Conversation – 19

World Chocolate Day, sometimes referred to as International Chocolate Day, or just Chocolate Day, is an annual celebration of chocolate, occurring globally on July 7, which some suggest to be the anniversary of the introduction of chocolate to Europe in 1550. The observance of World Chocolate Day dates back to 2009.

Date: Friday, July 7, 2023

@loaf,

Good day in Ohio may this weekend be a great one for you and your family. 😎✨

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida. I hope you and hubby are having fun today.
I know he can’t have a lot of chocolate but one piece may not affect him or you. 💕🌹✨

Oz is alright for now the heat will return in a few days. I am feeling so much better. 🌹

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Oodie how are you doing today?
I do hope it is cooler for you today how is your headache? I am doing so much
better with the meds and OZ is a little cooler today and that helps a lot. 😎✨🌹

How is your husband doing so far? Oodie get your beauty rest tonight is Trivia.
Take your time in whatever you do. ✨🌹

@sheba2011

Those candies look so delicious. Hmm, if I have one piece, could I stop at that one savory piece??

I will get Trivia started before I leave. Van is hungry, so will make the stop at Costco this afternoon.
I think I will get hubby a hotdog and some ice cream. I will pick up the Caesar salad with chicken for me. Hubby still has a few bites left on the Italian grinder, but may end up tossing it. I’ll pick up a fresh one tomorrow. Their lobster salad was “out of this world.” I’m getting hungry just thinking about it.

Think I will try to remember to bring Kindle so I can play Trivia while visiting. I usually leave when hubby starts to fall asleep. Better get a move on. Talk to you later. Stay well and do remember to take your sinus meds.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. 😎😘🌹Glad you are aware of the little critters during your
hikes. I know they sound like kids.

Hey maybe you can indulge in a little Chocolate a small piece will not hurt. 💕✨

Daughter did have a great birthday and I mean the pics are beautiful. I taught our kids
how to travel one daughter went to Florence, Italy all the kids have been Europe.
If it were not for Covid and Cancer I would be out and about I miss my wunderlust ways.

No worries I will get them back and soon. ✨😎

Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

Sheba, hope you will be off on some travels soon. It great your kids travel and are familiar with the ins and outs of what is needed. Glad your daughter had a great birthday!

Tonight we watched the 1st episode of PanAm which came out a while ago. I was thinking how civilized travel appeared, people dressed nicely, were respectful and respected as a norm, seats were more comfortable, people weren’t on top of each other and so on…Not so much now.

Have a great evening!

@shoelady60,

Good day in the beautiful ‘burgh. 😘😎Lady your sister is very interesting talk about
travel and living life. ✨🌹

Hey have a nice evening and thank you for the birthday shout out to my daughter she
is having the time of her life. 💕

Sending a cool hug to you and Jake’s Canvas. 💕

Enjoy some treats today.

@kittengirl,

Good morning Kitten here is to a nice Friday for you and your family. ✨🌹

Feng Shui Energy

The art of feng shui is about letting the energy flow freely throughout your home and your life so you can thrive.

Our living spaces can be nurturing homes for our bodies and souls when we make sure that our surroundings accurately reflect who we are as individuals and who we aspire to become. No matter how positive and creative you may be in your inner world, if your home or work surroundings are contradictory or present energetic barriers, you are likely to find it difficult to manifest all that you desire. By paying attention to the flow of energy around you, you can align your inner intentions with your outer realities to make your life a conscious act of creation.

We can look to the ancient Asian art of feng shui for guidance. Since the words “feng” and “shui” mean “wind” and “water,” you may want to walk through your home and imagine the way these elements would flow through your space. You can evaluate whether or not your home is a balanced ecosystem that would allow a plant to flourish. Look for signs of debris that might obstruct flo; clutter acts like hurdles placed in your path, blocking you from creating what you want in your life. Once the obstacles are recognized, however, they can be removed to let energy flow freely throughout your home and your life so you can thrive.

Your home can be thought of as a metaphor for your life. A neglected space may correspond to a lack of growth in your career or personal relationships. By shifting your perception, you shift the way you direct your energy and attention, which can enable you to make the changes you need to actively create the life of your dreams. If you need some assistance, you can always turn to a feng shui practitioner, but the most important thing is that you understand what resonates with your core in order to feel alive and nurtured by your home. AMEN! ✨😎🌹

4 my daughter and I have three. 😘💕✨

To my daughter Happy Birthday Sweetheart. 💕😘🌹

Good Morning Peeps enjoy this wonderful Thursday. Keep cool and safe. 😎✨

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@loaf,

Missing you much. ✨😎💕

@xango,

Hey there in Florida hoping you got some good rain. 💕😎🌹Hope the bunny is alright.

Here is to a nice day for you and Hubby. OZ is alright I am feeling better each day I get
better. I am drinking plenty of fluids aka water. 😎✨

Hey what’s for dinner? I am about to have some melon we are warm and the melon is
cold. ✨Today is one of my daughter’s birthday I went into labor on the 4th of July and she
was born on 6th of July I tell you no I don’t think I will in the end it was wonderful. I did want
to hit my husband but he was great throughout the two day event. 😘😎✨🌹

Xango, the bread you made for your husband is right up my alley. Sounds delicious.
I don’t do photography I just sometimes take pictures from my phone. Yesterday a coyote pup was on the path, stopped, and observed us while we observed him or her. Then he/she left. We have some beautiful flowers and blooms on the hikes.
One place is a favorite for professional photographers to take family pictures, usually at dusk.
Cooking and Photography may not be my forte’s.
Have a great evening!

@Sheba🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷

Hello Sheba, I must of not realized it all started from a sinus problem. So glad you are getting better.
Happy Birthday to your daughter, you were in labor for two days oh my. I would have gotten my rolling pin and hit my hubby on his head, 🤣🤣🤣🤣 lol
My niece in North Carolina celebrates tomorrow, she was born on the 7th.
I have some appointments tomorrow, it will most likely take the entire day, hubby is off.

My dinner was pasta with a home made roasted tomatoes and garlic sauce.
I did make hubby little breads made out of red lentils, eggs, cottage cheese and olive oil. It’s good to have with coffee in the morning or just making little sandwiches. Doesn’t contain sugar or flour, its good for diabetes or and gluten free.

Take Care Sheba

@xango,

OMG! You are so funny that was what I really wanted to say. LOL! ✨😘💕

I am so tired but I am laughing out loud I think hubby is wondering what I am laughing
at.

I will be right over for Din-Din you can write what you will have for supper and it still sounds
amazing. I bet it was.

Have a nice day tomorrow OZ is suppose to rain and I hope it does. ✨ Hey I am snapping
out of the fog the temp is gone and the oral meds are working. ✨

Thank you for our daughter’s birthday shout out. 🌹

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Oodie knowing you me thinks you are out and
about. Do what you have to do. Just keep cool and hydrated. ✨😎

If you are resting in bed good for you. ✨Today is my first born daughter’s birthday and she
is in Hawaii. Daughter has already sent me pics from Maui and they are beautiful. 🌹💕
We will see each other next month she was concerned for me but I assured her I was alright.
My daughter has traveled most of her life she is with HBO and they send her all over the world.

I hope you enjoy your visit with hubby and have a nice meal together. Oodie let me know how
things are today. Each day is new and different.

Oz is alright warm but alright. 😎

Oodie I hope it is cooler for you today. 🌹

@sheba2011

I am running a bit late due to a sinus migraine. Bed never looked or felt so good. The sinus meds along with an aspirin really helped. I will soon be getting dressed and head to Lowes and Costco. Hubby asked for ice cream from Costco. I still have an Italian grinder left and will bring it with me.

People were still doing the fireworks on my way home from rehab last night. I loved your Heidi Daus thread in Community 19. Loved it so much that I decided to do a look see at Heidi’s web area on HSN and was totally shocked to see some new items. The dancers caught my eye and so I purchased and used the $15 coupon for today only. And here I vowed not to purchase anything more. Famous last thoughts and words. I do adore her beach themes and must admit I am hoping she will add more bracelets since I missed out on all of them. I did manage to purchase a few of the pins and they are now on my summer hat. People are loving the bike and the turning of the wheels.

Happy Birthday to daughter number one. To celebrate in Hawaii. Hope she has time to enjoy a luau on this special day and occasion. Hawaii is still on my list when hubby is well enough to travel. We are getting there. And, he is drinking more. I had mentioned that adding more fluids and exercising may help the bladder to function the way it should.

The first roommate is no longer in rehab. He found a place to stay that is not far away. The staff is happy that he is gone. He was good for hubby, however, hubby really needed to be on his own more. And since he left, hubby’s appetite is better. The roommate that followed was also good, but not as helpful. Last week he was rushed to the hospital and though he was expected back before the 4th, he has yet to return. I have a feeling he may have returned home from the hospitalization. All I was told is that he needed a blood transfusion. He does not have leukemia or cancer, but another type of blood disorder. I am hoping he is OK.

The A/C is working OK at the rehab. However, all the rooms now need to be disinfected. I would bring Clean Boss,, but will leave that part to the cleaning crew.

I better get a move on. Take care of yourself and let Poppy go out back. Hmm….wonder if I should take another look at Heidi. I do enjoy the time when she is on HSN. Her smile and laughter are so contagious and so sorely needed. Just wish she was on more often. But, how do you do more often when you are enjoying the Jersey shore……..hmmm……….

@oodiebom,

I pray no one pops off more of the works. I have had enough. ✨So far OZ is very
comfortable and I love it. We will have rain some time in the morning.

Oodie how did things go today for you? I hope you get some me time and soon.

Oodie I meant to tell you when the temp and funny feeling came on I was home
alone and I called my husband who was already on the way home he took one look
at me and knew I needed to go to Urgent Care. The temp is gone the oral meds are
working just fine. Headache is on the mild side I can handle it. Oodie it makes me
think of what you went through with your ordeal. I don’t want that feeling ever again.

Well trash day is tomorrow but so is Trivia. I hope you are cool and comfortable. ✨🌹
Thank you for our daughter’s birthday shout out.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California wishing you a great Thursday. Taci I am snapping out of the fog.
Holy Smokes I am almost back to normal.

I did read your post from last night and I miss the Sparkle Group too. Taci that thread was
an original and can never be duplicated without the original creator. ✨🌹

I love hearing about your pieces you buy. Hey better watch out Sam Brown is back. Oops!

I love your earrings Taci I just remembered you have three piecing now that I love. 😎😘

Hey Happy Trails to you. 🎶🎶Today is one of our daughter’s birthday and she is celebrating
in Hawaii I don’t blame her. 😎😘🌹✨

Sheba, hello and Happy Birthday to your daughter. You must be so happy that she travels and has some great experiences. Glad that you are feeling better. A few days of rest and good meds help.
The jewelry is fun and it’s good to see Heidi will be back here. Yes, saw that Samantha Brown ts bag and am on the fence about it. I have 45 minutes to decide. . Lightweight and organization seem great.
Have you heard about a movie called Sound of Freedom? It is supposed to be very good. At just over 2 hours and about child trafficking, it may be too much for me. That said, I will probably see it next week.
Have a good night!

@taci

Hi Taci, just wanted to say hello and say how wonderful it is you are enjoying your walks. Not sure if you like photography, and was wondering if you take photos while out there? Of the scenery, different trees or just greenery.

Take care Taci🌳🌳🌴🌴🌵🌵🌳🌳

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. I hope you are on your deck with a good book and a cool
drink. 😎🌹✨Perhaps a bunny or two will hop by. LOL! 💕

We still had some person shooting off fireworks last night. I am glad this holiday is coming
to an end. I love the works better than anyone but when your head is hurting not so much.
I also care about how the animals are doing.

Sending a cool OZ hug to you and Jake’s Canvas. 😘😎I am celebrating our daughter’s
birthday today she is in Hawaii for a week. 💕✨

@sheba2011

Happy Thursday to you. Sunny and very warm in the ‘burgh.🌞🔥 May get a shower or thunderstorm later tonight. So happy you are feeling better.🤗

Went with a friend of mine for some tests at the hospital. She is single and family is not close so I didn’t want her to be by herself. That’s what friends are for.👩‍❤️‍👩 After that I went grocery shopping.😝

Happy BD to your daughter!! Glad she is celebrating big time.😎🏖🏄‍♀️ If you ever need any info on Hawaii, my sister lived there for 10 years.

Going to start the grill for some chicken.🍗 Keep improving and sending cool hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

I did not know your sister spent ten years living in Hawaii how cool is that. ✨😎🌹
Daughter is having a great day and the pics are beautiful she is staying with a family
friend and they are having a ball. This is not her first time there.

Yes that’s what friends are for I am so glad she had you. 💕✨

I am snapping out of the haze the fever is what really concerned me.

Enjoy the food tonight and have a great evening. ✨🌹😎

@kittengirl,

Good morning Kitten may this day find you doing well. 😎✨🌹

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Learning to overcome our perception of lack into fullness.

We are all familiar with the metaphorical story of two people looking at the same glass and one perceiving it as half-full while the other sees it as half-empty. As much as we’ve heard this, it’s still a valuable exercise to really observe our minds and notice whether we are engaged in half-full or half-empty thinking. People will refer to themselves as being of one type or the other as if it was a permanent characteristic, but we are all capable of shifting into a half-full consciousness if we simply make the effort.

When we look at our lives with half-empty consciousness, we perceive a lack and think that the other half of what we want is missing. We are coming from a position of expectation and entitlement. On the other hand, when we look at our lives as half-full, we perceive fullness. It is as if we recognize that our cup could be fully empty and so we are grateful for what we see as bounty — not something we expect or believe we are owed but a gift. In half-full consciousness, we count our blessings. When we look at our lives, we see all the elements that are in place and all the things we do have. This doesn’t necessarily mean we don’t seek more, but we seek from a place of fullness, instead of from a place of lack. This fullness draws positive energy into our lives and often attracts more abundance.

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AMEN! ✨🌹

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You better chase all your cares away
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Get ready for the judgement day
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Happy Birthday HSN. ✨😎🌹

@sheba2011

Definitely. Most beautiful sights on the way home from rehab.

Sheba, Love this!

Happy Birthday HSN. 😎🌹✨

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@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida here is to a great week. This is Wednesday and it feels like Monday.
I was a little out of it for days. I am feeling much better I am drinking a lot of water.

Hubby is my hero not only did he grill he made some interesting and delicious food.
I had no idea and neither did he. LOL! ✨😎

Anyway how are the bunnies we had fireworks well into the night I mean up until around
2:00 a.m. Xango the only thing that stopped them was thunder and rain. 💕😎

I am taking it easy today I don’t have a fever so that is a good thing.

Enjoy the day. 🌹✨Thank you for thinking of me.

@Sheba🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷

Hello Sheba, I am glad you are feeling better. Give your hubby a big hug for taking such good care of you 💗.

We have a big storm with lots of rain on Monday night, I was expecting fireworks that evening and nobody tried.
Yesterday we had a few homes celebrated the 4th with fireworks but not as much as in the past years. Having a major holiday in the middle of the week makes it difficult for many who has to work the next day.

Sheba take it easy and get stronger and better. Do you know what caused the high fever? Don’t forget Saint Anthony, ask him for help when ever you need help.
Take care Sheba 🌹 🌹🌹🌹🌹💗💗💗💗💗💗

@xango,

Good evening I have been doing alright today I do feel so much better the medicine is
kicking in. Xango 103 temp was caused by it being a sinus infection. So far no more temps
once the meds took effect and I will be on them for a few more days. ✨

I am glad Saint Anthony is always near and dear. 💕💕

The heat did not help and I was anxious for the animals. No more Fireworks tonight so
I may be able to sleep. I am very lucky with my husband but remember we have four
children so he does have a lot of experience when it comes to emergencies. ✨

I have to say he was concerned because it is not like me to have to go in the evening to
Urgent Care maybe the ER which I did not want. I will just take it easy for the next few days.

Thank you for thinking of me. I hope you and your husband see the bunnies and things
go back to normal after the Holiday. 😎

@xango

Thank you for your suggestion on the Glacial Smart Water. I ordered it from Amazon and I have to admit it is real good. I didn’t realize that not having some A/C in rehab would cause so many problems. I had assumed I was completely hydrated. I had no idea and it took days to get back on track. I am now limiting the weight of the freezer bag during this heat wave and low air quality. Starting today I will be using a different brand that is lighter in weight and lasts about the same as the larger and thicker ones.

Hubby is doing better and I hope and pray that his health stays OK.. Last night I noticed the nurses wearing the yellow gowns so I am now wondering what is going on. Yes, I am a worry wort. And during the time without the A/C I noticed that the rooms were not cleaned and the linens remained the same. I did take hubby’s cleaning home and will do that wash sometime later this week. I am hoping that hubby will get a shower and his room cleaned thoroughly.

I am enjoying your visitations and leaving food out for the animals. Don’t forget the water. If you have a kiddy pool, that could come in handy for some of the animals to use to cool off. I miss seeing that at my Ct. home.

Hope you have a great Wednesday. Try not to do too much. Again, thanks for the advice. I will now order the larger size.

@oodiebom

Hello🌹, it’s been unseasonably hot here too. I am glad you purchased the water, it’s always a good idea to have it handy. The electrolytes will help you to maintain a balance of fluids as you are so busy and going all over the place in this hot weather.
Oodie, have you seen these bath towelettes, its called Rinse Free Bath Sponges, from Scrubzz. But it’s not sponges like a kitchen sponges. It’s larger than a moist towelettes, it just takes a small bit of water to get it wet and it gives you a rich and foamy lathering soap to wash your body. It drys instantly, no rinse , no sticky residue. You can take it to the rehab when you want to give your hubby a wipe down. It’s also on Amazon, Scrubzz Disposable No Rinse Bathing Wipes (Natural, 4-Pack 29.99).

Take care Oodie. 🏝🏝🏝🏝🏝🏝🏝

@oodiebom,

Oodie good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. How are you doing today? I hope
all is well. Yeah I was a wee bit under the weather I am feeling better today. ✨

If you are super busy do what you have to do just check in when you can.

I hope your husband had a healthy appetite yesterday. I am about to eat some
melons just trying to stay hydrated I am on oral meds.

Oodie have a good day most of the night all there was fireworks and then some.
Mother nature put an end to all that with sweet thunderstorms and rain. 😎😘

@sheba2011

I made it to the Farmer’s Market yesterday and so glad I did. I was able to pick up a couple of Italian grinders for hubby along with ready made salads. I was also surprised to see lobster rolls on sale. $12 ea. Also picked up chicken salad sandwiches on a croissant. They had cut up watermelon for everyone and so glad they did. I forgot to eat due to the heat. It took care of the hunger and the thirst. Also picked up dessert. Homemade apple pie and July 4th cookies. I did purchase dragon fruit and cherries. The plums were over ripen. Also bought cubed watermelon and honeydew. When I returned to the car with all the goodies, took the time to empty the plastic bags and put perishables into the freezer bag. Yes, I also had the trolley with me. The ice paks make the freezer bag hard to lug and thus was able to sit it on top of the blue bag without a problem. When I arrived at the rehab I saw hubby in the hallway eating dinner. I could not believe my eyes. He was actually waiting for me all by himself. Anyway, he took one look at me and the carry alls and though he was happy to see me, he thought I looked awful. Anyway, I was not impressed with his meal. Bowl of soup. Main course: 5 slices of marbled rye. One thinly sliced cheese and one thinly sliced ham. Also one cookie. He had two milks that were just under a pint each and i plastic cup of iced tea. So glad I was able to make a stop at the Farmer’s Market.

Hubby didn’t want anything I brought right away. However, the nurses soon came and wheeled him back to his room. I cleaned his table and then proceeded to put out the watermelon and honeydew. Hubby opened the watermelon right away and proceeded to have a great time. About an hour or so later he asked for the grinder. I will bring more today. Just wish I had a smaller freezer bag.

Happy that you are now feeling better and for the most part, the fever is gone. Please keep yourself fully hydrated and I will be doing the same. I have a few bills to pay and then will get dressed and head to the rehab. The A/C is running. The techs still need to do some work and then all should be running smoothly. Hope you have a great Wednesday. I assume our recycle and garbage pickup will be Friday this week. I will check on line just to be sure. It may rain here later. Air quality has a huge alert.

@oodiebom,

Good evening I am so glad the A/C is working properly now for your husband and so
many others. The heat is no joke.

Oodie how is his new room mate? I hope he is doing alright. I miss the other room mate
he was on top of everything and I know he really appreciated your kindness with sharing
of the fruit and food. ✨

Oodie I am surprise by your husband reaction as to how you looked anyone would look
out of it after being under the weather dealing with heat and trying to make sure he has
everything he needs. I would relax tonight and stay cool. Hey tomorrow is another day.

I am doing alright just one of those things. ✨

@taci,

Good Morning in S. California. I hope you had fun watching the Works. ✨😎
I think OZ had a little too much as they were really loud. My concern were the
animals and Poppy was just fine he is used to the noise. 😘✨

Kudos for scoring another Rarities Earrings I can’t wait until you get it.

Taci I hope they fit perfect and wear them in good health you go girl. 😎💕

Hey Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

Sheba, just caught a corner of the fireworks. Next year I am planning to go and my walking friend is in and so is my son, and we will see who else is one year from now. Hope you are feeling better today. The heat doesn’t help. I get slight rashes from hiking in this heat.
I posted about the Rarities but I guess I miss the sparkle threads. They arrived today and are different from anything I have, and unique and pretty.
Hope you have a cool evening!

Xango and her ideas about cooking, water and wipes are awesome.

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. Hey I am feeling much better I just have to stay hydrated.

I don’t have much on my plate hubby did a great job yesterday but I had already prepared
some food he really surprised me. 💕✨😎

Hey enjoy the day and thanks for posting I hope you get to swim at your mother’s.
Oz had sweet wonderful rain and that stopped all the firework noise I thank god for that. ✨💕😘

Sending calm hugs to you and Jake’s Canvas. 😘✨😎

@kittengirl,

Good Morning in Cali Kitten wishing you a great day and week. ✨🌹

Creating Sacred Ceremony

Loving connection is a boundless space that defies any distance.

Life’s journeys may sometimes take us away from our families and friends, but there are many ways to stay connected. Aside from making use of the technology available, we can create simple ceremonies using nature to connect our hearts across the miles.

The first step in creating your ceremony is to look to nature for similarities in the different surroundings. The second step is agreeing upon something that is meaningful to all involved. If your mother loves birds, then perhaps each time you hear a bird chirp, you can think of her and mentally send love. You may choose the sight of a butterfly, the feel of a breeze or raindrops, or the scent of flowers to remind you of a special someone. The pink glow of sunset might be your favorite time to send a thought, or perhaps the warming oranges of sunrise. The monthly full moon may be your time to connect with your loved ones, or the first star you see each night, knowing that they, too, are gazing into the night sky and sending love. You could choose a day that you would usually celebrate together, such as a holiday or a solstice. If you once shared Sunday brunches in the garden, you can each seek out a garden on Sundays. Or you can choose a specific time and account for the time difference in order to connect by heart and mind at exactly the same moment.

With practice, we may learn to recognize the feeling that comes when a loved one sends energy our way and the feeling of soul-to-soul communication. In this case, distance may indeed make our connections stronger. There is so much that can make us think of our close friends and loved ones, but when we decide upon a reminder together, we create a simple ceremony of connection that defies any distance. AMEN! ✨✨

Peace Out Peeps enjoy this 4th of July stay safe and cool. 😎✨

Believe
Song by Cher

… After love, after love
After love, after love
After love, after love
After love, after love
After love, after love
After love, after love
… No matter how hard I try
You keep pushing me aside
And I can’t break through
There’s no talking to you
… It’s so sad that you’re leaving
It takes time to believe it
But after all is said and done
You’re gonna be the lonely one, oh
… Do you believe in life after love?
I can feel something inside me say
I really don’t think you’re strong enough, no
Do you believe in life after love?
I can feel something inside me say
I really don’t think you’re strong enough, no
… What am I supposed to do?
Sit around and wait for you?
Well, I can’t do that
And there’s no turning back
… I need time to move on
I need a love to feel strong
‘Cause I’ve had time to think it through
And maybe I’m too good for you, oh
… Do you believe in life after love?
I can feel something inside me say
I really don’t think you’re strong enough, no
Do you believe in life after love?
I can feel something inside me say
I really don’t think you’re strong enough, no
… Well, I know that I’ll get through this
‘Cause I know that I am strong
And I don’t need you anymore
I don’t need you anymore
Oh, I don’t need you anymore
No, I don’t need you anymore
… Do you believe in life after love?
I can feel something inside me say
I really don’t think you’re strong enough, no
Do you believe in life after love?
I can feel something inside me say
I really don’t think you’re strong enough, no
… Do you believe in life after love?
I can feel something inside me say
I really don’t think you’re strong enough, no
Do you believe in life after love?
I can feel something inside me say
I really don’t think you’re strong enough, no

Islands in the Stream
Song by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers

Baby, when I met you there was peace unknown
I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb
I was soft inside
There was something going on
You do something to me that I can’t explain
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
Every beat of my heart
We got something going on
Tender love is blind
It requires a dedication
All this love we feel needs no conversation
We ride it together, ah ha
Making love with each other, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
I can’t live without you if the love was gone
Everything is nothing if you got no one
And you did walk in the night
Slowly losing sight of the real thing
But that won’t happen to us and we got no doubt
Too deep in love and we got no way out
And the message is clear
This could be the year for the real thing
No more will you cry
Baby, I will hurt you never
We start and end as one
In love forever
We can ride it together, ah ha
Making love with each other, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Sail away
Oh, come sail away with me
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between

Endless Love – Lional Ritchie and Diana Ross

My love, there’s only you in my life
The only thing that’s right
My first love
You’re every breath that I take
You’re every step I make
And I, I want to share
All my love with you
No one else will do
And your eyes, your eyes, your eyes
They tell me how much you care
Ooh, yes
You will always be
My endless love
Two hearts
Two hearts that beat as one
Our lives have just begun
Forever (oh)
I’ll hold you close in my arms
I can’t resist your charms
And love, oh love
I’ll be a fool for you I’m sure
You know I don’t mind (oh)
You know I don’t mind
‘Cause you
You mean the world to me (oh)
I know, I know
I’ve found, I’ve found in you
My endless love
Ohh
Boom, boom
Boom, boom, boom boom, boom, boom
Boom, boom, boom boom, boom
Oh, and love oh, love
I’ll be that fool for you I’m sure
You know I don’t mind
Oh, you know I don’t mind
And, yes
You’ll be the only one
‘Cause no one can deny
This love I have inside
And I’ll give it all to you
My love, my love, my love
My endless love

Feeling Good
Song by Michael Bublé

… Birds flying high
You know how I feel
Sun in the sky
You know how I feel
Breeze driftin’ on by
You know how I feel
… It’s a new dawn
It’s a new day
It’s a new life
For me
And I’m feeling good
I’m feeling good
… Fish in the sea
You know how I feel
River running free
You know how I feel
Blossom on a tree
You know how I feel
… It’s a new dawn
It’s a new day
It’s a new life
For me
And I’m feeling good
… Dragonfly out in the sun, you know what I mean, don’t you know
Butterflies all havin’ fun, you know what I mean
Sleep in peace when day is done, that’s what I mean
And this old world is a new world
And a bold world
For me
For me
… Stars when you shine
You know how I feel
Scent of the pine
You know how I feel
Oh, freedom is mine
And I know how I feel
… It’s a new dawn
It’s a new day
It’s a new life
… It’s a new dawn
It’s a new day
It’s a new life
It’s a new dawn
It’s a new day
It’s a new life
It’s a new life
For me
… And I’m feeling good
I’m feeling good
I feel so good
I feel so good

Un-Break My Heart
Song by Toni Braxton

Don’t leave me in all this pain
Don’t leave me out in the rain
Come back and bring back my smile
Come and take these tears away
I need your arms to hold me now
The nights are so unkind
Bring back those nights when I held you beside me
Un-break my heart
Say you’ll love me again
Undo this hurt you caused
When you walked out the door
And walked out of my life
Un-cry these tears
I cried so many nights
Un-break my heart
My heart
Take back that sad word goodbye
Bring back the joy to my life
Don’t leave me here with these tears
Come and kiss this pain away
I can’t forget the day you left
Time is so unkind
And life is so cruel without you here beside me
Un-break my heart
Say you’ll love me again
Undo this hurt you caused
When you walked out the door
And walked out of my life
Un-cry these tears
I cried so many nights
Un-break my heart, oh, ooh
Ooh
Don’t leave me in all this pain
Don’t leave me out in the rain
Bring back the nights when I held you beside me
Un-break my heart
Say you’ll love me again
Undo this hurt you caused
When you walked out the door
And walked out of my life
Un-cry these tears
I cried so many, many nights
Oh, un-break my
Un-break my heart, oh baby
Come back and say you love me
Un-break my heart, sweet darlin’
Without you I just can’t go on
Can’t go on
(Say that you love me, say that you love me)
(Tell me you love me, un-break my)
(Say that you love me, say that you love me)
(Tell me you love me, un-break my)

Good Morning Peeps enjoy this beautiful 4th of July and keep safe and cool. ✨😎

Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America.

Date: Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Event Length: 1 Day
Also called: The Fourth of July
Celebrations: Fireworks, family reunions, concerts, barbecues, picnics, parades, baseball games
Significance: The day in 1776 that the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia

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@iamashortdiva,

Good afternoon in NC wishing you and your family a great 4th of July. 😎✨

@loaf,

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida and I hope you and hubby are having a good day
hey Happy 4th of July.

Xango thank you for posting last night I felt terrible. My head was throbbing and some
neighbors had loud fire works I was like good grief! I am feeling a wee bit better.

I am on oral meds so I will not be doing too much today and it’s a good thing my hubby
the Grill Master is at it. 😘💕

My Poppy has been out with his girlfriend on the fence line they had a little fun running
back an forth. I am just doing a quick note I hope this too shall pass. 😎✨

@Sheba 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 A Happy Independence Day to you and your husband. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I hope you are taking it easy, and feeling better. Enjoying your hubby’s cooking/grilling 😋😋😋.

It’s not quite Sunset yet and the fireworks already started here.

The little bunny got scared with the grass cutting team. And with the fireworks poor little bunny.
To my surprise who ever did the trimming of the bushes also cut-off my Hibiscus trees. I am so mad, I am just waiting for tomorrow to have a conversation with my guy that is the boss. Its been about two and a half years ago, maybe going on three. They did the same thing. And it took all this time to get them back to the way it was. And now this happens again. It had flowers, buds, how can a person who does that for a living cut it down to nothing.
I forgot to thank you for the beautiful pictures both yesterday and today. Yesterday’s spread, the picnic spread looked so delicious. If I was entertaining I would love to do something like that.
We are watching A Capitol Fourth on TV.
Have a great evening Sheba, feel better 😊.

@xango,

I still have a slight headache I am making the best of it I do have oral meds to take
and they take a toll on the body but once they hit the target all is well.

I have been watching a Capital July 4th on CNN. Xango it was wonderful to hear the
Air Force Band perform. ✨🌹😘

Guess what the night is lit up already in my corner of the world I just hope all the animals
are alright I have plenty of food and cold water for the critters.

My husband did a great job cooking today I am eating lots of fruit I don’t have a big
appetite I did sample everything. The strawberries are delicious we are very warm here
in Oz we are around 94 degrees and it is well after 9:00 people are partying here.

I am sorry about your tree you put a lot of love and work I hate to see that happen.
I hope they make it right why they would cut it in the first place makes no sense.

Hey just relax with your husband and enjoy the evening. Tomorrow is another day.
I am so glad you like the pictures. ✨💕

I should be really on my feet in a couple of days. 😎🌹I hope the bunny found safe shelter.

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Oodie I will be off and on today.
I want to say I am so pleased the A/C is working in your husband Rehab. ✨

I know you are tired try to enjoy the time with your husband today.

I am feeling a little better today I would not have gone to Urgent Care had it not
been for the 103 temp that was concerning and I felt like Crapola. ✨

This will be an easy day for me I can’t do much I am just going to heal.
Hubby is a great cook as well and I had already prepared some eats before became
ill. Oodie it just came out of nowhere. Holy Smokes!

I hope to hear when your husband will be home. Oodie get home before all the
Works start. Keep your Cell with you at all times. 😎

Oodie when you have time let me know how things go today.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California may this be a good 4th of July for you and your family. 😎✨
Hubby and I are just relaxing today all the food is prepared. ✨

Hey Happy Trails if you get to Hike watch out for the people who will do Fireworks. ✨

Sheba, hope you are feeling better today. I just heard a large popping of illegal fireworks and shortly after a helicopter in the area. Great you and your husband can hang out while he cooks.
Have a great Independence Day!

@taci,

I do have a headache and I hope it will pass and soon it is just annoying.
Taci thanks for your post I just need a few days to snap out of this.
Going to take a Korres Shower and wash all my troubles away. ✨😎🌹

Fireworks are all over my area and every area there is. Enjoy your hike and keep cool 😎😘✨

Sheba, oh I poofed my post. Well sorry about your sinus issues, it sounds painful.
My day did not go as planned, but it was illuminating and I could still entertain myself.
Expecting my next Rarities purchased in 1 or 2 days. The rock crystal drop earrings encased in the gold chain. Well, you can’t buy just one… oops was that eat just one (Lays Potato Chips) My bad 🙂
Have a good evening. I am heading upstairs to the porch for the 9 pm fireworks. If I am lucky I will see them.

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. Enjoy the day with your family. ✨😘😎

I will not do much just trying to get well.

Sending safe 4th of July hugs to you and Jake’s Canvas. 😘😎

@sheba2011

Please get well. Relax and enjoy your husband’s cooking.🌭🍔🥩 That pie looks delicious!🧨🎆

@shoelady60,

So far I am getting better just will take a little time. No worries I did have a great day. ✨😎

I am so glad I had prepared some of the sides and other things like dessert. ✨🌹

Hey enjoy your time with your husband. Happy 4th and here is to life.

@kittengirl,

Good morning Kitten Happy 4th of July and I hope it is a good one for you and your family. ✨😎

Free Yourself to Be Happy

Celebrating the success of others deepens your own happiness.

We all want to be the kind of people who are happy for others when they experience success or a cause for celebration in their lives, but it isn’t always easy. Sometimes powerful, dark feelings come when decorum dictates we should be feeling the opposite; instead of reaching out and celebrating our loved one, we feel the rising up of our own pain. This pain may arise because we feel jealous about someone having something we don’t. It may arise because our friend’s success will lead to us losing them in some way. Or it can arise for reasons we don’t yet understand. The important thing is not to brush it under the rug but to take it seriously and look at it; suppressing it will only make it worse. At the same time, we need to be sure to find a way to congratulate our friends and celebrate their successes as if they were our own.

The struggle with being happy for others presents itself early in life. If a child wants a toy and another child has it, the child will try to get it or will break down in tears. Those primal feelings are still present in most of us, and we have to acknowledge them when they arise. It can be a difficult balance when we find ourselves suspended between wanting something and throwing a party for our friend who got it. Yet it is in throwing the party that we share in the joy, rather than cutting ourselves out of it. AMEN! 🌹✨

HSN Lional Ritchie

All Night Long (All Night)
Song by Lionel Richie

Da Da, ooooh
Well, my friends, the time has come
To raise the roof and have some fun
Throw away the work to be done
Let the music play on (play on, play on, play on…)
Everybody sing, everybody dance
Lose yourself in wild romance
We’re going to Party, Karamu, Fiesta, forever
Come on and sing along!
We’re going to Party, Karamu, Fiesta, forever
Come on and sing along!
All night long (all night), All night (all night)
All night long (all night), All night (all night)
All night long (all night), All night (all night)
All night long! (all night), Ooh, yeah (all night)
People dancing all in the street
See the rhythm all in their feet
Life is good, wild and sweet
Let the music play on…(Play on, play on, play on…)
Feel it in your heart and feel it in your soul
Let the music take control
We’re going to Party, Liming, Fiesta, forever
Come on and sing along
We’re going to Party, Liming, Fiesta, forever
Come on and sing my song!
All night long (all night), oooh, (all night)
All night long (all night), yeaz, (all night)
All night long (all night), yeah, (all night)
All night long (all night)…(all night)
Yeah, once you get started you can’t sit down
Come join the fun, it’s a merry-go-round
Everyone’s dancing their troubles away
Come join our party, See how we play!
Come on! Come on!
Everybody dance like Jimmy
Come on!
Tam bo li de say de moi ya
Hey Jambo Jumbo
Way to parti o we goin’
Oh, jambali
Tam bo li de say de moi ya
Yeah, Jambo, jumbo
Oh, O, O, O, yes
We’re going to have a party! (Yeah… ugh)
All night long (all night), All night, (all night)
All night long (all night), All night, (all night)
All night long (all night), All night, (all night)
All night long (all night)…
Everyone you meet (all night)
They’re jamming in the street (all night)
All night long! (All night)
Everyone you meet (all night)
They’re jamming in the street (all night)
All night long! (All night)
Everybody come on!
Feel good! Feel good!
Come on!
Come on!
Sing about here, everybody!
All night long (all night), All night, (all night)
All night long (all night), All night, (all night)
Come on now
All night long (all night), All night, (all night)

Good Morning Peeps here is to a great July 4th Monday keep safe and stay cool. 😎🌹✨

@sheba2011

Love this, sounds like me!!🤣😂🤣😂

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Happy 4th of July to all in the HSN Community. Stay safe and watch out for the animals. ✨

@loaf,

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida and may this be a good day for you and hubby. 😎🌹✨
What are you cooking for the 4th of July? I know it will be a treat whatever you decide
to make. We are having the typical 4th of July food. The Grill Master will be doing the
honors with the meat. 😘💕

We will be very warm tomorrow so I am going to take it easy. Hey fireworks all around me.
I hope some of the animals are not affected. ✨

Here is to a nice 4th of July. 😘🌹😎

@Sheba🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Hi Sheba, I hope you are staying safe and cool in these hot Summer days.
Today is a very hot day, with caution alerts.

This weekend I saw the Bobcat again, sitting right in our backyard early in the morning.
He’s not very large, in the medium size. Then he started to chase something between our house and the neighbors house. I imagine it was the bunny.
Later that same day as I was watering the plants in the front, the bunny moved from behind the bushes. The Bobcat didn’t get the bunny that comes over and the same bunny was in the backyard that evening.

Not sure what I am cooking tomorrow. I usually have it planned out, not this time.
I didn’t order anything in advance, I might take a trip to the supermarket this evening or tomorrow morning.

Here’s wishing you and your husband a wonderful and safe 4th of July. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@xango,

Good evening I just got from Urgent Care in my doctor’s office.
No worries it is sinus but it was so bad I had a headache and a temp so I am
on meds. I want to wish you hubby a great evening I am so glad the bunny is alright. ✨😎

@Sheba,

Sheba, I hope you feel better. Please just take it easy and don’t do anything just rest.
Hopefully by tomorrow you will be feeling better. Sending good vibes your way, love and hugs.🧡🧡🧡🩷🩷🩷💛💛💛💛

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 😎🌹✨Oodie if you are already in motion to
get things done take your time. How are you feeling today?

I have projects I am working on and I hope you are back to being yourself without that
feeling. I do hope you are able to reach your doctors office for an appointment.

How is hubby today? I am sure he is looking forward to your yummy food. 🌹
Oodiebom you are a good wife. 😘✨ I hope you both have a nice day tomorrow.

Thinking of you today stay safe with the driving. I hope you are home before people start
shooting off the fireworks. ✨

@sheba2011

Good morning. Fell asleep and awoke with a start. Folded the laundry that was in the dryer and put the towels on second rinse cycle.

It was a scorcher today, but thankfully there was a breeze that kept the humidity in low digits. Of course there is no rain which we so need. Yes, I saw hubby. I brought him some watermelon and grapes and left both for a later treat. Hubby did eat his dinner, but got the shakes soon after I arrived. The nurse took the vitals and left. Hubby was still shaking. The A/C was working and I also surmise he skipped some meals between yesterday and today. Low sugar???? Cool room…..

I took all the covers from hubby and remade the bed with him in it. Nurse got mad when she saw what I was doing. Told her to watch what I do and then she helped with the other side of the bed and the bottom sheets. They were all scrunched. Poor hubby shook like a leaf. But brought the top sheet back and then he started to warm up. The summer blanket was next and soon he fell asleep and the shakes were gone. You just need to know how to redo the bed and get the sheets and blanket up to the neck. He was fine and the nurse gave me a thumbs up. The catheter was changed later and I again took the covers and redid them. I left while it was still daylight.

The Farmer’s Market is opened on the 4th from 8am to 6pm. They added quite a bit to their already sale items. Salmon is on sale and so are sirloin steaks. Starting Wednesday I will be cleaning again. Hubby is trying very hard to return home so the least I can do is get everything back into place and clean. So delighted with the Clean Boss. That reminds me to bring it with me on the 4th to clean the inside of the drawers and closet at rehab. I also will be bringing a late lunch and dinner from the Market for both of us.

So sorry about your sinus attack and the headache. I do know what you go through and that is why I try to take my sinus meds daily. Those sinus migraines are horrid, especially when they hit while I am visiting hubby. I can darken the room. But there is no bed for me and so I suffer in a chair. Thankfully, hubby leaves me alone until the meds kick in. Hope you feel better so you can enjoy your hubby’s cooking. Don’t overdo anything. Please take it easy.

@sheba2011

I did write something last night, but it went poofed. Probably because I fell sound asleep at the computer and because I had to sign in again, my note went into oblivion.

I did visit hubby yesterday. The nurse mentioned that he ate breakfast and lunch but didn’t eat dinner. She voted thumbs down on dinner. But I brought a box of popsicles and another all chocolate from Aldi. I also included watermelon and strawberries. Today I will do the same and may venture out for a couple of salads and more of Culver’s delicious custard.

I managed to do one load of wash and had things in the dryer as well. I will take a shower very shortly and will head out to be with hubby. Our community is celebrating the 4th with a cookout of hotdogs and hamburgers. Though most of the celebration will be in the clubhouse, I will not be participating. I think the episode from last week is enough and I really do not want to take chances. I did try to reach the doctor’s office, but as I thought, it is closed this week. Not sure of next week. The office is also only opened a half day on Fridays where they do not see patients. It is opened for paperwork and training. If I need to see someone will go to the clinic. Right now, I’m OK. I will be happier in the van and on my way to see hubby.

Hope you have a great day. Bet Poppy is enjoying the A/C. It’s a good day for a siesta.

@oodiebom,

I just got home from Urgent Care I had a temp and very bad headache. Hubby drove me
there. I am alright now but the sinus headache is not to be played with it is annoying.

How are you Oodiebom? Hot is OZ that is for sure. Poppy is delighted to be in the house.

Let me know how things are going. I am going to lay down it is rare I go to Urgent Care. 😎✨

@taci,

Good morning in S. California and I hope your day goes well. ✨🌹😎
I already have a walk in with Poppy while the weather is cooler.

I did enjoy Field’s of Dreams I am going to pick about one to watch later
with hubby. 💕

Hey Happy 4th of July to you and your family. ✨

Happy Trails to you. 😘✨😎

@shoelady60,

Good day in the beautiful ‘burgh. 😘😎I hope the contractors are installing your new microwave.
Here’s to things going smooth and fast. ✨

I have little projects here and there I think we all do. LOL!

Happy 4th of July to you and your family.

Blowing a gentle hug to you and Jake’s Canvas. ✨💕🌹

@sheba2011

Another on and off rain day, we should no longer be in a drought after the last four days. Microwave is in with no problems. Thanks to all my research on size, they didn’t even have to change the wall bracket.👍 Old one out, new one installed in about twenty minutes.

Glad you and Poppy had your walk before the heat sets in.🐕 We will be getting warmer as the week goes on.🔥 Like you, doing a little this and that around the house. Enjoy whatever movie you decide to watch. Sending firecracker hugs to you and Poppy.🤗🧨🎆

@shoelady60,

I am going to jump in the shower as I have a blazing sinus headache and I am on meds.
I had to go to Urgent Care no way was this going to ruin my holiday. All this came down
today my temp was 103 I knew this was not to be played with.

I am so glad your everything turned alright for you way to go. 😘✨

No movie tonight I am going to bed and guess what is right outside my window someone
is using fireworks there goes my headache. Sheesh!

ENJOY! 😘😎✨

@kittengirl,

Wishing you and yours a great new week. ✨✨ Here’s looking at you Kitten. 😎

Unlock Your Inner Magic

When we are in the presence of what inspires us, we hear our inner guidance more clearly.

We all know inspiration when we feel it. It is a force that enlivens us and activates us to do something — we might dance, sing, paint the house, or envision a new career. We might call an old friend or plan a trip abroad. Whatever the case, doing what we do from a place of inspiration makes all things seem possible. Inspiration sometimes comes out of nowhere, landing unexpectedly in the midst of your life and lifting you out of your habitual mind and into a higher level of seeing. However, we can be more intentional with our relationship with inspiration than just waiting for it to come to us. There are many ways to cultivate its presence, from journaling to scrapbooking to visiting with a particularly interesting friend. Finding what inspires you and consciously cultivating it will give you access to new ways of thinking and energy you didn’t know you had.

Some people find that frequent trips into nature inspire them. Others have a box full of objects — a seashell, an old photograph, or even a collection of rocks — that does the trick. There are as many ways to find inspiration as there are people looking for it. If you already know what inspires you, find a way to incorporate it into your life on a regular basis. If you aren’t sure what inspires you or if it has changed, take some time to think about it. When was the last time you felt the spark of your imagination? When was the last time you acted on an impulse that felt totally right? When we are in the presence of what inspires us, we hear our inner guidance more clearly and we have the energy to follow its cues.

If it has been a while since you have been touched by inspiration, you may feel listless and dissatisfied. Know that you can turn things around by remembering what lights you up and bringing that into your life. AMEN! ✨🌹