tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87935988782270968422024-02-24T01:48:50.101-05:00More Fun Less LaundryLinda (More Fun Less Laundry)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14460063428965240523noreply@blogger.comBlogger8413tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793598878227096842.post-75591458812849128102014-06-18T19:05:00.001-04:002014-06-19T09:24:24.893-04:00Disney Whimsy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">During the past month we have been up and down the east coast, in Maine, clapping politely at Will's math thesis presentation (pretending we had some idea of what he was talking about ~~ Topological Methods in Combinatorics, in case you were wondering), cheering as he conducted a live orchestra in the premiere presentation of his music thesis ("For Film"), </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">and then getting a little teary as he received his </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Musical Composition.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">All this accomplishment called for a celebration, and our favorite place to celebrate is just a quick hop down to the other end of the coast!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Luckily our local airport has a JetBlue flight direct to Orlando!</span></div>
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<i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. It's a selfie</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Anyway, we can be in Connecticut at 6 am and in our Disney hotel by noon!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This time we stayed at <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/wilderness-lodge-resort/" target="_blank">Disney's Wilderness Lodge.</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We once stayed in a lodge in Park City, UT, which was one of the inspirations for the interior of the Wilderness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The rest of our squadron flew down from Boston, and because we were celebrating an engagement and a college graduation we received much attention from the Disney cast members.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We have been fortunate to travel to Disney World many times, and we now know where to find the best food and dining spots. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">But today, Minnie and I have prepared a simple summery lunch with some of Mickey's and Mr. Fun's favorites.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's broiling out here on my deck today. Minnie doesn't mind as she is used to the Florida sunshine, but I'm wilting. Only in my dreams can I ever be a southern belle. But we can quench our thirst with one of these delicious citrus sparklers ~~ your choice of orange, lemon or apple.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have tried to pinpoint the event in my life which has created a subconscious connection between the scent of lime and pure happiness. I only know that I would fill my house with lime aroma and eat and drink lime anything. Luckily Minnie put some lime slices out. Or you may prefer to use a Mickey to pluck a lemon slice for your glass.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">These colorful Mickeys are really corn holders, but they are perfect and fun ways to pluck berries, and of course Minnie would never forget to put out cheese! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Are you a Disney fan? Do you have a favorite Disney character, or hotel? Our favorite places to stay are The Wilderness Lodge and The Yacht Club, and we debate the pros and cons of each every single time we go.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>~~ congratulations Will ~~</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>~~ you are also a wonderful source of our happiness ~~</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">please join me for more</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and see our trip to Disney's Yacht Club <a href="http://morefunlesslaundry.blogspot.com/2012/04/disney-decor.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></span><br />
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Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14460063428965240523noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793598878227096842.post-73356382039414223582014-05-14T18:34:00.000-04:002014-05-14T18:34:52.722-04:00Lenox Rutledge: Something Old, Something New<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I usually detested that chore, which had to be done after the three meals each day, and then twice a year when all the already spotless and dustless dishes came out of the cupboards to be washed for spring and fall cleaning. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">But twice a year and during assorted holidays my dishtowel (it had to be fresh and dry) lovingly and patiently caressed ~~ yes, that is accurate ~~ the dishes I thought must be the most beautiful ever created. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>~ Lenox Rutledge ~</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lenox calls this a springtime pattern because of the floral design, but when I hold it I hear my dad calling from the den, "Franny, come and see this." Marching band music from the television plays in the background as the Thanksgiving Day parade floats by.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The china is the trademark Lenox ivory, almost white but softer, the color of my wedding dress. (Do you remember when the fashion world flirted with this bridal look for a short time in 1980?) The fluted edges of all the pieces are hand painted with tiny flowers in a process Lenox calls "jewelling," and these highly polished petals are the result.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I know my mom stored these beautiful dishes in a hope chest, and purchased them by working hard after school and then full time, in factories and at those old-fashioned department store counters selling makeup and candy, where her mad men era bosses chased the girls around trying for kisses or a pinch. Yes! True stories and my kids are amazed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now my daughter is getting married and my mom mentioned that she was planning to give this exquisite china to her!! I must admit that I was more than a tad envious. Of course, Charlotte is looking at her own totally different patterns, as every bride has, and should have, her own style, reflective of her own experiences and generation.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Somewhere far from the madding guest reception crowd ~~ none of this new thing where everyone stays in the same inn and a huge brunch starts the first day of the marriage. No, no ~~ just quiet, just two, who cares what food is served, and who even knows. The minister has said "I now pronounce you," the toasts have been raised. God is in his heaven. All is right with the world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Did you know that flowing ribbons are making a return to bridal bouquets? A welcome (imo) change from the rigid tightly bound inflexible look popular now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Speaking of weddings and flowers, I know it's not all about me (I chant this to myself before bed), but I think every bridal bouquet needs a sprig of lily of the valley to add a delicate and sweet scent. I have so much growing in my yard in May and June, but where can I find it in January??</span></div>
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Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14460063428965240523noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793598878227096842.post-28689344709894343892014-04-09T17:26:00.000-04:002014-04-09T17:30:12.150-04:00Bird Housing<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's truly Spring here in the Northeast! We've been buried in this seemingly endless winter, trying to keep the oil tanks and the bird feeders filled. But now the trees are beginning to bud, the bulbs are sending up shoots (no flowers yet, not even daffodils!), the sap is flowing and the birds have returned, looking for the choicest nesting spots. I even spotted a pair of bluebirds ~~ the first EVER in my yard! ~~ hopping about the deck! There are also several pairs of cardinals and some robins flying recon missions around the yard.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We always have a few nests ON the house and in one of the umbrellas, but our summer house maintenance plans will disrupt their usual nesting sites and those "natural" habitats will be temporarily unavailable. The birds will be forced to find spots in the acres and acres of wooded area surrounding our house! Hmmm...I wonder if they will be able to deal with roughing it?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Some of them may be interested in this delightful multi-family dwelling. Santa left it for me under the tree after I texted a photo of it to Mr. Fun. I was very surprised and delighted! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">... perhaps attracted by the bamboo shoots and edges </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Maybe they were enticed </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">... or by the gorgeous detailing on the pitcher.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">and it looks like he has staked his claim.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">or <i>collected</i> to commemorate special events, </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am in the midst of a </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">very</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> busy year, planning a wedding and college graduation festivities, and a few house projects, just to make sure the stress level remains high. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">But preparing this springtime table for all my blogland friends </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">has reminded me that playtime is important, too! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And so for your dining time entertainment, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">a poem.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Birds are starting to sing,</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Just because it's Spring.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Bees are starting to sting,</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Just because it's Spring.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Bells are starting to ring,</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Ding-a-ling-a-ling!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>All these things are happening,</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Just because it's Spring.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">written by yours truly</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">in 2nd grade</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">:)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I called it <i>Spring</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">please join me and my dishy friends</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://cuisinekathleen.com/" target="_blank">Let's Dish</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>and</i></span><br />
<a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tablescape Thursday</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>Linda :)</i></b></span></div>
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