Pay It Forward

One of my blogging friends all the way from the United Kingdom honored me with this award. Now, that was truly a very big surprise! This special lady is Thisisme a "Southhamsdarling". Please take the time to visit her at http://southhamsdarling.blogspot.com. You will be very pleasantly surprised. Also, she had added my button to her sidebar which gave me a big happy face.

Thank you Thisisme so very much. You made my day in a very nice way. More people need to share kindness all over the world.

Another good thing about this award, not a lot of rules. Only need to pass on to five others. This is not something I enjoy doing. All my blogging friends are worthy of any award. To comply with the rules, I am passing this on to:

1. Rebecca - "It's A Shabby Pink World".
2. Kathy - "A Delightful Life".
3. Pamela - "Backwood Cottage".
4. Susan - "Blackberry Creek Home Arts"
5. Ann - "A Sentimental Life"

Versatile

Before I accepted this award, I looked up the word as Webster sees it. "You have the ability to change or fluctuate readily. Also, embrace a variety of subjects." I do believe I am capable of doing these things.

My special new friend, Michelle, at http://afullcottage.blogspot.com honored me with this award. Thank you very much for thinking I was worthy. It was suggested you share seven things about yourself. Here goes, but try to contain yourself.

1. I still mow and do all my yard work.
2. Love to play bingo with other seniors and some not too senior.
3. Rarely ever turn the television on.
4. I love to read. Not as much time for it since started to blog.
5. I have two sisters. I am the oldest.
6. I am not a morning person. I could be a night owl and sleep all day if I let myself.
7. I love bright, warm sunny days. Hate winter. I am a very cold natured person.

I would like to pass this award on to the following bloggers:

1. Karen htp://briarsidelane.blogspot.com
2. Elizabeth http://iheartsunnydays.blogspot.com
3. Lottie http://mybluecottage.blogspot.com
4. Linda http://linda-nightstitcher.blogspot.com
5. Kathryn http://kathryn-papermatter.blogspot.com
6. Valrie http://poemsmyway-valrie.blogspot.com
7. Shirl http://shirlsrosecottage.blogspot.com
8. Sharon http://faithhopecherrytea.blogspot.com

The world of blogging is full of very talented and creative people. Each one deserves an award for excellence on posting. Some do not accept awards. That is fine as it does require a lot of time, but they are still worthy. Blessings to all my blog friends.

Cherries and Roses

I have been blessed to receive another very nice award. My blogging friend, Bella, at http://beautydoesmatter.blogspot.com very graciously felt I was worthy. Thank you very much Bella for this "Cherry on Top Award".



The rules for this award were to feature a picture I truly loved. It was difficult for me to choose as I love all flowers. The above rose has always been one of my favorites.

Then we were asked to pass this on to five others. I am passing this on to the following:

1. Rose - http://somewondersoflife.blogspot.com
2. Granny- http://okgranny.blogspot.com
3. "D" - htp://sunnysideofthesunporch.blogspot.com
4. Jan & Jer - http://lifeaccordingtojanandjer.blogspot.com
5. Cailin Marie - http://cailinyates.blogspot.com

So many deserve this and many other awards, so it is difficult to pick. Blessins to all my blogging friends.

TEN YEARS FROM NOW

One of my special Canadian friends felt I was deserving of this "You're Going Places Baby" award. I was flattered to receive this. Some days the going gets tough, especially when I goof up my blog. This dear lady calls herself "Falling Off A High- Heeled Life". Believe me if you have been to her blog http://attitudeivlife.blogspot.com, you will know she fell off the high heeled life sometime ago. She is the one that has picked up the pieces and has been going places. She has shared some very touching sides of her life. Thank you so much for thinking of others and passing out these nice awards. You are the one that deserves a medal.


The question that goes with this award is "Where Will You Be In Ten Years From Now".

At my age and this point in my life, I just hope I am still here, healthy and have my mind. Blowing and going. Visiting my blogging friends every day.

It was suggested, we pass the award on to ten others. Sometimes I tend to change the rules to suit me better. Ask them the question, "Where Will You Be In The Next Ten Years". I wonder where each of these ladies will be in ten years:

Ann - Tin and Sparkle
Pam - House of Hawthornes
Anna - Frosted Petunias
Cheryl - March to March
Holly - The Banner Hous News
Niki- Maison Mutt

ALL BLOGGERS

This a Blogger Buddy Award that I received. There were no rules, which was nice. I have so many blogging buddies I would never attempt to narrow it down to a few. Please each of you that wish, accept this award on my behalf for all your support and interest in me.

Now this special award, as well as the Buddy Award, came from my great friend/buddy, Marie at http://personalizedsketchesandsentiments.blogspot.com. She does not post very often, but when she does she makes up for lost time. She is a working lady and also does her personalized sketches as well. If you have not seen her work, please drop by for a peek. I am sure you will be greatly impressed. She has done some work for me and it was VERY GOOD and I was well-pleased. Thank you again Marie for everything.
With this Stiletto Award comes a few rules. I love awards, but hate doing this. I have a hard time picking a few as I would never offend or mistreat anyone. The rules were to pass this on to 5-10 others. I selected the following as each of them takes more time than most of us to leave comments. In turn, if you leave one, they acknowledge it as well. I love comments most of all and welcome them. However, it is time consuming. I truly appreciate everyone that visits and leaves comments on my blog.

Sally at http://smilingsally.blogspot.com. As most of you know, it does not matter the number of comments she gets,1-100, she acknowledges every one of them.
Crystal at http://crystalscottage.blogspot.com.
Danica at http://danicalynn.blogspot.com.
Stephanie at http://dreamingladolcevita.blogspot.com.
Sherry at http://ahappyvaletine.blogspot.com.
Sunny at htp://barnyardsandbarnacles.com

Tuesday Special

I have been blessed again with another great award. This special one came from CC at http://lacenribbonroses.blogspot.com. The award implies that you are always changing or fluctuating readily. You would never make in blog world if you did not do so. CC I am truly grateful that you think of me in such nice ways.

The rules are to list seven things about yourself. I have done this before and I doubt I have anything more of interest to anyone. You are are under no obligation to continue any further.

1. Blogging has a created a new way of life for me.
2. I am a people person. Enjoy being with family and friends.
3. Black is my favorite color.
4. I enjoy playing bingo with some other seniors.
5. I enjoy peace and quiet times.
6. I am still using the same air conditioner that was installed in 1964. Just needs freon each summer. That is cheaper than a new unit.
7. I enjoy yard work as opposed to house cleaning.

It was suggested this award be given to others. It is a difficult thing for me as I treasure all of you as my friends. In no way would I ever offend or deliberately hurt anyone. Just know if you are not listed, you are still very special and I care.

1. Morgan at The Little Things That Count
2. Becky at Hospitality Lane
3. Holly at The Banner Haus News
4. Sunny at Barnyards and Barnacles
5. Dena at Dena's-God-Everyday Living
6. Karen at A Heartfelt Living
7. Connie at Over Good Ground
8. Esther at Same As It Never Was
9. Elizabeth at I Heart Sunny Days
10.Mumsy at Raw Thoughts and Feelings

Please pass this award to ten others of your choice. I thank of each of you for making my visit to your blogs such a pleasure.

Trendy Blog Award

One of the nicest ladies in blog world is none other than CC at http://lacenribbonroses.blogspot.com. If you have not visited her blog, you are missing something. Now let me warn you, she is a big fan of Sunbonnet Sue. She shares a lot of other interesting things as well, but Sunbonnet Sue is her love. She is always thinking of others and doing nice things for them. I was blessed to be the recipient of a special award from her, Trendy Blog Award. Thank you very much CC.

I am happy to pass this award to ten others. Making choices is not easy for me. Everyone out there is deserving of an award. The following ten have been selected to receive this award:

1. Mary-http://sallyanniemagundy.blogspot.com/
2. Mindy-http://rawthoughtsandfeelings.blogspot.com/
3. Kathryn-http://kathryn-papermatters.blogspot.com/
4. Dena-http://dreamdoodlersdenaesblog.blogspot.com/
5. Anna-htp://frostedpetunias.blogspot.com/
6. Elizabeth-http://petiteyekiss.blogspot.com/
7. Gracie-graciejewellery.blogspot.com/
8. Miri-http://milkandhoneyquilts.blogspot.com/
9. http://thethriftydesigner.blogspot.com/
10.Chelise-http://chelsmending.blogspot.com/

Post about your award in your blog.
Select ten people you would like to receive this award and list them.
Advise of the award and leave the Trendy Blog Button.

Best Wishes To All Of You.

Anniversary Giveaway Winner

I APOLOGIZE FOR NOT GETTING THE WINNER ANNOUNCED SOONER. I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT POWER A COUPLE OF DAYS.

I DID NOT USE THE COMPUTER AS I DID NOT KNOW HOW. THEREFORE, I WROTE EACH NAME ON A PIECE OF PAPER, PUT THEM IN A BOWL AND DREW THE FOLLOWING NAME:



Congratulations Debbie at http://debbie-dabble.blogspot.com for winning my first giveaway of the birdhouse. If you will furnish me your address, it will be in the mail to you promptly.



All of you are winners in my book, but only had one birdhouse. Thanks to each of you for participating and your support.

Sunshine Award Tuesday

I recently received this beautiful Sunshine Award from "CC" at http://lacenribbonroses.blogspot.com. Today I would like to present this award to the following blogging friends. There are so many that definitely puts sunshine in my life, it is very difficult to pick. Thanks again to "CC" and all of you for your comments and visit.

1.Sunny at http://barnyardsand barnacles.blogspot.com
2.Joyful at http://snapthatpenny.blogspot.com
3.Linnea W at http://photoblogista.blogspot.com
4.Becky R. at http://hospitalitylane.blogspot.com
5.Barbara at http://purplegoatlady.blogspot.com
6.Diva at http://divaodete.blogspot.com

All these ladies have wonderful blogs and will always have sunshine to share.

Hugs and Happiness

My blogging friend, Marie at Personalized Sketches and Sentiments, wanted me to have a hug. Since she could not give it to me in person, she presented me with this "Blog Hug" award. We all could use a hug each day. I was pleased she wanted to share it with me. Another thing that makes it special is it was created by her daughter at http://theluckiestmrs.blogspot.com. Each of them represent a different type of blog, but ones you will greatly enjoy. You will be missing a real treat if you do not give them a visit.

As with most awards, there are a few rules they suggest you follow. One was to list ten things that make you happy. I will address the second further down.


These are 10 of many things that make me happy:

1. Good health
2. My great grandson
3. Time with family and friends
4. Yard work and flowers
5. Blogger comments
6. Doing for others
7. No more jury duty
8. Warmth of sunshine
9. Yard work and flowers
10. Getting money back from the IRS

Another suggestion was that we share the "Hug Blog" with ten bloggers that brightened your day. Rules sometimes may not be entirely broken. In my case, I am just going to bend it a little. There are just too many blogging friends that I enjoy to select ten. So in light of that, I recommend all of you reading this add the "Hug Blog" button to your sidebar. That way you will be reminded to give someone a hug every day.

Again, thank you Marie for thinking of me.

AWARD TUESDAY

My very nice blogging friend, KAT at http://godsheart-heart2heart.blogspot.com. gave me this Prolific Blogger award. I am always flattered when someone thinks I am worthy of any award. Please drop by and visit with her. She is going through really rough times now and needs our prayers. Even with all she is going through, she still finds something good to say and do for people. She will inspire you. Thank you Kat for this special award.

In return, I would like to pass this award to five others. So many of my blogging friends are deserving. Wish I could give each of you one. I have a hard time selecting certain ones, but I am passing this one on to the following:

EACH OF THESE WILL INSPIRE YOU IN THEIR OWN WAY.

1. Dorothy, Counting My Blessings, at http://mawdot.blogspot.com.
2. Ann at http://tinandsparkle.blogspot.com.
3. Joyce at http://lightandvoices.blogspot.com.
4. Ron, The Old Geezer, at http://ronjoewhite.blogspot.com.
5. Gena D., Inspired Living Space, at http://naturallyinspireddesigns.blogspot.com.

An Award From Sweden

I am blessed with many friends from Sweden. One of them, "Petit Eyekiss" at htpp://petiteyekiss.blogspot.com/ honored me with this award. I am very pleased to receive this award. I have just recently passed this on and made the list. However, I will add you to my sidebar to reflect your giving me the nice award. Thank you and keep up the good work. You are doing very well with your blogging English.

TO ALL MY BLOGGING FRIENDS:

Hope your day is filled with things that mean the most to you.

Facts of Life & Kreative Blogger Award

I have been blessed with another award from ClassyChassy at http://corgi-express.blogspot.com or known as "Expressly Corgi". Thank you so much for finding my blog worthy of this award.

It was suggested, I share seven unknown facts with my blogging friends. I am a very private person and try to keep my personal life out the spotlight. However, this time I will share a few personal moments.

l. My hair is brown, sprinkled with just a touch here and there of gray. I have never used dyes on my hair and never will. What you see is just plain old me.

2. I have a scar on the top of my head today from a long ago injury. I was probably ten or twelve(cannot remember that far back). I was sitting in the floor trying to learn to sew. My father and some of the neighbors were putting up a new door. They left it propped up unattached. The wind blew the door down on top of my head. Well, I thought that was the end. Back then, doctors were scarce and far between. I was never taken to a doctor. They just poured coal oil on it and bandaged me up. Now, maybe you will understand why I am half crazy.

3. My grandparents dipped snuff. They made it look good, so I took myself a big dip. Once was enough. I even got brave and smoked a grape vine which made my mouth sore. I do not smoke and never have except when I was experimenting.

4. I ran away from school the first day. However, it did not last, as I was marched back the next day.

5. I was born and raised in the country. When I was older, we moved to town for my schooling. I did pretty well for a country girl. I was nominated for football queen(I did not win, but ran a close race), and had the leading lady part in our senior play.

6. I am five foot, five inches tall and weigh 125. Only been hospitalized three times in my life; when my son was born, food poisoning, and gall bladder surgery.

7. I have worked all my life. While growing up, I had to work in the fields picking cotton and hoeing the weeds. While in high school, I worked in an insurance office and a five-dime store. After graduation, I went to work for the telephone company until they closed the local office and you had to transfer out of town. I could not relocate, so I resigned. I went to work for an attorney then. Later, there was an opening in a town closer for an experienced telephone worker. I took the test, passed and was rehired. To make a long story short, I worked for the telephone company for 40 years before I retired as an executive secretary in 1991.

Trust I do not lose some of my followers after these declarations. Now, I want to present the following with this award. I tried to select those that have not been blogging long so we could learn more about them.

1. Judi at http://gmjglovzoff.blogspot.com/

2. Riet at http://rietsphotoblog.blogspot.com/

3. Toby at http://wishiwereaphotographer.blogspot.com/

4. Martha at http://zettsett.blogspot.com/

5. Rob at http://nuttybirder.blogsopt.com/

6. Squirrel at http://squirrelsview.blogspot.com/

7. Hetty at http://hettyscreations.blogspot.com/

The guidelines for accepting this award are:

1. Thank the person who nominated you for this award.
2. Copy the logo and place it on your blog.
3. Link to the person who nominated you for this award.
4. Name seven (7) things about yourself that people may not know.
5. If you wish, pass this award to other Kreative Bloggers.
6. Post links to those you select.
7. Leave them a comment.

Sweden Award Appreciation Day

AnnA at http://annama-trdgolivnanna.blogspot.com/was kind enough to present me this "Seven Truth Award". It allows us to learn more information about our fellow bloggers.

MY SEVEN TRUTHS ARE:

1.Love to travel
2.Mow and tend my yard
3.Believe in giving more than receiving
4.Hard time sleeping
5.Do not smoke
6.Enjoy helping others
7.Spend too much time blogging
You can find additional information on me at my Tuesday, October 13 post.

The following are my selection to pass this award to. I tried to pick those that have not been blogging very long. Felt this way, we would get to know each other a little better.

1. Kathleen - Gonna Want Seconds
2. Grace - Pink in the City
3. Iphigenia - Iphigenia's Path
4. Cynthia - Cinnamon Stitch
5. Heide - Fairy Footprints in the Sand
6. Mariela - Jacaranda
7. Mary - Vintage Comfort

Sunday Best Blog Award - HONREES

A very special lady named Kat at Heart 2 Heart, presented me with this wonderful award. I feel very blessed to have been included in this special group.

To show my appreciation for some other blogging friends, I have selected the following to receive this award as well. Their blog writings are filled with encouragement and inspiring thoughts. They appear rich in their faith and on the right path. My only request to them is continue to keep your feet on solid ground. Perhaps your actions will speak to someone else.

You can't pluck a rose, all fragrant with dew,
Without part of its fragrance remaining with you. (Helen Steiner Rice)

DIVA - Divias Musings

CHARLOTTE - Spiritual Sundays

HEATHER - Simply Heather

TERRY - Lady Liberty Patriot

SALLY - Smiling Sally

BECKY - Hospitality Lane

BEVERLY - How Sweet The Sound

MARIA - Personalized Sketches

GWENDOLYN - A Charming Home

REGINA - Daily Living

JEAN - The Daisy Chain

ROSEL -Off the Beaten Path

KYMBER - A New Day Dawning

HEATHER - Simply Joyful Photos

Over The Top - Questions and Answers

Sally at Smiling Sally presented me with this award, and suggested I answer 35 questions. For someone like me that is a lot of computer work. Also, I do not know how to do a lot of fancy or different things that can be done on blogs. Therefore, my answers will not be in color. Thank you so much Sally for thinking of me for this award.

1. Where is your cell phone? None

2. Your hair? Brown

3. Your mother? Gone

4. Your father? Gone

5. You favorite food? Veggies

6. Your dream last night? None

7. Your favorite drink? Tea

8. Your dream/goal? Survive

9. What room are you in? Bedroom

10.Your hobby? Blogging

11.Your fear? Cancer

12.Where do you want to be in 6 years? Alive

13.Where were you last night? Home

14.Something you are not? Fat

15.Muffins? Wheat

16.Wish list item? Healthy

17.Where did you grow up? Texas

18.Last thing you did? Phoned

19.What are you wearing? Robe

20.Your TV? Off

21.Your pets? Died

22.Friends? Lots

23.Your life? Good

24.Your mood? Pleasant

25.Missing someone? Spouse

26.Vehicle? Toyota

27.Something you are not wearing? Dentures

28.Your favorite store? Coldwater Creek

29.Your favorite color? Black

30.Last time you cried? September

31.When was the last time you laughed? Today

32.Your best friend? Sisters

33.One place you go over and over? Bingo

34.One person who emails me regularly? Hank

35.Favorite place to eat? Tearooms



I would like to pass this award and challenge on to:

Rachel at "Two dog Pond"

Teresa at "Marigold Manor"

Mary at "Across the Pond"

Lynn at "The Vintage Nest"

Jill at "Bella Rosa Antiques"

Award Appreciation Day

I was blessed with another day brightener last week. A very special lady called "CC" honored me with the Attitude with Gratitude award. It really touched me coming from her as she has a few ups and downs going on in her life. However, she still maintains an excellent attitude and outlook on life. If you have not been to her blog, please do so as she will be an inspiration to you. http://lacenribbonroses.blogspot.com/

Thank you so much "CC" for this award, and I will continue trying to live up to it. May the good Lord bless and keep you.

TUESDAY AWARD APPRECIATON DAY

A really nice lady that tries to put new meaning in our lives each day with her inspiration writings truly blessed me. She honored me with this wonderful award. She is known as Kat at Heart2Heart. Please take time out to visit her post http://godsheart-heart2heart.blogspot.com/. Thanks again Kat for making me again a very happy, grateful person.

As always, selecting five others to give this award is so hard. I felt the following were worthy.

Maggie - Normandy Life
Jeanne - Backyard Neighbor
Amy - My Vintage Blankie
Becky - Sew in Stitches
Kimberly - Green Honey Hive

Best wishes to each of you.

AWARD

I am very faltered that "CC" at http://lacenribbonroses.blogspot.com/ felt I deserved this award. It came as a big surprise to me and made me very happy. I love to receive comments so this was like putting the icing on the cake. Thank you so much "CC" for the kind words and award.

Trying to pick six other blog friends for this award was not easy. There are so many deserving. I am happy to pass this award on to:

SHERRY - Country Wing in Phoenix - she always has a nice word for us all. She is very caring and warmhearted.

KAT - Heart2Heart - For her strong belief, and her inspiring words each day.

PENNI- Olde Dame Penniwig - for all her comments and cute graphics.

TERRY - Lady Liberty Patriot - her nice comments and visits. She is always sharing encourging words with us.

GEORGE - Photos by Senior Hiker - For being such a family man, and loves roses as much as I do.

KEETHA - Keepie Da Eclectic Stuff - For being such a happy, fun loving person. She lives life to the fullest each day.

Awards

Smiling Sally was sweet enough to award me with the following awards. Smiling Sally has a wonderful blog and she is a very busy lady. She is in the middle of a big move, and she still finds the time to read lots of wonderful books. Be sure to stop by and pay Sally a visit, you might find a book to your liking after you read one of her wonderful reviews.




Sally, you will never know how grateful I am for your kindness and being so thoughtful. I am not sure if I am deserving, but this is the nicest thing that has happened to me in awhile. I get excited when I receive comments. This has put the icing on the cake. I have had a blood pressure problem, so I am not going to take it for several days after this. Sally, your caring and giving me these awards means the world to me. Thank you once again.