Happy Things

Sometimes it is nice to stop and think of the things that bless us and make us happy, like visiting your grown daughter and her husband and being spoiled with love, delicious food, and amazing hot coffee.

Or returning home to the most delicious meal of pasta with short ribs cooked by a wonderful family friend.

Or the gift of beautiful skies on warm August evenings.

Have a lovely weekend, my friends. Notice some happy things!

And maybe, just maybe, pull out some fall???

Billie Jo

Remember When?

It is almost back-to-school time, and as hard as it is to believe, my youngest is entering her junior year of high school. This got me thinking about when I was that age and what was part of my daily life. Like... 

As my kids say..."That was the vibe."

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Billie Jo

Friday

Here we are, my friends, halfway through August. Summer is still in charge, and she is happy to remind us daily. Autumn is on her way, however, dancing up the path, with colorful leaves swirling around her as she does. Soon, lazy summer days will give way to structure and schedule. The heat and humidity will eventually give way to cooler air that smells of cinnamon and crunchy leaves. And I am here for it.

In the meantime, we enjoy all the ordinary things, because no matter the season, ordinary is best. We are ordering greasy cheese pizza late at night.

We are sitting on the porch while Mocha keeps an eye on the neighborhood.

We are going to Madison and Nicolas' house for dinner on warm summer evenings.

And we are just being cozy.

Have a nice, ordinary weekend, my friends. 

Thanks for visiting!

Billie Jo

Random Wondering On A Wednesday

I was just wondering...

1. Do you wash a brand new mattress pad before you use it?
2. How often do you vacuum your bedroom?
3. What is the one show you are watching now you won't miss?
4. Do you eat popcorn at the movies?
5. What do you eat for dinner on nights you just can't or don't want to cook?
6. When do you put on your pajamas?
7. How often do you wear makeup?
8. What was your favorite school lunch?

Just curious!

Happy Wednesday, my friends!

My answers:

1. I don't like washing new mattress pads. But then I think about it, and I do.
2. I vacuum our bedroom once a week. I should do it more because...wool rug!
3. Right now, we will not miss an episode of Big Brother!
4. I do eat popcorn at the theatre. And I get a fountain drink too. I think there's a rule.
5. If we don't cook, I will eat a bowl of cereal, pierogies, or Kraft macaroni and cheese!
6. In the fall and winter, I put my pajamas on around 4 PM. In the summer? Right before bed.
7. I rarely wear more than sunscreen, powder, and mascara anymore. It is wonderful!
8. My favorite school lunch was peanut butter sandwiches and chicken soup. That generic peanut butter in those huge tubs on the soft square generic bread was the BEST!

It's the little things.

Billie Jo