Sitting and Reading.

Well, today’s post is coming to you straight from my phone—which, apparently, has decided it gets to make the rules. 😊

For some reason, it will not allow me to post photos, and even stranger, there are only a few blogs that it will let me comment on. I have no idea why, but technology and I are not always on speaking terms!

Even though you may not see a comment from me, please know that I’ve been sitting here visiting with each of you, reading your posts, catching up on your lives, and enjoying the little glimpses into your world. I may be quiet, but I’m still here. ❤️

Sometimes life puts us in places where all we can do is sit, wait, and take things one moment at a time. Today is one of those days. And while waiting isn’t always easy, I’m reminded that even in the waiting there are blessings—time to think, time to pray, time to appreciate the people who brighten our days, even from miles away.

And that includes all of you. Your stories, pictures, humor, encouragement, and friendship have been a welcome distraction today.

As for why I’m sitting here with so much time on my hands, Sam is receiving a new form of treatment today. This treatment involves two medications, so it takes quite a bit longer than what we have been accustomed to. We are hopeful and prayerful as he begins this next step.

So today, while Sam receives his treatment, I’ll keep scrolling, reading, visiting, and quietly saying hello to each of you—even if my stubborn phone won’t let me tell you that I stopped by.

Your prayers for Sam as he begins this new treatment would certainly be appreciated. ❤️🙏

One day at a time, one prayer at a time, and always trusting that God is right here with us through it all.

Shug...💛🍁🧡🍂

Thankful Thursday and A Dragon Fruit

 Well friends, our dragon fruit cactus has decided to bless us with its annual performance!  The bloom really puts on a grand show that will last only a day.

Just look at this gorgeous bloom!  The delicate white petals, the golden center and the sheer size of it is so fascinating.

Before you start imagining baskets overflowing with delicious dragon fruit, let me explain....our little cactus has been averaging approximately ONE bloom per year...😅

Look at this grown tree...In our area, we would have to have a huge greenhouse to grow it in.  But look at the harvest.

Here is the fun part. When the one precious dragon fruit finally arrives, everybody gets a SLICE!!  This is what you call "sharing the harvest."  No seconds for anyone.  lol.

The fruit..I personally do not care for the fruit but it gets an A+ from the rest of the family..

All kidding aside, this beautiful bloom reminds me of something worth remembering on this Thankful Thursday...

Not every blessing comes in abundance and sometimes our blessings come one at a time.  A reminder that God's handiwork is all around us, even in the smallest corners of our backyard.  

Today, I am thankful for this spectacular flower, for the joy of watching something grow, and for the simple pleasures that I see on Sam's face.  He has worked hard to keep this plant living and if one flower brings him happiness, then I say, "thank you Lord."

Shug...

**Joining Michelle at "It's a Small Town Life" for Thankful Thursday...

Dentist, Fall and Pj''s..

 Good Tuesday Afternoon y'all..  First day of Fall and I can sure say that it felt nice outside this morning..  🍁🍂

I actually took Sam to the dentist this morning.  We use different dentist but I always enjoy going with him to his dentist appointments.

Dr. Allen is very talented...not only at being a dentist , but in her arts and crafts that she so enjoys.

Look at these earrings!!! She makes some of the cutest earrings and they are priced very reasonably.

I always enjoy the gorgeous wreaths that she has on display.  

It truly is a joy to visit the office....

🌻💛

Guess what y'all.  I have on white pants today and white tennis shoes...along with a sage and green top.  The calendar says fall but my wardrobe is on the summer schedule. When the temps are still in the upper 90's, then I say "Why Not?"

I don't think it really matters any longer.   Just wear what you want!!

Do you remember when people dressed up?  Like moms wore dresses during the day and maybe an apron.  Now days, it's PJ's all day long. (Not me)...

My pet peeve is seeing people out and about (especially the grocery store) in their PJ's.  I dare not think about it!!  

Anyways....this is all I have for today other than the fact that we did stop and eat at Cracker Barrel.  We always get the breakfast foods and you just can't hardly go wrong with a hearty meal of eggs, biscuits, gravy, bacon and grits....  YUM!!

Y'all have a good one today!!

Shug...

Dancing Light at Six Mile.

 The Light That Still Dances Across Six Mile

There are places in Texas where stories do not fade with time.

They linger in the dust of old roads, drift through cedar trees, and settle quietly beside forgotten cemeteries.

Out near Llano, down an old stretch of country road near the historic Six Mile community, people still talk about a light.

This appears to be a dancing light.

A floating glow that appears without warning and disappears just as mysteriously.

The first known sighting dates all the way back to the late 1850s. A Llano merchant named Benjamin Milam Hughes was traveling the old road toward Fredericksburg when he spotted what looked like a bright flare in the distance. He was certain that it had to be a brush fire. 

Only there had been no fire.

No smoke.

No burned grass.

Nothing.

And that is where the legend truly began.

For generations afterward, locals whispered about the strange glowing orb seen near Six Mile Cemetery. Many describe it the same way — a bright light beginning high in the sky before slowly drifting downward until it vanishes into darkness. Some say it appears most often during the autumn months, when the Texas air grows cooler and the nights settle in deeper and quieter.

It has been told that ghost hunters, travelers, and curious wanderers still search for it today. I find myself interested in seeing this too!!

Some claim the light moves with intention.

Others believe it watches.

The Six Mile area itself already carries enough history to stir the imagination. About eight miles west of Llano, the tiny historic community holds stories layered thick with mystery. The old cemetery has long been tied to tales of restless spirits, while the abandoned Six Mile School carries its own chilling legend involving a haunted chalkboard.

Sounds like to me that the story has really grown over the years...

Of course, skeptics have their explanations. Atmospheric reflections. Headlights from distant roads. Natural gases. Electromagnetic energy caused by friction within the earth itself.  Who Knows!!!

But folks around there will often smile when science tries too hard to explain away old legends.

Because not everything eerie needs an answer.  This is one story that remains untamed..

Maybe that is why the legend of the Six Mile Light still survives after all these years. Long after the wagons stopped rolling those roads. Long after the old schoolhouse emptied. Long after many names in the cemetery faded from stone.

The light still appears and they say it still dances.....  It Still leaves people staring into the darkness wondering what exactly they saw.

If you ever find yourself traveling the Hill Country late at night near Llano, keep your eyes open.

Texas has always been good at holding onto its mysteries.

I read about this and thought...hey, October is just around the corner.. It might be worth a trip to try to see this mysterious light.  

Shug....