Blog Fog and Blog Hops..

 Y'all....isn't she Beautiful?  This lovely Yellow rose. 

A wonderful friend brought me...Not only one...but a full dozen of these beauties!  Oh Wow...how this made my day.

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to get comfortable in our little circle of blogging friends? I absolutely adore my group and cherish each and every one of you. Your comments, encouragement, stories, and kindness have become such a beautiful part of my days. I was thinking the other day… there must be thousands of wonderful bloggers out there that I’ve never even crossed paths with before.

Do you all have a list of favorite bloggers you love reading? The kind you look forward to checking in on with your morning coffee? The ones whose writing style feels like a conversation with an old friend? I would honestly love to know who inspires you. Between life, responsibilities, and trying to keep up with my own blog, I rarely take the time to wander around and discover new spaces online. I hardly ever make it to "blog hops" or "weekly link parties"... even though I know there are so many creative voices out there waiting to be discovered.

And can we talk about blogging fog for a minute?

Please tell me I’m not alone in this. I feel like I may be standing right in the middle of it lately. You know the feeling… sitting down to write and wondering if you’ve already talked about the same subjects a hundred different ways. Wondering if readers are tired of hearing about your flowers, decorating projects, coffee thoughts, memories, or everyday life moments. I never want to bore any of you, and yet blogging comes from our real lives… and real life naturally circles back around to the things we love most.

The truth is, blogging isn’t always about creating something brand new and groundbreaking every single day. Sometimes it’s simply about connection. Familiarity. Comfort. A place where people gather because they enjoy your heart more than the topic itself.

Maybe blogging fog is just a gentle reminder that we need inspiration again. Maybe we need to explore new blogs, try a different writing style, take more photos, journal fresh ideas, or simply allow ourselves grace during quieter creative seasons.

One thing I do know is this — I’m thankful for all of you who continue showing up here. Even on the days I feel repetitive, uninspired, or unsure of what to write, your presence reminds me why I started blogging in the first place.

Now tell me… Do you have a list of bloggers who inspire you?  My list is on my side bar!!  And... have you ever experienced blogging fog too?

Happy Monday and to a day that is full of laundry, cleaning house, and all kinds of normal chores..

Shug.....💟

Hey Everyone..

Hey Everyone❣️ 

Whew....I have missed all of you this past week... more than you will ever know. 

As I have said many times, life has a way of sweeping us into unexpected adventures.....the kind that keep our bodies still, our hearts learning, and our minds wandering through places we never planned to go.  

Now I'm back with lots of catching up to do, some stories to tell, a little coffee drinking on my schedule, and I am excited to be engaged in the beautiful moments of sharing again. 

Adventures are not always grand and I will admit that my past week was certainly not what I would call grand....But wait, I must tell you that what I thought was not going to a grand adventure turned out to be just that. 

As you all know, I had the heart Cath done on Thursday in Dallas.  I was not expecting any issues to show  during the catheterization....I was wrong!!  While I was lying on that very skinny, hard table...my thoughts were everywhere.  I kept saying to myself "You have this...you have many people praying for you."  Yet...I could feel the very ends of my nerves vibrating.  Soon though...I was in la, la, land.  

I had No idea that a stent that was placed inside my artery just 5 years ago was collapsing.  It was 80 percent collapsed.  YIKES!!  This is where the grand part of my week sneaks in.  

The doctor removed the stent...used a medicated balloon to open the artery (and another type of medication inserted as well) ..and was able to fix this problem. The very thing that was needed to fix my artery was not available at our local hospital which is the reason my doctor sent me to Dallas in the first place.  **I had NO test done prior to my doctor ordering this procedure.   How many people go and have a heart catheterization done without previous test showing the possibility of a issue?  

The journey this past week reminded me that life is made up of tiny wild moments.  I can't help but stand in awe of how God works behind the scenes long before we understand why. What could have been overlooked was discovered right on time.

I love how Grace shows up quietly, favor appears unexpectedly and faith becomes very real when you realize you've been carried through something bigger than yourself. 

I am so excited to catch up with each of you.  

Shug...💜

Update on procedure

Just a quick update on my procedure. I'll be coming home sometime today.  

Very thankful that my regular cardiologist sent me to Dallas to Baylor Heart hospital.  The stint that I had put in about 5 years ago was collapsing and during this procedure the doctor removed the old stent and used a balloon to clear the artery.  Even though I was sedated, I was very uncomfortable with pain.  They gave me more sedation at that time.  

Since they did go through my groin, I am very sore.  

Thank you all for your prayers!  

Love,

Shug

Hodgepodge Questions and Answers from my phone

It's Hodgepodge Wednesday with Joyce.. Again, I am posting from my phone and I am limited on what I can do.

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 1. What’s something you find extremely difficult that most people would say is simple?

I can’t swim. Most people think swimming is something everyone naturally learns growing up, but for me it has always felt intimidating. I admire people who can jump into the water without a second thought while I’m over here clinging to the edge like it’s a life mission. It’s funny how the “simple things” in life aren’t always simple for everyone. We all have that one thing that makes us nervous while someone else does it with ease.

2. Does the season of summer make you feel like life is beginning over again? Elaborate.

Yes..... Summer has a way of making life feel lighter and brighter. The days stretch out longer, flowers bloom wildly, and everything feels full of possibility again. I love the sunshine pouring through the windows, the smell of sunscreen and fresh-cut grass, and hearing kids laugh outside. This makes my heart feel young again. Summer reminds me that life is always offering us another chance to start fresh, dream bigger, and slow down long enough to soak in the beauty around us.

3. Pickles. Love ’em or no thank you?

Oh, I absolutely love pickles… especially a good crunchy kosher pickle. But sweet pickles? They belong in my tuna salad right alongside grapes, apples, and pecans. That sweet-and-salty combination is pure comfort food happiness to me. And honestly, some foods just feel incomplete without a pickle on the side. A hamburger without pickles? That’s just bad decision-making.

4. Tis the season… do you know any June brides?

Actually, I was a June bride myself — June 16th.  June offers something sweet and timeless when it comes to a wedding.  I don’t know anyone getting married this June, but my granddaughter is getting married in November, and that makes my heart so happy. Watching the next generation begin their own love story is one of life’s greatest blessings. Weddings always remind me that no matter how crazy the world gets, love still keeps showing up beautifully.

5. National Say Something Nice Day — say something nice here.

To my blog friends:

Never underestimate the impact your words have. A simple comment, a kind message, or even showing up faithfully to read someone’s thoughts can brighten a day more than you realize. In a world that often rushes past people, kindness still stands out like sunshine after a storm. Thank you for being part of this little corner of the internet where laughter, stories, prayers, and friendship still matter. You are appreciated more than you know.

6. Insert your own random thought here.

Random thought:
Why does folding a fitted sheet still feel like trying to solve a mystery designed by NASA? No matter how many tutorials exist, mine always ends up looking like a crumpled tortilla with commitment issues.