A Pinch of Joy

Thanks for your kind thoughts on my eye surgery.  Things are progressing well, but oh so slowly!!!    Huge snowflakes floating down this morning.  So far they melt as soon as they touch down.  I think that is a good plan for early snow -- fall, look beautiful in the air and then melt on landing.   So glad you stopped by to share your posts this week! Featured from last week:  The Kitchen Is My Playground - Crandma's Christmas Punch    24 Hour Family - Easy Reindeer Mason Jar Christmas Craft      A Ray of Sunlight - Painting Furniture with Latex Paint     That Guy Who Grills - Smoked Macaroni and Cheese  Blessed Simplicity - How to Clean a French Press Coffeemaker  Cook Clean Repeat - Easy Egg Nog Recipe    Thrifting Wonderland - Carcuterie and Pumpkin Pie   Steph Creates Things - ... [Read More]

Today is double feature day!     I had scheduled eye surgery.  My first eye went well -- when you are starting at 5% any improvement is good.  My second eye – the seeing eye – went well.  I knew I would still need glasses, but underestimated how difficult it would be during the healing process!   Much better but will still be a month before my eyesight is stable.  At the top of my Thanks Giving list is the ability to see and the prospect of good vision very soon!!  And YOU!  I appreciate so much your kind thoughts and comments of concern the last couple of weeks.  Thanks so much for stopping by to share your awesome projects, recipes and ideas! Featured from November 12 -   Pillar Box Blue - Christmas Sewing Projects    Treat n Trick - Cranberry Bread    Filling the Jars - ... [Read More]

We are hovering between winter and autumn.  Beautiful sunny days to remind us of summer's passing.  Cold, windy and rainy days warning of what is to come.  And then the annual  daylight savings time fall back -- the only time I am close to being on schedule is that night that allows me to revisit the previous hour!   Thanks for stopping by to share your awesomeness! Featured from last week:  Organized Motherhood - How to Be a Happy Mom   Rose Bakes - Pumpkin Pie Spice Substitute  Walking on Sunshine - Thanksgiving Oreo Truffles  Apple Street Cottage - How to Decoupage with No Wrinkles      Style Yourself Confident - A Spot of Leopard   Our Tiny Nest - 10 Beautiful Fall Tablescapes  Blessed Simplicity - Crockpot Turkey Breast     3 Boys and a Dog - Deviled Egg Charcuterie Board  ... [Read More]

Nate the Great and his mom just left for the two plus hour trip home.  They helped Bytes clean the shed in mighty frosty and windy weather. Old flower pots are neatly stacked awaiting the great hosta giveaway coming next spring.  Garden tools neatly put away and the floor cleared of all debris -- wow!!  Before they left Nate played a strong trumpet solo that had us all tapping toes and clapping along.  May your week hold the contentment that comes from  cleared spaces and, if at all possible,  the tune of a budding musician!!  Thanks for stopping by to share your awesomeness!! Featured from last week:  The Happy Mustard Seed - Mummy Shortbread Cookie   Claire Justine - 17 Bonfire Night Recipes   It All Started with Paint  - Fall Mantel in Rust and Browns      Organized Motherhood - ... [Read More]