tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66444142782486107832024-02-06T18:23:30.559-08:00 Lora's Pallet Palate Palette Autumn's Gypsy PaletteLora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-78010391122110347872018-09-17T10:37:00.001-07:002018-09-17T10:37:24.760-07:00September 2018 - Health And WelfareThis autumn has presented a devastating hurricane to the south eastern states. Seems that, Florence hurricane - without a rating is worse than one with a definite rating. Folks were told to evacuate, however, some did not for whatever reasons. Some of these folks are the ones needing rescue right now. They sit on their roof tops without food, water, Lora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-38054458697920770312018-08-23T09:53:00.004-07:002018-08-23T09:53:34.155-07:00End Of Summer 2018My grand children return to school the day after Labor Day holiday as usual this year. However, they are not really looking forward to going back to school. School creates more problems for them to deal with. I will miss their faces and miss being able to talk to them during the week like we did all summer. The weather is changing rapidly, thus, heading into autumn and cooler Lora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-32850837456111422782018-08-08T12:21:00.002-07:002018-08-08T12:21:21.754-07:00August 2018 - Reflecting Re Vacation Time OffSummer vacations surely go by so quickly. There is hardly time for teachers and those off during the summer school vacation, to take a deep breath and relax before they are headed back to the school regimen again for another school year. Those jobs offering only a two week vacation are slave drivers in my opinion. Breaks for vacations and commercials are ridiculously to short Lora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-91204018129911639952018-06-27T14:07:00.000-07:002018-08-08T11:55:17.919-07:00Summer 2018Its June, almost July 2018. School is out and family is heading for vacations. It is an exciting time of year for all of us. Free time on my grandchildren's hands to work, play, or follow their dreams. My grands are getting so grown up, its amazing how mature they act. However, next school year will be short for two of my grands, because they will graduate early.&Lora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-35866993140249309182017-12-11T15:01:00.004-08:002017-12-20T09:11:26.196-08:00 Christmas 2017December 25th is close - five days away. I have only been thinking about it so far with all the hassles shopping brings. The traffic is deplorable and the lines are endless. We are all bombarded with sale ads from before Thanksgiving right on up to Christmas Day. Then the after Christmas sales begin to bombard us on television and newspaper ad media. Hubby and I Lora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-33497270000188792902017-11-20T15:53:00.002-08:002017-11-20T16:00:07.785-08:00Happy Thanksgiving To All -2017
Let us all truly believe in the sanctity of love and good deeds no matter what religion you are.
November has gone by so fast, it makes my head spin. Now its a few days from Thanksgiving. I am so very thankful for so many things, it would be impossible to list them all. Mostly I am grateful for God letting me live this long. Lora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-25786778137269810322017-06-09T16:47:00.000-07:002017-06-09T16:47:02.389-07:00June 2017July 4th is just around the corner and so is the heat. I've never seen that holiday where the weather wasn't super hot and steamy. Holidays come and go so quickly for hubby and I, that we barely can keep up with them. Three-day weekends are especially nice, because our family members pay us
a short visit before or after they complete their own weekend Lora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-16049844548926204662017-04-09T14:21:00.001-07:002017-04-09T14:21:11.580-07:00April Showers Bring May Flowers - Happy Easter 2017
HAPPY EASTER
Spring brings pastel colors, Easter, buds and blossoms. The ole rustic cross.
Beautiful, isn't it? It surely is a nice homemade religious item. My hubby is going to make one for me similar to this one. So happy to be eating fresh vegetables and fruit again, even, if they come from a foreign country. I wish they all came from Canada Lora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-37386984002359527712017-03-24T04:18:00.000-07:002017-03-24T04:18:01.952-07:00Health Issues In March - Spring 2017
This a good but limited chart that, I use sometimes for my Warfarin diet - High Vitamin K is a no-no if you are taking Warfarin for blood clots.
Sinus problem abound for all who live in Virginia it seems. Pollen and weather, pets and food present allergy problems constantly.
I got the flu this year and, it landed me in
the hospital. Worse flu I have Lora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-70449993565403232712017-02-16T14:53:00.001-08:002017-02-19T13:16:17.154-08:00My Personal Two-Cents
At my Singer, I have been sitting all winter sewing up a storm. However, my storm is nothing in comparison to America's political storm over immigration control. Many foreign countries have dug their claws deep into American soil as they milk America for all its worth. We sit passively by and watch as our very Lora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-59524651602637295622017-02-16T12:52:00.003-08:002017-02-16T12:52:57.196-08:00February 2017Lora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-89624066135812803592016-12-08T21:48:00.000-08:002016-12-08T21:48:16.862-08:00Snow Is On Its Way For Christmas 2016There are snow storms heading to northern VA. The weather has been so mild for the last couple months and it has been very enjoyable. The thought of all the white snow throwing everything into a deep freeze is not comforting at all. Each winter seems to get harder and harder putting up with the freezing cold weather. Being warm and comfortable is costly.&Lora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-44412565681684745412016-11-26T21:42:00.002-08:002016-11-26T21:42:24.764-08:00Thanksgiving's Over - What's The Hurray For Christmas?Christmas is a man-made holiday, supposedly to celebrate God's gift to us of the birth of his son Jesus. Now, the word Christmas is taken out of the equation. It is call Happy Holidays, vs Merry Christmas.
We shouldn't wish our lives away. Since Thanksgiving is over, its time too hurry, hurry to make it fun and feel like Christmas... What's The Hurray?&Lora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-82901997665899910852016-10-25T11:55:00.002-07:002016-10-25T11:55:45.523-07:00October 2016Halloween is right around the corner. Many folks have decided to give stickers or trinkets to kids this year versus candy. I think that is a great idea. Little plastic rings and other tokens of Halloween are plentiful and won't rot the teeth.
Lora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-39562884350366583322016-08-30T07:52:00.002-07:002016-09-11T14:48:08.577-07:00September 2016 - Life Changes
Many folks are sad to see summer ending and autumn begin when September rolls around. School starts and once again we will hear the clunky buses rumbling through the neighbors and along the roads transporting excited children to their local schools. Cooler temperatures are a blessing, along with the leaves starting to turn with hues of yellow andLora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-45585323596177604542016-08-06T05:06:00.002-07:002016-08-06T05:06:13.955-07:00August 2016 - Election Time Almost Here
Voting is a privilege....do it.
Lora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-61362900506271759582016-07-30T09:27:00.001-07:002016-07-30T09:30:29.164-07:00Flag Chicken - No Pun IntendedI was struggling to draw, then paint a plain chicken. It looked so barren:
I just had to jazz it up a bit: No pun intended. I am not saying the U.S. is chicken....or am I?????
Keep the faith.
Lora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-4699012215394313062016-07-20T07:26:00.005-07:002016-07-30T09:30:29.160-07:00Dog Days Of Summer Are Upon Us - 2016
If it's too hot out there for ya, just stay inside and paint pretty pictures. It is fun, creative and makes you feel good. No matter what your age is, or your state of health, painting is a wonderful diversion from problems. Don't watch the news - it's depressing. I recommend staying in tune with your happy self and keep a positive attitude.
Lora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-19036414424908002612016-07-15T05:54:00.001-07:002016-07-30T09:30:29.153-07:00July Is Hot - 100 Degrees In The ShadeAll I can think about is how to stay cool. Staying inside in the air condition. Wish I could go to the beach, but the heat would be hard to handle. Here are a couple new digitally created paintings.
It is very nice to be able to paint by hand and then clean them up on the computer. God Bless You.
Always, your friend, Cooky :)
Lora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-71299694901919010282016-07-02T20:39:00.004-07:002016-07-30T09:30:29.167-07:00Have A Safe Fourth Of July HolidayLora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-48574625005335816522016-06-22T05:48:00.001-07:002016-07-30T09:30:00.047-07:00Are hobbies a waste of time, if you do not have talent?
In my opinion. One has to feel proud of their own work. Otherwise, is it a waste of time? What is the use of doing it as a hobby, if the paintings are not considered to be very good in comparison to the masters' great works of art. Hopefully, my answer is somewhere in the paragraphs below.
For instance, Pinterest is very inspirational and the Lora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-89971308690419765362016-06-08T19:37:00.003-07:002016-06-08T19:40:46.739-07:00Lunch Is Served
Summer is here ! Bring on the salads and fresh veggies. Seasonings are key to the taste of each.
These are old stand-by salads with my twist on the ingredients. Deliciousness that is easy to prepare, filling and enjoyable to the taste buds.
I saw a Pinterest chicken salad served in half an avocado that looked yummy. I used tuna and pasta and wished I had avocados.
The tuna Lora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-3639934021545647962016-06-04T11:58:00.001-07:002016-07-30T09:30:29.155-07:004 June 2016 - Reality Shows And FreedomSummer is hot in Virginia, and golf, baseball, swimming sports are everywhere. Love to watch reality shows about winter on TV. These shows remind me of how cold it can be in the mountains and on the lakes. Mountain Men, Last Frontier and Bush family to name a few. I am truly blessed to live in Virginia, where there is a moderate climate all year Lora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-43910860204859426262016-05-23T09:38:00.002-07:002016-07-30T09:30:29.158-07:00 About Creative Talent
A colorful little southwest arrangement seems fitting for getting ready to have hot weather days. Color and texture lend value to paintings. However, theme is important as well. Ethnicities have always interested me, especially in trying to paint people. God and our ancestors gave us talents, many that we didn't even know we had untilLora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644414278248610783.post-17221789159141569482016-05-14T20:53:00.001-07:002016-07-30T09:30:29.150-07:00May 2016Summer heat is fast approaching. Schools have only four more weeks of activities for students.
Vacationers will flock to D.C. to visit the wonderful monuments and archives. The roads will be crowded and busy with more accidents - some being caused by young drivers.
I don't look forward to scorching sunny days like, I used to when younger. When we Lora (aka Cooky)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16729224196795678381noreply@blogger.com0