What Is Happening on Our Blogs?

I started blogging in October 2008.  I have met so many wonderful people, even have had the opportunity to meet some in person.

In the last several months, I have seen a dark and hateful side to blogging and I am shocked and angry.

I have seen several friends ridiculed for their beliefs, is this country still not one that affords us freedom of speech?  Where are we headed  if we lose this privilege?

We will never agree with everyone, but we must afford them the right to state their beliefs and we have the right to respectfully disagree or simply log off that blog.

I thought blogging was about having a place to write about my life with its ups and downs and to state my opinion and I thought blogging was about my having a choice of which blogs I choose to read.

If I am wrong, then maybe it is not the place for me.

Most of us all have been blessed with good lives and for those that have serious problems, it is our place to support them in their times of need.

If you don’t feel this way, then maybe this is not a place for you either.

This is my space and if you are not happy here, then please leave.

Barbara

PORCH PARTY!

What a great way to start the week…Rhondi’s Porch Party.  Thanks Rhondi for hosting the second porch party.

I just started working on my back porch, so I  have a long way to go,  but I didn’t want to miss a party.

 

 

 

Be sure to go to Rhondi’s for more Porch Party  Ladies…. Party till your eyes get tired and your fingers hurt…….

Barbara

Rare Pink Dolphin

 

Happy Pink Saturday…Visit Beverly at How Sweet the Sound to see all the blogs showing PINK THINGS!

HAPPY bIRTHDAY  pINK sATURDAY

 

Pink dolphin appears in US lake

The world's only pink Bottlenose dolphin which was discovered in an inland lake in Louisiana, USA, has become such an attraction that conservationists have warned tourists to leave it alone.

Hope you are having a great weekend.

Barbara

computers!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was down most of Thursday and nearly all day today……….back now.

Barbara

Centerpieces, Etc.

 

Sometimes for me the hardest thing is to come up with a easy quick centerpiece using something I already have.  I found these and maybe if you have this same problem, some of them will help you.

 

Be Sure to visit Susan at Between  Naps on the Porch.blogspot .com

Thanks Susan for hosting this day, the table setting I have seen on other blogs have been a tremendous help to me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Tablescape Thursday!

Barbara

Time for an Update on my Three Babies

 

Can you believe Booger Red and Termite were 2 months old on the 21st. and Sandy was 1 month old on the 20th.  I am trying to wean Red and Termite.  Their milk is getting weaker and soon their bottles will be filled with water.  Sandy is still a little young, so I will continue to feed her for another month.

They still have a tendency to stay together but by themselves.  So I spend a lot of time walking them around the pasture to find the other goats and then have to sneak off to get them to stay.  Can’t you just picture that!

The true test of acceptance will come when it rains and all the goats go in the sheds…..waiting to see if they will let them come in.  I am praying that they do, so I can stop worrying about them.

I still vividly remember the day Red and Termite were born, the mother didn’t even take Termite out of the sack.  She was so tiny and Roy says the Mother knew she couldn’t make it. 

Well, SHE DID.  She is a little sweetheart.

We have two that are due any day and I pray there is no problems and they don’t reject their babies.  This old mother needs a rest.

By the time I fix food for 6 dogs, keep the cat bowls full and the water bowls, feed the ducks,  and feed the babies three times a day, if I don’t hurry the entire day will be gone.

Last evening, while Roy and I were waiting for our dinner  to finish baking,  he called me to come outside and see the goats.  The whole herd was behind the pond, older goats were eating and the babies and younger goats were playing on the sides of the pond, running,jumping and butting each other.  As we stood there, one of our very expecting nannies came waddling by and we wonder how she can even walk.  The dogs, Mary and Pilgrim were lying in the grass watching their goats.  Roy remarked what a beautiful sight .

All was peaceful in God’s pasture on the Bar H Ranch.

We both love to just stand and watch our goats….Strange.

Yes I think we have a good life.

Barbara

Happy Memorial Day on Blue Monday!

 

 

Be sure to take time today to remember those that have served and those that are serving this country now.  Laying down their lives so that you and I live in the LAND OF THE FREE!

Thanks Sally for Blue Monday!

 

Have a Great Day!

Spiritual Sunday

THROUGH THE YEAR

God be with you in the Springtime

     When the violets unfold,

And the buttercups and cowslips

     Fill the fields with yellow gold;

In the time of apple blossoms,

     When the happy bluebird sings,

Filling all the world with gladness---

God be with you in the Spring!

 

God be with you in the Summer,

     When the sweet June roses blow,

When the bobolinks are laughing

     And the brooks with music flow;

When the fields are white with daisies

     And the days are glad and long--

God be with you in the Summer,

     Filling all your world with song.

Have a wonderful Sunday and pray for our country!

Hugs,

Barbara

Please visit Enchantingcottage.blogspot.com for more listing.

Thanks Ginger and Charlotte

PRETTY PINK GADGETS

 

Many thanks to Bev for her continued sponsoring of this fun day, visit her at How SweettheSound.typepad.com for more fun postings.

All of these things I am showing here are actually for sale.  Some have pricey tags.

 

 

This espresso machine was about $600.00.

 

Laptop carrying case

 

Nokia cell phone  and camera above

GPS

telephone

Just a few Pink Things I found for Sale……..Call me if you are interested in any of the above, maybe I can get you a good deal!

Happy Pink Saturday. 

Barbara

HAVING TROUBLE!

i AM HAVING TROUBLE GOING TO OR STAYING ON OTHER BLOGS?

TODAY I GOT AN EMAIL FROM MR. LINKY ASKING ME TO REMOVE MR. LINKY HEADER SCRIPT FROM MY TEMPLATE AND DIRECTING ME TO ANOTHER WEB SITE THAT WOULD EXPLAIN WHY THIS IS NECESSARY.

 

IS THIS FOR REAL?

BARBARA

Foodie Friday

 

In Old Town Cottonwood, not far from Sedona, we found the Old Town Cafe.

 

They served Breakfast and Lunch.

 

 

We got there about 10:00am our first trip and I had my first Chai Latte.

We returned several days later for lunch.

They serve huge wonderful salads and sandwiches.

 

AND BEST OF ALL….DESSERTS

 

JUST LOOK!

 

Be sure to click on each picture to see how detailed these are.

 

 

 

THEY WERE ABSOLUTELY THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ONES I HAVE EVER SEEN!

I wanted to bring the lady that  makes all these salads and desserts back to Jewett and open a Tea Room.

Happy Foodie Friday and many thanks to Gollum for hosting this calorie loaded day.

Hugs,

Barbara

Tablescape Thursday

 

Visit Susan at Between Naps on the Porch, thanks Susan.

Outdoor terrace, patio or lawn table settings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Tablescape Thursday!

Barbara