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Flea ... Yay for "stable!" DC ... I'm near Buffalo in Western New York. Married almost 39 years. Retired. Have two sons ... eldest who was 34 when he passed in 2021 and his brother, 25, who is currently living with us. Heather ... I agree that the older I get and the more time I have, I can slow down and really appreciate…

Barbie ... I will be praying for both Jake and you in the days ahead ... hugs Rhonda in Ireland ... beautiful scenery! Michele... glad you were able to be with your grandson for a while Smokey here near Buffalo too ... 5. Think of 3 things you’re grateful for and write them down. Faith. Family. Sunny days. 6. Get out into…

Rebecca ... add my congratulations to the others' ... so happy for your son (and you and the Chief)! Photographs ... thank you to all of you who share such beautiful scenery, flowers, etc. I love "traveling" through all of you! Heather ... I saw the immersive Van Gogh with my son and husband in Buffalo, NY. I was in a…

1. Decide to look for what’s good every day this month. Today has started good. Son, still with migraine pain, went to work and that's a relief. And this morning I watched a doe and her spotted fawn in the back yard. The fawn was intrigued and frightened at the same time with a yard flag. Beautiful day here near Buffalo!…

Barbie ... thank you for the new month! Carla ... thank you for sharing again... Carla, Rori and Betsy ... "Angelversaries" are tough Lanette ... can't remember if I answered. The infusion for the migraine is usually magnesium, zolfran, and toradol. He's allergic to triptans. It may have had something different, but he…

Carla … would you share again about Shawn? Forgive me for forgetting.

Kim … glad to hear that your Mom has healed sufficiently to move home. Now to take care of you. Allie … thinking of you and your family. Praying an answer to the situation soon becomes clear. Kelly … don’t borrow trouble from tomorrow… just take one day at a time with your sister. I’ll be praying. Trail cams have been…

Prayers for Destiny and her family ...

Mary ... so sorry you're having rental problems! I wanted to chime in too that the house is really cute! Trail camera is set up in the attic ... Husband is off buying the necessary materials to side the house ... I made the mistake of eating a couple handfuls of Dorito chips (corn chips with a lot of artificial…

Happy Birthday, Pip! DrKatieBug ... thinking of you ... Renter/Rentals ... been following along. Wow! Just wow! Rebecca ... hope you hear from your son in Guam soon. Heather and Rori ...great photos! So the wildlife "exclusionist" (this is what he calls himself), arrived yesterday and doesn't believe there's anything in…

White Clothing ... I do wear white pants in the summer, but do not wear white tops. I manage to keep the pants fairly clean but just don't like the way I look in white tops. Fruit Trees ... we have had many varieties over the years. Our first home was purchased from an elderly couple who loved to garden so we had apple,…

Heather ... I thought about taking a sieve to the batter, but the plastic part was so chewed up I was afraid the pieces would make it through. And the cottage cheese in this particular recipe makes a texture that it was hard to tell what was what. Not the first time I've tossed ingredients into the trash!

Kim ... I suggested that the house was haunted to my son and husband ... they rolled their eyes. I do believe, however, that the raccoon has been with us for a while. We've heard movement in the attic before. Carla ... enjoy your day, but get over that "flu-ey" thing fast! Grocery Prices ... have been ridiculously high in…

Barbara ... sorry to hear about your bug infestation, but glad it's being remedied! Pip ... hoping the MRI provides some answers or suggestions on how to help Kirby with the incontinence issue. So my husband and I have decided to do the re-siding of our home ourselves. Yesterday, my husband wanted to take off a few boards…

Heather ... I keep forgetting to comment on the photo of your family at Jessamy's book launch. Everyone looked so grown up! Love the words of wisdom there on page 283. Congratulations to all!

Tracey ... I can "read" your relief today!

Allie ... there's a problem ... she thinks you should find the daycare so you don't have to do it anymore. Umm. No. It's time for Tracy to make phone calls. So sorry you're being cast as the villain. Growing up is hard to do ... at any age. Tracy will be fine. Edited: Kelly hit the nail on the head!

Tracey ... I know the anxiety of overthinking a decision. Stop. You have done the right thing! Hugs. Beth

Margaret ... rebar had been under the old concrete driveway albeit not much of it. The new driveway is asphalt and they didn't use rebar. I don't believe that rebar is a common application with residential asphalt. Tracey ... My husband and I will have the air "blue" in our neighborhood if we decide to work together on the…

Allie ... the photo of Miles watching the man across the street mow is just priceless! Rita ... I've added your stressing situations to my prayer list ... Ginny ... so sorry to hear about your son's FIL ... Barbara ... thank you for the prayer reminders ... Rebecca ... I wonder if the mail allows for more verification that…

Heather ... that was a scary fall! Hope your aches and pains are nothing serious. Debbie ... Praying they find the right team for Destiny. Barbie ... thank you for the new month. Rebecca ... I have only ever trimmed my bangs ... never would I attempt a whole haircut! Karen ... "Hazel" the Roomba! <3 April was another…

Machka ... I think the weed mat is a good idea for the flower bed areas. The stone areas will be more difficult as the stones are sitting in packed clay on top of an abandoned septic system. I don't have the strength to tackle that. Lanette ... good advice about calling my county extension office. And that's some spiffy…

Thank you ... for the wild onion/garlic removal ideas! I'd like to stay away from poisons as well but may have to resort to them in the stone areas given the tenacity of these weeds and the condition of the soil. Rebecca ... I think of you and Owain often and pray that you receive news soon! Yay Barbara! Off to church here…

Barbara ... saw this article and thought of you. Probably not real helpful at this current "impasse" but maybe for regularity in the future! If nothing else, they look like good snack options.…

Rori ... regardless of what your scale says, you look great in your rowing photo! Rita ... so much to bear ... hugs... Question ... is there anyway to permanently get rid of wild onion that is overtaking a stoned area as well as my rose bed? I try to dig them out but seem to be making it worse each year. I think my…

Kim ... so glad you have your nephew and trusted counselor in your life. Hugs, hugs, hugs ....

Katla ... great news that your husband is improving! Tracey... hugs ... Ginny ... glad to hear that your medical concerns are under control! Barbara ... a call to the doctor for his/her recommendation might be in order? Besides a trip to Walmart to make a return, should be a slow day. Rain expected for the next few days so…

Flea ... I agree and often think of that when we hear about tragic circumstances ... Heather ... is DH worried about the dental appointment? Just wondering if anxiety might be causing the dizziness ... The sun is shining today and I also received a note from an acquaintance in today's mail just to "send some sunshine and…

Pip ... I love the pull-outs in your kitchen! Machka ... you are blessed with the most beautiful scenery! Dreary day here. Matches my mood. Beth

Lanette ... You go girl! My son WILL be between my husband and I ... ;) Beth