Tuesday, March 31, 2026

March 31st: The Tuesday 4

 Thanks to Annie for today's questions!  You can click HERE to join the fun!


What Will We Find....

Hello! Welcome to Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4. 





1. What will we find on top of your refrigerator?
2. What will we find on your nightstand?
3. What is in your purse or handbag?
4. What will we find on your coffee table or side tables? How about your kitchen or dining table?



#1 - There is a basket with paper plates in it on the top of my refrigerator.

#2 - My nightstand has a lamp, a clock, tissues, Alexa, and my Kindle.

#3 - Cash, credit cards, chapstick, lotion, sanitizer, a Tide pen, and a few other things.

#4 - My coffee table has a candy dish, coasters, and a few books; my side table has a lamp, tissues, the remote control, a pen, and coasters; my dining table has a wooden rabbit with Easter eggs in it; my kitchen table has salt & pepper, honey, and my morning devotional.

Peace and Hugs!

Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe;
Sin had left a crimson stain,
He washed it white as snow.

Monday, March 30, 2026

March 30th: Monday Musings

 









Hmmmm... time to think about the past weekend and the week ahead.

Friday was cleaning day, and I went to Publix for a few things I needed for dinner Saturday evening.  I got all of that done.

My former boss, from the Florida Fish and Wildlife, Danon, and his wife, Mali, were coming for dinner.  Wendy, who retired from Florida Fish and Wildlife, and her hubby, Gary, also came.  It's always fun when Wendy and Danon get together and start talking 'shop', and telling stories from their early days with FWC.

I made chicken enchiladas, and had all the taco makings for each person to make their own.  I had tres leches cake for dessert.  It was all yummy, if I do say so myself.  Of course, the cake was made by the Publix bakers.  Everyone seemed to enjoy it all.  Mali took leftovers home with them.

Palm Sunday is always sweet.  My church has the children walk in with palms, and it is so cute and so touching.  I borrowed this picture from a church member's Facebook page...


When I got home, you would be disappointed if I didn't say I did my two loads of laundry!  LOL  

Neighbor Anne popped over when she got back from Orlando, where Paul is still in the cancer center.  She stays two or three nights in a hotel near the hospital and then comes home for a few days.  It's hard.  I haven't updated you in a while.  He will get a bone marrow biopsy this week, and we are praying that the numbers will be good for a transplant this time.  If you still have them on your prayer list, thank you!  He stays positive, which is great.

The week ahead isn't too busy, so far.  I have an eye doctor appointment on Tuesday and a hair appointment on Wednesday.  Bible study on Thursday morning, and dinner with my dinner group Thursday evening.  Walking in the mornings with my walking buddies, of course!  

Wishing you all a great week ahead, and thanks for your visit here today!

Peace and hugs!

I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom

Saturday, March 28, 2026

March 28th: The Saturday 9

 Thanks to Crazy Sam for today's questions!  You can click HERE to join the fun!


Indian Lake



Welcome to Saturday: 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so to speak. We encourage you to visit other participants' posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love to answer the questions; however, here are today's questions!


Saturday 9: Indian Lake (1968)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) In this song, a family gets on a bus and heads off on vacation. Think about the last trip you took. Did you travel by car, bus, train, boat, or plane?  I traveled by car with my son, Joey, in September when we went to Ohio.

2) Once they get to Indian Lake, they swim, have a picnic, and go canoeing. Are you looking forward to any of these activities this summer?  Nope.  Summer in Florida finds me inside with the AC on!!

3) "Indian Lake" became familiar to TV audiences because it was used in commercials for the Dodge Charger. In the 1960s, most households didn't have remote controls to mute or skip commercials. Today, we do. When a commercial comes on, do you watch, turn down the sound, or, if possible, fast-forward past it?  I stream much of what I watch on TV, so I don't have to be bothered with commercials.  On the rare occasions when one does come on, I just ignore it, or take the opportunity to go to the bathroom or to the kitchen for a snack or a water.

4) The Cowsills were a family singing group who had four Top 10 hits between 1967 and 1969. The brothers were self-taught musicians who enjoyed playing at church and school events. When their father, Bud Cowsill, became their manager, he insisted his wife Barbara and their youngest, Susan, join the band. He wanted the Cowsills to become "a latter-day Von Trapp family." Without looking it up, do you know who the Von Trapps were?  Of course - from The Sound of Music.

5) The Cowsills were the inspiration for the sitcom The Partridge Family. It ran for four seasons, and the fictional Partridges had three Top 10 hits, were nominated for a Grammy, and made David Cassidy a star. Are you familiar with The Partridge Family?  Yes, indeed!  I watched it every week. 

6) The Cowsills starred in an advertising campaign for the American Dairy Association. On TV and in magazine ads, they proclaimed that "Milk is the lift that lasts." Decades later, the oldest brother, Bill, recalled that he seldom drank milk. How about you? Do you often drink milk?  I like milk, but rarely drink a glass of it.  Weird as it may sound, I always want a glass of milk when I eat chili.  Probably a holdover thing from my childhood.

7) While Bud Cowsill engineered the family band's success, he also contributed to their demise. The Cowsills were scheduled to appear 10 times on the influential Ed Sullivan Show, but were fired after the second because Bud was too confrontational backstage. He also had a reputation for being abrasive with record company executives and concert promoters, and this affected the band's ability to find work. Do you have a hard time biting your tongue or controlling your temper?  I probably should bite my tongue more often than I do, but it's not usually anger that makes me spout things.  I don't get angry often, but I do have a hard head about things, and am an old lady set in her ways.

8) In 1968, when this song was popular, Leonard Bernstein released his award-winning recording of Mahler: Symphony No. 8. Do you enjoy classical music?  Not especially.  I appreciate the talented musicians, but it does make me fidget after a while.

9) Random question – Here we are in March. If you made any New Year's resolutions, have you kept them?  I don't make resolutions, so there are none to keep!! :)

I couldn't make the pink background go away this week!  Did anyone else have trouble with it?  I even deleted it twice, but it just wants to be pink, I guess.

My friend, Gregory, did get to go home from the hospital yesterday.  He picked up Colby around 6:00 pm.  Colby was quite happy to see him and didn't even look back at me!  I let the cats out and told them the big bad doggie went home.  Casper came running out and had to look in every room.  Vinny stayed in the craft room until I went to get him.  He was on my lap three times, purring loudly.  Life is back to normal for all three of us!!  Gregory was happy that nothing bad was found to explain his problems, but they didn't find a reason either.  He looked good and was headed home for a shower.  Praise God, it isn't bad.

I have cleaning to do today and meal prep for my guests coming at 5:00 p.m.  Happy weekend, all!!

Peace and Hugs!

Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?
Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?

Friday, March 27, 2026

March 27th: Friday Focus

 


As always, Friday got here fast.  I only have a few photos to share...

One morning this past week, we were doing our morning walk and the fog was hiding the sun.  Susan and I both stopped to take a picture.  Hers was better than mine, but you can see why we had to stop.



I posted about Jim and Elaine helping me sort the shed and get it reorganized when they were here.  Joe had a big and very heavy air compressor that I never used.  I tried a few times to put air in my tires, but I let out more than I got put in.  I listed it for sale on FB Marketplace and it sold the next day for my asking price.  I'm so glad it has gone to someone who can really use it, and I ordered a much smaller one that I can carry in the car.  It also will charge a computer or phone if needed.  And, I had money to spare.  So win-win!


My friend and former co-worker, Gregory, had to go into the hospital on Wednesday.  Another co-worker who has a key to his house picked up Colby, so I can dog-sit while Gregory is in the hospital.  He thinks he will get to go home today.  Colby is a Shih Tzu and is very spoiled.



He and my cats do not get along.  I had to break up two fights between Colby and Vinny.  So the two cats are living in the craft room, where they have everything they need (except me).  They are doing fine.  I did sit with them for an hour or so yesterday.  Colby is my shadow.  I can't move without him following me.  He also watches the door all the time, missing his dad.  He is comfortable here because Gregory always brings him when he visits.  I call myself Gregory's Lakeland mom.  He is like family and is younger than my sons by six or seven years.  Gregory's dad is a retired pastor, and when they retired, they moved to the mountains in North Carolina.  I've met them several times.  Sweet people.

The Mas Verde group went to a new restaurant last night.  Lakeland Diner opened a few weeks ago.  They have Greek menu items, and we all enjoyed dinner from the Greek side.  I brought half of mine home to enjoy again today.  Tzatziki sauce is a favorite of mine.  Love that stuff!! 

My dental appointment this week went well.  No new work to be done, thank goodness!  Cleaned and polished and out the door!

I need to go to Publix today and also get some cleaning done.  I have dinner guests coming tomorrow evening.  I'm making chicken enchiladas and will have taco makings, too.  Tres Leches cake for dessert (from Publix bakery).  Yum.

This coming week, I have an eye appointment and a hair appointment.  My church has a Good Friday service.  I'm a greeter for Easter Sunday and have folks coming for Easter dinner at 2:00.  Looking forward to it!!

Happy weekend!
Peace and Hugs!

Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?

Thursday, March 26, 2026

March 26th: Whimsical Fashion Fun

 

There isn't a linky, and there aren't any rules.
Look at the dress and help her decide which purse she should carry.
It's all for fun and just a whimsical thing!
The photos are from The Storybook of Dreams and Beauty.

I was looking for something with an Easter Sunday feel.  This vintage dress came up, and it says she wants to carry one of her grandmother's purses.  Count down 1-2-3 and let us know which one you like best for her and her Easter bonnet.  It's all for fun and just a whimsical thing!


My thoughts: It is not a dress I would wear, but I do love the vintage look.  The purses are not nearly big enough, but for an Easter Sunday service, I could get by with #2.  What are your thoughts?

Peace and Hugs!

O victory in Jesus, my Savior, forever!
He sought me and bought me with His redeeming blood;
He loved me ere I knew Him, and all my love is due Him.
He plunged me to victory beneath the cleansing flood.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

March 25th: Springing Into The Wednesday Hodgepodge

 Thanks to our hostess, Joyce, for today's Hodgepodge!  Y'all can join in HERE!

Hodgepodge Questions-Volume 646


From this Side of the Pond


1. It's officially spring in the northern hemisphere. Does it feel like spring in your part of the world?  Yes.  If you're in the southern hemisphere, it's officially autumn where you live. Does the weather say autumn? Which do you prefer - spring or autumn? Why?  Spring and autumn are about the same here in central Florida.  Flowers bloom all year long here.  The growing season goes all year.  The weather changes a bit.  I think I prefer autumn.  The weather is wonderful, the snowbirds aren't here yet, school has started, and spring breaks are still months away.  LOL

2. What's your favorite thing about spring?  Strawberries, and the weather.

3. Spring into action, spring in your step, spring to life, spring to one's feet...which spring idiom currently applies to your life in some way? Explain.  A spring in my step!  I am enjoying walking with my friends most mornings, who are also my neighbors.  I feel better when I start my day walking.  Doing it with friends is even better!

4. Which spring food from this list is your favorite? What's a dish you like that includes your favorite spring ingredient? 

asparagus, strawberries, salad greens like mesclun, artichokes, spinach, eggs, peas, spring onions

Fresh strawberries taste so good!  I make Bisquick's Velvet Crumb Cake to use as my shortcake.  (I don't make the topping.)  Add some whipped cream to the strawberries (cleaned and halved, with sugar added), and pour some milk over the cake and berries... yum!  Not everyone likes the milk in the bowl, but that's how I ate it at home, growing up in Ohio.  

5. What's one task on your spring cleaning list? Do you actually have a list?  I don't have a spring cleaning list, but I do have a weekly list that I try to stick to.  I made good progress on the shed, with Jim and Elaine's help when they were here.  That was my last BIG cleaning-out project.  Thanks, Jim and Elaine!

6. Insert your own random thought here.  I had a nice lunch at Cafe 51 yesterday, with my friend Shirley and her son David.  A nice little restaurant with good service and really good food.  I need to tell the Thursday night group about it.  Today I have a dentist appointment.  My usual 6-month cleaning and check-up.

Peace and Hugs!

Crown Him with many crowns,
The Lamb upon His Throne;
Hark! How the heavenly anthem drowns
All music but its own.
Awake, my soul, and sing
Of Him who died for me,
And hail Him as my matchless King
Through all eternity.


Tuesday, March 24, 2026

March 24th: The Tuesday 4

Thanks to Annie for today's questions!  Click HERE to join the fun! 



Posted again on the correct day!!

In Like a Lion- Out like a Lamb

Welcome back to another Tuesday 4 in honor of Toni Taddeo it's founder.

They say March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.  

March 29-31 are the "borrowing days" when the weather is traditionally rough or stormy, and the month was named for Mars, the god of war, because March was the time for the start of wars.

1.  What brings out the lion in you?  When children, women, the elderly, or animals are mistreated or hurt. What brings out the lamb?  Family and friends, and being surrounded by love.

2. What are you enjoying in terms of TV, movies, or books right now?  My YouTube subscription list is LONG.  I like medical shows, forensic subjects, cold cases, genealogy, comedy, DIY stuff, etc., etc., etc.  I just watched two good movies:  Rescued by Ruby, and Tina.  Both are based on true stories and were on Netflix.  I've watched Nonnas four times now.  Books... still don't have my reading mojo back.

3. It's Spring now... are you happy to see it come?  Will you be going out more?  I love Spring, but living in Florida, we only stay inside during the summer heat.

4.  Create an ideal weather scenario for each season. The perfect weather for summer, spring, autumn, and winter.  Summer in Florida without hurricanes.  Winter in Florida is perfect.  Fall in Florida is pretty perfect.  Spring in Florida is perfect.  I love living in Florida.  

Peace and Hugs!

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him How I've proved Him o'er and o'er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust Him more!


Monday, March 23, 2026

March 23rd: Monday Musings

 








The weekend is over again!  They do seem to go by faster and faster.  (And I did notice that my Tuesday 4 was posted on Sunday instead of on Tuesday.  What day is it?!!)

I already posted that Mari and Bob left on Thursday morning.  The Mas Verde group went to Beef O'Brady's on Thursday evening.  There were seven of us.  It was a good group and a good time, and the food was good, too!

Neighbor Susan and I had tickets for this...


It was fun to see.  Susan is an accomplished seamstress.  I was in sticker shock at the cost of fabric these days.  Good golly!!  I grew up with my mom making most of our clothes because it was economical.  Not now!  Whew!  It was interesting to see all the projects there, as well as all the sewing notions and doodads.  We saw a demo for a $200 steam iron!!  Oh, and sewing machines well over $1,000!!  Sewing is an expensive hobby!  We were there a couple of hours, and then went to lunch at Deena's Diner.  We had a great time.

I didn't do much of anything on Saturday, other than piddle around.  Sunday was church and then my usual laundry.  I did watch the new Peaky Blinders movie on Netflix.  I am also catching up on the new season of Virgin River and am enjoying it.  

The week ahead... I'm having lunch with Shirley on Tuesday.  Her son, David, is joining us because he found the restaurant we are trying.  It will be fun.  Bible study on Thursday, the dinner group on Thursday evening, and I'm having Danon, Mali, Wendy, and Gary over on Saturday for dinner and conversation.  I'm looking forward to seeing them and enjoying their company.

How does your week ahead look?

 

Peace and Hugs!

We'll join the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all!

Saturday, March 21, 2026

March 21st: The Saturday 9

 Thanks to Crazy Sam for today's questions!  You can join the fun by clicking HERE!


London Town


Welcome to Saturday: 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so to speak. We encourage you to visit other participants' posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love to answer the questions; however, and here are today's questions!


Saturday 9: London Town (1978)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) Have you ever visited London?  No.

2) In this song, Paul sings of encountering a London street musician playing the flute. Are there street musicians in your town?  There are usually one or two at our Saturday Farmer's Market.

3) It's raining as he wanders around London. How is the weather where you are today?  Absolutely beautiful!!  Our high temp will be 83 today.  The sun is shining, and there is no humidity!!  Our winter weather is back!

4) "London Town" is one of a handful of songs credited to Paul McCartney and Denny Laine, his bandmate in Wings from 1971 to 1981. They became fast friends in the mid-60s when Denny was with The Moody Blues, the band that opened for The Beatles on their final UK concert tour. Paul has acknowledged Denny's outstanding vocals and guitar playing, as well as his humor and generosity. Share the good qualities of one of your close friends. Besides being kind and smart, Elaine has a green thumb, and she is quite crafty.

5) Wings broke up in 1981 when Paul decided he was weary of touring. His kids were in school, his Beatle bandmate John Lennon had been murdered, and he simply felt more comfortable staying put and working in the studio, rather than performing live. Denny believed this would mean his role and his financial compensation would diminish, so he quit Wings. Tell us about why you left one of your jobs.  I left the private high school where I worked because the new principal was using money she shouldn't have to decorate her office.  Student activity money is for the students and not part of the school's budget.  She barred me from attending Finance Committee meetings, stating she would handle it going forward.  I left before she could throw me (the accountant) under the bus.  She was fired two years later. 

6) Linda McCartney also wrote and performed with Wings. In addition to music, she is known for her photography and cookbooks. Of these three – music, photography, and cooking – which do you enjoy most?  Cooking.

7) Paul's first car was a 1964 Aston Martin DB5. He selected it himself before The Beatles went off on their first world tour, and it was waiting for him when he got home to London. He drove it when he shouldn't have, as he didn't get his license until the spring of 1965. When did you get your driver's license?  I had my learner's permit when I was 15 and got my license soon after I turned 16.  That would have been in 1968.

8) Speaking of driver's licenses ... Last year, someone bought one of Paul's expired driver's licenses at auction for $20,000. When you get a new license, passport, or state-issued ID, what do you do with the old one?  I have my old passport (and Joe's), but the old license always gets shredded.

9) Random question – Which do you have more of: dirty dishes in the sink or dirty clothes in the hamper?  Dirty clothes in the hamper.  I don't put dishes in the sink.  Dirty dishes get rinsed and put into the dishwasher.

Peace and Hugs!

Come to this fountain so rich and sweet;
Cast thy poor soul at the Savior's feet;
Plunge in today, and be made complete;
Glory to His name!

Friday, March 20, 2026

March 20th: Friday Focus

Good Friday (and happy weekend), friends!  I took some time off to enjoy my guests over the past few days.  I have a big 4-day photo-dump, so thanks if you make it through them.

I posted last Monday that blogging friend Mari and her hubby, Bob, arrived safely from Michigan.  Mari blogs at My Little Corner of the World, and she took many more photos than I did.  Please visit her to see her fabulous photos from in and around Lakeland.  I had such a good time showing them "MY little corner of the world" while they were here.


We just chilled on Sunday afternoon.  I had baked ziti and meatballs for dinner, along with salad, some garlic bread, and we had strawberry shortcake for dessert (local strawberries).

On Monday, after Mari joined my walking buddies for our morning walk, my plan was to show them around Lakeland.  We visited Bonnet Springs Park first.  The trolley wasn't running yet when we arrived, so we walked.  It was a pretty morning, and the cold front hadn't arrived yet, so the weather was perfect for walking (but a little windy!).


From there, we stopped at Lake Morton, known as "the bird lake" to locals.  It is populated by swans, pelicans, wood storks, Ibis, several kinds of ducks, and many other waterfowl.  I had some swan feed in my car to attract them to us, and it worked!


Mari's photo...



Mari's photo...


The art museum isn't open on Mondays, so we had to bypass it.  We also couldn't explore Hollis Gardens on Monday.  We did visit Lake Mirror, though.  Again, Mari took lots of photos, and I didn't.  

We were "downtown," so I drove them through our beautiful "old" Lakeland.  Mari loved seeing the many murals and snapped a few photos.  I asked her to share this one with me (wonder why?!)...


I introduced them to my favorite downtown shop, Scout & Tag.  Mari found some things there to have for the grandkids when they get home.  We had a quick lunch at The Purple Onion.

We left downtown, and I drove them out past Tiger Stadium, where the Detroit Tigers baseball team does their Spring Training.  Lakeland has been their home for spring training for over 85 years.  There was a game on the schedule, and traffic was backed up both ways, waiting to enter the park.  It took us a bit to get past all of that.  Since we were out of the way, I went farther out of the way and drove them past where I had my part-time job, after Joe died.  I worked at the Teneroc Public Use Area with Florida Fish and Wildlife for three years.  It was such a great job for me, and I made a few life-long friends there.  Danon and Mali are coming for dinner next week, as a matter of fact.

Mari asked where Joe's ashes are interred.  Since we would be going right past the cemetery, we did pay a visit to his remains.  We all know where his soul resides, but his ashes are well placed, and mine will join him there one day.  (Yes, my legal name is Teresa.)


We had leftover ziti, and both Mari and Bob said they were happy with leftovers for dinner.  Even after we ate it again, I put three meals in the freezer for me to have another time. We social media-ed, watched some TV, and went to bed a little early because we had reservations for an airboat ride on Tuesday morning.  Overnight, however, a cold front blew in, and it was in the low 40s when we woke up, with wind blowing from the northeast.   

We all dressed accordingly (Mari borrowed a sweatshirt), but while we were eating breakfast, the folks from Grape Hammock Fish Camp called to see if we could move our ride to 3:30.  YES!  We were hoping it would be a bit warmer and we would be able to see more wildlife if it wasn't so cold (including us!).

Downtown was calling us, so we took off for the art museum.  After we toured there (Mari took lots of photos), we went back to Hollis Gardens so we could walk through there.  It was lunchtime, and I was happy to take them to lunch at the Garden Bistro, just next to Hollis Gardens.
 

The "grotto" at Hollis Gardens







We went home in time to prepare for a very cold airboat ride.  Neighbor Susan was going with us, so we picked her up and took off for Lake Kissimmee.  I've been enjoying airboat rides there for 17 years!!  I searched my photos for the first ones I could find from there, and this one came up...

2009 - that's Joe in the blue shirt next to me, and Jim and Elaine are in the front row.
(Don't know the other two guys.)


And here we were on Tuesday last...
Bob and Mari in front, Susan and I in the middle row, 
and we don't know the two me in the top row.


Mari's photos (next two)



Our driver.  He sees the gators and wildlife before we do and points them out for us.  He stops so we can catch photos of gators (there were a lot of them seeking sun on that cold day).  We saw eagles, deer, cows in the water eating grasses, lots of waterfowl, and more gators than usual.  Again, Mari got lots of great photos, and I am sure she will be sharing!


For dinner, Tuesday night, Mari and Bob treated me at one of my favorite restaurants, Gosh, Asian Bistro.  We didn't take one picture, but I think we all enjoyed the food.  I know I did!

Wednesday was a special day!!  Mari, Bob, and I drove up to Ocala to meet up with two of our mutual blogging friends, Pamela from Closed Doors, Open Windows, and Barbara from Journal Memories.  They brought their hubbies along so Bob would have some company!  What a great time we had!!  There were some gifts exchanged and lots of talking.  Lots of talking!!  Did I say lots of talking?!!  Of course, we can't be at Cracker Barrel and not also do some shopping!  It was such a fun afternoon!!  Thank you, ladies (and gentlemen), for taking the time to join us on that fine day!!

L-R:  Mari & Bob, me, Pam & John standing, Barb and Gary sitting...

We got home, mid-afternoon/early evening.  Pizza was suggested for dinner, so pizza it was!  We all ate well at Cracker Barrel and didn't need much for dinner.  Mari and Bob spent some time packing and organizing their suitcases for the trip home.  Their plane was to leave at 7:00 a.m., so we had to do the drop-off at 5:00 a.m.ish.  The week went much too fast, and I threatened to keep them another few days.  We went to bed early and were up in time to head out the door a little before 5:00.  The airport is only a few minutes away from my house.  No pictures of our goodbye hugs, but hug we did.  Maybe some tears were also shed.  I sure hope they will come again!!

I will stop there.  Thanks for making it this far!!  I'm doing laundry and sitting at the kitchen table typing this blog.  Wishing you a restful and blessed weekend!!


Peace and Hugs!

All creatures of our God and King Lift up your voice and with us sing, Alleluia! Alleluia! Thou burning sun with golden beam, Thou silver moon with softer gleam! O praise Him! O praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!