Cape May Memories

I bought a beautiful ornament in Cape May. It has painted Victorian homes on it, just like the lovely homes you see when you walk down the street there. But it's not my Cape May ornament of choice. I rather like this one, a painted clam shell with a very faint picture of the sea. A ribbon is glued to it and beneath the rough painting it is written "Cape May 2011". I bought it when we went on the Cape May candlelight tour from a young man who was selling them. He was a proud young man with an obvious developmental disability but he seemed really know something about the Christmas spirit, as he sold these items with proceeds going to his school..

It brings back to me the magic of Cape May and the lovely time we had enjoying the atmosphere. It was a trip with my friends ("The Bees") to celebrate Christmas.

We stayed at a wonderful Bed & Breakfast called Beauclaire's. We each got our own room, to which we added a few decorating touches. We brought gifts and refreshments and did a "room crawl" the first night we were there after we got back from dinner at the fabulous Mad Batter.
The next day we enjoyed breakfast
and went for a walk, stopping to admire the many decorations of the season. After a leisurely morning we had lunch at The Blue Pig in Congress Hall. Then we did an afternoon of Christmas shopping and a carriage ride around the town.
We followed our busy day with the Candlelight House Tour that evening.
After our host, Joe, served us a truly gourmet breakfast on Sunday we all went our separate ways with happy memories of our time together.

Open House with The Artist Sat. Oct 20 1-3 PM

Fairway Village Mobile Homes 1100 S. Belcher Rd. Unit 280 Come join The Living Hope Women’s Ministry’s October event. There will be an opportunity to browse and shop. Many handcrafted items available including jewelry, paintings, etched glass, pottery etc. It will be a casual and relaxing time with light refreshments and lively conversation. Start your Christmas shopping early or buy yourself a gift—maybe both. Meet Vivian, a friend of Gert’s Kitchen and show your support. Credit cards accepted. Prices start around $10 and up and are competitive with or better than local boutiques. The items pictured here are just a few samples. Come see what else is available. For those who wish to carpool together, we will have a drop-in at Frida’s bakery 9700 Ulmerton Rd. Largo. Stop by early at noon to fellowship and grab a sandwich or a snack or just come by later to meet up with the group. We will be leaving around

Looking for Good Movie?

I don't go to too many movies. It's a world I don't live in. But I heard The Grace Card advertised on a local station and I think I'll check it out. I love the title! I love that it is about people who struggle, because we all do. And I especially love that it's about grace, God's grace. Can't wait to see it Feb. 25. Check the site to see if it's playing at a theater near you . Check out the trailer by clicking below and also the info on sending a Grace Card.

Well, I Never.......

I was shocked recently when a relative told me she never owned a pair of backless shoes. I cracked up when I was in a ladies' room and overheard a young woman say "Personally, I've never seen a wrap-around skirt". And at the doctor's office the other day, a woman who had to be at least mid-twenties said she had pumped her own gas for the first time in her life just that day. So I asked some friends to send me one or more things that they have never done. I wasn't looking for thrills, major achievements, or things we all dream about but never do. I was looking for simple or everyday things that we probably think most people have done. My personal contributions to this list are: I have never seen the movie "Titanic". I have never been around a newborn. I've never ridden a motorcycle. Here are the responses I've received to date from others: Never used an ATM. Never had an alcoholic drink (except communion wine) Never been in a casino

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