tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26516770827072013122024-03-13T09:27:23.464-07:00Shine's ThymeShinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00326548888232345528noreply@blogger.comBlogger162125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651677082707201312.post-1682800386760524792015-12-25T17:29:00.000-08:002015-12-25T17:29:04.084-08:00<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Merry Christmas!!!</b></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Shinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00326548888232345528noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651677082707201312.post-79597623356267679792014-12-28T16:46:00.000-08:002014-12-28T16:46:10.850-08:00Coming BackSoon friends. I know...I have some explaining to do :) Much love and Christmas wishes to you all.<br />
Shine<br />
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Shinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00326548888232345528noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651677082707201312.post-77940560961196112552014-02-27T19:14:00.000-08:002014-02-27T19:14:23.504-08:00It's About TimeWell here we are. Maybe three years later or so :) A while back I did a <a href="http://shinesthyme.blogspot.com/2011/12/to-be-pink-or-not-to-be-pinkthat-is.html">post</a> on my daughters bedroom and what I should do with it. Now in my defense, I DID try to do something more <a href="http://shinesthyme.blogspot.com/2012/02/im-in-trouble.html">recently</a>, however... I did not succeed. This year, Anna wanted a new room for Christmas, and we were ready for her to have one. After my last <a href="http://shinesthyme.blogspot.com/2012/02/im-in-trouble.html">debacle</a>, hubby had to jump in and replace what wallpaper I managed to destroy, but this time we were both determined. We tried every chemical known to mankind to remove that wallpaper....and it was no use. We rented heavy duty steamers and professional equipment, but it was all to no avail. Alas, hubby studied, worried, fretted and prayed. Finally, after much hesitation, we decided to paint over it. Yes, you heard me right. We painted over the wallpaper.<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;"> I must add however, that we did not JUST paint over it. We spread sheet rock mud over all the seams and joins, then sanded. We repeated this oh...about 50 times. Really...more like 4 times...it just seemed like 50. </span></div>
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Now........the new teenage room.</div>
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FINALLY!!!</div>
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Nuff said.</div>
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Blessings</div>
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Shinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00326548888232345528noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651677082707201312.post-76858249727759882272014-01-05T13:59:00.001-08:002014-01-05T13:59:25.587-08:00Weaving help!!!!!I hope some of my weaving friends will see this post and give me some of their much respected opinions. Last summer, I bought a gorgeous Norwood cherry 4-harness floor loom. It is a beautiful loom and weaves like a dream.<br />
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I have been smitten with it's beauty, I just love it.<br />
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Made these gorgeous cottolin towels.....just love it. I have definitely been bitten by the weaving bug. Loving all fiber crafts, however, this came as no great surprise. I planned to just get to know my beautiful little loom and live happily ever after. That never happens though, does it? Soon after bringing home my beautiful Norwood, a friend told me they had found out about 2 old looms, hidden away in an old abandoned house, that might be for sale for a bargain. I couldn't resist! I HAD to go see! Hubby and I drove to the boonies, trekked in a very precarious looking old house and found two beautiful old looms.....long abandoned and forgotten...but with an EXTREMELY rich history.<br />
The story goes something like this.<br />
Our area is full of local history....generations of talented families of craftsmen. weavers, spinners, dyers...basket makers and so on. The looms I found came from a family of weavers whose father was a Methodist minister. He had three daughters of whom he was crazy over protective. He never let them date, drive, or hardly leave their "holler". So the three sisters spent all their time weaving. They wove fabric for clothing of course, but they also wove bags and rugs. They would spend an entire year weaving bags and rugs and each year, they would send their stash of wares to sell them at the local craft show. Years went by....as the sisters grew older, the father passed away and their nephew began taking them along with their looms and wares to the shows to demonstrate and sell. They did this until they all died of old age. I have pictures of them weaving and tons of their old supplies.<br />
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Here is the smaller loom. This is the one they would take to demonstrate on. It's really quite pretty. Although it was covered with years of dust and dirt when I found it, I think it cleaned up quite nicely. It is solid oak and made by the sisters grandfather in the early 1800's.<br />
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This is the bigger loom, primarily used for making rugs. It was in pieces when we found it, but, we're figuring it out :) It was also made by the sisters grandfather...out of yellow pine. Not as pretty, but very usable...I think.<br />
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We still don't have this one totally back together, but I think we can manage to get it when we get the time.<br />
Now, my dilemma is this. I would love to keep ALL of the looms. I know there are people who have many looms, and I would like to myself, but at this time in my life, finances say it's a bad idea. The Norwood loom was not inexpensive....pretty pricey. The old looms were not. I could either sell my beloved Norwood, and keep one of the barn looms, or sell both of the barn looms and all of their rich history. I am just very torn as to what needs to go! My instinct is saying keep the pine loom, because it is the largest and I could weave anything, and also weave the widest with it, but my heart loves that oak loom AND my Norwood. Also, it seems as if Norwood looms are not that easy to come by, as they don't make them any more. Weavers....HELP!!!!!!!!!<br />
Me thinks me has bitten off much more than me can chew :)<br />
Have a nice evening ladies.....and stay warm!!!!!<br />
Blessings~~ShineShinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00326548888232345528noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651677082707201312.post-68970764242925818412013-12-28T17:08:00.000-08:002013-12-28T17:08:09.493-08:00A Wee Bit LateI know Christmas has passed, and I am very grateful for the blessings it gave us, but I thought I'd share a photo or two, just because. :)<br />
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Wishing you all the most happy...New Year!!!</div>
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Blessings sweet friends</div>
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Shinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00326548888232345528noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651677082707201312.post-66588133578641530712013-10-24T13:52:00.000-07:002013-10-24T13:52:06.912-07:00Cleaning upHello sweet friends!! I know that most of you have made your own laundry detergent and other homemade cleaners of all sorts, but, for those of you that have not, I thought I'd share my laundry detergent recipe. I used to make this only occasionally, thinking I was too busy to take the time to make it, but lately, I make it all the time. My budget for cleaners, groceries and the like seems to have gone down, while prices just keep climbing. Tide is sooooooo expensive, while natural cleaners are even worse! This detergent takes about 15 minutes to make and turns out 2 gallons of detergent! It works out to cost about 1 cent per load!!!!! I can take 15 minutes every couple of months to save that much money! Hope you enjoy!<br />
Here's what you'll need.<br />
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Actually....you will need other things...a long arm spoon, and essential oil if you want it to smell like lavender or lemon or whatever. But this is basically it!<br />
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15 drops essential oil<br />
1/3 bar Fels Naptha or other type soap<br />
1/2 cup washing soda (not baking soda :) )<br />
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You will also need a small bucket or large pot that will hold 2 gallons of water. (That's what I used the enamel pot for)<br />
Grate the soap into a 4 qt. saucepan. Add 6 cups of water and heat until the soap flakes melt. Add the washing soda and Borax and stir until powders dissolve. Remove from heat. Pour 4 cups of hot water into the bucket or pot. Now add your soap mixture and stir. Then add 1 gallon plus 6 cups of water and stir. Let sit for about 24 hrs. and it will gel.<br />
If you want your detergent scented, add the essential oil when you add the gallon plus 6 cups of water.<br />
Use 1/2 cup per load.<br />
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Here's mine. Sorry I didn't get any pictures during the process, but it really is as simple as heating and stirring together. Thinking I will probably post more recipes for other cleaners and soaps shortly. I love to be productive!!!<br />
Have a great evening!!<br />
Blessings~~~ShineShinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00326548888232345528noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651677082707201312.post-78958235176951047222013-10-02T20:53:00.001-07:002013-10-06T17:44:51.974-07:00What I LoveI truly do love so very many things. First and foremost, God. I can't make it through a single moment without him. Next, my family. Oh my goodness. If I had nothing else at all, God and family would be enough. For my personal "gravy", all my handcrafts make me a happy girl. Something about creating things truly put me on a different happy level.<br />
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Look at these gorgeous handwoven dishtowels, paired with my hand knit waffle dish cloths. Makes me smile girls.<br />
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And this lovely handspun yarn.......amazing I tell you!! So cool to be able to turn fluff into yarn :)<br />
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I feel very blessed to be able to do these simple crafts. They help to complete me somehow. Am I the only one, or do other people that love lost crafts get funny looks too? Most people think I'm off my rocker! Can't explain it though. My life is so busy I hardly have a moment to call my own. However......when I do have those moments......you can bet, I'll be doing something I love. Have a blessed evening sweet friends.<br />
xoxo~~~ShineShinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00326548888232345528noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651677082707201312.post-87428714805690728622013-09-20T18:30:00.000-07:002013-09-20T18:30:51.256-07:00CarefulThis is my favorite time of the year. I don't know why.....I love spring, I love winter....I even love summer (my least favorite)....but Autumn is my MOST favorite!! That being said....it's very important for me to be careful.....and here's why.<br />
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Remember, I last did a post on Pumpkin Doughnuts.....and now here's this. Oh my. Girls, I LOVE to cook.<br />
I especially LOVE to bake. I love the awesome smells that come from the oven when my concoctions are coming to life. I love that the kitchen doesn't get too hot to work in.... and I LOVE how something yummy makes everyone SOOOO happy!<br />
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But me? Well....I could look at it as an exercise. I am exercising my mind to learn better restraint! WILLPOWER is getting a good workout too!<br />
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Oh...I didn't mention, but they are actually kinda healthy!! Made with fresh ground whole wheat :)<br />
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Cinamon Rolls<br />
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2 cups warm water<br />
1/2 cup oil<br />
1/2 cup honey<br />
2 tsp. salt<br />
enough whole wheat flour to make a soft dough. I think I use about 5-6 cups total<br />
3 & 1/2 tsp saff yeast (or your favorite fast rising yeast)<br />
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In a heavy duty mixer, combine water, oil and honey. I use "Real" salt, so I put it in with liquids. Add about 3 cups flour, then the yeast. Mix together, then add enough flour to make a soft dough. Mix for about 8 minutes. Let rise till double (about 30 min.). Turn dough out onto a work surface and roll into a large rectangle. (about 10x20ish) Spread with 1/2 cup + 2 Tblsp melted butter mixed with 1 lb. brown sugar and 1-2 tsp. cinamon. Roll up jelly roll style. cut into about 2 inch slices and place on a cookie sheet with sides. (I spray my pan with Pam).<br />
Bake at 375 for 15-20 min.<br />
Take out of oven and plate while warm. Top with icing:<br />
2 cups powdered sugar+1/4 milk or Orange Juice<br />
Just spread this on with no attention to moderation :)<br />
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Not quite as pretty, but still sooo yummy. One quick note to the recipe. Have EVERYTHING ready before you start. Next, be comfortable with your frying situation. I seldom ever fry anything, so I think that was my biggest problem. If you ask the fam however, they will say there is no problem at all!<br />
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Pumpkin Donuts<br />
3 1/2 cups flour<br />
4 t baking powder<br />
1 t salt<br />
2 t pumpkin pie spice<br />
1 cup sugar<br />
2 T butter, melted<br />
2 eggs<br />
2 t vanilla<br />
1/2 cup buttermilk<br />
1 cup pumpkin puree<br />
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, spice and sugar. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together all the remaining ingredients except the oil (it's for frying). Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients in. Mix all together until the dough is well combined. My dough was pretty sticky. Turn out onto a well floured surface and roll the dough until it is about 1/2 inch thick (this may seem pretty thin but they puff up a lot when frying). Cut with a donut cutter or I just used a canning jar lid and a medicine cup (you know the ones that come on the top of child rems Motrin?) for the middle.<br />
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Heat 2 inches of oil in a large skillet or heavy pan over medium high heat. When the oil is hot (I drop a piece of dough in and it started bubbling like crazy when it was hot enough). Gently slide the donuts in tot he oil, frying the first side until the edges are lightly browned. Carefully flip the donuts over and allow to cook until lightly browned on this side a too. Remove and place on a plate covered with paper towels to. While the donuts are still hot dip them in the buttermilk glaze (recipe below). Place on a cooling rack place over a cookie sheet to air dry until ready to serve.<br />
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3 cups powdered sugar<br />
1/2 cup buttermilk<br />
1/2 t vanilla<br />
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*I made one and a half times this recipe for all my donuts. I also added 1/2 t maple flavoring to half this recipe for a little variety! Super Yummy!<br />
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Blessings!!<br />
Love, ShineShinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00326548888232345528noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651677082707201312.post-23405783238359405282013-08-19T19:47:00.000-07:002013-08-19T19:47:10.991-07:00I'm a Big Girl NowHere is my beloved Cricket loom.<br />
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I love her dearly, however, she is a very wee little loom. I turned out many a lovely scarf on this loom, but my eyeballs got bigger and before you knew it, I was longing for a bigger...."real" loom. I will always keep this wee loom, but let me show you what the big girls use.<br />
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This, my friends, is my "new to me" Norwood 4-harness floor loom. To serious weavers, this is still a small loom, but to me, this is serious business.<br />
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Isn't she just lovely with her awesome warp on? That's intense let me tell you. Until you study looms and their workings, you can't imagine the intricacy they entail. This warp was 432 epi...that's 432 little threads that go through all those reed eyes and heddles...one at a time. It was so worth it.<br />
Can't wait to see the finished project!!<br />
Amazing...all the things out there to be learned. I want to learn it all!!!<br />
Thankful for what I can learn.<br />
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Shinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00326548888232345528noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651677082707201312.post-14274834812429443022013-07-11T14:02:00.001-07:002013-07-11T14:02:06.944-07:00Out of my comfort zoneSince Monday of this week, I have been stretching and growing myself...I suppose. I am a home girl. I like sameness, and quietness. We live in a small town by most standards, (pop. about 15,000 ). But just being in the city limits is too much for me. I live on a quiet cul-de-sac, but I hear the city noises, and the main drag is only a few blocks away, making it just...noisy. I long for country pleasures...mainly sheep :). and chickens , lots of elbow room and blessed quietness. I never realized how important that was to me until we moved to the city. Any way....if you've seen my blog, you'll remember I did a "brag post" about our 3rd son <a href="http://shinesthyme.blogspot.com/2013/04/still-normal.html">here</a> . As I type this post, I am sitting in a hotel in New York, waiting to go see my son in the first concert presented by the National Youth Orchestra of the USA. You can read about the concert and the orchestra <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/11/arts/music/national-youth-orchestra-braces-for-its-debut.html?ref=arts&_r=1&">here</a>. So, all of that to say....we have been in New York for three days! Woweeee, talk about an eye opener! It has been a great experience, but let me tell ya, I DO look forward to being home again....in my small little town...where I know so many and feel so very comfortable. Yesterday, we rode the metro into the city and OMGoodness!<br />
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One thing I have been really surprised about however, are the people! Most all of them have been super nice! We were expecting rude, obnoxious people...but truly have not experienced much of that at all! If anything, the ones that aren't super nice are just indifferent. They don't look at you or say anything at all, which is fine! I don't mind giving people their space at all! Our chief concierge here at our hotel has been soooo sweet! She truly saved us as we were about to embark on the metro. She talked us through the whole ordeal and even gave a big hug as she waved good-bye to us! Emily...we owe you...BIG!!!!!</div>
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Tomorrow, we leave for D.C. for a concert at The Kennedy Center on Sat. after that, the orchestra embarks on a journey to St. Petersburg, Moscow, then London! We can't do the International thing, this has been a huge stretch for us country bumkins, so we'll say our good byes after the concert and let our son spread his wings. I am so very proud of him.</div>
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Right now, Anna is keeping us busy...no time for home-sickness....just plowing ahead....trying to get my game face on for a little more shopping:)</div>
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I really didn't think I had a problem until I started taking inventory around my house.<br />
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Many of these cuties I collected BEFORE I had a problem:)<br />
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The above sheep is named Maaaaa. She scares Sophie :)<br />
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Just finished this awesome felted wool piece. One of my favorited Bible verses AND sheep!!<br />
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Girls, I took down a family photo to hang this in my living room.<br />
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Maybe I should take my own advice. :)<br />
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Finally. This has been the longest, darkest winter I can remember. It wasn't the coldest, snowiest, icy-est......just LONG......and DARK. In my memory, I don't recall ever knowing so many people with illnesses, problems, tragedies. It takes alot to keep the old spirits up and going!! I've always thought of myself as a very optimistic person. I choose to look at the good in a situation, or to look FOR the good....where ever I am. I've never been one to cry woe is me or why me?. Just take what is given me and try to make the best of it. When everyone around you is negative....hmmmmm.....welll.......most of the time I get on my knees (They're pretty sore right now!!!) and put on some praise music. It always helps and God is always good to stand me back up and get me back on the right track. He is good sisters....ALL the time.<br />
One great thing that happened this winter...actually TWO great things that happened this winter.....I completed the "Margaret Dashwood" shawl.......<br />
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the Tasha Tudor shawl!!!<br />
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SOOOOO exciting! These are by far the largest knitting projects I have ever taken on. I started them both at the end of last summer, then finished them both around the end of Feb.<br />
The M. Dashwood is light and airy......perfect for cool spring evenings.<br />
The T. Tudor is unbelievably soft and cozy. So warm and just the right wrap for nippy spring mornings.<br />
Long projects, but absolutely worth the time and effort.<br />
Right now, I just have socks and dishcloths on the needles.<br />
I also have a quilt started, and a beautiful wool and embroidery piece on the side.<br />
I have a fleece soaking in a suint bath and the phrase "sheep to shawl" is heavy on my mind:)<br />
It's so nice and beautiful outside now though....I do want to do something in the dirt:)<br />
Fairy land also needs attention.<br />
What are you girls working on these days?????Shinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00326548888232345528noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651677082707201312.post-61430723642189837962013-04-03T13:05:00.000-07:002013-05-02T18:47:44.699-07:00Still Normal?Almost three years ago, I did a <a href="http://shinesthyme.blogspot.com/2010/08/hes-just-your-normal-teenagermaybe.html">post</a> about our third son. I can't believe it's been that long, but it has. And I am happy to report, that he is just as normal now as he was then.<br />
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Last summer, we heard about a new program sponsored by Carnegie Hall. <a href="http://www.carnegiehall.org/Education/National-Youth-Orchestra-of-the-United-States-of-America/">The National Youth Orchestra</a>.<br />
This will be the inaugural year. The first ever. There of course was an audition process, BUT....if selected, the students would study free of charge for 2 weeks in New York. Perform a concert in New York, one in DC, and then travel to Moscow, St. Petersburg, London. WOWEEEE!!!! All of this totally paid for....IF ....you audition and make the team. I asked Ben if he would be interested...it would be crazy because kids from all over the USA would be auditioning. His response was a definite YES!!!! I WANT to do that!!!!!!!<br />
We started the process, knowing his chances were slim. Essays, biographies, excerpts, solo piece, all with very specific requirements. Very stressful for mama, but he took it all in stride. He could see the reward, and the challenge was right up his alley. The final papers, recordings, etc. were due Nov. 1. Everything was turned in on time and then came the wait. <a href="http://www.carnegiehall.org/Education/National-Youth-Orchestra-of-the-United-States-of-America/">NYO</a> was to send out audition results on Feb. 1. That was a LONG wait. Again, we didn't expect that he would make the roster, but boy was it exciting to think about!<br />
On Feb. 1, we checked e-mails, mail boxes...so excited...but by 10:00am...no news. Oh well...maybe they just meant the first part of Feb. At 11:00 Ben came to me and said, I got an e-mail from NYO. It read. "Dear Benjamin".....(my heart sank, trying to think of how to be encouraging over disappointing words).."Very many congratulations! On behalf of all of us at Carnegie Hall and its Weill Music Institute, I am absolutely delighted to invite you to be a member of The National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America this summer."! I almost fainted. I remember screaming this strange scream that totally freaked Ben out:) Any way....he made it!!! June 30, we send him on a plane (He's never been on a plane before) to New York.....he'll be gone 4 weeks. We hope to see him in DC at The Kennedy Center on July 13, perhaps in New York on July 11...but we can't make it to all his other concerts. What an experience!!!! So very proud of this young man. He is the only violinist from the state of Tennessee!! You can go <a href="http://www.carnegiehall.org/BlogPost.aspx?id=4294994823">here</a> and see a map of all the states that have students...click on the little balloons in the map and it will show pictures of the kids and the instruments they play. Still praying God will direct his every step. Many doors are beginning to open and it's important to go through the right ones. Yesterday, Ben performed at a fundraiser for the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra with Maestro Lucas Richman.<br />
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He played Meditation from Thais...and Wieniawski's Polonaise No.1, in Dmajor. Amazing..... his first standing ovation!<br />
Well....like I said previously.....normal or not...we think Ben is pretty awesome:)<br />
Blessings friends.....<br />
Thanks for listening to my bragging:)))))<br />
Much love~~ShineShinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00326548888232345528noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651677082707201312.post-59921193951521651852013-03-31T13:49:00.001-07:002013-03-31T13:49:58.298-07:00The Winner Is........!!!!!!!Happy Easter friends!<br />
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Now for the winner of my pink candy-striped handspun yarn.......The winner is Twyla from <a href="http://twocrazycrafters.blogspot.com/">Two Crazy Crafters</a>. Thanks so much for all your sweet comments. You are all a much loved inspiration.</div>
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I'll be giving away two skeins of my beloved pink candy-stripe.<br />
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The first skein, the fluffy one, I spun first...when I was first learning to spin. The second one, which is spun tighter, I spun a few months later. Now when I look at them, I don't know what to do! I'm sure an experienced knitter would laugh and know exactly what to do with them, but I'm not that great of a knitter, so...I would love to see this go to someone who could work a little magic with it!!. It is 100% Merino wool spun worsted, more or less;) . I will do the drawing on Sun., March 31. Just leave a quick comment!!<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">Last week was rough. Life is far too busy for my taste these days on any given week, but last week was different. My normal craziness, PLUS... quiltfest. I work at our local quilt shop on Saturday mornings. Just 8:30-1:00. No big deal, and it's really just to support my habits:) Very laid back and lots of fun. During quiltfest however, not so much. It's a full week of crazy quilters. Don't get me wrong..we LOVE them. They come in droves for classes, exhibits and to SPEND MONEY!!!! It's a true blessing for our little shop. Lots of local shops have closed due to the economy, but our little shop has managed to hold on, and quiltfest is a big boost for the year. SO...in saying all that, the days I worked in the shop, I almost fell apart. My hats off to all you ladies that work full time outside of the homes. I barely have time to think most days!!!! Sometimes I wonder why I am so blooming busy???!!! Well, I could write a book on why I'm so busy, but let's just say..it's all good and I shant complain. One day that I worked the quiltfest, when I came home ready to drop, my sweet hubby had these waiting for me. What a beautiful surprise! Maybe working ain't so bad after all:) Blessings~~Shine</span></div>
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<em>{this moment}</em> - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. </div>
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I'm hooking up with one of my favorite bloggers....<a href="http://soulemama.com/soulemama/">Soulemama</a>.</div>
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Blessings for a lovely evening</div>
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Shine</div>
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Shinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00326548888232345528noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651677082707201312.post-37991095491541746512013-03-01T14:47:00.001-08:002013-03-01T14:47:56.767-08:00What's Spinning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well...here's what's on Elizabeth these days.</div>
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Next up is Joy and she is 2 plying a gorgeous Silk/Merino blend.<br />
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I think I may be a little obsessed, because I tell ya girls....I LOVE to spin.<br />
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Isn't that sheen just awesome?</div>
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And last, but not least, Ludie Mae.</div>
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Ludie Mae is fairly new and is just being played with right now. She and I have high aspirations of making some lovely art yarn:)</div>
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Soon and very soon ladies, I do plan on having a give away. I have been inspired by so many of my friends. I will give away some beautiful handspun yarn.</div>
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For now, hop over to <a href="http://www.justoffthetipofmypen.blogspot.com/">Cindy's</a> blog and put your name in for her beautiful hand knitted dishcloths and towels, oh and homemade hand cream!!!</div>
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I knew she would have something special:)</div>
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Blessings dear friends</div>
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<b><i>Shine</i></b></div>
</3>Shinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00326548888232345528noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651677082707201312.post-50492816197889071732013-02-23T12:05:00.003-08:002013-02-23T16:13:17.937-08:00One DayOne day I WILL have sheep. I have been all over blogland, finding the most wonderful blogs with darling sheep. Now I know raising sheep would not be all glitz and glamour, and can even be quite scary. A dear friend told me (as she use to raise sheep) that they are some of the only animals just waiting to die. I suppose she was referring to how defenseless they are. That does not deter me though. I WILL have sheep!!!! I am an avid spinner, weaver, knitter and I can't quit thinking about a post I read on <a href="http://www.soulemama.com/">www.soulemama.com</a> on sheep to shawl and how that truly has been my vision for so long.<br />
Alas....right now, I do not have sheep, but I can choose to make the best of what I have....SO.....the next best thing for me now is.....to acquire fleece, which I have....skirt it, wash it, comb it, spin it, maybe dye it, and finally, knit or weave it. THAT, I can do right now, and that's what I plan.<br />
Right now, I have been working on weaving a scarf from some beautiful yarn I spun a couple of months ago. I thought it might be fun to see some of the steps that it took to do that. First I bought beautiful wool roving. 100% Merino wool that was hand dyed by Ms. Babs, then I spun it into this beautiful yarn.<br />
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I get it ready.<br />
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Wind it up.<br />
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And break out the loom.<br />
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Warp the loom and start weaving.<br />
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This promises to be a most beautiful scarf.<br />
But ONE DAY......I WILL have sheep:)<br />
Blessings~~ShineShinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00326548888232345528noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651677082707201312.post-90486327125279423122013-02-21T12:00:00.000-08:002013-02-21T12:00:55.032-08:00A Quick WordI have come across two great give-aways that I wanted all my dear friends to know about....cause, I just love ya like that...ya know? I want ALL my friends to have really good things:)<br />
So....first check out <a href="http://www.justoffthetipofmypen.blogspot.com/">Cindy</a> at <a href="http://www.justoffthetipofmypen.blogspot.com/">www.justoffthetipofmypen.blogspot.com</a>. Cindy is an AMAZING knitter, craftsperson, and she's going to give something just BEAUTIFUL away very soon. She is also a fantastic writer that makes my whole day sometimes with her funny sense of humor.<br />
Next, pop over and visit <a href="http://www.shetlandwool.blogspot.com/">www.shetlandwool.blogspot.com</a> . I found this cute blog at <a href="http://www.soulemama.com/">www.SouleMama.com</a>. Shetlandwool is giving away a great kit for mittens. Handspun yarn and pattern. Have fun and have a GREAT evening friends!! Blessings~~ShineShinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00326548888232345528noreply@blogger.com2