How Sweet The Sound

What's My Question Wednesday

My question for today is ...


Are you superstitious

What's Going On With You

So, how's life?  And, what's going on with you?

Here is some of what is going on with me:

• My job has been crazy busy, but what's new?!  We are integrating our program to the different entities comprising our system.  Sounds totally exciting, doesn't it?  Ha!  We've been working on the project for close to two years, and I anticipate it will take approximately two more years.  Hopefully, that means job security.

• I try to complete several projects at home each year.  Last year I didn't feel like I accomplished anything much - just some small projects here and there.  This year has been a bit more productive.  We did the remodel of my office/studio.  We are currently at the very beginning stages of having our deck torn down and rebuilt larger and better.  Right now I am looking out my window at a trench that was dug by the power company yesterday.  It has something to do with moving lines because of the new deck.  The new chandelier is hanging in our dining room, and I am waiting on an estimate to have wainscoting added beneath the chair rail.  I've got my fingers crossed that these projects will be completed by Thanksgiving.

• I'm still trying to get everything set up on this new computer.  I am at a point where I need some help from my son, and I'm hoping we can make some progress this week.  I keep telling myself that slow and steady wins the race.  With some luck, I will have pictures again soon.

• My mother is still going to physical therapy.  She has an exercise regimen three times a day, and she is diligent about completing the exercises.  They have told her that she will not be able to drive again, and that one has been a toughie.  She finally decided to sell her car, and that happened this past weekend.

• I'm looking for a pretty chocolate brown tablecloth for my dining room table to use for Thanksgiving dinner.  I've seen several on-line, but I want to check out Home Goods before I order.  And, any excuse for a trip to Home Goods works for me.

I hope your Tuesday is a good one.

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Please be certain to come back tomorrow for

What's My Question Wednesday



I love What's My Question Wednesday.  It is so interesting to read each of your perspectives on my question of the week.  I hope you will begin to come by and take the time to answer my question. 
You will enjoy reading the other responses, too.

I'll be looking for you.

Blueberry Muffins For Blue Monday

Visit Sally at Smiling Sally

for Blue Monday.

Here is a very easy recipe for Blueberry Muffins.  You use Bisquick!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups Original Bisquick mix
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup fresh or frozen (thawed and drained) blueberries

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups, or grease bottoms only of muffin cups.
2. Stir all ingredients except blueberries just until moistened. Gently stir in blueberries. Divide batter evenly among cups.
3. Bake 13 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.

Yum!  And, oh so easy.

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Please visit Spiritual Sunday to fill your heart with joy.

Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander was inspired to write her book Hymns for Little Children (published in 1848) due to teaching a Sunday school class.  The children struggled to learn the catechism, and she thought converting the Apostles' Creed into little hymns would explain the phrases and truths of the Christian faith to your children.  This hymn is based on Genesis 1:31: "Then god saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good."

Pink Saturday - September 26, 2009

Happy Pink Saturday!

Did you take me up on this challenge?

This week I would like to offer each of you a simple challenge.  Visit at least one blog that you have never visited before.  Then next Saturday include that blog and a link in your post.  We all do this on occasion.  Quite a few of you have been accepting this challenge, and have met some of the great Pink Saturday participants.  Thank you for sharing with us.
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My pink contribution for this Pink Saturday is this puzzle.  I chose an easy puzzle today, so come play along.  My time was 2:47.

This week we have one hundred fifty-nine (159) participants in Pink Saturday.  There are seven new participants, and you will find them at the bottom of the list.  Let's all take time to welcome them to Pink Saturday.  All participants are listed in the order in which they began participating.

Please take the time to visit other participants, and leave a comment to let them know you stopped by to enjoy their pink.  Pink Saturday is about having fun, and giving us a chance to meet others in the blogging community.  I promise you it is worth the effort because you will not only see lots of pink, you will meet incredibly nice and talented people.  Please refer to my post dated January 8 for more information about Pink Saturday.

Remember that my reminder e-mail stated I needed your plan for participating today no later than 8 a.m. EST Friday.  If you don't see your name and link here it is because I did not receive your plan for participating by that time.

I want to thank those of you that take the time to leave me a comment.  I love reading what you all have to say.  I do have a working computer again, but I am still trying to get everything installed.  Thank you for your patience while I was (and still am partially) out of commission.

Here are our Pink Saturday participants:

*Beverly at How Sweet The Sound
*Donna at Donna's - In The Attic
*Jeanne at Backyard Neighbor
*Melissa at MCC
*Stephanie Angelic Accents
*BJ at Sweet Nothings
*Connie at Living Beautifully
*Gabriela at Gabriela Delworth's Blog
*Judy at Vintage To Chic

*Karen at A Scrapbook of Inspiration

*Marina at Only Cute Things - she's celebrating her birthday
*Shirl at Shirl's Rose Cottage
*Kari & Kijsa at Kari & Kijsa
*Lynn at The Vintage Nest
*Nancy at My Crafty Little Page
*Alaura at Cottage Rose
*Carolyn at Wings of Eagles
*Dana at The Stone Rabbit
*Sue at My Art's Desire
*Cathi at The Way I See It

*Betty at She's Sew Pretty
*Debbie at Ribbonwood Cottage
*M at Tales From An O.C. Cottage
*Glennis at Doves Today
*Wendy at Pink Slippers
*Patti at Paintin Patti
*Susan at Suzie Button Creations
*Bev at Thru Pink Curtains
*Melony at Whimsy Daisy
*Patricia at Coquettish Fleur

*Bernideen at Bernideen's Tea Time Blog
*Claudie at Bubblin' Over
*Dawn at C & G Designs
*Stephanie at ~Dream Kingdom Designs
*Jennifer at Jennifer's Petal Palace
*Joyce at Brookside Cottage
*Laurie at Charming Designs
*Linnea at Neabear and B-Daddy's Nest
*CC at Lace 'n' Ribbon Roses
*Debbie at Quilts Galore and More

*Jenny at The Red Bulletin Board
*Pat at Mille Fiori Favoriti
*Robyn There Is Always Thyme For ....
*Elizabeth at Thoughts from an Evil Overlord
*Molly at Fleur de Bee
*April at the artchics
*Erin at Fairie Moon
*Fifi at Fifi Flowers Design Decor
*Riet at quiltin 'n stitchin lady
*Lynne at Lynne's Gifts From The Heart

*Jane at Lady Jane's Emporium
*Kandy at Pink Sugar Castle
*Jil at Say It With A Rose
*Jen at 11th Heaven's Homemaking Haven
*Esther at Shabby Cottage Collectibles
*Lisa at Pale Pink and Roses
*Sarah at Sarah Bella's
*Jorgelina at Todas somos reinas
*Robin at Miscellaneous Thoughts ...
*Jenny at Suzanna's Antiques

*Sandi at Rose Chintz Cottage & Inspirations
*Gina at Purdy Wallcovering
*Debbie at Mermaids of the Lake
*Nancy at La Chambre Rose
*Charlotte at Someplace in Thyme
*Jill at Bailiwick Designs
*Sandra at Cottage Dreamer
*Deb at Vintage Soul
*Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage
*Li at MyThoughts MyVoice

*Patti at Patticakes
*Susie at 1st Floor Flat
*Kelley at Teacups and Ponies
*LaVerne at Riverside Studios
*Christine at Christine's Home and Travel Adventures
*Rini at Catharina's Love
*Denise at Couture de Papier
*Sandi at Small Town Living At Its Best
*Sares at Loveleigh Treasures
*LillySue at A Peace Of Bliss

*Tammy at Ma Maison
*Mary at Ivy Lane
*Vickie at Visuals By Vickie
*Beansie at Beansie Babbles
*Leann at The Old Parsonage
*Sonia at Miss Bloomers
*AK at The Good Things In Life
*Bella at Fuzzy Snails
*Darlene at Jade Creative
*Gina at The Shabby Chic Cottage

*Terri at Life With Terri
*Jean at Gypsylulu Delights
*Meg at Vintage Garden Home
*Michelle at Rosebud Quilting
*Sara at Sara's Fave Photos Blog
*Stefanie at Rose Petals and Rust
*Claudia at Dipity Road
*Tina at Enchanted Rose Studio
*Elena at EP Designs
*Jany at Look in the Nook

*Kellie at The Artful Paper Doll
*Marsha at Sassy Mini Dolls
*Teresa at Marigold Manor
*Ann-Kristin at Sweeter Living
*Cindy at Fairy Tale Cottage
*Maria at Marias Tradgardsblogg
*Mary at One Perfect Bite
*Regina at Daily Living
*Leslie at Contented in West Lafayette
*Martha at A Sense of Humor is Essential

*Tami at Pink Buttercreme
*LaVoice at Thoughts from Meme's Corner
*Mary at Rose Brook Cottage
*Amisha at Gorgeous and Fun Things
*Joan at Applejack Lane
*Peggy at Peggy's Mixed-Up Art!
*Jewel at Things In Pink
*Debbie at Dining With Debbie
*Julie at Working on a Dream
*Vicki at Bunny Cottage

*Bella at Beauty Does Matter
*Bonnie at Flower Bed
*Carolyn at Aiken House & Garden
*Marie at Lemondrop Vintage
*Ruziyah at My Little Persona
*Sarah at Hyacinths For The Soul
*Val at dottydotty's Blog
*Liz at Life At The Gables
*Mary at Mary's Meanderings
*Becky at Rebecca Rose Designs

*Erika at endomental
*Jo at Captured On Film
*Martha at Martha's Favorites
*Ruth at Everyday Life of a Suburban SAHM - she's having a giveaway
*Sonja at The Secret Life of A Scrap Stash Collector
*Becca at Belle Maison
*Carol at Serendipity
*Jana at Collected Treasures
*Joy at Mommy's Joy
*Paula at Singapore Plants Lover

*Tina at Bee ~ Content Cottage
*Diann at The Thrifty Groove
*Heidi at Fairy Footprints In The Sand
*Missy at Fairy Child Heirlooms
*Patty at Pink Hugs Blogalicious
*Sue at Collect In Texas Gal
*Suzanne at The Shabby Tiara
*Heather at Based On A True Story
*Karrie at Stay At Home Mommy
*Mary at Vintage Comfort

*Tammi at Visions of Vintage
*Terry at At Home With Terry & Dennis
*Betty at Sammy Girl
*Cynthia at Cinnamon Stitch
*Dolly at From My Cherry Heart
*Gwen at A Charming Home
*Iphigenia at Iphigenia's Path
*Mariela at Jacaranda
*Sarah at Quimper Club International

I hope everyone has fun with Pink Saturday.  Even if you couldn't participate today, be sure to go visit those who did, and leave them a comment so they will know you visited.

Get Pink !!!

It's not just a color, it's an attitude.

You are welcome to use the Pink Saturday button to display on your blog.  I've been spotting it on quite a few of your blogs.  Do you have yours yet? 

Pink Saturday is fun.

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And, please be certain to come back for

What's My Question Wednesday



I love What's My Question Wednesday.  It is so interesting to read each of your perspectives on my question of the week.  I hope you will begin to come by and take the time to answer my question.  You will enjoy reading the other

Puzzle Friday

Another puzzle for the fun-lovers.

Come on and play.

My time was 2:34.

Just An Update

I just wanted to let you all know that I do now have a working computer.  I still have a lot to do as far as getting back to where I was, but all things in time.

I am crazy busy at work, and I have not been able to visit all of you like I want, but hopefully things will be back to a crazy normal rate soon.  I appreciate all of your visits and comments more than you can possibly know.

I will be posting another puzzle tomorrow.  Please come back and take the time to have some fun.

And, I hope to see you all for Pink Saturday.

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What's My Question Wednesday

My question for today is ...



Do you have a favorite television show,

and

have you been anticipating the season opener

Julie and Julia

Wow !!!

We loved it !!!

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Please be certain to come back tomorrow for

What's My Question Wednesday



I love What's My Question Wednesday.  It is so interesting to read each of your perspectives on my question of the week.  I hope you will begin to come by and take the time to answer my question. 
You will enjoy reading the other responses, too.

I'll be looking for you.

Blueberry Hill For Blue Monday

Visit Sally at Smiling Sally

for Blue Monday.