Well, what do you know....

I did not fall off the edge of the earth - - but it got close.  Due to various challenges, stepped away from posting.  Gave myself time to put things back into perspective and accept that some people are not to be trusted.  Discovered sometimes giving someone a second chance is like giving them an extra bullet for their gun because they missed the first time.  Ok...there...done.  

During the time that passed...SPRING arrived !!!  and I quit smoking {ok, occasionally use e-cig but see paragraph #1 for my excuse along with gaining weight - - vicious circle there }...

Also, repurposed scrap materials, including security envelope liners - - they do have some great patterns - - to create mail art labels.  The link here: Mail Art Labels.  You are welcome to save and use {most print 4x6 and make good package or envelope address labels}.  I just ask that you acknowledge the source of the art.

One other change of note - - The Beast -  thanks to the generosity of my sister, able to get funds together to adopt this critter.  A mini-poodle mix, estimated to be about 9 years old.  

Time to get ready for exercise class {see paragraph #2}.  And warning....more postings on the way.

P.S.:  anyone in the market for a house & couple acres of land in Alvin, Texas ????  make you a deal you can't refuse !!!