Just Sew It

Having a child involved in any activity means some type of volunteering or hand over $100 in lieu. My daughter dances Ukrainian dancing and this year my offer to help has finally been accepted in the costume department. Nothing intense. Just helping the main lady take measurements, sort costumes, fittings and may…. be some altering. Sitting in the sewing room today brought back many memories from Home Ec class in Grade 8 and in my early 20′s when I took sewing classes through a college. I love the smell of fabric and the numerous sewing machines lined up like ducks in a row waiting for someone to stitch their first stitch.

So, today we measured 12 boys and 14 girls. My job is to match up the proper size and in a few weeks I’ll be sorting and then fitting. The boys costumes will be ordered from the Ukraine where most of the costumes are made.

I have a sewing “area” but no real sewing room to myself. Once my son moves downstairs, his old room becomes my sewing room (I hope). THEN I will be able to create my own oasis with the same smells and comfort of a sewing room.

Our old friend of 19 years old passed today. Our cat named Rocky. My husband hand picked him out 19 years ago at a farm. He was the most active kitten running around like a mad man and my husband knew right away that this kitten was for him. He named him Rocky as Rocky loved to play fight. Over the years he was a wonderful companion seeing Mark through his ups and downs through his adult life. At age ten, I came along and I became a part of Rocky’s life. He graciously accepted me into his life. Along with me was my then three year old daughter. He wasn’t too fond of her but he was polite. Then a short while later our son was born. Living with a toddler was not Rocky’s idea of fun. The next few years were filled with more children as I operated a day home for five years. Poor kitty. He had to hide from little hands trying to pull his tail. After all those children went away, we got a dog. Rocky had to adjust to living with a Cockapoo in his senior years.

Rocky was tough and the most lovable guy. Very intelligent and very particular. He loved soft food and napping on my back when I had my nap. In order to drink milk or water from our own glass, he would dip his paw in and then lick it. I have never seen a cat do this.

I will never forget my black and white friend as he was always their for me and my family. He will be painfully missed. The following is a poem dedicated to Rocky.

Through life’s journey we took a ride,
The times you spent by my side,
You always were there as my best friend,
But we knew one day, there would be an end.
Heavens doors are open, just walk through the gates,
In this Animal Kingdom sunshine awaits,
To a place you can run free, never grow old,
A world full of freedom, rivers of gold.
Towards the rainbow, you can play and run,
Or in the green fields, you relax in the sun,
Under the trees, just rest in the shade,
As this is the place where dreams are made.
No pain or suffering exists in this place,
Only fields of endless happiness, butterflies you chase.
Beyond the hills you lead your friends,
As my broken heart tries to mend.
When I light a candle and whisper your name,
This shall become forever, an endless flame.
When you look down from pet heaven, see tears on my cheek,
Make me strong please my baby, day by day, week by week.
When I look amongst the stars for you,
I can see you shining in heaven, it’s true,
Just wait for me, I’ll see you one day,
But now my friend, just relax or play…

I love the fabric used to fabricate these roman shades PLUS it’s blue!!

I was awarded a blogger award and now, I’m paying it forward!

The award comes with FOUR rules:

1. Thank the person that gave you the award.

Thank you Gail at Guurrrl Designs!

2. Share 7 things about you:

My favorite movie is the Godfather which is where my favorite quotes come from.
My favorite color is blue.
I love animals.
I like German-made products.
I like my clothing made in Italy.
I’d like to move to California.
I like hanging out with gay men.

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If you are offended by this, please don’t be. I think the intention of this is to drive traffic and to pay it forward.

I’ve always liked old school houses and this particular piece reminds of the coat rooms of the old school rooms that my parents attended when they were in school. I always feel like I lived in that era. I went to elementary school in the 70′s. Just maybe I did live in that time in a previous life? My husband who is an atheist would just grin and keep typing at his computer. You never know.