Robert Hruzek from Middle Zone Musings has a group writing project going on that asks that you link to an old funny post. I am actually linking to several. Enjoy! 🙂

Peter’s Ponderings

Headless Trucks

What a Surprise

Just A Husband

Scary Bathrooms

My husband is the winner of my group writing project. Wanna know why? Because he was the only one who participated! Wanna know what his prize was? A great big kiss. Oh, don’t worry, if you had entered and won, it would have been a different prize. I like to custom make my prizes for each winner! 😀

By the way, if you are wondering what my favorite flower is, it is pictured in my original group write announcement. For those of you who are impatient, here is another picture. But now aren’t you curious what the first one looked like? Guess you’ll just have to check it out!

Ready for another group writing project or have you forgotten what those were? I have not hosted one in quite awhile. Here’s the scoop.

I want you to let me know what type of flower is your favorite and have you post a picture of it on your blog. If you make sure to link to my blog in your post, I will write a follow up blog post for you.

The deadline is June 27. If you have questions, please let me know. Ready? Set? Go!!

Winter is officially over. Spring Equinox has past and the weather was beautiful today. It is time to say goodbye to winter, but it is a fond farewell.

Two weeks ago, I announced a group writing project on the topic of the best things about winter. I have listed all the participants so far below. If you have not submitted your post yet, right now is a great time to do it. If you wait too long, you will forget about it.

Savoring the Now – Karen Swim

Group Writing Project: Goodbye Winter – Luke Gedeon

Winter’s End – Tabetha Gedeon (me)

Even though winter is technically over, it still feels like winter here in New England. Now is my last opportunity to think of those things I want to make the best of before winter’s long nap. Here is my list. I am sure there are more things, but I can always add those later, right? What would you add to the list?

• the refreshing warmth of hot drinks
• snow
• pumpkin pie
• the serene silence of the outdoors
• the ability to keep cold food on the porch
• the lack of aroma when passing the trash bin outside
• Christmas
• the blazing sunset behind bare trees
• indoor family time (like boardgames)
• my winter wardrobe
• the smell of wood smoke

Well, Spring is right around the corner. Anybody have Spring fever? Me too!

I think it would be a good idea to let Winter go out with style instead of with a “good riddance” attitude. So,  here’s the question. What part of Winter are you going to miss?

Wondering why that is important? If you recognize your favorite parts of Winter soon enough, you will have more opportunity to enjoy Winter as you are focusing on getting in those last minute “missable” moments.

So, go ahead! Give Winter a party and let it end with style! Spring might just slap you in the face before you know it!

Here’s the plan. Write a blog post about your favorite part(s) of Winter and link to this post. For those of you who don’t have a blog, let me know in the comments section below. On March 21 I will post and link to all the entries.

Note: I realize some of you are located further south than me. If it is no longer cold where you live, let us know what you enjoyed about this past Winter or what you enjoy about Winter in general.

Ever try to choose a favorite post within a 30 day period? I did it 12 times! Wanna know why?

BLOGAPALOOZA!!!!

Roburt Hruzek over at Middle Zone Musings (thus the title of my post) hosted this blogapolooza for the  month of January, and today was my day to be featured. It is basically my list of 12 favorite posts of 2008 (one per month) and a brief description of each!

Head on over and take a look. If you get a bit distracted by the posts of others besides me, that is okay (provided you DO eventually look at mine)! 😀 By the way, if you’re quick, you can get in on this year’s blogapalooza! But you better hurry! Tomorrow is the deadline!

Have fun!

Thanks so much to those who took time to share their favorite homemade gift ideas. Grab a cup of  hot chocolate, have a seat, and enjoy these creative ideas with me!

Gifts Made By Hand Come from the Heart
by Em Dy

Em believes that homemade gifts are the way to go because they are more personal than a store bought one. She suggests making a gift that fits the personality of the receiver. She gives several specific and personalized ideas for any season!

Does a Website Count as a Homemade Christmas Gift?
by Luke Gedeon

Luke helps us see that virtual gifts can be some of the best “homemade” gifts you could ever give a geek. I believe it might even be a cool gift for a non-geek, who could truly use some help. What a wonderful idea!

The Homemade Design that Made My Birthday
by Erica DeWolf

Erica tells of a gift in the mail that is the next best thing to seeing your loved ones in person. What creative friends she had! If I had the ability to make this gift, I would make it for my own daughter! Maybe I should practice a bit and consider making it for another occasion!

My Favorite Homemade Gift
by me

I tell about a gift that I received and like so much that I made up a batch and gave them away as gifts. I would give them again if it wasn’t too redundant!

From a Friend Without Internet Access

I also have another to add from a couple with no internet access, who gave my children homemade gifts this year. They made allergy free gingerbread cookies, and decorated them beautifully. They actually look like Christmas ornaments, only the are edible!! What a perfect personalized, made with love gift!!