Sunday April 21, 2013

It's been a very long time since I've updated this blog.  We got slammed with stocking orders in October (which, coincidentally was my last post) and we never really got caught up.  Now the Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival is next week and my workroom has been filled with water.  We had 4 funerals in 5 days at the church last week. Thank goodness I started getting ready early so we have most of everything we need.

Today I am making fudge - chocolate, to be exact.  Because I am on a program to reverse my insulin resistance, I can't test it so I have to rely on other people - and by other people, I mean Harold, who is always a willing tester.

Yesterday was the Maple Syrup Festival Princess Pageant, and our little Claire was a contestant.  She sang, "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands."  She and Maddie have sung that song hundreds of times in our living room, but watching her sing it here made me tear up.

The video isn't very good, but you can hear her very well. There are actually three videos, her song, her interview question, and her group dancing.  I need to find my video camera because this one isn't very good. Claire is the 4th girl from the left with the pink tights, turquoise skirt and turquoise gloves.

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Friday, June 10, 2011

Claire and I made pancakes this morning.

Claire is going to add a message:
rufryruy7477777777747weydwtyyyyy          6666666yywj
She says this is a secret message.  I guess it will remain a secret.

On the business front, I made a batch fizzies last night.  Here is a pic of the Peach Scented one. 

Word of the day:
Friday of the Seventh week of Easter
Saint(s) of the day : St. Margaret of Scotland, Queen (+ 1093)
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 21:15-19.

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs."
He then said to him a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." He said to him, "Tend my sheep."
He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was distressed that he had said to him a third time, "Do you love me?" and he said to him, "Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you." (Jesus) said to him, "Feed my sheep.
Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go."
He said this signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when he had said this, he said to him, "Follow me."

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Good morning, everyone. Last February when we had several snow days and a little spare time on my hands, I found some amazing videos from soapmakers on You Tube. We support each other, try each other's products, and form some lovely friendships.
I recently had an order from Claire at Beautiful Bubbles.

 One of the things we do when we support a shop is either make a purchase or do a swap.  Then, when we receive our order, we do what is called a "haul video."  It's a lot of fun and we have met some wonderful people.  As you will be able to tell from the video, Claire is from the UK.  It's exciting to visit back and forth.  Technology is amazing!!



I made a batch of Peppermint Patty soap yesterday. I wanted to try a new technique using a small square column. My column wasn't exactly the right kind, but I am still really happy with the swirl. I put this in the refrigerator so it wouldn't gel. When I cut it, it was still a bit too soft, but I am soooooo impatient. I couldn't find my maple leaf mold to make the small samples. I am in the process of organizing the things in my soaping closet so I can find them when I need them.
I had planned to make a soap cutting video, but I just had to see how these slices turned out.

Tuesday of the Fifth week of Easter
Saint(s) of the day : Sts. Donatian & Rogatian, Martyrs (c. 287)
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 14:27-31.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.
You heard me tell you, 'I am going away and I will come back to you.' If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father; for the Father is greater than I.
And now I have told you this before it happens, so that when it happens you may believe.
I will no longer speak much with you, for the ruler of the world is coming. He has no power over me,
but the world must know that I love the Father and that I do just as the Father has commanded me. Get up, let us go.