Currently... June of 2016

Well, here we are y'all.  June has arrived.  School is winding down and summer will officially start in the blink if an eye. But, before all the festivities start let's pause to take a look at where we are right now.

 Reading:  Princesses Behaving Badly  by Linda Rodriguez McRobbie.  Interesting,  but a little dry.

Eating:  A lot of fresh fruit.  And looking forward to even more as the fruits of summer come into season! It shouldn't be too long before my dad's blueberries are ready for picking.  And after that our raspberries will start coming in.  Not to mention all the local peaches and such.  Yummy!

Working on:  Some new ideas for my Etsy shop.  Now I just have to find time to start producing some of these ideas.

Enjoying:  Good Earth Sweet and Spicy Tea  My youngest sister introduced me to this delight back at Christmas time, and I am completely hooked.  I enjoy at least one cup every day!

Anticipating:  A trip to Long Island, Connecticut, and New York City! Look out New England, this southern gal is gonna be heading your way pretty soon. I hope you are prepared.

Thinking:  About the future.  So many changes are coming.  Some are for sure.  Some are possibilities.

Feeling:  A lot of excitement.  A little nervous.  Constantly reminding myself that it's all in God's hands and one way or another everything works out exactly the way it's supposed to be.

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Three Things: I Love About Summer

Summer days are rolling past faster than I can say "summer vacation".  And the school supplies are already showing up in the stores.  I want to enjoy summer before it's just a memory.  And while I can do without the heat and humidity (my curly hair does not like...)  there are plenty of things I love about summer.

1)  Fresh fruit and veggies - I've said it before and I'll say it again... I've even listed in a Three Things before.  I believe it deserves repeating - there is just something tastier about locally grown, freshly picked produce.  It's juicier.  It's more flavorful.  It's just better!

2)  Lightening bugs - (or "fireflies", if you prefer)  I love being outside at night in the dark and seeing these little insects lighting up.  It's like summer's version of Christmas lights.

3)  Afternoon and evening thunderstorms - I'm a gal who likes a good thunderstorm.  Especially at night when I'm getting ready to go to sleep.  Just as long as they don't get TOO severe.

What are some of your favorite things about summer?

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Three Things: I thoroughly enjoy...

1) Going Back to Sleep:  That feeling when I wake up early and realize I don't have to get up yet.  So - I plump the pillow, snuggle under the covers, cuddle close to the Man of the House and drift back to sleep.

2)  Fresh fruit in the spring and summer months:  Ripe strawberries, watermelon, and peaches.  Blueberries and raspberries.  Yum.   Fruit is yummy any time of year, but there's something special about it when it's in season, local, and perfectly ripe.

3)  Singing In the Car:  By myself.  Loudly.  And yes... most definitely off-key.  But at that moment - I am the queen diva of all time.  Giving a solo performance to the most appreciative audience ever.

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