The difficult part is deciding what color Scrubbies I want this time. Last order, I got purple which is so pretty. I look forward to new ones and some spring cleaning and making nice but I may just take whatever Kathy has on hand. I like to have 2 in the sink and several to send along to Aunt Dorothy. Perhaps several more to have on hand as spares. CLICK HERE and find info for ordering and look around all of Kathy Vilseck's articles.

Daylight Savings Time begins on March 14th for us. I asked Google but got a load of pages that each gave a different date. I tried Bing. com and did find an official page with dates for every state, country, etc. It wasn't listed first but at least was on the opening page. They don't make it easy to find what you want. When google first began, you got a dozen pages of porn sites before you got one hit for what you were looking for.

Stacy Artis is sharing an update with us. Megan and Tim are both sick and Stacy is a bit ragged around the edges. Sunshine does help. CLICK HERE and look for the latest and then browse all her articles and writings. Thank you Stacy.

Find Arlene's Fused Glass section, Page 14, in her Artwork Collections. She has added some beautiful bracelets and necklaces that are worth taking a look. Made me wish to order some... thank you Arlene. CLICK HERE

Find an Update from Nancy Thompson, CLICK HERE. And enjoy as she writes about their life just now. Okay, I cried but it was just so good to hear from her.  She and Tim are both so very brave. Thank you Nancy.

Fresh Giggles, CLICK HERE. And look inside Back Woods Home for the latest page.

Look for Arlene's artwork, the new page 20 and you will find this year's collection of decorated birdhouses and some treasures of trowels. Too pretty to put into the dirt. Or just CLICK HERE. She says: I notice a memory I wrote about my grandmother has just been published, CLICK HERE.

Carl Correll has a beautiful new stained glass items. CLICK HERE and look for Page 4 and the jewelry box. Or look at the items for sale on Yessy. The newest is #1 but you can browse. Thank you Carl.

Pam Porterfield has lots of new photos. Her cats and dogs and the cutest of pygmy goats. Oh my. CLICK HERE and look for where it says New Photos!!! Buy some Avon, she's a sales rep. and will so appreciate your business. Thank you Pam.

Got a message back from Chanel. She has had a very bad year and is nowhere near being able to be write again. She needs our prayers and best wishes.

Since I subscribe to the newsletter sent out by the San Diego Zoo, I enjoy looking through all their fine sections. CLICK HERE and look for the zoo's newbies. They are just so cute ! The page used to be called Pets but now includes all animals.

Gary, The Dollar Stretcher, shares an article about paying your mortgage off early and this will teach you how to do it and what not to do. CLICK HERE and find the latest. Look in the current and past questions and answers. Browse and visit the website. Lots of great information. Thank you Gary.

A Timeless Treasure Photography has a new look. CLICK HERE to see it all. If you are in their neighborhood, give them a try. You won't regret it ! Jenni Lynch is Wanda's daughter and Kaity's mama. Go to the website and look in the Contests section. They are showing the cutest little dog who did win.

Narita Siegel is sharing LOTS of new photos. CLICK HERE and look to the bottom of the page for all the collections of photos. It's a long page but the puppies are oh so cute. Click on the logo at the top of the page to visit her website. You might find you want to buy a well-trained Australian Shepherd.

CLICK HERE  Look inside Pam Porterfield's Groaners at the top part of the Giggles page. Find a new page full of giggles, #21, also sent in by Pam with Real Country Life. Then find the link at the top for going to the Backwoods Home Magazine's newsletter humor, go on to the online humor and the latest is on page 19 but it came in last week. Enjoy.

Weather Reports: Nita, Arlene, Wanda

Think you need a Payday Loan? CLICK HERE and look at the top right column.

Gill has started writing a column for a place called Eden Valley Messenger in England. CLICK HERE. Find a link for visiting the articles page but don't forget to go to her blog to see how and what she is doing. Looks like Molly may be returned to the shelter from which she was new adopted. Poor girl, she needs ? so much $ to take care of her allergies. Beware: Gill now has music playing and unless you want to listen to it, you'll need to turn off your speakers. I didn't care for her choice of music but you might.

I spent the time to check out all the Crafting websites that are listed in our Homespun Creations pages. Many were gone but some just had a new address and there are still a lot to enjoy looking through. CLICK HERE. The website list is about halfway down the page. The Cannon site's crafts were all gone so I looked around and found some others, even another paperdoll page.

Go see Arlene's pages. She has a new line called Arlene Sez and it is so cute. In her special features pages look on her Cafe Press where the latest appears on T-shirts, mugs, totes and note cards. Click on the link at the top of this page. The Yessy page shows her latest painting.  And her Helium page features her latest article on how to make your cut rose blooms last longer. Go to Arlene's weather page, you can see the photos she took of the snow. Just scroll down the page.

Donna Schmidtke sent in some photos of she and her daughter and her husband.  CLICK HERE to read her many items and articles. Visit her website and place your order for her beautiful Christmas Stockings. She also specializes in capturing old designs you might have and want to use. Thank you Donna. (Check out the Testimonials from her happy customers.)

The February Birthdays and Anniversaries are posted. CLICK HERE  to see.

Notice the link above: Blogs Around the World. It's new and is a list of folks with Blogs. If you have a blog and would like to be included, let me know. If you know someone who would like to join, tell them about PhancyPages and have them send me an email. Not all blogs ask for your comments but some do.

Ever heard of Illuminated Letters? Arlene has taken up the study and work. She is getting really good at the detailing and gold flake work. My goodness. CLICK HERE and look for page 18. They are for sale on Yessy. You'll find a link for that, too.

Please welcome Cherry Edwards in Washington State. She sent in some photos of the Bald Eagles they see to share with us. CLICK HERE for now we'll have her in the Wildbird Watching section. Thank you Cherry.

Take a look at Arlene Wright-Correll's Collections and then Artwork page to see her just added page of Illuminated Letters. The first begins a new section. Most interesting and beautiful work. Look for the Gallery of Fine Art and Page 18. CLICK HERE. Have you seen Arlene's Special Features page? CLICK HERE

Narita sent a weather note along with a photo of the snow they received. She had spotted the Sandhill Cranes and that marks fall of last year. I have added the note to her ongoing words about the cranes. CLICK HERE. Thank you Narita.

See Arlene's latest painting. It's for sale on  Yessy. CLICK HERE to go see.

Randy wanted to make fried chicken wings from a recipe he'd found in a Betty Crocker cookbook. When we first tried the recipe, we used the Five Spice Powder that it called for. But we didn't like that taste. We had it again this evening, Sunday, and I found a recipe for the Five Spice Blend. I was surprised at what goes into making it 5 spices but used the only one that we had on hand. Oh my, that was sure good.  CLICK HERE and look for A Recipe for Five Spice Powder.

Everything Thanksgiving, Everything Christmas and Celebrating a New  Year, more added every year, images this year. CLICK HERE. Thank you ClickArt.

Our thanks to Pamela at Real Country Life for sharing a nice giggle maker. CLICK HERE and look for page 19. Thank you Pam.

Becky Taylor has shared her recipe for Carmel Shortbread Squares. She mentions that they should be cut into small 1 inch squares since they are so rich. Sounds so good. CLICK HERE and look for her recipe section. Thank you Becky.

Our New York Kathy sent an update along with a recipe for her Russian Beet Soup and it sounds so very good. CLICK HERE and enjoy all her notes. Thank you Kathy.

Carl Evans has added a new item. Such fun to read his work. CLICK HERE. Thank you Carl. And some notes to describe the great weather.

Check out Jenni Lynch's new page. CLICK HERE and see all that is new in the world of photography.

Patti Love has sent along photos of the beautiful gardens of this past and other seasons. The garden photos are now on a separate page. CLICK HERE. Look through all her photos and articles. Thank you Patti.

Arlene Wright-Correll sent in an item called Mowing the Grass. CLICK HERE to view the Support Freedom pages and then visit her pages and browse her wonderful items. Look at the top of this page for her Arlene's Week page.

Look on Becky Taylor's page to find a recently added item of Mirth. CLICK HERE and look around while you are there. Find many fine items.

Look above for Arlene's Week Section and find new recipes and another article about fused glass. Thank you Arlene.

Becky Whitford has a new article titled The Backyard Flock and then Some. Excellent information about raising a flock and creating a new business she is happy with. CLICK HERE and looked for the Featured Article. Thank you Becky.

Arlene sent in a photo taken in 1918. CLICK HERE and look for the Human Statue of Liberty. Thank you Arlene.

Nancy Thompson and her husband are doing well. She had written a bit and we so appreciate her staying in touch. The newspaper article met its limit on line so I have a new link that will let you read the item. CLICK HERE and enjoy her words. Thank you Nancy.

Arlene sent in a photo account of the terrified Giant Panda babies after a bad earthquake in China. CLICK HERE and look for Pets Humor. Thank you Arlene.

Becky Taylor sent in a giggle maker and a recipe for Zucchini Pizza Casserole that sounds so good. CLICK HERE to check them out. Thank you Becky. She is also looking for a recipe called Salt Pickles. If you have it, please let me know.

A fellow named Paul Mallory had to leave his best friend behind. Read the story that Carol Herzig sent to share with us. CLICK HERE and keep a box of Kleenex handy. Thank you Carol.

Carl Correll has a new item that is oh so pretty. CLICK HERE Look for page 3 of the Artwork Collection and see where to buy your own. Page 4 is a new page with a beautiful addition but that item is already sold. Browse through all his beautiful Stained Glass works.

National Geographic's newsletter posted a newly found huge cave in Vietnam. CLICK HERE and look to the Places Around the World. Then look for Page One and near the bottom find Vietnam. Some excellent photos and description. Lots and lots to read and see. Browse but let me know if you find places that are no longer active links. Our local state park was promoting their park and others in the area as the best places to go for a vacation this year. They were showing all the folks splashing in the river on a very hot day. Such cold water from the springs.

Pam Porterfield at Real Country Life sent in a photo. Oh so CUTE.  CLICK HERE and look for her New Articles Section. Now we want one of those. Or two or three.

Arlene Wright-Correll, artist of world renown, sent in an item titled Who is an American. CLICK HERE. Thank you Arlene.

Check out Narita's weather, CLICK HERE and while you are there, visit her website and see the working dogs she raises.

Becky Taylor has sent in new photos of Buster and Calie. She tried to get some shots when they were awake but they are doing what cats do best. Sleeping. Look down the page for a page with their kitten photos. Look at the top of her page for the recipe section and check out her new recipe for Four Layer Bars. Yummy. CLICK HERE. Thank you Becky.

Look to the top of this page for the link to the Arlene's Week Page... See what she has been doing.

Kathy Vilseck took photos of the Tulip Poplar tree that fell into their pond. Find 2 photos and notes. She has taken the white Scrubbies off her list of colors available since she can no longer obtain the material. Hey, my favorite is purple anyway. CLICK HERE to see her pages and check out those Scrubbies. I bought one of her hand crocheted baby blankets and sent it to Anna Joyce. It is an heirloom item and so nice since we are not able to send birthday and Christmas presents. Thank you Kathy ! There are pictures of Harley and the Ducks on two pages, one at the bottom of Part I and then a separate spot just below that on the list, just photos...

Narita Siegel would like to share a problem that is affecting their being able to raise dogs. "http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/jun09/090615f.asp Maybe you can let others know about these potential laws trying to limit our freedoms. This trend is sweeping the nation.  If you have time read about what is happening to our rural way of life.  I'm not hard core but tail docking is part of a long standing tradition in the Aussie breed.  It is part of our breed standard.  As you can see it is wide spread around the country among various breeds. Thanks for listening. They are trying to eliminate people from docking tails and breeding altogether. " We thank you Narita.

Chanel had sent an interview she did for someone with a Farmer's Market we think is in her area. Nothing we didn't already know but nice. CLICK HERE. Thank you Chanel. A link to her Blog is on the upper right side.

Are you a fisherperson? Are you always looking for great places to go? I know that in Texas when you vacation at one of the State Parks, you don't need a fishing license. It's included, just bring your pole and  tackle. Calling ahead for a reservation would help as well. Not in Texas, just call and see what is available  in your state.

BestNest Newsletter had an excellent article about feeding the wild birds during the summer. CLICK HERE and look under resources for the latest addition. I had put a link on my birdwatching page for Wikipedia but when I went to look up photos on Sparrows, the different types all had the exact same photo. Not good. Not one photo of the sparrow we have.

The Mars Hoax is going around again. CLICK HERE to read the NASA report. Every year at this time, someone picks up on the item and starts sending it around. Don't believe it.

I found a list of links to websites with information on wisely using electricity. CLICK HERE. The one at the top of the list is what I have just added.

I was reading our monthly rural electric company's magazine and found a page of links to sites with information about best using electricity. Several of the links did not work so they were left out but you will find some good info. CLICK HERE.

P. Allen Smith Newsletter had an interesting article about Herb Crafts this week. CLICK HERE and look to the Herb Section and then to the bottom of it for Herb Crafts. I will keep looking for more such  items.

Don't you love Arlene's birdhouses? CLICK HERE and visit page 7 of the gallery to see the  updated birdhouse page. In their neighborhood, they are the folks with all the  birdhouses. Look above to find the link to Arlene's Week and see all that  keeps her busy.

Snow photos is now titled Awesome Weather Photos to include others. CLICK HERE Thanks to Arlene for sending in hers.

This is the CDC page. Look to the right side for the H1N1 green square. They have the info on how to be careful and not spread it around. CLICK HERE. Remember that while it is extremely contagious, it is a fairly mild flu, less deadly than the usual flu virus we see during any normal year. But it should be treated and we do have the medicine and doctors. Did you see that TV item where the crew went to the rural part of Mexico City where this originated? There was no running water, they could not wash their hands. But the network only ran the piece one time. Don't hurt anyone's feelings. And don't show the pig farm and standing nasty water but they did mention it. Yuck.

Mr. Obama wants to cut expenses so he wanted Vets to pay for their own medical expenses. CLICK HERE. He said, hey they volunteered to fight in a war. It wasn't like they were drafted. Our thanks to Arlene for passing this along. The media did not report it.

Find a new section just added. It's all things concerning women's health issues. Okay, some are things that men get, too. CLICK HERE. Please help me add to this section.

Arlene Wright-Correll sent an item called A Sack Lunch. CLICK HERE and enjoy the latest addition. Thank you Arlene. (A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'United States of America' for an amount of 'up to and including my life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it.) This is from the article.

Stacy Artis is a GRANDMA ! ! She has written for us a fine update and included some awesome photos of her beautiful granddaughter, Sora. CLICK HERE to visit and see the latest. Browse her past posts and articles, even recipes. Thank you Stacy. We were sure missing you.

Our New York State Kathy has written an update. CLICK HERE to see what is happening at her house. She has included notes on making wonderful tea. Thank you Kathy.

Nancy Thompson has written another chapter in her series Life with the Colonel, Alzheimer's, Life and Grace. It breaks my heart the obstacles now present in their lives. Our prayers continue. CLICK HERE. Thank you Nancy for sharing.

I got the Scrubbies I ordered from Kathy Vilseck. I made my old one last for way too long and it was limp and heavy with minerals. My new one floats and is  doing one fine job of scrubbing my old dirty dishes. Thank you Kathy, CLICK HERE to visit her pages, read her articles and order your own Scrubbies. She makes the very best Scrubbies but then she is the Scrubbie Lady.

Arlene has some fine new fused glass bottles that you can enjoy seeing. Look in her What's New section above and look for Page Fourteen of her Art Gallery.

Patti Love has new photos of the early plants in her gardens. And then on the 5th, it snowed ! ! CLICK HERE, and look at the top part of the page for the new 2009 Flowers and Garden. On her Weather Page, you will find more notes and photos of the snow. 

Kathy Vilseck has written Part III of the Parade of Ducks. CLICK HERE. She also mentioned that there will be more photos soon. I was out of Scrubbies so I am ordering extras this time. How is your supply. Thank you Kathy.

Send me an email with your snow report, your spring weather report and any photos you would like to share. We have had no snow this season. There was that one night with just a tad of sleet, ice and you might call it snow. But less than 1/2 of an inch hardly counts as a blizzard. (It doesn't even count as usable moisture.)

Becky Taylor sent in a History Exam. CLICK HERE. See what you remember though some things I'd never heard before. Thank you Becky.

Look for new giggles. CLICK HERE. Send in your funnies.

Did you notice Nancy Thompson's new cat, Lu, is our Pet of the Month? She is on the top of the opening page. Looks like Sly's twin sister. Thank you Nancy. Lu was rescued from an uncertain fate.

The Snow Photos Section has a new page. CLICK HERE to see the new photo of great granddaughter, Anna Joyce. It is added to the photo that Pam Porterfield is sharing with us. Brr. Cold stuff. Thank you Pam. I've added it to what Cherry Edwards sent in last week. Send me your snow photos as attachments on your email or on the message itself.

Cherry Edwards lives in Spokane, Washington. She was enjoying telling of how much snow they'd received when I asked if she'd like to share with everyone. CLICK HERE to see some awesome photos of their 61 inches in just December. Thank you Cherry. We  hope you will be a regular contributor.

Rick Love (OLDGUNS) has written a new article about his collection of old guns. CLICK HERE and look for Model 1903 Springfield Rifle. Thank you Rick. There are some excellent photos.

Kathy Vilseck had a trying holiday season but she sent a few weather notes, CLICK HERE. And she gave me the okay to use an item she written about how to use a Scrubbie and make your cleaning chore easier. CLICK HERE and enjoy. Look for the Testimonials page. Thank you Kathy. Don't forget, visit her Scrubbies page and order what you need today.

Donna Schmidtke has an update CLICK HERE and see all her pages and access her website. She is busy with custom orders for her World Famous Heirloom Christmas Stockings. She can capture old patterns and recreate them on new stockings. You will need to place your order early for this coming season. Thank you Donna. She makes each of the grandkids a stocking when they are born.

NEVER, NEVER open any online postcard or greeting card even when it says it is from someone you know. It will bring you a virus that will take lots of money and work to remove. Never use one of the online offers to correct the problem. They are the ones who created the virus in the first place. Send a separate email to the person whose name you know and let them know that you cannot open the item. They probably know nothing about the danger. 123greetings . com has been around a long time but it can sure destroy your entire computer.

Look above for Arlene's new page where I put all her new items. This week she has some fine new articles for your reading pleasure. Go see. Look at the top of this page to find the link.

Carl Correll has been featured in Birds and Blooms magazine. Look on page 3 and see the beautiful stained glass birdhouse that you can order for yourself and to give as a gift to a bird loving friend or relative. CLICK HERE

Becky Whitford has started a new collection of stories. Look in the top section right below her Homeschooling pages. It is called "Stories from the Old Homeplace" and find the second in the series added this week. She has also written the part two in of Sourdough, Not Just for Bread articles. Find it as a special feature pair. CLICK HERE. Thank you Becky. I can just smell the yeasty aroma of the sourdough. Ummm. Catch up on any of her articles you've not read yet. Most interesting.

I found an excellent page at the Black & Decker website with lots and lots of project ideas and helpful information. CLICK HERE and enjoy looking around.

CLICK HERE to find a new page full of savings ideas. 

Never give chocolate to your dog. Find a new recipe for a sweet treat that is safe and also my original Doggie Yum Yum recipe. CLICK HERE and look for the recipes.

Brain Bender from Brain Connection CLICK HERE (right side of page)

Watch out for Chase Credit Card company. CLICK HERE to read about our bad experiences.

Unique Business Opportunity: Find Freedom in Glass and Love What You Do! Start your own stain glass school and studio business. Click Here to Read More

Would you like to write and post a Tribute to Our Troops? Give them praise and honor. Send me an email CLICK HERE. CLICK HERE to visit the Support our Troops Section. Have you found photos and websites to share? We thank Becky Taylor and Kathy Vilseck (The Scrubbie Lady) for their contributions.

About a website called PC Problem Eraser (for a problem with your "registry" or perhaps, it is working too slow) and the newsletter ArcaMax. CLICK HERE to read my notes. It's all a scam, they create a problem and want you to pay them to "fix" it. Use extreme caution.

Nancy Boswell has added her anniversary date to our list of those celebrating. CLICK HERE to see if you are on the list so your dates can be posted as they occur.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHARE your own words, some recipes, some help to those asking? CLICK HERE. 

Scott McAlpine has sold the big acreage he had for sale but does still have several  5 acre tracts. CLICK HERE to see what is still available. This is in Ohio!!

Weather Reports CLICK HERE! Quit Smoking? CLICK HERE!    In the Spotlight? CLICK HERE!

Support Freedom CLICK HERE  Homeschooling CLICK HERE ! Recipes CLICK HERE