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July 04, 2009

Happy Forth of July!


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Peace and friendship with all mankind
is our wisest policy, and I wish we
may be permitted to pursue it!


Thomas Jefferson

~To all who will celebrate today~
Happy Fourth of July !


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How will you celebrate?
This morning we helped set up for the 
celebration that will take place, later today.

There will be a concert, a cake auction to 
raise money for the Carnegie Library, 
I get to judge the 
 Decorated Wagon Contest for children.   ;-) 
And later,  there will be fireworks!

It's gonna be a HOT one!!

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Have a great day! 

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Post Script:

Photos from our day~

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One of the winning wagons~

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another winner!

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The bike parade!

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Uncle Sam handing out awards!

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Miss Jefferson, Bobbie (on left)
helped me choose the wagon winner
We had fun hanging out!

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Sandra's husband Chuck
bought my coconut cake for her!
It's her Birthday! Coconut's her fav.

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And the band played on!
Patriotic songs.

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Our moon, the one we all share
smiled down upon us!


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 Thank you for your kind emails about my friend Mary!  Your words are a great comfort and much appreciated!

xox

Constance




July 03, 2009

Remembering Mary

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A loyal & caring friend,
A fabulous artist,
A smart cookie.
The bravest soul, I've ever met.

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May your garden continue to grow.
Now you are free.
May you be at peace.
I miss you already!

Love,
Constance


Today a piece of my heart
 has gone missing~



June 29, 2009

¡ Ninguna Volencia por favor !

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A dress created with love~
Representing the women of Juarez, Mexico,
who have suffered abuse and been mistreated.

To learn learn more about

DRESS UP FOR A CAUSE
Please visit:
aDressing the situation
The Woman of Juarez

~
 The artist, Monica Magness
who's blog:
 Girl Gone Thread Wild ,
is the lovely woman behind this
 Project of Hope!

Maybe it's
not too late for you to make
your own dress contribution!


Here  is the collection
of dresses,
(so far) to be sent July 1st
 to Stampington and Company,
in hopes that the publisher, will feature
this story told through art,
 in one of there beautiful publications.
And maybe one day soon,
share a ray of hope
& a beam of light down upon
a sad situation.

We all need one another!

xox
Constance




No Violence Please!

June 27, 2009

A Fanciful Fashion Extravaganza!

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You are invited
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to a:
  Mad Tea ~ Fashion Salute!
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Starring:

~The Most Fanciful Queen~

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¡ Vanessa Valencia !
Today is the Mad Tea Party!
You want details?
 We've got them!
Here, you will find, up to the moment
 fashion trends chronicling our
hostess & her finery, throughout the day.

Kc  

  So, without further adieu, please follow The Blog Paparazzi~ through the rabbit hole, where you will find yourself, not only "in the know",  but on the "inside track" of all of the important details surrounding this Fashionable Day!

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 4:32 a.m.

BATHING SUIT STYLE

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  It's still dark, as Vanessa sneaks off to the exquisite "Gypsy Tub" for a quick dip and discovers that today, her bath will be free!  What a cheerful way to begin the day!

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6:03 a.m.

VINTAGE GYPSY STYLE


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Her first fashion selection is a vintage Gypsy ensemble.  Doesn't VV look stylish holding a tambourine?  The is sun rising, as she walks on top of the world! 

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10:44 a.m.

TEA TIME STYLE

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  Vanessa makes her way through the looking glass and finds herself in the midst of a cheering crowd of happy guests!  She wears a fine couture tea~cup designed dress, paired with an exquisite Mad~ Hatter chapeau, a perfect selection! Not to mention, the fashionable tea pot she carries upon her wrist!  Take note, she may have just started the latest trend!

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12:06 p.m. - 4:23 p.m.

SUPER SANTOS STYLE

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Like magic, Vanessa flies around the world to visit each and every guest at the Mad Hatter's Tea!  How does she do it? Could you tell me please?

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5:13 p.m.

 LADUREE STYLE


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Back at the celebration, our hostess arrives famished, but just in nick of time to sample all of the tasty teatime treats.  Vanessa, has chosen a delicious pink gown and matching hat, designed by Laduree of Paris!   Her handbag, a colorful stack of macarons , also by Laduree.  Isn't she dreamy?

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6:21 p.m.

CHAMPAGNE STYLE

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For the toast, Vanessa quickly slips into her most Fabulous & Festive"after five" Formal gown, one created expressly for the occasion.  Salut, mon cher!

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7:20 p.m. ~ 12:00 a.m

QUEENLY  STYLE!

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The day is fading, but not Vanessa!  For the finale, our friend bids ALL goodnight, in her most amazing ensemble du jour!  She dons a Queenly Celebration Gown (with grace) and a spectacular diamond crown, with  Royal panache!

 It's been a spectacular day, one packed with STYLE, FLAIR & DRAMA!  Who could have asked for more?  What fun, celebrating this creative and beloved woman (not to mention Fashionista), here in Bloglandia !

Love you V.V.!
We all do~
Constance

Gypsy
Good night friend,
Continue living in your dreams!

To visit Vanessa's Mad Tea Party
and find links of the guests,
you can go here.

June 25, 2009

Please!

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Last week, something happened in our
community that was mean spirited.
 Thankfully nobody was hurt.
Still, it it not good and
saddens me.

Tonight, I walked by this statement
on the pavement.


June 21, 2009

Welcome Summer!

~Texas Style~
Finding the bright side of BIG TIME HOT!
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Jacqueline swirls,

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 William runs,

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Things slow down,
even the flags stand still.

The stillness of hot weather~
Ironically akin, to the silence of snow.



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Gazebo's hide,

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Lakes beckon,

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People listen!

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Iced lime~aid &
fresh mint consumed~

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Only a few flowers survive~

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Texas heat~


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Fruit tarts savored~
 
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and nights filled with fireflies, the
 sound of cicadas and sometimes
 sparklers!