Isn’t attitude everything? Sunday night I was reviewing my upcoming week. Yuck, four events that I didn’t particularly look forward to doing. But then I looked at my schedule again differently. I am grateful we have dental insurance — one hour every six months that is covered with our insurance; probably shouldn’t complain. Six hoursContinue reading “It is all in the Attitude!”
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The “Pros” of Volunteering
As advertised, every penny from our Quilts Etc Sale goes to two ministries at First United Methodist Church–the TV ministry and the Religious Nurture Center for disabled adults. I was explaining this to an out-of-state friend and they ask about the cost of supplies–donated! The hours and hours spent sewing and quilting–donated! I thought aboutContinue reading “The “Pros” of Volunteering”
New items for the Sale (but can buy them now!)
I had a “to do” list–but everything on the list did not get done. In fact, a lot of the list is still not marked off! House guests for the long weekend, house painters working, decorating and un-decorating tables for a mission lunch, another annual charity event to attend, regular volunteer commitments–I am sure youContinue reading “New items for the Sale (but can buy them now!)”
Finding happiness
Our world seems crazy now–lots of turmoil, division, hate and change. Easy for a person to feel sad, confused, and afraid. But it is also very important to find comfort, happiness, serenity and to be grateful for all the good things in our world. I keep telling myself this isn’t the first time our worldContinue reading “Finding happiness”
“What I did on Vacation”
Remember the stories and jokes about students required to write a paper “What I did over my Summer Vacation”? This post could be titled “What I did over my Labor Day Weekend”. We had a staycation after a spring and summer full of trips. But we did do some “vacations” things. We went to twoContinue reading ““What I did on Vacation””
A Bumper Crop
It rained last night! We had 3/4 inch in our rain gauge. Receiving rain in Kansas is very exciting. Ninety two percent of the state is in drought with twelve percent being in extreme drought. We have had rain in August which is unusual but it has not made up the deficit that has existedContinue reading “A Bumper Crop”
Shop Local, Shop Small
We receive many pieces of “junk” mail. Usually they get tossed in the recycling cart on my way in from the mail box. But this ad magazine cover grabbed me. “Shop Local Shop Small”. That could be the theme for our Quilts Etc Sale and for all the items sold by the Quilters at FirstContinue reading “Shop Local, Shop Small”
Late Summer Vibes
The grandchildren have returned home from visiting their grandparents. The Church Class Ice Cream Social happened last night. The school buses are rolling through the neighborhoods, and there have been a couple of cool evenings when dog walkers ventured out to marvel at the fall like temps while reminding each other there is still lotsContinue reading “Late Summer Vibes”
TV Ministry and Quilts
The TV Ministry at First United Methodist Church is 48 years old! Every Sunday morning at 11am, thousands of viewers watch FUMC’s worship service in their homes, care facilities, shops and hospitals. It was a life line for me during the COVID pandemic. My dog and I would curl up on the sofa and beContinue reading “TV Ministry and Quilts”
“A Time for Gathering”
Every summer, “”it” arrives. This past Wednesday afternoon, Janis casually placed a large bag on my table and announced that “it” was finished! And every year we can’t imagine “it” will match last year, much less exceed “it”. Well, it did and we are excited to share “it” —Janis’ appliquéd wallhanging for the Quilt Sale.Continue reading ““A Time for Gathering””
Quilts, Etc. 