May 10, 2025

A picture of the moon from laying in bed last night.

I was up early this morning for chores, and Deb and I left here at 9am sharp, heading to Smicksburg. It was a beautiful day and an equally beautiful drive. I apologize ahead of time, because I didn’t take many pictures. We were too busy fussing over things!

The first place we stopped was Donna’s Store. Michelle Griffith was working so we chatted for a bit, and I shared a mini Jesus with her. I was able to get the cheese we all wanted, and the peanuts and pretzels for Nate and Autmn, but they did not have Non-Perils. That’s strange, because Walmart didn’t have any either, nor did Dollar Tree yesterday. Donna was having a special and if you spent $25 you got a really pretty shopping bag. Deb and I both were able to get one. Kathy will be pea-green with envy!

We left there and went to the bulk food store. I got my chocolate melting wafers, and a little cake of soap that was really reasonable. You know me and my soap! From there we just parked and walked around town, which isn’t much these days. I planned on getting Di’s fudge at the Country Cupboard but there was a sign taped to the door that said Temporarily Closed for a Medical Emergency. We looked several other places but no one else sold fudge. Bummer. So we struck out twice!

We walked over to the Heritage, the local museum, and walked around. The new ‘Reclaimed’ shop had a lady working a loom and was demonstrating her craft. She had several beautiful scarves and shawls on display. There were several items donated by Aunt Joan, which I’ve posted before. Took a few other pictures before we walked back to the car.

We decided to have lunch at the Junction and were really glad we did. Deb had a small salad and a loaded baked potato. I had a chicken salad with garlic toast. Both were very good. When we were leaving we saw Gail Patterson and her three sons (Mark, Josh, Eric) who were taking her out for lunch for Mother’s day. Fun to see them!

Deb bought some stickers at one of the shops and her little extra gift was a Smicksburg magnet and a nice pen. She gave me the magnet and I put it on the beam in the garage.

The little newest shop that I like so well – The Shop at Smicksburg – had a nice little spread set out in honor of ‘Mom’s Day Out’. – punch, chips, pretzels, chocolate-peanut butter candies, and the cutest little cupcakes. We took a sample and headed back to set in the car and have dessert!

We headed home, stopping at Burger King in Blairsville for cold drinks and a potty stop. We even made it to my favorite little gas station before they closed at 4pm, with 15 minutes to spare. It was a very fun day – but (good or bad!) the shops were not busy at all except for the Junction. I was glad to spend the day with Deb. But we missed you Kath!

Once I got home and put everything away, I slipped on my garden clothes and spent about an hour and a half clearing the hill on both sides of the steps. Now I’m glad to be in for the evening.

I have The Parent Trap (the newer one) playing on the TV, already folded this morning’s laundry, and will make a quick bagel or something equally non-exciting for supper later.

SCRIPTURE of the DAY:

PEANUTS?

TOMORROW May 11th is:

My nephew Jesse’s birthday! Hostess Cupcake Day; Mother’s Day; National Eat What you Want Day; National Foam Rolling Day; Twilight Zone Day; World Topiary Day.

We will celebrate Jesse, and remember all the precious moms in our lives. Enjoy. God bless…