tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post8028540364716983784..comments2024-03-28T16:40:13.814-07:00Comments on My Two Cents: A Good Start to the WeekBlesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-50641168340931772022-05-16T11:05:34.595-07:002022-05-16T11:05:34.595-07:00Thank you, Lyssa; I do think my daughter is rather...Thank you, Lyssa; I do think my daughter is rather awesome. :) It's a very pretty painting, isn't it? Yes, I've been very productive! I am not quite sure how long I can keep it up, but, I am determined to maintain the momentum for as long as I can! :DBlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-17074403993408806592022-05-16T02:18:28.418-07:002022-05-16T02:18:28.418-07:00Your daughter is awesome, and of course she wants ...Your daughter is awesome, and of course she wants to spoil her mum! I love that painting. You sound like you have been really productive. I agree that a proper list on the computer is a better way of keeping an inventory, but I like the handwritten lists. The drop biscuits sound incredibly tasty.Lyssa Medanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350926829113722058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-46662078623002722142022-05-12T14:01:20.651-07:002022-05-12T14:01:20.651-07:00Thank you, Susanne. I really like how her paintin...Thank you, Susanne. I really like how her painting turned out. She said she didn't have the paint colors the instructor used, so, just used what she had! :D<br />I love the Old Country Roses pattern. :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-25659942354271039052022-05-12T13:54:11.664-07:002022-05-12T13:54:11.664-07:00Thank you, Debra; yes, we are both very thankful t...Thank you, Debra; yes, we are both very thankful that the test results were negative. :)<br />The bowls are lovely, aren't they? :)<br />I am determined to get some of those items crossed off my list! The bigger items get broken down to more manageable segments, but, the house is looking much better than it did a week or so ago. :)<br />Your soup sounds good, too. My freezer is full of bones that I have saved to make broth/soup, so there will be more soup in the future! :DBlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-85867693621450972612022-05-12T13:26:17.249-07:002022-05-12T13:26:17.249-07:00Thank you, Sharon; it was a big relief that she te...Thank you, Sharon; it was a big relief that she tested negative! Her painting turned out well, didn't it? The class was an hour long and she said she took an extra 30 minutes to finish it.<br />I have always liked the Old Country Roses design. :)<br />Sigh, my pantry - I used to have it all in the kitchen cabinets, but, when the pandemic began, I decided to expand my "earthquake emergency" pantry and the extra bits have been stored in the spare bedroom. What's more, I don't have all the similar foods together, so, you really have to keep track of where the extra bag of sugar is, or which box has the extra cans of coconut milk! Not at all well organized!<br />I hope the families of your church members are all safe.<br />Sounds like the HF meals are easy to prepare and quite worth the money; I suppose they cater to hearty appetites! :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-46276880251499985252022-05-12T05:18:29.414-07:002022-05-12T05:18:29.414-07:00She did a fabulous job on the painting! And the b...She did a fabulous job on the painting! And the blooms on the bowls are pretty too. Royal Albert has a way with flowers -- I have a small perfume atomizer in one of their floral patterns that I just love.Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01769556455551856486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-55578919601101079782022-05-12T05:05:21.823-07:002022-05-12T05:05:21.823-07:00Reading through I see your daughter's test was...Reading through I see your daughter's test was negative. Thank goodness! I hope she continues to stay safe as she figures out this new world we all live in. <br />The bowls are wonderful. What a thoughtful daughter you have :)<br /><br />You got a lot done! With your cleaning and your pantry organizing - you were so busy. Thank goodness Aunt P called so you could have a nice break in the middle of it all.<br /><br />Your soup looks so good, Bless. It inspired me to to throw some things together this morning in my crockpot so we would have some soup later. Lentils, some frozen cubed up butternut squash I had in the freezer from Thanksgiving, onions, carrots, garlic, etc. <br />In the refrigerator, I have some of the chicken thighs thawing that I got on sale this week to cook later today. Food will be set for a few days :) 56stepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714155300369089630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-37660010906398717212022-05-12T00:06:33.464-07:002022-05-12T00:06:33.464-07:00So pleased that your daughter was negative. Her p...So pleased that your daughter was negative. Her painting is lovely. The cereal bowls are one of my favourite patterns, I have a cup and saucer n that pattern. Your pantry sounds like mind all in different locations, but I have tried to keep similar foods in the same place, I do need to do an inventory, but the immensity of the job scares me, LOL.<br />I think of you whenever I see news about Sri Lanka, we have two families in my church who have parents and relatives there, it is so hard for them. Unfortunately there are so many hotspots in this world. Your rosemary drop scones look yummy as does the soup. Reminds me of the soup my mother made and that was always simmering on the stove we we came home from school during winter. Tonight I had the Haloumi Creamy Roast vegetable Salad, it took only 20 minutes to prepare and cook. I must say that HF portions are quite generous, there was enough for 3 portions rather than 2.Zanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15516164636927922535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-10982714993299572642022-05-11T23:47:22.560-07:002022-05-11T23:47:22.560-07:00Ha, ha, I do tend to keep the pretty stuff for spe...Ha, ha, I do tend to keep the pretty stuff for special occasions, but, I use the tea cups from the set daily and I have promised my daughter that I will use the bowls, too. :)<br />My daughter took the new painting to hang on her cubicle in the office, she said. I really like how it looks. :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-55745496473358838652022-05-11T23:44:07.952-07:002022-05-11T23:44:07.952-07:00Yay! Glad you are able to comment again, Jules. ...Yay! Glad you are able to comment again, Jules. :)<br />Thank you; yes, my daughter tested negative this morning! The new painting now hangs in her cubicle at the office, she said. :)<br />The drop biscuits turned out great and went really well with the soup (as well as on their own with a little butter!) <br />I love my new bowls and I will be using them (very carefully!) :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-71626070849687585842022-05-11T23:39:26.313-07:002022-05-11T23:39:26.313-07:00Thank you, Anne; yes, she tested negative. :)
I...Thank you, Anne; yes, she tested negative. :) <br />I have not heard of a dry erase notebook! But, I like the idea and how you've set it up! I, too, don't always keep the inventory updated; I am hoping I will be able to maintain it now that it's on the computer. Being organized is a goal for me, too! :D<br />Yes, I promised my daughter that I will use the dishes! :) Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-73773198090620683182022-05-11T23:32:45.033-07:002022-05-11T23:32:45.033-07:00Thank you, Sharon; yes, she tested negative and we...Thank you, Sharon; yes, she tested negative and we are both very relieved. The painting now hangs in her cubicle at work, she says. :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-1840415220613511352022-05-11T23:31:25.352-07:002022-05-11T23:31:25.352-07:00Thank you, Bushlady; my daughter tested negative, ...Thank you, Bushlady; my daughter tested negative, which is a big relief! She went to the office, today, and took her new painting to hang in her cubicle. :)<br />The new cereal bowls are lovely, aren't they? I look forward to using them!<br />I do hope the political situation and the economy in Sri Lanka improve. It has been almost 49 years since I left the country, but, it still holds a special place in my heart.<br />Thank you; the soup just called out for some biscuits to go with it! :D They turned out really well (in my opinion).<br />Glad you are continuing to have sunny weather and the flowers are starting to bloom in your garden. Sounds like spring has arrived! :) Sounds like you had a good day. :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-84596991846657844262022-05-11T23:11:02.488-07:002022-05-11T23:11:02.488-07:00Thank you, Celie; so far, it seems like everyone i...Thank you, Celie; so far, it seems like everyone is safe and doing OK.<br />My daughter's self test came negative and she went to the office, today. She put up the new painting in her cubicle and took down the old one (a painting of apples that she did) down.<br />I don't think I'm all that organized with my pantry items being stored all over the house, but, I am grateful that I can stock up. Having the lists typed up makes it easy to keep them updated. There are also free printable lists on various websites, if you prefer that. :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-29228916310741543122022-05-11T22:59:56.887-07:002022-05-11T22:59:56.887-07:00The next time you have a bowl of that yummy lookin...The next time you have a bowl of that yummy looking split pea soup I'm sure your daughter would love it if you used one of those beautiful bowls she gifted you. But if you're like me you'll use them for special occasions only. LOL Your daughter's apple blossom painting came out beautiful! I hope she plans to hang it on the wall of her apartment. She did a really good job. Denise Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-20339708601552353582022-05-11T22:15:38.062-07:002022-05-11T22:15:38.062-07:00I'm able to comment again!
Your daughter'...I'm able to comment again! <br />Your daughter's painting is lovely. What an enjoyable activity to participate in and she has quite the talent for it.<br />And those drop biscuits sound delicious, especially with soup. I have some rosemary growing in the garden so I might bake some myself during the week. <br />How thoughtful of your daughter to send you those bowls. And yes, do make sure to use them every day. They are meant to be enjoyed :)<br />Fingers crossed your daughter remains negative. XxJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-26300473421715403422022-05-11T20:53:36.506-07:002022-05-11T20:53:36.506-07:00I hope your daughter's test is negative!
You g...I hope your daughter's test is negative!<br />You got a lot done . I have inventoried my food storage and it took almost two days to get it done and in order. I bought a dry erase notebook, listed the items in permanent marker then have amounts listed in erasable marker. The hardest part for me is keeping it properly updated.<br />Maybe one day I will be completely organized. I doubt it but maybe.<br />I love your Mothers Day gift. Use those dishes all the time, even if you are just eating a piece of toast!Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-85539414778221325562022-05-11T19:17:47.903-07:002022-05-11T19:17:47.903-07:00What a lovely painting. Your daughter is very tale...What a lovely painting. Your daughter is very talented. I hope she is negative and stays that way. Try not to worry. Easy to say, but your daughter is very careful and has been wearing her mask and has had her vaccinations. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03039174572211086359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-15533806128055454532022-05-11T18:26:58.193-07:002022-05-11T18:26:58.193-07:00That is a very pretty painting and I'm sure yo...That is a very pretty painting and I'm sure your daughter enjoyed painting it. I hope she will be free of Covid. At least she has been warned of the possible exposure. How splendid to have the Old Country Roses cereal bowls to go with your other items. It must be hard for you and your friends to hear of the goings on in Sri Lanka.<br />Your soup and biscuits look delicious. There is something about biscuits and pastry of all kinds that make any idea of restricting carbs quite unwelcome! And my heart goes out to those who must stick to gluten free baking.<br />Our sunny weather continues and we have 6 yellow tulips in the yard and 2 daffodils that come up every year. The serviceberry trees are just opening their white blossoms. I went out for groceries this morning and had a long phone chat with a friend in the afternoon. Bushladynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-17448061632840406562022-05-11T17:29:07.175-07:002022-05-11T17:29:07.175-07:00I hope your family in Sri Lanka stays safe. The ne...I hope your family in Sri Lanka stays safe. The news from there is distressing. So much conflict in the world now, tho I guess there always has been. <br /><br />The bowls are lovely. Such a thoughtful gift from your daughter. Her painting is also lovely. It coordinates nicely with the bowls! I hope she hasn't gotten Covid. Fingers crossed for a negative test. You are so organized with your multiple "pantries"! My lists were hand written and keeping them updated a chore that I finally just gave up. It never occurred to me to type them up. Brilliant idea! Celiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10292448445141261744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-27486100479287539192022-05-11T15:28:07.963-07:002022-05-11T15:28:07.963-07:00Thank you, Lady Ella, I'm delighted with the n...Thank you, Lady Ella, I'm delighted with the new bowls. <br />I hope things can be resolved in a peaceful manner in Sri Lanka. The underlying issues are a big problem. <br />I like the painting; it has a tropical feel to it, I think. <br />I'm sorry you are having to post anonymously! I hope your Google ID will work again!Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-66575694317088022692022-05-11T13:48:56.321-07:002022-05-11T13:48:56.321-07:00Lovely bowls! How nice to expand your set. Your ...Lovely bowls! How nice to expand your set. Your soup also looks really delicious. I could easily down a portion now! I think of you every time Sri Lanka comes on the news. I hope things soon get under control, and of course that the underlying problems are effectively dealt with. A few people are saying something similar is not out of the question in the UK as we enter a very real cost of living crisis. Energy is the big one but food prices are also rising quickly and the government doesn't seem to have too much inspiration for how to tackle either. The apple blossom has come out really well; I'd be proud to have painted that! <br /><br />Ella. (Posting anonymously as my Google ID isn't working. On some blogs I can't comment at all!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-7904418176509723852022-05-11T12:48:39.364-07:002022-05-11T12:48:39.364-07:00Thank you, Eileen; she tested negative this mornin...Thank you, Eileen; she tested negative this morning and we are both very relieved, as you can imagine. :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-24329590590646257972022-05-11T12:47:46.859-07:002022-05-11T12:47:46.859-07:00Thank you, Eileen; yes, I will use the new bowls.....Thank you, Eileen; yes, I will use the new bowls...very, very carefully! :) <br />That's good that you finished your inventorying; checking the dates can wait until you next inventory them. I don't usually worry about expiry dates, but, I do try to use up the older items first. <br />The situation in Sri Lanka is rather worrying, but, hopefully, things will improve. I watched some of the videos some of my family had posted; in some ways, the country has changed a lot since I left in 1973, but, in other ways, it seems to have remained the same!<br />Yay for a good piano lesson! A double sticker performance! Glad you are having a good Wednesday. :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-45629199057980497722022-05-11T12:04:40.411-07:002022-05-11T12:04:40.411-07:00Thank you, Eileen; I love that painting! I think ...Thank you, Eileen; I love that painting! I think she is going to hang it in her cubicle at the office. Yes, working from home could have been continued, but, I think she enjoys going into the office, too, for the chance to socialize a bit with her coworkers. She tested herself this morning and the results came negative, so, we are both very thankful. <br />Yes, I will use my new cereal bowls. I will probably use them for other things besides cereal, too! :) <br />I'm glad you had some sunshine after the rain and were able to walk Tilly without getting wet! I'm sure Tilly enjoyed it, too, or doesn't she mind the rain? It's sunny and windy, here!Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.com