On the run...

...again.

Dang. Just got a call to take a last minute client.

Who knew that this whole having a job thing would cut into my blogging and patio time so much?!?!?!

10 Degrees Forward...

.... 22 Degrees Back. (Alternate title - Where the hell is *my* Global Warming, huh??)

**sigh**

This is getting silly now. You see, yesterday I spent a good part of my day puttering on the patio. It was sunny, it was over eighty degrees, and it was time.

Time to plant some flowers. Time to figure out where in the heck I was going to put my solar fountain (since I didn't have the "perfect spot" like I did at the old house). -->

Time to make the place not just habitable but welcoming. And have things look like they were there for a reason - not just shoved out the door.

It was TIME! And look!!




Fast forward to today where the expected HIGH is 58 degrees. 58! Sheesh!

Somehow it's just not as much fun shivering on the patio, drinking hot cocoa to fight off the chill when it is dang near June. I may have to go for it anyway.... My flowers are pretty and the fountain is burbling happily.

I speak burble, don't cha know...

Saturday...

Seriously??

Already??

How the heck did that happen!?!?

Gee.... I must have been busy. (You think?) Either way - I am going to relax on the patio. Even if it's just for a little while...

Have a great weekend, y'all!

Gin!

Not just for drinking anymore!

And proof that Simon does indeed have a heart. He likes dogs... (Even though he likes this one because Gin was amazing and he sees money making potential.) But still!

I looooove border collies. :) And just in case the video doesn't work, here is the link. Enjoy!

Tents...

I cannot be the only one who is beginning to think that moving the girls to a tent in the backyard while giving them one bucket, one blanket, and a change of clothes... oh... and weekly access to a hose - isn't such a bad idea...

Right - WxMan thinks so too.

Sometimes the things that they do boggle the mind. Really.

Monday...

And whoohoo - we are CLEANING THE GARAGE!!

My inner domestic engineer is quite happy, actually.

Yes, I realize I have probably gone right over the edge... And that's okay.

p.s. The Chicken Marsala was fabulous - I will post the recipe sooner than later. With pictures!!

Friday!!

And I am running with my hair on fire...

Company is coming.

I have some other drama keeping me occupied.

I agreed to help with the Parish Garage Sale tomorrow. (What was I thinking??)

Sunday School awards stuff on Sunday - oh and I am cooking for the Relay for Life kickoff fundraiser for 50. Brats and Dogs.

Part of me just wants to hang out on the patio soaking up sun - but there's no time for that. I am on a quest to find prosciutto. Chicken Marsala is what I am making for dinner tonight. (And if it comes out any good, I'll post the recipe. Mmmmmmm....)

Happy Friday, y'all!

A tisket... A tasket...

A watermelon basket...


Well... It could have come out looking worse. Reason number 4,536 why I like to do a test run before cooking for an event. It's good to remind yourself of some of the whoopsies that can happen along the way. Saves time and money and sanity. Most importantly...

And the girls got to eat a whole lotta watermelon - an added bonus.

And what's the gig?? Well, it's a graduation party. For the daughter of Hostess Gal. You remember her??

Sporta (who was invited): "Miss Hostess Gal? Would it be okay if *I* had something to eat??"

HG: "Well, since your mom isn't eating, I guess it would be okay."

She could probably use my help. You think??

And no - this gig will not be pro bono. Not by a long shot...

This is appropriate today...

Why yes, I *am* working on the church newsletter!! (And you know just how much I enjoy that...)

How could you tell??

Bleh...

Rite of Spring...

At least it is here in Wisconsin.

I am talking about the annual glove/mitten sort and purge. Behold...

It sounds kind of mean, but those without mates were unceremoniously disposed of in the interest of making my eye stop twitching. And we definitely have plenty of paired gloves left! Yay!

And that means that I have one closet done!


Only four more to go...

The Monday After...

Mother's Day.

Mother's Day was nice! We touched base with all of the mothers in our life, hung out with friends, ate, drank, made merry, and enjoyed a lovely day.

And you know the best part?? Today is all mine...

WxMan is at work. Computa and Sporta at school. And I am home. : )

Gotta love the heaping spoonful of peace and quiet - at least *I* do...

Inspiration...

And a little Friday fun.

Some time ago, Tammi posted this Inspirational Poster. I liked it so much I printed it off, framed it, and hung it in my laundry room...

A good thing to keep in mind, I think.

The other day I was sent a few more. I think I may have some framing to do - I just have to decide which one...



And this one just makes me laugh. I have no idea why...


Happy Friday y'all... Watch out for those Gorillas.

More Maxine!

Because really, I have nothing right now.


As always, she gives us something to think about... Heh.

Heh - today this especially rings true...

Maybe I should just turn off the news. Anybody else just sick of all of the posturing and "analysis" blah, blah, blah, blah?? Sheesh! And we have 6 more months to look forward to...

H/T Loretta & Dal

Seventy and Sunny...

And I am outside. Oh yes...

Spring has Sprung.

Now I just need my hummingbird entertainment...

On the Fly...

And you know I can't make stuff like this up...

There is "planning" - which is what *I* like to do. And then there is"Whatever. We will just go with it!" Which is WxMan's style...

WxMan just called to let me know that he has invited a few folks over for the evening. And while the invite was NOT a surprise - "I am just going to make a suggestion, Honey - fer God's sake, don't prepare anything!" You know I had a back up plan in my head.

Because it pays...

Have a plan.

Have a back up plan.

And have a damn back up plan for the back up plan. That's how I roll...

And that's a good thing - because they are hungry. And celebrating...

He would soooooooo suck at this without me, I swear.....

War Weary??

Me?? I don't think so, Bub. There is no way *ever* that I have done enough to support the mission to qualify...

And Mrs. Who has something to say to those in the MSM who would define Americans as such...

War Weary?? Well I would certainly agree with one point she made...

We Americans are not war-weary. Oh, we might be tired of hearing about war in the fucking news, which tends not to give any positive aspects our American military is bringing to the people of Iraq. So if we are war-weary, it’s the media’s fault. Getting hit with a daily barrage of doom and gloom is enough to make anyone weary. Try giving a broadcast of half ‘negative’ reports, and half ‘positive’. Maybe then Americans wouldn’t be so worn out.

Read the whole thing. Way to go, Mrs. Who. Tell 'em.

Big Brown

...wins the Kentucky Derby. And it was a fantastic run...

But, Eight Belles - the only filly in the field - took second. And because of injuries sustained, had to be put down on the track. Knowing such a majestic animal had to be euthanized makes me sad...

Damn. I believe that all Horses go to heaven, just like dogs do - but it was sad none the less. God speed Eight Belles... May your pastures be vast and green. And as majestic as you were... :(

I'm in the mood for a movie...

And having watched the trailers, I think this one looks like a good choice.

Oh yeah - the world needs more heroes. And Robert Downey Jr. is easy on the eyes...

Besides, I am a sucker for "hot rod red." Mmmmmmm...

Hmmmmm....

My answer?? All the time...

Now if you will excuse me, the patio calls. I think it's time to set up the fountain and increase the ambiance out there.