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Thursday, June 4, 2020

Thoroughly Poetic and Thankful Thursday #23


Today we join Two  SPOILED CATS 
Angel Sammy and Teddy for their poetic pictorial poem.


Here is today's inspiration



Imaginary or real 
I do not know
The glow, the sparkle
puffy clouds..
The warm yellow light on 
 crescent shape sail.
All give me a feeling quite surreal.


Today I'm joining Brian's House for 2Thankful Thursday.
Hosted by Brian 
I am so very happy and thankful to announce we were able to Dine on the Patio  at our very very favorite Saturday lunch spot last week, Seaboard Cafe.  Seaboard is a small, intimate cafe.  Combination of about 25  2 and 4 set tables inside.
And at least  the same number outside.
  It was the first time we have actually eaten in away from home since late March.  We were so very worried about Rick and Staff during the closure.
Happy to see them back.  

These 2 pictures from 3 or 4 years ago.  
However just wanted to see where
their patio dining.  Only about 1/2 of the tables were set up 
on Saturday.
Saturday there were no napkins or condiments on the table.
All staff were masks and gloves but their joy to be back 
serving the loyal customers was obvious.



Garfield Carton below is in honor of
our Hosts today
Teddy King of Baconia  and Angel Sammy two Ginger-men

Garfield Comic Strip for May 29, 2020






Wednesday, June 3, 2020

In Pursuit of Flavors: Salads

I thank Da Phenny and Chef Shoko for 
hosting.


Today I'd like to share a very berry salad recipe
I rec'd from my favorite Jersey Girl Chelle
Several years ago she moved to Florida to 
look after her parents.  She made this
salad recently.  It was a big time hit with all.

Four Berry Spinach Salad
I forgot to include the walnuts in the ingredients photo.
I toasted walnuts and slivered almonds.  What a delicious
salad.  


Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Happy Tuesday Tale of staying busy

During our stay at home experience I have read a lot.
Started sorting thru photo albums that were at my Parent's home.
I finally felt comfortable going the the Dollar store in search of 
some jigsaw puzzles.  I was Puzzled to discover they only had puzzles for
children.  Of course I bought a kitty puzzle. 



 It was only 48 pieces...LOL so I paced myself as I assembled it.  I also have a larger one of Minnie Mouse...YES I'll share when I do it.
Once I conquer kiddy puzzles I look for some adult puzzles. 
I have  perfect place to work on puzzles and sort photos.  
My husband had a huge cabinet built in his train room to store lots of boxes. In  the center of the cabinet, we set up our vintage turntable (early 1980's) it plays vinyls/radio combination.


As I mentioned on Thankful Thursday, today at 10 AM
JUNE 2, 2020 we are getting our very first haircuts since mid February.
Needless to say we are giddy with gleefulness.
And excited to catch up with Debra...she also is heavily involved in
TNR and fostering.

Last Tuesday we had eye appts that had been postponed from April.
Judging by their protocol, I expect 
today's 2 pm, appointment for my routine dental visit to be a new experience.
From the little bit I was told on the phone, I understand, it is thorough.

I AM FINE WITH THAT.  

So all this being said I might be MIA for several hours today.



Monday, June 1, 2020

Awww Monday Sparks with Kat and a funny







Please call my dad and tell him it’s time to turn on AC.
I had to find a fan, and stretch out on the cooler (but hard & uncomfortable) wood floor.
Do I look happy? 😼

❤️ Kat Your Feline Nephew



Dearest Nephew Kat, you look happy but I think a Kool Kat will be a happier Kat!!!!!
Aunty has had the A/C on for some time
Maybe as soon as I  get my furs cut I'll be cooler.
Here is a Garfield carton that I think you might appreciate
Lovingly your Aunty HiC


Garfield Comic Strip for April 27, 2020

Sunday, May 31, 2020

Sunday: Peas on Earth



Highland United Methodist Church
has a Community Victory Garden called Peas on Earth
It has a very sophisticated watering system and is tended by
church members and the surrounding community.
Read about it HERE
They donate ~2,000 pounds of food a year.
These photos were taken in early April.  

Taken on Ridge Road


Raleigh Moravian Church