How Sweet The Sound

How Do You Like Yours?

Eggs, that is.  Or, do you even like eggs?

This must be my week for questions because this is my second day with a question.  What can I say other than my inquiring mind just wants to know.  I mean we are all friends here, right?  And, there are things you need to know about your friends.  Yesterday you told me how you like your toilet paper to roll, and today please tell me how you feel about eggs.  Just in case you haven't gone back to read the comments from yesterday's post, the hands down (or maybe I should say paper down) way to roll your toilet paper is over the top.

This is how I like my eggs.  Softly poached on a toasted bagel with some black pepper.  These eggs are missing the black pepper, but they are close.

My daddy used to say that if he could only have one food the rest of his life, it would be eggs.  He loved them prepared almost any way.  He was one of four brothers, and three of them loved eggs while the fourth hated them.  What was up with that?

So, how do you like your eggs?  Fried - how?  Scrambled - how?  Omelet - what kind?  Boiled - how?  Frittata?  Egg Salad?

And, for those of you that don't like eggs, please tell us what you like for breakfast.

An Important Life Question

Do you prefer your toilet paper  to roll over the top or under the bottom?

Now, don't you be trying to run off without answering this question.  Gosh, I know of marriages that have gone belly up over this significant life preference.

I've even provided a picture for your entertainment while you contemplate this important issue.  But, I daresay that no contemplation is necessary because I just know you have a preference.

The location of this picture is our half bathroom.  And, being the thoughtful and considerate hostess that I am, I have even provided lovely things to look at when you visit.  Just look at the pink roses and pink butterflies that are there for the sole purpose of stimulating your senses.

Are you wondering just what made me realize that I needed to post about this significant life question?  Do you see that cute little point on the end of the toilet paper roll?  The lady that cleans our house does that just for me.  You see, the first time she did it I teased her and told her how much I liked it.  And, now she does it every time she comes in each of our bathrooms.  What can I say other than that is one of my little pleasures in life.

So back to the important question addressed here.  Which do you prefer - over the top or under the bottom?

Me?  I am definitely an over the top kind of girl, but I suspect that my husband is an under the bottom kind of guy.  And, wouldn't you think I would know that for certain since we have been married almost thirty-eight years?  I always replace the roll over the top, and he always replaces it under the bottom.  But, I never say anything.  I just quietly change it.  Because my way is correct.  And, I certainly don't want to put our marriage at jeopardy.  Some things are just better left unaddressed.

If this wasn't enough for you, one day you might visit and we will have to address the other important life question.  Toilet paper - soft or hard.

Now, don't you leave without answering!

Tell Him So

What A Friend We Have In Jesus
(Click to restore your soul with beautiful music.)

If you hear a kind word spoken
Of some worthy soul you know,
It may fill his heart with sunshine
If you only tell him so.

If a deed, however humble,
Helps you on your way to go,
Seek the one whose hand has helped you,
Seek him out and tell him so!

If your heart is touched and tender
Toward a sinner, lost and low,
It might help him to do better
If you'd only tell him so!

Oh, my sisters, oh, my brothers,
As o'er life's rough path you go,
If God's love has saved and kept you,
Do not fail to tell men so!

Author Unknown

Today Is Pink Saturday

Here it is Pink Saturday once again.  Today my pink offering is my fruit bowl in our kitchen.

I've had this bowl for more than ten years.  I don't remember exactly how long, but I do remember where and when I first saw it.  I saw it at a consignment shop a few miles from where I live.  I had been wanting a pink fruit bowl for a long time, but had not found one that was large enough.  The day I saw this bowl, it was love at first sight.  Until I saw the price tag.  I can't remember how much it was marked, or how much I paid, but whatever, it was worth it.

The funny thing is that I was so bothered by the price when I first saw it that I left it in the store and came home.  Being the nut case that I am, I didn't sleep well thinking about this bowl.  I had to work the next day, so I asked my mother to go in there and buy the bowl.  And, we've lived happily ever after since our union.

This bowl stays on our kitchen counter all the time, and you will always find it filled with fruit.  Some of the fruits might vary, but there will always be bananas and limes.  At our house we live by the adage of "a banana a day keeps the doctor away", and I always must have my limes.  I love limes.

Today we have other lovers of pink joining us for Pink Saturday.  Last week was the first week I had people joining me for Pink Saturday, and we had two participants.  This week we have thirteen participants.  Wow!!!  Please link over to visit, leave a comment and make a new blogging friend.  We'll be here again every Saturday so please feel free to participate.  Just let me know your plans, and I will include your link.

• Jeanne at Backyard Neighbor
• Melissa at MCC - Melissa's blog requires a password, but she definitely wants you to visit.  Just enter: username: mcc    password: lulubelle
• Cami at Heart-Shaped Rock Cottage
• Dawn at Dawn's Daybreak
• Sharron at Vintage Girl At Heart
• Diane at A Picture Is Worth A 1.000 Words
• Mya at Creative Musings With Mya
• Holly at  Mommy Holly
• Heidi at Foxgloves, Fabrics and Folly!!
• Stephanie at Angelic Accents
• Mo at Mo's Cottage
• JoAnna at Sweet Finds
• Deborah at Pictures, Pots and Pens

I hope everyone has fun with Pink Saturday.  Even if you couldn't participate today, be sure to go visit those who did.  And, please join in next Saturday.  What?  Did I hear you say that you don't have anything pink?  Really?  Time to go pink shopping.

Get Pink !!!

So Just What Is Pink Saturday?

Quite a few have asked me about Pink Saturday.  It is just an idea I had to feature something of mine that is pink on my Saturday posts.

By the time Friday rolls around I have a hard time coming up with an idea for a post for Saturday.  My brain is work weary.  So one Friday evening I was racking my brain for an idea, and amazingly enough a little pink lightbulb went off in my brain.  The words "Why not something pink?" were flashing before my eyes like neon lights.

Really, even if you only know me a little bit it can't come as a surprise that I could post something pink once a week forever.  And so, Pink Saturday was born.  Pink is a great color.  It represents hope, joy and love.

It seems there are a lot of you that love pink, and like my Pink Saturday blog feature.  After many inquiries, I thought I should open it up to anyone that would like to participate.  After all, every girl needs a bit of pink in her life.

If you are interested in doing "Pink Posts" on Saturday, there will be a linking tool available at 3 p.m. EST each Friday on my Pink Saturday post.  Do your Pink Saturday posts, come to my post to link your post url, and we'll play together.  Just post something pink - it can be anything - something pretty, something funny, something old, something new - just not something blue.

Sound like fun?  Come on and join in.

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Here are a few pictures I have shared on prior Pink Saturdays.

I hope to see you on Pink Saturdays.

A big thank you to Rhondi at Rose Colored Glasses for her wonderful Front Porch Party yesterday.  The participation was unbelievable, and Rhondi provided us all a perfect opportunity to visit and make new friends.  I am crowning Rhondi The Front Porch Queen.  I hope she enjoys wearing a tiara.

And , many thanks to everyone that visited me yesterday on my front porch.  I so enjoyed your company, and if I haven't already, I will visit you soon.

Welcome

Thank you for stopping by from Rhondi's Front Porch Party at Rose Colored Glasses.  Today is a special day for Rhondi - it is her birthday.  Happy, Happy Birthday Rhondi!!!  Rhondi is so graciously hosting this wonderful party, and I'm so glad you decided to stop by my home for a visit.

Yes, I see you coming down the sidewalk now.

It's nice to see you, and please say hi to Beatrice.  We've been waiting for you.

We really enjoy our porch.  It goes the full width of the house, and it is nice and deep just in case you want to put tables out here for parties.  Did you know that in the Old South many weddings took place on the steps in front of the house?  I love decorating our porch for the holidays.  It won't be long before you'll find red, white and blue buntings hanging from the porch rails and Uncle Sam greeting you for the Fourth of July.

We love sitting out here in the early morning or early evening.  We rock and watch the world go by.  Neighbors walking past always wave and say hello.  I like to have fresh cut flowers on the porch when we have things blooming in our yard.  The porch is a quiet place to read or just rock and relax.

Have a seat and make yourself comfortable.  I have some pink lemonade and chocolate cake in the house.  I'll bring some out, and we can sit for a spell and chat.

I'm so glad you came by for a visit.  Please tell the people at the other porches that I said hello.  Maybe I'll see you at one later today.

***Please let me know if you are going to participate in Pink Saturday.  Just leave me a comment or e-mail me, and I will include the link to your post on my Pink Saturday post.  Join in and play - it will be fun.***

Which Do You Prefer?

Coffee or tea?

Or, maybe something else?

I prefer coffee in the morning.  I drink a Kona blend - strong, black and out of this mug.

***Please let me know if you are going to participate in Pink Saturday so I can add your link to my Saturday post.  come on and play - it will be fun.***

The Typewriter

A few weeks ago I showed you My Sweet Cherub Limoges Box, and you asked me to show you some more of my collection.  Today I am sharing the typewriter.

Most of my Limoges boxes were gifts from my family, but I actually purchased this one myself.  It reminded me of an old typewriter that belonged to my father, and it struck a soft spot in my heart.  I wonder what became of his old typewriter.

I learned to type in high school on a manual typewriter.  We only had two electric typewriters in our typing class, and we had to take turns using them.  Each student ending up getting about one turn per month.

Be sure to notice the latch on this box is made to look like a quill, and a lovely feather design is painted inside.

I don't know how you feel, but I am totally spoiled by my computer.  How did we ever manage to accurately prepare papers without a backspace and delete key?

Hydrangeas In My Kitchen

My sweet husband cut some hydrangeas this morning, and brought them upstairs to me while I was in the kitchen.  I think they look so pretty in my green pitcher.  I wanted to share them with you, and I hope they bring you a smile today.

I've loved hydrangeas since I was a very young girl.  I used to like to play bride, and I would use one of the blooms as my bouquet.  And, let me tell you I was a real Miss Priss.  My mother says I wanted to change clothes if I got the smallest thing on me.  My poor mother used to iron all of those clothes.  Thank goodness she loves me.
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Have you been over to Donna's - In The Attic to sign up for her quilt giveaway yet?  If not, what are you waiting for?  Have you seen Donna's beautiful quilts?

Donna is a relatively new blogger, and she wants to get to know you and make friends.  She is sponsoring a contest with the prize being one of her lovely quilts.  Now I've told you that I have zero talent when it involves needles and threads, but even someone like me can participate in this contest.  All you have to do is mail Donna a Fat Quarter in a color and pattern that blends with the originating fabric.  I never even knew there was such a thing as a Fat Quarter, but I already bought mine and put it in the mail.

Do yourself a big favor, and head over to Donna's - In The Attic and get to know her.  Leave her a comment, make a new friend.  And, jump at the opportunity to be the lucky winner of the beautiful quilt Donna will be making.

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 Rhondi at Rose Colored Glasses is hosting her First Annual Front Porch Party, next Thursday June 5.  Rhondi says:

All you have to do is leave a comment on any post between now and then. Then on June 5, post photos of your front porch and my post that day will include links to all your blogs so we can all visit each other. If you don't have front porch, feel free to show us your "dream" porch!

You can be certain this party will have a big turnout because we all love front porches.  I'll take some pink lemondade to share.  See you there!!!  (This is not my porch, but it is a lovely porch and it is the one Rhondi is using to designate her Front Porch Party.  I'll share pictures of my front porch at the party Thursday.)

His Quiet Presence

I was sitting in our back yard late yesterday afternoon, and I was thinking of the many ways that my family is blessed.  This song kept running through my mind.  Here are the words as sung by Janice Cowan.

Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place
I can feel His mighty power and His grace
I can hear the brush of angels wings
I see glory on each face
Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place