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Comments (4)I was too busy to ramble much Friday, so I'll do a Saturday ramble. The DH is off on one of his little excursions today, so my doggie, the cats and I are holding the house down. The sky is darkening, and I hear a boom of thunder now and again on the horizon. At times like this, I think of blue body paint, and old times at the GW and the rain dance. We need it badly. I just finished off a leisurely brunch. The simple repast as John used to say. I cracked an egg I gathered yesterday into a ten inch cast iron griddle, and it filled the whole bottom. I had to fold it over to fit the spatula under it and put it on the plate. Doubtless left by one of the old biddie hens, who is smart enough to know that the pullet's legs are banded this year. That means it's culling time at the henhouse and she's smart enough to know an egg the size of a tennis ball buys her a presidential pardon. LOL. I made a potato pattie to go with the egg, and toasted a couple of slices of the bread I baked yesterday, sopped them in real butter, and drowned them in homemade strawberry jam. It doesn't get much simpler than that, but it also doesn't get much better. Last night, we had the first veggie soup from the garden. Cabbage, green beans, celery, baby carrots, tomatoes and probably a few things I've forgotten, simmered all day in the broth from a big beef knuckle and served with a loaf of bread so hot from the oven, you couldn't even slice it. The DH and I had a ceremony early last week, honoring the first ripe tomato. It was cleaved in half, still warm, and served up with the salt shaker. You have to grow tomatoes to appreciate what I mean. I still haven't been fishing or swimming yet. It's coming down the pike. Hopefully I can scoop up a g'kid or two for the occasion. I asked myself last night is my vanity worth giving up swimming? I said no. I hope that never changes as when I was a young woman, I used to really feel sorry for the older crowd who sat by the beaches, never bringing their swim gear, and having that 'look' in their eyes. It's a positively wonderful experience for an older person. Such gentle exercise, almost weightless. I starting to see some butterflies, finally......but not the wild orgy of them I used to see before the industrial park went in nearby. The dragonflies are abundant and venture away from the pond regularly. The crawdads are burrowed deep into the stream bed and the first good rain in months should bring them back out. Summer....See MoreWoodpeckers In The Garden
Comments (21)Claysmom, perhaps your son would be interested in making his property a Certified Wildlife Habitat? This is easier than most people might think. You just need to provide food, shelter and water for various types of animals. You can Google it and read all about the requirements online, and even print out an application for the official certification. Nicki's city yard is certified, so even those without rural property can qualify. I encourage everyone who is interested to check it out. (If I can managed to stay on the computer long enough, I'll see if I can find the link, but I'm having some unanticipated difficulties from my foot surgery, and won't be here very long.) Glad you guys enjoyed seeing this old post pop up again. I do love these birds, and am happy it was of interest to you. Marcia...See MoreAre you a size queen?
Comments (56)"Never understood how they drove a shiny, new Cadillac and carried a LV handbag..." Such is startling to see & difficult to understand. Especially if one is earning a decent to good living, but choosing, if not actually to be frugal, at least to be mindful, when spending. I'm just speculating that for the less well-off, it becomes a matter of giving up. Of thinking it's better to just enjoy what can be had with easy credit (acquired at astronomical interest rates). It's a sign in my view, of feeling defeated, not believing that a real future is possible. Why not pay 30% interest on a credit card & grab some fun? Remember, the culture really has, until this economic turndown, & maybe even still, supported the notion that "bling" is the key to happiness. Certain "things" will always confer status among some groups, many groups, as I was suggesting earlier. People want to feel they have some status, some worth, some value, in the eyes of their group. The sad part is, I doubt these people ARE happier with the Cadillac & designer bag, & the mileage it gets them among their peers often turns sour & results in jealousy & ill-will toward them, rather than the respect & inclusion they crave. I think that can be said at all income levels when people merely acquire to enhance their social standing. But it's human nature! Many are on automatic pilot when they spend. That's why I believe whether we are paupers or billionaires, we need to stand back, stop, do some inquiry, and mindfully, consciously choose our goodies....See MoreLooking for a New Netflix or Amazon Prime Series to Watch
Comments (101)I admit watching good TV is one of my favorite hobbies, and I look forward to checking out these recommendations. I second Episodes with Matt Lablanc. I also loved Enlightened on HBO with Laura Dern, quirky character and heartwarming. I also enjoyed Jimmy Carter Rock n Roll President on Netflix (I'm a Georgian) and the documentary Crip Camp, a great story about birth of disability rights movement....See Moremtnrdredux_gw
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