Sunday Morning Sunshine: Dust if You Must

Dust if You Must

By Rose Milligan

Dust if you must, but wouldn't it be better                                 to paint a picture or write a letter,                                              Bake a cake, or plant a seed,                                                    Ponder the difference between want and need?

Dust if you must, but there's not much time,                   With rivers to swim, and mountains to climb,                             Music to hear, and books to read,                                                Friends to cherish, and life to lead.

Dust if you must, but the world's out there,                                                                                                     With the sun in your eyes, and the wind in your hair,                                                                                        A flutter of snow, a shower of rain,                                                                                                                    This day will not come around again.

Dust if you must, but bear in mind,                                                       Old age will come and it's not kind,                                                       And when you go (and go you must)                                                     You, yourself, will make more dust.  

Rambling Friday: Music Makes Me Happy

 I love music. Why, you ask? 

It makes me happy. 

I can smile again

It gives me a chance to exercise, breathe deeper:

I want to dance, or sing, or laugh out loud. 

When my spirit is down or sad,

Positive music uplifts me.

I forget my troubles for a bit 

and rejoice in my space of relief.

When I need renewed in spirit--

I turn to spiritual music.

I draw nigh to God once more,

I leave my burdens at His feet,

I trust once more,

I lean on Him,

I grow to love Him more

and feel assurance once again of His love for me.

Question for you:

How does music affect YOU?

Sunday Morning Peace: Music!

Music to Delight Your Ears!

The Cutest Version EVER!

The Little Drummer Boy

Does anyone do this better?

White Christmas

And a couple FUN ones for the kiddies! 

I Want a Hippopotamus

Shirley Temple sings this one!

I'm Gettin Nuttin for Christmas

And Our favorite hymns:

Silent Night

Oooo, I love the Piano Guys! 

Joy to the World

Whatever pleases your musical side,

have a blessed and wonder-filled Christmas!

God Bless!

Sunday Morning Peace: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Music

Christmas trees

The wonder in a child's eyes.

Have a Merry Christmas!

The Things I Collect . . .




Music boxes (oldies, new ones, unique ones)

Souvenir cups from states . . . and other interesting ones





Elephants (the ceremic or stuffed variety! Although I must confess to a hankering for a PINK one. Sigh.)



Or should I say, lots of animals . . .

And then . . . I love and collect . . .


Plants (what's to say: I love 'em all! Poor hubby in the spring time! I'm way too tempted.)

Quotes and Sayings (Know any good ones?)




Books (Son One and I vie for flea market, yard sale, and library sale books)

Certain songs

Dust
(Oh, dear,
did I really say that?)

Dirt on my car ( Shamed confession here)





Raise your hand if you LOVE to dust. Ha. I didn't see any hands. Here's a couple of things that will help keep dust at a minimum:

1. Because dampness serves as a breeding ground for mold, mildew, insects & bacteria, try to keep the humidity level between 30% - 50%.
2. Make sure your attic and crawl space is ventilated.
3. Dust, vaccuum, and clean often. Pay attention to carpets, draperies, and bedding.
4. Maintain air conditioning and heating systems.
   
5. Use kitchen and bathroom vents to remove contaminants and moisture.
6. Clean evaporation trays in dehumidifiers, air conditioners, and under refrigerators.
   

Want to answer a few questions? Let me know . . . I'll use your answers on a blog next week.

1. If you had it to do over, would you NOT have any children? (Be honest, now!)
2. What is your most precious memory of being a mother in relationship to your children? Please be specific.
3. Which is hardest: mothering girls or boys? Or if you have only one child, or one or the other, what is the hardest thing about mothering for you?
   

What was the answer to the trivia question from yesterday?
5% of men admit they snore. Till next week . . .

Quote:
One cannot collect all the beautiful shells on the beach. One can collect only a few, and they are more beautiful if they are few. --Anne Morrow Lindbergh


Blessings.