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Nice Necklace on Lame Post Friday

Posted on October 3, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

It’s Lame Post Friday, the day when I let myself off the hook and post random observations and half-baked philosophy. I know, what is my excuse the other days? It’s not easy being a daily blogger, but it is a fun hobby. Similarly, it’s not easy being me, but it is usually entertaining.

Look at the necklace, not the face. Wait, strike that!

My skill at taking selfies does not seem to increase with time. I was about to say then again, the subject matter is not the most attractive, but then I remembered that words have power and we should not denigrate ourselves, even in jest (here’s some of that half-baked philosophy I warned you about). Additionally, we are not the best judges of our own looks. How many people have you thought looked lovely or at least perfectly nice, only to hear them bemoan how awful they look? But the point of this selfie is my new necklace.

It is from One Of A Kind Designs Handcrafted Jewelry by Debora Bruce. I’ve known Debbie since elementary school, and she makes some wonderful jewelry, which she sells on Facebook (I tried to make a link to the page, but regular readers know how technology eludes me). I wonder if I can find a picture of the bracelet I got from her a while ago.

Wait, this is a different one!

I forgot I got this pink one more recently. I was thinking of a purple one. Hmmm….

Here it is!

I suppose I have plenty of pictures of me reaching for a glass of wine or toasting or otherwise enjoying a libation. Then again, it is Friday. Many people enjoy a drink on a Friday. Hey, what am I doing sitting here typing into my computer? Happy Hour awaits!

Actually, I am a Slacker and Scatter-Brained

Posted on March 29, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

It’s not a Slacker Saturday, and it is not a Scattered Saturday, unless you count that I am very scatter brained as usual. But it is a Saturday and I must make a blog post before I completely lose track of the day.

I went for a run earlier, thinking to make a Saturday Running Commentary. It was not an eventful run or even a very long run. I was recruiting my energies, you see, because the Elk of the Year Dinner is tonight at Herkimer Elks Lodge. I did not attend last year’s dinner, but this year’s honoree is one of my particular Elk friends. Additionally, it is an early night: cocktails at three, dinner at four. I am kind of an early bird in my old age.

I will probably enjoy at least one glass of wine.

I looked through my Media Library for a picture of the Elks Lodge, feeling I could ill afford the time, and finally settled on this one taken at the lodge. The bracelet was by One Of A Kind Designs Handcrafted Jewelry by Debora Bruce, just to give a local artist a shout-out.

In addition to figuring out my outfit (as if anybody will notice what I wear) and trying in vain to do something with my hair (I will settle for that coveted “looks like I did it on purpose” look), I must go pick up my car which was getting an oil change and inspection. It is a mere ten minute walk to do so, but I have not yet heard from the mechanic so do not yet know if my poor little car has even passed inspection. Also, I have to mail my Saturday post cards. I think the mail actually leaves the post office at three, not two as I had previously thought, so I have time.

This is turning into really a flustered post, and the more I type, the more flustered I become. I shall sign off and look for a decent pair of pantyhose. As always, I thank you for tuning in.

Once again, I do not have my ducks in a row!

I add a silly picture, just to cheer myself up. It worked!

Snowman and St. Patrick’s Saturday

Posted on March 15, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

I did not exactly have a Scattered Saturday, but during my gyrations, I thought I might come up with a blog post. I did not care to drive anywhere; there was not a lot of snow accumulation, but I didn’t trust the roads since we had started out with rain. Walking would be all right, I thought. I wanted to get to the post office by two to mail out my usual Saturday post cards.

As I walked, I saw something odd at the side of the road. I couldn’t tell what it was, till I got up close. It was a snowman head! Not of actual snow, but one of those lawn decorations of wire and plastic. I looked around but did not see a headless snowman anywhere. I did not want to leave the head to be run over countless times and ruined, so I picked it up and carried it along. Then I had the idea to stick it in one of the remaining snowbanks.

He fits right in!

And on I went to the post office, where I realized I had lost the glove I took off to take the picture. Well, I needed the exercise of more walking so retraced my steps till I found the glove. Phew! It was cold out, so gloves and hat were needed.

I went on to get some money out of the ATM at Cliff’s (to plug a local business) (yes, Cliff’s has many locations throughout the region, but it is a family-owned business based locally). Then I was right across from Valley Wine and Liquor (another local business), so I went in for the Saturday wine tasting, which ran from one to four. I did not purchase any wine, since I was walking and wine bottles can get pretty heavy, but I made notes of what to purchase later.

Regular readers know I like to drink wine.

This picture was actually taken at a previous date. I wanted to show off my new bracelet from One Of A Kind Designs Handcrafted Jewelry by Debora Bruce. It is a Facebook based business, run by a friend I have known since elementary school. She makes some lovely pieces. I must purchase more.

I did some more walking in the cold and ended up at the Elks Lodge, where I enjoyed a glass of wine. I took a picture of a fellow Elk who was nicely dressed for St. Patrick’s Day weekend.

I think he had been golfing.

I myself was wearing a little green but failed to take a selfie. Maybe today when I am out and about. Since we all seem to be celebrating St. Patrick’s day all weekend. Or I could wear a toga, because today is the Ides of March. You know, Julius Caesar? In any case, I have gotten a lengthy (for me) blog post out of my Saturday activities. If you read the whole thing, I thank you.

I Wine, I Wuss, I Make a Wednesday Blog Post

Posted on August 29, 2024 by mohawkvalleygirl

So there I was, debating between having a Wuss-out Wednesday or a Waste Not Want Wednesday. Then I said, oh just make one of the posts you have been putting off making. So I started to do that, then realized I did not have all the relevant information in my head. I can’t possibly go looking for the right notebook now. So how about a Preview of Coming Attractions, using a couple of the pictures I hope to use when I finally write those elusive “real posts.”

Who me? Drink wine?

This is me at the Raindrops on Roses Bed and Breakfast in Herkimer, NY, enjoying a flight of wine from their Wine Tasting Room. I sat in their lovely garden and took a picture of my hand and a glass for Facebook posting purposes. The bracelet, one of my favorites, I got from One Of A Kind Designs Handcrafted Jewelry by Debora Bruce (OOAK). You can find OOAK on Facebook, and if you like jewelry, I recommend you do. So now at least I gave shout-outs to two local businesses.

One of my favorite spots!

Here is a picture of the Eckler Building and Suiter House, where the Herkimer County Historical Society resides. I took this picture for another Post which is not easily condensed into a few words. However, these buildings are also important in the murder mystery I am currently writing and hope to start rehearsing soon. It will benefit the historical society and is to be presented at the Herkimer Elks Lodge on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Ah, I see I have gotten over 250 words. Regular readers (if I still have any) know I consider that respectable. I thank you for bearing with me as I struggle with my blog and other problems.

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