A Special Bell - Wordless Wednesday Linky

Gift from Japan that my late twin sister got over 30 years ago.

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Tribute To A Departed Cousin - Creative Monday Blog Hop

Kay Davitian

          This week on Creative Monday I pay tribute to my first cousin Kay Davitian who died on October 2, 2013.  She was very creative and made her mark in the fashion industry. A special time for her was when she got the opportunity to make her signature jumpsuits for jazz singer Carmen McRae, Hollywood actress Jane Russell and Frank Sinatra's mom. 
         When she lived in New York she worked for Ce Bon's Fashions on Broadway. Many of her designs were worn by TV and film stars and appeared in the New York Times.  A major achievement for her was when she became the first Jamaican woman to be hired by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization.
         Her career took her to many countries.  During her 15 year stint as quality control technician for Jones of New York she travelled to 50 of the 90 countries where they had operations. Kay also spent many years in Italy where she worked with top designers.
          In recent years she was the mentor to the designers on the popular Television Jamaica reality show Mission Catwalk. I always looked forward to her emails and phone calls.   Below are some of the beautiful kaftans that she made.

  Hello and welcome to Creative Mondays hosted by Clairejustineoxox and Judy H-J's Thoughts where you can link up all your creative posts.

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Question Time

     Every weekend I will have a blog post where I ask and answer questions. It is a good way for readers to get to know more about me and also helps me to get feedback on a number of questions.  Which song or quotation helps to lift you spirit when you feel down and out? I am asking this question as my first cousin Kay Davitian died last night.  One of my favourite quotations is:

  Where songs are concerned I like  "I Look To You' by Whitney Houston and 'You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban.

      As usual I am participating in Friendship Friday hosted by Create With Joy where the theme this week is Blogaversary. How long have you been blogging? I have been blogging for over 2 years.What was your first blog post about? A poem about the twinship that my twin and I shared. What is your favourite topic to blog about? The hobbies and interests that my twin and I had over the years. How many blog posts have you written?  I have published  497 blog posts.  How has blogging changed your life? It has helped me to focus on the good times that my twin and I shared and this has been an important part of my healing process. It is ironic that I am answering these questions at a time when I again face loss of a relative.

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Fruity Goodness - Wordless Wednesday Linky

Fruit cocktails - The rare chance I get to enjoy peaches, pears and grapes

 Welcome to Wordless Wednesday hosted by Clairejustineoxox and Judy H-J's Thoughts where you can link up your Wordless and not so Wordless photo posts.

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The Pimento Flavour - Creative Monday Blog Hop

       I must apologize for posting later than usual but I was so sick yesterday afternoon and part of last night that it is good to be feeling a bit better to post this hop today.
     Pimento is being reaped on our farm and some are already dry.  As soon as it is cleaned I look forward to adding it to some recipes. I love the flavour of pimento and use the dried unripe berries when cooking rice and peas, soup, escoveitched fish etc. 
       The pimento tree was said to be discovered in Jamaica in about 1509. Another name for pimento is allspice as its versatile flavour and smell remind one of pepper, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.  Allspice is a very important ingredient in the popular Jamaican jerk seasoning.  Have you ever used pimento when cooking?

Pimento drying in the sun

  Hello and welcome to Creative Mondays hosted by Clairejustineoxox and Judy H-J's Thoughts where you can link up all your creative posts.

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Question Time

      Every weekend I will have a blog post where I ask and answer questions.  It is a good way for readers to get to know more about me and also helps me to get feedback on a number of questions.  Have you ever received a gift and it amazes you the kind of effect it has had on you? Well, I got a necklace with an angel pendant and it has taken on a very special meaning to me. I wear it every chance I get especially if I find myself in a situation that needs strength.  It immediately brings to mind my departed identical twin sister Janine and brother Sutcliffe. These days I see them as angels watching over me. It also brings to mind the song Angels Watching Over Me by Amy Grant that my twin and I loved so much.  Below is the pendant:

        As usual I am participating in Friendship Friday hosted by Create With Joy where the theme this week is My Favourite Things. My pendant certainly fits into this theme. What book you never tire of reading?  I can read inspirational books and magazines over and over. My Daily Word magazine is a must read for me every day and I will read parts of it several times a day.  What song do you never tire of hearing?  Again I love anything that is inspirational and once the song lifts my spirit, I will listen to it over and over.  The song I mentioned above is yet another of those songs. What movie do you never tire of watching?  Strangely enough I am not really a movie person but I would love one that makes me laugh a lot.

       
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I Couldn't Miss This! - Wordless Wednesday Linky

As a bird enthusiast I was thrilled to see this bird gatepost

  Welcome to Wordless Wednesday hosted by Clairejustineoxox and Judy H-J's Thoughts where you can link up your Wordless and not so Wordless photo posts.

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The Power Of Flowers - Creative Monday Linky

       One big advantage of blogging is that it has heightened my interest in photography.  These days I take pictures of a wide variety of things.  In this process I have found that a good way to lift my spirit is to capture nature in all its glory. Recently while my brother was driving along I had camera in hand and was pleased to see these flowers. They certainly brightened my day.

  Hello and welcome to Creative Mondays hosted by Clairejustineoxox and Judy H-J's Thoughts where you can link up all your creative posts.

1. Link up your Crafty, Recipe, DIY, Fashion, Creative writing, Photo, Family Tutorials, Favourite, Helpful, Make-up, Outfit or anything creative posts here...

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Question Time

       Every weekend I will have a blog post where I ask and answer questions.  It is a good way for readers to get to know more about me and also helps me to get feedback on a number of questions.  Do you mind reading a novel more than once?  I don't like reading a novel a second time but there are some inspirational and non-fiction books that I can read over and over again. Chicken Soup For The Soul's Devotional Stories For Tough Times is a book I have read twice and would have no problem reading again. Speaking of Chicken Soup for the Soul, I am so thrilled to be one of the winners of Create With Joy's awesome giveaway of Chicken Soup For The Soul's 20th anniversary edition.  The book has arrived and I can't wait to start reading it!

      As usual I am participating in Friendship Friday hosted by Create With Joy where the theme this week is Fall.  What activities do you look forward to each Fall?  Here in Jamaica we do not get to see trees changing their colours as in other countries. I like to view pictures of breathtaking Fall scenes in other countries. As the days grow shorter, are you impacted by Seasonal Affected Disorder?  Not really. I like when the days are longer though. Do you have any favourite  Fall Recipes or crafts you would like to share?  I look forward to drinking Pumpkin Soup at this time. Where crafts are concerned come late September/October my twin and I would crochet a lot - centrepieces, three peace table sets and runners.  I have not crocheted any thing in a long time.  

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Caught In The Shadow - Wordless Wednesday Linky

Picture found on my smartphone

 Welcome to Wordless Wednesday hosted by Clairejustineoxox and Judy H-J's Thoughts where you can link up your Wordless and not so Wordless photo posts.

SPECIAL THANKS TO MY SPONSOR  - SEW CRAFTY ANGEL. PLEASE VISIT HER BLOG.