LaraineRose - Who am I?
I was the "twinkle in my pappa's eyes" as they say. Being the long, longed-for "girl" in the family after my parents had 3 boys, you might think that I would have been spoiled. Not so! Eventually, I was the only daughter of my parents' 6 children and I was Mum's only helper. I kept asking, "Why wasn't I born a boy, they get to work outside with dad?" Mum always had a good answer for me. "If you were a boy, who would help me?" Or, "Who would wear all of those pretty clothes I sew if you were a boy?" GOOD ANSWER! Mum did dress me in pretty little dresses and I fondly remember one shortie coat mum made for me. It was red and had a pretty blue satin collar which could be tied in a big fat bow. I liked that!
I am a gardener
Working outdoors in our extensive garden of vegetables, fruit and flowers is a favorite pastime of mine. A wonderful peaceful feeling comes over me as I plant bulbs, water and even weed. Since I no longer ski, winter seems long for me. I can hardly wait until the springtime flowers blossom and I can get my hands in the warm soil, digging another bed for more alyssum, clarkia and godetia. On the rare occasions when late frost threatens I cover these young plants with paper tents. Perennial Combinations
I found this to be an invaluable resource. A picture is indeed worth a thousand words and this marvelous book is a great visual aid which helped me to see how plants work in combination. After the introduction of each new combination Cole shares bits of wisdom about the cultural requirements of the various plants, points of fact that are missing in most books on perennials.
This is a "must have" addition to the library for the new gardener as well as the consumate professional.
Perennial Combinations: Stunning Combinations That Make Your Garden Look Fantastic Right from the Start (Rodale Garden Book)
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'Perennial Combinations' is broken down into categories based on available light and varying cultural conditions making it easy to use and understand. The lush photographs clearly illustrate the points he shares about texture, form and color. Cole's lifetime of experience as a gardener and designer comes to the fore as he encourages us to create tapestries and tell stories with plants.
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I am a night thinker
I do my best thinking late at night (early morning). Out in our beautiful flower scented garden, what wonder of wonders I dream while swinging slowly back and forth on our newly painted, blue swing-for-two. Gazing up into the star studded sky, I try to find the now famous formations which make up Orion, the Big Dipper, the Bear and others. Am I a dreamer? Sometimes, not always. I'm one of a couple
No use talking about what I used to do, like skiing, working at a full-time, full-tilt job and keeping an immaculate house with lots of goodies available for the endless stream of company we entertained. That was fun! That was then ......but now, I desire to talk of Will and I as a couple, because we are a "matched set." Especially since his retirement, we seem to be like two beautiful leaves waiting for the autumn winds to come and blow us off the tree. NOT SO FAST - don't be thinking I'm talking here of the end of life and living. I want to share the story of why Will took the picture of two, old, dried up leaves and then you'll understand me better.
Story of The Two Leaves
Fall came and went. The winds were extreme. All the leaves had long since fallen, been raked up and composted. One day, I happened to notice 2 leaves high up in our maple tree, still clinging to the branch, not yielding to the strong winds which whipped them back and forth. Every morning, while sitting, having my morning coffee I would say to Will, "Well, they're still there" until it became a bit of a joke. It soon became Will's line to me. He would laugh and say "Yup, they're still there" as he saw my glance upward. Winter
Winter came in with a vengence, with record breaking snowfalls. The raging icy northerly winds buffeted those 2 leaves.All winter long the morning ritual continued. "Still there." "Yes, still there." As most of you know by now - Will, my husband, is a well-known, extremely talented photographer. One day, Will pulled out his camera and asked me to look at a picture he had taken, "just for me." The picture was of these 2 brown, wizzled up leaves still together and still stubbornly hanging on.
Springtime
Springtime! New lime green leaves started bursting forth along each branch of the Maple tree. Every day brought new wonders: Primroses, crocus, snowdrops, daffodils, tulips, forsethia and rock cress. The 2 leaves were momentarily forgotten until one early evening, just before sunset I was enjoying a stroll around our acreage. I noticed that now our Maple tree was adorned with healthy mature growth. The leaves twisting and turning seemed to dance in the early evening breeze. I suddenly remembered, looked up searching and silently asked myself, "Are they still there?" Three reasons to love LaraineRose
That's a lot more than three reasons!! You'll HAVE to love me!!!
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I just received this complimentary comment and wanted to share it with you:"You need to add another line to the why to love Laraine section, she tells an interesting story. Love your sense of humor and enthusiasm - it shines through."
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DANCE TEAM - 84 Year Old
"If we practiced do you think we could do this???"
My response was - "Absolutely - if we were 34!"
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LaraineRose Loves All God's Creation - Kittens
Books helped us to raise Ziggy
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LaraineRose Loves All God's Creation - Puppies
I enjoy animals, small and large and tend to get very upset when I see or hear of cruel treatment of them.
SOFT n CUDDLY CORGI PUPPIES
Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies.. they are so fuzzy just like stuff animals. I just love them so much... visit : www.tinytailsnkisses.com for tips on potty training
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Minnie Rosebud, Miss Twiggie & Bella Blue
Raising and training a puppy that is filled with good common sense.
How Hard can it be?
New puppy owners are barraged with conflicting information from friends, neighbors, breeders, veterinarians and even books! It's overwhelming to try to make sense of it all. Here are some books, written by professional trainers and veterinarians with many years' experience. Books refreshing and easy to use, from housetraining and "possessed puppy syndrome", to how to REALLY care for your new friend, you'll find yourself referring to these fun and informative books over and over.
I strongly recommend that anyone considering a new puppy, first take the time to read these books before starting out the door to actually get their new puppy.
LaraineRose Loves Hiking
Hiking Equipment
2 - Pk Stainless Steel Flasks
Thirsty? Drink up! Now you can get a 2 - Pk. of Stainless Steel Flasks for the price of one! SAVE BIG! You can't pack too much water. Great for camping and hiking, or really any adventure you've got cooked up. Both flasks are solidly built and ready for use on the trail.
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High Sierra Old School Backpack
Super cheap and is super durable! I love all the compartments and even though there isn't a laptop "place", the biggest compartment is more than enough for my laptop and there's still room for books! It's a great fit!
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Olive Drab 264-lb Sturdy Camp Cot - Set of 2
You won't need to take turns sleeping on the cot if you buy this set. Light-weight, folding and easy to carry.
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Woodland Camouflage Folding Camp Stools
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Garmin GPSMAP 76S
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LaraineRose Loves Travelling
Be Prepared
Port Authority Ladies Madison Jacket (L766)
A white coat to lift your spirits and it matches everything else in your wardrobe. It is a must!
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Ecoland for Her Organic Cotton Lady's Crew Neck Long Sleeve Shirt
This is a great little sweater to pull on when the wind gets nasty or to drape over your shoulders on a cool evening.
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Port Authority Signature ladies short sleeve rapid dry button-front sport shirt(L451)
Comfy, coolness on a hot day.
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Ladies Nylon Rain Jacket by totes ISOTONER
Can't leave home without a windbreaker and it comes in many colors.
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Jax Couture Sweetheart Strapless Print Sundress and Swimsuit Coverup
The perfect little dress for a beach party or, throw on a light wrap and wear it to an evening of wine and dine.
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LaraineRose Really, Really Loves Traveling
Travel Light - But Ready For Every Event
Kangol Tropic 504 Ventair Cap
Winter, summer, spring of fall - Kangol delivers a hat for all seasons
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American Apparel Racerback Tank Top Style Dress
This dress is so cute! The material is nice and it's form fitting. It fits just like a tank top.
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Naughty Monkey Women's Open Line Sandal
The most comfortable pair of sandals one could ever hope to find! Your foot literally sinks into the bottom with every step. What a pleasure wearing these.
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Premium Viscose Shawl / Wrap (78"X28") - 42 Vibrant Colors
Here's a perfect shawl to wear with the beach party dress shown above.
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LaraineRose Really, Really, Really Loves Travelling
A Hat For Every Occasion
BRIGHT YELLOW WIDE BRIM COTTON FLOPPY BEACH SUN HAT
Anyone knows there is a right way and a wrong way to go out into the sun, it is all just a matter of having the right tools on hand; starting with proper sun shielding. This bright cotton wide brim floppy hat is in every traveling Diva's suitcase.
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Peach Finish Ladies Cap-Mint
A fun hat. Lookin' Good in "Cool" Mint.
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Adjustable Cotton Visor. Available in Red and Purple
Whether on the golf coarse or sailing on your sweeties yaht - you'll look swish with this little sunshade - easy on the hair style too.
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Ladies Sun Hat-White
I just love this hat! I don't have one like this yet, but I've seen them in all the stores. They are all the rage for this summer!
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MILITARY MOSQUITO & INSECT HEAD NET
This is definitely not "downtown" wear, but for when you go camping/hiking. I don't dare leave without it.
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LaraineRose Loves Squidooing
Can't Leave Your Laptop At Home?
ASUS Eee PC 900 20G (8.9 Inch Display, 900 MHz Intel Mobile CPU, 1 GB RAM, 20 GB Solid State Drive, Linux, 4 Cell Battery) Pearl White
Built-in 20GB Solid State Disk (SSD) offers 15 seconds boot times that makes for a quiet, energy saving, shock proof design, which is ideal for reporters, wildlife photographers and other like-minded outdoor enthusiasts.
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Apple MacBook MB403LL/A 13.3-inch Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive) White
Measuring a mere 1.08 inches thin and weighing in at only 5.0 pounds, the MacBook cuts a slim profile on any desk (or in any backpack or briefcase). A durable polycarbonate shell in white keeps it ready for the rough and tumble of everyday life.
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Apple MacBook Pro MB133LL/A 15.4-inch Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 200 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive)
Very snappy performance including boot up and shut down time. Small size and light weight is a plus. Excellent wireless performance. Amazing battery life. Very little heat generation. Fan and hard drive noise is very low. Setting up a dual boot to Windows XP is well documented and easy to do.
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Swiss Gear SA9666 BackPack for Laptops (Red)
Airflow Back System. Water Bottle Pocket. Internal Audio Pocket. Organizer Pocket. Padded Shoulder Straps.
Product Dimensions: 19 x 8 x 13 inches
Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
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Samsonite L45 Notebook Plus Case, Black
Made of durable 600 denier polyester. Compact and portable designs. Laptop compartments with 10mm foam padding. SmartPocket slides over luggage handles.
Multiple pockets with organization features.
Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 15 x 6 inches ; 6 pounds.
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LaraineRose Loves Doing Needlework Of All Kinds
Embroidery Lessons
How To Embroider
Learn how to embroider. Discover how to thread a needle the easy way, how to use an embroidery hoop and how to finish off your work.
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LaraineRose Loves Baking and Entertaining
Backyard Barbecue This year declare your independence from the kitchen and fattening fare with a cookout that's both healthy and crowd-pleasing. Some fireworks to wow your friends: a refreshing Icy Strawberry Kiwi-tini that's as vitamin-rich as it is zesty; a full-of-fibre Sweet Potato salad tossed with Dijon dressing; and skinless baked barbecue chicken that doesn't skimp on the flame-kissed flavor.Icy Strawberry Kiwi-tini
Prep Time:5 min
Total Time:5 min
Makes:4 servings, about 1 cup each
1 bottle (16 oz.) CRYSTAL LIGHT Ready-To-Drink Strawberry Kiwi, chilled 1-1/2 cups frozen strawberries
1/4 cup cold ginger ale
1/4 cup vodka
PLACE all ingredients in blender container; cover. Blend on high speed until smooth.
POUR evenly into 4 glasses.
SERVE immediately.
Jazz It Up: Garnish each filled glass with a strawberry and peeled kiwi slice.
Variation: For a non-alcoholic version, prepare as directed omitting the vodka.
Sweet Potato Salad
Prep Time: 20 minTotal Time: 3 hr 20 min
Makes: 6 servings, 1 cup each
2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes, cooked
2 cups cubed peeled new potatoes, cooked
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped Ham,
Any variety 1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP or MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing
3 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
COMBINE potatoes, celery, onions and ham in large bowl.
ADD dressing and mustard; mix lightly. Cover.
REFRIGERATE several hours or until chilled.
Perfect BBQ Grilled Chicken
Prep Time:5 minTotal Time:51 min
Makes:4 servings
1/3 cup Caesar Dressing
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
1/4 cup BULL'S-EYE Original Barbecue Sauce
POUR dressing over chicken in resealable plastic bag. Seal bag; turn to evenly coat chicken with dressing.
Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
Remove chicken from marinade; discard bag and marinade.
PREHEAT grill to medium heat. Place chicken on grill; cover with lid.
GRILL 6 to 8 min. on each side or until cooked through (165°F), turning and brushing occasionally with barbecue sauce for the last few minutes.
Cooking Know-How: Set the timer in the kitchen for 6 min. on each side so you don't forget to turn the chicken. Don't overcook the chicken - grill just until the juices run clear and the chicken is cooked through (165°F).
Use Your Oven: Don't know what to do if your grill runs out of gas unexpectedly or if it starts to rain? Just place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 20 min. or until cooked through.
Food Facts: If chicken breast halves are thick at one end, flatten thick end of chicken to ensure even cooking.
Cookbooks for the entertainer
365 Great Barbeque & Grilling Recipes
All tried and true recipes for the barbeque and grill.
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What's Cooking : Barbeque (What's Cooking Series)
This book is beautifully illustrated. The recipes and preparation instructions are clearly stated so that anyone could understand them, even a beginner. There is enough varitity so that even the veteran barbecuers should enjoy this book.
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Smoothies: 50 Recipes for High-Energy Refreshment
This wonderful book is packed with delicious recipes for blended fruit drinks that are good for you too. It is in full-color with photos of many of the smoothies. Conveniently, complete nutritional information is given, including fat, protein, fiber, sodium, calcium and much more.
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The Bartender's Black Book, Eighth Edition: 2,800 New and Classic Recipes
Easy to read recipies, non-coded names for liquors, short, sweet, and to the point. Spiral binded so the book will not close while you are mixing.
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Southern Cakes: Sweet and Irresistible Recipes for Everyday Celebrations
The photography in this book is awesome. From the coconut cake on the cover to the buttermilk cake is a replicate of the real thing. The recipes are easy to follow and well written. If you love the southern heritage of cakes made by your grandmother or your mom, you'll find them all in this wonderful book.
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coopd
Hi LaraineRose, Thank you for wanting to join my group Nature Lovers (http://www.squidoo.com/groups/naturelovers). Your writing is wonderful and entertaining and your husband's artwork is amazing! I added some of his 2009 calendars to my lens :) Posted September 02, 2008 |
Now here is my idea of a great lens! Human interest, intelligent and fun! You deserve Lens of The Day for this one.
Posted August 30, 2008
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JaguarJulie
Ah Laraine! This is a lovely lens artistically crafted and worthy of LOTD, 5***** and blessings. Posted August 24, 2008 |
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littlemisspiggy
hello. great lens. hehe. keep it up. 5* :) Posted August 18, 2008 |
Hello Laraine, really enjoyed your lens. Especially the one about travel! My favourite place is probably Fes Riads or Marrakech Riads in Morocco. Full of history and culture just like you experienced. Keep the lovely lens coming. Such a great way to meet people all over the web and learn something about them. Kerrie :-)
Posted August 12, 2008
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vbright105
I have spent time reading your "staycation" lens, but never read this one! I really enjoyed it. One day I'll have to try a lens about me. Posted August 04, 2008 |
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Jewelsofawe
Very cool lens. I love reading personal lenses and getting know people. Posted July 28, 2008 |
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mulberry
All the good stuff! I enjoyed visiting your lens. I would love to have the flexibility of that 84 year old! Posted July 26, 2008 |
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VickiSims
You are right - we have much in common! I thoroughly enjoyed your lens. 5*s Posted July 23, 2008 |
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poddys
This is a really nice lens, great to get to know you better. 5***** well deserved. Posted July 09, 2008 |
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