STEPPING OUT OF THE BOX

Last week,
I made this bag
for the bazaar table
at the
Scottie Specialty Show.

It was one of the things
that didn't sell
so I brought it home with me.

Yesterday,
I posted its picture
on a Scottie group that I belong to
and out of it was born
Rocky Creek Designs!!

So far my "wall" is blank,
but we'll see where it takes me.

After all,
Vera Bradley
had to start somewhere.

Blessings to all who visit here,
Lynn

TAKE TIME FOR Y-O-U

In the hustle and bustle
of today's life,
many women forget
to take time for themselves.

For us to live our most
efficient and effective lives,
there are certain things
we should do daily.

We should spend some quiet time.
No matter what your faith,
some time for meditation
will help your day go better.

A few minutes for exercise,
even if you can't commit
to a full exercise regimen,
give it what you can -
once you get started,
you'll find yourself
wanting to do more and more.

If your doctor has
you on some prescription medications,
don't forget to take them as prescribed.

Flossing your teeth daily
will not only help you when
you go to the dentist,
it will help you have a healthier heart.
Set a timer when you brush
to make sure you brush
for a full 2 minutes
at least twice a day.

Don't forget the benefits of a great
cup of herbal tea.
Research the ingredients
and find the one that will help you the most.
Make sure that it does not conflict
with your prescription drugs.

Blessings to all who visit here,
Lynn

TODAY IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT DAYS OF THE YEAR

It's the day
that I go for my yearly mammogram.

All joking aside,
it's a very important test
for all women,
but it's also important
for us to remember
to do monthly breast exams.
Pick a day,
say the first day of the month,
and make it a habit
to check for any new lumps and bumps -
not just on your breast,
but all over your body
you'll be glad you did -
it could save your life.

Blessings to all who visit here,
Lynn

SIZE DOESN'T MATTER

This Summer has flown by
just like some of the tornadoes
and hurricanes
we have experienced this year.

Our small garden -
tomatoes, peppers and onions
has done really well due to the circumstances
and I've been able to can
12 quarts of tomato juice,
but most of it has been made
from cherry tomatoes.



My sweet Scottie-boy, Ruairi,
knocked over a flat of seedlings
early this Spring
that I didn't restart
so most of my tomato vines
are about 12 feet long
and cherry tomatoes,
but they have made juice just
just the same -
and when the Winter winds are howling,
I'll love that taste of Summer.

Blessings to all who visit here,
Lynn