Friday, April 27, 2012

Waiting for DaDa - Postcard Friendship Friday #113



I was intrigued by the caption for this lovely postcard. "Waiting for DaDa."  I wonder what the story is behind this photo.  Both are obviously waiting for the most important person in their lives.  I adore the Mom's pink ruffles and those delicate roses are gorgeous beyond compare.

Mother's Day celebrations in America seem to have begun with Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis, a young Appalachian homemaker.

During the Civil War, Ann organized women to work for better sanitary conditions for both sides.  After the war, when most women devoted their time solely on their family and homes, this spunky lady worked to assist in the healing of a nation.   In 1858, Ann was inspired to start Mother's Friendship Day -- a day for war-torn Americans from both sides to celebrate their mothers and love for their families.

In 1868, to further encourage reconciliation between Union and Confederate neighbors and families, she created Mother's Friendship Clubs where she taught women the basics of nursing and sanitation.  As families and communities healed and knitted back together, thousands of lives were saved through the spread of this life-saving knowledge.  I would have loved to have met this brave, wise, peace-loving woman.

I love spring and Mother's Day.  I get to put Mother's day cards up all month long!  Have a delightful day, my Friends.

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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Heart Arch - Guest Heart Thursday



This wonderful old card was sent to our Dad when he was in the fourth Grade.  As you can see, the card is a pop-out.  The background rested on the flap you see, so that the children stood on their own, as did the basket of violets.  So pretty.

I'm so glad Sissy scanned it so I can share it here.  I adore this card--not only because it was sent to Dad and was from Great Uncle George and Great Aunt Pearl, but because of the exquisite artwork.  What a lovely lovely old card!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday!

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Beauty in Muted Pink - Pink Saturday


There is nothing so lovely as a bouquet of roses gathered from the garden.  The fragrance of roses permeates the entire house.  Ah...so beautiful--and that is what I wish for each of you--the fragrance of roses throughout your day today.

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Friday, April 20, 2012

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day - Postcard Friendship Friday #112



Today is Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day

Pineapple Upside Down Cakes were not called by that name until the mid-19th Century.  I have a wonderful cookbook over 100 years old which calls it a fruit cake.  It was made in a cast iron skillet on top of the wood stove.  The recipe is said to date back to the middle ages, using all kinds of various fruits. 

The classic American Pineapple Upside Down Cake came around sometime after 1903, after Jim Dole invented canned pineapple. The Hawaiian Pineapple Co. (now Dole Pineapple) held a pineapple recipe contest in 1925.  One hundred winning recipes would be published in a cookbook the following year.  Over 60,000 recipes were sent in—2,500 of which were for Pineapple Upside Down Cake

It has been a popular dessert ever since.  My husband says he knew it as Pineapple Upside Down Rum Cake.  I remember it by that name, too—though in our house there wasn’t any rum in the recipe!



No one seems to know how the holiday celebrating Pineapple Upside Down Cake actually started, but I think it is a great idea.  Tonight I'm breaking out my old recipe book.

Happy Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day!

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Thursday, April 19, 2012

Lots of Fun - Guest Heart thursday


My love for Valentines started when I was very young.  I think I've saved every Valentine card I've received.  In my early 20's at a local estate sale, I bought an entire notebook full of Valentines from the 20's, 30's and 40's.  Since then my collection of cards and Valentines Cards has burgeoned.  I adore them!  It is so great to have a place to share them with you.   Have a lovely day!

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Friday, April 13, 2012

Friday the 13th - Postcard Friendship Friday #111



Friday the 13th is said to be one of the unluckiest days of all.  I did some research on the historic origins of this day—but it appears no one seems to know exactly why this day is considered to be so unlucky—though there are plenty of interesting theories out there!

Some superstitious folks actually live in fear until the day is past.  Years ago, my darling husband started a Phobiologologist Club.  The way to become a member was to find a phobia word he'd never heard of, or to come up with a new phobia word which made him laugh!  The fear of Friday the 13th has been dubbed friggatriskaidekaphobia.  The word is a combination of Frigga -- the name of a Norse goddess for whom "Friday" is named and triskaidekaphobia meaning fear of the number thirteen.  

It is interesting to note that in some cultures, Friday the 17th is considered to be far worse than Friday the 13th!  I guess it is all a matter of perspective.

Thank you dear ones, for all your thoughts and prayers over last week.  The blood tests ALL came back normal and other tests showed only one small cyst which they will be watching closely.  I go back for a mammogram every six months for awhile.  All that is left to be done is to visit a dermatologist specialist.  Once that is done, I will be home free.  Thanks again.

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Thursday, April 12, 2012

Sitting on a Heart - Guest Heart Thursday


That heart looks so comfy!  I would love to find such a heart out in the woods!  I get to spend the morning with my darling Sissy.  This heart is for you, Clytie!  ((hugs))

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Friday, April 6, 2012

Easter Hope - Postcard Friendship Friday #110

 
Easter is a time of hope.  It is no wonder we celebrate this wonderful holiday in the Spring.  Hope permeates the very air we breathe.  Centuries ago, Easter was created to celebrate the death of the Savior, the miracle of His resurrection and the hope of His return.

One of my favorite verses from the Bible is found in the book of Romans.  "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." (Rom. 15:13 NIV)

This year, Easter has a great significance to me.  I wanted to share the hope and peace I find in my heart just now.  It wasn't so just a few days ago.  The doc had found some lumps and swollen lymph nodes.  It was a shock to hear.  Though it might not be anything at all, I felt so frightened.  But when I laid my fear and anxious thoughts in the arms of Him Who loves me, peace and joy--and hope flooded my soul.

Hope.  That's the gift of Easter--HOPE!

Early Monday morning I go to the hospital for a diagnostic mammogram.  It's the best cancer hospital in the entire Pacific Northwest, I'm told. This may be just a false alarm.  I pray that is what it is.  Sweet friends, I would appreciate your prayers for a good outcome.

May God fill each of your hearts and lives with His love, joy, strength, power, peace--and especially hope.

HAPPY EASTER!

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Thursday, April 5, 2012

A Heart Happy Easter - Guest Heart Thursday


Do you see the leaf hearts on the vine decorating the little Egg house?  I love these old pictures of eggs.  This one is interesting.  I'm not sure why there is a brick wall behind that window--and the sheep looks like it has its head stuck in the ladder!  It is such a great postcard.  

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Monday, April 2, 2012

Springtime Pussy Willows


I've always loved pussy willows.  When I was a little girl, I pretended they were tiny kittens.  Their little beds were made of walnut shell halves.  I would put them to bed between flower petals.  I made tiny houses of twigs for them.  In my child's eyes, they would purr and snuggle in my fingers. Sometimes they still do.