It’s been a doozy of a week. Tropical Storm Debby definitely has overstayed her (un)welcome! The stress of these weather events (around the country, not just Charleston SC) takes their toll for sure. I’m writing this on Wednesday where it is still raining and the threat that Debby will make landfall somewhere near Charleston is a possibility.
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Ziti. Especially a quick ziti is pure comfort food. Comfort food when you need it like during the threat of 20-30″ of rain from a tropical storm. I figured if I whipped this together, we would have dinner for the week (it’s supposed to rain for days). Pulled it out of the oven and AHHHHH. Yum! Too good! (There is another recipe link I’m sure you’ll appreciate!) Here’s the recipe:
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What an exquisite place to watch the birds be so happy. Really, to watch all animals be in their element. The rabbits, chipmunks, skunks, wild turkeys and of course, the occasional bear (which I have yet to see, but Fred has seen). I’ve heard about their sitings, and one was very close. We’ve been close enough to smell them (smells like a wet dog, which some people can’t smell it, me included – but Fred can, whew!). We’ve seen fresh piles of doo… the ground freshly dug where they likely dug up a bee’s nest (I had no idea), fresh claw marks near an apple tree, the list goes on. You learn so much! #YOAHBEAR
Continue reading “From the Archives – Bird Watching at The Swag!”This is a WordPress writing prompt. List 30 things that make you happy. Here goes (in no particular order):
What make YOU happy? Update: apparently pizza makes me very happy as I have it listed twice! 😂
Catch you back here tomorrow!
We fell in love with this poster so long ago, after we lost our first Jack Russell Terrier. We saw this in the window at the Farnsworth Museum. What a treasure. Since that time very dear friends who know Jamie sent us the poster with an inscription and a JRT digging, which is exactly what Charlie looked like when he would get to digging in the yard for something.
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Many people are starting to downsize and build smaller homes. I read about the latest trend (and the trend to do away with excessive hallways to maximize space). I think a lot of people think they’re sacrificing so much by not having a large home. This plan shows that you can have your cake and eat it too! Small, yes. Livable, absolutely!
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I applaud those who can come up with an excellent sandwich (other than PB&J, cheese and lettuce, bologna & muenster, etc.) Something a bit different yet adds a touch of WOW. This mighty little sandwich was a delight. It was the tastiest blend of flavors, some expected and some unexpected. Absolute perfection and available nearby!
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Mariella Bisson. Her paintings are a delight to the senses. Her waterfall paintings provide a sense of calm and hung in any room create a zen-like atmosphere, perfect for relaxing. You can almost hear the waterfall can’t you? Read on for the exhibition info…
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The view from my window… It’s a beautiful house, don’t get me wrong, but I think it’s a little close. I love looking out and seeing this but, things aren’t always what they seem, are they?
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I love this painting in so many ways. Charlie, looks exactly like he used to when he would come into the sunroom and jump up on one of the teak chairs where he would bask in the sun and ultimately take a nap. Oh, the life of Charlie – it was good.
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There is a wonderful restaurant in Johns Island, South Carolina (Charleston outskirts) that needs to be applauded for their extremely good salad (and oh, their salmon is out of this world and I’m not a big salmon eater!) – it’s a small place (good to make a reservation) with excellent food. It’s consistently good, which is so important!
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Janette Jones. A wonderful artist from California. I featured Janette back in 2017, a wonderful oil painting with geraniums – beautiful! I love the happiness of this painting, fabulous colors, beautifully painted flowers, so you know what they are without every single detail.
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It’s hard to imagine how some artists are able to capture the little things about an animal without ever meeting them. Charlie had a funny sit, we called it his “old man sit”. He would sit like this when very relaxed. This is one of the treasured pieces we have of Charlie. We always have our eye on him…
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House plans. I love them and I’m finally getting around to featuring another one. I think this plan has so much curb appeal. I love the peak and the Tudor influence. The porch is so different, so inviting! I love the lowness of it, no spindles/railings it’s just lovely! Read on, because the interior is just as fabulous as the exterior!
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The need for COOL. The hot days of summer are upon us. I’ve been sharing some cooler main dishes, but a little something sweet is always nice (although it’s hard to beat watermelon, cherries, strawberries and cantaloupe right now!) – if you’re looking for something quick and delicious that you may already have the ingredients for (2) keep reading!
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