Orphan Train

"Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry.... God never blinks" Life Lessons According to Regina

 

I recently completed this interesting book about the Orphan Train.  This was a part of American history from 1853-1930; more than 120,000 children between the ages of 6 and 18 were removed from slums and city streets--mostly, from New York City and taken to the Midwest. 

Very controversial program to say the least. 

I have the copy of the book if you want to read it--just let me know.

Happy Mardi Gras!

 

"Don't audit life....Show up and make the most of it now"  Life Lessons According to Regina

 

 

 

This is the BIG day of celebrations!  It is Fat Tuesday!  It comes once a year, but we party like no tomorrow!  All ends at midnight!  

Happy Mardi Gras!  

How will you celebrate before Lent?

Slow Progress

." If a relationship has to be a secret, then you shouldn't be in it"  Life Lessons According to Regina




It has definitely been a slow month for any progress on my projects!  There are so many things on the 'TO DO" list and I'm only able to check off one, which is the first block of Downton Abbey QAL by Love Bug Studios

It's a large block--20.5"x20.5"  I like working with this size--

Modern Quilt Con!

" Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about."  Life Lessons According to Regina


A group of Expatchers are heading to Quilt Con!  The conference begins February 19th and it is being held in Austin, TX.  Alas, this will be the last year QuiltCon will be held in Austin for awhile.

I know it's a good thing it is moving to West and East Coast.  But, I'm sad too!  I love being in Austin--now, I'll need another excuse to be there!

 

Sweet Valentines!

." When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile"  Life Lessons According to Regina

 

 

Sweethearts! Share time together with flowers, chocolates, dinner at a special place!  

Hope your day is filled with sweet treats!  

 

 

Here is another treat for you!

 

Cool hearts from Ms. Ellaneous Crafts a Life

Whose a scary cat?

"It's OK to let your children see you cry"  Life Lessons According to Regina

Friday the 13th, also known as Black Friday in some countries, is considered an unlucky day in Western superstition. It occurs when the 13th day of the month in the Gregorian calendar falls on a Friday. There is no written evidence for a "Friday the 13th" superstition before the 19th century, and the superstition only gained widespread distribution in the 20th century. The fear of the number 13 has been given a scientific name: triskadekaphobia; and on analogy to this the fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskevidekatriaphobia, from the Greek words Paraskeví (Παρασκευή, meaning "Friday"), and dekatreís (δεκατρείς, meaning "thirteen)


Why?? Where did the origins of our fear of Friday 13th come from?  Good Luck today!!

Memories!

"Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present"  Life Lessons According to Regina

 

 

We are in the process of cleaning up my mother's home as she has moved to Assisted Living.  It's amazing what you find in a 94 year old possession.  I've uncovered many papers, lots of magazines, interesting old photos and on the kitchen cabinet--in a corner I found this!!

 

I jumped with joy!  This was my favorite recipe box back in early 1970's.  I had bought two--one for myself (which was lost in 1976 fire) and this one for mother.   Asphodel Plantation, built 1830, was the place to enjoy a good lunch.  Oh my goodness--I remember the many times we ventured to plantation area in East Feliciana parish - near Jackson and St Francisville.  Louisiana.  Now, I learn that Asphodel Plantation is Movie Studio--still has B&B and there is a small café--wonder if they include some of Marcelle "Nootsie" Couhig's recipe.

And there is the BEST recipe ever for fresh baked bread!  Quick bread!  there was nothing like Asphodel Bread!  Once again we'll enjoy this recipe!