Karma Corn Craze: My wish was that someone could play my piano. When...

Karma Corn Craze: My wish was that someone could play my piano. When...: My wish was that someone could play my piano. When my father bought the piano as a housewarming gift, I  toyed around with the idea that I w...

My wish was that someone could play my piano. When my father bought the piano as a housewarming gift, I  toyed around with the idea that I would play it. I knew that i wanted it used and enjoyed. My ability to play musical instruments is minus ten and counting. I was fortunate enough to watch my beautiful granddaughter start to play and now play quite well. My husband told Chae that he would love to hear the entertainer. Chae is very determined and she learned to play it perfectly.(This is the song she is playing in the picture at the wedding) I remember his face lighting up when she began to play this song. Later, that week my father came over, and she played the song for him. He also smiled broadly and said."Wow that is what I had hoped for when you got the piano. I can't wait for many years of listening to my granddaughter play.

Karma Corn Craze: Guilty pleasure number one is watching Doc Martin....

Karma Corn Craze: Guilty pleasure number one is watching Doc Martin....: Guilty pleasure number one is watching Doc Martin. For those of you on United States soil, the show is on Netflix, and it is a British comed...

Guilty pleasure number one is watching Doc Martin. For those of you on United States soil, the show is on Netflix, and it is a British comedy filmed in Port Issac Cornwall UK. It is a show about a cranky surgeon who has to give up his practice and move to a small fishing village and began as a local doctor. I am presently in the series three and watch at least two shows a night when possible. I find myself wanting to grab some fish and chips and a pint and settle in for a lie down in front of the tellie. I don't of course because we really don't have the fish and chips or the pints that you can find abroad. I settle in as I am awed by the costal part of a world I did not know existed and dream about traveling. I finish the episode and at least for awhile I have visited another part of the world.





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Karma Corn Craze: Speaking of art you must check out Americus Galler...

Karma Corn Craze: Speaking of art you must check out Americus Galler...: Speaking of art you must check out Americus Gallery. We were able to wander around Fairfield on Friday. One gallery you cannot miss is The A...

Speaking of art you must check out Americus Gallery. We were able to wander around Fairfield on Friday. One gallery you cannot miss is The Americus Gallery, which is part of Americas Diamond right in the center of town. If lost ask to be directed to the purple building which is art itself. Upon entering the gallery you are walking among paintings of the Tuscan Hills. The artist is Christopher Kufner, and his newest artwork is called Gemscapes which enhance Australian opals as a painting. For people that have not visited Fairfield Iowa is its a unusual town to be found at the heart of the corn belt. After leaving the Gallery you visit different countries with such food as...Middle eastern...(falafel at Istanbull  Grill )Thai,(noodle Shoppe)Wood fired pizza(Revelations). Indian..(Taste of India) or authentic Italian (Ila's). To finish your visit you must visit the chocolate shop. We always enjoy our trip to Fairlfeild and hope others make the destination.

Karma Corn Craze: I wake smiling as The skyline of New York, the col...

Karma Corn Craze: I wake smiling as The skyline of New York, the col...: I wake smiling as The skyline of New York, the colors of Monet on my walls give me time to reflect each morning. The skyline was a prese...

I wake smiling as The skyline of New York, the colors of Monet on my walls give me time to reflect each morning. The skyline was a present from my mother that she created with her cross stitch. This hobby has also turned out one of my favorite Monet adaption. The art in the morning puts a smile on my face as I realize what a lucky person I am. The smile that starts the day often fades as life and responsibily charge in. By evening fatigue and unhappiness at something has drained the early morning rapture. Today my daughter and grandaughter will arrive and I believe that will keep the smile on my face all day. I decided to share my art with you in hopes it puts a quick smile on your face and I hope that your smile does not fade by evening.

Karma Corn Craze: A very important cause-,please read the following ...

Karma Corn Craze: A very important cause-,please read the following ...: A very important cause-,please read the following link: http://supportmolly.com/ I have been fortunate to know the Wood family for many y...

A very important cause-,please read the following link:http://supportmolly.com/


I have been fortunate to know the Wood family for many years. I also was lucky to have both Molly and Johnny stay overnight for sleep-overs when they were young. We created some wonderful memories of the children and her well-being as does the family love means the world to our family. If you can see it in your heart to become involved any amount would be greatly appreciated.

Karma Corn Craze: The fabric of our lives and we often pass it each ...

Karma Corn Craze: The fabric of our lives and we often pass it each ...: The fabric of our lives and we often pass it each day. Every refrigerator tells a story. Posted are magnets from different trips and photos ...

The fabric of our lives and we often pass it each day. Every refrigerator tells a story. Posted are magnets from different trips and photos from all parts of your life. I woke today with the blah's. I should have been ecstatic as it is gorgeous out, and soon I am going to  be playing in the dirt. I have had the blah's for a few days. After I started thinking about where the feeling was coming I passed my refrigerator. Each smiling face tells a story. In the middle of the fridge is a lottery ticket that I pinned up. I have been playing the same numbers for several months. It is next to my smiling face and many others. I looked around my kitchen at the memories that I have in this kitchen and the meals which have been shared. I  looked back at my ticket and smiled, I already am a million are in smiles that have been created in a close and wonderful family. I believe in the power of positive thinking, and suddenly those blah's have been swept away. Happy day to all  of you and maybe take a second look at the memories you have created around you. Now I am going to enjoy this gorgeous day and plant a flower or two!

Karma Corn Craze: Celebrating the art of being clumsy, quirky or ac...

Karma Corn Craze:
Celebrating the art of being clumsy, quirky or ac...: Celebrating the art of being clumsy, quirky or accident prone. This summer I fit all those categories! I have the ability to trip ...

Karma Corn Craze: I am going to say the... G word... and then I am g...

Karma Corn Craze: I am going to say the... G word... and then I am g...: I am going to say the... G word... and then I am going to gush about it!!! I have a new friend who has just been inducted to the Grandmother...

I am going to say the... G word... and then I am going to gush about it!!! I have a new friend who has just been inducted to the Grandmother club. It is a wonderful club full of exciting moments. At first, you can't believe you are old enough. At the time, you find out you check yourself in the mirror in your jeans and say, "Yep I can still rock these." ( Hint:Moving quickly and not in a full-length mirror.) Months later you have the precious moment when you see your grand daughter or grandson. I was lucky enough to be with my daughter when, Chae was born, and it was a moment that I will always cherish. Even better as your grandchild grows, and you can create special  moments that you cannot do when you are a parent. Take a midnight walk and steal corn and let her think it is a magic adventure. Yep as a Grandmother you can do that. Make toast in the morning of pure butter and sugar. This  is all legal in the grandmother Bible. Being a grandmother gives you the ability to act like a child and make memories you can't with your children. There is no rule to be strict, and you can be the star in their eyes always!  No is for parents we say yes, and we embellish it when we say it. It is a fairy tale land of stories and fun and re-living your childhood. The best part is you can have all this fun filling them up with sugar and  then send them home. (Side note- sugar filled or not sending home is never easy) I celebrate the grandmothers I know. And the newest member to be welcome to the club... it is awesome!!!