Monday, August 30, 2010

Blue Monday - Blue Medicine

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I've been fighting a bout of asthma for the past month. Guess what I've stumbled upon? Blue medicine! The package has two shades of Blue.




Look at this lozenge with its pretty shade of soft Blue. Perfect, don't ya think?



Here's a tight shot of the Blue lozenge with my camera flash turned on.




Happy Blue Monday!

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Blue Monday Participants
1. Cass at That Old House
2. Auntie E's Garden
3. Heart's Garden
4. Niko
5. Jeanne,backyard neighbor
6. Helen
7. Cabin & Cottage
8. Lisa @ Vintage Redo
9. LaVoice
10. peggy gatto
11. kat
12. Candy@The Little Round Table
13. Dena E
14. Sarah@Blogging While Waiting
15. mizhelle
16. Fe's Journey of Life
17. Sleigh bells Ring
18. Car Wash, Dubai
19. Becky K
20. Pie
21. Milla
22. Mary@OnePerfectBite
23. Shannara
24. NatureFootstep Sweden
25. Sharing is Caring@SelfSagacity
26. Treasures from the Heart
27. Riet, Holland
28. Doni @ faithgracecrafts
29. La Dame de Nage
30. Anni / Sweden
31. Belle
32. Gena @ Thinking Aloud
33. Joysweb
34. Cher, Singapore
35. Everyday Melbourne
36. Nette
37. Rinkly Rimes
38. Cindy @ Applestone Cottage
39. Happier Than a Pig in Mud
40. Limar
41. Ella Maes Barn Gathering
42. me Ann my camera, canada
43. Judi @Cranberryblossom
44. Maria's Space
45. Beverly @ How Sweet The Sound
46. Darling Dog & Winner Announced!
47. Reach Beyond Limits
48. Eden, Australia
49. cindy
50. Bogie's Wonderland
51. Kathy @ Me & My Memes
52. Wrigley
53. Sweet Memories - NC Cats
54. The Tablescaper
55. Grandmother Wren
56. Sweet Nothings
57. Wifey10-United Kingdom
58. Little World of Fun
59. Deborah
60. annies home
61. Manang Kim, USA
62. Joy- Books and Life
63. Heidi - Heart and Home
64. Lynn Lovelies
65. Amazing Grace, CDO Phil
66. Giveback @ Hyacinths for the Soul
67. Jingle
68. Kayce's Daily Notes
69. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove
70. Vintage blue crocheted throw
71. Fifi Flowers
72. Sandi
73. Loui
74. CailinMarie
75. sandi @ the whistlestop cafe
76. Dhemz
77. Blue Quail Breakfast
78. Shey_strides, USA
79. Windchime Hill
80. Patricia - USA
81. hapzydeco
82. Elaine

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Monday, August 23, 2010

Blue Monday - Blue Man Group

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My son, his wife and family traveled to Chicago this month. They loved eating pizza and visiting the "ramblin' town."

One of the highlights of their trip was experiencing Blue Man Group. It doesn't get any Bluer than this! I copied this information from the internet:

Blue Man Group is best known for its award-winning theatrical productions which critics have described as "ground-breaking," "hilarious," "visually stunning" and "musically powerful." These performances feature three enigmatic bald and Blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience that combines theater, percussive music, art, science, and vaudeville into a form of entertainment that is like nothing else. People from all over the world, from all walks of life and from all age groups have become fans of Blue Man Group's show in New York, Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Orlando, Berlin, and Tokyo, and their touring rock concert, Megastar World Tour.





Here's a picture of my son's three daughters with one of the Blue men! Isn't it neat that he posed with them?



Now, how could I resist sharing this picture of Blue along with my beautiful granddaughters?

Happy Blue Monday!


Blue Monday Participants
1. Dena E Dream Doodler
2. LaVoice
3. Sarah@Blogging While Waiting
4. Lesa @ DustyUs
5. Fe's Journey of Life
6. mizhelle
7. Lani, Taiwan
8. Candy @ The Little Round Table
9. Photoblogista, CA
10. Milla
11. Rajesh, India
12. Loui
13. Grace, My Contest
14. Amazing Grace,Philippines
15. Rinkly Rimes
16. LadyBanksRose@Self Sagacity
17. Pie
18. Gloria/Happy To Be
19. Kids Turf # 2
20. rosadimaggio63 - Italy
21. Anni / Sweden
22. Maboe, Norway
23. Linnea
24. Riet, Holland
25. Anne Fannie
26. Naomi @ Sweet Life
27. Zoe's World
28. lazyclick, India
29. carolynUSA
30. NatureFootstep Sweden
31. Vernz, Phils.
32. gungeligung
33. Lucka, Lomnice, CZ
34. Treasures from the Heart
35. Everyday Melbourne
36. Shannara
37. Eden, Australia
38. Recaptured Moments
39. AnnA(Sweden)
40. Rache Photography
41. Ella Maes Barn Gathering
42. Judi@Cranberryblossom
43. Beverly @ How Sweet The Sound
44. Jeanne,backyard neighbor
45. The Tablescaper
46. Becky K
47. Perfectly Blended
48. Cindy @ Applestone Cottage
49. Wifey10-United Kingdom
50. Siromade Australia
51. Sweet Nothings
52. Shelia @ Notesongs
53. COZY KITCHEN BY THE SEA
54. Helen
55. Sue-Someone's Mom
56. Joysweb
57. Maria's Space
58. DeniseMarie
59. matchbox advents
60. Niko
61. Camilla - Swe
62. Grandmother Wren
63. Baba
64. ellen b -
65. Caribbean Blue
66. Ann @ Tin and Sparkle
67. Mary@OnePerfectBite
68. Debra Kaye
69. hapzydeco
70. Katillac Shack:MIRACLE MAKEOVER!
71. Delightfully Wed - Debbie
72. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove
73. Sherry@MyHome
74. Shabby Carport Turned Breezy Patio
75. Half Hull Sailboat Painting
76. Dimple
77. sandi @ the whistlestop cafe
78. Joy- Books and Life
79. annies home =
80. Debbie@thepaintsplash
81. Kayce@My Daily Notes
82. Shy@Milestones
83. Coolong Blues @ faithgracecrafts
84. Anna's Adornments, Sweden
85. Patricia

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Monday, August 16, 2010

Blue Monday - Blue Heron

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Most of you know that we moved from South Florida into the Tampa area this past year. We're enjoying our new home and surroundings.

Because our back yard faces a small pond, we see some interesting wildlife. Look at what we recently spotted! A Blue Heron. He's standing on a concrete overflow pipe.



I looked it up and found a site, where I copied this information:

Adult Description

* Large, gray bird.
* Long legs
* Long, "S"-shaped neck.
* Long, thick bill.
* White crown stripe.
* Black plume extending from behind eye to off the back of the neck.
* Shaggy feathers on neck and back.
* Bluish gray back, wings, and belly.
* Reddish or gray neck.
* White morph all white with pale legs, yellow bill.

Immature Description
Juvenile similar to adult, but has gray crown, a dark upper bill, rusty brown edging to back feathers, and lacks body plumes.



That little touch of Blue on his feathers identifies him.

The same web site captures his sound. Click here to hear the noise that has kept me awake at night!

Happy Blue Monday!


Blue Monday Participants
1. Fe's Journey of Life
2. Lani, Taiwan
3. mizhelle
4. Jeanne,backyard neighbor
5. Traveler's Notebook
6. Candy @ The Little Round Table
7. Trearues from the Heart
8. Siromade Australia
9. peggy gatto
10. Sarah@Blogging While Waiting
11. Little World of Fun
12. Boo
13. Rinkly Rimes
14. QC Girl
15. Pie
16. Dena E Dream Doodler
17. LaVoice
18. Blurry
19. Kooki
20. Fifi Flowers
21. Loui
22. Cabin & Cottage
23. VH
24. Vernz, Phils.
25. Riet, Holland
26. Maboe, Norway
27. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove
28. Boogieboard Cottage
29. Eden, Australia
30. Komali Nunna
31. Shannara
32. Rajesh, India
33. kat
34. Maria Berg, Sweden
35. Christine
36. foto CHIP - Birgitta
37. Belle
38. hip chick
39. A Vintage School Book!
40. Ella Maes Barn Gathering
41. Crafty Gardener, Canada
42. Auntie'sQuilting @SelfSagacity
43. cindy
44. Wifey10-United Kingdom
45. Beverly @ How Sweet The Sweet
46. Beth Beyond the Garden Gate
47. Gracie Jewellery
48. Beyond the Garden Gate
49. Manang Kim, USA
50. Shelia @ Notesongs
51. Viridian USA
52. Sue at Beach Bungalow
53. Christi at A SOUTHERN LIFE
54. Mountains and Flowers - Linsday
55. hapzydeco
56. Baba
57. me Ann my camera, canada
58. Ann @ Tin and Sparkle
59. Briarside Lane
60. Kaye Swain
61. Sue-Someone's Mom
62. Mary@OnePerfectBite
63. Sweet Nothings
64. Turkish Shopping Mall
65. melandria
66. Joysweb
67. Molly's Country Memories
68. Milla
69. Mary @ Vintage Comfort
70. Kayce's Daily Notes
71. An Eskimo Bakes ~
72. SailingSimply
73. Yoli ~ Apron Senorita
74. Ruth
75. Debbie@thepaintsplash
76. Kathy @ Me & My Memes
77. Joy- Books and Life
78. Shy@Milestones
79. Memories Captured
80. Patricia - USA
81. Teresa C.

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Monday, August 9, 2010

Blue Monday - Roadside Salesmen

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It's summer and it's hot! With our tough economy, some people will take any job to earn a couple of bucks. We have folks dressed up and standing by the side of the road, trying to catch the attention of those driving by. I call them Roadside Salesmen. Look what I spotted while driving around in Tampa.

The only Blue in this picture is the beautiful sky. This fellow is fake, so he's not minding the heat, but we have plenty of REAL Roadside Salesmen.




This happy lady is showing off her Blue while she entices people to buy some lunch. Notice that gallon of water on the sidewalk just behind her.



Here we have some Blue, but you must look carefully. No, it's not Pluto; it's the fellow dressed like a Mexican hiding behind his shady sign and under the umbrella. See his Blue shirt? Both of these people are real, I assure you!



Mario is wearing Blue pants and holding a Blue sign.





I know that I couldn't bear this job; I'd be melting!
I never noticed Roadside Salesmen when I lived in South Florida.
I wonder, if this is peculiar in just my area, or if you see Roadside Salesmen where you live.


Happy Blue Monday!


Blue Monday Participants
1. Adrienne
2. Pie
3. Rajesh, India
4. Sasha
5. Bella @ The Art of Living Beautifully
6. Dena E Dream Doodlers
7. Susan @ Ash Tree Cottage
8. Fe's Journey of Life
9. Lani, Taiwan
10. ZanyMayd
11. mizhelle
12. COZY KITCHEN BY THE SEA
13. LaVoice
14. Cabin & Cottage
15. Jeanne,backyard neighbor
16. Bahchi
17. Candy @ The Little Round Table
18. Christine
19. Tracy F. @ Honeysuckle and Hissy Fits
20. Milla
21. Fifi Flowers
22. NatureFootstep Photography
23. Everyday Cat Visitor
24. Anne Fannie
25. Mylene @ Story Of A Woman
26. Painting for my girl
27. I got blue!
28. Mrs. M @ TLC
29. Vernz, Phils.
30. Rosie
31. Kids Turf ( first entry)
32. Rinkly Rimes
33. kat
34. Beyond the Garden Gate
35. Maggie B
36. foto CHIP - Birgitta
37. Fighter
38. Belle
39. Judi @Cranberryblossom
40. Crafty Gardener, Canada
41. rache
42. Shannara
43. Vintage Advertising in Blue!
44. Ella Maes Barn Gathering
45. Wifey10-The Little Engines
46. Cindy @ Applestone Cottage
47. Beverly @ How Sweet The Sweet
48. Perfectly Blended
49. Maria's Space-Blue and Silver
50. Manang Kim~USA
51. Reach Beyond Limits
52. Eden, Australia
53. Joysweb
54. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
55. margene
56. Ann & Tin and Sparkle
57. Sweet Nothings
58. DEEP BLUE SEA
59. Baba's Special babies
60. Niagara Falls
61. Myrna@MyEnchantedHome
62. hapzydeco
63. Kayce's Daily Notes
64. ging
65. Treasures from the Heart
66. vintage frenchhen
67. Mary @ Vintage Comfort
68. Summertime Blues
69. Little World of Fun
70. Freecycle
71. Alex @ Blue Creek Basement
72. SW Mementos
73. Joy- Books and Life
74. Loui
75. Anna's Adorments, Sweden
76. peggy gatto
77. Lynn Lovelies
78. Maboe, Norway
79. Patricia - USA

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Monday, August 2, 2010

Blue Monday - Blue Note Cards

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Look what came in my mail! Denise Marie from Denise Marie Bloomin had a "blog-a-versary celebration door prize," and I won! She made note cards in Blue brown, and white just for me! They're made with such care and details: hand stamped, touches of ribbon, and 3-D parts. Denise Marie is a handy lady. She not only crafts, but she finds great buys that she shares on her blog.

Six Blue items were enclosed:
  1. With Gratitude card with envelope
  2. A Very Happy Birthday card with envelope
  3. Thank you Very Much card with envelope
  4. With Sympathy card with envelope
  5. Best Wishes tag
  6. A personal note from Denise Marie





I'm giving you a close-up of her whimsical address label on the outside of the package. The top of the label is so cute. Just look at that darling Blue mailbox on the address label.



Here's the little note from Denise Marie. Notice in the lower right, she's written, "Keep Smiling."



I turned the card over so that you can read the message, it says,
"Sally,
You've blessed me w/your meme. I had fun making these for you.
If I can find ANY blue I gotta tag in! LOL
Bloggie Love,
Denise Marie"




What a special Blue treat! Thank you, Denise Marie; I'll sure enjoy using these.


Happy Blue Monday!


Blue Monday Participants
1. Jill, CA
2. lani@home
3. mizhelle
4. Vintage linens
5. Sweet Nothings
6. Rajesh, India
7. Dena E Dream Doodlers
8. Candy @ The Little Round Table
9. LaVoice
10. Sarah@Blogging While Waiting
11. Ann@tin and sparkle
12. Fe's Journey of Life
13. Siromade Australia
14. Animor Australia
15. Marie's Maison - Guest Room
16. Pie
17. Coloradolady - blue stained pine
18. Mary@OnePerfectBite
19. Jeanne,backyard neighbor
20. Emily
21. kat
22. Joyful
23. Treasures from the Heart
24. Loui
25. lazyclick, India
26. Fifi Flowers
27. Milla
28. Belle
29. Hagemor Fotosafari
30. Maboe, Norway
31. Shannara
32. Jan, Australia
33. Riet, Holland
34. Eden, Australia
35. Doni @ faithgracecrafts
36. Rinkly Rimes
37. The Recycling Loop
38. Chari@Happy To Design
39. Kvasthilda, Sweden
40. foto CHIP - Birgitta
41. Manang Kim~USA
42. Everyday melbourne
43. Happier Than a Pig in Mud-Freezer Dill Pickles
44. Debbie@thepaintsplash
45. Becky K
46. Fighter ღ
47. Jasmin in Blue!
48. Cabin & Cottage
49. DustyUs, Ok, US
50. Wifey10-My Pet Jamie
51. Reach Beyond Limits
52. Susan@Mizzus G on This and That
53. Christian
54. Idea House Master Suite
55. Auntie E's Garden
56. DeniseMarie
57. linda
58. Christine
59. Katillac Shack
60. Little World of Fun
61. Yoli ~ Apron Senorita
62. Treasured Blue Platter
63. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove
64. Jan K.
65. Talents Differ
66. Joahna Vern, Philippines
67. blue,taiwan
68. Joy- Books and Life
69. Beeutiful by Design-Blue & White
70. Bon Vivant
71. Kayce's Daily Notes
72. Bonnie Blue Flag
73. Ruth
74. peggy gatto
75. hapzydeco
76. Crafty Gardener, Canada
77. annies home
78. Gee
79. Annette
80. Hyacinths For The Soul
81. Komali Chai in the garden
82. Komali -Scented outdoor room

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