Take Care of Your Heart

"Hearts In Outer Space" Wall Quilt
by hhc

Over the past three weeks I found out what the phrase "Heart Attack' could mean.

Looking back, I realize how fortunate I am 

that there wasn't a devastating result 

following what happened.

No, it wasn't me, but someone I hold dear.  

SO I want to warn others to be aware.

The classic signs for men: 

 chest pain, left arm pain 

(shortness of breath?)

Subtle hints of impending trouble:  

Feeling winded while riding a bike 

when normally (or previously) one did not.

Chest tightness when going outside 

into cold wintry weather.  

It might NOT be asthma.

I'm sure there are many other indicators, but- 

if someone had early symptoms and 

had a checkup and some testing done, 

the repair work afterwards might be 

a lot less invasive 

than open-heart surgery.

Just trying to be helpful here...

Winter Is Coming

Winter is coming! 

To all who view this blogsite:

A blessed Christmas.

Wishing you all PEACE, JOY, LOVE 

and good health throughout the New Year.

SNOW and SHADOWS

 

Out of practice building snowmen...

Fleeting Sunlight

24 MUFFINS

I had a baking session today, tried a new recipe:

BANANA CRANBERRY MUFFINS

A little much sweet, but yummy just the same. 

Favorite Autumn Photographs

 

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Autumn Is Here

 

By hhc - fabric collage

HAPPY AUTUMN!

Summer is gone, where did it go?  Gone with the wind, to steal a phrase... 

by hhc - threads, pressed leaves

Some of my impressions include trees decked with glowing red or orange or golden yellow adornment, glowing in the amber sunlight.   Piles of crispy leaves scattering to swirl and dance in the wind.  The restless cries of migrating birds heading for warmer climates. 

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....Occasional frosts that outlined grasses with white, colorful pumpkins, squashes and gourds arranged for sale in roadside stands...  

Photo by hhc

Cider, definitely apple cider!  Best served with cinnamon sugared doughnuts, of course.  

By hhc - pressed leaf

This is my favorite season.  I feel most comfortable in cooler, less humid weather.  Let's see if we get snow in October!!!

September 11th, We Still Remember... Updated

Civil servant putting up flag on that day...
"Hole in the Barn Door" quilt block

I remember exactly where I was, what I was doing, (sitting on the couch watching the TV after receiving a phone call...) how I felt (in shock) 20 years ago today.  My wall quilt (pictured above) was the result.

It was made for a "Men's Choice" challenge in my quilt guild, and men were supposed to select the fabric for our quilts.  I couldn't help but think that the attacks on the World Trade Center and other locations were-   Some men's choice.

The airplane charm opens up to reveal the seats inside...

We will never forget.  Prayers go out for the families and loved ones of those who died- both the victims and the first responders, and those who live on with injuries and illnesses that resulted from their unexpected proximity to the buildings' collapse, and/or from their brave response to the call of danger.

Iwo Jima charm

Fireman's hat has an "11" on it, flowered fabric for remembrance...

My dear neighbor/friend Shirley A. composed these two poems (adhered to the back) a month later.  She is now gone. 

The words and music for this song came to me right after the Twin Trade Towers were reduced to rubble: 

The heart of the Father 

grieves today.

So any of His children

were blown away.

...So much death,

senseless pain and fear.

But we are not alone,

He is here...

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and I was reminded of this verse found in 

Jeremiah Chapter 9 verse 1:

OH THAT MY HEAD WERE WATERS, AND MINE EYES A FOUNTAIN OF TEARS, THAT I MIGHT WEEP DAY AND NIGHT FOR THE SLAIN OF THE DAUGHTER OF MY PEOPLE!

...We will remember

one September...

mourning...