Caught this really huge bee happily drinking from a yellow flower this afternoon at the park. The bee was very intent on it’s meal and didn’t mind me pointing my camera at it at all! 😉
Category: General Blather
Another Halloween Gone
Well, I was actually going to finally try and get back into Halloween a little this year. For so many years, it was wrapped up in traditions with our friend Rand, from carving pumpkins to decorating his house, to dressing up and handing out candy to the trick-or-treaters from his house. When he passed away…
Happy Halloween
Yesterday, I carved a foam (fake) pumpkin. It was the first I’d made since Rand died and we accidentally lost the dozen or so pumpkins that we had saved over the years. And unlike the one I made for Mom, this one, I used one of the fancy patterns. Tonight, I think I’m going to…
Jack O Lantern
Thursday, I went up to Mom’s house and carved a pumpkin for her. She has rheumatoid arthritis in her hands so she can’t do the carving anymore. It’s been awhile since I’ve carved a real one – I used to carve the foam ones with Love and Rand in the past a lot so we…
Sunken Gardens Part Three
Continuing Monday’s pics and Tuesday’s pics, here are some more of the historical botanical gardens, Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg, Florida. These were taken on Sunday, October 21st. Whew! Ok, I think that’s enough for now. Hope you enjoyed a look at the beautiful flowers, scenery and gardens of Sunken Gardens!
Sunken Gardens Part 2
So, continuing yesterday’s pics, here are some more of the historical botanical gardens, Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg, Florida. These were taken on Sunday, October 21st. Look for part three tomorrow! (I’m pre-scheduling them all so they’ll all post on time for sure!)
Sunken Gardens
It was a beautiful weekend weather-wise here in the Tampa Bay Area with very low humidity and cool breezes. It was lovely. I wanted to enjoy a little of it, so Sunday we went to Sunken Gardens. I had gotten a super cheap Groupon way back in May with the plans to use it when…
It’s All About the Money
Good news is that we got Love’s car fixed Friday. We’re back to a two car household and the horrible, destructive whine of the compressor grinding itself to bits is no more. The bad news is that it cost more then we planned: $789.54 I had been planning on $700 so the extra hundred hurts….
Oops
Has it really been a week since I wrote an entry? Sheesh. Here’s a quick recap. Saturday, we went over to Disney for a few hours to catch an extremely early “Dress Rehearsal” of New Fantasyland. See, they’ve been building a new expansion to the park for years now. It’s the largest expansion ever in…
4th Time the Charm?
If it’s true that Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results, then it’s probably time for my white coat and padded room. Because I need to try and make something work that hasn’t been successful the past three very expensive attempts. Let me tell you about my Tuesday. The…
Hysterversary
Today is my one year anniversary of my Hysterectomy. It’s almost as surreal to say that as it was last year when it was happening. In so many ways, it’s hard to believe it’s been a year already. But in just as many ways, it feels like so much longer ago. I have never been…
Sum It Up
Glamour magazine has been emailing me today to get some additional information and quotes. I wrote out two huge paragraphs but couldn’t help by summing it all up in one final sentence: And as a woman, I can’t imagine supporting a candidate or a party that so openly hates, represses, attacks, belittles and insults my…
Difference A Year Can Make
Exactly one year ago today, I was doing my surgery pre-op. I had my final ultrasound with my gyno, registered at the hospital, was given my surgical date and time, met with the anesthesiologist and even had my living will/medical directive notarized. I was two days away from my surgery and these were the final…
Recent Days Recap
Lots of things going on lately so I haven’t had a chance to sit down and write a real entry again. So, as usual, here’s a recap. Anniversary Last week was the 14th anniversary of Love and I being together. Aw… Seriously though, fourteen years! Holy cow, that’s a long time. One of these years…
Review – Shelly Moye LMT
I want to share some of my favorite products, services and providers with you here on my blog. There’s a lot of great things out there and I want to help bring attention to the people and places who deserve notice and support. Today, I’m going to tell you about an absolutely amazing Licensed Massage…