Late Friday Tuesday Meme

 Good evening, a quick dip in the pool and the dog even got a nice, refreshing bath...and now we are settling in for the evening. I haven't been able to sleep all week, it just has been so hot, and we have been getting late evening overnight storms, yes, we have central ac and ceiling fans, but it just so hot. Anyways, how about the Tuesday Meme? Thanks Annie, truly appreciate these memes.

1. A movie theme song will play every time you walk in the room... what is it? (consider asking family or friends). Ummm....

Let's Go Crazy by Prince from Purple Rain.

2. What movie are you eager to see... Hmm...nothing at the moment. I keep on wanting to see When the Crawdads Sing-I did read the book. I also want to see the new Practical Magic 2. What book are you eager to read... I have been wanting to get my hands on the new Laura Childs Teashop Books--but I haven't-I'm like 2 years behind in reading that series. What TV program are you interested in most? I like a lot of HGTV...really not one in particular.

3. Is there a book/movie/TV program you often think about or that affects you in some way? 

There are many books that affect me, two in particular:

 Just Jones and the Noticer Returns by Andy Andrews-I do have those books. He has a wonderful style of storytelling; those books are based on true events. Of course, movies and tv shows too.

4. OK friend, it's your turn to organize our Blogger Movie Night where we get together as a group for snacks and movies!  What movies have you planned for us tonight and what snacks are we going to have? Practical Magic 1 and 2, and perhaps the Mission Impossible series. Popcorn, ice-cream, pizza, snow caps or Rasin nets would be the food/snacks. Then again, when I am watching a move, I really don't like to eat, I really get engrossed with the movie. It drives the husband crazy because he is all about the popcorn and cola. When we went a couple years back to watch Maverick, yeah...I just like to sit back and get lost in the movie. 

Sunday Chat...

 Well...I ain't got nothing Earth shattering...so here goes. 

Currently @ 7:45 am

Weather...

hotter than hades could be the word. 78*. We got a storm around 5-5:30 yesterday-the thunder and lightning are something else here in Central Florida. 31% chance of late afternoon storms again.

Yesterday...

we got haircuts, got our shopping done by 11 got gas in my truck for the week, home by 11:30. Jumped in the pool for a couple of hours and got out due to the clouds and thunder rolling in. Yes, the storm didn't arrive until 5-5:30-, but nonetheless, I do not fool with thunder and lightning, nope.  It was 109* yesterday and the pool is holding steady at 90*. 90* yes folks, it is refreshing.

Hmm...Great Clips...

been going to this place for 4 years now and the last 2 years has been a revolving door of people. The male barber who had originally cut my hair retired, another person stepped in and she is gone. I am not very happy. The latest, although she was kind and straightened out the bad job before (my hair was longer on one side and not at all what I usually get or what was usually saved in their system), I just don't like this revolving door. I told hubby I guess I will have to start paying salon prices and find a regular stylist. I guess it's time to ask my mom who she goes too...both of us have fine thin hair and her haircut always looks so fresh and nice. 

Publix...

 we saw all these plastic containers sitting outside and hubby was commenting about it, and little did we know the store manager heard us...yes, they got an overabundance of bakery bread. LOLOLOL---Oh Lawdy...anyways, we opted out of Pub Subs, only because it was just so glorious hot out. LOL---you know how it is, when it's/ or your hot, you just want to get your things/groceries and go. 

Today...

Just waiting for the sun to completely come up and then to the pool.

Hubby is putting in a beef brisket in the outdoor smoker (and potatoes and carrots).

Need to get lesson plans done for the week (I am seriously lacking the oomph to do so).

Need to iron my clothes for the week...not that it really matters, the humidity is just ugh and the clothes will just be rumpled anyways.

Trying to gear myself up for the upcoming week and the 50 different personalities that the classroom/people have, lol (blaming the heat and humidity).

Starting August 1, we are going to the 'teacher schedule'; 2 weeks at Christmas and Thanksgiving, and summer vacation. Which means, we will not hold classes--we will have teacher workdays/conferences. or you can take your vacation/ annual or sick leave. 

Watched...

what did I watch? (thinking) -- Oh, a bunch of You Tube videos-some about traveling through Scotland and Europe on trains. Do you know, folks make a living off of YouTube? Wow, didn't realize one actually could. 

Thankful...

for all of you who read the nonsense on here. 😄

Last photo on my phone/Making me smile... 

I took this the other morning while sitting at the light to get onto 301/441 in south Ocala, Ellianos Coffee is almost open.

yep, the car says 79* and that was at 5:45 am.

I told you, nothing Earth shattering...wishing you all a beautiful day. 💗

Hodgepodge

 Good morning, sliding into the Hodgepodge.

1. Do your goals and dreams energize or exhaust you? Elaborate.

Listen, I know y'all thinking I am being funny...but in all seriousness, my dream is to

and live off the grid and not to have worries, well, we will always have worries, but certain worries like the cost of living. I probably spend way too much time dreaming about this. So, yeah, it probably exhausts me more than it energizes me at this point in my life. 

2. July 23rd is national lemon day. Are you a fan of this flavor? Love it. What's a favorite dish or beverage you enjoy that calls for lemons? Lemonade and Lemon Bars.

3. "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade"...is this something you're pretty good at managing? Have you had to do this recently? If so, tell us about it. 

Usually...because being on this Earth for 59 years and dealing with life in general certainty has given me lemons. Hence why it's probably a good idea for me to do above and get away from people...lol...anyways, just this week, my one inmate aide that teaches the math part for me up and quit--well, she tried to quit and the bossman turned her down and then he fired her because she lied on me. Yeah, go ahead and burn bridges, to which she did. So, yeah, I gotta keep moving and figure this stuff out. Nothing new, just working in that environment. One has to know how to just keep going. I think it's something your born with, just saying or maybe it's the survival of the fittest. Hmm...I will have to ponder on that. 😎

4. Something you love that is lemon yellow in color? Hmm...what do I have that is lemon color? I really don't wear the color or have anything...oh wait, I do have a table runner that is yellow...yellow is not really my color. Which why the table runner is not out. LOL

5. How would you describe your attention to detail? I am a little obsessed and over the top and everyone including my coworkers know it.

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

I almost did...several time this week and its only Wednesday. Try dealing with 50 different personalities on a daily basis...my poor boss because he has to deal with my personality as well. 😂

Tuesday Meme

 Good morning, keeping y'all in prayer who live along the Gulf Coast and expecting Bertha.

1. What brand of shampoo do you think works best for you and what does it do for you? I have used so many different brands because of the climate we live in...so, I have gone back to the expensive Paul Mitchell products. I couldn't get them up north, but luckily, I found them here. I have fine limp hair...sigh...no amount of humidity will fix that.

2. Do you use cosmetics and if so, what do you use? Yep. Revlon for foundation and concealer, Revlon #120 Magnetic eyeshadow stick, Revlon eyeliner in black, Clinique Love Pop lipstick. ---so I guess Revlon. 😄

3. Do you use a washcloth on your face? Yep, and I use cotton balls on my eyes.

4. Do you have an all-time favorite perfume or scent that you wear? If you don't wear perfumes, is there a scent that you love in general? I use perfume and pair them according to the seasons...although, my all-time favorite is Clinique Happy, Channel #5 and Youth Dew.

I'm trying, really, I am. LOL

Just a Simple Daybook

Good morning and here we are in the middle of July and sliding into August soon and another scorcher of a summer day here in the swamp lands of Florida.

Looking outside my front door window: 

a bit cloudy but the sun is trying to peak through.

I am thinking...

about all the things that need to be done on this summer day...such as the dust bunnies need to be dusted or swept, ironing and so on.

Yesterday, while at the dreaded Walmart, funny thing happened...just for one brief moment, the mind played a trick. But my husband saw it too, so both of us did a double take. There was a young man picking through the corn barrel who looked like and had the same mannerisms as our son. Had the same goofy smile and all. Doppelgänger. Wow. Yeah, the mind plays tricks---then my brother-in-law calls and said something about having a Grandfather Liam on their family tree (as he was working on their family tree)---I said, out loud, no, that's a Lucas, not a Liam. So, Liam was on his mind too. Oh...and yes, we did pick through the corn barrel and got 4 ears of corn for a $1. 😄

I am thankful for...

48-hour furloughs (aka weekends) from work.

One of my favorite things...

such as yesterday when we came in from the pool, it looked like it wanted to rain (and it didn't), came in, dried off, put on a clean fresh pair of pj's and I settled on the sofa to watch YouTube. Sometimes, you just got to sit still and do nothing...Oh, and what did I watch?

Katie Roams on YouTube. Gosh, I wish I was that adventurous and young. LOL

I am wearing...

still in pj's. Pink sleep shorts and a blue tank.

In the kitchen...

Hubby is preparing a meatloaf and will bake it outside with the corn on the cob (he has a full outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven) and I will put together a blueberry cobbler he can put in the pizza oven too. Yes, folks, the pizza oven can be used for other things than just pizza.

In the school room...

sigh...I know better than to bring my job home with me...but I really need to get lesson planning done and Bell Reviews done for the week.

In my garden...

we don't have a garden, but hubby did plant some Bougainvillea along his shed. They are growing nicely or shall I say that he is training them to grow nicely, LOL.

Closing thoughts...

😄gosh aren't y'all glad I am nearly finished writing this? --I just want to say I appreciate each and every one of you who leave such lovely comments.

Currently Bertha?

 Good morning. After the intense storms and heat/humidity of yesterday evening, it is extremely foggy and smokey out.

Weather...74* and cloudy. Today promises to be another rock and rolling kind of day. Well, well, well...

Bertha? Could be. A tropical low is forming in the Gulf of Mexico (sorry folks, I am not saying Gulf of America, which seems rather silly, just saying). Well, it is getting to the end of July and it's time for a storm. We shall wait and see. The flood watches and warnings have been put up, and the Gulf of Mexico is already 88*. So, yep.

Watched...I got bored with the news (hubby was watching it) so I came in here to the 3rd bedroom and watched Castle Impossible and then Crashers. Hubby ended up coming in and watching the shows as well (truth be told, we were having a spat about the news because, honestly, I am just tired of it being on 24/7 or so it seems it's either that or his "man" shows, lol).

Ate...hubby made tortellini with left over Vodka Sauce yesterday. 

Listening to...the central ac just kicked on and hubby getting up and around.

Reading...I have 2 books a Debbie Macomber and another book sitting on the ottoman, have I touched them? Nope.

Enjoying...watching the Blue Angels videos from Pensacola Beach. Love, love the Blue Angels. We saw them three times in person. AWESOME!

Thinking...

What we need from the store.

What ironing needs to be done.

I have no photos on my phone to share-no wait, did I show the new rubber soft kitchen mat?

Making me go hmm and making me laugh...

Hmm...makes me wonder really, a lot of networks didn't show the current occupant of the White House prime time's speech about voter corruption, hmm...makes me think they are in on it. Just food for thought.

Hmm...can a biological man ovulate and have periods? Keeping an eye on the train wreck in the Maine elections. Especially 'Ashley Webb' who is a biological man who says he ovulates and have periods. 😏---I wonder how that works? Yep, I sure said periods. LOL--we saw that on the news last night and hubby just about fell out laughing. What is this world coming too? Just saying.

Wishing you all a beautiful Saturday.

Summering into the Hodgepodge

 Good grief, somehow, the last two days got away from me, sorry about that.

1. "Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability." Sam Keen

Do you feel less guilty relaxing in July than you do in January? Elaborate. Hmmm...no...it's all the same to me, LOL. Florida weather and all...although in Jan. it is a bit cooler.

2. What's a telltale sign you're upset? Hmm...depending on what is making me upset, you might find me very quiet (and you really need to worry then--or as my son used to say, "RUN!"). Then other times, if I am really mad, I might burst out crying and I am also known to throw things. I am also known to tell a person off, but it all depends on the situation. I do have a bit of a temper...just saying.

3. July 16th is National AI Day. What are your general thoughts and/or experiences with AI? Have you purposely used it? I use it for lesson planning. Does it excite you, scare you, or worry you? A little of all three. What do you see as a benefit? Well, if I have a question, it usually gives me good answers, LOL. How about something relating to AI you see as a negative? It knows way too much, and how does it know too much? LOL --who are those bots inside this computer getting all these answers?

4. You're invited to a summer potluck and are asked to bring an appetizer, salad/side, or dessert. Which category do you go for and what are you bringing? It's always a dessert...and usually something from Publix.

5. It wouldn't be summer without the beach?  lol ---you see where my brain is. LOL

6. Insert your own random thought here. I ain't got /nuttin. Nothing at all. This heat/humidity is frying my brain, LOL.

Have a great day all.

We're Fine Sunday Chat...

 Good morning. 

First just a quick update...We're fine Sunday Chat...

North of town, near Appleton Museum got hit with a major storm. At 3 yesterday the sky turned black and thunder / lightening and wind ensured, fortunately the storm/heavy rains passed over us here in SW Ocala, unfortunately northern Ocala got hit really hard. Word is it was an EF-0 Tornado. Unfortunately, we lost the gazebo sometime during that very weird storm. It landed in the neighbor's yard. Please keep those in prayer.

Weather...at 7:30 am it's 78* and real feel is 84* and rumbling for about an hour now and the skies are just a nasty black and blue. Have I mentioned there is Saraha Dust sitting over us? The extreme weather will be a thing again today. Weather states 100% chance of rain.

Listening to...the thunder and now light rain and the central ac just kicked on.

Got in...a couple of hours of pool time yesterday morning...unfortunately that Sahara dust is just everywhere, sigh...and yes, it's hard to breathe. 

Eating/Ate...had to go get gas in my truck for the week and we stopped at Capt. D's and bought food home--the skies were just looking really unfriendly and decided to come home. Nope, never did get pizza or cake. Although we did stop at Walmart for my favorite sparkling water; Ciao San Pellegrino Blood Orange. Again, we just thought it was a good idea to get home...so we did.

Feeling...

Thinking...

It looks to be a no pool day.

Need to do some ironing and a load of whites.

What's for dinner? 😜

Thankful...for another day. No matter how much I complain about the weather.

Making me laugh...

Wishing you a lovely day. That's all I got. LOL

Currently Saturday...

 Good morning. 

Currently at 7:20 am...

...and that is where/what I am. Y'all, I know I live in Florida the land of flip flops and sun filled days...but the humidity it just too much. It has been 112* all week. The pool is sitting at 92*!!!!

Weather...

another heat advisory. Currently 75* and the humidity is already 75%. Because of the extreme heat and the ac running all the time, we had turn it / the central ac up to 80*, yep. I have a feeling the electric bill is going to be way up near unaffordable soon.

Reading...

I have two books just sitting on the ottoman ready to read...and I have not touched them. sigh

Eating/Ate...

much to my "ugh" leftovers. I so wanted a pizza last night, maybe today...thanks to my boss putting that in my head yesterday. LOL

Thinking about yesterday... 

not that I try to dwell on circumstances at work...but yesterday, and I'm blaming these attitudes and behavior changes on the weather---but these inmates were just plain awful and have been; belligerent and just nasty...I had had enough and ended up calling security, they were there in less a minute and I believe half of the compound security/officers were there. They know when "Conley" calls, there is a problem-which is rare. Three inmates were handcuffed and went to lock, and the rest were escorted out and 18 are waiting whatever disciplinary actions. Five were fine and were not escorted out. Those five had common sense to not get involved. What will I walk into Monday? Who knows...the boss and higher ups fully support me on how things were handled, hence why I needed a pizza and was late leaving yesterday--debriefing. It was major chaos. Understatement. This weather y'all, is just something else.

Thankful...

for those officers yesterday. They all will be getting fist bumps on Monday. We have an app at work that gives virtual fist bumps. Firm believer that extra "love" needs to be given to those first responders.

Feeling...

just hot. No matter how much the ceiling fans are going and the two box fans we have, and the pool, it's just hot...hot is the word for the day. LOL

Celebrating...

nothing...the bossman said I needed cake too...so maybe pizza and cake? LOL---he's a bad influence. 😂 No alcohol --just food. LOL

Making me laugh...

I know, an oldie, but nonetheless, it's funny. Wishing you all a beautiful day, stay cool.

Hodgepodge

    Good morning... thank you for your comments on yesterday's post. Jumping right into the Hodgepodge.

1. What's something you enjoy now that your younger self would never have appreciated? Broccoli and cheese and Brussel Sprouts. lol

2. What was peaceful about today? Peaceful? Not so peaceful, I have to go have annual blood work done at 6 am and then hurry up and get to work as my first class begins at 7. Where to find time to eat, I don't know, because I had to fast. I do not look forward to having blood work done, they always leave my arm bruised.

3. It's National Blueberry Day (July 8). Will you celebrate?  You can have one of the following right now-a slice of blueberry pie, a warm blueberry muffin, or a stack of blueberry pancakes...which do you choose? Hmm...love blueberry pancakes, I do have two cans of Oregon blueberries, so maybe I will make a cobbler than.

This or that-blueberries or raspberries? blueberries or strawberries?  all of it...love blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. I like to put them in my yogurt.

4. Do you need a break? From what? LOLOLOL--Well, I have certainty loved being off of work for 10 days...now, if I can only think of a way to

...and sell seashells by the seashore. LOLOL

5. What has surprised you most about getting older?  ... to be honest, nothing really surprises me anymore. Sure, I go "Wow"--but nothing really just surprises me. When our son passed away, it just took everything out of me, just keeping it real. You know what, it does surprise me of the younger generation wanting to go socialism, but should I be surprised? Probably not, history is really not being taught anymore and that just breaks my heart...teachers and professors are just too far left leaning for me, and these young minds are just falling for whatever. I see it in my nephews and nieces...and it's just sad. I experienced when I went back to school/college...I am surrounded by it at work...it's just sad. The hatred of one person who holds the highest office is just so sad...I could go on and on...but I will stop.

I probably should re word this question, "What has saddened you most about getting older?"

I pose this question every single day to myself...just being silly.

--where did 59 years go?

--hey, where did that line on my face come from?

--hey, how's come everything goes pop and crunch?

--then the startling reality, when the 300th America's birthday comes up, I will be long gone as I will/would be like over 100 yrs. old and our nieces and nephews will be our age. Yikes...got to get that thought out of my head.

6. Insert your own random thought here.

Have a beautiful day all. 

Tuesday Meme...

 Good morning, back to work today. Grr...😉

Welcome to Tuesday 4 which was started by our friend Toni Taddeo and kept up in memory of her.  Different sections of the USA have different words and customs they use. Let's talk about

 

them.

1. In New Jersey you put your groceries in a paper bag or plastic bag. In Athens, Ohio where I went to university, you put them in a paper sack. Is it bag, sack or something else where you live? Bag. When we lived up north, it was sack. And when we moved back here, we were shocked that bags were given out, plastic bags are a no no in NY-at least where we lived. I remember giggling like a schoolgirl and realizing how free we were, not so much where we lived before. Yep, over a stupid plastic bag, LOL.

2. Though no one seems to wear them anymore, NJ says Stockings. Athens, Ohio used to call them "hose" and in Britain they are tights. What about where you live? 

Stockings. At least that is how I was raised to say it. 

3. Soda, Pop, Coke? Pop, I was born in Indiana and spent summers in Chicago and Michigan. Floridian's say Soda and Alabamian's say Coke. (we spent nearly 20 years in Alabama). I have been corrected on several occasions that it is SODA. Nope, pop for me.

Hero, sub, grinder, hoagie? Sub. Up north it was a hoagie.

 

4. Shopping cart or trolley, buggy? cart. Up north it was a buggy.

Wishing you all a beautiful day.

Currently July 2

 Good morning. Do you know I forgot to welcome the month of July. It really didn't dawn on me yesterday was July 1.

Currently July 2. What's going on at the homestead...

Weather...75* (and rising) showers in the vicinity and 60% chance of rain this morning. 

Watched...I have been so lazy in the afternoons...various programs here and there:

Castle Impossible

Crashers

Maine Cabin Masters

Living Big in a Tiny House

Fox News

Eating/Ate...after the late afternoon rain yesterday, hubby grilled out:

Hamburgers for me, Spam for him

Homemade French fries.

we have enough for leftovers today.

Thinking...we ordered concrete pavers...and what did we get? Someone else's order. Interlocking weatherproof nonslip deck tiles.

After many phone calls later etc...sigh...and the very fact the boxes weigh total of 100 lbs...and adjustment of what was paid etc. (no, we didn't hear the truck, it must have come during the thunderstorm we were having). We are just going to keep them and put them down. We will figure it out.

P.S. Which makes me think, what did the other guy get? lol

Feeling...ok

Celebrating...will be July 4th.

Enjoying...spending mornings in the pool. coming in taking a shower and putting on fresh pajamas. Oh, the luxury of doing nothing. I could get used to that, but have to go back to work next week, sigh.

Thankful...for the last few days...I suppose today we will actually have to do work (see above lol)

Making me go...umm...

We have had like 3-4 alligator attacks / deaths this past week. 

 

Listen people...there are several rules that apply:

1. Don't go in dark rivers or lakes

2. While at Rainbow Springs or the KP Hole (which are crystal clear), only go in the mornings and late afternoons the evenings are alligator feeding times. EVERYONE KNOWS THIS. There was one recent death at Rainbow Springs due to a snorkeling attack.

3. While kayaking at said above, again, keep going, don't get out of kayak or floaty when you're going down the springs. JUST SAYING.

4. Don't touch the alligators. They are not cute and cuddly.

4. Stay away from the big rocks and tree stumps (due to snakes and water moccasins)

That's all I got...listen folks, trying to be lighthearted about all this, but in all seriousness, you have to be aware of your surroundings, chances are if you're around any body of water, there will be alligators and snakes. 

Even with all that said, Home is where you park your flip flops. Wishing you all a beautiful day.

Patriotic Hodgepodge

 Good morning, we have been under a severe heat advisory for a couple of days now. We have been getting thunder and lightning in the afternoons and evenings- we got a monster of a storm last night, wow...finally some rain.

Onward to the Hodgepodge.

1. What do you love most about your country? Freedom--to travel, to eat what I want, to pretty much say what I want, to live where I want, to work where I want, free to shop where I want, there is a lot of freedom(s) we enjoy here in Florida...there sure a lot of wants in there. smiles. 

2. Your favorite Patriotic song? The Star-Spangled Banner

3. Red, white, or blue? Stars or stripes? Something you own besides a US flag with some combination of those colors or decorations as part of its design? Ok, I have a blouse:

4. What's one thing you want more of this summer: fun, rest, adventure, connection, quiet, or confidence? Elaborate. Rest & quiet-because I do have a stressful job, confidence to do what needs to be done. I really don't want to elaborate on the latter, but for some odd reason I have been procrastinating on an issue.

5. What was your ultimate, go-to summer activity when you were a kid? Disney or swimming. 

Do you still do any version of that today? Swimming. Since we do have an above ground pool-having a pool is sort a must in Florida and since we couldn't afford an inground, we decided to get an above ground. BTW, it would cost upwards of $150,000 for in ground, crazy. 

If you answered yes, does participating in this activity as an adult make you feel like a kid? No, not really. It is way too hot and expensive to go to Disney or Epcot right now, but if it wasn't, then I would probably say yes. Honestly, if your resident of Florida, theme parks should be either free or a deep discount and have block times for residents.

6. Insert your own random thought here.

 On the topic of Patriotism....

The news has been reporting on several states like Conn., Massachusetts, Washington, Pennsylvania, Illinois, NC, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont are not officially participating in the America 250 on the National Mall. I see though, Sen. Fetterman and Sen. McCormick are doing something for PA and a bunch of businesses are also going on their own. It's sad, truly, the hatred of one man stands in the way of Patriotism. So, what I do I love about this country? (getting back to question 1) --what is there not to love? My love for this country is more than hatred of one man that folks seemingly have--drop that mic. OH and a new poll came out, 53% are proud to be American. How sad is that? You folks who are not Patriotic, shameful...that is not open for argument or discussion. Either you're for America or you're not. No, America is not perfect, but you keep plugging along to make it that way.

Tuesday Meme

 It's time again for Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4 and this week our friend Susan suggested the topic of decorating our homes for the holidays, especially for the 4th of July as it is the USA's 250th birthday.  So, let's do that.

On July 4, 1776 we declared our independence from the British Empire and King George III when the First Continental Congress set forth the Declaration of Independence. We became a free and sovereign, independent nation on ***September 3, 1783. 

***I am adding-thanks to the Treaty of Paris that was officially signed. I just felt it deserved an explanation; many folks don't know about that little detail. Most think of July 4, 1776. Also, those men of the Continental Congress had to do all this in hiding. Alright, I will go back to my corner now, lol.

1. Will or have you decorated for the holiday? Yes. Not much in the house

The dining table and front door

2. What special little touches do you add to the outside of your home?

"Old Myrtle" has a mind of her own, lol-we had these huge cattails on the corners of the house and hubby chopped them down, grr.

above front of house, below looking out to the street.

Do you enjoy puttering around in your yard? No, not really...it is way too hot out.

3. Are plants and shrubs an important part of your house decor? Not inside. I do have fake flowers inside. But outside, we have plants & flowers. Hubby chopped down the cattails, much to my dismay, they have not grown back, grr.

4.  On which holidays do you spend time decorating either inside, outside or both? Every holiday. Christmas and Thanksgiving get lights outside. I told hubby I wanted to get red, white and blue lights for July 4th.

no, not me

day 2 of 'official' vacay...wasting away in the pool. Nope, the pavers have not arrived yet, they/Lowes are backed up--anyways, all is good. 

Summering into the Hodgepodge

 Good morning...and ugh...yes, indeed its summer here in Florida. At 4:50 am its already feels like 86*, yep.

1. Summer's here!  In the northern hemisphere anyway. If you're in the southern hemisphere substitute winter for the word summer. What do you love most about summer? Hmm...it's warm and it doesn't get dark until like 9 pm? What's your biggest summer pet peeve? The humidity. Just plain ick.

2. What song always reminds you of summer? Vacation by the Go Go's.

3. What's something you remember about your childhood summers? Happy childhood memories of going to my grandparents in Chicago and Michigan. Do you think kids today get to enjoy summer the way you did as a child? Hmm...prob. not. Families are so splintered. 

4. We celebrate Father's Day on June 21st. Do you favor your dad in looks or temperament? Both Tell us something about your dad. Or your husband as a dad. Or a son/son-in-law as a dad. Or your grandpa. My husband was an excellent dad to our son...sure they had their moments, but they were best friends. I am not going to elaborate as it makes me sad.

5. Let's wrap up with a summer this or that-

• flip flops or sandals flip flops
• beach or pool both
• watermelon or peaches both
• shorts or sundress shorts. I am to round to wear a dress, lol. Round is a shape, right? lol
• iced coffee or ice-cold lemonade lemonade
• amusement park or water park neither

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Thank you all for your kind thoughts regarding the dr. visit and my heart. I have had enough and I keep saying this, of the dr. situation here in Ocala. Don't know what the 'blip' is, and frankly, I am going to sound a little selfish, I really don't want to know and that is where I am and I know that upsets folks. Plus, the insurance will prob. not cover this new test...anyways, we shall see. I will more than likely follow thru with it, but right now...since no one has answers on why I need this test...well...this is where I am. I certainty do not like to be poked and prodded.

Have a great day all!