My Hero

Returned home a little while ago from my Uncle Red's (mother's brother) 90th birthday party. As he stood up there at the podium looking out at about 80 people who gathered to wish him well, all I can think about was how humbling it must be to know that you affected so many people over the span of your life that they just wanted to share in the joy with you. Uncle Red has always found the humor in so many situations, charity is his middle name, and his love for the Lord has made too many painful events in his life tolerable. He truly is my hero, and even though my usual anxiety kicked in and I was nervous about going I am so glad I did, I love this man and was so grateful to be included in his event. Thomas Yaskovic and I were joined by my brother Steven M Schweer, his wife Emily Schweer and my sister Joanne Mancuso and her husband Bob Mancuso, who continued the party together after at the Nautilus Diner, but pain, cramps and dehydration got the better of me so we begged off and came home. We got to visit with my sweet cousin Lori Mulholland Barr whom we never see often enough and her family, her husband Dave, her daughter Erin and sons Chris and Alex. Family is everything. PHoto of Uncle is in WW2, he was a radio man at the base of Iwo Jima when the USA took the hill.  He is dead center with his armed crossed, he was a teenager in this photo. 

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Kathy B's monday meme!

Ssk or Knit2tog?  SSKDouble your yarn or knit faster?  Knit fasterRavelry or Pinterest  RavelryStop n stretch or drive right through  stop and stretchMountains or desert  MountainsWatch sunrise or watch sunset   SunsetFlu shot or no flu shot  no flu shotTissue with lotion or plain tissue  plain Mosquito repellent or cover up  neither I don''t get bittenWalter Payton or Payton manning  Manning I wasn't into football when Walter was aroundPets in your bed or close the door No Pets Wash your fruit or not   depends 

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Ten Facts about my Hometown

First Parippany/Troy Hills is not HOME, its where we live until we can make a change  We moved here in 2002 to be closer to family, since then they have all moved away or died.  That worked!!! But there is still some points of interest. I will share with you.

1. Since 1967, the Vince Lombardi Trophy has been exclusively handcrafted by Tiffany & Co. in Parsippany each year for the winning team of the Super Bowl, as is the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy granted to the winner of the NBA Finals.
2. The U.S. operations of Cadbury, Starbucks, and  Ricola  are located here.
3. In the Seinfeld episode The Mom & Pop Store (originally aired on November 17, 1994), Jerry loses his shoes and finds out that they ended up at a garage sale in Parsippany
4. In the The Karate Kid, Daniel's Uncle Louie is said to be from Parsippany
5. In the movie The Ex Wesley (Lucian Maisel) states, "So during the school year I live with my mom in New Jersey. And I spend the summer here with my dad. But he's at work all the time, and all my friends live back in Parsippany, so it's pretty gay."
6. Jane Krakowski (born 1968), actress, best known for her roles on Ally McBeal and 30 Rock and Trop50 commercials.
7. In 2006, Parsippany-Troy Hills was recognized by Money magazine as the 17th-ranked of the Best Places to Live in the United States
8. The television show House M.D. shot scenes for multiple episodes at the Greystone Psychiatric Hospital.
9. Parsippany’s name comes from the Lenni-Lenape Indian word parsipanong, meaning the place where the river winds through the valley.
10. In the 1920s and 30s, developers dammed the Rockaway River to form Rainbow Lakes, Manor Lake, Lake Hiawatha, Lake Intervale and Lake Parsippany. Those who signed up for a six-month newspaper subscription to The New York Daily Mirror were offered 20-by-100-foot lots on Lake Parsippany for $98.50 apiece

All information gleaned from the computer----its all new to me too!!! 

Our recent snowstorm.

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Monday Meme

Today's Monday Meme: Two by Two

* What tempts you most ?  

Your local yarn shop sale or

An online sale?

definitely online, I don't get around well, so online shopping is my friend

* Which do you put off more?

Weaving in ends

or button placement?

weaving in ends

*Winter hats,

Pompom or no pompom? 

I suck at Pompoms so none!

*Electric blanket or down?

neither, have a faux fur throw that is perfect 

*Travel plans:

pay for the tour or discover on your own?

discover

*2016 Vacation plans?

In the works or already bought the tickets?

don't know if we will be able to it this year

*Photographs: outdoors or indoors?

outdoors

*Scarf or cowl?

scarf  hate anything around my neck, if it is a cowl it must be an infinity unlooped so it hangs scarf like 

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God bless David

Oh I must come out of retirement to share my tribute to David Bowie, who we lost to cancer Sunday, in a heart breaking, mind shattering surprise of a death. The Ten on Tuesday today is favorite songs, and my #1 Favorite song, brings to mind not only the The Thin White Duke but another dearly departed way to soon young man  Heath Ledger.

1. Golden Years----used in the movie A Knight's Tale (2001) with Heath Ledger as William Thatcher impersonating a Knight and dancing with fair Jocelyn to the sounds of Golden Years.  One of my favorite all time movie scenes
2. Little Drummer Boy with Bing Crosby---always one of my favorites
3. Dancing in the Streets with Mick Jagger. just splendid
4. Lets Dance 
5. Young American's 
6. Jean Genie
7. Space Oddity 
8. Under Pressure
9. China Girl
10. and everything else he ever did

Rest in Peace and sing to Heath so he can dance one more time the native dance of Gilderland...............

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Merry Christmas

Coming out of hibernation to tell you all we are just fine and to wish you a very Merry Christmas and thanking you for your friendship and love.  

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Inquiring Minds

have asked where I have been, I figured I owed those of you who still read an answer.  All is fine, I have just lost all blogging mojo, I will leave the account up in case I change my mind but for right now I shall be silent

Blessed holiday season to all!!!

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Friday Eye Candy----Maisie!

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Wordless Wednesday

Huntsville Botanical Gardens 

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and today is

Today is No Bra Day---that has to be the single most stupid thing I have ever heard. Some young woman can go braless, but I know way to many who should never leave the house without a bra, yet everyday is Braless day to them!!! I think Mom would flip over in her grave if she knows about this one!!

the boy in the next  picture is Peyton---from the The Peyton Heart Project Today is his angelversary and I wanted to honor him, having been a victim of bullying as a child I truly support this program with everything I have No CHILD should EVER be bullied!

And lastly today is my sister Christine and her husband Scott's 31st wedding anniversary, I was in the wedding, Tom photographed it, It was a spectacular autumn day!!! 

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Ria---thanks

Thank you Ria for taking the time and effort to acknowledge Carla's win and generosity in regifting her win to Jill Kubin.  She is a sweet and generous women and deserves accolades for her giving heart.

Gave my daughter fistfuls of orange hearts yesterday to scatter around the monastery where she works.  Always working on even more.


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and the winner is.....................................

Update on the shawl contest that I was running for ‪#‎PeytonHeartProject‬Today I picked the winner, and because of time differences etc just heard back from her now. We had a wonderful chat on the phone. A very lovely lady, truly charitable at heart, does not want a big fan fare about what she does for charity and wishes to remain semi-anonymous. I can tell you her name is Carla,she did not share where she lives, she crochets small hearts and disperses them everywhere she travels which she does a lot for her job. She even gives packages of them to family and friends to disperse while they travel, so her hearts could show up anywhere at any time. She is also involved in several other organizations that have to do with charities, and feels that" giving is the only way to be truly living"
In spirit with her charitable nature she has asked me to donate the purple shawl (the one that she chose) to Jill Kubin the founder of the PeytonHeart program. How nice is that. So tomorrow Jill I will be sending hats to Emily and will include the shawl with it.  Carla---thank you so much!
Thanks to all who have participated and I may do this again in the future, just remember that one little heart can make a huge difference in someone else's life.

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Knit Happens

well tomorrow is the big day, I will pick the winner of the shawl thanking you for your heart donation,it still isn't too late.  You have until midnight tonight to email me your photo of 20 hearts (needles54@online.net)  

I have been knitting and crocheting, it does keep me semi sane although I am really glad I have given the lacey beaded shawls a time out, just not in the mood for them

There are now 4 punkin hats, and many many more hearts have been mailed, the scarves are for grandgirl Columbia, and the yellow and black is my NFL scarf!   There is always something on the needles or the hook here at LovinComfort Knits

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contest reminder

I know I have been quiet.  I can't explain it-----I feel weighted down by the world and I can't figure out why. I think it has to do with the future for Tom and I which isn't rosy at all.  There will be many struggles since we are not prepared.  It could be the hard times some of our family is experiencing, it could be health concerns but what ever it is my game plan each day is to hide in my closet and block out the world.  Since there is no room in the closet I just tend to nap a lot.

The contest for the Peyton Heart Project ends on Friday---remember to send me a picture of 20 hearts to be entered in the contest.   Here are the shawls that you can choose from.

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Photos of the Birthday Loot!!!

just such pretty little lovelies-----such a lucky gal!!

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Recap!!!

It came, it went I surrendered too it, some remembered, some forgot, but I was still blessed with lots of love and many many kind wishes.

I had breakfast with my boy---I am so honored that we could sit and talk for two whole hours, I truly love spending time with him and being his mom

I talked to my girls and had a video from Miss Maisie, if I can I will add it at the end here. Debb had sent a beautiful tea pot charm made from a vintage bead she got at a Huntsville, AL craft show, it is so pretty, I have to get photos of it.  They are great daughters and I am so proud of them and love them so much

 Tom went on a quest for a certain gift for me and found out he still couldn't afford it, he was a bit crushed and felt like he failed but I was not expecting it and was very happy with my flowers and my truffles.  He also made a phenomenal dinner of lobster, and salad and baked sweet potato with german chocolate cupcake for dessert.

Ria made a whole POST about me! Thank you so much dear friend

A group of my knitting pretend friends sent me a box of Cheryl's Autumn cookies, another friend sent a gift card to WEBS, I truly have no complaints

Anticipating this birthday was hard, but now it has come and hopefully many more will follow and they will be the icing on a very sweet cake!!!

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WoW

I was told yesterday by the woman I don't care for that I am a woman of a certain age and well, lets face it size---who at least knows how to dress respectfully.......................................

I am still in shock over that one.

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swap packages

finally got around to taking pictures of the Take and Replace Swap that Nancy at Wyoming Breezes is running, and also from a swap at the Posh Ravelry Forum

yummy yarn, yummy chocolate, a stitch book and a coloring book!! Love it all!!!

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