Wishing all of you a happy and safe 4th of July!
Showing posts with label 4th of July. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 4th of July. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Sunday, July 4, 2021
Monday, July 1, 2019
Currently... July 2019
Is anyone else finding themselves singing that old song from 1987 by Buster Poindexter? 🎶 "Feelin' hot, hot, hot" 🎶
Well, that's me! I know some people love the summer heat, but this gal does not deal well once the temps get over 80 degrees. As July rolls in, looking to be at least as hot as June was - you'll find me doing a lot of hiding inside with a glass of water and the a/c running!
Reading: I just finished The Radium Girls by Kate Moore, and it was fabulous! The true story of the girls (most in their late teens, some as young as 14), who worked painting luminous dials in the early part of the 1900's with radium based paint - and suffered the horrific side effects. After that, though, I needed something a little lighter - so I am reading American Duchess by Karen Harper. It is a fictional novel based on the life of Consuelo Vanderbilt. Also coming up on my "to read" this for this month are The Five by Hallie Rubenhold and The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty.
Celebrating: July is a month for celebrating! We have the 4th of July later this week. Later this month, my niece and the Female Offspring have birthdays only 6 days apart.
Working On: Getting my office straightened up. I've been doing a little bit of work almost every day to get it cleaned and reorganized. I've made so much progress, but there's still a lot of work to be done!
Enjoying: Spending time with the grand kid. It's so nice in the summer when I get to have him over a few days a week while his parents work. I adore that little boy, and he has me completely wrapped around his finger.
Wanting: Y'all, I never in a million years thought I would say this - but I think I want to join Weight Watchers. I am really struggling to lose my extra weight on my own. I've sort of followed the plan on my own with some success in the past. And I that joining the online program might be the support and structure I am wanting to help me meet this goal.
Needing: A little motivation in general The summer time and all this heat have me just wanting to be a big lazy blob!
Making: The grand kid told me he wants to learn to cook. We went to the library to check out several kid's cook books. He sat down with them to make a list of recipes he wants to cook. From that list, we are making one thing together each week.
Feeling: We arrived home Saturday evening from a week away at Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. So, right now I am feeling a little post vacation hangover/blues. It was a lovely vacation. And as happy as I am to be home, I already miss being ocean side. Not to mention having all that laundry that now has to be done.
Anticipating: Having my guys home for a long four day weekend this week. Doing some more cooking with the grand kid.
What are you up to as we start the month of July?
Well, that's me! I know some people love the summer heat, but this gal does not deal well once the temps get over 80 degrees. As July rolls in, looking to be at least as hot as June was - you'll find me doing a lot of hiding inside with a glass of water and the a/c running!
Reading: I just finished The Radium Girls by Kate Moore, and it was fabulous! The true story of the girls (most in their late teens, some as young as 14), who worked painting luminous dials in the early part of the 1900's with radium based paint - and suffered the horrific side effects. After that, though, I needed something a little lighter - so I am reading American Duchess by Karen Harper. It is a fictional novel based on the life of Consuelo Vanderbilt. Also coming up on my "to read" this for this month are The Five by Hallie Rubenhold and The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty.
Celebrating: July is a month for celebrating! We have the 4th of July later this week. Later this month, my niece and the Female Offspring have birthdays only 6 days apart.
Working On: Getting my office straightened up. I've been doing a little bit of work almost every day to get it cleaned and reorganized. I've made so much progress, but there's still a lot of work to be done!
Enjoying: Spending time with the grand kid. It's so nice in the summer when I get to have him over a few days a week while his parents work. I adore that little boy, and he has me completely wrapped around his finger.
Wanting: Y'all, I never in a million years thought I would say this - but I think I want to join Weight Watchers. I am really struggling to lose my extra weight on my own. I've sort of followed the plan on my own with some success in the past. And I that joining the online program might be the support and structure I am wanting to help me meet this goal.
Needing: A little motivation in general The summer time and all this heat have me just wanting to be a big lazy blob!
Making: The grand kid told me he wants to learn to cook. We went to the library to check out several kid's cook books. He sat down with them to make a list of recipes he wants to cook. From that list, we are making one thing together each week.
Feeling: We arrived home Saturday evening from a week away at Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. So, right now I am feeling a little post vacation hangover/blues. It was a lovely vacation. And as happy as I am to be home, I already miss being ocean side. Not to mention having all that laundry that now has to be done.
Anticipating: Having my guys home for a long four day weekend this week. Doing some more cooking with the grand kid.
What are you up to as we start the month of July?
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Currently... July 2018
Happy July y'all! Do you have fun celebrations planned for the 4th today? I'm the big party pooper whose plans include avoiding the heat and the crowds. It might seem lame to you, but I guess I'm just a home body.
Reading: I received a copy of A Well-Behaved Woman: A Novel of the Vanderbilts by Therese Anne Fowler from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. It's a historical fiction novel based on the life of Alva Smith Vanderbilt. I just started it last night, so I don't have an opinion to share about it yet. I'm also reading More: Find Your Personal Calling and Live Life to the Fullest Measure by Todd Wilson, which is so good!
Working On: Some ideas for new Christmas themed items for my Etsy shop. Even though it's only July, it's time to start planning ahead for the busy holiday season and get busy crocheting
Anticipating: Our vacation later this summer! It will be here before we know it. I am really looking forward to taking the grand kid to Disney World. And spending time with my baby sister and her family while we're there.
Wanting: A good source for simple, but effective, exercises and healthy meal ideas that isn't too complicated and doesn't cost an arm and a leg
Needing: A cute and comfortable pair of casual shoes with some good support for all the walking we'll be doing on vacation. Suggestions welcome!
Feeling: As if I want to pluck my eyes out! My allergies haven't bothered my eyes this much in several years. I don't know what the difference might be - but this year I am an itchy, red, watery mess. The circles under my eyes are so dark and puffy that some mornings I look as if I have been in a fight. So, if you should see me and I look as if I am crying or abused - it is just allergies.
What about you? What are you reading, enjoying, anticipating, wanting, needing and/or feeling at the beginning of July?
Reading: I received a copy of A Well-Behaved Woman: A Novel of the Vanderbilts by Therese Anne Fowler from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. It's a historical fiction novel based on the life of Alva Smith Vanderbilt. I just started it last night, so I don't have an opinion to share about it yet. I'm also reading More: Find Your Personal Calling and Live Life to the Fullest Measure by Todd Wilson, which is so good!
Enjoying: Spending a couple of afternoons a week with the grand kid. He is such a funny, interesting little boy. We've enjoyed watching cartoons, sharing snacks, and playing Legos together.
Working On: Some ideas for new Christmas themed items for my Etsy shop. Even though it's only July, it's time to start planning ahead for the busy holiday season and get busy crocheting
Anticipating: Our vacation later this summer! It will be here before we know it. I am really looking forward to taking the grand kid to Disney World. And spending time with my baby sister and her family while we're there.
Wanting: A good source for simple, but effective, exercises and healthy meal ideas that isn't too complicated and doesn't cost an arm and a leg
Needing: A cute and comfortable pair of casual shoes with some good support for all the walking we'll be doing on vacation. Suggestions welcome!
Feeling: As if I want to pluck my eyes out! My allergies haven't bothered my eyes this much in several years. I don't know what the difference might be - but this year I am an itchy, red, watery mess. The circles under my eyes are so dark and puffy that some mornings I look as if I have been in a fight. So, if you should see me and I look as if I am crying or abused - it is just allergies.
What about you? What are you reading, enjoying, anticipating, wanting, needing and/or feeling at the beginning of July?
Monday, July 3, 2017
Currently... July 2017.
Welcome to July! The month many of us celebrate America's birthday with cookouts, fireworks, and vacations. You can count me in that number. I'm looking forward to ALL those things!
Reading: I have a HUGE stack of books I am hoping to get through this month. Mainly, I want to finally finish up that stack of Louise Penny books I've been slowly working through. But, right now I'm reading Three Sisters, Three Queens by Philippa Gregory. I've also had two books ( Isaac's Storm by Erik Larsen and A Train in Winter by Caroline Moorehead) which had to be returned before I could finish them, so now I am having to wait while my name works its way back up the top of the wait list so I can finish reading them.
Eating: SO much junk food. Between cookouts, birthday cakes, and trips to the ball park - I have been loading up on not-very-healthy foods. Unfortunately my weight is showing the side effects of my current eating habits.
Working On: Washcloths. Yes... STILL!
Enjoying: Out of doors entertainment. I love the open air concerts, ball games, cookouts and such that happen during the summer. Even things as simple as sitting outside and crocheting while the grand baby plays with sidewalk chalk and bubbles.
Anticipating: See above!
Feeling: Hot. Anything above 80 degrees and I just don't get along very well. I'm just trying to power through until fall.
What is your little corner of the world looking like as we start into July?
Reading: I have a HUGE stack of books I am hoping to get through this month. Mainly, I want to finally finish up that stack of Louise Penny books I've been slowly working through. But, right now I'm reading Three Sisters, Three Queens by Philippa Gregory. I've also had two books ( Isaac's Storm by Erik Larsen and A Train in Winter by Caroline Moorehead) which had to be returned before I could finish them, so now I am having to wait while my name works its way back up the top of the wait list so I can finish reading them.
Eating: SO much junk food. Between cookouts, birthday cakes, and trips to the ball park - I have been loading up on not-very-healthy foods. Unfortunately my weight is showing the side effects of my current eating habits.
Working On: Washcloths. Yes... STILL!
Enjoying: Out of doors entertainment. I love the open air concerts, ball games, cookouts and such that happen during the summer. Even things as simple as sitting outside and crocheting while the grand baby plays with sidewalk chalk and bubbles.
Anticipating: See above!
Feeling: Hot. Anything above 80 degrees and I just don't get along very well. I'm just trying to power through until fall.
What is your little corner of the world looking like as we start into July?
Monday, July 4, 2016
A (not so) Happy 4th of July
I'm not exactly in the grilling, chilling, watching fireworks mode you'll find much of the country in on Independence day. I'm more in the moaning, groaning, resting as much as I can state of mind.
Why?
Because I have found myself with a brutal gastrointestinal bug on this sunny July day. I'll spare you the ugly details. At least I can't blame it on bad seafood this time.
So while others enjoy their hotdogs and potato salad and fireworks displays; I will be exercising my freedom to consume sips of clear chicken soup and seltzer water between naps on the couch.
I do wish all of you a very happy 4th of July. And I hope you're enjoying your day.
Maybe save me some watermelon for when I feel better?
Why?
Because I have found myself with a brutal gastrointestinal bug on this sunny July day. I'll spare you the ugly details. At least I can't blame it on bad seafood this time.
So while others enjoy their hotdogs and potato salad and fireworks displays; I will be exercising my freedom to consume sips of clear chicken soup and seltzer water between naps on the couch.
I do wish all of you a very happy 4th of July. And I hope you're enjoying your day.
Maybe save me some watermelon for when I feel better?
Friday, July 4, 2014
Independence Day
Happy 4th of July!!
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"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,
that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights,
that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." ~ The Declaration of Independence
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"Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just, that his justice cannot sleep forever." - Thomas Jefferson
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Currently July
On this first Wednesday in July (really?? July already??) I find myself again linking up with Jenna at Dearest Love and Anne at in residence to let you know that in July, I am currently...
Wishing: I could go spend a day or two just sitting on a beach somewhere doing nothing but sinking my toes in the sand and reading a good book or two.
Celebrating: My daughters 22nd birthday later this month. And my niece's 10th birthday! (gulp!!) Where does the time go??
Wearing: I'm still rocking the skirts and dresses. I'm not much of a shorts wearer and it's just so easy and comfortable to toss on a maxi skirt or a cute dress and a few accessories.
Cooking: A lot of crockpot meals! It's been so hot, I don't want to turn on the oven at all, and the stove only as much as I absolutely must.
Planning: A few "day-cations" and mini-cations with the family during the remainder of the summer. And I'm going solo as I head out to Oklahoma to visit my sister and her family soon!
Wishing: I could go spend a day or two just sitting on a beach somewhere doing nothing but sinking my toes in the sand and reading a good book or two.
Celebrating: My daughters 22nd birthday later this month. And my niece's 10th birthday! (gulp!!) Where does the time go??
Wearing: I'm still rocking the skirts and dresses. I'm not much of a shorts wearer and it's just so easy and comfortable to toss on a maxi skirt or a cute dress and a few accessories.
Cooking: A lot of crockpot meals! It's been so hot, I don't want to turn on the oven at all, and the stove only as much as I absolutely must.
Planning: A few "day-cations" and mini-cations with the family during the remainder of the summer. And I'm going solo as I head out to Oklahoma to visit my sister and her family soon!
WholeHearted Home: Wholehearted Wednesdays Linkup
We Are THAT Family: Works For Me Wednesdays
Woman to Woman: Word-filled Wednesday
A Little R & R: A Little R&R Wednesdays
Joy Dare Blog: Capture Your Journey Link Up
My Daily Walk in His Grace: Winsome Wednesday
We Are THAT Family: Works For Me Wednesdays
Woman to Woman: Word-filled Wednesday
A Little R & R: A Little R&R Wednesdays
Joy Dare Blog: Capture Your Journey Link Up
My Daily Walk in His Grace: Winsome Wednesday
Thursday, December 1, 2011
How Is It December Already?
Really? How did this happen? How can it be December already? Wasn't it just Halloween? Thanksgiving? Even the 4th of July doesn't seem that long ago. I feel like I've missed some time somewhere along the way.
Yet, here we are. December first. The last month of 2011. Only twenty-four days until Christmas. Thirty days until 2012, a whole new year.
Time is flying past so quickly! In the words of Ferris Bueller: "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
Yet, here we are. December first. The last month of 2011. Only twenty-four days until Christmas. Thirty days until 2012, a whole new year.
Time is flying past so quickly! In the words of Ferris Bueller: "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
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