GOD BLESS AMERICA, LAND THAT I LOVE...

~ OLD GLORY ~

Grand birthright of our sires,

Our altars and our fires

Keep we still pure!

Our starry flag unfurled,

The hope of all the world,

In peace and light impearled,

God hold secure!

DON'T MISS THIS ! ! !

WOO HOO ! ! ! !

Senator Joe Biden

AN OLD FAVORITE VACATION SPOT, ASSATEAGUE ISLAND MARYLAND

THE FOLLOWING FROM PRINCE GEORGE'S AUDUBON SOCIETY.....

"Assateague stretches for 37 miles along the coasts of Maryland and Virginia, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Sinepuxent and Chincoteague Bays to the west. Despite its relatively small size, less than 18,000 acres, a surprising array of habitats and natural features can be found on Assateague Island. Differences in elevation and in the proximity to surrounding water bodies give various areas of the island distinctly different plant populations. Along the seaward side, sandy beaches extend the length of the island. Beyond the beach, natural and human-made dunes protect inland habitats from salt spray and ocean waves, allowing shrub thickets and pine forests to thrive. During periods of rain, many freshwater pools form in depressions in these areas."

"Assateague Island is part of a vast chain of barrier islands extending from Maine to Texas. Changing sea level and migration of offshore sediments play vital roles in forming and maintaining these important coastal features. Barrier islands are highly dynamic places, as currents and storms work to continuously reshape the land form. Long shore currents continuously transport sand south along the coast. Harsh winter weather pulls sand from dunes and upper beaches, depositing it into offshore sand bars and reducing beach width, while gentler wave action in the milder summer weather acts to restore the shoreline".
"Assateague is also moving westward as a result of sea-level rise and the force of the surf through a process called “island rollover.” During severe storm events, sand is eroded from the ocean beaches and carried across the island by flood waters and re-deposited in marshes along the western shore, steadily narrowing the bay that separates the island from the mainland. These events can break through dunes, spilling sand in fanlike deposits or even carving inlets, such as the one that has separated Assateague and Ocean City since 1933. Long shore currents will eventually deposit sediments and close these gaps unless, like the Ocean City inlet, it is maintained with jetties and dredging."

"Assateague Island consists of three major public areas: Assateague Island National Seashore in MD and VA, managed by the National Park Service; Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge in VA, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; and Assateague State Park in MD, managed by the MD Department of Natural Resources. Assateague Island National Seashore is administered to provide for recreational use and enjoyment consistent with the perpetuation and maintenance of the seashore's natural environment. Together, these agencies hold in trust a priceless seashore ecosystem of wildlands, wildlife, and outdoor recreation."

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ASSATEAGUE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE.....

"Assateague State Park is Maryland's only ocean park. It is located on Assateague Island, a barrier island bordered on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by Sinepuxent Bay. Two miles of ocean beaches offer swimming, beachcombing, sunbathing, surfing and fishing. The island's bayside offers visitors the chance to explore secluded coves by canoe or kayak. The marsh areas have a variety of wildlife, including deer, waterfowl and feral horses. Assateague was selected by National Geographic Travel magazine in 1994 as one of the 10 best state parks in the United States."

PERKIN'S COVE, OGUNQUIT MAINE.....

PERKIN'S COVE AT DUSK

I ORIGINALLY POSTED THIS IN DECEMBER, WHEN I WAS LONGING FOR A TRIP TO BEAUTIFUL NEW ENGLAND. I THOUGHT IT WAS WORTH POSTING AGAIN, JUST IN CASE YOU NEED A SUGGESTION FOR A LATE SUMMER VACATION. GOD'S BLESSINGS, LILY...

Visit Ogunquit Maine-

Perkins Cove, in Ogunquit Maine, is one of the most beautiful coves in the state. It began as a small fishing community. It wasn't too many years before it was "discovered" & soon became a popular place to visit, relax & enjoy wonderful food. When Dave & I were there, we had the most wonderful oyster chowder I have ever eaten. I'm sorry that I can't remember the name of the chowder house so that you might enjoy some too!

Artists have been attracted to Ogunquit since 1888 and by 1900, Perkins Cove was a well established art colony. In 1952, Henry Strater established the "Ogonquit Museum Of American Art" in the nearby Narrow Cove. It's been refered to as "the most beautiful little art gallery in the world".

THIS IS MY RECIPE FOR OYSTER CHOWDER...It's pretty good! WAIT TILL AN "R" MONTH TO MAKE IT ! !

1/2 lb sliced bacon, 1 large onion, diced fine,

1 1/2 cup hot water, 1 large potato, fine dice, 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

(I use white), 1 pint oysters, 1/2 cup table cream, 1/2 cup milk

Method...Fry bacon then add onions & saute 'till clear. Drain and leave bacon & onions in the pan. Add water, pepper & potato, cover and cook for about 10 - 12 minutes on medium heat until potatoes are soft. (add a little salt if you wish)Reduce heat, add oysters, a cook until edges of oysters begin to curl. Heat the milk & cream to scalting point & add to oyster mixture.
A little fresh parsley is a nice garnish, if you can find it during "oyster season"

Makes a good sized serving for 2 people or small serving for 3 or 4 people.

PAINTINGS BY GEORGE A WEYMOUTH...

"AUGUST"

"SNOW DROPS"

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I'VE BEEN HONORED WITH ANOTHER AWARD...

THANK YOU DEBBI

FOR THE

"ARTE Y PICO AWARD"

PLEASE VISIT DEBBI'S BEAUTIFUL SITE

http://cgtreasures.blogspot.com/

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THE ORIGIN OF THIS AWARD

"This prize has arisen from the daily visits that I dedicate to many blogs which nourish me and enrich me with creativity. In them I see dedication, creativity, care, comradeship, but mainly, ART, much art.I want to share this prize with all those bloggers that entertain me day to day and to share this prize with those who enrich me every day. Doubtlessly, there are many and it will be hard to pick just a few, the people I will name today deserve this prize, as do the very long serious list of bloggers I also enjoy to read, but I will name the first 4 and will leave the rest of the work to all the bloggers that visit other's blogs and are nourished by them."

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http://www.littlesistersdolls.blogspot.com/ - JANELLE

http://yankeelaneprimitives.blogspot.com/ - SUSIE

http://diamonddesignandconsulting.blogspot.com/ - DAVE

http://millercampbelldesigns.com/ - BECKY

I'VE RECIEVED AN AWARD!

THANK YOU, JEANNE!

PLEASE VISIT JEANNE'S BLOG @

http://wildwoodsart.googlepages.com/

My Goodness, My friend has given me a blogsite award. Now I'd like to pass it on to you. You must now pass it on to 7 of your favorites.



Now here's the rules:
1.) Copy and put the Award Logo on your Blog


2.) Add a link to the Person who awarded you


3.)Nominate 7 blogs who haven't received the award yet


4.) Add links to those blogs on your blog (say that 5 times fast!!)


5.) Leave a message for your nominees on their blogs!!

HERE ARE MY CHOICES...

http://www.littlesistersdolls.blogspot.com/ - JANELLE
http://yankeelaneprimitives.blogspot.com/ - SUSIE
http://piecakeprimitives.blogspot.com/ - LORRAINE
http://diamonddesignandconsulting.blogspot.com/ - DAVE
http://www.rabbithollowprims.blogspot.com/ - SUE
http://millercampbelldesigns.com/ - BECKY
http://boneheadstudio.blogspot.com/ - FLORA

ANOTHER NEW PENNY RUG.....

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~ PENNY RUG ~

TWO NEW FLOORCLOTHS FOR YOUR HOME......

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HAPPY SHOPPING!!!

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY 4TH OF JULY 2008...

Photo Credit - Cameron

THOUGHT FOR TODAY.....

REMEMBER, GROWING OLDER IS MANDATORY.

GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL.

We make a Living by what we get,

We make a Life by what we give.

ON THIS DAY - JUNE 7TH..........

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TAHATIAN WOMEN OF THE BEACH

1891

THE MIDDAY NAP

1894

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Eugene Henri Paul Gauguin
Born, 7 June 1848 in Paris France
Died, 8 May 1903 in Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia

AVAILABLE IN MY ONLINE STORE...

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THIS AND OTHER ART AVAILABLE IN MY ONLINE STORE

JUST CLICK ON THE SITE (RIGHT HAND COLUMN)

REMEMBER THOSE WHO SERVED...

GOD BLESS AMERICA

ART IN BLOOM.....

~ WELCOME IN THE SUMMER SEASON ~

GO TO EBAY AND TYPE

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INTO THE SEARCH BOX ON JUNE 1ST.

MEMBERS OF "PRIM AND WHIMSY GIRLS "WILL BE SHOWING WONDERFUL ART & WHIMSY PIECES WITH THE THEME

"ART IN BLOOM"

THE WEEK OF JUNE 1 THROUGH JUNE 7, 2008

MAY FLOWERS.....

“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:

The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:

The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”

Numbers 6:24-26

BEAUTIFUL, GREEN, SOY BEANS.....

My daughter, Nancy, and I have been discussing eating a vegetarian diet. This is something that we've done in the past and found very fulfilling as well as a healthier alternative to what we usually eat. We both feel that now is the time to get started down that path once again.

Nancy prefers vegetarian because of her personal feeling regarding the consumption of animals flesh. I feel that our meat supply is filled with growth hormones and other additives that promote the growth of unhealthy cells in OUR bodies and secondly, I just plain like vegies best!

When we ate vegetarian before, we were fortunate that we had a garden that Dave could grow fresh soy beans in. Now, after quite a search, we've been able to find them frozen and marketed under the name, "edamame".
Here's a little recipe that I just love.
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SOY BEAN STEW.....

2 cups fresh, green soy beans

1 sweet onion, chopped

2 carrots, sliced

4 potatoes, cut into "potato salad" size pieces

1 cup diced, canned tomatoes

1/2 - 1 cup drained can corn or kernels of 2 fresh ears

4-5 cups water

Seasonsing of your choice. I use basil and thyme

S & P

Add all of the above in a large soup pot, bring to a boil then cut down to a simmer. Cook till the vegies are done to your liking. The soy beans will NEVER get soft as other kinds of beans will so don't wait for that to happen. The beans will stay a litle bit nutty.

Serve with a good hot bread of your choice. Our family prefers hot French spread with goat cheese.

MOTHERS' DAY

~ MAMA ~

If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden. - Attributed to Claudia Ghandi

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Of all the hours of day or night

Give me the twilight hour,

When little birds hide out of sight

And every sylvan bower

Is filled with their sweet good night song,

While darkness creeps apace

O'er all the bright blue sky along

And hides the sun's gold face.

That is the hour when Mother dear

Says, "Come, sweetheart," to me,"

And of the earth's great heroes hear

While sitting on my knee."

Upon her arm I rest my hand

And wondrous stories hear,

Until it's time to go to bed,

Tucked in by Mother dear.

By Winifred Sackville Stoner, Jr.