It's the Little Things

Sometimes it's the little things that make us happy.  For me, blueberries make happy.

This weekend - for the first time in years - I was able to harvest blueberries from my yard (the darn deer and birds always beat me to the ripe berries).  They were delightful!

What little things have made you happy recently?

Post Secret, Part 2

There are so many secrets that speak to me on Post Secret that I want to share more.

Post Secret, Part 1

Frank Warren started Post Secret as an art project.  People send him their secrets on a postcard. 

Frank posts a handful of new ones and old ones he's received every Sunday on postsecret.com.  He has published 6 books archiving the secrets, has exhibited them in the US and internationally (including a big show recently at the Smithsonian), and travels the world hosting Post Secret events (mostly at colleges). 

The variety of secrets run the gamut from poignant to heartbreaking to funny.  Here is a collection of those secrets.

Nothing to really say...

I wracked my mind trying to come up with an idea for a post for today. Ideas were elusive, and having the entire internet at my fingertips was not a help. So I sat on the patio trying to think, and I realized that this was the best I had to offer. A beautiful summer night spent on the patio with a terrific canine, what could be better?

Enjoy the week everyone!

Some Thursday Laughs

The weekend is in sight so let's have some laughs!

One of my (many) pet peeves is people who park poorly.  When they park in two spots, pull in so close to my car that I cannot get in, park in front of a hydrant... it just makes me shake my head.  According to the internet, the following notes on cars are the most hilarious of all time.  Not sure I'd agree, but they made me laugh!  I hope you get a kick out of them too.

I'd bet they are the latter...

Looks like someone needs some helpful instructions...

Someone is feeling pretty special, so she made something just for him...

You dirty rat...

I'm using this one next time...

Ouch!

 Can we talk?

Never mess with Grumpy Cat...

Too much information...

Perhaps this should be included with #1...

I see what you did there...

Please have some mercy, officer.

I'd like to give a special shout out to Roxie for her great posts the last month.  I truly appreciate your taking over while I was away.  xoxo

Things to consider

I know these are things we all are aware of, but it never hurts to be reminded. 😊

Have a wonderful week everyone!

The weekend awaits

Capital Weather Gang

Widespread, oppressive and dangerous heat to roast much of the U.S. through the weekend

I hope everyone affected by this heatwave stays safe and cool for the next few days.  It is incredibly hot here, rather hard to breathe outside. I will be heading up north to Wisconsin early tomorrow morning, and the projected temperature there is much better than in Illinois. Time for another family visit. I hope you all have a great weekend! 😃

Goofy things

These made me smile and scratch my head at the same time..

Man Takes Perfect Photo Of His 16 Sausage Dogs All Lined Up

You can now become your cat by turning their photo into an incredibly realistic mask

 I would like  to see Q, GJ, and TW do this. P is welcome to join in as well. 😄

Have a great week everyone!

Summertime musings

The heat of summer is definitely upon most of us. Air conditioners are running, bugs are biting, and the sunsets are beautiful on a clear night. Storms have been frequent as well, but sometimes I enjoy a good summer thunderstorm. It really is one of my favorite times of the year.

My tomato plants have been enjoying the mix of steamy heat and rain. They look very hardy and  are producing many tomatoes. Nothing red yet, but I don't think it will be long before that happens.

( Please excuse the netting, definitely needed to keep the critters out.)

The sweet peppers are growing a little slow but I think they will be productive.

Duncan is enjoying his time on the patio when the weather is cooperative.

       I recently bought a new ring with one of my favorite sayings. I think we all can agree with it.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!