Went to the Sale Barn today for awhile, then to run some errands.
While driving I have been noticing all of the cute Fall decorating people have been working on near their homes outdoors!....So many porches decorated beautifully!
I have been enjoying the changing of the seasons and the trees have all been changing many different colors....reds, yellows, golds, maroons, browns, oranges....This is the time of year you know that when the leaves are changing colors that the weather is changing....
Colorful leaves make very beautiful landscapes, and offer something different to enjoy looking at as you step outdoors or you take a nice scenic drive....I enjoy when leaves are falling from the trees onto the roads and you can drive through them and they fly up behind your vehicle!....lol....isn't that funny??!...
I always pay attention to my driving, but I enjoy seeing the leaves fly up whenever I drive over them on the roads....lol....it's just my special activity during the fall season...Falling leaves beware!!!
Painting pumpkins has been fun lately for me, I painted one...it is nothing but a cute face!...it is another traditional craft.....these will fade if you place them in the sunshine, so I keep them on the porch from sunshine, or indoors....
Many people I know are celebrating for October Birthdays out there!. ;) HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all of the Birthday Babies!!! ~Hugs & Kisses!
julie
Had to separate cows today in the cow lot, very exhausted....this one goes in this pen, this one goes into that pen, same with the same.... then repeat....lol.
started reading my new Farmer's Almanac.
I enjoy reading the Farmer's Almanac, it is a interesting booklet to read during the evenings for me...they are about $8 maybe pricey for some people trying to save a few extra dollars....I saw it for purchase in a store and I had just enough to get it....
I purchase the new 2017 year edition.
It is all about Agriculture and nature, old stories, and it is a very old publication, I enjoy how they have got old wisdom, old farming ways, and then new information in the booklet...I like the tales and the information on good days to farm or plant crops...and other this and that's...
Reading the Farmer's Almanac is very relaxing and I like to read it for leisure and I like Agriculture so it is something I enjoy....
I have been reading a few pages in the evening lately, and I have learned a few Agriculture old ways of planting and other things about nature...
The weather predictions are my favorite, I like to read those and usually they predict the weather fairly close!...it is similar or it does happen on that particular day...
My great-grandpa had many editions of the Farmer's Almanac and he planted his garden and crops by the info in the booklets....it is a very traditional read.....I quite enjoy it!
Thinking about starting to purchase a few sweater tops and sweat pants for winter...they are affordable at Walmart I like to purchase them there, so very soft and comfortable!...I like to wear the sweat suit tops and pants together in the same color for Fall & Winter season...
The most fun idea about these sweat suits is all of the colors you can choose from!
I like most the colors...they are for all sizes and ages to relax and stay warm in...I think they are a fleece type material....I just wear mine with shoes and in the evenings when it is very cold and I am through working for the day I take a nice warm bath or shower and then wear those til time to go to bed...some people like to wear them to sleep in also....they are good to wear when the electricity goes out during winter weather!
I like many brands...I miss seeing the brand Tultex, I never see it anywhere I have an old sweater by Tultex and it wore well and is very soft I think I had that for 20years!...lol.....just laugh because it is that comfortable...
other brands i like:
Hanes
Jerzees
the colors are so pretty in these.
whenever I know winter will appear here, I know I will be prepared to keep warm from the chilly conditions....I have seen these items lately at Walmart.....I like the cute character slippers with critters on them for all ages, I saw some that looked like puppy dogs....cute!...I may purchase a pair...nice to relax your feet in during winter evenings and nights at home, keep your feet warm.......
I'm all about being comfortable at day's end, and whenever I am exhausted or I am hurting from pain in my bones and joints when they ache, just dressing in something comfortable really helps me to relax and maybe feel better...
j.
It is time to get a flu shot!!!
I went to a local medical clinic today and took my Grandma, we both got a flu shot.
When I got there they said my flu shot would be $50.00...I couldn't believe that because a few days ago they advertised them as $25.00!!!....they said I had to pay for a nurse's visit also that was why it cost so much......always something with them....small town medical clinics need work......
AND they have a clothing store in the medical office now.....lol....yeah I need to look for some clothing while I am in need of medical attention.....haha!...ok....maybe a $50.00 t-shirt to go!!!....*eyeroll*
Anyways,
I told them I JUST needed a FLU SHOT....and they said: " We have to have a nurse's visit to make sure you are not sick before you are administered the flu shot"....I just had enough money in my wallet for a shot not all that!...
So FINALLY as my Grandma got her flu shot, then they said to me: " It's just $25.00 for your shot, we just take your temperature and your oxygen."....I was ok and I got my flu shot....then I left.
I think it has helped me to have a flu shot in the past few years, because I always get sick with the winter flu bug every year, and I think since I have been taking the flu shot yearly it helps me to not be so ill.....
my problem is I have bronchitis + allergies + asthma + cold wind then that turns into walking pneumonia as they call it....NOT good!
All ages of people need to have the flu shot, and the elderly, they have them and many other types of vaccines available now to combat the flu bugs.....
I DO NOT like to be sick with anything, especially the flu bug!...I can't even look at things or think about things when I am so sick.....it makes me sick to see things move or watch the tv, smell food, or taste anything but Gatorade and crackers..some people like 7Up or Sprite when they are sick....gag!
So......when you DO NOT want to have to go through all the flu bug nastiness and be ill...Get yourself to a medical clinic or pharmacy that administers flu shot...I think $25.00 is the going price for a flu shot....
Julie
Created cornbread for a bowl of beans from the crockpot yesterday, I used a mix and then I added a can of MexiCorn.and some shredded cheddar..that is perfect for the cornbread...sometimes I use half of a can of cream-style corn with jalapenos and the cheese to create the cornbread.....
I like to enjoy a piece of the cornbread into the bean juice, you can also place a pad of margarine or butter onto a piece of cornbread by itself.....
You can create homemade cornbread OR you can purchase the small mix packages--I enjoy both of them..these brands are good I have tried them: follow instructions!
Jiffy
Shawnee Mills
Betty Crocker
Martha White
Hodgson Mill
Pioneer
Oh Beans!.....
You always have to wash your dry pinto beans from the plastic package and wash them several times only in water, look for tiny stones in the beans, then remove. I like to add a little jalapenos and a tiny bit of ham in my beans while they are cooking...
Dry Pinto beans in the packages, I have tried many of these brands---
Casserole
Best Choice
Great Value
Always Save
La Preferida
Goya
ShurFine
Western Family
Soak the dry pinto beans over night in a pan of water...Place in crockpot for several hours turned on medium with water and add whatever you wish....takes a while to cook in crockpot...Keep lid of crockpot on to the top while cooking pinto beans....helps them to cook...
After they have completed cooking I like Trappey's Hot Peppers in Vinegar to shake the liquid onto the beans sometimes...very hot!.....sometimes I add ketchup to my beans also...I like to season things always....that was fun cooking that yesterday for noon lunch....Good!
j.
Often times many people feel that God has "called them" to be a pastor and preach his word to others.
I think the world could always use many more pastors, that are of good nature, trustworthy, kind, and willing to go the extra mile to be friendly and counsel those in need of prayer and God's word.
Whenever I see a pastor out there talking to everyone and he or she is very involved with the community that makes a good difference in all communities!....We all need to have pastors that have good sermons that inspire you to greatness, change you for the better, and sermons that make you realize just how important having God is in your life.....
Pastors should always be very involved in caring for their church family, taking part in all activities at the church, ministering to those who are homebound or going through painful upsets...
They need to be good with children and they need to be evaluated first, that way everything is ok....Youth Group activities, the pastor needs to take part in those I think and throw in his ideas on events the children could go have fun at and enjoy, and have fellowship...
I think Wednesday evenings in communities, it would be good for the youth/children to have Bible Study, pizza, recreational activities at the church, I enjoyed that when I was younger....keeps you out of mischief and you'll be thinking about God throughout the week.....the youth should be monitored by very kind, caring, responsible adults who will keep them safe and out of trouble.....there are all kinds of fun ideas of recreation/teaching the pastor may have for Wednesdays with the youth....I enjoyed that myself!
I think all churches should have good pastors that will be able to be there for those in need of counseling and take the time to meet with them after church sometime.....whenever you go through an upset or challenge that is heartbreaking you always need spiritual counseling with a pastor, that way God is always with you through the upsetting time....
you may feel inspired by someone within the church family to attend classes to become a pastor...anyone I believe, male or female can preach God's word to everyone, too many times I have had to listen to people yell that " A woman should not be a pastor!" ......and that is just crap!...Women can take part in anything that a man can to tell of God's word and teach others.....If you feel you wish to be a pastor, then God himself is probably calling you to be one, that's how that goes!....
The pastors usually live in a parsonage(home) that is near the church, OR they may choose to live in a home they find on their own....
special events always need prayer and many people know that the pastor always is there for those to give thanks and praise, I like that.
I think that when everyone finds a good church family in town when you are lost, it can definitely change your life, you can meet others, take part in all activities and be near others in town, gives everyone something nice to take part in....be kind! being active in your church and all activities is always good....
when you feel that God has "called you" to be a pastor for your community, he wishes for you to tell everyone of his word and to preach to all from the Bible, you will have to learn most of the Bible and be able to prepare sermons on Wednesdays and Sundays...something in your sermon that everyone can understand and relate to...those are good sermons....
Often when you are a good pastor the best part of that, is the ability to lead people to God and spirituality, to maybe change someone's life for the better by praying with them, teaching them about God, and counseling them through upsets in life....letting them know God is there..
being a pastor you can bring goodness to the world and I know everyone needs to have God and spirituality in their life, we all need to know of the Bible and the many teachings...to help us through all life's troubles, upsets, and we will know how to live our lives the good and righteous way....and also we will know how to handle anything life throws at us....prayer and knowing God helps!...
julie
