Sedum Morganianum better known as Donkey's Tail

I have a plant which I originally got from my mother.  We always called it Donkey's Tail.

"Donkey tail (Sedum morganianum), also known as burro's tail or lamb's tail, is a succulent plant with fleshy, cylindrical foliage that hangs over the side of a container. The tubular, tail-shaped stems can grow up to 3 feet long, making the plant a good candidate for hanging baskets. Donkey tail plant is low-maintenance and appropriate for beginning gardeners, but interesting enough to keep gardening pros satisfied." source and read more

This is my Donkey's Tail

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May 20 2013 a day we'll remember

Those of you who are my friends on my personal Facebook page already know what I am about to say.  

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Pinterest in your toolbar in 5 easy steps

Did you know you can have a Pinterest button on your toolbar?

I had a Pinterest button my toolbar, but it quit working so I 'had' to on a search to find how to fix it.  It is GREAT for pinning when the site doesn't have it's own pin button.

I ran across this site; Pin League 

Their instructions are written for Firefox (which I use) and for the older version of Pinterest.  Since I have the newer version of Pinterest, I thought I would offer the instructions here.  You do not have to have Firefox to follow these instructions.  
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100 years of life

Can you imagine what one would have seen in 100 years of life?  

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My bestest girlfriend Emily (we've been friends since Kindergarten) has a grandma turning 100 in April, 2013.  She would like to be able to give her grandma 100 birthday cards for her birthday.  Would you be willing to send her a card?  If you would please leave a comment with a way I can contact you with a mailing address. Personally I think it would be neat to have a couple of cards from outside the United States.  (On a side note: My husband's grandma is turning 100 in August 2013!  His other grandma is 97'ish).

There have been 17 different US Presidents in the last 100 years.

I found a list of highlights of the past 100 years here. I have listed a few that I found most interesting. This list went only through 2000.  What have you found most interesting in the last 13 years?  I have added a few others to the initial list I felt worth mentioning.


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I did it!!!

Ever since I started my new job back in December 2012 I've been walking with some new friends.  We've been walking once a week up Tumamoc Hill in Tucson.  If you ever want a cardio workout that does not involve a dance class, a gym, or your living room... take a walk UP Tumamoc Hill! 

You gain 730 feet in elevation on the 1.5 mile walk / hike up the hill.  The hill is "fire road paved."  Meaning it's not the smoothest or widest paved road, but it is paved.  Once in awhile you do have to move over for a vehicle coming down, or going up the one vehicle wide road. 

Tumamoc Hill at 3108 feet, is located west of downtown Tucson, Arizona and is home to many radio, television, and public safety transmitters. The University of Arizona (UA) owns a 340-acre preserve and leases another 509 acres as a research and education facility. The Steward Observatory maintains a small astronomical observatory with a 20-inch telescope on the hill. Besides being a prominent landmark, Tumamoc Hill has a long and varied history, and is currently an important site for ecological and anthropological research as well as a refuge and an opportunity for the people of Tucson. (source)

I am sadly very much out of shape.  It has taken me since mid-late December, once a week, to today to make it to the top!!!  Once you no longer get a workout from walking up and down Tumamoc... you can start running it just like so many others do.  

Do you see the deer?  We saw these last week on the side of the road.  They're so used to people they didn't even budge!

 

Here's a close-up.  These were with my cell phone at dusk... sorry the quality is not that good.

Hey, it's ME! At the top of Tumamoc Hill!!

It's me again... only this time you can see the views of the city behind me.

 

The views are SPECTACULAR! When you're in town... meet us at Tumamoc Hill, 5 p.m. You can walk with us.  If you're slow, like me, you can walk with me.  If you're speedy like my friends, you can walk with them. 






 
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Red Hats

Earlier I showed you the Spider Web Afghans I made for my grandsons for Christmas.  They have had a lot of cold this winter.  There was at least 3 weeks if not a month where their highs during the day was not above freezing!  Ugh.  As much as I miss them... I am truly glad I do not live there anymore!  

I had PLENTY of red yarn left over from the afghan projects so I thought to myself, "What else can I make? Hmmm...???"  As I was trolling the Internet one day... I saw patterns for a Spider Web hat and a Red Bird hat... and it set my gears in motion! I called my daughter and asked her what the boys would enjoy the most... she said one of each.

(I apologize for the pictures... I was a bit behind in getting the hats to the grandboys and I took these the night before I mailed them. The lighting wasn't the best.)
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Blue Dog

Do you ever look at the clouds?

Do you ever think about what the shapes look like to you?

What about the spaces in between the clouds?

I got out of my car the other day and looked up.  This is what I saw. I immediately thought, "That looks like a dog!" 

Do you see the dog?  He even has a tail!  

I point out below (the page break) why I see a dog... 

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How to Backup Your Blogger Blog

I was conversing with a blog friend awhile back, and sadly they were having troubles with their blog.  (Haven't we all at one time or another?)  I asked if she'd backed up her blog and she responded, "No. How do you do that?"  Here is what I told her:

From your home page click Design (top right)

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Lost Dog - Looking for Stormy

I saw this on Facebook tonight.  My heart breaks so much for animals.  I wanted to share with you. It is my meager attempt at helping find Stormy.

This dogs owner died traveling from northern California to Winnemucca. The family is grieving the loss and would like to get their dog back. Unknown where the dog got out of the car, no chip, collar and tags still in vehicle at time of death. Much loved. Here are the phone numbers (712)-579-6263 or 541-482-1441 please call with any sightings, this dog could be in N. California or Nevada Female, 6 years, intact but never had a litter. She is a Landseer Newfoundland. Please share.

In the comments of this photo post was, "Here is the original post for Stormy: http://ricknbaby0076.blogspot.com/2013/01/looking-for-stormy-please-help-us-mend.html " Some information from this post, "This post is a plea to anyone who may have seen Stormy and Jim on or about December 4, 2012. to contact this blog via comment section. The dog was last seen checking into a motel with her owner in Williams California, the motel owner remembers them.  Through phone conversations it's determined they may have driven towards San Francisco, after getting on the wrong freeway ramp.  There is no documentation of seeing the dog with Jim after Williams California, but they did leave together.  At some point Jim turned back towards Reno Nevada, heading for Winnemucca, Nv. He ended his journey on this earth in Winnemucca...."

(For those that don't know... I lived in Winnemucca for 26 years.  Maybe that is why this tugs at my heart so much.)

"Stormy is six years old, they have had her since she was 6 weeks old.  She has not been neutered, but she has never had a litter.  Many shelters don't even know what a Landseer Newfoundland looks like, and list them as Saint Bernard mixes.  She did weigh about 130 but may have lost weight due to conditions on the road. The family remains in Ashland Oregon, I have only stepped in to spread the word.  Stormy has 5 children and a widow who need her, we can get her home, yes we can.  Remember that breed rescues transport far and wide so please share......"

 I see by the comments on this post that as of January 27, 2013 Stormy has not been found.

 

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Hanging a Towel

At an after Christmas sale for 2011 (January 2012) I bought this Christmas towel from a friend selling At Home. 

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