Procrastionation is putting off. Perserverance is don’t give in. It is to keep on keeping on. Perfection is the enemy of preserverance. Piddling can be a coping mechanism to avoid, to put off the hard or to allow thoughts to rest or wander. Piddling may be the opposite of self discipline. Sometimes it is actually a healthy move. Sometimes it…
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procrastination, perserverance and piddling: practical advice
Bold Pink and Coral…Do They Clash? Tips for a Patio Table
Bold Pink and Coral…do they clash? Tips for a patio table are ones I have learned over the years that help me do it without fuss or muss. pink and Coral Our pink peonies and the coral floral plates might not go together. They are bright summer colors. Clashing? I wasn’t sure but I didn’t have white flowers in the…
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Summer Refresh…Our Living Room
Summer refresh of our living room was needed so I added a rug. Actually, it is for all seasons but a few more things were done to make this summer refresh. This is a repost from June 2019. For weeks I pondered how bring a refresh to our living room. Without costing LOTS of money! What was needed to bring…
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Summer Red, White and Blue for Memorial Day
Summer red, white and blue for Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer. Never mind the calendar says summer solstice is June 20. We’ll be grilling with some of our kids and their families. There is even a birthday cake in store for our dessert! How about you? summer begins It’s a red, white and blue summer holiday, the…
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Fancy Jello Salad…Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Fancy Jello Salad…Strawberry Pretzel Salad has been called retro. However, this recipe had been around for several decades and never seems to go out of style. We all know the meal is an integral part of happy occasions. We have some dishes our family serves at certain holidays. Strawberry Pretzel Salad is one of those. Is it…
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