The bug is out the door..

 

Hello Dear Friends!!

News from my part of the world.  I finally feel good!!

Who knew that a little stomach bug could plant a person on the sofa for days?  ✋🏻 Well, now I do! One minute I was making plans and feeling productive, and the next I was negotiating with a blanket and wondering if I could make it to the bed.  The weakness that follows one of those bugs is no joke. I wasn't sure if I was wearing concrete shoes or wading through thick molasses.  

Thank goodness the bug has moved out......I was beginning to think it had signed a long term lease around here...  

One good thing is:  I got caught up on plenty of sleep.  

Here is a funny:  About 2 weeks ago, my doctor ordered a HOME sleep apnea test for me.  Guess what?  It arrived last Wednesday!! You have a 10 day window of doing the test and getting the device sent back.  It would have been nice if I had been able to connect the device during all the time I was sleeping on the sofa, but I did not even feel like hooking it up.

So....tonight, I will be sleeping in the guest bedroom (With NO FAN) and will be wearing the device.  I have to have it sent back by Friday.  😳

Can I sleep without a FAN?  I'm not sure, but we shall see.  

Stayed tune.....

Shug.....

.Another Quiet Saturday

 It's going to be another quiet Saturday around this place...Why?  The heat and the humidity has been playing havoc on our area this past week. It's best to stay indoors, maybe catch up on some TV programming......and drink plenty of fluids...

Speaking of fluids...I drank plenty of them yesterday....  A stomach bug snuck through our door and it landed on me!! 

Have you ever tried to take an Imodium tablet out of it's sealed package? It is almost near impossible without using some kind of scissors or such, and it is especially difficult when you are weak.  

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In other news: The Midland, Texas shooting!!  I made necessary phone calls checking on all of my babies who live in the Midland-Odessa area. I needed to hear their voices and to know they were safe.  

My heart aches for the families whose loved ones were injured and for the one family whose loved one died.  I continue to pray for their comfort and healing for everyone affected by this tragedy. 

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This is a beautiful sight.....Grandson and great granddaughter fishing for trout...

 

Happy Weekend and Happy Thoughts:

Shug....

Garden Fresh

I love everything about summer vegetables. The colors, the freshness, the flavor straight from the garden or even the farmers market… nothing in a can or frozen bag can ever compare. A ripe tomato still warm from the sunshine, crisp zucchini ready for the skillet, bright yellow squash piled high in a basket — it all feels like summer is feeding both the body and the soul. My grandfather was a farmer and I grew up eating fresh veggies....sometimes right there in the field.  Nothing like taking your own salt shaker to the field with you....pulling a fresh ripe tomato and eating it right where you stand.

I truly believe our bodies know the difference when we eat fresh foods. Summer vegetables are full of goodness, vitamins, and natural energy that make us feel alive from the inside out. Tomatoes bursting with flavor, cucumbers with that cool crisp bite, okra fresh from the garden, green beans snapping in half, peppers in every beautiful color imaginable… I think it's nature’s way of reminding us to slow down and nourish our bodies.

Fresh vegetables just taste happier. A garden tomato sliced thick with a little salt and pepper can outshine the fanciest meal.  I'm not a huge meat eater, so diving into a dish of fresh sliced tomatoes for me,  is like a meat lover diving into a big Texas grilled sirloin.  You want a great smell in your kitchen?  Slice up some zucchini and squash and sauté them together with onions and your kitchen will smell like pure comfort. 

I have so many summer memories of not only the tomato fields and the watermelon patches that my Papa farmed, but of the Pea fields and those long Pea sacks.  And how about the many hours spent setting on the porch shelling peas....this had a way of connecting generations.....Lots of talking and a lot of sore fingers.

The older I get, the more I appreciate simple foods that come straight from the earth. No complicated ingredients. No fancy trends. Just fresh goodness that reminds us how beautiful healthy living can be.

Those were some good ol' days for sure...

Shug.....🍅

Succulents, Smiles, and a Hodgepodge

Succulents, Smiles and a Hodgepodge

My newest plant purchase!!  A beautiful pot of succulents. 

I'm joining the Wednesday hodgepodge today....

 Join the fun HERE!

Joyce asks the questions and we answer them...

 1.  How would I define “the good life”?  ........ ❣️❣️

    To me, the good life is not about having the most money or the fanciest things. It’s waking up with peace in your heart, loving the people around you, enjoying simple moments, and finding beauty in everyday life.  A good cup of coffee, fresh flowers, laughter, good health, faith, creativity, and meaningful connections all make life feel rich in the most important ways.  ☕️✝️💐

 2.  What’s the most used app on your phone (and are you proud of that)?  ......  G+📫

    Gmail. Honestly, yes. It keeps me connected with family, blogging opportunities, conversations, and the little pieces of daily life that. It may not sound exciting, but staying connected means a lot.

 3.  Every rose has it's thorn, everything's coming up roses, looking through rose-colored glasses, it's no be of roses or stop and smell the roses.  Which rose Idiom best relates to something in your life currently.  Explain.  

   

“Stop and smell the roses.”    ✋🏻+👃🏻+🌹

    Life moves quickly, and I think we can easily miss the beauty sitting right in front of us. Lately I’ve been trying to slow down and truly appreciate the little things — flowers blooming, quiet mornings, kind words, creative moments, and simply being present. Those small things often become the biggest blessings. 

4.  How do you feel about floral flavorings in food or drink?

   

 I  do not like floral scents or flavors in my food or drinks.  Lavender coffee, rose tea, or floral desserts just aren’t for me. I’d much rather enjoy flowers in a vase or growing in the garden than floating around in my lemonade.   🌸 ❌ 🧋

5. Over the course of your life, what have you probably spent more time pondering than anything else?

  

  Probably the meaning of connection and purpose. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about people, relationships, memories, creativity, faith, and how we leave kindness behind in this world. I think many of us quietly wonder if we are making a difference in the lives of others around us.  ☺️

6.  Insert your own random thought here.

    Why is it that rearranging a room, buying a new rug, or placing fresh flowers somewhere can completely change your mood? Homes truly carry energy, and little touches of beauty can make ordinary days feel special.   💐🌸💐