A few facts on Friday

Hello again,

 So what did we do on our sabbatical you ask?  

Well - believe me - you sure have more hours in the day when you don't spend most of them admiring things on Pinterest.

I read tons of books: 

The whole Cat Who series as well as a good number of the Mrs. Murphy Mysteries.

I also read a series  the Ocean Breeze Novels by Sherryl Woods

I cleaned my house up real good and worked on some of the front yards landscaping issues

I even did a little crafting;.

I bought this paper mache mannequin at an auction the summer of 2012  - I finally got her finished

I made this super cute fairy outfit for my grand niece, for her birthday.
They said she loved it.   So I'm glad

And if your wondering what Genghis did. - - just take a look at the top of this picture.  He would just wear himself out snoopervising and have to catch a nap or two or three.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Hugs,

Penny

Back to School

Hello everyone,

     I know!   It's been awhile since last I posted - but that doesn't mean, I didn't think of all of you.  I was taking a sabbatical from the computer.  I really needed to set better boundaries and priorities for myself.  Spent too much time on the computer and not enough time on anything else.  For now Genghis and I are back on a trial basis - to see if I can avoid all the distractions the Internet offers.  You know what I mean - Like Pinterest to name only one. 

     School started yesterday - in my neck of the woods - so I thought it only fitting that my first post should be along that same train of thought.

copied from my 1961 Ideals Scrap Book (book)

also copied from my 1961 Ideals Scrap Book (book)

   Hope you all have a great day.

Hugs,

Penny

May Is "National Stroke Awareness Month'

Hello everyone,

I didn't want too many days of the month to go by without posting about this very thought worthy event. 

 May is " National Stoke Awareness Month "

In this day and age - Strokes can happen to anyone.  We need to be aware of the signs and educate others of the sign - because with quick medical attention we can lower the risk of disability and death.


About 795,000 people in the U.S. will have a stroke this year, that translates into one stoke every 40 seconds. Yet most people cannot identify stroke warning signs or risk factors and most of those strokes are preventable--some studies indicate that up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented.

. Did You Know?

· Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S.
· Stroke is a leading cause of adult long-term disability.
· By 2030, it is estimated that 4 million people will have had a stroke. This is nearly 25 percent higher than 2010 estimates.
· Stroke is an emergency! It’s important to learn stroke warning signs and how to respond to them. If given within three hours of the first symptom, there is an FDA-approved clot-buster medication that may reduce long-term disability for the most common type of stroke.


The National Stroke Association offers a Stroke Awareness Resource Center with free downloadable stroke education information, graphics and ways to get involved in raising awareness.

Use FAST to remember the warning signs of stroke:

Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?

Time: If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Hugs,

Penny

Happy May Day

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Happy Valentines Day

Hello evfurryone,
Purrs & headbutts to you.  Have a very Happy Valentines day.

Purrs,
Genghis