Edie Wadsworth

My fall wreath….not my favorite….could use some updating….
this is my M.O. with fakes,   lots of grasses in pretty containers……
more grass…..with some added depth….
I love this container and love it hanging on the wall….and love the towels, especially the font of the ‘W’ monogram……. and  love the green wall….I LOVE IT ALL…..I love my house….Okay?
This is my “Pamela Anderson”  of fakes…..the feathers,  the curves…..I love this one.   What is this all about you ask?   Well,  one of my favorite blog sites is featuring fake plants this week.

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“Well,  I just heard…..the news today……it seems my life…….is gonna change
I close my eyes,  begin to pray……as tears of joy……stream down my face….
With arms wide open,   under the sunlight,    welcome to this place…….
I’ll show you everything…….With arms wide open……now everything has changed…..

I’ll show you love……I’ll show you everything……With arms wide open.”

https://www.lifeingraceblog.com/2008/09/53/

I’m scanning old pics in to make Taylor some fun stuff for graduation.   This is him at age 3,  isnt’ he soooo cute?  Where does the time go?
My girls would have no chance of learning anything after lunch if it weren’t for this 12 ounce wonder.   I’m picky about it too…….must be really cold…..in the can…..with a straw!
After we decoupaged these clipboards,  Emme told me I was the best art teacher ever.    Denise, you better keep those ideas comin’…..
My storage solution for my costume jewelry,  which incidently comprises all my jewelry……a candle holder….
This is how my girls entertain themselves when school is over and I go into a semi-catatonic state for an hour….a girl walking a dog……pretty creative…..so much for learning math with these blocks!
One of my favorite “homeschool”  purchases…..these adorable lunch trays from Target.   It adds an air of officialness to our school….we have lunch trays…..it’s really school…..
These two both have birthdays coming up this week.    Emme will be 8 and Caiti, sweet 16;  which explains my next two fav fotos…..
my favorite wine glasses……aren’t these lovely?   the color,  the pattern,  and even better when filled with below beverage…..
My favorite wine……I know what you’re thinking,  it’s like $3 per case.   But it’s so good.   Where did I discover it?   At communion.     Who did I have to ask to get the exact brand?  My pastor.    ” Um,   I know this seems like a crazy question,  and one you get a lot,   but exactly what kind of wine is that, pastor?”     It was funny.   He seemed amused.   But it goes well with everything……pasta,  beef,  chicken,  crappy football teams,  almost 16 yo’s who think they’re 30, that certain time of month….really almost anything!  Happy Friday!   Try some Mogen David tonight….with whatever you’re  having.

I don’t like politics. I usually find politics at best necessary and only at times,  interesting. This happens to be one of those interesting times; no matter what happens from here, it’s destined to be a historic election. Sarah Palin, who I am honestly quite impressed with, has made what was turning out to be bland political soup a spicy flavorful, bring-tears-to-your-eyes gumbo. (I always end up at food, somehow). So, how do you sift through all the rhetoric and political-speak? From the economy to ANWAR to Iraq to health care to the enviroment……..how can you make it all make sense and leave the voting booth justified that you have “loved your neighbor”? That is what we’re called to do isn’t it? Love the Lord with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. Loving my neighbor is not always easy….maybe even the hardest part is trying to figure out ‘who’ my neighbor is. I think ultimately I must love and defend those who are the most vulnerable in our society with no obvious way to care for themselves. And that is why I sift through every other issue with a sort of ambivalence that mirrors the murky understanding most of us have about political issues. But, when it comes to life…..now that’s a serious matter. It’s pretty clear to me. God gives life and He alone should take it away. I have some personal experience in this area which only heightens my sensibilities.  It’s been my experience in the medical field that women who, usually in the face of poor counseling and external pressure, make the decision to abort, live with a horrific guilt and shame that is impossible to overcome, save the grace of God. This Obama-McCain video from Saddleback Church seals the deal for me. Obama is not sure when a person acquires ‘her’ basic human rights…..and McCain is quite sure…..at conception. I could hibernate till November and go straight to the voting booth without hearing or seeing one more debate or interview. I would plug my ears or something, but I think it’s gonna be way too much fun for that. I’ve learned what I need to learn about the candidates though. John McCain is willing to love the little “neighbors” that get no say and I will be privileged to help him give them a voice.
Okay, there….no more politics.