Friday, July 31, 2026

What has been going on between raindrops

Between raindrops for me, has me waiting see if any rain falls here so that I don’t have to lug water back and forth to water the flowers. Thus far, I have been fortunate that enough rain reaches the plants

Other than rain and high ambient temperatures, this summer has been a summer. Shrinking my summer plans and slowing my already slow pace has been a drag. So here’s a few things I’ve discovered about myself this summer.

⛱️ Not good waiting for deliveries. It is best that I don’t watch the Tracking information. Two days after placing an order, I fret over Where is it! 

๐Ÿ‰ Don’t watch Instagram produce videos that start with either “Look at this” or “You may never.” Yep, I will probably never eat another raw bing cherry or buy them frozen. 

⛺️ Camping videos are becoming a concern because of too many campers into bad weather, rain, snow, thunderstorms. A few are appear to be obsessed with storms. High winds, however, appears to be the weather element the majority do not like. 

๐Ÿ‘–After the wrist mishap, I learned pulling up pants with one hand isn’t easy. I walked around feeling like they’d fall off until I discovered that up is only half the battle. Wearing pants not pulled to one side is the other half. Center seams rule. Besides, crooked pants aren’t stylish. 

๐ŸฟI finally feel up to going to the movies in a movie theater again. The last time was 2005 as a birthday present to see a Jim Carrey film. The new “Spiderman,” movie is on my radar.

What discoveries  have you made this summer?

Two Shy Monarch butterflies


Thursday, July 30, 2026

Day 211 of Week 31 of July 2026

Hummingbird Happy

Once upon a time, you woke up with the feeling you want to travel, be somewhere for an adventure, have a good time, be out around folks. 

Then you made coffee, looked out the window, had breakfast and started your day. 

July 2026 in two days will be completely in history. We hear what Earth had to say, in its own native language, the Weather, on every one of those days.

Have a Chatty Weekend With Earth

Sing to the moonlight
Bake a peach cobbler
Look up the history of gloves
Paint a bowl of green beans
Browse sofas online
Grill veggie kabobs


Friday, July 24, 2026

Day 205 of Week 30 July 2026

Photograph of the week

First Morning Glory of the Summer

Have a Glorious Weekend

Draw a bouquet with color pencils
Make coleslaw 
Waltz in the living room
Bake pineapple upside down cake
Browse crochet patterns online
Wash your front door
Listen to bird sound videos


Monday, July 20, 2026

The Catalyst of Turmoil

In the measure of things, when turmoil blankets life, I believe, it can be a catalyst for change.  Change to take the overwhelming too much, and get out from under it by lifting yourself up.

Starting out easy on yourself at a reasonable pace. Focus on endeavors that can bring you success, even when you don’t win every time. 

I’m searching for blogs and vlogs/channels to balance my main interests with my reading and viewing time. So far, the inspiration is rewarding.

Writing is back on my agenda. Gentle Scary Stories is a public blog again. There will be weekly installments of short stories as well as commentary about my writing process.

Gentle Scary Stories

 At present, a story I began years ago has the first part posted. It is based on a true event that I experienced. As it is often said about writing, write about what you know.


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The Nostradamus Sparrow 
an old favorite digital photograph


Friday, July 17, 2026

Day 197 of Week 29 In July 2026

Sunflower bud

 Have a wonderful weekend

Read a book of poetry
Write a poem
Sketch wildflowers
Make a deluxe potato salad
Sing a hymn 
Tell the Sun a funny story
Have a picnic with friends
Use bug repellent & sunscreen