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Have a safe and cool day. 😎

@xango,

Good evening in Florida I hope you are enjoying your day with your husband. ✨
The recapha was a problem today on this site.

Hubby and I just spent the day having lunch and doing small projects. We do miss
the kids.

My brother and his wife will miss my 17 year old niece she is off to College in Illinois
at the end of the month. I know how they feel. 💕

I am in a fall state of mind. 😎

@Sheba, 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

How are you Sheba? I didn’t make it to travia yesterday. I did make half a recipe of the Brazilian Sagu. And I halved the half, one for me with regular sugar and the other for hubby with his sugar. We both eat it all yesterday 😋
Today I spent doing all kinds of things. Starting with a full recipe of Sagu, which is 400 grams of pearls. I made more chicken, and made the chicken mixture for the freezer.
Also made two quiches, added the chicken mixture.
We still have some more projects for tomorrow. I can’t believe it’s almost mid August and school has started in some parts of the country. When I was in school, after Labor day was when school started in Washington DC.

Here’s to a great Sunday for you and your hubby. And Poppy too☺️

@oodiebom,

Good evening on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Oodie how are you doing? I know you are
running around today just remember to take care of you too. ✨

So glad you had a nice Trivia Game just rest for a minute.

Next week is your husband procedure and I wish him all the best. 🌹

Today hubby and I had to renew our Costco Membership no easy feat as the place
was packed.

Thinking of you wishing you a peaceful night.

@taci,

Good evening in S. California it has been a long day for me.

Hey if you see these cats on the trail I will take both of them. 😘💕😎

@shoelady60,

Good evening in the ‘burgh I hope the storm is not too bad. Oz will have a thunder storm
later tonight.

I will have the covers over my head and poppy will be on one side of the bed and my
husband will be in bed sound asleep. 💕😎

Enjoy your book and a nice drink my friend. ✨

Morning Peeps here is to a safe and nice Friday keep it cool. ✨😎🌹

Sheba, Sounds like me telling my son every year to always be nice to kids at school, that they don’t have to be your best friend, but you never know what someone’s home life is like.

Losing someone is a journey,
not a one-off.
There is no end to the loss,
there is only a learned skill on how to stay afloat,
when it washes over.

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My day in OZ. ✨✨Very warm day.

@loaf,

Missing you much. 😘😎🌹Be well my friend.

@fem,

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida sending you a Friday Shout Out. I hope things are cooling off there.
OZ is still very warm. I do have the A/C on and it will be on all weekend. Shizzle! 😎🌹

Hubby and I will be working on a few projects this weekend nothing major.

Hey enjoy this day I hope your flowers are doing well. 🌹✨ I hope we get a good rainfall
soon. 🌹✨My flowers and plants are doing well.

I hope your Brazilian Coffee and treats were delivered may you be enjoying a great cup
of coffee and fresh bread. 💕💕

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Oodie I know this is your busy day.
I did read your post from last night and I am pretty sure you may be resting.

I hope you are resting tonight is Trivia. I would take my time getting the new Microwave
I want you to have it one and done. 😎

I am praying that everything go alright with your husband medical procedures and he
gets everything taken care of that can be done. I hope you both can go on a nice trip
the North would be great. Oodie I hope you hear from your friend on Cape Cod. ✨✨

I am missing the cat Charlie how I miss him running around my house after Poppy. 💕

@taci,

Good Morning in S. California. Taci here is to a nice day for hiking and anything else
you like to do. ✨😎🌹

Did you get your new book order? I have a sea of books to choose from and I read every one
of them.

I am taking Poppy for a long walk I need to get out and move besides housework. LOL!

Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶this goes for me and Poppy too. 💕😘

Sheba, Free shipping – Yay! The book I want arrives tomorrow. You sound like you have lots of books. We just don’t have room to keep them all so I give them away, some I keep to read again.
Sounds hot in OZ.
Xango’s Brazilian coffee sounds so yummie.

@shoelady60,

Good day in the beautiful ‘burgh. 🌹✨ Enjoy this time and your sister and mom. ✨
I have little projects here and there you know how that goes. LOL!

Sending good vibes to you and Jake’s Canvas. 😘💕Enjoy this summer my friend.

@sheba2011

Hi to you in Oz.🖐 Another beautiful day in the ‘burgh. We are supposed to get some severe thunderstorms tomorrow.⛈ Never fails, every time my husband goes away that happens. So, of course, I’m already thinking about trees falling and no power.🌳😫

Ran around most of the day with errands and seeing mom and sis. They are getting ready to take a Bermuda cruise the last week of the month.🛳🏖 Hope no hurricanes pop up.

Making some pasta for dinner🍝 and relax on the deck with a book or magazine. You and Mr. Poppy enjoy your walk and try to stay cool with a cold brew.🧉🍹🍺🧊

@shoelady60,

Good evening I am going to jump in the shower we are still in the 90’s here in OZ.

I pray your storm do not destroy or have major damage with trees if I never see one
again it will be too soon. Oz is still cleaning up after that major storm we are almost
cleaned up.

Enjoy a good book and stay safe. 🌹✨

@kittengirl,

Good morning in Cali Kitten wishing you a good day this Friday. ✨

Kitten I will remember. 🌹

Taking a Day Trip

We need not go on an expensive vacation to feel we have had time off as your local park or beach can offer a blissful refuge.

We tend to think of a vacation as something that requires an enormous amount of preparation, but small daylong excursions can be just as refreshing and fulfilling as their lengthier counterparts. A short drive can be the channel that transports you into a world of novel experiences and blissful relaxation. Solo day trips can be a wonderful way to unwind from the stresses of routine existence while simultaneously feeding the soul. And when you choose to share your day trip with someone you care about, a leisurely drive becomes a chance to talk about childhood, recall favorite songs, or simply spend time enjoying one another’s presence.

You may be surprised to see how many day-trip possibilities exist within a mere hour’s time from your home. Forests, beaches, lakes, mountains, rivers, and deserts can serve as the perfect spot for a minivacation. The physical and mental rejuvenation you experience in an unfamiliar and engaging setting are enhanced by meditation, journaling, deep breathing, or just being still with nature. Though the cost of gasoline can make taking a day trip seem frivolous, and our commitment to environmental well-being may cause us to hesitate before utilizing our cars in this manner, there are numerous ways we can effectively offset our carbon signature while still seeing to the needs of ourselves on a soul level.

Since day trips tend to require much smaller investments of time and money than traditional outings, you can enjoy a diverse range of experiences day by day. On one weekend, you may be motivated by a need to connect with your natural heritage to explore a vast state park or nature preserve. On another, your curiosity can inspire you to visit a historical site that has long piqued your interest. In the end, where you go will often be less important than your willingness to broaden your horizons by removing yourself from the environment already so familiar to you. Each mini getaway you take will imbue your existence with a sensation of renewal that prepares you for whatever lies ahead. AMEN! ✨✨

Battlestations
Song by Wham!/George Michael

You ask too much of me
You try my patience
Your tongue, it’s like a razor
You choose your words like weapons
Here we go, Battlestations
I never have the guts to let you look inside
I don’t think you’d appreciate the things that I hide
Monday was the worst day
And Friday wasn’t my day
But Wednesday was the best day
Because on Wednesday night we made love
All I’m trying to give you is a good time honey
Why d’ya have to keep on playing games with my head
Used to be your baby when you had no money
Now we spend more time in battle
Than we ever do in bed
(Than we ever do in bed)
You don’t know how much I hate that answer phone
Are you standing there?
But, you won’t pick up the ‘phone
Why lie to my face?
(When you can buy a tape machine to give me in your place)
Today I did something I thought I’d never do
I opened up your diary and read about you
Monday was the worst day
And Friday wasn’t my day
But Wednesday was the best day
Because on Wednesday night we made love
All I’m trying to give you is a good time honey
Why d’ya have to keep on playing games with my head
Used to be your baby when you had no money
Now we spend more time in battle
Than we ever do in bed
(Than we ever do in bed)
Monday was the worst day
Wednesday we made love
And Friday, ooh but,
Saturday, is today, is what I’m thinking of
Come in baby, come in close

’cause you know what I’m thinking of
Do you remember me, do you remember us,
Do you remember love?
All I’m trying to give you is a good time honey
Why d’ya have to keep on playing games with my head
Used to be your baby when you had no money
Now we spend more time in battle
Than we ever do in bed
(Than we ever do in bed)
La premiere fois tu m’as fait beaucoup rire
Tu etais si mignon, et tu jouais do piano
Maintenant, mon mellieur ami see’est l’argent
Au revoir, cheri
Au revoir, mon amour

In My Mind. 💕😎Just for one day.

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@loaf,

Enjoy with your family and grandkids. ✨🌹

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida. Oz is warm today and I am fine with that. ✨✨😎

Wishing you some rain in your area. I am still reading. 💕🌹

The flowers in the Video were beautiful and I will be watching the BBC Channel.

@Sheba 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

Hello Sheba, it’s a another hot day here.
I am waiting my delivery from Amazon, it contains items from Brazil for dessert. Also Brazilian coffee I want to try out. I hope the shipment gets here in time for a afternoon cup of coffee.
Walmart used to carry a brand of coffee from Brazil, then stopped. It was one of the best in my opinion, it was smooth, not acidity. And by the comments people left asking why Walmart was not carrying anymore. I am not the only person who enjoyed it.

I am not much of a reader, I never liked reading. I am a bit dyslexic, I do better visually.
I have seen the movie Where The Crawdads Sing, I’ve seen it twice it’s a beautiful film.

Today I am making chicken croquettes, I already cooked the chicken breasts yesterday.
Just have to put it together and make the croquettes.

Take care Sheba 🌹

@xango,

I think you are one of the most kind hearted and intelligent woman that I know. 😘✨
Xango you are a master in the kitchen natural talent you remind me of my mother.
I mean that in a very loving way mom can cook anything from scratch you even freeze
foods like mom. The one thing I will love about Colorado is my mom’s cooking. ✨

You have excellent taste in movies and I hope you got your coffee today. I so want
to drop in for fresh coffee and home made bread with butter I like it simple. 😘✨

You my friend seems to be a very interesting person I find your post very inspiring your husband is a very lucky man. 💕🌹You are right this was an excellent movie. 🌹😎

Carolina
Song by Taylor Swift

Oh, Carolina creeks
Running through my veins
Lost I was born, lonesome I came
Lonesome I’ll always stay
Carolina knows
Why for years I roam
Free as these birds, light as whispers
Carolina knows
And you didn’t see me here
No, they never did see me here
And she’s in my dreams
Into the mist, into the clouds
Don’t leave
I make a fist, I’ll make it count
And there are places I will never ever go
And things that only Carolina will ever know
Carolina stains
On the dress she left
Indelible scars, pivotal marks
Blue as the life she fled
Carolina pines
Won’t you cover me?
Hide me like robes down the back road
Muddy these webs we weave
And you didn’t see me here
No, they never did see me
And she’s in my dreams
Into the mist, into the clouds
Don’t leave
I’ll make a fist, I’ll make it count
And there are places I will never ever go
And things that only Carolina will ever know
Oh
Oh
Oh
And you didn’t see me here
They never did see me here
No, you didn’t see me here
They never saw me
Oh, Carolina knows
Why for years they’ve said
That I was guilty as sin
And sleep in a ‘s bed
But the sleep comes fast
And I’ll meet no ghosts
It’s between me, the sand, and the sea
Carolina knows

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Oodie how are you? I am missing you.
Let me know how things are going I know you are super busy.

I will check back in later. Please take your time. 🌹

@sheba2011

I decided to wait on the microwave and so did not run to Lowes. However, took a look at some of the sale prices this week and it seems quite a few are on sale. Guess I will head over tomorrow morning to take a look and maybe purchase one. I enjoyed the LG and would love nothing more to purchase another. Again, will not make a decision until I look and read the specs.

Hubby is asking to return home and today we met with the head nurse/unit mgr. We will need to wait until the test on Monday and then the results on Friday. Hopefully, the bladder is working, though, I can tell he is not drinking enough liquids. Meanwhile, I will need a ramp for our home to be wheelchair accessible. Will be contacting our Homeowner’s Association on this. However, there is still another hurdle to consider and that is getting him into and out of the van and along with that the ability to get into and out of bed on his own. I am also hoping that he can have the reconstructed surgery on the knee. Surgeons here are reluctant to operate if he has dementia. I surmise this is due to the lack of oxygen during the surgical procedure. Hopefully, with the help of the head nurse/unit mgr. this will no longer be a problem.

Hubby has started joking with the nursing staff. His personality has started to come through and he has had me laughing so hard that I thought I would end up on the floor. It’s so good to see him like this. Just like old times. As far as heading North, not sure when at this point. I will be taking each day as it comes and will also follow the regimen our physician lays out. We may need to wait until next spring, but we shall see. I dread the thought of being in New England during the winter months. Again, I will cross that bridge when needed.

The weather here has been exceptionally hot and very humid. According to our weather people, the temps in the mid 90s with humidity actually makes our day over 114 degrees. Glad I stayed in until I left for the rehab. I feel so sorry for our furry friends that need to cope with this on a daily basis.

Have a great evening. Enjoy your walk with Poppy. Glad to hear that your kids are home safe and sound following the storms over the weekend. Seems there is more of that over this weekend. Our home in Ct., (“knock on wood”) is OK. Not sure of our home on the Cape. Have not heard from our neighbor in a long time.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. ✨😎I forgot one of my books Splendor in the Grass written
by a writer from OZ William Inge. Taci he also wrote Come Back Little Sheba this is how
my dog got the name Sheba hence how I got my Avatar Name. ✨

I saw the movie as a young child and I remember saying to my grandmother I want a dog
name Sheba and it happened. I miss her so much. 💕

Enjoy your reading and whatever goodies you have coming.

This reminds me of Fall in these parts. 😎💕✨

Sheba, great that you enjoy the classics and some real true excellent books. I re-read the Grapes of Wrath shortly after my move to CA and while I don’t recall a lot of it, I do recall how he described CA and the rolling hills. It made so much sense when I 1st saw it. These days I like reading and mysteries.
I remember you speaking about your dog Sheba and how she was named. So cool!

Night!

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh and enjoy this precious time until you and hubby are having
fun again. I wish him and his friends safe travels.

Kick back on your deck and enjoy your books. ✨💕🌹

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California may this day be a good one for you and your grandson.

Things We Don’t Want to Do

Doing things we don’t want to do, or that scare us, creates flow in our lives and allows us to grow.

Most of us have had the experience of tackling some dreaded task only to come out the other side feeling invigorated, filled with a new sense of confidence and strength. The funny thing is, most of the time when we do them, we come out on the other side changed and often wondering what we were so worried about or why it took us so long. We may even begin to look for other tasks we’ve been avoiding so that we can feel that same heady mix of excitement and completion.

Whether we avoid something because it scares us or bores us, or because we think it will force a change we’re not ready for, putting it off only creates obstacles for us. On the other hand, facing the task at hand, no matter how onerous, creates flow in our lives and allows us to grow. The relief is palpable when we stand on the other side knowing that we did something even though it was hard or we didn’t want to do it. On the other hand, when we cling to our comfort zone, never addressing the things we don’t want to face, we cut ourselves off from flow and growth.

We all have at least one thing in our life that never seems to get done. Bringing that task to the top of the list and promising ourselves that we will do it as soon as possible is an act that could liberate a tremendous amount of energy in our lives. Whatever it is, we can allow ourselves to be fueled by the promise of the feelings of exhilaration and confidence that will be the natural result of doing it. AMEN! ✨✨

Good Morning Peeps may your Wednesday be a great one stay safe and cool. 😎✨

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Note To Self: 😎

Happy Birthday in Heaven Whitney Houston

Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American singer and actress. Nicknamed “the Voice”, she is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 220 million records sold worldwide. In 2023, Rolling Stone named her the second-greatest singer of all time.

Born: August 9, 1963, Newark, NJ
Died: February 11, 2012, Beverly Hills, CA
Children: Bobbi Kristina Brown

Greatest Love of All
Song by Whitney Houston

I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children’s laughter remind us how we used to be
Everybody searching for a hero
People need someone to look up to
I never found anyone who fulfill my needs
A lonely place to be
And so I learned to depend on me
I decided long ago
Never to walk in anyone’s shadows
If I fail, if I succeed
At least I’ll live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can’t take away my dignity
Because the greatest love of all
Is happening to me
I found the greatest love of all
Inside of me
The greatest love of all
Is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself
It is the greatest love of all
I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children’s laughter remind us how we used to be
I decided long ago
Never to walk in anyone’s shadows
If I fail, if I succeed
At least I’ll live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can’t take away my dignity
Because the greatest love of all
Is happening to me
I found the greatest love of all
Inside of me
The greatest love of all
Is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself
Is the greatest love of all
And if, by chance, that special place
That you’ve been dreaming of
Leads you to a lonely place
Find your strength in love

Pretty sure everyone knows HSN Dolly Parton wrote the lyrics to this song.

“I Will Always Love You”
(originally by Dolly Parton)
(from “The Bodyguard” soundtrack)

If I should stay
I would only be in your way
So I’ll go but I know
I’ll think of you every step of the way

And I will always love you
I will always love you
You
My darling, you
Mmm-mm

Bittersweet memories –
That is all I’m taking with me
So good-bye
Please don’t cry:
We both know I’m not what you, you need

And I… will always love you
I… will always love you
You, ooh

I hope life treats you kind
And I hope you have all you’ve dreamed of
And I’m wishing you joy and happiness
But above all this, I wish you love

And I… will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you

I will always love you
I, I will always love you

You
Darling, I love you
I’ll always
I’ll always love you
Ooh
Ooh

Book Lovers Day is celebrated on August 9 every year. This is an unofficial holiday observed to encourage bibliophiles to celebrate reading and literature. People are advised to put away their smartphones and every possible technological distraction and pick up a book to read. 💕✨

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@loaf,

Good day in Ohio wishing you the very best. Loaf I hope all is well with you and the kids.

I think I will curl up with a good book. 💕✨

@fem,

Sending you a Wednesday Shout Out. 😎🌹

@xango,

Good day in sunny Florida and may this be a nice day for you. How are the flowers and plants?
OZ had some nice rain this morning which makes me a happy camper.

I am going to curl up with a good book today. I have done a lot of chores so it’s me time. ✨

I hope your family are doing well in Brazil I wonder if it is still snowing? 💕😎

@Sheba🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

Hello Sheba, how are you this evening? Did you get to read a good book?
Went out into the heat and you can cut it with a knife. No rain, haven’t had any for a while now. Of course everything is dry.

Brazil’s weather is somewhat crazy, one day they’re into the eighties. The next day is back to Winter into the thirties.

I found this channel on YouTube. I have been binging watching this channel. It’s a family that owns a farm in Azerbaijan. Such beautiful scenery, lots of animals, vegetables and fruits. The roosters crow often through out the videos 🐓 . Both cats and dogs play with the bunny (bunnies) and there’s a duck that follows both cats or dog around.

They are husband and wife, most videos end with them enjoying a meal. And drinking tea, which they just pick leaves and or flowers from their property or around their property. The mountains are lovey and the area is absolutely beautiful.
This weekend I saw a program on BBC World Nwes TV called Wonders of Azerbaija, and that too was so beautiful.

Take care Sheba 🌹

@xango,

Good evening I am going to look at your videos. I have the BBC on my cable lineup.
I love it will look for the Wonders of Azerbaija.

Oz did have some rain today but we will be back to warm. I am looking forward to
Fall just not bone cold winter. I love a mild winter. ✨✨I will have to take whatever
Mother nature gives us. ✨

I am still feeling my father. 💕

Xango this is the book I am reading this is also a Movie Taylor Swift sings the soundtrack.
My father taught me to love books I could not watch TV like other kids I had to read. I am so glad dad this
for all of me and my siblings. I have a mini library here in my home I love reading. 💕🌹

@oodiebom,

Good Afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Oodie how are things going today?
I hope you were able to find a new microwave and it’s perfect for where you want it
to go.

Enjoy the visit with your husband and may he be alert and happy to see you. ✨🌹

Oodie I know you read so I will say have a good day reading. ✨🌹

I am doing regular chores oh well that’s life. 💕😎

I love that you had some rain. OZ has been raining all day I am loving it.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California may this be a good day for a Hike. 😎💕

I have a busy day today but I am going to take the time to read for a bit.

Poppy got his walk in after the rain and it was nice.

Happy Trails To You🎶🎶

Sheba, Hubs and I hiked early in the evening and it was still humid but much more manageable.
What type of books do you like to read?

On my vacation last year, I ran out of space in my luggage and left a book behind ( and a great pair of Speedo Boots). darn. Well, I had the sequel at home and read it over the weekend. Ordered the book i left behind and it gets here Saturday. Yay, it The Thursday Murder Club, by Richard Folsom. I did enjoy it.

@taci,

Good evening I enjoy History and Mystery Novels. ✨🌹I think one of the best books I’ve
read was about Catherine The Great that book with long and thick. I read every page
I was recovering from a broken ankle and I was in bed I even had a dream about
the book I actually thought I was in her court. ✨

John Steinbeck is another favorite of mine The Grapes of Wrath, Of Mice and Men, etc.
My mother like all mother’s had certain books hidden in places I should not have looked
but I had to read what my mother read and one of those books was The Valley of The Dolls.
I will leave that one alone because it hits close to home and this was years after I read it.

I am glad you and hubby had a good hike. 😎✨

Don’t get me started on Edith Wharton great book Ethan Frome. I also saw the movie
on PBS with Liam Neeson and is was fantastic. ✨Dare I say I have also read the Wizard
of OZ just about the only family movie we were allowed to watch. ✨💕

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh wishing your husband safe travels and some fun tomorrow.

I would kick back on your deck and enjoy something cool with a good book. 💕

The kids are home safe and sound it was a very nice visit and we will be doing more
of them. 🌹

Hey if you are out and about with your mom and sister have a great time.

Sending cool vibes to you and Jake’s Canvas. 💕

@sheba2011

Everyday is book lover’s day in my house.📖 I have enough books to last a couple lifetimes. And I do read each day, maybe a page or two before I fall asleep😴 or a few chapters relaxing on the deck. Between me and a couple friends, we are our own library, lol!

Bachelorette weekend coming up. Will visit mom and sis and my friend who had the surgery. Cook what I want when I want and read in bed with the big light on, yay!😊 By Sunday, I will be ready to see hubs.

Have a relaxing evening. Hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Good evening enjoy your reading. I am very sad about the fires in Hawaii.

My daughter is upset and is checking on some friends in the area.

Here is to a beautiful night safe travels for your husband and his friends.

@kittengirl,

Good morning Kitten in California and may this day find you and your family doing well. 🌹

Cycle of Life

While we are on earth, we are all human beings in different phases of our lives and soul development.

As we walk through the world, the people we encounter appear so different from one another. We see babies, old men, pregnant women, and teenage boys. We know couples on the verge of marriage and lonely widows. We interact with toddlers and the terminally ill. As different as each person seems, they are all living the human experience. They are just at different places in the cycle that begins with birth and ends with death. Every phase of the cycle of life has its gifts and its challenges. Each stage is temporary and ultimately gives way to a new phase. This ephemeral quality makes each phase precious, because it will never last.

One of the wonderful qualities possessed by babies and young children is that they are unaware that a cycle of life even exists. They simply are present to wherever they happen to be right now, and they don’t give much thought to the past or future. Being around them reminds us of the joy that comes from living fully in the moment. On the opposite end of life’s cycle are our elderly role models. They are a reminder that each phase of life should be treasured. Time does pass, and we all change and grow older.

Being aware of the cycle of life and our place in it makes us wiser. As we develop a true appreciation for the phase we are in, we can savor it more. A new mother going through a difficult time with her infant can more easily embrace her challenges because she knows that her child will grow up, and she will long for this time again. Difficult and challenging periods are inevitable, but – like everything that is a part of the cycle of life — they are temporary. When we are fully engaged with life, we get to savor and grow from each phase, and we are ready for the next one when it arrives. Fully embracing wherever you are in the cycle of life is the very essence to happiness. AMEN! ✨✨

Beyond the Sea – Bobby Darrin

Somewhere beyond the sea
Somewhere waiting for me
My lover stands on golden sands
And watches the ships that go sailing
Somewhere beyond the sea
She’s there watching for me
If I could fly like birds on high
Then straight to her arms I’d go sailing
It’s far beyond a star
It’s near beyond the moon
I know beyond a doubt
My heart will lead me there soon
We’ll meet beyond the shore
We’ll kiss just as before
Happy we’ll be beyond the sea
And never again I’ll go sailing
I know beyond a doubt
My heart will lead me there soon
We’ll meet I know we’ll meet
Beyond the shore
We’ll kiss just as before
Happy we’ll be beyond the sea
And never again I’ll go sailing
Together we’ll be just you and me
Beyond the sea

In the Raw
Song by The Whispers

In the raw, in the raw
In the raw, in the raw
Don’t choose too fast
You can’t judge a book by it’s cover
Make sure that what you see is what you get
And read between the lines
Don’t place too much faith
In someone else’s reputation
Watch closely, they might be just a shadow
Of the person they’re supposed to be
Just can’t fake it
Gonna see what you’re made of
(In the raw)
I can’t change it
Everybody’s got their own way
In the raw
(In the raw)
In the raw
(In the raw)
Girl, you look at me
But only see what’s on the surface
And I might just be what you expect of me
There’s that possibility
Just strip away your thought
And only speak what’s on your mind
‘Cause whatever I tell you
You know it’s from the heart
And that’s the bottom line
Just can’t fake it
Gonna see what you’re made of
(In the raw)
I can’t change it
Everybody’s got their own way
In the raw
In the raw
There’s nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
From what you really are inside
You never gain from tellin’ lies
The truth wears no disguise
That’s the only way to find out
Some try their luck at love for years
They waste their time and so many tears
To make sure love’s on solid ground
You’ve got to break it down
That’s the only way to find out, oh, oh, ooh
(In the raw)
So let’s break it down to the real thing
Girl, you look at me
But only see what’s on the surface
And I might just be what you expect of me
There’s that possibility
Just strip away your thought
And only speak what’s on your mind
‘Cause whatever I tell you
You know it’s from the heart
And that’s the bottom line
Just can’t fake it
Gonna see what you’re made of
(In the raw)
I can’t change it
Everybody’s got their own way, yeah, hey
I’ll show you just what I am made of, ooh
(In the raw)
Right from the heart
Is where I’m coming from, yeah, yeah
I can’t help it
(In the raw)
I can’t change it
There’s nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
From what you really are inside
You never gain from tellin’ lies
The truth wears no disguise
(In the raw)
That’s the only way to find out
Some try their luck at love for years
They waste their time and so many tears
To make sure love’s on solid ground
You’ve got break it down
(In the raw)
That’s the only way to find out, oh, oh, ooh
I can’t fake it
Gonna see what you’re made of
(In the raw)
You can’t change it
Everybody’s got their own way, yeah, yeah

My look in OZ today. 😎🌹

Good afternoon Peeps wishing all a nice Tuesday Afternoon. 🎶🎶

Tuesday Afternoon
Song by The Moody Blues

Tuesday afternoon
I’m just beginning to see
Now I’m on my way
It doesn’t matter to me
Chasing the clouds away
Something calls to me
The trees are drawing me near
I’ve got to find out why
Those gentle voices I hear
Explain it all with a sigh
I’m looking at myself reflections of my mind
It’s just the kind of day to leave myself behind
So gently swaying through the fairyland of love
If you’ll just come with me you’ll see the beauty of
Tuesday afternoon
Tuesday afternoon
Tuesday afternoon
I’m just beginning to see
Now I’m on my way
It doesn’t matter to me
Chasing the clouds away
Something calls to me
The trees are drawing me near
I’ve got to find out why
Those gentle voices I hear
Explain it all with a sigh

@sheba2011 So TRUE!!!! LOL!! My hubby & I to a t. Guess whose forgotten his toothpaste, medicine, etc. when we get there! Love this.

@fem,

I love it thought it was so funny. 😘🌹

Heidi Daus official birthday is August 19th we will celebrate all month on the Heidi Daus
Thread. Love you Heidi Daus. 😎✨ A true Leo Girl.

Giuliana Rancic birthday is also coming up in August. ✨✨🌹 A true Leo Girl. 😎

Diane Gilman has a birthday in August another Leo Girl. 😎🌹

IMAN is a true Leo Girl and we did celebrate her birthday. 🌹✨

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St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion)
Song by John Parr

Growin’ up, you don’t see the writing on the wall
Passin’ by, movin’ straight ahead, you knew it all
But maybe sometime if you feel the pain
You’ll find you’re all alone, everything has changed
Play the game, you know you can’t quit until it’s won
Soldier on, only you can do what must be done
You know in some way you’re a lot like me
You’re just a prisoner and you’re tryin’ to break free
I can see a new horizon underneath the blazin’ sky
I’ll be where the eagle’s flying higher and higher
Gonna be your man in motion, all I need’s this pair of wheels
Take me where my future’s lyin’, St. Elmo’s fire (Ooh, oooh, oooh)
Burning up, don’t know just how far that I can go
(Just how far I go)
Soon be home, only just a few miles down the road
I can make it, I know, I can
You broke the boy in me but you won’t break the man
I can see a new horizon underneath the blazin’ sky
I’ll be where the eagle’s flying higher and higher
Gonna be your man in motion, all I need’s this pair of wheels
Take me where my future’s lyin’, St. Elmo’s fire
I can climb the highest mountain, cross the wildest sea
I can feel St. Elmo’s fire burnin’ in me, burnin’ in me
Just once in his life a man has his time
And my time is now, I’m coming alive
I can hear the music playin’, I can see the banners fly
Feel like you’re back again, and hope ridin’ high
Gonna be your man in motion, all I need’s this pair of wheels
Take me where my future’s lyin’, St. Elmo’s fire
I can see a new horizon underneath the blazin’ sky
I’ll be where the eagle’s flying higher and higher
Gonna be your man in motion, all I need’s this pair of wheels
Take me where my future’s lyin’, St. Elmo’s fire
I can climb the highest mountain, cross the wildest sea
I can feel St. Elmo’s fire burnin’ in me
Burnin’, burnin’ in me, I can feel it burnin’
St. Elmo’s fire, St. Elmo’s fire

National Frozen Custard Day is widely celebrated on August 8 each year. Frozen custard is the perfect summer treat with its smooth texture and deliciousness. The dessert is even quite simple to make and is typically prepared fresh at the place of sale. It is a beloved dessert across the globe and on this day you can get in on the fun by eating frozen custard.

HISTORY OF NATIONAL FROZEN CUSTARD DAY
The idea of custard is not new, rather fairly ancient. The idea of cooking milk with eggs to make it thick dates back to at least the Romance times and it’s even mentioned in Apicius. Probably, it could be even older than that. Later In the 17th century, fruit creams started gaining popularity and custards began to be made as individual dishes or bowls instead of just fillings or crust. While custard is quite similar to ice cream, the United States Food and Drug Administration mandates that frozen custard products must contain at least 10% of milk fat and 1.4% egg yolk solids.

It was in 1919, that the frozen custard was invented in Coney Island, New York. Two ice cream vendors by the names of Archie and Elton Kohr realized that when they added egg yolks to ice cream, it resulted in a product that was smoother in texture and helped the ice cream stay cold for a longer duration which was perfect for hot summer afternoons. During the first weekend of them selling frozen custard, they ended up selling 18,640 cones on the boardwalk itself.

Frozen custard started gaining immense popularity throughout the Midwest and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, actually came to be known as the “unofficial frozen custard capital of the world.”

Frozen Custard Day falls right during the summer months, making it the perfect dessert to enjoy to beat the heat. It is so simple to prepare and it is even easily available in local stores. So on this day, grab a bowl of frozen custard and bask in the glory of a sweet haven.

@loaf,

Welcome to Frozen Custard Day. 😎🌹✨Warm day in OZ this is so good.

@xango,

Good day in Florida. I hope this is a cooler day for you. OZ is a bit warm but tomorrow
we are supposed to have some great rain. I say bring it. 😎😘

Our children made it safely back to the Atlanta area last night. ✨😘

Enjoy and thank you again for the birthday thoughts and wishes. ✨😎🌹

@oodiebom,

Good Afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 🌹✨ Thank you for your concern on the
kids getting back to Atlanta area the flight was alright a bit of delay but they are safe. 😘🌹

I miss them already I am so glad they were here so we could pray for my father in heaven. ✨
I miss my father dearly. ✨

Oodie I hope you find everything you need for your home. Enjoy this day with your husband.
I see in next week is his procedure and I hope all goes well.

Oodie Culver’s would be a good day for a frozen custard. 💕🌹😘😎

@taci,

Good Morning in S. Cali Taci may this be a good day for a hike. 😎😘🌹
I want to say your hikes are legend. ✨🌹

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers I do appreciate it. 🌹😘

Well Happy Trails To You🎶🎶enjoy National Frozen Custard Day. 💕😎

Sheba, I would love some of that custard or ice cream. And I need some choco nuvo as I am having chocolate withdrawals. You are probably stocked up.

It’s been a muggy day. Went to lunch with 2 friends for my birthday and it rained while we were there. I could hardly believe my eyes. Might be skipping the hike today because of the humidity and heat. It makes me sluggish.

Have a great evening!

@taci,

I would treat myself all the hiking you do it will not show up. I walk and sometimes I don’t
eat a lot so I can handle it. 🌹✨

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. All is alright here in OZ. 😎💕🌹

The house is a little bit quiet now I am keeping busy I am missing everyone like crazy.
Tis life. 🌹💕

Lady here is to a nice day for you and his your husband back from his Golf trip with his
buddies? I hope they are having a great time.

Our kids made it back safely last night. 😘

Hey blowing a soft cool hug to you and Jake’s Canvas. 😘💕🌹

Go for it💕

@sheba2011

Good afternoon to you. Happy your children are back safe and sound. A friend of mine’s son had to fly into Atlanta and she was telling me he had a lot of delays because of the weather.⛈ Made it but many hours late.

Beautiful day in the ‘burgh, partly sunny, breezy and upper 70’s. Had some problems with yellow jackets🐝 yesterday so had an exterminator come and all is well today. They were by our garage and needed them gone since hubs leaves on Thursday for his golf trip. Niece is one step away before the finals of the drive, chip and putt contest.🏌️‍♀️⛳

Got to celebrate custard day – I will take whatever you are serving!🍦🍨🥰

@shoelady60,

Good evening this is all you need tonight after the frozen custard. ✨💕😎

@kittengirl,

Thinking of you during this time I will always remember Kitten. 💕🌹

When Life Throws You a Curveball

When the unexpected happens, you always have your inner core strength which cannot be taken from you.

In life, we are always setting goals for ourselves and working to make them happen. This gives us focus and ensures that we use our time and energy efficiently and effectively. It also provides us with a sense of purpose and direction. We know where we are going and what we want to do. But quite often, due to forces outside our control, things do not go as we had planned—the flat tire on the way to the wedding, the unforeseen flu virus—and we have to adjust to a postponement or create a whole new set of circumstances. Even positive turns of fortune — an unexpected influx of cash or falling in love — require us to be flexible and to reconsider our plans and priorities, sometimes in the blink of an eye. This is what happens when life throws you a curveball.

The ability to accept what is happening and let go of your original expectations is key when dealing with these unexpected turns of fate. We have a tendency to get stuck in our heads, clinging to an idea of how we think life should go, and we can have a hard time accepting anything that doesn’t comply with that idea. The fact is that life is unpredictable. The trip you thought was for business — and when the deal fell through, you got depressed — actually landed you at the airport two days earlier than planned so you could meet the love of your life. Your car breaks down, and you are late for an appointment. While it’s true that you never arrive at that important meeting, you end up spending a few relaxing hours with people you would never have met otherwise.

In order to keep us awake to opportunity and to teach us equanimity, the universe throws us the occasional curveball. Remember that curveballs are not only life’s way of keeping us awake, which is a gift in and of itself; they are also often life’s way of bringing us wonderful surprises. Next time a curveball comes your way, take a deep breath, say thank you, and open your mind to a new opportunity. AMEN! ✨✨

@sheba2011

Just finished reading about the storms that hit Atlanta and other parts of the Northeast. Just want to make sure that you and your family are OK and that everyone is safe and sound.

Oodie

@oodiebom,

Thank you for checking on us the flight was delayed but they made it back to the Atlanta
area safe and sound. 🌹

I was so tired I went to sleep. I think they are sleeping in today. 💕😎

Enjoy what you do. 😎✨

Good Morning Peeps here is to a cooler Monday have fun. 😎✨

HSN Heidi Daus another Leo Girl Birthday is coming up. 😘😎💕🌹✨

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@loaf,

Good afternoon in Ohio welcome to a new week and may it be a good one for you
and the kids. ✨✨

@fem,

Good day in your corner of the world. Enjoy the new week. ✨😎

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida welcome to a new week. ✨🌹I have had a nice weekend
with the kids. Thank you for all the good wishes. 😘💕

Oz is warm today. ✨✨

@Sheba 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

Hello Sheba, So glad this weekend was one of your best. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate your birthday with your daughter and your son over to see you.

I made pizza over the weekend. And today hubby came home from work for a meal of green beans and carrots sautéed in olive oil and garlic. I also made butterfly shrimp sautéed in olive oil. I made me chocolate pudding for tonight’s dessert. Although I have been enjoying the fresh Summer fruits. Got tired of cherries, mangos, cherry plum and grapes. And that’s not easy of me, getting tired of fruit😀

Take care Sheba 🌹

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Oodie how are things going today.
I know it will not be long before your husband has his medical procedure. ✨✨

I hope you find your microwave and it is perfect. Oodie no lifting. Let me know
how things are going and enjoy the Lighthouses I know on Cape you have seen
many I love them. ✨🌹

I hope you have some good rain. ✨

@sheba2011

The lighthouses are pretty and I adore each and everyone. However, I do have a favorite and that is the New London Ledge Lighthouse on the Thames River in Ct.. It looks like a colonial house which is so different from your traditional lighthouses. There were times that I thought I wouldn’t mind living on the River. It always looked so inviting.

This is the year that hubby needs to renew his driver’s license. Had a meeting with the Head Nurse/Unit Mgr. He felt hubby should go for the renewal and not say anything at this time. He feels that the dementia could be from Covid and low blood sugar, and it seems that there are long peaks where the dementia does not show. It also will give him an incentive and I think this could motivate him more. It will be easier to obtain an ID card at some point. I can prevent him from getting behind the wheel on his own and on good days we can drive the one and a half miles to Aldi or to Winn Dixie. I am just concerned with his reflexes, so driving in a large, empty parking lot may help.

Tomorrow I will definitely go to Lowes. Not sure if I will purchase a counter microwave or one that goes over the range (this is what I currently have). The counter type Lowes will be able to put it in the van. Not sure if they would deliver this type, but will ask. They both have certain advantages and the not so good side. The counter one would mean that I can clean it without a problem. The otherside, giving up good retail counter space. Could I live without an Air Fryer since we do not have the cabinet space for storage. The over the range one would mean that I use a three step ladder to clean the interior and to check on the progress of food. Though the step stool is very sturdy, I have problems with heights. Just not sufe what I will do. No, the microwave cannot sit a bit lower over the range.l The one I currently have is a beautiful fit. Yes, I will take measurements before I leave.

Hubby asked for Asian food for tomorrow. Right now, I’m not even hungry and Asian food is the furthest from my mind. So far he has been eating the Rehab meals and he said that they have been pretty good lately. He ate three meals today.

Guess I will now get some shut eye. I hope your children made it home OK. Seems the storms have left over a million homes without electricity. The Cape and Islands were not threatened by these storms, though they would get much needed rain. House in Ct. same.

@taci,

Good Morning in S. California Taci wishing you a cool and great Monday. ✨😎

We are enjoying the kids visit they leave later today this is also a somber day.
We are remembering my father who passed on this day three short years ago.

I am going to sing Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶Taci thank you for the B-Day wishes
and kind thoughts. 😘😎✨

Sheba, it’s hot and I am not a good hot person. Guess AZ is out for a move.

Sincere sympathy for your loss.

@shoelady60,

Good day in the beautiful ‘burgh. Lady how are you today? I want to thank you
for your kind thoughts and prayers for me and my family. I am trying to get through
the day like I said my faith is strong. The kids leave later today so part of my heart will
go with them. I can’t wait to go to Colorado and see my mother and siblings. 🌹💕

I have had a good weekend there is nothing like family. 💕🌹

I hope you and your sister and mother had a nice visit. 💕✨🌹

@shoelady60

Hi. Just checking to see if you are OK and your mom and sis are OK as well. Those storms were awful and that is something that I cannot get used to. I just hope that you and your family are safe. As far as I can tell, our homes in Ct. and Ma. are OK.. I will be checking the e-mails shortly.
Take care.

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten I am remembering you and your son. 🌹

Detoxing Your Body

No matter how healthy our habits , our bodies move with the cycles of life, so our cells need to fall like leaves from the trees before they can be renewed.

When you want to start with a clean slate in life, one way is to cleanse your body. Detoxifying can be done in many ways and for many reasons, depending on your specific goals. You may feel a physical need for cleansing, or a spiritual one where you would cleanse the areas of the body that correspond to your current life challenges. If you feel, for instance, that your inner self is not shining through as you would like, you may want to do a bathing detox to clean the skin of impurities so that you can radiate your inner health like a newly washed stained-glass window that lets the light shine through more brilliantly.

No matter how healthy and conscious our habits are, our bodies move with the cycles of life, which means that our cells sometimes need to fall like leaves from the trees before they can regenerate and be renewed. Just as we need to wash our bodies to remove the buildup of natural processes and contact with the world around us, we need to clean our bodies from the inside as well. So you may want to detoxify your blood or digestive system, or target specific buildup such as plaque or metals. Our bodies are the vessels that allow us to move through life, but we can treat them like wild gardens that need our attention to reach their full potential of beauty and balance in their ecosystem.

The first days of a detoxification process may bring to mind an image of the dust that gets stirred up during spring cleaning. You may feel a little worse before you feel better, but that may indeed be the universe’s way of showing us the benefits by contrast. We live in a world of dualities, so we may need to experience both sides of a situation in order to find our perfect balance. Once the impurities have been cleansed, you could experience a sense of lightness or clarity of vision and purpose. You will know it worked when you feel enhanced ease as you move through the world toward your goals. AMEN! ✨😎