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    Notes from Tina | № 22

    I may be taking a 2 month break from posting. Hopefully I/we will be able to get things finished and enjoy some summer fun!

    How's everyone doing? 

    Welcome to my monthly newsletter where I share a behind the scenes look at whats been happening at MapleStone over the past month, plus articles from around the web and posts you may have missed. So grab a drink, get comfy and enjoy! 


    "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven." Ecclesiastes



    Life Lately 


    Can you believe we're ½ way through 2025? And my 60th birthday is fast approaching.

    June was another busy month for us! I mentioned in last months newsletter that the extra garage being built was supposed to be finished by June 6th. Well that didn't happen, sigh; It was finally finished June 27th. So, we've been playing catch up on the spring to-do list that's usually finished by the end of April to mid-May. Which is why I may be taking a 2 month break (as mentioned above).


    The grass will slowly come back from where the electricity was run. 

    Sorry for the cars!

    My brothers stemcell Transplant went well, but he's lost his hair and now his body has to build-up its white blood cells back.

    Our middle grandkid Jacs went home on the 26th. I love it when I get to see him. His momma graduated from Veterinary Technician School the 27th, we're so proud of her!  Congratulations Becca!!!



    Around Our Home 


    • Finished moving my garden and did some planting 
    • Started working on a pergola for the backyard


    Around the Web

    • Did you watch the season finale of 'Home Town'? 


    On the Blog



    • Did You Know? | June 14th 






    I'll try to post ,but if not I'll be back to posting in September! Have a great summer ☀️ 


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      Did You Know? | June 14th




      Did you know that June 14th is Flag day, the U.S. Army's 250th birthday, and President Trumps birthday?


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      U.S. Army celebrates its 250th birthday. Here is an AI generated short history:

      The U.S. Army celebrates its birthday on June 14th to commemorate the day in 1775 when the Second Continental Congress established the Continental Army. This makes the Army older than both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. 
      The Army has played a vital role in the nation's development and has responded to both domestic and foreign challenges for 250 years. 


      Army's Motto: "This We'll Defend"


      Flag Day:Although it isn't a Federal Holiday 

      Flag day is to commemorate the adoption of the first official resolution by the Continental Congress for the establishment of the American Flag in 1777.


       


      HAPPY FLAG DAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE U.S. ARMY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRESIDENT TRUMP!


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      Notes from Tina | Monthly Newsletter №21

      Well Hello There!
      How's everyone doing? 

      Welcome to 'Notes from Tina' my monthly newsletter where I share a behind the scenes look at whats been happening at MapleStone over the past month. So grab a drink, get comfy and enjoy! 


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      Life Lately 


      Besides changing my website, again!  I've made tiny changes to a couple of my regular posts,  which I may change back!

      My brother's stemcell Transplant was May 20th! It's has taken a little over a year since his AML diagnosis to get to this point.

      Did I mention we had a single car garage built? We have a double car garage, but needed another. There have been several delays,  i.e. sickness, inspectors not showing up on the days they were supposed to,  and rain, but it will be finished the first week of June...

      How was your Mother's day?  Did you do anything special? Nothing exciting here, just grocery shopping and ordered dinner.

      Did you have a get together for Memorial day or did you go somewhere? 

      Our daughter celebrated her 38th birthday this month! 

      I decided back in November to grow my hair out...BUT...I changed my mind and cut it off. I've had short hair for 37+ years. Every blue moon I'll get bored with it and try to grow it out; BUT I forget what a pain it is and I cut it off! 

      Our middle grandkid Jacs will be here to visit for a couple of weeks in June 🙂

      One of the books I've read this month (and didn't mention)  was

       'American Cozy: hygge-inspired ways to create comfort and happiness' | Author: Stephanie Pedersen 

      I thought I would share this 
      Try a social media fast for two weeks—or indefinitely! A social media fast entails taking a break from Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, YouTube, chatrooms, and any other virtual arena where people come together to connect, brag, gossip, tear others down, seek validation, show off their bodies or wealth, boast about their kids, complain about their bosses, and so forth. Social media is a wonderful way to connect with people who aren’t in your everyday life, but it comes with a dark side. Studies have shown that daily use of social media detracts from face-to-face relationships, reduces personal investment in meaningful activities, increases one’s sedentary behavior, encourages internet addiction, and weakens self-esteem through unfavorable social comparison. In one recent study, published in the February 1, 2017, issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology, researchers recruited 5,208 adults and tracked their Facebook activity for two years. Among their many findings are that individuals who consistently “liked” others’ content or clicked links found in Facebook posts showed a significant reduction in self-reported physical health, mental health, and life satisfaction. If you think you cannot live without social media, try two weeks without it. I can tell you from experience that stepping away for a bit will leave you feeling calm, centered, empowered, and very comfortable.
      Have you ever tried going without social media?  I have, it wasn't planned, I just stopped. Of course, I only have 2 social media apps but it really didn't bother me! 



      Around Our Home 


      This is everything we have been working on this month. 
      • (Slowly) removing the rock, soil, and raised beds from my old garden in preparation for my new garden area! 
      • Some finishing touches in the dining room 
      • I had an epic fail in the redecorating of our bedroom! I still love the wallpaper! But what I thought was going to look right...fell flat! It really does irk me when this happens! So, it's back to the drawing board 🤔 



      Around the Web & Did You Know 


      ★ Did You Know? May 14th is National Buttermilk Biscuit Day.

       



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      There were 5 posts this month. In case you missed some or all here they are...

      What I'm Reading | May '25




      Notes from Tina | Monthly Newsletter № 20 (April) 




      Other



      Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13



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