To-day, January 30 is National Croissant Day--- I never heard of that before--- but it is really a day to celebrate the perfect Croissant- You can do this , if you decide to bake one, by folding butter into a mixture of multiple thin layers of butter and dough--- I have never attempted to make a croissant, but I do know they taste buttery and light, and we all love that buttery flavour. They have a mouth watering flaky crust and an airy body. A medium croissant has about 230 calories.-Just a few interesting facts.
And--- the Birth flower for January is the Carnation-but--We are almost into February now---
In case you are wondering, the wonderful Lady who set me up blogging, is calling me this evening-- and we shall chat---- Should I leave it the same?-- If it were made more private, would you be able to access it?----- I will keep yu posted. What if you all sent your email address and "I" sent it out to you-?-- --justa thought here--or--what if I just left it the way it is and never voiced my opinion on --whatever--- lord love a Duck! --- (AS if I could do that!)--- Please let me know ----So far, it is the same---
I hear Lopez-- The poor wee fellow-- It is so cold, that he will not do well going outside to do his business---I had to put a couple of those pads in the sunroom yesterday and I noticed he used them. The sunroom is on the way to the front door-- still cold there-- but not as cold as outside-
Let me know if any of you have a google account-- would yu ever use one to access my blog?-- If all this is too complicated we will just leave the way it is-- Tough thoughts here--
It's another day to have a good day--We are so fortunate to be a part of to-day--I must always try to remember that!--
Great blog! Yeah, I have a Google account! You made the croissants sound so good, yummy!
ReplyDeleteIt's only 23 degrees F here this morning!
DeleteLynda, I'll take your blog anyway you decide to do them. I look for them every day, they are so down to earth to read!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of croissants but do love scones! Yummy, now I want one, lol.
Very cold here today, so happy that I don't have to go out in this weather. Why not let little Lopez use those pads during this bitter cold? His tiny wee feet must freeze when he's out walking with you. That's just a thought, Lynda.
Enjoy your day and week!
Love & Hugs to you, Fred and your fur babies xoxo
Hi Gloria---Poor wee Lopez does NOT like the cold--It was close to minus 20C this AM--He pee-ed--but --no po--I'll they again as it has warmed up somewhat--Maybe he will use the pads in the sunroom--which is OK with me-- He is very sweet--- I do love him-- Yu gold me I would-- Hugs Gloria, Lynda
DeleteCold here, too. Supposed to be wind chills between -20 to -25F tonight. Extra blankets on the bed!
ReplyDeleteCroissants are so delicious, but soooooo tedious to make! I’l let the bake shop handle it. LOL
Well, for sure, I’d love to be able to continue reading your lovely blogs!
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Miss Lilly was NOT happy going out this morning, either! I have a flat area for her to do her business in the snow, but . . . just doesn’t smell right! *SIGH* Will have to do the pad thing, too.
Hi Barb--- Too bad Lily can't meet Lopez-- I'm thinking that I will just co tin as I have been and the kids can go and jump in the lake--LOL_-Lynda
DeleteI will happily go where you go to read your blog! I am so sorry for all the nonsense but am glad to hear your positive attitude!
ReplyDeleteIt's just been so grey all the time here that I'd welcome the snow just for a change of pace and some crisp, clear air.
Hugs to you, Lynda!!
Kimberley--I am thinking that I'll just leave all as is-- Of course I'll keep everyone posted--As litterbug says, I am the Mother-- LOL--Lynda
DeleteLynda, I get and read your blog on Facebook. It seems like a lot of work to move it again, after Spark, and how will you keep the vindictive story spreader from repeating their behavior? Petsonally, i enjoy your comments about family. You told the truth about son and how it made you feel. Whats wrong with that? We have the same issues with our adult kids. Although you are very positive and strong there's nothing wrong with sharing information,thoughts and feelings. Son(s) should feel bad, not you...my opinion.
ReplyDeleteWe had a layer of ice covered with a bit of snow. In the teens this morning in St.Louis
Croissants are yummy but way too much work.
Glad you have a solution for Lopez.
Stay warm and well. Play your piano. Have a good day.
Hugs
Margene--I'll leave it on Facebook-- hard on everyone to move it--There will always be that one person (who I know who it is)- that will send stuff on to my kids--but--so what?--I do appreciate your comments and they make sense.---- Thank yu--Hugs, Lynda
DeletePlease do what makes the most sense to you, ease of use and stress-free should be high on your list. I’m certain that your loyal Spark friends will support you in your decision, whatever it is!
ReplyDeleteGood little Lopez for using the pad!
Thanks for the reminder to have confidence in ourselves and our decisions…it is so easy to second-guess, isn’t it?! ❤️ Eissa7
I have been reading your comments from Spark time and have never commented. I even tell my husband what is going on with my Canadian friend. It is one of the first things I ck on my phone when I get up. My heart was broken when you wrote about your son driving by while you were snow blowing. The son should be mortified that people in town know he lets his 80 year old mother clear her driveway. He is the guilty party here. The son should be groveling to you and explain why he didn’t have time to stop. I would try to follow you however you decide to continue.
ReplyDeleteI am going to leave it where it is-- I shall try not to overstate my feelings--LOL--as if I can do that!--LOL It seems easier to leave it--This AM I actually got to wash the kitchen floor-Beau the big Shepherd drools all over when he begs for food-- Nice to hear from yu-Lynda-
DeleteI do have a google account and will follow you where ever you decide to go. It is unfortunate that one person has caused you so much grief especially when you were just telling the truth. If my mom was blogging and I did something to hurt her and was told how she felt by someone I would feel terrible and want to make amends with her NOT get angry at her. Life is too short for such pettiness. Enjoy your day.
ReplyDeleteWell, Madeline--- I am going to leave it where it is-- but--yes I agree with yu--life is too short (specially when one is 80--LOL) to let this stuff bother me-- i appreciate yu riting-Lynda
DeleteWe enjoy croissants, but happy to buy from the professionals who do it all the time! Concerning your blog, the creep can still get in, even by using someone else’s computer, if they have a bone to pick! I hope you and your friend have a good talk about your plans tonight. Good luck. The two little doggies here use pads, have for years. My sons dogs. Careful in those extreme conditions. We are having ice storms in north Texas.
ReplyDeleteLOLOLOL--Yes--"The creep""" could still get in--pretty funny--but too bad there is always "a creep" ding somewhere--LOLOL--I shall just leave it where it is -- Lynda
DeleteYOU have made up my mind-- It is just SO much easier to just stay here--Yes I AM the parent--- maybe I should glue this in front of my face-- The grown children--in their 50's should not be telling "ME" what to do-----but--they do--and the oldest one will probably never coe here again-- I guess he will understand when he is 80 too-- I enjoy yer comments and I thank yu so much for yer advice!-Lynda-
ReplyDeleteIt's going to stay where it is--"THE BLOG"--- You are right--that person who likes go tattle will still read it and --so what eh??-I was just stating the truth-- Anyway-Hugs, Lynda-
ReplyDeleteBrrrrr....so cold there! And here I am whining because it's a (rare for us) 22 degrees outside -- THAT probably makes you laugh and call me a sissy!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're leaning toward keeping the blog as it is, as I think making it private would be more challenging for some people to access it (based on the "Anonymous" comments). There are still Spark survivors who are finding you. And there's no guarantee that the sad excuse of a person who stirred the pot won't still be among the followers.
You could still share stories and frustrations by changing how you "name" the local sons -- "one of the sons (no number)," or "a son whose number I won't mention," something like that. Then your local snitch could play "guess which son." / Leslie
Leslie--YU are so right--Yes I could say "son that I won't call by name""--or something-- Good for yu--I think by moving it, I will lose some followers -- Thank yu for yer suggestions-Lynda
DeleteI love to cook but am not that much of a baker except for cookies which I don't do very often now that there are just two of us. I certainly don't need cookies and I will eat too many if they are in the house. I wish I would just learn the Centigrade scale . . . I am always translating your temps C to my temps F. . . .you'd think I would just be able to do it . . . thankfully there are quick translators online. We are above 32F today here in New Hampshire but there is still a ton of snow from the last storms you sent our way. Also, I have a gmail account and facebook and if you decide to go anywhere I will gladly follow as I enjoy the blog very much. We were not to far from you when we went from Vermont to Alaska a few years ago . . . we went through Sudury on the way to Thunder Bay and kept right on going. I often tell my husband about the Canadian Lady I know who used to be a Sparker with me. You are my "hero" for all the things you do.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness-Yes yu were close to us-- I think I shall just leave it on Facebook where it is-- this kind soul is calling me tis evening--to talk about it -- Whatta crazy mess eh??I never thought my grown kids would be upset that I blog-- lynda
DeleteSo I guess I can't regift the cookie cutter my daughter-in-law gave me for Christmas a few years ago -- it's in the shape of Arkansas. (They live in Texas.) Still shaking my head at that, as, like you, I rarely make cookies these days and certainly not ones that need a cookie cutter!
DeleteKids eh?--- What was she ever thinking gifting yu a cookie cutter?-- LOL--Kids dont think do they?--Wonder why she just didn't make YOU some cookies-- That would've been nice--Oh well--Lynda
DeleteMy son helped me set up a Goggle account just so I could follow your daily blogs, so you can rest assured that I will find a way to stay with you and read your comments in whatever format you decide on! I consider you a good friend with a big heart and have been with you for a long time as a former Sparker following you and sending many messages back and forth! Hopefully you will do what is best for you!
ReplyDeleteAww Sandra----Yu are SO so good! -- I was so upset over all this -- and even that is not right is it?-- I shAll leave the blog the way it is--at least for now-- Thank yu for writing-Lynda
DeleteHI Lynda: I'm not at all tech savvy but will try to find you wherever you go I love reading your blogs. The person who should be apologizing to you is the drive by son. You shouldn't have to change everything because of him - .he should be stopping to help. Sure is cold there. It's supposed to get down to that later in the week here in Tor so you will probably get it colder! Take care.
ReplyDeleteBrenda --I do agree --Imagine a person seeing g his Mom t 80 yrs old blowing snow and not even stopping by-ever!-- Yes, He would apologize--- Lynda
DeletePlease leave the blog as is. I would hate it if I wasn't able to read your daily adventures. After sparkpeople closed I was never able to friend you on facebook and was so happy when I found your blog.
ReplyDeleteThe blog will be left as is---because I do not want yu to lose me ever again-- nor do I want to lose yu --- WE can do this!!--- and--hugs--Lynda
DeleteEither way Lynda, however you want to do it, I'll find it. If you feel more comfortable on a very private blog, where you can write whatever the heck you want, do that. If not, stay here.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I'd wish it would stay the same, I am afraid I would lose your blog and you and I would miss your cheery thoughts and comments terribly.
ReplyDeleteYou are loved Lynda by many.
Hi Lynda…. I’m glad you’re leaning towards keeping things the same, but I also have Google in case you change your mind. I had a hard time finding you after Spark People, but I think there were followers of yours on an old Spark page that directed me here to you. Like others, I share with my husband what life is like “up in the bush” ! Wishing you all the best.
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Vicki--- It's you!-- So happy that yu found me-- I am going to leave the blog where it is--easier for everyone-- --Funny that yu all share life in the North with yer husband--Here we think everyone lives like us--LOL_so happy to hear from yu-Lynda-
DeleteYou have my email address, Lynda...and we are friends on FB. Anyone could message you there and give their email address privately so no one but you could see it.
ReplyDeleteIt is very cold here, too. -19.4 celcius !
I am so over this cold!
I'm into playing music, reading and cuddling with my pet. How does that sound to you?
This is the second day I could not take a post covid nap. Last night I went to bed 2 hours early!
I don't blame Lopez at all! We have indoor toilets, so do inside cats...why not dogs? Well, at least wee ones.
Be happy! {{{HUGS}}}
So good of yu ton write-- I shall leave the blog exactly where it is--so much easier for everyone, including myself--so cold to-night--will leave a tap dripping to make sure all is OK in the morning-Yes, yu need to rest , post covid-- Good for yu!-Lynda
DeleteWe used to do that when I was in the Chicago area...leave a tap dripping where the water pipe was by outside walls.
DeleteLynda, just adding my disappointment in the lack of help you are getting from your kids. I lived 3,000 miles away from my parents when they were alive and got back there as much as I could to help. My mother had dementia and would do what I could to give my dad some respite when I visited. She was in a facility but would take her to appointments, go visit etc. I have 2 sisters and we would take turns. I would give anything to have them still here with me so I wish your kids would recognize that they should spend time with you while they can and boy you are amazing doing all of that hard work. What would happen if you couldn't take of Himself? Guess what, they'd have to. And this is your blog place and people shouldn't get in your business like that. Now I'm mad for you. I think you are amazingly positive given what you are dealing with in caring for your husband, your pups, and a large property.
ReplyDeleteBetsy--- I was shovelling the deck to-day-- took hours-- Well, Himself can't do it--but--he cooked supper-- Yu were so good to yer parents--I was the same with my Dad!--That is why I thought my own kids would be the same--but--times have changed I guess---We --or I--want to get out of this house before next winter-- hopefully-Thank yu for writing and being so caring---I really appreciate it-- There are times I feel sad that my kids just get so angry--- Lynda
DeleteI am thinking about you and sending good thoughts. You are always so positive. Your family is lucky to have you! And I'm glad you have Beau and Lopez too. Animals are angels.
DeleteI'm paceka1 - Kathy - I have a google account and I am logged in but for some reason it won't recognize me on your blogs. I will follow you however you wish to set it up. I love croissants. Sometimes when we go to Costco we buy a dozen, and they are fairly large. I love to make sandwiches with them - chicken salad is my favorite. I don't think it ever got above 0 here today and Daisy's not much of a fan!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy-- The blog is going to stay the same-- on here-- I won't change how to access it-- this is the easiest way-Lopez AND DAISY are not fans of this very cold weather-- Me neither-- Your chicken salad in the croissants sound delicious-Lynda
DeleteI'm glad you are good with your decision to keep things the same!
DeletePaula--Yu really would help me??--Lordy Be!--Too bad yu don't live close-- I never let ,my Dad shovel snow either----
ReplyDeleteAND--I will just leave the blog the way it is--so much easier for me also--So nice to hear from yu-Lynda
No matter how/where you post it, as long as it uses the internet it can be accessed (with more/less effort), so I'm sure that busybody will manage to find you and still stir things up when they desire. What I am wondering is why your children, if they know you blog (and by now they should), aren't already reading it every day so they know what is going on in your life.
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