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Cicada’s are Here, Hot in the Office, and Sharing Summer Bucket List
It’s about to begin. We are about to be graced with these cicadas. Every 13 years. I’m convinced that is why 13 is a bad luck number. This is the first one seen. George saw it on the sun room screen a couple of days ago. He sent it to me while I was work and said “they’re heeeeeere”! We go from an Igloo to Hell…lol Our office a/c has also graced us with its annual “we ain’t gonna work for ya” visit. It’s just a section of the building. It’s cool on the executive side. I guess they get a lot of flack for that, ha. Anyway. It’s been…
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Bye Summer Decor, Eating Well, Sweltering Office with NO A/C, and Tick Removals
Over the weekend, I said good-bye to some of my greenery to make room for the fall decor. The kids were in town but we had Saturday and I had most of Sunday after church since it was George’s “divide and conquer” day to take Mom to the store. Of course I had way more on my list as usual than I was able to get done. But I was happy to get all the fall decor out and get everything dusted. I took my time and enjoyed it and took breaks and rested in between. My fall decor is subtle. I don’t have anything grand, but it gives a…
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“From the Sea” Theme Party with Octopus and Shrimp
We had a fabulous time with our dear friends Don, Lisa, and Dillon (whom we claim to be family) on Saturday. Our theme this time was “From the Sea”. George made two kinds of shrimp. So very tasty for our appetizer. And of course the mug in the back there held some cocktail sauce. The shell dish is one that my Aunt Martha and Uncle Ken gave us. It’s perfect for holding ice for things like this. Don and Lisa and Dillon were wonderful hosts and had a beautiful “From the Sea” table. Don served Octopus. Lisa had made some appetizers and several dishes that went with dinner. Don made…
