About slfinnell

Child care provider for 28+ years in my home. I feel so blessed to have cared for so many children. Spend my spare time creating items for Etsy and searching for vintage items that need a new lease on life. Blogging?, well I just enjoy it.

Clinton, Missouri Coca Cola/ Thursday Doors

Posted on July 18, 2019 by slfinnell

Do you remember the 1971 Coca Cola commercial with the song that was supposedly the most popular commercial ever? Well, being nostalgic, I looked up the lyrics and I am surprised there isn’t more to it. I remember more lines than what I’ve found. Was there a later commercial that extended the song? I feel like there must have been and I’m just not feeling like looking more into it. For now, though, I’ll settle with the ones I’ve found and the song will be running through my head like a broken record the rest of the day. Nope, not gonna write them here. One of us suffering is enough.

For Thursday Doors, I am sharing a Coca Cola building from Clinton, Missouri which is, naturally, the reason I’ve got that song stuck in my mind. Clinton is a town in the western portion of Missouri with a population of over 8800. For me personally, it’s home to some family members and the location of my podiatrist. So there you have it, the reason I’d be visiting there. Hope you enjoy the photos and aren’t rubbed the wrong way with the whole song reference.

Please take time to visit our Thursday Door host Norm 2.0 by clicking here and he’ll direct you to wonderful doors all across the world.

Not an Idle Thing

Posted on July 14, 2019 by slfinnell

This Week from Inez’s Clippings

I see and hear about so much blatant, hurtful ‘stuff’ lately especially on social media. And sometimes it hits home with either yourself or someone you love and care about.

Grandma marked the clipping above to have her students memorize out of a book of quotations from her one-room-schoolhouse days. It was back in the 1920’s when published and I think it speaks volumes to all generations across the board.

So when you’re behind that keyboard with the power of the written word or face to face with others, take a moment to think before you speak. Does it really feel so great to bash or give hateful looks? I prefer to take the road less traveled these days with some kindness. In short, you can choose whether to allow your words to lift up a soul or to break a heart.

So to those blindsided by those thoughtless nobodies, take heart in the following clipping.

Dog Trot/Thursday Doors

Posted on July 11, 2019 by slfinnell

Thursday Doors is going to be more pics and less writing this week. I have a wonderful gem from Clinton, Missouri to share and the history behind it as well. Thankfully it is all written out and all I had to do is snap a few photos. Hope you enjoy the shots and the wonderful story told on the front door of this possibly-earlier-than-1856 Dog Trot.

Wild Roses are perfect along this window. Love them!

Looking up at the ceiling between the east and west wings.

Doors and what’s considered the original portion of the Dog Trot.

More buildings around the property…

There was no mention of the Bell’s history. The ‘use what we have’ mentality is evident in the way they attached it to the logs.

Before you head off to visit Norm 2.0 and all the other wonderful Door Enthusiasts, here is the story behind the Dog Trot. Thanks so much for your visit!

Tree Toad Tongue Twister/Inez’s Clippings

Posted on July 7, 2019 by slfinnell

Though faded with age, I have my grandmother’s handwriting in this example of her saved pieces.

It’s pretty hard to read even with the filter possibilities I tried…so here’s a clearer version.

Tree Toad Tongue Twister

A tree toad loved a she toad
That lived up in a tree.
She was a 3-toed tree toad
But a 2-toed toad was he.
The 2-toed tree toad tried to win
The she toad's friendly nod;
For the 2-toed tree toad loved the ground 
that the 3-toed tree toad trod.
But vainly the 2-toed tree toad tried
He couldn't please her whim;
In her tree toad bower
with her V-toe power
the she toad V-toed him.

In the poem, it described a ‘She Toad’ who loved her sanctuary, as most women do. And she didn’t want to be bothered with the ‘He Toad’. Where is Your happy place?? Here’s Mine in pictures. Crazy Anne II quilt is ready for binding….

Crazy Anne II only needs binding
Back view in the hoop
Last section to quilt
Hand quilting
Reference

Another KC Star quilt for the books. Note: Some call this pattern Wheel of Fortune but I’m referencing the 1949 version as you can see in the photo from The Kansas City Star Quilts Sampler by Barbara Brackman. And just think, this quilt top came from Facebook marketplace in a tub of scraps for $15. About as good as it gets!! Yep, time spend quilting is synonymous with me in my sanctuary.

Okinawa Time/Thursday Doors

Posted on July 4, 2019 by slfinnell

To my fellow Americans, Happy Independence Day!

For my niece and nephew overseas in Japan, this is a little belated if you consider the time differences, but I wanted to share the door pics they gratiously donated to my cause. But before I get to the photos, here’s my little “Thank You” for my nephew’s service to our country.

Thanks Zach for serving our country admirably and Thank you Evette for being such a great example of support! Love you guys!!

For the fans of things Handmade, this set of pictures should strike your fancy. The shop Evette visited was a nice little pottery shop and she did it justice with the photo finds. So without further ado, I present the pottery choices she discovered.

I believe these statues are Shisha Dogs and are used to ward off evil spirits.

Not a grand door but I sure could use one of those umbrella holders after the rain we’ve had this year!

Maybe this is the main entrance? or the back entrance? But no shisha dogs guarding it. Once inside though you can see they are well protected with the line up on the shelf.

Personally, that slab table with all the pottery is something else!

Pin cushions must be the purpose for these mini yarn balls. Very cute! Hint, hint -Grandma would love this!!

Lookie here at this display ya'll!! Buttons!! — Lookie here at this display ya’ll!! Buttons!!

My niece knows my weakness. These are a-door-able!! Thanks once again to my Air Force family for sending over some gems from Okinawa! See you guys soon!!

Click here to visit Norm 2.0 for even more Thursday Doors from around the world!

Lawrence,Kansas May 28, 2019/ Thursday Doors

Posted on June 27, 2019 by slfinnell

On June 16, Father’s Day, we took a little drive to Lawrence, Kansas. Surprise! lol For those who read this blog now and then, you know we end up there often to see our eldest.

I’m about to take you along the path of an F4 tornado this Thursday Doors. There are actually doors that survived and many that didn’t. I tried to pare down the number of photos I’m sharing as there is,obviously, much destruction. That is the reason I’m sharing. The latest view of a choice few of this tech-savvy generation is that you can take these things lightly. The very reason there were no casualties, I’m pleased to say, is that these Kansans were not outside taking selfies or storm-chasing.

So now with no further chastising, I have scenes of the May 28, 2019 tornado devastation. Our continued prayers for these victims as they try to rebuild lives and livelihoods.

To dispel certain notions, this part of Kansas is not entirely flat as you can see. Not a good idea to pass in other words. Sorry if you get behind a tractor. Their wheat crop is about to feed the world.

Doors here are intact. Roof, not so much.

Not sure about that garage door. It may be blown out or just open?

Between the house and garage is a barn or other outbuilding crumpled into a heap.

This house was pretty much unscathed as is the way of tornadoes. One house damaged, the next untouched.

The picture in my mind of so many farmhouses I knew growing up. Does my heart good to see it still standing.

And another hold-out. — And another hold-0ut.

There’s a screen door in the distance that I bet withstood some pretty torential winds.

This my friends is Ground Zero of that tornado path. Scouring of the earth is what comes directly to mind. If you look at the horizon, you can see the trees that were in the path versus those that still have all their foliage. So thankful the city of Lawrence was not hit directly and that everyone is safe. And thanks to my eldest daughter for the guided tour to show the world the seriousness of this sort of natural disaster.

For more Thursday Doors posts from around the world please visit Norm 2.0 and he will direct you to the links.

Gather Up the Sunbeams/ Inez’s Clippings

Posted on June 23, 2019 by slfinnell

My grandmother kept clippings from books, newspapers and other sources in a little yellow box. I share them here at Inez’s Clippings. Click here to see the original post and the list of other published clippings.

Have you ever tried to remove the briers? Once they are gone, there are no weeds underneath (because they have choked them out) leaving a good path. A little extra effort can go a long way to finding your daily blessings.

This Sunday I’m sharing some of my ‘sunbeams’ in pictures. I hope you’ll enjoy.

"Our Sweetest Comforts" — “Our Sweetest Comforts”

Go out and gather your ‘Sunbeams’ this Sunday!!

Boonville, Mo /ThursdayDoors

Posted on June 20, 2019 by slfinnell

Last week I shared some Thursday Doors promoting our flag, Ol’ Glory. This week I’m finishing off the pictures shared with me by my youngest daughter. Always appreciative of the door photos donated (door-nations) as my days can be pretty hectic. Before I continue, I’ll tell you a little bit more about the town of Boonville, Missouri.

Boonville’s population in 2010 was over 8,000 according to the census. The name is from the sons of Daniel Boone, Nathan and Daniel Morgan, who started a salt business near there. Being along the Missouri River aided delivering their goods to St. Louis and they started referring to the trail as Boone’s Lick. A point east of Boonville was considered the beginning point of the Santa Fe Trail. It has around 400 buildings on the National Historic Register and I hope to present some more of them to the Thursday Doors fans in the future. Til then, here are a few that I hope you’ll enjoy.

whitewashed-brick
701house
701housecontd
Accented by Roses
Frosted Glass
Lace Curtains
Nice Shady Seat
Stained Glass

To those who may not be able to see the slideshow, here’s the pictures in a gallery format. I am not sure why it’s viewable to some and not others as I’m not a tech savvy blogger so this is my solution 😉 Have a wonderful rest of your weekend!

Fairy Tale Booklet/ Inez’s Clippings

Posted on June 16, 2019 by slfinnell

It’s Storytime this Sunday! This mini book was a bonus if you purchased a certain brand of bread back during the Depression Era. It may even be post Depression Era as I could not find much information on this item. The closest thing I found was another booklet with no correct link to its origin. Frustrating–but knowing Grandma’s time frame of collecting clippings, I am tacking on a range from 1925 to 1940 as a possible publishing age. It could even predate this period. Anyone with more information, feel free to correct me or validate my opinion. In the meantime, enjoy this piece from Inez’s Clippings.

The Beginning of the tale is usually predictable.

The Mistress, the Serving Maid and the Swain (Fiance') — The Mistress, the Serving Maid and the Swain (Fiance’)

Pretty vivid color after all these years in storage.

Somehow the Serving Girl ended up with blond hair? We'll blame the printing press. 😉 — Somehow the Serving Girl ended up with blond hair? We’ll blame the printing press. 😉

Lots of info to glean from this tiny book but didn't help me much. — Lots of info to glean from this tiny book but that didn’t help me much on the date of publication.

I hope you enjoyed this little fairy tale from the little yellow box containing Inez’s Clippings. And now a favorite quote of mine as I conclude …….

 "There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island." – Walt Disney

Flag Day/ Thursday Doors

Posted on June 13, 2019 by slfinnell

The collection today is a sequel of my daughter’s drive through Mid-Missouri last Tuesday and this particular set is from Boonville, Missouri. This town along the Missouri River is mostly high above on the river bluffs and so largely saved from the ravages of flooding thankfully. It has quite a few lovely old homes and I was delighted when Kirsten took some door shots for me.

Friday, June 14 is Flag Day in the U.S. and the collecton today features Old Glory in various ‘poses’. Hope you enjoy!

I’ll call this one the Wreath Welcome door

Blue Gingerbread — Gingerbread with double screen doors. A must with summertime and flies.

Wagon Wheel Spoked doors — The flag seems to be much closer to blocking the door than it actually is.

Lettered Door — This door is lettered and I can’t decide if it’s an L or an F? And yes I am old-school and know cursive writing. lol

Modern annex — The old and new are actually blended fairly well, but I still prefer the older architecture.

Hope you enjoyed my take on Flag Day for this Thursday Doors. I encourage you to take time and visit Norm 2.0 for the original Thursday Doors as well as all the entrants. It’s a great way to see doors from all over the world!

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Clinton, Missouri Coca Cola/ Thursday Doors

Not an Idle Thing

This Week from Inez’s Clippings

Dog Trot/Thursday Doors

Tree Toad Tongue Twister/Inez’s Clippings

Tree Toad Tongue Twister

Okinawa Time/Thursday Doors

Lawrence,Kansas May 28, 2019/ Thursday Doors

Gather Up the Sunbeams/ Inez’s Clippings

Boonville, Mo /ThursdayDoors

Fairy Tale Booklet/ Inez’s Clippings

Flag Day/ Thursday Doors

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