Hello Bloggers!! I was posting something to my calendar and could hardly believe that Thanksgiving is next week. Just where has this year gone. It's been an explosive year for me but I am certainly working through it. One only has to look around to know that there is always someone worse off than you. That's definitely the case here. Although I have health issues, they are, by far, not earth shattering and will iron themselves out. Many thanks to those of you who have posted comments, sent a card or two, or emailed to say hello. It's wonderful to hear from you so do keep the contact flowing. I love it!!
I'd like to thank the folks at Mimi's Crop Circle in Burien who invited me to participate in their 40/40 class this past Saturday. It truly helped to boost my creative spirit by my contributing 12 greeting card projects to add to the 40 card projects that were being offered in the class. It was tons of fun and continues to be as some students visit the store to complete all of their projects. Kits continue to be available if you were unable to attend. I think that it is important to note that ALL proceeds from the class fee went directly to Mimi's in an attempt at boosting their financials. It's a GREAT concept and I was extremely happy to participate. I am sure that we'll do it again, however, we probably will not be as ambious to think that we could get 40 projects completed in a day. If you would like a kit just call the shop at (206) 838-7659.
On Saturday evening, I was also able to participate in the Stampers Night Out event at Impress in Southcenter. Talk about a fun time. It was so cool to be surrounded with so much creative energy. The evening was also to recognize the work being done by Sandy at Operation Write Home. Sam, our heros piggy bank, made his way around the crowd and donations are reflected in the thermometer's update shown below. Sam loves to be fed and knows that shipping all these wonderful greeting cards is his way of making a difference. You can as well by contributing a tax deductible contribution to keep the cards flowing to our troops. You can mail your contributions to moi at 3420 45th Avenue, SW, Seattle, WA 98116. Checks can be made out directly to Operation Write Home. No amount is too small.
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I hope your plans are shaping up and include lots of fun and camaderie with family and friends. I think that I will hang out with Alice, my sister, and her family for at least part of the day. Just maybe I can beat them at a game of 10,000 for a change. We just aim to have fun and to keep it a low key day. Anyone have a favorite pumpkin soup recipe? I'm feeling like we gotta have some this year!!
OK boys and girls, enough babble for one blog. Thank you for reading and staying in touch. Make it a GREAT week. Hugs - Doris
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Make taco soup!! Very yummy and warming this time of year.
Posted by: Pauline | November 19, 2011 at 06:20 PM