Morning to all. Another cool morning here, warming later in the day. I plan on going to the DMV today - oh joy! I hope it goes smoothly and quickly. I hate going to places like that - but it is time to renew the driver's license. Then on to the bank (across the street).
I am praying so hard for all those in the south. I cannot imagine what they are and will be going through. As you can - please check in if you are in this part of the world. I truly hope all that are so inclined will PRAY. I pray that God lessen the severity of this storm and keep all in its path safe.
Let us be the light that others need. You never know who you may need tomorrow - so be kind today, to all that show up in your path.
Lift up, praise, applaud, and promote others. Do not criticize and say negative things.
We are all learning - no matter our ages.
This blog is like a child to me. I have cared for and nurtured it over the years. I love it and all the sweet, lovely people that come to visit.
I look forward to people asking questions and to those saying 'that really helped'.
Thank you to all the rays of sunshine in my life.
You can't pour from an empty cup - so all the encouraging and helpful ideas are appreciated for all.
I try to keep this spot free of politics - that can be a very volatile subject. If others want to do politics or discuss it on their sites that is just fine - but I just think this is one thing I will continue to stay away from on my little spot.
May you all have a lovely and beautiful day.
PLEASE PRAY for all involved in these nasty storms.
Safety for all.
Thank you for this safe space to learn from one another and to share our knowledge. With you in prayer for those in Milton's path and for the emergency workers who are already staged nearby to help pick up the pieces. I have family, friends, and classmates who have opted to "ride it out" and they are all in my thoughts and prayers today.
ReplyDeleteThank you for being here. I love that we all continue to learn new things.
DeletePrayers for those you know and all others. Gosh, I hope they are safe - dang it, it is so scary. Please keep us informed.
Maybe the BMV line will move quickly and you can be on your way. Our location in Speedway is nice and big, and we have not had any problems there.
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely cool this morning. After the heat and humidity of summer it is actually refreshing. The weather seems strange lately.
A great-nephew who lives in Sarasota posted on Instagram that he and his wife were headed to Orlando. I'm not sure that will be much better, as it looks like the storm will go right across Florida to the Atlantic coast.
Love the text with the picture of the hands. A lady on Instagram and I have been having a conversation about bringing a little civility back into our lives. Personally, I think that is a very good idea. You are so right, "you can't pour from an empty cup." Same line of thinking as "you can't give away what you don't possess." If there is love and kindness in your heart, that can be shared with others.
Enjoy your day!
Well, their website lied! They aren't closed on Monday - but Wed. Oh well, I will try again. Did some other things while in the area.
DeleteI do love this cooler weather.
I sure hope they are safe. I wouldn't want to be anywhere in the mid section. We have a couple of regulars here, that live there - I just don't know what section. I sure hope you gals are safe.
There is so much anger and meanness today - we just need to spread the good stuff any chance we get.
(Little Penpen) good morning!! I had to renew my drivers license picture this year, after having had the same picture for 16 years. I went from 45 to 61. Oh what a rude awakening! lol
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, that is a big change up! I went a few years from doing mine on-line that had the same pic - but not that long. The pictures are always horrible anyway!
DeleteGood to hear from you Penny!!!!
I am certainly not envious of your job list today, rather you than me.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for keeping your blog going. I actually have no true idea of how much work it must be for you, but can guess it’s a lot!!! I have learnt a truckload of things here, and not all about being frugal. I do appreciate your hard work
Today Linda and I are making tomato chutney. She will scold me when I don’t dice the onions finely enough, she will mutter Polish swear words when I forget to stir regularly and at the end of the day we will have jars of chutney. Same happens every year.
Take care, Louise
Thank you so much. It takes time - which is why I don't do every day - but it is enjoyable too.
DeleteThat sounds yummy. Oh that is so funny. What great memories you two must have. I am glad you have each other to 'fuss' at!! Tell her I send a happy hello!
Thank you for providing a light-filled, safe place. May we all be guided by the law of kindness. Lynn Ewing, Pecos, NM
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome. I think we all need a quiet safe place to fall now and then.
DeleteThank you, Cheryl, for keeping your blog a safe apolitical place, where we can all learn and help one another. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. My prayers join with yours for all those in harms way. It's chilly here today as well. I have bones in the Instant Pot to make some bone broth and am thinking about making hot and sour or some other soup for dinner tonight. Safe travels to the DMV. Cookie
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome. There are enough political views in this world - and no one needs mine!
DeleteThe broth will be wonderful - so will soup. It sure is that kind of weather. My destination was a bust today - but I did other things while out in the area.
So many prayers are needed.
I also thank you so much for your blog. I don't comment often but read faithfully! I am older than you but still learn much. We never stop being able to learn from others.
ReplyDeleteI am grateful this is a no politics zone. Keep that to yourself and vote your choice. That's voice enough.
I, too, have family in FL who have evacuated. We probably all gave family or friends impacted by Helene or in line of Milton. We need to pray for all of those and help however we are able
Again, Cheryl, thanks so much for the blog and being the wonderful person you are!
I am so happy you are here. You are so right, no matter our age, we can all learn something new every day! My daddy would be proud!!
DeleteHope your family is safe. I cannot begin to imagine the stress level they all have. Their homes and livelihoods and everything - so sad.
Thank you so much.
My mother was right...if you don't have anything nice to say keep it to yourself. I think she also said to avoid politics and religion in conversations.
ReplyDeleteI work remotely and I am praying for several team members caught in the path of Milton. One wasn't evacuating and is doing so now in a hurry. A nightmare.
Your momma was right - I almost posted a picture of Thumper today with that saying!
DeleteI sure hope they are all safe. I can understand wanting to stay with your home - but this is big. Bigger than all of us - so safety first.
I have heard the saying "Run from the water, hide from the wind." so many times in the last few weeks.
DeleteI so enjoy visiting your blog. Thanks for it all. I do appreciate that you steer away from controversy. I can find that anywhere!
ReplyDeleteI have a question. My daughter bought a fresh container of berries recently. One berry had mold. She did return the container. But I know she threw a container out once when she couldn't get back to the store because a berry was moldy. She said if one is moldy then they're all contaminated. I couldn't find an answer specifically when I looked. I was wondering what others do?
Thanks. I do try to steer away from some things - it isn't always easy. Just do my best.
DeleteI would throw away the icky ones and wash the rest in a bit of vinegar water myself. Then rinse and drain. I have done that before - and I am still kicking! Not sure what others would do.
bonjour de France où chaque soir je regarde le post du jour . J'ai71 ans et j'ai décidé d'aller vivre dans ma maison de campagne en montagne sans beaucoup de voisins parce qu'il faut que je fasse ce qui me fait envie après avoir elever mes quatre enfants m'etre occupée de mon conjoint malade il faut que je mène une vie qui me convienne simple frugale avec un jardin ,fleurs légumes ceuillette de champignons et d'herbes sauvages mais j'ai appelé ma maison "le refuge" car c'est comme celà que je vois la vie aider les autres et je peux vous dire que meme si je ne prie pas je pense très fort à tous les gens qui de part le monde souffrent des aléas climatiques ^Merci pour votre blog j'ai toujours l'impression qu'une amie m'a envoyé une lettre
ReplyDeleteBien venue, Lucette. Je ne comprends pas toute que vous avez eccrit, mais nous somnes heureuse de vous voir ice. Cheryl est une amie incroyable. Encore, bien venue. Cindy/WV
DeleteCindy please translate for us! I have no idea what it says.
DeleteLucette reads your posts each evening. She is 71 years old and has raised 4 children and cared for a sick husband. She has chosen to move to her country home in the mountains, with few neighbors. Her life is simple, frugal and she has a garden, both flowers and vegetables. She sees life as helping others. She does not pray but feels very strongly for those who are suffering climate related events. She thanks you for your blog and always feels that she has a friend who has sent her a letter.
DeleteFYI, Cheryl..I have had a comment go AWOL and another post as anonymous so it has been a disincentive to post but I see that it says 'comment as Rita' so hopefully this will go through.
Thank you for the translation Rita. I will hunt for the AWOL post - I never know why things happen the way they do!
DeleteGlad to hear from you as well. Hope you are well. How sweet of you to translate.
Lucette - I am so honored to have you here. I do not know your language - but it was translated for me.
DeleteYour life sounds wonderful. A simple life is a wonderful life in my thinking. Thank you for thinking of all the people in the way of the storms and damage.
I love having ladies from all over the world here. There is so much for each of us to learn from each other.
Please continue to enjoy and again, thank you for your lovely comments!
RITA - I don't know what happened - I see nothing that hasn't been posted. I am sorry it got lost. I have things just disappear somedays as well. Please keep trying!!
DeleteBon soir, Lucette:
DeleteIl y a longtemps depuis j'ai parler ou ecrit en francais mais je veux dire que il me fait bon de voir vos sentiments; nous avons les vies parallels. Le changement climatique est le probleme numero un pour moi et j'espere que les gens qui sont affecte par les ouragans s'eveilleront a la cause.
Meilleurs voeux a vous de Canada.
Thanks, Cheryl. no worries.
DeleteMy heart is with those in the path of Hurricane Milton, and those recovering from the devastation of Helene. There will be those who cannot evacuate, especially seniors, hospital patients, and even inmates of the prison systems. I hope all are cared for and come through this safely.
ReplyDeleteAs for the DMV, I've heard it is a nightmare. I'm grateful, I can renew my license online and need only to attend for a new photo every 5 years. Good luck!
It is just so devastating to even think about. You are right - so many cannot evacuate. God be with them all.
DeleteIt has been a few years since I was at the DMV - went today and closed. Not what their website says! Oh well, I will try again another time. It wasn't a wasted trip out.
Everyone should pray for those poor souls in Florida, perhaps if there are enough virtuous people left in America then the impact will be less. I have to think that the US weapons killing all those people in the two wars going on, may bring some bad karma upon the country. Remember there are also some impressive seismic faults that are overdue to rip, thinking the San Andreas and New Madrid here.
ReplyDeleteI am worried as well. Prayers is what we can do and that is so important. I hope all that can - will.
DeleteI'm praying that this storm is somehow lessened too. I don't enjoy trips to the DMV either, and I hope your visit goes quickly.
ReplyDeleteI keep praying for that very thing as well.
DeleteIt didn't go - they were closed contrary to what the website claims! Another day.
Lucette, j'apprécie lorsque de nouveaux lecteurs du blog de Cheryl ajoutent des commentaires. J'aime lire les expériences des autres sur la façon de vivre une vie frugale où qu'ils vivent. Comme je ne me souviens pas de mon français au lycée, j'utilise Google Translate.
ReplyDeleteTomorrow, I must go to the DMV!
ReplyDeleteGood luck!! Hope it is an easy trip.
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