Bluebird Activity

My Peterson house stands sentinel in the backyard, in an appropriate spot, far from an overhanging limb, protected from predators like snakes, and cats.Enticingly, I have placed a bird feeder with favored seeds and such atop the house, and a bluebird's favorite suet hanging from belong, and alas, NADA! ZILCH! Nary a bird has been seen except one house wren that I am praying doesn't get too interested! I have nothing against them per se, it's just that I'm not after house wrens.
Wanted: A nice bluebird couple, to let,...free! Food and water provided! Occupancy available...immediately!
Looks kind of sad doesn't it?

Blog Trouble Fixed

I have been having blog trouble all day but it is finally working smoothly! Yayay!

My Husband Rocks, Friday

Katy Lin of The Great Adventure is hosting My Husband Rocks Friday.
It is so great to have a husband who is genuinely interested in how I spend my day. Now that I have been retired for 5 years, my life is finally beginning to become more faceted with new endeavors, established routines and associations.
My husband supports me in whatever I choose to do, how I spend my time, and he demonstrates concentrated interest in the myriad things that I am pursuing. I love that about him. Praise the Lord for such a wonderful partner, friend, and husband!

Show and Tell Friday

Welcome to “Wings of Eagles” as I join in with Kelli's Show and Tell Friday.

Where does the week go! This summer is flying by! Of course, we have spent this week thinking mainly of our dear daughter and Son-in-law and their move. But then...
last night we returned from seeing them for dinner, and we checked out our small tomato patch. Oh, my! Now let me say, it is very exciting for us, because heretofore, we had too much shade to plant a real garden or even plow up a space to plant anything, but this year we decided to plant some tomatoes there by the garage. And Ta-dah!!


We're gonna have tomatoes for supper tonight!
Cucumber, Tomato, Feta Salad
This delicious low-fat salad goes well with summer barbequed food.

2 Large Cucumbers
2 Large Tomatoes (or 8 roma tomatoes)
12 Oz. Feta Cheese
Small bunch of green onions
1/4 cup white Balsamic vinegar
1 T Chopped fresh Basil
1 1/2 t Garlic Salt

Peel cucumbers and chop into small chunks
Chop tomatoes into small chunks
Chop Feta cheese into small chunks
Slice green onions
Mix above ingredients together in a large bowl. Pour vinegar over ingredients, sprinkle with basil and garlic salt. Stir all ingredients, let sit for one hour, in refrigerator, then serve chilled.
For a photo and another delicious variation of the recipe go here.The mint does add a ton of flavor!

Thankful Thursday

We have so much for which to be thankful today! I was just speaking to my mom on the phone. She is 85 and dad is 89 yet to hear them they are so full of life, joy, good humor and expectation. Granted, my mother has to walk with a walker and dad is not too steady on his feet, but in their spirits they are young at heart and full of fun. I praise the Lord for them every day!!

New Townhome

Our dear daughter and her husband are moving in today! God has blessed them mightily allowing them to live in such a beautiful, new townhome as they finish their postgrad work at university.A week ago they didnt know where they'd be living this week. Their lease on their previous place runs out tomorrow.. Today, they are moving here.
I fear the kids are going to be spoiled! here is a preview:

Old Red Barn Co. Contest

Today is the last day to sign up to win the most beautiful quilt. Just to read about it warms the cockles of your heart. I cant even imagine how the quilt would warm you on a bitter winter's eve! Hop on over to The Old Red Barn and sign up before it's too late!