I started painting a Santa Claus canvas last night and today, I pretty much finished it up with a few little things left to do. One being, purchasing authentic, aged wool for the Santa Claus beard. So, I called Lisa M., resident sheep herder and wool maker and she can see me sometime this week. I can't wait to see how this will turn out. It is very exciting as I do what I want as far as creating. I painted wooden stars and put glitter on them so they sparkle and attached these to the canvass. It looks great.
Next will be the wool to add to make Santy's beard and the brim on his hat. I am hoping it turns out like I think it will. I, also, did another Santa canvass. With this one, I am adding a deep green present sack with a little stuffing inside. This should look unique as I will embroider it in black thread.
While I was crafting away, my Mom and sister, Marilyn were making Halloween witches out of the plastic soda bottles. They put salt in them to make sure that they stayed put. No brooms for these witches! They are going to be cute when they finish with them. One of Mom's sewing machines was giving her fits as the bobbin didn't function properly and it was hard to navigate to the front end entrance to fix it. Mom said it was time for a new sewing machine that did not cause her aggravation and a headache in the process .
So, I called Ellen B. to find out what she thought about a new sewing machine for Mom as Ellen sews gorgeous quilts. She sewed me a lovely, green lap quilt that I used frequently in the winter months. My sorority, also, made me a beautiful quilt too that I use. Talk about being toasty warm. I love them both.
Ellen gave me excellent ideas that we will be checking out to find Mom a new sewing machine that runs without any hitches in tension, stitches, bobbins, winding the bobbins, etc. Perhaps, Mom will use her new machine more often as it will function a whole lot better, hopefully.
Meanwhile, I conferred with Ellen's husband, Don, who gave me suggestions about finding someone to install the new flue. I, also, talked with Jodi H. about repainting my new home. The bedrooms are painted green, which I like outdoors. I like green, but because it is so prevalent outdoors, who wants it in their home? Just me, I know. So, Jodi is coming over sometime to see what he thinks about repainting the bedrooms and the kitchen. I am not sure about the living room and dining room, yet. I can't wait to hang up my things at Le Chateau Soleil.
Besides, Mr. Bear and I need a home. I already found him his own space at his soon to be new home. Everybody needs their own personal space and time. So, Mr. Bear will be happy in his new locale. I will see him every day, so he won't be lonely. Do you think he will like the Mustang? It would be pretty funny if I were cruising around with Mr. Bear as the passenger and co-pilot of the "Stang 66.
Speaking of cars, Arnie S. did a fantastic job on resurrecting my car after Mom had a minor fender bender in the WalMart parking lot. No harm done. Of course, Mom was upset and I said to Mom, "Is anyone injured?" Luckily, we could answer with an affirmative no. So, I said,"we are all fine and if it is not a case of life and death, consider it to be small stuff." In other words, don't sweat the small things. Everything is truly small stuff compared to life and death situations. No sense in upsetting yourself over the small stuff. If you take care of the small stuff, you can put a cabash on the big stuff.
I am a firm believer on taking care of the small stuff like the baobabs on the Little Prince's planet. If he didn't take care of these constantly growing baobabs, then they would take over his planet. The bigger the baobabs grow, the more difficult it is to rid yourself of them. The Little Prince considered the baobabs to be his responsibility on his planet as he tended them by getting rid of them, so that they didn't take over his planet and kill other plants and his rose on his planet.
I always taught this book in my French 5 class and it is one of my all time favorites. Each chapter has a theme that is true to life as well as a beautifully written account of relationships and how hard they can be to maintain, retain and keep going. It is truly representative of life and more importantly, discovering what is truly important in life.
I always had golden threaded stars especially made for my kids as a gift. For each star, was a representation of each student and the gold represented the life lesson themes found in the enchanting book, Le Petit Prince, that we discovered together. As they headed off to college and the workforce, I would tell them that they were never alone. Because when they looked at their golden star, they would be reminded of our class. So, that one star shines bright with the spirit of all of our classmates. What an awesome gift to them from me!
We, also, visited the real Little Prince, who tended his roses religiously daily. When the kids met Mr. Clyde Huyck, they were amazed by all his roses as he gave them a guided tour explaining their names, the care given to produce such beautiful, vibrant roses and a multitude of rose facts and info. He was a fountain of information that my kids took in with delight. They loved him as much as I did.
I would call him yearly to arrange our outing to meet him. He was always thrilled to think that the kids and I would pay him a special visit. He was gracious, kind, knowledgeable and truly the Little Prince. He had the kids sign his guest book that he kept in his rose garden. It was an equal admiration society between us and our Little Prince. He was instrumental in proving that the Little Prince does exist just like Santa Claus exists. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, but also there is a Little Prince, who truly loves his rose as he learns after he has abandoned and left his rose.
I am happy to share this incredible book with you. It is called, if you haven't guessed already, The Little Prince by Antoine de St.-Exupery. Read it at your leisure and glean all the symbolism that the author lets you discover. Heed the theme life lessons as they are really life itself, no matter the century, decade, year or time frame. It is simply life as we all know it. The author's writing ability is exemplary and can not be replicated as the Little Prince is one of kind-another theme that crops up in this educational book.
Sit back, relax and read it with the knowledge that you will walk away with a new spin on life, loved ones, historical events. What inspired Antoine de St.-Exupery to write this particular true to life tale? If you read his autobiography, you will have a better understanding of his story, The Little Prince. On that note, I will leave you with this thought that resounds throughout the book, It is only with the heart, that one truly sees.
May your heart let you see all the roses that surround you and their importance in your life. Oh, the smell of life is priceless. Go ahead and take a sniff. You'll never regret it.
Here is the English version of The Little Prince. You won't have to dust off that French dictionary at all. Happy reading. May The Little Prince be with you as it is with me daily.
http://www.odaha.com/littleprince.php?f=English
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