Today, July 1, 2026, Chase is 17! He did get his permit, but having a chance to practice is challenging. He isn’t permitted to cross state lines – they live 1 mile from the West Virginia border and everything they do is in Ohio or WV. Here’s hoping he gets opportunity! Happy Birthday Chase!
Chase is on the far right.
Cowboy Chase – isn’t he super cute?
Grown up Chase…
Autmn posted a video of Cameron learning to swim. They put the floaties on him, and he just took off across the pool! What a kid – he was having a ball!
Swimming at Nanny and Pappys!
It’s been a steadily busy day – so short post. Quote of the Day:
PEANUTS?
Tomorrow July 2nd is:
National Wildland Firefighters Day; National I Forgot Day; Made in the USA Day; National Disco Day; National Lint Awareness Day; Thirsty Thursday; World UFO Day.
I forget my fair share of things. I don’t give too much thought to lint. God bless!
I woke up at 2:30am and couldn’t get back to sleep. I can ALMOST keep my eyes the whole way open! I stayed busy all day so I wouldn’t fall asleep. Work was very busy and I didn’t get out of there until after 12noon. I popped into L&L Fleatique but had one thing in mind – spent a few (very few) dollars and came home. Changed clothes to be comfortable and had some potato soup for lunch.These were my purchases.
Mini ducks and a turtle.
Gnomes
I took a little break after lunch, then pulled a few weeds. I was in the shade and didn’t mind the heat too much. My goal was to clean out around the big maple up front and line up the stones better.
Circle of the Maple.
Going around the Lilac.
Around the bridal veil bush.
There is a bright red rose blooming in my azalea bush!
Full bloom.
Peeking out of the azalea.
My friend Mary Lou sent me a book that she found at her doctor’s office (or some office; I forget!). It’s from 1962 about all the businesses in Greensburg. I only looked through it for a few minutes and had a good time with all the information. There was a two page spread on Bud Smail Lincoln Mercury – I worked with all but one of the people listed as employees at the time! Thanks, Mary Lou – it will be a fun book to explore!
It’s an old book!
My aunt’s name is the bottom one on the left page (Bookkeeper); I worked with all the managers but Harrold Price.
QUOTE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW July 1st is:
American Zoo Day; Canada Day; International Chicken Wing Day; International Joke Day; Love all Budgies Day; National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day; National Gingersnap Day; National Postal Worker Day; National U.S. Postage Stamp Day; Zip Code Day.
Haven’t been to the zoo in a while, or to Canada. I love ice cream! I just bought ginger snaps to take to work (A little goes a long way with those).Yea for zip codes! God bless…
On this day in History:1936Margaret Mitchell‘s novel “Gone With The Wind” is published
For breakfast I made something I haven’t had in years — I toasted a bun and had an egg and cheese breakfast sandwich! It was very yummy. Other than a few bites on the go, I haven’t eaten since. I did laundry then went to my chiropractor appointment.
After that, I got gas in the Mazda then stopped to help Mike P with a title issue. Seems like the only thing I’ve been dealing with lately are issues. When I got home I got out the R/W/B decorations for the 4th. I have scaled down so much that it didn’t take me long.
Carry bag that Kelly made me. I love it!
Flowers
Desk
Suzie Squirrel aka Jennie Wade – with flag!
Autmn txt me that she was stopping by to do laundry and they were here for several hours. We filled the tote with water and Cameron gave his animals a bath. Autmn took a towel and did some sun bathing in the side yard. They took one (out of two) loads of clean clothes home but the other load is still in the dryer. They plan to pop in tomorrow and get it. I may fold them later – but maybe not! Cameron wears me out.
Petting the duck planter
Bubble wand
Empty bottle and a Dorito!
He likes to dunk his head in! Why????
Sand shovels but no sand…
Big decision: Do I have cream of potato soup or leftover pizza for supper? Still undecided!
Soup
Pizza
QUOTE of the DAY:
hahahaha…..
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW June 30th is:
International Asteroid Day; International Sailor Moon Day; National Corvette Day; National Meteor Watch Day; National Outfit of the Day; Social Media Day.
I don’t think we need an entire day dedicated to social media. We spend enough time messing up our minds with it as it is. I will never own a Corvette – but I think Chase likes them! God bless… (Also:)
ON this day in History: 1776 Virginia state constitution adopted and Patrick Henry made governor
I expected rain all day – but there was a lot of sun, as well. I was in Junior Church this morning, so after Sunday School I was with the kids. Anthony’s lesson was IN THE BEGINNING – and talked about God creating the earth – and everything in/on it – from nothing! That’s a hard concept. He showed a 6 minute video of some of the beauty around us.
God made the world and —
– everything in it. Fuzzy (sorry) frog
I went straight to Irwin after church – I was still looking into sweepers. I came away thoroughly confused and convinced that what I am looking for doesn’t exist. Bummer. But the strangest thing happened at Kohls. When I got home I realized there was a Snoopy RWB blanket in my CAR! Wow. How did THAT happen? Well, it was much less expensive than a sweeper!
How did THIS happen? (YES – I did pay for it!)
Since the sun was still shining by the time I changed clothes, I did a few outside projects. First I took the 2 car seats and installed them in my car – seeing which one was easier to install. They are about even. My issue is that when I push the red release button to disengage the straps they won’t open easily. I would certainly not want to get Cameron stuck in a car seat! Then before the rain came, I decided to weed whack and mow. It was pretty warm – but I got it all done. I was dripping wet (sweating) by the time I finished – but I got everything put away and was inside for about a minute and a half when the thunder and rain started. But I’m glad I won’t have to mow in 95* later in the week!
I extended the butterfly light string a little.
Rain
Yard…
Cut grass.
I got a shower, put on PJ pants and a t-shirt, then made the cream of potato soup. Yum. I just had a few bites to sample, but after I post this and answer emails I will sit down and have a bowl for supper. It’s still raining, but the sun is peeking through and there isn’t a downpour, at least. And THAT means a rainbow!
Full rainbow!
Cooking
Just a taste...
QUOTE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
Tomorrow June 29th is:
International Day of the Tropics; International Fisherman Day; International Mud Day; National Almond Buttercrunch Day; National Bacon Burnt Ends Day; National Camera Day; National Darts Day; National Waffle Iron Day; Please Take my Children to Work Day; World Industrial Design Day.
No mud for me – I like Buttercrunch and bacon. I haven’t used a camera except on my phone for ages. I don’t have a waffle iron, either! God bless…
On this day in History:1776 Final draft of Declaration of Independence submitted to Continental Congress.
This morning I had the luxury of lazing in bed reading for an extra half hour. Chase slept late and I didn’t want to be doing laundry, etc, until he was up as today was his last day here. While I was waiting on Kelly to get here and Chase to get up, I made a batch of flax balls. They aren’t hard but they are messy. Glad they are done!
I ordered pizza for lunch, and then Kelly and I went through the books and movies that I was giving away. I was totally shocked that both Kelly and Nathan wanted the VCR tapes of when they were younger! I’m glad to pass them along. Kelly (who had been up at 4:30am every morning last week) took a nap to ensure safe driving on her way home. Chase watched a movie and I peeled potatoes in the hopes of making cream of potato soup. They are soaking in cold water, but that might have to be tomorrow as it’s already past 7pm.
It did rain on and off this afternoon so I didn’t even try to cut grass. I did take a flower walk to see what was blooming.
Day lily – gift from Susan and Gail
Thickseed???
Purple grouping
I trimmed the lilac yesterday…
…and the bridal veil bush
Lavender is doing well.
I received a post card in the mail from Gen – and it’s of the Stockade District in Schenectady NY – a suburb where Gen lives. She said they are filming the Gilded Age movie throughout the summer there. THAT would be so cool to watch!
You can see the older houses in the background!
Quote of the DAY:
PEANUTS:
TOMORROW June 28th is:
International Body Piercing Day; International Caps Lock Day; Log Cabin Day; National Fatherless Children’s Day; National Foodie Day; National Tapioca Day.
I am a fan of caps lock on occasion, and I like food. Let’s go with that! God bless…
On this day in History:1778 Liberty Bell returns home to Philadelphia after the British departure
I thought I’d have time for lots of little projects and a lot of nothing – but it’s 6pm and I left a lot undone! I did go over to Walmart for some normal type groceries after Chase and I ate breakfast. Yes, he was awake early enough to want breakfast! We had French Toast. I did some laundry, then decided to make one of the treats for my Pinnacle guys. So I melted the dark chocolate and made the chocolate covered peanut butter pretzels.
Milk chocolate from the other day and dark chocolate from today.
Once that was cleaned up, I decided to clean out the toy/book closet at the bottom of the stairs. I have two shelves of writing reference books, and some of them I know I won’t need or read again. I sorted them into three categories. One: KEEP! Two: take to my old writer’s group and see if anyone wants them. Three: History and research books that could be useful for non-writers. I heard JD (History Traveler) make a plea for old history reference and txt books. I know I won’t be going to Gettysburg any time soon, but if I find a way to get them there I’ll donate them. I also have some DVD’s that I’m passing along, which I will offer to Kelly and Kathy before I decide what to do with them next.
Books and movies being donated. But no, not the Elmo or the skunks!
But I got the remaining items sorted and re-shelved then went through Cameron’s toys and books. There were things that just didn’t work, or he didn’t like or weren’t practical for his playing style. I was able to make better sense of that closet and give him easier access to what he likes best.
I bought a little bag of black and silver glitter stars and put them in my empty honey jar. It looks nice in my kitchen! And that, my friends, is it for the day. Tomorrow I hope to make cream of potato soup (if possible) and maybe flax balls tomorrow evening or Sunday.
QUOTE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
So cool!
TOMORROW June 27th is:
Armed Forces Day (England); Great American Campout; Global Smurf Day; International Pineapple Day; National Bingo Day; National Ice Cream Cake Cay; National Onion Day; National Orange Blossom Day; National PTSD Awareness Day; National Sunglasses Day.
The game BINGO or the Bluey cartoon Bingo? Just sayin’… Smurfs go WAY back! I’m not much of a camper, actually. Haven’t had an ice cream cake in decades, I think. No onion for me! But I’m lost without sunglasses. God bless…
On this day in History:1997 “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” the first book in J. K. Rowling‘s bestselling series, is published.
This morning Katrina dropped off 2 car seats to me. She got them at work – so now all the families that transport Cameron can do so safely, without too much fuss. I scrubbed them after work and will give one to Nate as directed.
Car seats
There was a good bit to do at work, and I was somewhat grumpy. Sir Rege told me I should take a vacation — by myself! But he also had some other advise and suggestions for me, too. I promised to make them treats for next week if they would forgive my distress! In all honesty, things were just not going well, with computer programs and a jammed printer and missing documents and just general confusion. I am lucky to have understanding bosses and supportive people to work with.
Maybe Flax Balls….
Chase was just getting moving when I got home – so I did a few small things outside until he was ready to direct the activities. We went mini-golfing at Willowbrook, then got Chick Fil-A.
Checking out where his golf ball landed.
Waiting his turn.
My turn
fierce looking alligator…
I love water falls
Slate Run Creek. Makes me want to wade in my bare feet!
We were only home a few minutes when Jerome came to finish the underside painting of the top back deck. Everything is done now, and cleaned up and back where it belongs – and I paid him a more than fair fee for an excellent job. Nice guy!
Front deck done
Downstairs entrance
colonial flag back up
Bottom deck
Everything back together.
And just a reminder – tomorrow starts Christmas in July on the Hallmark Channel!
Chase is doing video games with his racing game while I type. I will get something to eat once I’m done here. I have a list for tomorrow, but if Chase comes up with something he wants to do we’ll do that – it’s his last full day here.
QUOTE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
I NEEDED to hear this today!
TOMORROW June 26th is:
Cancer Wellness Awareness Day; International Rosé Day; National Barcode Day; National Beautician’s Day; National Canoe Day; National Chocolate Pudding Day; National Coconut Day; National Cream Tea Day; National Food Truck Day; National Take your Dog to Work Day; World Refrigeration Day.
I’m thankful for refrigerators! And Tea. Don’t do canoes, and seldom do pudding. No on the coconut day. Barcodes are necessary, I guess! God bless…
On this day in history: 1929 US President Herbert Hoover authorizes the construction of Boulder Dam, now known as Hoover Dam
Jerome’s crew was here early this morning and started on the decks. There were 3 of them and they worked hard and steady all day. I was relieved and excited that they used brushes and rollers rather than spraying. It made a huge difference.
Back of house decks
Front deck
Bottom back deck.
When I picked the foundation color it looked a bit more gray than white, but on the house it looks white. But all the trim outside is white and it looks really nice. Jerome has one spot to finish under the upper deck and then we should be done.
Back entrance
Back wall.
Side wall
Driveway wall…
I gave Autmn and Cameron a ride over to Nate’s from her Mom’s. Cameron was a little chatterbox! I was sorry not to spend any time with him but I’m totally worn out – and Chase and I haven’t done anything together except go to the mall for an hour on Saturday! We have a few things we were planning.
Chase playing his car-racing video game – it’s very realistic!
So this is a short post tonight. Hoping (probably in vain!) that tomorrow will be quieter!
QUOTE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW June 25th is:
Color TV Day; Global Beatles Day; Goat Cheese Day; International Day of the Seafarer; National Camp Counts Day; National Catfish Day; National Handshake Day; National Strawberry Parfait Day.
I remember when we got our first color TV at home – we were the first one in the neighborhood – and we were very excited! And tomorrow is 6 months until Christmas Day (As Bud would say!). God bless…
On this day in History:1977Crystal Gayle releases best-selling album “We Must Believe in Magic” featuring worldwide hit “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” (1st platinum album by a female country music artist)
When I got to work this morning there was a lot to do. Rege and Ken were both off last week and they had to catch up – and a lot of it ended up in my bin! I knew I had Jerome the paint guy heading over this morning, so I went to work and did what I HAD to do, then brought the deals home to organize and review. There was a lot to clean up.
Autmn stopped by to bring me a birthday gift. It’s one of those garden kneelers with handles on the sides to help you get up. Or you can turn it upside down and sit on it. So thoughtful and I can’t wait to use it!
You can sit on it, or….
…kneel on it. And it has a little pouch for garden tools, a drink and even a cell phone!
She also left Cameron here for a few hours – she was determined to finish painting today and this was the only day she didn’t have enough sitters. So Chase and I kept him here for a while, then Noah’s family picked him up for the rest of the day. I did have a lot to do – I had to go back to work and finish everything, first of all. But he does like playing with his barn.
Animals getting tucked into bed.
And yesterday I took my sweeper to the little Vacuum Cleaner shop in Greensburg. He took the bottom cover off and pieces just started flying and dropping everywhere. It was so brittle and cracked. So I guess you could say it died on the operating table! I wasn’t entirely happy with the ONE product he had to replace my broken one, so I zipped out to the mall. I thought Penny’s might have something. Well, no – they don’t.
Maybe I’ll have to settle for this!
But I did get my little cow trivet – and while I was in Barbara Ann’s I noticed that they not only have summer products, and America250 products, but also Halloween and Christmas! When I was at WOW outlet last week they have a whole section of inflatable Christmas decorations, lit trees, and ornaments on display. Wow. Not even July 4th yet!
Halloween…
Christmas
Cow Trivet
So today after work I stopped at Walmart to check out the sweepers. They had three that I thought would work well – Bissell and Shark. However all they had were the display models – none actually for purchase. Bummer. So, still on the hunt. I could order on line but I really want to see them and figure out if I like certain features. I’ll keep looking – but probably not this week.
I just came inside from mowing – and that’s it for my day. Jerome’s paint crew will be back tomorrow to prime and paint the foundation and the decks – yea! So I’ll stay close to home for sure.
Grass is cut…
QUOTE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW June 24th is:
International Fairy Day; National Bakewell Tart Day; National Day of Joy; National Parchment day; National Patch Day; National Pralines Day; National Relationship Equity Day; National Upcycling Day; Reserves Day; Swim a Lap Day; World UFO Day.
My writer friend Linda C will be celebrating fairies! It’s always a good day to be joyful. Probably won’t be swimming – and doubtfully will see a UFO! God bless…
On this day in History:2014Claude Monet‘s Water Lilies is sold at auction for US$54 million
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