to be a blessing?</span></h4><h4><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">Taking help from others can be difficult. I’ve struggled with it. But, knowing how good it makes me feel when I’m able to bless someone else, and after hearing it described in this way, I’m much more accepting of help. </span></h4><h4><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">Life is full of blessings. Sometimes, events and happenings cloud our perspective. I try really hard to concentrate on the blessings in life. Big ones, but mostly a series of small ones that make up this thing called life. </span></h4><h4><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">I’m inspired to find, create, look for ways I can be a blessing to others. I encourage you to join me in this. </span></h4><h4><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">Please feel free to use these hashtags if you hear and share a</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">story. </span></h4><h4><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">#alittlegoodnewstoday</span></h4><h4><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">#iammypeopleskeeper</span></h4><h4>#whatcanonepersondo</h4><h4>#iminspiredtobeaninspiration</h4><h4>#burlapandrosesmyinspiredlife</h4><div><br></div>Burlap & Roses...My Inspired Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11866522991976939901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793738222833555967.post-51271511383839223242019-08-01T11:30:00.000-05:002019-08-01T11:30:28.653-05:00I’m all about inspiring others, especially women. <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">I posed a couple questions to my IG followers </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">this morning and want to continue this </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">conversation onto My Inspired Life. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1_0LkdFFtOJa29lJEYZ0VlGNiAVHYSxSr" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1_0LkdFFtOJa29lJEYZ0VlGNiAVHYSxSr" style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">There’s so much beauty and goodness in our </span><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">world. It inspires me every.single.day. to read </div><div style="text-align: center;">positive and healthy living stories on my FB feed<span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">#goodpeopledoinggoodthings</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">#iammypeopleskeeper</div><div style="text-align: center;">#whatcanonepersondo</div><div style="text-align: center;">are my hashtags that I use when sharing good </div><div style="text-align: center;">news and stories. Feel free to use them, too. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">Please share with me and my blog followers </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">some </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">ways you inspire and encourage others. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">Big ways, little ways, out loud and in private. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">If you don’t actively engage in this way, I </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">“encourage” you to do so. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">Because, we can all use a “little good” today 🙌🏻</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">PLEASE LEAVE YOUR COMMENT HERE </div><div style="text-align: center;">ON <span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">THE BLOG </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div>Burlap & Roses...My Inspired Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11866522991976939901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793738222833555967.post-41374502911691903892019-07-01T16:10:00.001-05:002019-07-01T16:16:14.924-05:00Homekeeping at Crooked Hedge Farm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Summer is quickly upon us and the temps here in Iowa have been excruciating, to say the least. It's perfect for the corn (especially sweet corn) as the saying goes, "knee high by the 4th of July". In many areas, I'd guess this is true, however, eastern Iowa experienced 100 year floods early this spring, and I'm afraid many fields have not even been planted yet, nor will be. It's been a difficult time for our farmers. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">In amongst the heated days, I've spent much of my time the past week in my garden beds. They were, and some still are, a disaster. When I had the time to get in them, it was either raining or unseasonably cold. Even though it was hot, I seemed to get quite a bit done and felt real good by days end. There's just something about getting in a good day's work...you're tired; and I mean tired. A very good tired. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">This week, it's all about prepping for my monthly occasional sale this weekend. But, before that, we CELEBRATE! The 4th of July is this week, too, and although I'm not a real big holiday decorator, I have pulled out a few things in my stache of goods. It doesn't take much, to add a few pieces to your everyday decor to look festive and in the mood for the holiday. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Our annual outing is to the parade in a neighboring town. It's always a nice one and we always seem to get our same spot...nice and shady. I do love a great parade and the 4th of July ones are my absolute fave. YOURS?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">In this photo, I have a vintage, stand-alone, flower box that sits front and center on my front porch. Filled to overflowing with annuals, I added a flag that will stay in year 'round, actually. Uncle Sam adds to the 4th of July spirit and I have a cut-up piece of a South Dakota license plate that fit in perfectly. Both Uncle Sam and the plate will come out after this weekend. The rusty, crusty flower stays up all summer, too. I've had it for several years and I never tire of it. Made by a local gal pal who runs her own business, I've bought and sold many of her pieces through<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Burlap-Roses-at-Crooked-Hedge-Farm-177248165653789/" target="_blank"> Burlap & Roses</a> over the years.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I've found another local biz to get my own designs cut, now, so I'll be selling them at B&R starting this weekend.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ot06fhtoQEN4takdj5Eg59tnWgm8tFUI6_lojBQ5qL4t8Jfmas04dcxgJPrbYA7j7hQ3Pa1av-6ZE79ZSLH8hvwOam-fU8ZPq0czfsZlUIZJLVldqfUHL2MM4ePEv3aEb35uwE12FWM/s1600/DSC_0089.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1504" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ot06fhtoQEN4takdj5Eg59tnWgm8tFUI6_lojBQ5qL4t8Jfmas04dcxgJPrbYA7j7hQ3Pa1av-6ZE79ZSLH8hvwOam-fU8ZPq0czfsZlUIZJLVldqfUHL2MM4ePEv3aEb35uwE12FWM/s320/DSC_0089.JPG" width="212" /></a><span style="color: #e06666;">This display is found in my home. The large platter is a piece out of a set of Pfaltzgraff. Love lives here, is a tin tray that I picked up for $5 bucks at Dollar General. I could not pass it up and it fits perfectly behind the vintage beaded daisies, placed in vintage apothecary jars. Their little tops sit in front. I like how this turned out.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Let's just say it's "as fresh as a daisy" in its appeal. Nothing fancy. Nothing over-the-top. Simple in design, clean and fresh. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">A few years ago, a gentleman in Indianola came into my shop and offered to let me and my biz partner come into a home he was going to demolish and get out what we wanted. As I was walking around the outside, I asked him what his plans were for the surrounding landscape bushes and plants. He said they'd be destroyed. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I jumped on that and we saved quite a few of the Hydrangea bushes. I'm happy to say, mine all survived and have done very well. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I went out today and got another bunch to replace the original bouquet. They are lush and vibrant. I quick made this display using vintage flash cards, old "collectors' stamps and the creamy hued Hydrangeas. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Bits and pieces come together to make great vignettes with very little time or money spent. Shop your home...your garden, heck event the garage. One never knows what you'll find. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Our lighted flag is slightly swaying today in the mild breeze. It hangs in its rightful place of honor at our front steps, on the old round porch post. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">What are your 4th of July plans? How do you celebrate? Please share with me some of your traditions or new things you're trying. A recipe? An outing? Picnic? Leave it in the comments section on this post. It makes it fun for me and everyone who reads it. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i>Happy 4th of July</i></b>...and REMEMBER, </span><br />
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<br />Burlap & Roses...My Inspired Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11866522991976939901noreply@blogger.com05875 Virginia St, New Virginia, IA 50210, USA41.179337710437764 -93.69634091015626640.988149210437761 -94.019064410156261 41.370526210437767 -93.373617410156271tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793738222833555967.post-71362780307916009032019-05-17T15:34:00.001-05:002019-05-17T15:53:23.591-05:00Hey! It's been awhile, but I'm Inspired to get this up and going again.Gosh, how is it that life can consume you and before long, months to years pass. Crazy, crazy, crazy!<br />
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But, I do have some things to say, so I'm inspired to get back at it. Sooner, rather than later, I hope😎😎😎 I have been clearing my calendar, to get to do more of what I love. And, those things are my writing, creating and the biggest part of my 💗 are my five grandchildren. I, and the hubs, take such great joy in their presence. It's a remarkable feeling!</div>
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As I write this, it's three weeks away from my season OPENER for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Burlap-Roses-at-Crooked-Hedge-Farm-177248165653789/" target="_blank">Burlap & Roses at Crooked Hedge Farm</a>. I'm gathering new merchandise up, cleaning and clearing out, moving things around...all for YOU...to stop and shop with me on June 7th and 8th, 10:00-5:00. Shabby, primitives, barn and farm, linens, furniture, cabinets, industrial, garden, rustic, signs, vintage, clothing, home decor, decor, doors, dishes, and more.</div>
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<br />Burlap & Roses...My Inspired Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11866522991976939901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793738222833555967.post-26369146590721948572017-01-06T09:08:00.002-06:002017-01-06T09:08:45.575-06:00Miss Daisy today<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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As we’ve moved through the tearing out of walls, cabinets, flooring and such, there is always a surprise. The surprise can be good or bad…or just that, a surprise. Earlier this week, I called the hubs, he was there and I was elsewhere. He said, “well, you want the good news or the bad news?” I always say, “just tell me the ‘news’” He goes on to say, “the good news is the wall under the 70’s <o:p></o:p></div>
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paneling is car siding” This excites me! Then, “the bad news is, I found two bats.” I was overjoyed by the ‘car siding’ so, the bats, were no big deal. He didn’t find them in the main house, they were hibernating, and he found where they had gotten in. No harm done!<br />
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The hardwood floors underneath the carpet are beautiful and we’ll sand them down, renting a floor sander from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/McCoyTrueValue/" target="_blank">McCoy True Value</a>. (I just love how convenient they are). We’ll go a bit darker on the stain, getting it, also, at McCoy’s, bringing it more in line with today’s décor trends. We’ll have to patch here and there, but the areas we’re tearing out and changing will offer us plenty of flooring to patch with. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We’re going today to order the cabinetry. It’ll take about five weeks for it to come in, so time is of the essence. We’ve measured twice, three, four times, so there shouldn’t be any problems. The minute I started working at Miss Daisy, I knew what I would do if ever I owned her. #missdaisy #411lincoln #burlapandroses #flippinghomes </div>
Burlap & Roses...My Inspired Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11866522991976939901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793738222833555967.post-13661758986571350432017-01-06T08:59:00.000-06:002017-01-06T08:59:12.299-06:00Miss DaisyWhat I've learned while remoding Miss Daisy..<br />
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The first time I walked into this sweet little house, I hoped someday it could be mine. I "got" Miss Dazey, the owner of the home. She'd been a long-time customer of mine at Burlap & Roses. She and her daughter Joan would come to my shop in New Virginia, and we just grew to like each other. So, when Joan contacted me about helping her out with "mom's home" I was delighted to do what I could. Mrs. Dazey had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, was living with Joan and it was time to adequately clean out and ready the house for its next life.<br />
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I have loved being there, looking through her things, and in many ways, we are kindred spirits. Mrs. Dazey, a long-time, beloved art teacher in Indianola AND a phenomenal artist, herself, saw potential in everything. I could see what she may have been thinking when she collected various things. She saved many of her students artwork; I bet she had every intention of finding them and giving their artwork back to them someday. I recognized some of the names, and have returned some of the pieces to those I knew and there whereabouts. <br />
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I had told Joan that if ever the family wanted to sell, that I'd like a chance to purchase the property and bring it to it's finest glory...something that Mrs. Dazey and I would both approve of. Ideally, it would make a lovely retirement home for Steve and I, but, we won't be moving from the farm any time soon. So, when the time came to sell, we got first chance and are now the very proud and honored owners of Miss Daisy!<br />
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sell. It's always interesting to see what has dropped between walls and floors.
The construction shows it was some sort of "kit" home, but not a
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kitchen and bath areas. I'm enjoying the design process, keeping in mind the
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samples out of possible choices for for paint; both interior and exterior. I've
grabbed them here, at McCoys. I like to take the chips and put them up in the
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things we did, prior to anything else, was to contact the City of Indianola, to
inquire as to codes, rules and regs on remodeling a house. What we could do on
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McCoy's offers such a convenient in-out setup, we like getting all of our
supplies and many of the materials we've needed so far here. A real time saver,
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Burlap & Roses...My Inspired Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11866522991976939901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793738222833555967.post-61711291265687537212016-11-21T14:42:00.001-06:002016-11-21T14:42:27.128-06:00Today...I'm home-keeping and I'm happy and blissful.<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It seems my life works around blocks of time. For instance, last week, it was focused on getting my shop ready for the weekend sale I was having. This week, it's blocked out for home-keeping and preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiuqcREoS4VkzcGxFnBBzOx-RYzUX6UH48KLJpoaP8x-2kj3A3nf-NkzAInyO8xAUUpFBjx8v9WT8ELjaxOzKQd2hU6YyU6cBTya2UB8ykjdXtFBPiXUMfd4a2-0UVGG_sMXkxRIzTj3Y/s1600/100_2429.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiuqcREoS4VkzcGxFnBBzOx-RYzUX6UH48KLJpoaP8x-2kj3A3nf-NkzAInyO8xAUUpFBjx8v9WT8ELjaxOzKQd2hU6YyU6cBTya2UB8ykjdXtFBPiXUMfd4a2-0UVGG_sMXkxRIzTj3Y/s320/100_2429.JPG" width="240" /></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There are many things that make me happy...and blissfully so. Nothing compares to having the grand-kids here. It's always lovely when all my kids are spending some time with us. Traveling with my hubs is at the top of my blissfully happy list. There's plenty to make me happy and blissfully so, but, I must say, there is something about home-keeping for me that satisfies my soul; that touches me in a way that is comforting.peaceful.reassuring. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As I sat down to write, Louis Armstrong is singing in the background. And, the song is one of my favorites: <a href="https://youtu.be/m5TwT69i1lU" target="_blank">What a Wonderful World</a>. How perfect. How blissfully good for my soul. I'm in my happy place. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Whether I'm hanging new curtains, wiping down walls and base-board or just doing mundane laundry, at times, it's just pleasant and something I really love to do. And, music in the background allows me to put a little hand pump, swish and sway and a bit of groove to my duties. If you knew me, on a personal level (and some readers do) you'd get a vivid picture, I'm sure. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje70RFmlWt0s5ySrtuTjoP7vwic1-zCKnoXucQ_RGE84swbAMryzoTi82LFx0mLq43Foawwi7p3L9ISiIyO-JClddBu-XBr1BsDLkpsbqgt-1wCl9S3gI5P4ylw8Q6zY3oUvjJ3dNwz1I/s1600/100_2430.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje70RFmlWt0s5ySrtuTjoP7vwic1-zCKnoXucQ_RGE84swbAMryzoTi82LFx0mLq43Foawwi7p3L9ISiIyO-JClddBu-XBr1BsDLkpsbqgt-1wCl9S3gI5P4ylw8Q6zY3oUvjJ3dNwz1I/s320/100_2430.JPG" width="240" /></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Not everyone feels this way. The thought of being at home doing the mundane home-keeping chores drives them insane. Me, too, at times. About four times a year though, I really get into it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Maybe it's the changing of the season, maybe because company is coming. Or, maybe it's just an inane need that I can't really put a "reason" too. All I know is that I'm doing it and loving it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I've always loved being at home; never really tire of being here. I've always known I wanted to be a home-maker. I enjoy keeping my home relatively clean (minus the daunting and excessive dust and areas of creating). I don't really mind cooking and baking. My interests have a home & family basis. I like the ebb and flow of it all. I need it, for my soul, about four times a year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Today it's the upper level that's getting a good clean. Bedding laundered, a new look to some of the rooms by changing out the top covers. I love this warm and cozy time of year and want the bedrooms to convey this. Vintage quilts, coverlets, and old wool blankets are coming out of the closet. Flannel sheets have been on for quite some time. In Iowa, we've only needed the furnace and warm blankets on this past week. It's been unseasonably warm...hot, actually, for this time of year. A picture perfect fall, as far as I'm concerned.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd8hoUQLv6bvTs2MpJpoM4i1y6KdCz0mIPa4U13I3RJkiYiz1n0jfGqXF0v0-XlgkNOPrlj8raqpw0Hx6dum46H2vpFV39cBuWVlgbdODpqoj8ACbhFlll72GG13Fe1aTUZUgd_mWfQWI/s1600/100_2431.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd8hoUQLv6bvTs2MpJpoM4i1y6KdCz0mIPa4U13I3RJkiYiz1n0jfGqXF0v0-XlgkNOPrlj8raqpw0Hx6dum46H2vpFV39cBuWVlgbdODpqoj8ACbhFlll72GG13Fe1aTUZUgd_mWfQWI/s400/100_2431.JPG" width="300" /></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The lower level will get tackled tomorrow along with roasting the turkey and a fire going in the wood-burning fireplace. I haven't gotten any fall decorations out at all, so, for this year, I'm forgoing them and going straight to the Christmas/winter holiday decor. That'll come out after Thanksgiving though. I'm more of a seasonal decorator, rather than specific holidays. I find I'm too busy to change everything out so often. Seasonal it is for me. How do you decorate?</span><br />
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It's such and amazingly beautiful day. A perfect early summer morning. To sit in silence and really listen is remarkable. The variety of bird song, cars in the distance humming along, and the rustle of leaves from the nearby birch tree make me happy. Three little sheep are enjoying a patch of clover...outside of their designated confines, but they aren't hurting a thing. <br />
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I picked up my non-ceasing pile of home decor magazines. Seems I don't ever take the time to enjoy looking through them much anymore, either. As I was grabbing and heading out the door, I picked up the book, Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul. I bought it at a garage sale some time ago; read a couple stories and there it has sat. Good intentions.<br />
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Today is different. I read a story from the book first. Barnaby Conrad was telling the story of how he came to know the now famous, Alex Haley. You know him, or should if you don't. Alex wrote the award winning book, Roots, which subsequently became a movie.<br />
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At one time, Alex told Barnaby the story of his dad, Simon Haley, who had dreams of going to college. He was a hard worker and was burning the candle at both ends, trying to work and go to school, concerned he'd have to give up his dream. He took a job as a Pullman porter and it was there that he met, R.S.M. Boyce. Mr. Boyce had retired as an executive of the Curtis Publishing Company. <br />
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Mr. Boyce took an interest in the young Mr. Haley and they spent some time chatting. He found out about Simon's life, his dreams and ambitions. It wasn't too long after the chance encounter that Simon received a check in the mail from Mr. Boyce in the amount of $500.00. It was enough for a full year's tuition and living expenses for a year. That amount enabled Simon to graduate, first in his class. He then won a scholarship to Cornell University for a master's degree.<br />
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A chance meeting, where being a polite and alive young man, collided with an inquisitive, discerning and generous man, changed, most likely, both of their lives. One in an overwhelming way and the other, in a quietly proud way. <br />
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What can one man or woman do? This story speaks volumes to me. The ripple effect of this good deed goes on for years, centuries, millenia. Changing Mr. Haley's life's course of continuing in the sharecroppers livelihood and poverty was halted because of one man. Mr. Haley went on to have four children. Alex, a famous writer and play write; George, chairman of the U.S. Postal Rate Commission, Julius an architect and one girl, Lois, a music teacher. This all happened in 1918. <br />
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So, just what can one man or woman do? Don't you find this inspiring? One man, meeting another man changed the course of life for all those who's lives have been changed by this one act for generations. <br />
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<br />Burlap & Roses...My Inspired Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11866522991976939901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793738222833555967.post-62822643611221530992015-08-07T12:18:00.002-05:002015-08-07T12:18:23.655-05:00Busy.Busy.Busy...Warren County Farm TourI've dubbed our place, Peace & Plenty Farm. I feel at peace and always have when I've been here. We purchased part of the farm that my hubby grew up on a few years ago. It's where his parents lived when we first met and started dating. I loved it the first time I visited...what's not to love?<br />
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The house sits smack dab in the middle of the original 400+ acres. A portion has been sold off to the west of the house now, my in-laws live on the 160 acres to the north of us and we own the back SE corner. It's a half mile view and drive to any other road in on three sides of us. We are blessed with neighbors in the distance, but not right "next door". We love it!<br />
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When family and friends visit, they, too, have felt a sense of peace and tranquility here. A place to unwind, enjoy the quiet and all the pleasantries of living in the country. We raise beef cattle, have a small garden and have plans to get chickens. We find it provides our needs. Thus the Plenty in the name. <br />
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It's been a labor of love. Visitors will see the finished projects. Here's a before photo of the shop that my husband works on tractors, boats, the vehicles and sometimes, projects for Burlap & Roses. It needed a facelift and got one this past winter/spring. <br />
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You can see a portion of the refreshed shop in this photo. You can also see the rafters for the shelter that was built at the pond. These cedar logs were harvested from our farm. Another project of my hubby! We collaborated on the design and he seems to get it all together and brought to fruition. <br />
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When we first moved here, approx. 9 years ago, we did some major renos, Windows, doors, remodeled the upstairs adding a bath, laundry and rerouting a hallway to the sleeping porch. We also remodeled the kitchen and dining room.<br />
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Stay tuned. I'll write again on this venture in the next few days. In the meantime, follow the farm tour at: <a href="http://www.warrencountyfarmtour.com/">www.warrencountyfarmtour.com</a><a href="http://warrencountyfarmtour.com/" target="_blank">http://warrencountyfarmtour.com/</a><br />
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This is a great sofa table that will be great used as that, a sideboard in the dining area, entry table or even a desk for a narrow space. <br />
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I did a bit of gluing and tightening up, then painted with True Value paint in Whale, mixed with Websters Chalk Paint Powder that I sell at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/McCoyTrueValue?fref=ts" target="_blank">McCoy True Value in Indianola.</a><br />
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Always starting with a clean, no chips or peeling paint, nice and sturdy, I put on two coats, then distressed on the edges, then I finished this piece with two coats of Minwax Polyurethane in satin.<br />
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I have two metal desks that came out of a warehouse in Des Moines, Iowa. Super cool and industrial. I had fun with these pieces.<br />
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After distressing with sand paper, I finished with Fiddes Wax in Jacobean, adding depth and interest. I did then add two coats of poly for added durability.<br />
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I spray painted the original lucite (I hated to, but) handles in yellow and put some paper down inside for a more finished look. I love how it turned out.<br />
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Perfect size for the entry way, a child's room or small area for writing, paying bills, etc.<br />
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Then, I had scraps of barn wood and rusty, corrugated metal decorative cut outs that I put together for some fun and interesting decorations for the home, deck, garden shed, etc. <br />
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I had allot of fun with these and have several. <br />
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If you'd be interested in my Chalk Paint workshops at McCoys or other areas, please email me your interest or comment here and I'll add you to my email news notices.<br />
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The other day I was chatting with a friend who's husband was in ministry and decided to close it down...he had a church. She said he was still a bit disappointed and felt unsuccessful. I understand, I've had a few unsuccessful go a rounds myself. But, you know what, I've learned to accept those "failures" as stepping stones to what really does work for me. I've grown and discovered what I like and more importantly, what I don't like on my journey. Which, it's the journey after all, that gets you to where you're supposed to be.</span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's true, you know! We all have dreams and very few of us even attempt to try fulfilling them. How many people do we know that are too terrified to even take one small step into the direction of their dreams. Just to even try is <i>success</i> to me. </span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is a lot that goes into having a business. Over and above the financial side of things, there's the time commitment, which turned out to be my demise. I loved the idea of having my own shop. I tried it in New Virginia, then moved to Indianola (which was the icing on the cake for me). However, I learned quickly that running a shop full time is not for me. I don't enjoy being confined to a set schedule. I just don't operate that way. </span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I discovered, it's the hunting, gathering and repurposing that I really, really dig! Had I not tried the other, I wouldn't have known. The longing to have my own shop would continue to override my thoughts. I had to try it to get it out of my system.</span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once I closed, a huge weight was lifted from my shoulders. I tried having two booths at two different antique malls. It started out great, but overall, just did not fit for me. So, I'm committing to doing shows this summer, once a month. I'll camp during the show at my spot...another love of mine. It'll be a fun get away for me, combining the things I love. I'll have no t.v., but I'll have my writing, reading and dreaming with me. </span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I also found a sweet little shop in Winterset...an occassional sale; open once a month, that seems to fit my "personality". </span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's all good. If you don't try, you'll never know. If you don't try, you'll never get that "dream" out of your system. And, there are many, many ways to fulfill your dream...it's in the journey that gets you there. </span></span></b></span>Burlap & Roses...My Inspired Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11866522991976939901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793738222833555967.post-80403905747494110462015-05-04T21:28:00.001-05:002015-05-06T07:50:37.112-05:00Crossing the Great Divide Part II<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">“Disparate treatment leads to disparate impact.”</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In an earlier post, I started with the above quote. I said I would get back to it in my next post...I fibbed. I wrote another post in-between and it's been more than a few weeks since I did that. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Since I wrote part I, on this subject, another young black man has died at the hands of the police. This time, it happened in Baltimore, Maryland. This, too, has triggered riots and racial discord. The six policemen involved have been charged with homicide. Time will tell if a jury finds them guilty, but for now, the investigation has found them worthy of being held accountable for their actions. A step in the right direction.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It feels, to me, like an uprising. A revolution. A time that we must all evaluate just how we, personally, contribute to the racial discord...intentionally or unintentionally. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Let me just say that, I, in no way, shape or form condone the rioting. I guess, "two wrongs don't make it right" applies for me here. I also don't believe that most anyone does. Black, white, pink or purple. With that said, as I continue my path of "Crossing the Great Divide", I'm willing to look at and consider my contribution, and most definitely not an intentional one, to the situation. I invite you to take this path with me...</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">When this all first came about, last August, 2014, and as I wrote about in my first blog post on this subject, I took a step which involved having a discussion with a black man. I wanted a better understanding and a different perspective. After all, aren't most opinions and biases based on our own personal experiences...albeit it, perspectives.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">When I sat down with Pastor B, a youth minister at the church we're going to, he explained to me the black person's plight, and I would bet, most generally speaking, the black man's plight. This is when he used the term, </span></span></span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">“Disparate treatment leads to disparate impact.” I had to have him explain it to me. This is what he said, </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Disparate treatment is when you have people experiencing the <b>same or
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of continual disproportionate treatment. </span></span><u><i><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">How that treatment has
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These two terms are important and have really stuck with me. I think they are worthy of everyone's consideration and something to remember...in all our life experiences. Here's a loosely based analogy. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let's look at the hot topic within our schools; BULLYING. A person gets singled out, time and again, for whatever reason. Let's say it happened to his father and to his father before him. They had the same tendencies, personality traits, their walk of life never had changed, generation to generation. The grandfather was bullied, the father was bullied and so is the son. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After awhile, it plays on their psyche. Their confidence. Who they are and how they feel about themselves. It's constant and relentless behavior on the part of the ones doing the bullying. The conversations in the home are ones of defeat, poor image, self doubt. No one stands up to the bullying...no one comes to the rescue. Because of the way they have been treated, time and again, the results are how it has effected the family.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To me, this is what is happening in the black community. In easy terms, there has been a lifetime of bullying. That lifetime of bullying has reached it's pressure point and we see it in the "acting out" of their frustrations, anger, disappointments and struggles. No, I don't get it! But, I never will...it's not my journey. But, I can try to open up my eyes to their struggles. I can learn to ask the questions and enter into a conversation to get a different perspective. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've done it time and again...spouted off my opinion, based on "my" view, without really considering how someone else may be feeling about the same situation. How something is effecting them. However, if we think about it, don't we have more compassion for someone that has gone through a similar situation, let's say, the death of their grand parent. We can relate. We have some knowledge of what they are feeling. I want to attempt to think about another's "perspective" before forming my biased opinion and SHARING it. It's a struggle...sometimes it's out there before I take a breath. OR, worse yet, before I've even really thought about the situation. I'm really trying to do better.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Crossing the Great Divide...I've started the process and I know I have someone that I can go to to chat with on this subject. He honored my "lack of knowledge" by respecting me and understanding my naivety. I started the conversation with an upfront apology. Asking him to understand I was not coming from a place of intentional disrespect or hurtfulness. Really, I was coming from a place of ignorance...on the subject. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">“No conversation starts at an argument, it escalates to
aggression.” It again, opened my eyes to how "things" get started. With our friends, our spouse and especially our children. Stay tuned. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Please leave a comment here...I'd appreciate your thoughts. Feel free to share with your friends, as well. #disparateimpact #disparatetreatment #racialdiscord #blackmansfight #racerelations #conversationswithablackman #crossingthegreatdivide</span></span></span>Burlap & Roses...My Inspired Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11866522991976939901noreply@blogger.com0