Our Ollie Queen, our Best Boy, died Monday evening, August 2, 2021 at the respectable age of 14 years. He came to live with us as a 3 month old puppy in September of 2007. The post I wrote welcoming…
July Extras
HI! I AM STILL HERE! I AM CLENCHING MY JAW AND BUTT EXTRA HARD TO GET THROUGH THINGS RIGHT NOW. Ooof oof oof there is so much of everything going on. THINGS THAT ARE GOING ON:> My left boob and…
So about that mammogram…
Welp, I had my mammogram and ultrasound on Tuesday and I heard nothing on Wednesday and thought I was fine. And I heard nothing on Thursday and thought I was fine. I checked the patient portal first thing Friday morning…
Friday 5: Everything in its place
Happy Friday! This week is my summer Friday, but it wasn’t supposed to be. Fun fact: the Big!Work!Upgrade! that was supposed to launch yesterday has been pushed to September. I was planning on forgoing my Summer Friday today to work…
Show us your books July 2021
Whoa-ho! Look at me with my fat FIVE books this month. I even had to redo the layout of my SUYB title image! My secret? I go outside and leave my phone inside. Or I read inside and leave my…
What I’m listening to: Kellie’s Song
Kellie’s Song by Cas Haley has been on regular rotation on Radio Margaritaville since it was released earlier this year and it just makes me feel good. We aren’t sure how, but Murphy hurt his leg yesterday. He was hopping…
Friday 5: Chip Chat
Happy Friday, friends! I’m typing this from the patio, where I have been sitting since 4:31pm when I logged out of the laptop and dashed out of the door. I’m over working from home every day. Over it. I want…
Currently, July 2021
The first Wednesday of the month brings the Currently linkup with Anne In Residence. This month’s words are: eating, feeling, going, ordering, and realizing. eating: veggies from the garden. So far we’ve harvested a lot of lettuce, a few bunches of…
Nine.
Nine years ago today it was blisteringly hot. As we walked through the lobby of our Deluxe Apartment in the Sky, our neighbor said, “you two look like you’re going to a wedding!” “We are! Ours!” we replied. Happy anniversary,…
Let’s take back our flag
Happy 4th of July! I used to love putting flags out from Flag Day until Labor Day. I used to love Americana themed decor, my Old Navy Flag tees, and my Mickey Mouse USA themed beach towels. But around 2014,…
Friday 5: Touched by your presents, dear
Happy Friday, friends! This morning we ate breakfast out and hit the library. And then I crafted for a little bit, worked on the Friday crossword (the streak is in peril), and here I am. Blogging the Friday 5. Today’s…
June 2021 Extras
Rabbit rabbit and Happy July! I was supposed to be hanging with Nephews A&B (and their entourage) at the Ocean City boardwalk but it’s raining. Maybe next week! Normally I’d be sad about June, THE BEST MONTH, being over, but…