Weeks 147!
Well, my friends, I’m writing this to you from Nigel’s hospital room. Things didn’t go quite the way we thought they were going to go. Since I feel like y’all are both my friends and therapists, I’m going to share just the nuts and bolts. About two weeks ago, NIgel’s surgeon withdrew some fluid from his hip to check for infection. Up until yesterday morning (when surgery was scheduled), the cultures were all negative. Then, this sneaky, weird little bacteria that likes to come late to the party showed up. The surgeon’s PA literally called him ASAP yesterday morning to tell him. The bacteria likes to grow on surgical implants. So, instead of a new hip, Nigel has an implant infused with antibiotics. He’s also on IV antibiotics and will be for six weeks. Guess who his nurse is? Yep, your favorite blogger! But, we have made it this far, and we will make it all the way. I am confident. UPDATE: We came home today, and I have been busy rearranging furniture, practicing transitions from chair to bed to toilet to you name it! I apologize for this being over an hour late. Anyway, it’s time for the Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot! I’m not sure about times right now, but I will still be aiming for 9:30 pm EDT. So, on with the show, right?
As part of our new year reboot, we are now shining the spotlight on a different blogger each week. We invite you to stop by their blog, take a look around and say hello! This week, we spotlight Laura from Me and My Inklinkgs.
Laura writes, “Laura is a licensed doodle artist, creating thematic collections for products in an array of industries. When she is not busy doodling away with her favorite markers, you will find her creating crafty projects in her studio, her kitchen and her garden. Laura is an active member of the Association for Creative Industries where she designs for several companies and participates regularly in their events and trade shows. Her work is currently licensed with Ellison, Sizzix, Checks in the Mail, PhotoFy, LeapYear Publishing, PaperSalt, ChattySnaps, Therm-O-Web and Ollie Bollie Books. Prior licensing partners include Plaid, Ganz, Thirstystone, Lollipics, Buttons Galore & More and General Fabrics. BUT stay tuned because two NEW licensed collections are in the works!
Laura works regularly as a designer for the following partners.
- Therm-O-Web
- Sculpey Clay
- Kunin Felt
- E-6000 and Eclectic Products
- Fairfield World
- Hemptique
- Xyron
- ooly
- MindWare
- DecoArt
- Coats and Clark
- Beacon
- Scentos
- IkonArt
- Diamond Dotz
Laura’s bright, energetic and creative style that appears in her designs mimics her personality. She is always willing to jump in and try new things, share ideas and work collaboratively to create amazing results. She faithfully volunteers in her local schools and in organizations all around the country to promote art and creativity. He well known collection of whimsical characters, Me and My Peeps, has a design that every person she touches can connect with. If not, she doodles a new one.
Laura likes to keep things simple and fun. With a background in elementary education, it is no surprise that many of her works are created with kids in mind. Many of her projects are fabulous for teachers, Girl Scout troops and crafting beginners of all ages. With a passion for letter writing, Laura does a lot of paper crafting and loves her license with expressionery.com where consumers can create stationery using her art.
As Laura moves forward in her artistic endeavors, she is looking forward to writing more books, creating more crafty videos and finding other ways to reach out and make a difference.” You can find her blog here, and please tell her we sent you.
Want to know more about us…
Marsha from Marsha in the Middle started blogging in 2021 as an exercise in increasing her neuroplasticity. Oh, who are we kidding? Marsha started blogging because she loves clothes, and she loves to talk or, in this case, write!
Melynda from Scratch Made Food! & DIY Homemade Household – The name says it all, we homestead in East Texas, with three generations sharing this land. I cook and bake from scratch, between gardening and running after the chickens, and knitting!
Lisa from Boondock Ramblings shares about the fiction she writes and reads, her faith, homeschooling, photography and more.
Cat from Cat’s Wire is a bookworm, movie fan, crazy cat lady, armed with beads, cabs, wire and a very jumpy brain which loves to go down rabbit holes!
Rena from Fine, Whatever writes about style, midlife, and the “fine whatever” moments that make life both meaningful and fun. Since 2015, she’s been celebrating creativity, confidence, and finding joy in the everyday.
Featured favorites from last week…
How I wish I could make jewelry like this!
Want some colorful flowers in your life? Try these!
Talk about creative! Truly…do visit this blog!
Need a spring sweater? Kathrine has a couple!
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And, now it’s your turn!
Please link up your favorite posts, DIY, baking, gardening, fashion…you name it…as long as it’s family friendly! Don’t forget some of your older posts might be just right for this time of year! Link up with me, visit a couple of others, and leave a comment or two! No worries if you don’t have a blog, just look around! You may find a new blog just waiting for you!
OMG. I hope the recovery is smooth. WHat a stress. Hospitals and medical proceedures are just one thing after another. I hope Nigel is feeling ok. And you not too overloaded mentally/emotionally. Horrible stuff but hopefully soon to seem like a memory. GOod luck