Eld, the contents of the time capsule provoked lots of joy and fun. My grandson was awed by the expression of love and thoughtfulness that each item signified. 9-11 had occurred just weeks before so many of the items reflected the patriotism and cohesiveness of the nation at that time. There were newspaper clippings, magazines like Time and Newsweek as well as the US flag, people magazine with Alicia Keys- artist of the year on the cover and toy advertisements. Some guests took the time to create collages of family photos. Some selections became iconic symbols of the time, Harry Potter made an appearance in a copy of the first book, his cousins favorite at the time, Star Wars Pez dispenser of Boba Fett, Clippings about Carl Ripkin, a floppy disc and hard disc. Also included was a $2 bill. All the items were accompanied by hand written notes. His grandparents and his parents wrote letters. I included the congratulatory letters, mostly emails, I received after his birth.

San Isidro, the patron saint of farmers. I found this original painting in a local NM secondhand shop about 25 years ago. I paid only $60 for it, and it was in this beautiful frame. I later discovered that it’s over 100 years old. I love it and have had it hung here in our dining room ever since.

Thinking of cleaning the floor grout with this.

Our new slipper tub installed during our complete master bathroom reno , due to a major water leak. Out with the spa tub and in with a more water conservative slipper tub!