BITS AND PIECES - THIS AND THAT

This beauty came from my SIL Sarah.

(and yes, she sells them - they are beautiful - ask me)

We were together last week playing with

 other friends and they were all beading and I was, 

of course making more roses.

They are going to a local sale this weekend, 

but if interested in some more white ones, 

let me know, I have quite a few dozen.

About 1/4th of the way through this necklace

 I leaned over and said "keep me in mind while

 you are making it; it will be going home with me."

My postal lady thought perhaps it was my birthday week

 because several other treasures also came my way.

Erin made me these adorable doily baskets, see

how she made them HERE.

They were filled with chocolate... now, where did that chocolate go?

Connie sent me this sewn text garland which is 

perfect for me and a handmade journal with

 the cutest little Scotties and ruffled edge. 

I always seem to smash the small paper

 notebooks in my purse, so this will be my

 newest tool to stay organized. 

I am so grateful to you my friends.

Thank you for all the great comments

 and emails on my Just Sayin' Post.

Sorry I scared a couple of you,

 but I think we have the facts all squared away now.

It was a much grander issue than I thought,

 which was borne out by the numerous emails

 discussing it with me, while afraid to comment publicly.

I have said it again and again.

Play nice.

At the post office on Friday I observed a screaming fight between two patrons, one male about thirty,

 fuming about the wait in line ( he'd been there all of 4 minutes ) and an elderly woman who

 loudly said with a snarky tone 

"well then go ahead of me if you are in such a big hurry." 

Next thing they are shouting at each other in

 front of everyone including several children

 also in the lobby.

 It ended with him making a very crude comment

 about her weight and out he stormed.

Pause here please while I sigh, and shake my head in disgust.

If adults set this example for our youth is there any hope 

for kindness and courtesy in our futures?

Speaking of our futures, I'm almost done ( lol)

Project Genesis was absent this month.

Only two people inquired about it.

I would love to continue but it appeared

 to me that there was not much interest or else it 

is merely a time thing with so many other parties

 that help some of you promote your shows and shops,

and we all know how time is a balancing act here.

I also think that there was confusion as

 to what was permitted as material. 

It need not be elaborate,

 just informative and not self promoting.

So...I still feel it is an extremely important discussion

especially in light of what we have just witnessed

in Japan, and the current global conferences on glacier 

melting, but you need to tell me if you wish to continue.

I adore the decorating, the white, the antiques, the food,

as much as you all do but I try to be/do more than that. 

 I am a citizen of the world and for the world. 

My analytical shows a ginormous jump

 on PG days, even with only a handful participating,

so it has other value to you beyond
 just caring for the planet, it still promotes your blog.

Heifer International

one of my favorite charities, currently has 

corporations matching your donations

 so your money is doubled, sometimes tripled.

Once again, caring for the planet, and each other.

OK, I'm finished,

Go in peace.

Suzan

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