Morning at beach

Went to the beach today, first time in five years. After wading for some time, trying to keep clothes dry, I made the mistake of turning my back to the ocean. Sure enough a rather large wave slipped up behind me and knocked me on my back, then in an attempt to right myself, I was hit again and went head long into the foaming water and sand. By this time my friend laughing and saying she wished she had a camera.
I had a few things on my mind to clear, and I do believe I accomplished that with one quick wave. Did it help? Yes, but the pain will always be with me. Of course there is nothing like a free pedicure compliments of mother nature to make a lady feel better.

Are you hungry? quick fix

ENJOY!!

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE

4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
a small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour
in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla
extract, and mix again.

Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. The cake
will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! Allow to cool a little,
and tip out onto a plate if desired.   EAT!

This can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous.  And why is
this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?   Because now we are all only
5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!  

Friendship

Poem by: Sylvia Outlaw Friendship Friendship is like a garden With different flowers everywhere; Some are your very favorite’s And you treat them all with care. Others may drift by the wayside They soon whither and fade away; But some will continue to blossom In true friendship day after day. And I pray in my life’s garden I’ve planted friendship to keep; That I have sowed some kindness And I’ve planted it good and deep. And as I count my blessings And my flowers one by one I see your face among them Moving in the morning sun. God’s helped me with my garden He’s been there my whole life through; And he gave me the greatest gift When He gave me friends like you

SHARK

enjoy and relax play with sharks, dolphins, whales or fish!!

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Just a thought

It is so hot and dry here in Northeast North Carolina...How hot and dry is it???
It is so hot and dry here that even Hurricane Bertha won't come near.....

WOW I am humbled to tears

Yesterday I stated that I had wrote a poem and then today I received a message saying I had been immortalized in a riddle. I went to check it out and this is the link to the page. I hope you all find it interesting.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/847467/who_is_beloved_outlaw.html?post=true&cat=49#c

I hope you will check it out. and yes I did cry!!!

Friendship

Decided to get teary eyed today and have posted a poem on Helium today...You will be able to click on it and read it in my Helium widget to the right of this post...Enjoy..

Only portrait

I came across the only portrait ever done of my husband and also realized it was the only portrait that I also had ever done.. It is a very good likeness and he was pleased with it.. Maybe I better stop while I am ahead, and go back to the wicked stick men..I'm great at those..LOL
I have been busy going through antiques and tools in the garage so that my dream of an art gallery can become a reality.. Tons to go through, I just hope they don't accidentally tag me..
I have let mother nature take care of the watering of my flowers, and she did a good job last night. So good to hear the rain falling, makes for good sleeping..

What was that??

At 3:27 AM, I was startled from my sleep by a tremendous boom. Then I saw lightening and another roar. I later found out that a tornado had touch down here in Grandy and was headed for the Currituck Beach Lighthouse across the sound about 5 miles as the crow flies. Oh well, so much for a full nights sleep.
I'm just glad it was over quick and without any damage. I just received pictures from what hit my home area of Michigan last night so it was a little unnerving to say the least. Oh yes, of coarse Omaha, NE. as well..My knees are beginning to get flat spots from all the praying..
Good news, my "Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate" flowers have reached the eves of my patio. I am so proud of my flowers this year. But camera has let me down. I now have to replace the card. It wasn't the batteries at all.
Shall I continue.
A bouquet of roses appeared on my porch with a card from my husband. If you've read my blog or know me you know that hasn't been possible since he died in December. Then one week later, Belgium chocolate hand dipped strawberries and huge cookies arrive. Same message. So after calling my Dr. he sent the paramedics over to get my vitals. I finally over came this mess by laughing and saying, "Hubby would have went to my flower garden, picked me a bouquet and put them in what ever vase was handy, not a Waterford Crystal vase". No way can you use a credit card from heaven.. I guess it helps to have a sense of humor every now and again.
Let's see now, I really should find something else to do but can't work outside because our temperatures have been so hot. Yesterday 100 degrees in the shade. This is not normal. It has cooled a little today because of the rain, or whatever went through this morning. I think I will read for a while, but I will probably get into trouble doing that, it seems of late I can manage without ever leaving the house. Maybe that's what I'm doing wrong!!

Super-seven Meme-just for fun

nickersandink has tagged me for a meme. this is my first tag and looks like fun.
I have tagged five others listed below.

Instructions for the Super - Seven Meme:
Answer seven questions about yourself
posting their responses on their own blog.
you may answer anyway you like.

Post five more with their blog as I did below.
Post and visit blogs..
Enjoy and have fun!!

But how on earth do you follow Nickers and Ink??

Super - Seven Meme
1. Ten years ago May 1998

I was planning a large art and craft show, looking forward to making plenty O' Money.

2. Five things on today's TODO list.

1. mowed lawn
2. edged flower beds
3. Delayed lunch
4. washed bedding-Shook feather bed
5. made bed- should sleep great tonight.

3. Things I would do if I were a billionaire.

I'd make a lot of people happy campers. That would last for a while so you know how that goes, no one would be satisfied.

4. Three bad habits,

1. Collecting too much of everything.
2. Drinking too much coffee
3. Neglecting house work

Five places I've lived

Michigan
Illinois
Ohio
Michigan
North Carolina

6. Five jobs I've had

waitress
babysitter
computer operator
cashier
EXCELLENT WIFE!!

7. Five people I'm Tagging for Meme.
This is optional

Linda at: http://lindawatson.blogspot.com
Ruth at: http://visualabstactions.blogspot.com
Jan at: http://jansartworld.blogspot.com
Sujati at http://sujati.blogspot.com
Michelle at: http://www.pencilportraits.com.au/blog

Just have fun everyone and enjoy!!

Princess Garden

This is my new area for mostly my Japanese Red Maples and other smaller bushes that hopefully will grow to be much larger. In the little waterfall fixture that doesn't work any more I discovered a tiny spring frog in the fixture. Just as I finished the new garden I heard her start to sing. I got a tear then and named it "Princess Garden". It really sets the back yard off and shows up so beautiful as you drive up the driveway.
I can hardly wait for it to develope and will probably spend a lot of time making sure all is OK. I seen a couple other spring frogs in the pump house the other day, so I just may have to catch them and put them in the new garden. And they all lived happily ever after. LOL

I'm keeping my promise

As I promised; here is the picture of my "Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate" and my Orchid Lilies gone wild. It is only mid-May and usually they are only about six to twelve inches tall but this year they are already over three feet tall. I would dare wager that they will go past the eves at this rate. Any Takers?
Last year one of the blooms on the orchid lily was almost twelve inches across. Also if you go back to my post "Spring has sprung" you will see the same spot only with my Easter flowers just blooming. A very drastic change wouldn't you say. Ahhhh my mommy and grandma would be so proud...
While I am thinking about it; Mother's Day we had a tornado touch down less than four miles for me. The reason I say we is because my son, on the phone from Michigan talked me through the radar because I couldn't get anything on TV. All Hail and lightening broke loose and we hung up and I went to my safe spot. It may have been the scariest Mother's Day but I feel it was pretty sweet too.

Happy Mother's day

For all the mothers I am wishing
That hubby did not choose to go fishing.
for this is our day
and home he will stay.
Or no meal on his plate will we be dishing!

Just happy

My flowers are growing like there is no tomorrow and looking so healthy. My first rose is now in bloom and the "Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate" and Orchid Lilies are doing spectacular. the stalks are strong and heigth great. I think I stated before that there were so many plants this year. Someone up there loves me and is watching over and helping my flowers do so well. The weather is cooperating and we are having a few showers and also finally some heavy dew in the morning. One lady asked about my flowers and I just said, I talk to them and tell them they are going to be the prettiest flowers around. They respond by showing off their beauty for me. See,!!! what other tales can I tell today? Oh yes , the reason there is not a photo of my beauties is because I discovered the batteries are dead in my camera. I promise I will replace the batteries as soon as I can. I haven't seen any sign of my calla lily yet, remember "Can You See Me" from last year. I hope the moles that invaded this winter didn't get it. I would really rather not get hostile but might do so if I don't see the calla lily soon.