Day 2838: "You all doing okay?"

"Megan": ink brush drawing, watercolor, collage postcard.

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I hadn't thought ahead to Day #3000 of this daily blog.

It seems daunting enough to face the laptop daily, 
day after day with very few ideas. Somehow something pops 
up to fill a part of the cheeseburger format of this silly blog.

Today I got a brief comment in the form of a question.

Jim, who I think remembers me starting this blog 7+ years ago,

said: "Thanks, as always, jl! As you look ahead...

what is the date of your blog post #3000?" I replied:

"Ouch! That makes my head hurt! You have a mean streak I see. 

I should ask Grand Hunk #2, as he is a math whiz, but I will 
take this on as long as you're not going to give me a grade?

I think I can come fairly close. Hold on 5 minutes?

Day 3000 will be on September 13, 2020. Am I right?"

He replied:  "guess we'll find out................."

Jake/GH#2 would do it in his head in a flash, 
I had to use a pencil.

And, there is probably an app for that?

Just because ...

Urraca verde

Smile for Monday ...

 

Day 2121: Postcards will be coming your way, in a while!

face2:  collage, ink drawing & digital

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If you read yesterday's blog, here, it was about middle names.

I had never thought much about middle names, but 

when I pulled out yesterday's 1915 photo, it made me think.

I offered to mail a handmade postcard 

to anyone who sent me their middle name.

Thanks to those who responded, I have so enjoyed reading 

 not only the middle names, but the background stories 

which are interesting, fun and wonderful!

I'm up to 36 postcards to make so far, but so worth it.

(Thursday, May 17th, 12:00 pm will be the 

cut-off for middle name postcards)

So, Martha Mae, Alana Gale, Erin Long, Wendy Lynn, 

Cindy Marie, Lorraine Joy, Karen Lynn, Beatrice Irene,

Norma Marie, Marguerite Elizabeth, Norma Marie, 

Marie Alice, Betty Lou, Carrol Ann, Marilyn Maxine,

Donna Gail, Samuel Kevin, "Amy Jean in her flying machine", 

Julie Ann, Carmen Lorayne, Janet Kathleen, 

Heidi Eleonore, Jane Annette & Erin Clair, Alexis Meshi,
Lisa Miki, Katherine Kimiko, Elena Emiko, 
Lois Dorothy, John Nelson, Mary Louise, Ann Mae,
Dawn Kimberly, Duke Stanford, Donna Marie & Gail Reiko.

I truly thank you from my heart.

Postcards will be coming your way, in a while! ♥ 

 

Some I do have your address, but if 

it has changed or you think I might need it, 

please e-mail me @ jlonginc@gmail.com

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For FB Throwback Thursday ...

Japan, 1980, jacki, Demura sensei & Wendy

A smile for Thursday ...

Day 1959: Holiday Q and A ...

"Ah, the holidays ...": collage

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collage card & envelope

8 questions for you to answer ... or not?

Y/N & short answers are fine.

I'm curious & would love to hear from you?

Do you think anyone will answer? Y/N?

1. Are you in holiday mode?

2. Do you have a tree up?

3. Do you send holiday cards?

4. Do you make food for gifts?

5. What is your favorite holiday food?

6. What was the best gift you ever received?

7. What is the best gift you ever gave?

8. What question did I miss?

 

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A smile for Wednesday ...

Day 1622: Little rituals ...

"drama girl", ink. watercolor & collage journal page

I read somewhere, 
that we human find ways to divide up our time.

And that some of us crave a routine?

So I am wondering do you have daily rituals? 

I mentioned one of mine earlier,  here.

Another is turning the pages of this tiny calendar given to me ...

21 years ago by my cousin Nancy.

I was going through a hard time ...

& I think she knew it would help.

For 21 years, a day at a time, it shows the wear.

But she was right & it still helps. 

And one more, 

12 years ago WonderWoman gave me this ..

little daily devotional.

 

 
 
I read a page each day.

Sometimes I remember from 
the year before, and some

seem brand new. 

 &

And now, dear friend & artist Terry Garrett has 

again sent me his beautiful art work to enjoy all year ... 

Do you have a little ritual that is part of your day? 
I'd love to hear from you.

A smile for Tuesday ...