Sarah's Attic Of Treasures

Sunday, October 4th / Emptiness/ Written Thursday October 8th.

Sunday, October 4th / Emptiness Sunday, I hit rock bottom and Danny didn’t even notice. I knew that leaving the cottage and going home was going to be hard. I knew I would feel the pain of not wanting to live there anymore. I just didn’t know that it would hit as hard as it…

Feeling Ragged And Jittery / I Really Could Use Some Prayers

Feeling Ragged And Jittery I am not lonely at home by myself. It’s only when Danny is around that I often feel this way.I usually thrive when I am by myself. Today, I am ragged and jittery. Feeling older. Feeling used. Even though I am home and Danny is at work, I am waiting for…

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 This will be short. I have promised myself that I would post something of my own every day. It’s important to me to keep this promise. I am also trying very hard to be upbeat. That being said….I am finding it very hard to do that.

It’s Been A Good Tuesday

It’s Been A Good Tuesday No Sun. Just moisture on all of the windows. Yep, we are definitely HOME. Our internet and satellite were both either OUT or SNAIL SLOW. I still don’t have much smell or taste. Hence adding green chili to 2 perfectly good RIBEYES.

Monday, October 5th/ In Better Spirits Than Sunday

I wrote a very short post yesterday after we got home from Avon Park. I was in a dark place. It hit hard as soon as I walked inside the house. I didn’t want to be there. I wanted to be anywhere but home. After Danny unloaded or rather helped me unload the car, he…

Our Last Full Day / The Cottage At Lake Tulane/ Flowers

Our Last Full Day / The Cottage At Lake Tulane /Flowers I am already missing this wonderful piece of heaven on earth. I could stay here forever. Or as long as we have to stay in Florida. The lake makes the heat and humidity a bit more bearable. There is usually a breeze coming off…

Friday, October 2nd/ Trying To Be Upbeat

Friday, October 2nd/ Trying To Be Upbeat The Harvest Moon

Happy October 1st/ What Happened To September?

Happy October 1st/ What Happened To September? Our Vacation is nearing the end. We have 2 full days left and 2 partial.I am not ready to go back to real life. I haven’t been happy with park life in a long time. Not really sure how I am going to face the endless days there….

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Good Afternoon From The Cottage

Good Afternoon From The Cottage I am staying HOME today. It’s my vacation to. I did walk across the street to video Amtrak this morning. Will do it again this afternoon. Danny took the car and filmed just down the road.

Monday, September 28 / Sebring

Monday, September 28 / Sebring Monday was a mess of a day. One of those days you just wanted to g back to bed and start over. Except I hadn’t really been to bed. Sebring : The following set of photos were taken when we were driving around in Circles because Danny has NO Sense…

Sunday In Avon Park

Sunday In Avon Park https://youtu.be/V_00R4XYyys The Moscow Metro SystemWatch the video, Please. At least part of it. Like It. It really helps.Danny and I need to make this work. Our Retirement Money. (Well, some of it. LOL) The Old Depot Museum In Avon Park. Silver Meteor 98 Out Of Miami. Headed To New York. Wish…

Rain : Beautiful Rain

Last night, we had a wonderful storm come through Avon Park. Lots of rain and a good breeze. Not a lot of thunder and lightning. Rain : Beautiful Rain Lots of cool, fresh air as the storm continued for over an hour. It was wonderful while it lasted. Cool And Fresh. Love And Hugs,Sarah

Good Morning From The Cottage On The Lake

Good Morning From The Cottage On The Lake Danny and I watched the sunrise together. I was just getting up and he was just getting ready to go to bed. Happy Friday!Love And Hugs, Sarah

Filmed 4 Trains And Never Left The Cottage / Plus Sunrises And Quiet Moments

Filmed 4 Trains And Never Left The Cottage / Plus Sunrises And Quiet Moments The videos are on better cameras and phones. They won’t download here and I am too tired right now to find them anyway. It would be wonderful if the track were a tiny bit closer but we lucked out on finding…

My View From The Porch, On This Beautiful (For Florida) Day.

Lazy Days And Quiet Nights In Avon Park

Lazy Days And Quiet Nights In Avon Park Danny literally slept Tuesday away. He was only up 2xs until the early hours of Wednesday morning. The first time was around 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM. First Amtrak of the day. The second was from 2:30 until 3:15 PM. He went back to sleep (On the…

My View On This Tuesday Afternoon At Lake Tulane Cottage

My View On This Tuesday Afternoon At Lake Tulane Cottage This is the view from where I am sitting now. That is Lake Tulane. On the far side, is the train track. We can see and hear them go by here. The old depot is lass than a mile away. I wish we lived here.Except…

Our Vacation Has Officially Started / Lake Tulane Cottage

Our Vacation Has Officially Started / Lake Tulane Cottage It is so peaceful here. The cottage sits on a corner so we have a good size yard. The corner is tight so people have to really slow down as they approach it. The view here is perfect. We live near the 3rd largest lake in…

Happy Sunday, From Our Neck Of The Woods/ September 20th.

It’s a rainy day here on Rolling Meadows Ranch. Danny is at Lake Kissimmee State Park working late field. I can’t wait until he actually pulls out of the park tonight. He will officially be on vacation. He really NEEDS TO MOW but I am HOPING HE BLOWS IT OFF THIS TIME. We need to…

September 19- Sorting Through Photos/ Memories

Hello from another hot and muggy day in Central Florida. Danny is working late field. I am sorting through old photos online.I need this time. Remembering Karen and the fun we had on our ROAD TRIP.I have no idea where those photos are. They are safe, just on a cloud somewhere!!!!!Losing Karen only makes me…

Don’t Wait For The Right Moment/ Get Started Today By Neisha Loves It /Baby Step Are OKAY By Sarah

neishalovesit Don’t wait for the “right” time to start. We can always make an excuse : the holidays are coming up, I have a shower or party coming up, I’m too stressed right now etc. the list can go on and on and on!!! Start now – and see your life improve in ways you…

It’s Been A Rough Day

I am writing this on my phone since I can’t get the computer to open the pages. Our internet and satilite are slow. I can get on the followed sites but can’t get pass it to open write. I knew today would be hard since Karen’s death would have really hit me. And it did….

Before And After/ Lake Tulane Cottage

Before And After/ Lake Tulane CottageWhat A Huge Difference!!!!!!!!!!!!

What A Wonderful Day In Our Neck Of The Woods/Day 17

What A Wonderful Day In Our Neck Of The Woods/Day 17 I thought I was going to have a bad day today because this is my best friends first birthday in Heaven. Yet, I spent part of last night talking her her kids and my God Children. That helped. The Turkeys were here for hours…

Missing My Best (Girl) Friend Today On Her First Birthday In Heaven.

Missing My Best (Girl) Friend Today On Her First Birthday In Heaven. Happy Birthday In Heaven. You are missed more than you will ever know. Karen, I love you.Debbie

Getting Past The Arguments/ Day 16 Of My Health And Wellness Challenge

Getting Past The Arguments/ Day 16 Of My Health And Wellness Challenge I am having a hard time getting past the constant arguments from the past few days. Danny can just shrug them off and continue with whatever he is doing. I have never been able to do that. Oh, I will try and act…

September 15, 2020/ A Day Late /Writing It At 4 AM/ Praying For Our Country

September 15, 2020/ A Day Late /Writing It At 4 AM I totally forgot to write this on Tuesday. Never once thought about it. I checked my comments and answered them. I was on the blog briefly. After that , I never thought about it again. Not ONCE. Danny was off again today. It was…

Having A Positive Mindset Is Helping / Vacation News

Having A Positive Mindset Is Helping / Vacation News Ever since I accepted Neisha Loves It’s September challenge, my mood over all has been better. More positive. Less negative. I am working really hard on it. It’s been easier getting up and getting things done. I am not as ready to tear into Danny when…

/Sunday, Day 12/ Memories And What’s Been Going On Here In Our Neck Of The Woods.

What A Difference A Day Makes /Sunday, Day 12 I was so sick Saturday. In bed or on the couch most of it. This morning I felt almost human again. I was upbeat and ready to tackle a number of things. Like catch up on the Summit going on this weekend by Dr. Ken D…

The Moscow Subway / Video :The Russian Subway In Moscow By Danny Holt – Staring Jeny Smith

The Moscow Subway / Video :The Russian Subway In Moscow By Danny Holt – Staring Jeny Smith https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2017/05/scenes-from-the-moscow-metro/528660/The Atlantic : Scenes From The Moscow Metro A child looks at one of several statues in Ploschad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square) metro station on March 6, 2016. # https://youtu.be/twUpkhNaeLo I would skip to around 4 minutes in. Jeny Smith

This Is My Life : Memories Of My Childhood : Older Photos Of Our Neck Of The Woods…..More About Me — Sarah’s Attic Of Treasures

The Following Was Written 5 Years Ago. The first part was all about my childhood crushes. My love of Journaling and Scrapbooking. Music : Record Players to Cassettes and So On. Bobby. Lots Of Photos Of Our Early Days At Lake Kissimmee State Park And Rolling Meadows Ranch. The RV. Before And After Photos of…

Making Your Home A Haven Series : From All Over The Internet Part 1 (Comments From Sarah)

Cook things with pleasant aromas like homemade bread, pies, and cookies. Don’t wait to have a reason to make something special – do it simply to show love to your family. Invite your kids and/or hubby to cook along side of you – make memories in the kitchen – test tasting, being creative, laughing and loving. Remember the importance of dinner time around the table as a family.

Live out the fruit of the Spirit this week by showing
love, goodness and faithfulness to your family.

Saturday, Day 12 / Exhausted/ Updated

Saturday, Day 12 / Exhausted I am lying on the couch where I have been almost all day. It’s been one of those days where everything move I make hard. I took a shower earlier and ended up sitting in the tube because I got too dizzy to move. Then I couldn’t get out of…

It’s Been A Very Busy Day/ Happy / Day 11

It’s Been A Very Busy Day/ Happy / Day 11September 11, 2020 I was up way before Danny this morning. I woke up around 5 AM and couldn’t go back to sleep. Then I did some Bible Study Ran the dishwasher. And Got Danny up after his alarm went off 2xs. Danny had his Cappuccino….

Thursday, Day 10 / Staying Upbeat Under Trying Times/ Eating Right

Thursday, Day 10 / Staying Upbeat Under Trying Times/ Eating Right We got some rain today and that help lift my spirits. The photo of me was taken several years ago at the shop at Lake Kissimmee State Park. We were all taking a break. It was another 90 plus degree day. We hadn’t had…

A Wet And Rainy Day In Our Neck Of The Woods AND Issues Here.

September 10, 2020A Wet And Rainy Day In Our Neck Of The Woods It was suppose to rain all day yesterday. We didn’t get a drop. It was suppose to rain all day today. So far, we have less than an inch. A lot less. Nothing exciting has happened today. But then, nothing exciting has…

Neisha Loves It Health And Wellness Challenge

Strength Building Neisha Loves It- Neisha Salas Berry RN On Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/neishalovesit/videos/324940182113794/

The Homespun Heart: Making Your Home A Haven:

http://thehomespunheart.blogspot.com/2008/11/making-your-home-haven-clean.html?m=1 The Homespun Heart Yesterday, I focused on tidying – today I will focus on cleaning. With things picked up, this will go much more smoothly and even quicker! If you’d like to join in – make a list of the areas that need your attention in cleaning today or jot down a few items…

Wednesday, Day 9 : Health And Wellness/ Working On It- Slowly

Wednesday, Day 9 : Health And Wellness/It’s been a very dark and gloomy day. We need rain and it’s only drizzled. Feeling a bit better this morning. I could move without wanting to SCREAM. Since I was up all night again, I went to bed around 9:30 this morning. I got Danny up and out…

A Haven of Love, Rest, and Connection — soulrefreshedjourney

My fourth goal for 2020 is to make our home a haven of love, rest, and connection. I have a picture in mind of what that will look like and feel like for me, but in order to know I have achieved the goal in the end, I need to find ways to accomplish this. […]…

Tuesday’s Motivational Quote- September 8,

Most of all you have to BE YOURSELF. Don’t try and be like someone else. Be Yourself. Don’t try to copy what they do. Be Yourself. Do what makes you feel good. Be Yourself. Work on things in your life that you feel you need to but Always be Yourself.

You Can Challenge Yourself But You Can’t Always Make The Body Perform/ Day 8/The Deer Came

You Can Challenge Yourself But You Can’t Always Make The Body Perform/ Day 8/By SarahThis is not the same mom and twins. This SINGLE baby was born 2 weeks ago. The twins were born the beginning of last week. The health and wellness challenge has helped my mood this past week. As bad as I…

Monday- I Got Up. Does That Count?

Monday- I Got Up. Does That Count? I had some hot tea while Danny was getting ready. I made him his Cappuccino. Today was hard to get going. I couldn’t sleep last night. Danny didn’t go to bed until after 5. I knew I would never get much sleep if I laid down then so…

Happy Labor Day – America

Happy Labor Day, America Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States.[1][2][3] It is the Monday of the long weekend known as Labor Day Weekend. Beginning in the late 19th century, as the trade union and labor…

Sunday, Day 6- Staying Upbeat And Eating Right (Trying Hard) More From Me In The Comments.

Sunday, Day 6- Staying Upbeat And Eating Right (Trying Hard) Day 6 of My Health And Wellness Challenge More From Me In The Comments. Inspired By Neisha Love It On YouTube https://images.app.goo.gl/UAqCQUbFg38XAfCA9 Yeah, I admit, that I have not been…

Russian Subway In Moscow With Jeny Smith/ Danny Holt YouTube

Russian Subway In Moscow With Jeny Smith/ Danny Holt YouTubeJeny Smith is a popular model from Moscow. Danny Holt’s YouTube Channel Is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1v9UH7TT0iPA6sa3x3ZlQQ The subway part of the video starts around 4 minutes and 30 seconds The Moscow Subway Station

Day 5 Saturday/ Ups And Downs /And A Video Of The Russian Subway In Moscow By Danny Holt And Jeny Smith

Day 5 Saturday/ Ups And DownsBlame Danny For My Not Getting This Post Out Before MidnightThe BadThe GoodTHE TYPICALThe VIDEOPlease take the time to at least like Danny’s video. Not my post but the actual video itself. It would be wonderful if you were able to watch it for at least a few minutes. The…

Top 10 Walter Cronkite Moments: JFK, Vietnam, Watergate

Serendipity Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth “And that’s the way it is” by Rich Paschall

Somewhere Between Day 4 And Day 5 Here In Our Neck Of The Woods

Somewhere Between Day 4 And Day 5 Here In Our Neck Of The Woods It’s going on 4 AM. Danny is on a live and asked me to join in again. It’s slow enough that I don’t need to be there the whole time. I FINALLY unloaded and loaded the dishwasher. It’s filled to the…

It Doesn’t Take Much To Make Me Happy

It Doesn’t Take Much To Make Me Happy Health And Wellness Challenge -Day 4/ Inspired By Neisha Loves It Last night Danny Ate Dinner at the kitchen table where I was working. This made my week. WHY? I don’t remember the last time Danny ATE at the table. (Except when we were in Dade…

September’s Health And Wellness Challenge -Day 3 /Inspired By Neisha Loves It On YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_t4wAzWdawC4YL-iE0AzKg Neisha Loves It On You Tube WHEW! What an ordeal. I have been busy trying to update my blog. I have been blogging for 5 years and I still can’t figure how anything works. Long story short because today is almost over and I need to get this out. I finally have a LOGO…

September’s Health And Wellness Challenge Inspired By Neisha Loves It. Not Quite Day 3 Here.

It’s officially Thursday Morning/ Day 3 …but it’s still Wednesday here.Our schedules are completely off track. Danny was working late field so we were getting up around 10 AM. He is back to early field and he has to get up at 7AM. We had a good night. Hectic but good. I will take it. He was…

My Health And Wellbeing September Challenge Day 2/ Thanks to Neisha Loves It For The Original Challenge

I always have good moments in my day. Usually it’s Baby Girl just doing what she always does. Or it’s the way the sun looks in the morning or even shadows. Day 2 – September 2, 2020 Last night I reacted badly to Danny signing out 45 minutes early. I was relaxed. Still calm. All…

Anger Issues : Day 1 /September Health And Wellness Challenge / Thanks Neisha Loves It On YouTube.

It took all of a few seconds for my calm mood to hit the ANGER Meltdown that I have way too often every day. I heard the work radio go off. Danny said 10/8. That’s all it took. I blew up. Why? More to come. Soon.

Sarah’s September Show Up Challenge : Health And Wellness Stories /Thanks To Neisha Loves It

From Sarah : I am really going to TRY and POST SOMETHING EVERY DAY THIS MONTH>Notice I said TRY!!!!!!!It’s been so long since I was writing DAILY POSTS Or Even my own MONTHLY POSTS. One day a few years ago, I just stopped. So I now have to relearn how to post. I will be using…

From Sarah : I Have A Huge Favor To Ask. It Won’t Take Long And It Would Mean The World To Me.

I have a huge favor to ask of you. Danny is trying very hard to get his YouTube account going. He would like to make money from his channel to help US when he retires. It would mean the world to me if you would go to his YouTube account and WATCH A VIDEO OR…

Emotional Triggers And Happy Memories : Friday, August 14, 2015 — Sarah’s Attic Of Treasures —

We all have certain songs that remind us of a special person or an event you like to remember. I have lot’s of them. One thing my son and I shared was a love for music. Bobby and his momma. He was a year and a half here. 1981 It was amazing how much of…

Sumners End! — Purplerays

In yonder shaded woodland knell,Where elfs and goblins dwell,Yellow leaves come fluttering down,Tumbling gently to the ground. A leafy carpet on the groundTreading softly, make no soundResting gently by a treeSunlight shines like liquid honeyCasting shadows all aroundAutumn leaves come tumbling down. Over head a pidgeon coosLonley sound, empty woodsChilly winds oer […] Sumners End! —…

All the Women of the Bible — From The Darkness Into The Light

PRISCILLA The Woman Who Was Foremost in Service Scripture References—Acts 18:2, 18, 26; Romans 16:3; 1 Corinthians 16:19; 2 Timothy 4:19 Name Meaning—Priscilla is the diminutive of Prisca, feminine of Prisca meaning “primitive,” hence, “worthy, or venerable,” as belonging to the good old time. This name is also found as a family name in the earliest Roman annals, and appears […]…

Beginners Guide To House Hunting — Banter Republic

You can’t buy happiness. But you can buy real estate, and that’s practically the same thing. A happy house has two bedrooms and a balcony. It has a cement floor and either cement or stone walls, plus a thin roof. The size of your apartment might bear a relationship to the size of your opinion […]…

NO SAFE PLACE? — Serendipity Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth

It was an ordinary day in the suburb of Jerusalem where I managed a weekly English-language newspaper. I had fallen into the job when the previous editor quit — after his paycheck bounced. Twice. Me too, but I wanted the paper to succeed, and was willing to work for free if we might save it. Most of us kept […]…

Salmon Teriyaki Rice —

I love Asian cuisine and salmon so this delicious dish is a winner for me! I don’t usually venture into cooking Asian recipes but I loved how easy this recipe is so gave it a go and it turned out great. I even made my own homemade teriyaki sauce! The sauce is sweet, fragrant and […]…

Fried Chicken — justlivingmodest

My simple fried chicken recipe is very easy to make. The recipe consists of just a few ingredients. Anytime I don’t know what to cook I will just make this as it cooks up quickly and goes really well with khaati daal. With that being said lets get started! Fried Chicken — justlivingmodest

Making My Home A Haven is important to me. Sharing homemaking skills. Recipes and food. Bible Studies. This is a treasure chest of goodies. So take a seat. Have a glass of tea and enjoy. You will learn all about who I am.

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