This past MARCH has been too busy with workshops, meetings, and new responsibilities. I'm trying to regroup and prioritize. It's not possible to do it all, but I think I did this past month....lol!
1. TAUGHT two Saturday classes at AHA-Life Story and Healing from Divorce, also Family Tree: how to upload photos and stories for Sunriver Computer Club,
2. TOOK classes I-Pad computer class, Creativity class at AHA plus an OPEN HOUSE there, attended Heritage Writers Guild class on WEB DESIGN, pioneer history class at DUP-Daughters of Utah Pioneers, and three day workshop with Genius Boot Camp on how to achieve your dreams.
3. CHURCH-attended Sunday meetings, Relief Society Birthday party, Got called into church leadership as RS 1st Counselor in charge of teachers, went to RS LUNCH BUNCH and WOMEN'S CONFERENCE, attended the temple, and Italian Birth Record Indexing.
4. EXERCISE-Managed to get to most of my MWF seated arthritis classes plus walked almost daily.
5. WON AWARDS at Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery, attended reception and wrote press release about it.
6. HOME IMPROVEMENT- bought flat screen TV installed, new fan, bamboo beaded curtain in closet.
7. POETRY-Successful POETRY in THE PARK and attended REDROCK WRITERS Creative Writing Seminar, and Dixie Poets meetings.
8. FUN Wednesdays with Caryn window shopping around town
9. WROTE my columns for Sr. Sampler, BLOGGED, had more LIFE STORY books printed
10. COOKED meals, cleaned house and SURVIVED with hubby's support and a few dinner dates thrown in! I resolved to do less next month and enjoy it more. Family is coming to visit-hurrah!
What were the highlights of your MARCH activities? Leave a comment.
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Saturday, March 29, 2014
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Winter Kill and Boat Report
The boat builder is sanding both sides before painting the prime coat |
Lots of winter kill from our December snow and frost... |
Day lilies survived but the bush next to it is dead. |
This was once a beautiful palm plant but no more... |
The grass plant on the left will regrow but the other plants are gone. |
Most of our large shrubs and the Live Oak tree next to the casita are gone. |
Our neighbors evergreens are red, not sure they will green up. |
Even the Texas Sage bush is dry and brittle. |
Our Oleander bushes aren't growing anymore but the honeysuckle survived. |
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Preserving your FAMILY TREE
Today I'm teaching a class about using FAMILY TREE to upload and save forever your genealogical information. I've been waiting for this development for years since the LDS Church began its website http://www.familysearch.org. At first. it was only for members that were Mormons. Now, it's open to the whole world. The resources available there are FANTASTIC and when completed it will contain the history of the world back to ADAM.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Article #286 Courtship and Marriage Stories

"Enough is enough",
said Dad. One Saturday night when Mother's date left her seated at a
table to go get her refreshments, Dad made his move. He sauntered up to
that table, introduced himself, engaged in small talk and even held her hand.
Little did Mother know that he was moving the hands on her wristwatch
ahead. When her date returned, Dad watched with glee as they checked the
time and then dashed out the door. Obviously Mother and her date thought
her parents curfew was soon to be compromised. (And her father would not
tolerate that.)

Saturday, March 22, 2014
POETRY in THE PARK 2014
Time for our annual Poetry in the Park at Zion Park. My second year being in charge.
Early morning 7 am drive to Zion Park, about 30 miles away |
LaVerna Johnson introduces our guest poet John Rezmerski |
Twenty-three poets of all ages-high school through retirees. |
Nature hike through Zion Canyon was lovely, leaves are just greening |
Our nature hike guide Michael Plyler explains the history of Zion Park |
Love those red rocks and clear blue skies |
Time for our picnic lunch and it's even warm enough outside |
Our guest poet teacher, retired professor of English John Rezmerski |
Great surroundings in the Zion Nature Center |
Sharing our poems with one another ended our day |
Thursday, March 20, 2014
More SPRING changes
Spring has sprung again and it's soon summertime! |
Spring is come as these bunnies and blossoms can attest to... |
A new chandelier calls for a new fan, a new form of spring cleaning! |
Eric our favorite electrician takes down the old fan and installs the new one |
And just like that a new classier look to our living dining area |
Next project, replace winter killed plants and palm... |
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Changes COMING...
We finally decided to get one from Best Buy an LG 42 inch LED screen. |
Weren't sure a HD flat screen TV would work in our built in shelves.
Now hubby is going to built a wooden shelf to go under it and paint it black.
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Sunday, March 16, 2014
Article #285 Example of Parents

He could edit a magazine, laying out the pages with
precision. Although the magazine
was printed on large presses, he could set type and run an offset press. If they needed someone to get
information for an article, they didn’t need to send a photographer along, Dad
could write the article and do the photography too. My daddy could do anything. Oh wait, maybe not. He never was very good at making a bed.

Friday, March 14, 2014
Mesquite Art Salon Reception
Every year since 2009, I've participated in the Mesquite Fine Arts Salon competition. Submitting poems that are then selected by artists to make some kinds of painting or art project. It's always fun and exciting. Last year and this year I received an Honorable Mention Award for my poem with its accompanying artwork. This year there were 70 poems submitted and 40 were selected. I had 5 that were displayed.
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"Garden of Balm" was my poem used for a watercolor by a talented artist whose name I can't read from the photo-sorry! We both won HM awards. |
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Gary Christian, a very talented poet, who is a retired lawyer |
My poem entitled "Woman's Hands" with a charcoal drawing of an elderly woman's hands. |
Creative interpretation of Gary Christian's poem entitled "Coolest Jazz in Town"-love the colors! |
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Another poem of mine called "Cosmic Mystery" |
Fellow poets:( l-r) Leah Zollinger and Marilyn Ball |
Marilyn Ball won Honorable Mention and Sponsor's Choice for her poem "Missing Piece." Notice the gorgeous oil painting that resulted. |
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Tasty buffet too was enjoyed by all. It was fun to intermingle |
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Getting my Honorable Mention award and meeting an artist inspired by my poem |
Most of us are retired people, this is Karlynn Jones' interpretation of my poem entitled "Tumbleweed." She did a great job I think! |
My poem is entitled "Wildfires" but the art was wilder..lol! |
Best of show was captured by the cowboy with hat above. |
He made a miniature saddle of leather with all the details |
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Fun with FRIENDS
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Another shopping day with my friend Caryn at the Urban Renewal store |
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Old books sawn into alphabet letters for displaying on shelves |
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I love their colorful displays of used furniture and antiques |
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Painted Easter eggs and spring decor abound for home decorating |
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My friend Carolyn- lunch together in the fall |
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My favorite chicken salad with avocado-yum! |
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Enjoying retirement with friends |
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