Hello dear readers,
At the Daycare Center for the Elderly, I'm helping make miniature flower pots as "Thank you" gifts for the wonderful, kind, and dedicated members of the staff. These gifts have to be ready for the giveaway on Purim. 11 out of about 20 little flower pots are almost ready. There are only 3 days of work at the center before Purim and a lot to be accomplished. Making kits at home consumes a great deal of my time.
To make the flower heads I followed my own tutorial (https://drorasminimundo.blogspot.com/2017/03/pansies-tutorial.html)
This is a sample of what each kit contains. Before assembling the flowers and leaves cut-outs they have to receive a second touch of paint.
Purim is a cheerful Jewish feast in memory of the liberation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia. The Scroll of Esther in the Bible tells the story of Purim. Traditionally it's a fun time for carnivals and masquerades, sending sweet treats to the poor, and most importantly, reading the Scroll of Esther aloud.
Baalatova:
Drora is in bed now so I can openly express my opinion about the Israel Post authorities. They employ stupid morons. One of these morons wrote by hand, in bold letters, and in Hebrew "לא נדרש" (In English it means "not been claimed"). How on earth could it be claimed if they didn't notify Drora that the parcel arrived? Only after about THREE months and a thorough investigation, the parcel was found. I am furious!!
Solly:
Please, Baalatova, Don't put a spell on the Iaraeli Post Authorities, just make them more efficient in the future. Let me look again at what my dear mum Birgit sent. I love the beautiful glass bird and hope Drora will find an excellent place to display it. Oh, look Baalatova, the delicious marzipan, and chocolates disappeared already.
Baalatova
Don't worry my dear boy, these delicious, luckily still edible, treats have not completely disappeared, they are safely hidden on Drora's hips. Personally, I prefer a warm bowl of calorie-free eyeball soup.
BTW, I'm confiscating the lunchbox. It will serve as a safe for my spell books and other witchy items.
DEAR BIRGIT
Baalatova, Solly, and Drora thank you from the bottom of their heart, for your gifts, your patience, and most of all for being our friends.
For Valentine' Day, Dana, my sweet (already 17 years old) great-granddaughter gifted me a packet of edible miniatures - adorable tiny bunny chocolates. These too, have long ago disappeared to "safety on my hips".
I wish you all, dear readers, a pleasant weekend with blessings.
Your pansies look so real, as always! Postal services around the world have become annoying and unreliable. Perhaps the same morons work in all the countries hopping from one country to another making sure that no-one receives notifications of their packages?!? Luckily your package was found. Often they get completely lost or given to the wrong recipient.
ReplyDeleteBaalatova debería echar el hechizo al personal del correo. Así quizás mirarían mejor los paquetes.
ReplyDeleteEl problema con los paquetes que tu enviaste tuvo que ser por algo que ellos hicieron mal también.
Las macetas se ven preciosas.
Un saludo
Precioso trabajo en la residencia de ancianos. Lo de los paquetes ya es de juzgado de guardia, me han comentado que va a ser obligatorio poner el número de teléfono del destinatario; no se cuando entrará en vigor. Menos mal que al final te llegó el paquete de BIrget. Espero que te recuperes pronto querida Drora, un abrazo
ReplyDeleteYour pansies are fantastic. I'm happy for you that you got at last Birgit's parcel.
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I love your pansies, Drora. They look so pretty. I'm currently working on making a small green house and have made a few things. I still have many more flowers to make, but I have to take breaks in between. Those petals are so tiny and tedious for me. :) I'm glad your package finally arrived and are able to enjoy your gifts.
ReplyDeleteRecuerdo que cuando yo te envié un paquete tambien tardó mucho en llegar. Se lo toman con calma.
ReplyDeleteEsperemos que mejore el servicio de correos.
Es un gran trabajo el que estás haciendo en la residencia de ancianos, seguro que lo agradecen muchísimo y se lo pasan muy bien.
Mejórate pronto.
Your pansies are amazing. Beautiful gifts from Birgit.
ReplyDeletesi al fin todo acabó bien correos ni tan mal...el kit de pensamientos es genial!
ReplyDeleteoh wow, you're very artistic. keep doing what you love.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I love your blog. Let’s connect. I followed you, and I hope you’ll follow me back :)
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Oh, I loved Baalatova's hilarious explanation to Solly: "(The) treats have not completely disappeared, they are safely hidden on Drora's hips" It's always good if witches have a great sense of humour. ;O) And it would be a great thing if Baalatova knew a spell which could make the mail services more reliable and fast. *sigh* But I suppose it's for her the same rules as for my magical folk: No magical interference into the real world. *deepsigh* Anyhow, what counts is that after a 3-months-journey my package finally arrived... and of course that the chocolates are safe now. *grin*
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute Valentine gift from Dana, my, already 17... they're growing up so fast, don't they? And I love the pots filled with pansies, I have no doubt they will be well appreciated. And btw these people working in care deserve plenty of appreciation. How kind of you to prepare kits for this project... I'm convinced your old friends had loads of fun.
Hugs
Birgit
Preciosos los pensamientos.
ReplyDeleteTu bisnieta si que sabe hacer dulces regalos!!!
Wonderful pansies
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