The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

This is a sad story about a woman who dies from cancer in October of 1951 but her cells live on throughout time and help others by giving scientists a way to test and research cancer and its growth through her durable cells (HELA). It is really worth reading. But be prepared because it can be very depressing to hear about the way people were treated back in the 1950s. I almost couldn't finish it because of the horrific things I learned. But if you can put that aside and read the story, it is a very educational book. 

Homemade Holiday Pillows

This leprechaun pillow was made from an old tablecloth.

But I also made another one from an old sheet.

All I did was lay the material out on the floor.

Fold it over the pillow and cut the fabric.

Then I marked where I wanted to sew it, with a pink marker.

And I stitched it up.

I added a button to the white pillowcase so I can easily take it off and wash it.

You can see the button at the top of the pillow.

It was sew simple ;D

President's Day

President's Day has been in existence since 1879. It used to be  celebrated every February 22, but was changed to designate the third Monday of every February. It was meant to honor America's first president, George Washington, but now we call it President's Day and view it as a celebration of all American presidents.

I hope you all have a great day!

Happy Valentine's Day

Saint Valentine - Rome said he was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to Christians, who were persecuted under the Roman Empire.  According to  legends, he healed the daughter of his jailer, Asterius and before his execution he wrote her a letter signed "Your Valentine" as a farewell.

Sort of a sad story for a celebration of love.

But I want to wish you all a Happy Valentine's Day!

Jacob's Leaving

Jacob's on his way to St. Thomas. He's making a couple stops in North Carolina, Florida and then the islands.

So we had to have a feast and wish him well.

It was a nice night.

Word for Wednesday - guess what it means

Word: Triptych

Do you know what it means?

Take a guess...


Now scroll down to see if you were "write" or wrong.


A little Further...



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triptych:  is a work of art (usually a panel painting) that is divided into three sections.

DIY Flooring

It's turning out really pretty. This is the room my hubby has been working on. He took out some walls and surprise, there was no flooring underneath those spots. So he had to build the floor. And this is how he did it.

He pieced some old recycled wood in place but first he had to support it underneath.

It took some math (geometry) and cutting and piecing to get it just right. But like I said, it's really turning out pretty.