Many pet owners are blessed with cuddly pets, aka, pets who enjoy hugs. Our family, well, let’s just say, not so much. Our dog is the exception. He adores me and sitting in my lap for hugs. Our cats...they only like a hug when it involves waking us hoomans from our slumber for their feeding… Continue reading Pet Hugs from Our Pets
A dreamy picture-worthy stir-fry meal
Me: "Are you cooking something that's picture-worthy?" Mr: "I dunno, why?" Me: "It smells like it." Mr: "I haven't started cooking yet." Me: "Yay for me...I'm in time to catch the action." The truth is, September is our anniversary month - and I really wanted to give Mr. an extravagant gift for our 30th-anniversary. I… Continue reading A dreamy picture-worthy stir-fry meal
Summer’s over, and it’s back to work I go
Yesterday, it was darn tempting to do some hard labor to get caught up from the busy weekend. The dirty casserole dish from Friday night's dinner sat as a reminder. I'm not saying Mr. was leaving it there on purpose. A subtle reminder that I didn't finish the task at hand. For 3 days. But,… Continue reading Summer’s over, and it’s back to work I go
A Sunday Road Trip to Bucknuckles
When you marry into a family who loves to drive on country roads, a road trip to any exotic (or eclectic) place happens when the Corvettes are revving to hit the road. My companion, Mr., a guy with a gorgeous smile, and some miles of roads to conquer. We were happy to hit the road.… Continue reading A Sunday Road Trip to Bucknuckles
Wait…it’s the last day of August already?
Wow. I know it's true. The calendar doesn't lie, but crap...it's the last day of August already. August was... Lots of coming and going out the front door of our house. I saw lots of flowers, and birds, and my two daughters. Our oldest arrived here to visit us last night. We'll be spending time… Continue reading Wait…it’s the last day of August already?
A visiting raptor
Well...that explains our sudden decrease in the variety of birds visiting the bird feeder. Wow - that's something new - a Hawk chasing the Crows. Post Inspiration - The adventures of having a trail cam. PS - Have you ever seen a hawk chase crows? We sadly know why the hawk is around - he's… Continue reading A visiting raptor