Feb 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
Happy dia de San Valentin!
Emily and I made 7 dozen cupcakes last night for school parties!
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| Just some of the 7 dozen |
We opted for easy this time and just dusted them with natural sprinkles
(India Tree-Nature’s Colors in Raspberry Red)
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| Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing |
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| Jac’s “cards,” handlebar style |
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The boys wanted “mustache” Valentine’s cards. These are supposed to look like you have a mustache when you suck on the lollipop…
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| Max’s “cards” note the Charlie Chaplin moustache |
To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage.”- Lao-Tzu
Feb 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
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| Clematis on Fence Downtown |
Yesterday our baby would have been full term.
The women that were pregnant when I was have their wee ones in their arms or are ready to any day now.
I am truly so happy for them.
Life is so precious and fleeting.
I took some special time yesterday for me.
I went and had a long massage and let the tension go.
I cried and let the feelings flow.
A conversation with a stranger made me realize that
I’ve come to terms…
It’s okay for me to mourn my son.
It’s okay for me to be happy too.
Feb 4, 2012 | Uncategorized
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| Cinnamon Sweet Rolls! |
We are buying a new old house! It’s exciting but so scary. It was a spur of the moment decision and we didn’t think we’d actually get it (but were hoping.)
A 1930’s brick Art Deco Bungalow (I think…)
All original lighting fixtures, tiles, doors, knobs, even stove and sink. High ceilings and plaster walls. Very cool (or it will be.) The lot is what sold me. Almost an acre in the city! (4 level lots.) I can have a nice garden! It’s only a block from my house now, so not a huge change that way. (We LOVE our neighborhood!)
I am freaking out because now I have to finish the rent house, fix this one to sell, and fix that one to move into…
Anyone want to buy my house???
Feb 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
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| One Heart |
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| Two Hearts |
Happy February!
Jan 30, 2012 | Arkansas, Travel, Uncategorized, United States
Today at Burn’s Park!
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| Together and still for one picture |
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| Wooden Bridge |
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| The Yellow Trail (Like the Yellow Brick Road?) |
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| Jumping a Train |
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| Rocketship Park |
Come join the fun here:
Jan 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
What the heck has happened to customer service in this country?
I try to be nice. I’ve worked in every role in the restaurant business so I understand bad days. But still, I get so annoyed I’ve ended up walking out of several places (and maybe I should walk out of even more.)
Today for example…
We went to a “froo froo” cupcake shop in town. We had 30 minutes before girl had dance so I thought I’d treat the kids to an overpriced cupcake (which I’m willing to do for a local place.)
We weren’t greeted or acknowledged AT ALL.
Honestly, how hard is it to say “Hi! We’ll be right with you!” There was a woman in front of us that was ordering cupcakes for her son’s birthday next month. NEXT MONTH. She didn’t have a clue what she wanted and would have gladly looked at the book of ideas while the lady waited on the line- that was by now six people deep. Instead of smiling at us or waving to the people behind us coming in the saleslady picked up the phone and called another store to see how many cupcakes a day they could bake in FEBRUARY. That’s when I noticed there was ANOTHER worker in the back that could have been called up front. Well, after ten minutes we walked out (at minimum a $20 loss.) If the people behind us ended up walking out that was at least another $20 or more out the door. In a small business that can be a lot. Being nice PAYS people. Literally.
Where do I shop?
I try to shop local first. And then, where people treat me with respect even if I’m in my gym clothes (which I wasn’t) and where they at least act like they are happy to get my business. I’ll go way out of the way to get a coffee at a local place where I feel welcomed even if it means spending a little more. Remember you have a choice where you spend your money.
