ON THIS DAY...

1865, Confederate General Edmund Kirby Smith, commander of Confederate forces west of the Mississippi, signs the surrender terms offered by Union negotiators bringing a formal end to the bloodiest four years in U.S. history.

1935, Babe Ruth, one of the greatest players in the history of baseball, ends his Major League playing career.


1953, Queen Elizabeth II is formally crowned monarch of the United Kingdom.

1997, Timothy McVeigh, a former U.S. Army soldier, is convicted on 15 counts of murder and conspiracy for his role in the 1995 terrorist bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City.

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Butterfly Necklace.

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

Ever had one of those days!!!!

MIRACLES DO STILL HAPPEN!!!

Tot in coma wakes up singing Abba hit Mamma Mia.

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I love the sound of running water so I created this "Pond in a Pot" for my front porch. I think it turned out great. Now I can sit on the porch and relax to the sound of a bubbling brook.

Blackberry Winter

The temperatures in Western NC got in the 30s last night and I had to protect some of my plants. Here is the shelter I made for them.

Old Fashioned Cooking Terms

News Flash: Taliban Waterboards Captured U.S. Soldiers--Claims "Not Torture"... read more!

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WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Some politicians want to be able to “shut down” the Internet when they declare an “state of emergency”! VOTE (to the right) and READ MORE!

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This is a baby bootie I made out of felt. The heart has been needle felted into it.

Removing Grease Spots from Washable Wallpaper

First, make a paste of baking soda and water, put it on the grease stain and allow it to dry. Then use a soft brush or cloth to gently wipe off the residue.

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS

If you are like me, you have probably found yourself in the middle of making a recipe only to find that you are missing some key ingredient. There's nothing more frustrating, especially if the recipe calls for precise timing and running to the store just isn't an option. Now sometimes you can simply leave an ingredient out, but that's not always the case.


Here is a fabulous list of ingredient substitutions from North Dakota's College of Agriculture, Food Systems, & Natural Resources.

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My attempt at making felted beads.

Shoes?

I went out looking for new shoes this weekend and came across this unusual shoe. I had to stop and check it out and the clerk came over and asked if I would like to buy a pair. Well...I was ROFL and the clerk was too. Now these may be really good shoes but I just don't think these were made for my feet. ROFL!!!