Week 176!
It has been a busy week! Nigel’s therapy is going well, and he’s feeling more confident about walking. Although I haven’t done any fall decorating in the house, I did manage to do the front porch (such as it is). I’m hoping to get the fall decorations out this weekend. I have a bit of a break…well, about four days which is a break considering the last few weeks! The weather is about to turn off cool, and I’m here for it! It’s the time of year for soups and early nights, right? Anyway, it’s time for the Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot! I am always 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 Jeanie from The Marmelade Gypsy!
Jeanie says, “Welcome to The Marmelade Gypsy, where I live my online life, sharing about all things creative, travel, art, books, food, wine, and the people, places, and animals I love. This blog was named for the original Marmelade Gypsy, my big orange boy, Gypsy Rose. He happened into my life when he was abandoned long ago and took up residence in the window well. Within a few months, he had moved inside the house and took up residence inside my heart (and on the couch, in the window, on the bed…) He was one sweet boy, the ultimate cat who served as pet therapist, executive assistant and secret keeper. He will always hold a huge spot in my heart. Goodbye, Mr. Gyps. Lizzie Cosette may be neither marmelade nor a gypsy, but she is indeed a “Marmee,” as the March sisters in “Little Women” referred to their mother. Found in an abandoned garage with three kittens, she was fostered until she found a new home and human to love her. She nags constantly and her inner alley cat pops out now and then — but she’s incredibly dear and we love her to bits. The other “characters” you’ll encounter here will be my life partner Rick, his two adult sons Greg and Kevin (and Kevin’s wife Molly), our Baby Grands and lots of good friends, including our Cork Poppers — the friends with whom we learn about wine — and lots of art friends, too! Should you ask me about my passions, I’ll tell you friends and family are first, followed by times at the lake, good books, cooking, genealogy, writing, reading (especially mysteries and memoirs), film and theatre and making art! And, near the top of the list would be travel, with favorite spots that include Paris, England, France, Holland, Canada and New England. I live with the guiding principles of joy, compassion, fun, friendship, family, love, creativity and happiness. I love sharing my art, my family history, my world and equally enjoy hearing about yours.” Please stop by her blog here, and 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:
Nicole writes about white bras!
Trina shows us three different wigs!
Angie shares her sunflowers and her faith!
Chocolate cookies with a twist – you’ll have to click through to discover, though!
Surviving cancer has hidden sides.
Organizing your wardrobe – that’s what I’ve been doing!
Debbie is pressing pause on social media and why
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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!
Hi Marsha! So glad to hear Nigel is doing well and feeling more confident. I was so happy to get some rain down here in Texas today, it feels wonderful! and I hope you get a nice relaxing break this weekend and get those Fall decorations out! Thanks for much for hosting and the feature. xoxxox
Thank you, Trina! We are both feeling more hopeful! Oh, a little bit of rain can surely change your perspective, can’t it? I am for sure getting the fall decorations out! Have a wonderful weekend!
I’m happy that Nigel’s therapy is going well. Like you I haven’t put up my Fall decorations. In my case not beccause I’ve been so busy but because it was quite hot and therefore summery… It didn’t feel right to put up things for Fall.
Thank you so much, Nicole! I think that may have also been in the back of my mind because it’s been very hot and humid here, too! But, now it’s feeling more like fall.
I’m glad that is getting better and better with Nigel! Thanks for hosting and enjoy your weekend.
Thank you, Nancy! It has been a long time, but Mike is doing so much better. Have a wonderful weekend, my friend!
It makes me really happy to hear about Mike because I know how happy it must make your family to see progress!
Have a lovely weekend.
Thank you, Cat! It truly has been a long journey. I look back at the family photos we had taken in 2023, and the pain is so obvious on his face. The boys practically had to carry him from place to place. I am just happy to see him upright!
Marsha,
Happy October!!
I am linking up # 35, 36 and 37 for this week’s party!
Thanks so much for hosting this wonderful party!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links!! I hope you are having a great week!!
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie-Dabble Blog
Happy October to you, too, Deb! I hope you have a fabulous week, and thanks for linking up with us!
Hi, Marsha! It’s so good to hear your husband is doing better and you have 4 days to relax. I, too, am looking forward to soup dinners and sweaters. The smell of cinnamon, the color of the leaves and the cool mornings, I so enjoy the Autumn.
Thank you for co-hosting. I’ve shared 51, 52 and 54.
All the best.
Thank you, Debra! Oh, those are good things about the upcoming season!
I still haven’t gotten around to fall decorating either; despite being stuck at home without a car all week! I”m debating about just not decorating this year…
I hear you! I’ve thought about it, but I’m really tired of looking at the stuff that’s been up since I took Christmas down! And, I have so many good Mackenzie Childs pumpkins!
Hi, Marsha – I have been sending prayers for Nigel’s ability to walk again and am thrilled to hear that he is gaining confidence and ability to do so! Enjoy the new season – Angie, http://www.yourtrueselfblog.com
Angie, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your prayers! They are working, and I am, for the first time in a very long time, hopeful he’ll be walking someday unaided. I am going to love this new season as I hope you do, too!
So glad to read that Nigel continues to grow in confidence! Yay! Thanks so much for the party, Marsha! We’re sharing #43 and #44 today. Have a great weekend!
Thank you so much, Laura! It is so good to see him feeling better, physically and emotionally! And, thank you for linking up!
Thanks so much for the feature! – I’m honored! (I placed the featured button on my sidebar, as well as at the bottom of the featured post)
Have a wonderful day & happy Fall decorating!
Angie
PS My linkups this week are 70, 71, 72 & 73
You are very welcome, Angie! Thank you for linking up with us! I had a wonderful weekend, doing my Fall decorating!
I’m glad to hear that Nigel’s therapy is going well! Thanks for the link up!
Emma xxx
http://www.style-splash.com
Thank you so much, Emma! It’s been a long road!