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…
Friday 5: Rx
It’s Friday! It’s the last day of school for WM, and I’m on vacation until July 6th! Boo-yah! Do people even say Boo-yah anymore? Probably not. What’s more modern? Um… I yeeted myself out of the office today until July…
Friday Movie Night Part IV: The Awakening
One of the highlights of my week is watching movies with my far-flung friends on Fridays. I’m thankful that technology has made that all possible. I also sort of hope we keep doing it, even as things open back up….
Catching up!
Social June is in full swing and it is ruining the airtight routine I have built over the previous 15 months. We had the memorial for my cousin on June 13 and it was just as military minded as it…
What I’m Watching: Royalty Soaps
This is Katie and she is a professional soap maker and owner of Royalty Soaps. She’s been making soap for 10 years and has documented a lot of her craft on her Youtube channel. Watching the soap come together is…
