This was a fluke, but I thought it was a happy mistake for sure! Fred and I were on our way to Mount Pleasant, SC – the fog was thick and it was raining. The color of the break lights against the ominous sky was so magical I whipped out my iPhone and snapped a photo. How cool is this?
Have a great weekend! Catch you back here tomorrow!
What a brilliant concept! Have you heard of the LittleFreeLibrary.org? It’s a great idea and “libraries” are popping up all over the country! I snapped this photo while on a walk downtown (Charleston, SC)… no library card is necessary!
I love to read, and I used to buy all my books. Now I read faster so it wouldn’t be too cost effective for me to buy every single book. I use our public library which is fabulous. But the problem with it is that so many people use it (which is a good thing), but the wait for a book can sometimes be months (if a new release). Literally months. If I buy a book, I read it and then I pass it along. If we had a little free library, we could put our books that we’ve read in it, and “check out” a different book and return it when done. How great is that?
Do you have a Little Free Library in your area? Catch you back here tomorrow!
My mom gave me a book by Mary Kay Andrews and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I get into spurts reading… and then I get stuck in a rut and if I don’t get a book right away it’ll be months that go by without reading. So several months ago I resolved to start reading again (read instead of Facebook)… it’s been working well! I don’t miss Facebook… I catch up with it quickly and read for a short time in the morning and evening. I love that time of day. Getting lost in a book… there is just nothing like it!
Who are some of your favorite authors? Let us know (either by commenting on this blog at the top of the post you’ll see a (it will have a number in it if there is already a comment, or using the Contact Me link at the top):
Click on it, and type your comment! Or comment on Facebook!
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I love January! It’s when the letters confirming your reservation at the Island Inn are received. Yay! It gives you something to look forward to for the upcoming months. What could possibly be better than that? If you haven’t made your reservations yet, I would give them a call tout de suite (immediately)! The inn fills up quickly, so be sure to have your room reserved!
The Island Inn located on Monhegan Island, Maine is such an amazing place to stay. It’s been around since 1907 and has withstood the test of time. (Part of the inn has been around since 1816 when it was known as the Pink House, then it was added on to – currently there are 32 guest rooms). The rooms are wonderful (and very clean!), whether you have a meadow view or ocean view, they’re both amazing! The meadow view room sees a sunrise, and the ocean view, well, you can guess what they see!
Check out their website – so much great info and beautiful photos!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
Today is a day off for Fred. Yay! So a day off for me as well ;)
I wanted to take this time to thank Fred for all his thoughts and ideas that go towards making this blog even better… you’re the best!
You too Charlie! I know you help just as much, hee hee…
Everyone have a great day and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow!
Charlie… he knows how to spend his time wisely… I caught him in the sunroom taking a cat nap. You know that feeling when you’re in the sun, it’s so relaxing and your head gets heavy, eyes start to droop and then either your head does that bobble thing (like Charlie) or you just set it down and give in. Here he clearly gave in, ha ha…
Notice he doesn’t look too furry in this photo… this was after he had pancreatitis and was on a special very low fat food. It changed the way he looked entirely. He is now on a different very low fat food but one that allows his hair to look fluffy and wild. He loves that!
So do we Charlie! Have a great Sunday!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
Fred and I were on our way home the other night and as we passed Northbridge Park in Charleston, we saw the most amazing sunset. The park has recently been created and WOW is it ever nice. We walked out on the dock to get this shot. This sunset was spectacular. We weren’t the only ones that pulled over! I swear I could take photos of beautiful sunrises and sunsets forever!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
Charlie and I were on our way home from a morning walk and just look at the light coming through the moss in the tree! It stopped me in my tracks. Luckily I had my trusty phone with me! Beauty is everywhere, be sure to take the time to look for it ;)
Catch you back here tomorrow!
Nextdoor.com! A free, private, social network for your neighborhood! If your neighborhood isn’t one of the 49,000 that have already enrolled it is too easy to set it up. Truly! I did it in just a few minutes for my parents.
As you can see in their image above, when you first go to their site, you enter your address and an email address. You will know in a few seconds whether or not your neighborhood is already included in the 49,000. No worries if not, it’s simple to set up. You can see posts from anyone from your neighborhood or from nearby neighborhoods, BUT you cannot view neighborhoods that are not in your vicinity. It’s a good radius (in case of lost pet, etc.) so no worries there!
This site has gotten so much positive response from our neighborhood. It’s perfect for notifying others of a break in, or other concern, as well as a lost pet! Are you looking for a reliable contractor? All you have to do is ask, and neighbors respond with who they would (and in some cases would not!) use and any special info about the company/individual.
Here is a blip from their website about Nextdoor:
Nextdoor is the private social network for you, your neighbors and your community. It’s the easiest way for you and your neighbors to talk online and make all of your lives better in the real world. And it’s free.
Thousands of neighborhoods are already using Nextdoor to build happier, safer places to call home.
People are using Nextdoor to:
Nextdoor’s mission is to use the power of technology to build stronger and safer neighborhoods.
Pretty cool, huh? Read more about Nextdoor!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
Wow has this year ever flown by! This completes year three of my daily blog… tomorrow begins YEAR FOUR! Woohoo! For those of you who are thinking HOW DOES SHE DO IT (ha ha)? I schedule my posts ahead of time. It’s the only possible way for me to fit in 7 posts a week. I have met the coolest people because of this blog. I have become friends with people who I have yet to meet, but feel like I know. I have had some wild, crazy, nice, wonderful in every way things happen (thank you EB, RA, JB, BB, JD and on and on and on)… you have all touched my heart in the most wonderful, positive, surprising, crazy ways. I am super blessed and thankful for all of you who take the time to read my posts. If there is ever anything (G rated, ha ha) that you would like me to cover, just let me know via the CONTACT me link at the top!
Here’s wishing you the best New Year’s Eve ever, the happiest New Year’s Day and a safe, healthy and happy new year all year long!
Do you have a wish you would like to make? Well the people at Times Square Alliance can make that happen. If you’re in NYC then you can visit the wishing wall in person, otherwise you can submit your wish for 2015 and it will be printed on confetti that will drop at midnight! How cool is that? Click HERE to submit your wish!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
Holidays and vacations have a way of taking the energy right out of you! Don’t fight it! If you need a nap, take Charlie’s advice and find a sunny spot, and take a cat dog nap, you’ll have so much energy if you do!
Give in! Catch you back here tomorrow!
Ahhhh, yesterday you saw Charlie at 5 months, you could tell he would be fuzzy, but it takes a while for it to happen. This is a photo of Charlie at 5 years. What a joy he is! He has trained us very well, ha ha…
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Awww, what a sweetie… a photo before he grew into all his hair, ha ha… I look back at these photos and he was so tiny (except for his huge feet)! This is the sweetest dog ever. Quirky, ahhh, yes! But sweet with a capital S!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM OUR HOUSE TO YOURS!
May this be a year of happiness, health, love and peace for all!
Do your part to make it happen!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
barbara, fred & charlie
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