My Perspective On Some Things

I was reading recently on the internet, the only place we can get news since we don't have or want a television. I rarely if ever have the radio on either, even in the car. I usually listen to my CDs of old music from the 60s, 70s and 80s. I try to live a quiet life centered around God. Trust me, I need a lot of work! But I live in the world and try not to be of the world. But this article just floored me.

A "civilized" European country is seeking euthanasia for minors and Alzheimers patients. This is what they are seeking: the law to be extended to minors if they are capable of discernment or affected by an incurable illness or suffering that we cannot alleviate. What child could make this decision?! Have we sunk this low that we would kill our children and older citizens? I'm astounded. I know of a professor at a leading university that advocates killing of children who are Downs even after they're born and have reached a certain age. What a sad commentary. I also shouldn't want to be standing near him when our Savior comes. I'll sometimes find myself weeping for what goes on in the world. That's why I try to not read much about it, keeping my life centered on good instead of evil.
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One of the little girls killed in Connecticut recently was a member of our Church. Her bishop in her ward is the son of a member of my ward. He—our ward member— called my hubby, a leader in our ward, to say he couldn't help with putting together our yearly widows and single ladies Christmas baskets because the little girl's family wants her buried in Utah and their bishop to travel with them to conduct the service. So the bishop called his dad (our ward member) and asked him to come help him get through the service. I imagine it's going to be a very tough day for everyone. Life is so fragile sometimes and we've cried over the tragedy but we have an eternal perspective that we'll all be reunited once again. Sometimes, that's all that can keep some of us going. Me? I'll just let the Lord decide when it's my time to leave this world. I wouldn't have it any other way.

I've heard people ask the eternal question: How come there's so much evil in the world? Well, we believe the Lord allows it to test us. How would we know what was good if we don't know evil? They're complete opposites! Now, don't get me wrong; I hate evil. But it's what we do in life that defines us, not the clothes, the cars, the big homes or celebrity. It's how we live our lives and the good we do. Again, don't get me wrong; I have a lot of repenting and work to do, but I'm trying my best to be a merciful, good person. It's my daily trial in life Trust. me. ;-)
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This is a hotel. Wouldn't you love to stay there?


Sweet and cozy kitchen.


A lovely large bedroom with old wood floors and the most gorgeous lace spread I've ever seen.


I have enough lamps in this house but if I could have one more, it would be like this one. Maybe I'll redo a shade on one. Hmmmm......


This has given me an idea. You can make little crowns with lace by using decoupage and paint and fit them to your kids' heads or add a piece of elastic at the back. I think I'll do one for Caroline and Juliette.


How would you like to have an exquisite bedroom such as this one? Fantastic!


Another quaint cottage with a turret.


This hydrangea is one hundred years old. My hubby saw this and said, "WOW!!"


Cute container for when clipping your roses.


Gorgeous decorated bottles with their very own holder.


Beautiful rose soaps.


Beautiful way to store your laces. I wish I had saved my old spools from laces now.


Talk about isolated! Your own house on your own teensy, tiny island. Going out for a loaf of bread or quart of milk takes on a whole new meaning. ;-)


These have the look of MacKenzie-Childs. I doubt they are as there are so many duplications being made now of their items, but these are still gorgeous.


A Mary Francis designer handbag. It's my favorite one and I'd buy it if it didn't cost almost $300. I think it's absolutely, gorgeously stunning!!!
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Tidbit:
Washington's Mount Rainier was named for a British soldier who fought against the Americans in the Revolutionary War.
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Jubilee Furniture Weekly Update

Though a short week regarding donation pickups – the warehouse is packed with gorgeous furniture!

Jubilee Furniture is open today (Friday) from 1 to 8 and tomorrow (Saturday) from 9 to 4 so hope you can stop in and take a look around!

Here are a few photos of some of the things you’ll find available for purchase!

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very sweet full size canopy bed (does not include mattress and box spring) priced $65; gorgeous mirror leaning at foot of bed is $70; matching dresser w/mirror for $55; matching desk is $45

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this is an amazing 2 door storage piece (72” x 20”) from Room & Board  – part of their Moro collection in solid maple w/shell stain (see more information here) and retails for $2,299 – there are some issues with the finish and where the corners come together (not structural issues but need some wood putty and then staining to match – it’s also missing the inside shelves).  Jubilee Furniture price is $445

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lovely make-up table for $65

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fabulous bench for $300

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amazing oak square table (no leaves) priced $295

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fantastic buffet for $375

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this is a massive – and gorgeous – wardrobe which comes apart for easy transport – which we’re selling for $1,800

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this wonderful hutch is made of butternut wood and is extremely attractive (and very functional) and is priced $925

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like new floral loveseat priced $365

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sofa – some fabric issues – priced $35; matching chair for $20

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sweet smaller black entertainment center for $45

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very nice – and not huge – oak computer desk priced $125

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Rosetta Stone American English CDs which includes levels 1, 2, 3 & 4 – priced $195 for all

Any Christmas knick-knacks we have left are 50% off the already low Jubilee Furniture price!

And with that – a very Happy New Year to you, dear reader!

Beyond The Pale

I was perusing the news on the internet the other day. We all know that one story can lead to another and that's what happened this day.

I clicked over to a UK site to read a story and saw another story on the site, with photos—uuugghhh. The story was about a nudist man opening a spa for nudists. That wasn't the disgusting part. The disgusting part was the news show had him and 3 others, another man and 2 women, on the television show. Nude. All of them. The women had a "paper daisy" pasted on the tip of the breast and they all had their hands in their laps, blocking view of the most private area, which didn't do much disguising.

Now, I have no problem with people who want to run around naked in their own homes or at designated camps, which are out of the sight of others, especially children, but to put them on television for any kid or adult to see goes beyond the pale in my book. Why would a program want to air something so disgusting? Don't dare tell me the human body isn't disgusting! I don't think it is. Displaying it for all to see certainly is though.

I have told friends for years things are going to get worse and they just did. How low can we go? I'm afraid it's not going to get better, but much, much worse. I hope they gave them towels to sit on while on the sofa because I doubt many would want to sit on it after they've been there.
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When I saw these rings I thought they were beautiful. Now we can have colors in our wedding rings.


Lovely lavender cup and saucer.


Yes, I truly love these old vintage sinks.


Lovely decorated cage.


Another gorgeous bottle.


Sweet brooch.


One of my favorite things: laundry drying on a line in the sun.


Darling center piece of bird nests with blue eggs.


Suitcase full of flowers.


Another cottage in the woods.


Romantic soaps.


Colorful window display of old pots with flowers in them.


Just what our roses look like this morning. We had snow last night.


A sweet pink restaurant along a quaint street somewhere in Europe.


Cuter than a button...pink button. ;-)
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Tidbit:In 1954, Brownie Wise was the first woman to appear on the cover of Businessweek. Who was Brownie Wise? A housewife who made Tupperware what it is today. She didn't invent it, just came up with the idea of home parties.
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