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HELLO SUMMER!!
Umm, it's hard to believe how fast the first half of 2026 has flown by. Remember when you were a kid and time seemed to go so slooow? Now as an adult I want time to slow down!
Anybody have any vacation/ summer plans? Our plans are to work on the to-do list, other than that 🤷♀️
I haven't finished the final health & wellness post yet, but fingers crossed I get it published in July.
Speaking of July ... are y'all ready to celebrate 🇺🇲 America's 250th birthday 🇺🇲 🦅? Easy decorating type for patriotic holidays: tuck small flags into plants, vases, or wreaths.
Our middle grandson has been visiting since the first of the month and will head home after July 4th. It's been great having him here!
Our daughter came up for a week to visit, too. It was so great seeing her!
My brother lost his cancer battle 💔 June 20th. 😢 He fought so hard...cancer sucks!
Happy belated Father's day to all the dads out there 💙
PROJECT UPDATE:
we finally finished staining and I applying polyurethane to all the dining room chairs. The living room is painted and we're slowly painting the kitchen. Plus once our grandson leaves I'll be working on a few changes in my office/guest room.
GARDEN NOTES:
our grass is finally shaping up. The weeds were horrible this year! I honestly didn't think DH was going to get it straightened out, but he did. However, I'm pretty sure new sod will have to be laid next year 🤑 (sigh).
WHAT I'VE BOUGHT:
so this was a splurge! I've been spending time sitting outside (when it's not raining) either on the screened-in porch or porch. While out there I'm usually watching shows/movies (or reading), but watching on a phone/tablet can be a little sketchy; so I decided to buy a portable TV! Here So far I'm enjoying it!
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AROUND THE WEB
- I should have posted this last month but I forgot about it. The benefits of pinching back plants
- 10 best small towns ... but not for long!
- Need some Summer Mocktails ideas?
- Benefits of Walking
- Want to add a coastal cottage vibe to your home? Go here for inspiration. I adore Kim's home and gardens.
WHAT I'VE READ
○ Pretty Girls | author: Karin Slaughter
○ A devil in the valley | author(s): Paul Holes & Peter McDonnell | only available on Audible
○ A deadly episode | author: Anthony Horowitz
○ Fever (a historical novel about 'typhoid mary') | author: Mary Beth Keane
○ Anyway You Can | author: Dr. Annette Bosworth
○ A rose for her grave & other true cases | author: Ann Rule
In honor of America's 250th birthday, here's a few trivia questions for you...
DID YOU KNOW?
1. When a new star representing a new state is added to the American flag, what day of the year is the star added?
2. Constitution Day is celebrated September 17th, what year was it signed?
3. What state was the last to receive statehood? And in what year?
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS:
1. A new state star is added to the American flag on July 4th.
2. The U.S Constitution was signed in Philadelphia, September 17th, 1787.
3. Hawaii was the last state to join the US in 1959.
MISS SOMETHING?
- A Special "What I've Read "
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. Confucius
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