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    T Tuesday: National Coffee Day edition

    September 29, 2015 - By 

    I’m quickly linking up with Elizabeth and Bleubeard this morning.

    National Coffee Day

    Coffee for T stands for Tuesday works for me!

    T stands for Tuesday

    Before I head off for another action packed Tuesday I had to share with you my colorful carrots…

    not so colorful carrots

    Look what happened to the purple ones when I peeled them!!

    I’m not sure how often I’ll be participating with T stands for Tuesday in the coming months. Tuesdays are super hard for me if I want to do more than post and run. I hope you’ll still stop by from time to time…I’ll do the same for you…

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    T Tuesday: end of season edition

    September 15, 2015 - By 

    Ah here we are…the end of summer. Gardening is all but done. Leaves are turning and falling at a rapid pace around here. The birds and critters are frantically storing food for the long winter. IMG_0614

    I ripped out the plants from the home gardens yesterday. I still have plants in my in-laws garden that will come out next weekend.canningI’ve been canning like crazy. More spicy beans and salsa. I’m really looking forward to breaking into those jars come the dead of winter!!

    I also have to share my colorful carrots.carrots

    Aren’t they pretty!! I sampled a couple and they are quite tasty. These are going in my next beef roast dinner. YUM!

    My important phone call I mentioned last week came but not with the results I had hoped for. Such a bummer!!! I really thought I had that job! I even had gotten a tour of “my work space” at the end of the interview.

    BAH!! Anyway…moving on…

    Since I don’t have a regular gig to go to, I’ll continue to do my on-call subbing. At least that leaves time for art!

    I’ve actually done a bit of creating! Will wonders never cease! IMG_0617I completed one art journal page and just need to put the  final touches on a second. Waiting for paint and glue to dry. The above page isn’t my favorite but I was just happy that I still had the drive to create.

    I’ll be meeting with some friends for breakfast today…real casual. Likely head there after working out…seriously casual. 🙂 Not exactly sure what the rest of the day holds for me…other than a shower. HA!

    What are you doing today?

  • Blog - Outdoors

    T Tuesday: harvest edition

    August 11, 2015 - By 

    Hello! I made it for T stands for Tuesday…I was beginning to think that I’d be missing it until school starts. I still won’t guarantee I’ll be here every week but I’ll certainly try my level best to join in the fun.

    T Tuesday: harvest edition| Halle's Hobbies

    I’ve been collecting seeds from my Cleome plant now that I know what it’s called. I’m guessing there will be a bunch of volunteers starting under the deck next Spring though since so may seed pods broke open before I noticed.

    T Tuesday: harvest edition| Halle's Hobbies

    Look at the pretty tomatoes on the vine. I’ve been having Caprese salad for lunch each day. The fresh mozzarella likely isn’t the best for the waistline but you’ve got to eat those tomatoes when they are at their peak!

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    This was my harvest photos from the last two days! YUM!! Look at that ridiculous cucumber though…I finally just picked the dumb thing since it’s been that size for a week.

    T Tuesday: harvest edition| Halle's HobbiesI also so happy with the way my little flower garden is doing this year…

    T Tuesday: harvest edition| Halle's Hobbies

    The pots are so nice and full.

    Little J and I are off to the salon to get haircuts in a little while. I’m thinking I’m going to get 5-6 inches cut off. I’m tired of constantly having my hair in a ponytail or bun. Big J just endured almost 2 hours in the orthodontist chair this morning…poor kid.  We’ll have to bring home him some ice cream to sooth his sore mouth.

    What are you doing today?