Just Because It's Pretty

Thank you to this photographer.

Comments Scam

I have been spammed in my comments box on my previous post by Kalar. (Do not click on his link.) I am going to have to add comment moderation, so it will take a while for your comments to show up from now on. Sorry.

Thank you to this photographer for the tug-of-war with the devil vintage postcard photo.

"Wee Play" Wall Hanging

I bought this charm pack and made this little quilt to fill a space on my powder room wall. Sorry that the pictures aren't better. Don't know what is going on between me and the camera.

Still lovin' that Fat Quarter Shop. Great fabric choices with quick delivery all the way from Texas.

"What We Eat"

Click here for a collection of photos about what families around the globe consume in meals weekly. Very thought-provoking. Humbling.


Thank you to this photographer for the photo of the plates.

Two WIPs and Newly Blue Chairs

Just for Pretty

I posted this today because it is just so darned pretty. The King Arthur Flour people really know how to do a layout. I love their pretty emails. You can sign up for them here. If you like to bake as well as look at pretty food, you can also try out their blog here.

Counteracting the Lack of Chickens

Now, to counteract the lack of live chickens, here is a link to a beautiful post which may restore your hope for humanity. "A really big man with a small ukulele." (Thank you, Naomi, for helping me have some happy tears.)

Dead over Live

Does anyone else think it a sad commentary on our culture that when you put the word "chickens" in the search box at flickr you get shot after shot of disgusting looking food and very, very few photographs of the actual living birds?

Ann Palizzi's Next Ordeal

I got this message today, and thought I would share it with those of you seeking an update on Ann Palizzi. It is an excerpt from a message from Ann's son Tony, via a mutual friend:

"Can you get the word out to your family and friends . . . that my mom could use some extra prayers in May? She has to testify in a preliminary hearing on May 12th, then she has to do a psychological evaluation for custody purposes on the 14th."

Reliving the anguish of January sixth, then participating two days later in what will arguably be the most important personal evaluation of her mortal life. Imagine the stress. Please do keep Ann in your prayers.

Thank you to this photographer.

For Today's Birthday Boy

Snow?!?

FarmBoy went out and helped other volunteers clean up our community this morning.

(Thank you to this photographer. No, that is not really my husband and others in the snow, but is seems like it almost could be. Crazy weather!)

Open for Comments

I have bravely restored my comments box. Please bravely say hello.

(Thank you to this photographer for the image of the open gate.)

Virtual Vacation

If you love England as I do, you will enjoy this. Thank you to The Vintage Magpie.

Paint Box Quilt

I am way too in love with this little quilt. Definitely a keeper.
(There are a few more pictures here.)

Tired Lioness

Word of the day: torpid.

(Thank you to this photographer for the picture.)

Vintage Quilts Link

Love this post today at thesmallobject.com. See what you think.

(I'm rethinking my plans for my stash of vintage reproduction fabrics.)

Crazy for Kate

David Ragsdale's Medications

Having BiPolar Disorder myself, I am a believer in medications for psychiatric conditions. I have experienced for myself their positive effects. I have also experienced some negative side-effects, including uncharacteristic behavior, triggered by medications which were a bad match for my personal system. I have been fortunate to be under the care of very capable professionals who have monitered well my reactions. All that being so, I found this article regarding the medications David Ragsdale may have been taking at the time of his murder of his wife Kristy interesting.

I certainly agree with this particular passage from The Daily Herald:

"Psychiatric disorders are very real disorders," Yau said. "There is a scientific base for treating psychiatric disorders with medications. Problems have come from people who do not believe psychiatric disorders are real, or it's just a matter of someone not choosing the right lifestyle."

Despite the bad press that his profession sometimes receives, Paulson pointed out that great strides have been made in the field of psychiatry over the past 15-20 years. Patients who would have been confined to mental institutions several decades ago are now leading productive lives thanks to psychiatric medications.

"There's a number of people with severe mental illness like schizophrenia that are actually able to hold down jobs and function in family life, which was inconceivable before," he said.

Many people may have already formed opinions on whether it was Ragsdale or his medications that were responsible for the death of his wife. Without analyzing him personally, Grosser, Peterson, Paulson and Yau were unwilling to venture a guess on whether his family's claims were true, or even whether they are plausible.

"I don't think anyone would put themselves in such a position to make such a response on just knowing about it from the news," Yau said. "Human beings are so complex, whether you're on medication or not on medication."

I am very thankful that I do not have to be a judge in this matter. Only God can truly know our hearts and our powers of agency.

Shame on Me

Shame on me for neglecting to give credit to Hillary Lang for the inspiration for my last quilt. You will quickly see that mine is not original at all! I so appreciate the great quilters who so generously share their creations.

Color Blocks Quilt, Pictures Located

I took these pictures with the new camera, but didn't look for them in the right place in my computer. Found 'em!

A New Blog

I have started another blog, about my daily experiences as a home-bound latter-day saint, called "One Broken Off". If you would like to check it out, click here.

Color Blocks Quilt

Still getting used to the new camera. More pictures to come. (I think I accidentally took video again.)