ST. PATRICK'S DAY 2023 ~Sleuth Sisters Day

Today was my day in Graysriver with my besties :-)

It was also St. Patrick's Day - and since I do have Irish in my DNA, I sported green all day long ;-)

Irish eyes today …

Sparkly 'Emerald Smokes' eye color w-glittery 'Cypress' accent; 'Auburn' Brow Gel; 'Deep Green' Mascara; 'Neutre Enflamme' Gel Blush; Tinted Lipbalm & 'Pink Quartz' Lipgloss.

Not getting fancy today - I'll be lifting and shifting plant-filled containers going to Linda's & Becky's houses. This thermal top gets to stay in my clothes cache.

 

Ready to hit the road; because I have Hazel eyes, the green eye color brought out the green in my eyes. I like that :-)

Before leaving home, I told Holland that I may be later than usual getting home if I had to drop the plant-filled-bins and boxes of yarn off at Linda's house - and Becky's house. I wouldn't be taking any backroad detours and I'd call him from Skamokawa (where I could get a cell signal) to let him know I was on my way home.

I arrived at Ramona's … and was surprised by going-away-giftings :-)

I'm really going to miss these gals - they were beacons of hope and open-handed friendship, when I was stumbling through life trying to find sure footing. Their sense of humor dove-tails with my own. They found a place for me in their lives, and showered me with love: I am eternally grateful.

Elohim favored me and I wasn't delayed in arriving home before dark: Linda arrived in her pickup - I was able to transfer her geranium bins and rose-filled bin from the back of my Highlander to her truck bed easy-peasy :-)

And Becky's husband Bob, arrived in their truck to pick her up … and helped me transfer her geranium bin and boxes of yarn.

I'm gonna miss these gals; Linda talking to Becky (sitting down) & Ramona, in the background.

We are sleuth sister armchair detectives :-)

Linda's mexican casserole; YUMMY!

I will have a few more Friday's to gather with them at Ramona's … then it will be keeping in touch via video facebook messenger chat, skype, and zoom. Not quite the same as now, but heartstrings adjust and stay connected ;-)

The girls' gifts, which will definitely be going with us across the States, will be constant reminders of Elohim's faithfulness to me.

Gifts; pillow cases = Linda; card, $ + camera tripod = Ramona; dishcloths & candle = Becky.

TODAY'S BLESSINGS

I had a scheduled lunch date with my friend Becky, this afternoon; Holland was planning on getting some stuff done at home this week, so I planned out-of-house things to do so I'd be out of his way.

I was getting ready, when I got got a text from Becky - a new plan was set in motion ;-)

Enhancement  tools.

I overlaid the navy eyeshadow with a line of sparkly turquoise to match my top … and I added some blue mascara, and liked the result: my hazel eyes changed color, to match my top :-)

I like a little flash here and there, in my daily life; today the flash is glitter eyeshadow.

I'm still working my way through my clothes cache: this shirt gets to stay in my closet; and it's perfect for this rainy afternoon spent with a low-key friend :-)

I haven't seen Carl in a while - this will be a lot of fun. Holland would like him - they have the same sense of humor.

I asked Holland if he'd like to join us, but he said he'd stay home and get busy here.

So … off I went :-)

The Country Folks Deli; alley entrance.

My usual booth … I read a chapter or two before Becky and Carl arrived.

Latest Read; plot set in Oregon.

Carl & Becky: I love these two - we've been friends for 25 years. They are like younger siblings to me ;-)

A different type of BLT with fresh cut home fries. YUM!

Convo was good, the food was good … and the friendship added sugar and spice to the atmosphere. Carl is a hoot, and Becky is a sweetie.

I am thankful they are in my life: Elohim is good :-)

When I got back home, Holland had the treadmill working. It hasn't worked in months. Holland knows how much I love to walk, so he dinked around with it while I was gone and fixed the issue; now I can get my mileage in even when the weather is not cooperative.

This entire day has been a blessing from the get-go.

(((THANK YOU, YESHUA!)))

Holland got the treadmill working!

Selah - 'Bless The Broken Road' song:

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPaU7jJvqRc)

LIFE IN THE MOMENT

I was meeting with friends today, so I was up bright and early and out the door before 10 AM 😉

Walking out the door ...

I grabbed a flavored coffee before leaving town – and couldn’t believe what I was hearing from the talking heads on the radio. I wasn’t really all that surprised given that the topic being talked about took place across the river in looney bin town; Portland, Oregon is not known for the wisdom of its governing officials … or for coherent thinking abilities of the populace. It is however known for the dizzying cocktail blend of crazy that always results from power-hungry/grabbing politicians at the local and DC level; and the drug addicted wanna-be hippie culture fuels the blm/antifa race-induced flames, still raging out-of-control in downtown Portland.

One of my friends (making up a part of our friendship circle) that I was meeting with this morning, lives near the airport; I was thinking of him and praying for safe travel.

Portland’s recent lunatic resident, danielle droppers (Manager of Oregon Health Authority/Office of Equity & Inclusion) canceled a scheduled meeting, and dissed those asking her why.

More Portland craziness -

'Urgency’ Is A White Supremacy Value'

(https://reason.com/2022/07/02/urgency-is-a-white-supremacy-value-oregon-health-authority/)

RHEC is the Regional Health Equity Coalitions & CAC is the Community Amenity Contributions … it appears to any sane and logical thinking person, that the deadhead city’s {official Leftist talking head}, danielle droppers, is shooting Portland’s outreach programs – designed to aid those in need, as in ‘life in the moment’ – in their left feet.

Venus Hum – ‘Emergency’ song: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pBUT_mPBwU)

Leaving the Coffee Shack, I glanced across the highway and saw haze hanging heavy in Heron Pointe. It’s hard to tell on days like today if the haze is the result of high humidity (we’ve been having days with 70% to 90% humidity), or heavy pollution output from the Mills, or if it’s wildfire smoke drifting across the river: it’s probably a combination of all 3+.

A very hazy day, this morning ... looking down Heritage Boulevard.

I planned on driving over Harmony Drive & Germany Creek Road, on my way to the gathering; so, I drove out Coal Creek Road. The haze was just as thick.

Coal Creek; the haze surrounds the area.

Swallows and dragonflies darting everywhere out Coal Creek Road – I love this time of year: not so much the heat … but I like enjoying life in the moment with the bird and dragonfly activity 😊

The gathering was great! So much love and laughter, from 11 AM to 2 PM.

When I got back home, I received a text telling me I would no longer be able to help with the Food Distribution in Lexington – I’m just surprised it took this long for me to be cut.

The Kiss-Off finally arrived ... interpretation reads, 'the linquists are extremely upset, and you have been banned'.

(https://jeastofeden.blogspot.com/2022/06/refinement-shabbat-shalom.html & https://jeastofeden.blogspot.com/2022/06/shifting-gears.html)

I’m okay with the cut, and they can all sit around and suck on lemons. I don’t feel the least bit {disciplined} – I have God and joy in my life … they have carl and ruth linquist: I believe I have the better deal Life has to offer 😉

I just deleted the few contacts I had (some people I will miss; most I will not), and laughingly got on my way to enjoying life in the moment. I have someplace else to spend my time on Tuesdays, with a better level of people.

I’m still working my way through the stash of light weight Baby Yarns Bob found for me, years ago. I had been hoarding it for hoped-for great-grandchildren, but since that is a definite “no-go”, I’ve started using it for other baby themed projects to donate to the Caring Pregnancy Center, where expected/unexpected life unfolds in the moment.

Lately I have been making crocheted vests and beanie sets for itty-bitty premature babies. The doll I bought at a community garage sale last summer, is the perfect length for a 2- to 3-pound preemie baby even though it is a lot plumper than a human baby of that length would be. I remember when I saw my premature niece who was born very early … she was barely longer than a Barbie Doll, and pretty skinny with a tennis ball sized head; I remember being concerned for my brother and his wife if the baby didn’t make it – she looked so fragile! But, Jamie Lee did thrive and survive, and she is no longer skinny.

These little light-weight vests are made to easily slip on and off the delicate baby body, and is open-sided to allow for the various medical tubing needed to sustain the baby’s life until it is strong enough to survive on its own strength and will-power to live. The tiny beanies keep the baby’s head warm (body heat escapes out of the head and feet). I’m going to work up baby booties for each set too as soon as I design a pair of booties that can be slipped on the feet easily without being kicked off again just as easily.

Working my way through the Baby Yarn stash Bob found for me at an Estate Sale, 7 years ago; these yarns can't be bought anymore.

2- to 3-pound Preemie Vest & Beanie; crochet - mint green.