Pieced Pastimes: May 2020

Welcome to Saturday Sparks 377!

Starting off todays party with a true 'Dagwood' sandwich ~ showing my age here! 😁

I took some time to make homemade bagels and oh my - they were delicious.

I found the recipe at Sweet Simple Vegan.

After a busy day in the garden, it was an easy decision to use one for a sandwich.

I stuffed it with Dr. Praeger's California Burger, Avocado, Oil-Free Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions, Tomato and Vegan Siracha Mayo.

Far from fancy, but oh-so-good!

"With freedom, books, flowers and the moon, who could not be happy?"
~ Oscar Wilde
Now, let's get this party started.
First up, the Fabulous Features from Saturday Sparks 375.

10 Minute Mason Jar Flower Arrangement by Faeries and Fauna

Growing Sweet Potato Slips by Fresh Vintage by Lisa S

Coffee Dates on the Back Porch - A New Normal by My Hubbard Home

Customized Sunflower Sneakers by Love My Little Cottage

DIY Rae Dunn Inspired Treats Jar by Heritage Home Ec

Homemade Hamburger Buns by It's My Sustainable Life

Festive Flourless Frosted Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes by Urban Naturale

Banana Blueberry Muffins by Petals, Pies and Otherwise

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Welcome to Saturday Sparks 376!

Starting off todays party with some thoughts on our kinship with nature.

Our window into the wild allows us to observe nature up close and personal.

I am always fascinated by the behaviors of the different creatures that pass through here.

Our Canadian Geese have been coming by a bit more often.

They seem almost too friendly, as if someone may have been feeding them - or perhaps, it's just their nature.

They are considered to be a nuisance for many people, but we haven't had any issues so far.

We will see a pair, or perhaps a group of four at a time, but no more than that.

While watching them, I have noticed that one always stands at attention while the others graze - it's long neck fully extended and eyes laser focused on the world around them.

It seems too, that they take turns in this guarding position.

I looked up their traits and sure enough, it said just that. One of them will act as the sentinel to alert the others of any possible threats.

The geese are akin to the 'all things Corona' world we currently live in.

We are all flocked together with our closest family members, mindful of all things around us and standing at the ready to care and protect each other.

"When all the dust is settled and all the crowds are gone, the things that matter are faith, family and friends"
~ Barbara Bush
Now, let's get this party started.
First up, the Fabulous Features from Saturday Sparks 375.

DIY Window Boxes - Flower Planters by Kippi at Home

Small Multi-Purpose Home Office on a $400 Budget by Interior Frugalista

Wildflowers and Botanic Garden by Everyday Living

Fluted Bathroom Cabinet Refacing DIY by At Home With Ashley

DIY Modern House Number Sign with Planter by Modern on Monticello

Red White Blue Mason Jar with Scrapbook Paper by Mason Jar Crafts Love

Cotton Candy Ice Cream Cones by Sweet Silly Sara

Granny Square Qulted Pillow Tutorial by Chez Vies

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