I really was interested to read all of your comments on yesterday's post. A little surprised, I guess, that so many of you agree, at least partially. I was very sorry to hear that some of you are also experiencing heartbreaking problems with medical insurance issues. We'll just have to keep hoping and praying a insisting that Congress do something. As the president said last night, "We won't quit."
And if you haven't read the comments from yesterday's post, I recommend them. Pay special attention to the comments from our Canadian and British friends. Obviously, the things that some are trying to make us believe about these countries' health care systems are just not true. Makes me want to consider moving to Canada if it weren't so darn cold.
The gorgeous quilt in the photo above is a creation of my friend Blogless Barbara. Isn't it pretty? Barbara thought the background might be a little too busy, but I don't think so. She's going to add a border; maybe she'll show us again when it's finished.
Some Opportunities to Give
My friend Debra at Debra's Design Studio is sponsoring a project to make and send pillowcases to soldiers in Afghanistan. Debra asked that the fabrics have a dark background that won't show dirt easily as the soldier don't have a lot of laundry ops. And since the majority will go to men, I wanted manly prints. So I started going through my embarrassingly large stash. In all that fabric, I found two small pieces that would work for manly pillowcases. Most of my fabrics as definitely girly prints and juvenile.
But yesterday I had to make a trip to Hobby Lobby to purchase embroidery floss, and guess what I found? A fabric sale. I found these fabrics to use for pillowcases. Many of them are patriotic, and the lighter one even has the Pledge of Allegiance printed on it.
Please consider getting involved in this fun and worthwhile project if you can. Just click on the link in the paragraph above for more details and to see some great pillowcases. You'll even find a free pillowcase pattern if you don't have one.
Here's another worthwhile cause. If you aren't already involved in an American Cancer Society Race for a Cure, you might consider helping me reach my $500 goal in memory of Vann. All donations are, of course, tax deductible and all gifts, large and small, are much appreciated. I'm trying to figure out how to put a button on my sidebar for this link, but haven't succeeded yet.
I filled the front porch with boxes of donations for the Exchange Club, a local charity, this morning. In fact, the truck is here now loading them up. Can't you hear Sophie barking.
This place is finally beginning to show some progress from my decluttering efforts. (Thanks to my daughter Andy for all her help.) I don't feel that discouragement and hopelessness that I felt for so long. I really think I'm going to reach my deadline of the end of the year.
Thanks for your suggestions on the coffeemaker. I'm going to research them all. strangely enough, my Gevalia was working fine this morning. I think I'm going to take Melzie's advice and run some vinegar through it. Duh. I knew that, but it never dawned on me that could be the problem. I'm sure it is though. Thanks, Melzie.
Got to go now and shower and get ready for my doctor appointment this afternoon. Pray that he has a solution that doesn't involved surgery.
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On 01/28/2010, Joanne said ...
I think the E.C. truck went from your house to mine, or vice-versa, as I notice my bags are no longer on the porch. I sent, among other stuff, a long red winter coat that I've only worn once, that cold day we had back in 2005 or '06.
My suggestion yesterday that everyone should be on Medicare was stupid, of course. It completely left out provision for sustaining the precious insurance companies' riches. I'm not qualified to think up a good health insurance plan, but I hope somebody, or group of bodies, is.
On 01/28/2010, Teresa/MarieSews said ...
Susan, count me in to help you reach your goal in Vann's memory. Won't be a lot but I can kick in $10.00. Just let me know where. Reading the comments to yesterday's post was quite enlightening. I didn't realize how many of us really feel the need for a better system. I'm in favor of a single payer system myself but I don't think we can get there. When I think of how much money I have paid in insurance over the years it amazes me. I would have been better off putting that money in a mattress and saving it for a rainy day.
Take care. Good luck at the drs. appt. Will be thinking good thoughts for you.
On 01/28/2010, Ruth Landon said ...
Susan, I hope the news from the Dr. is positive and that your pain level can be much decreased.
Ruth
On 01/28/2010, Debra Spincic said ...
Thank you so much for posting about Operation Pillowcase. We still need to support our fine men and women heading over to Afghanistan and this is a simple way to cheer them during their long stay.
You can also count on me for a donation -- we also donate to the ACS in memory of Wes's mother who died of breast cancer.
Good to know you are finally beginning to see good results from your decluttering. It's going to take awhile. It took awhile to collect it all! (even if you did have help collecting!)
On 01/28/2010, Barbara Anne said ...
Hi! Thanks for posting my little quilt. It does have two more borders now.
Love the idea for pillowcases. I made my 1st foray into pillowcase making just before Christmas and was disappointed in the results because I used a bleached muslin for the pillow body and Christmas quilt cotton fabric for the cuff. The fabrics were of different weights and it made an unpleasant difference. I recommend not doing that!
I'm wondering what the doctor told you. Hope it was good news!
Hugs!
On 01/28/2010, Donna said ...
Love your friends quilt.
Our co-pays go up and precriptions go up without an increase in our pay. My husband commented today that he needed a generic brand instead of name brand Lipitor and I don't think there is one. So many people are doing without their drugs and it is so sad.
I love the idea of the pillowcases for soldiers. I am going to visit Debra's Design Studio right now.
Blessings and I hope you get a good report from your Dr.
Donna
On 01/29/2010, Kai said ...
Barbara's quilt is gorgeous! With or without a border, it's just plain HAPPY and I love it! I know you SOUND as tho' you feel better just from getting some of the decluttering completed. (Blessings on you, Andy! Good, good daughter!) And I will, of COURSE add to your Race for the Cure funds! Will send something ASAP! May not be a lot because I just added to two other friends' funds. Both are relatively recent cancer survivors! Let us know, please how the appointment went! WE ALL LOVE YOU & WANT TO KNOW WHAT THE DOC SAID!
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