Sunday Reflections & Sunday Salon: 8/9/20

Aug 092020

Reading…
Watching the Grass Grow by Diane Michaels & Find Layla by Meg Elison

Listening To…
The Friendship List by Susan Mallery

Books Reviewed Last Week…
Finding Home by Corinne Joy Brown

Watching…
Last night I watched I Wish You Well with Ellen Burstyn and LOVED it!

In The Kitchen This Week…
Today I’m making a pot of Baby Lima Beans with Ham Hocks, not sure what I’ll make the rest of the week

New To Me Stuff:
I saw this new item, Starbucks Frappuccino Crafted With Cold Brew, Caramelized Honey Vanilla, yesterday and thought I’d try it, it was ok but I’ll stick with the Caramel flavor.

Today’s To Do List:
I have to wash my work clothes, and then plan on watching tv and listening to my audiobook and just relaxing.

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
Psalm 133:1

From the camera…
Yesterday my son Anthony and I decided we needed to get out of the house and do something (first time since Feb.) so we drove to the chain of lakes we used to go to with our Pontoon boat. It was great getting out of the house and seeing the lake and walking the boardwalk through the trees and water. Lots of good memories, we enjoyed it! Thankfully there were under 10 other people there in the whole park.

Ocklawaha Chain of Lakes
The photo is of Lake Harris
The other lakes that link together are:
Little Lake Harris, Lake Dora, Lake Eustis, Lake Beauclair, & Lake Griffin

Sunday Reflections & Sunday Salon: 8/2/20

Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon

Aug 012020

Reading…
Still reading Zoya by Danielle Steele, a chapter or two at a time

Listening To Next…
Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West

Books Reviewed Last Week…
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

Watching…
A few days ago I watched Westworld because a friend said it was very good, it was and I’ll probably watch it again sometime

In The Kitchen This Week…
One Pot Taco Spaghetti
Chicken Zucchini Casserole
Honey BBQ Wings, Fries, Cole Slaw
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken & Veggies

New To Me Stuff:
I love my Instant Pot Omni Plus Air Fryer Oven but I’ve been finding a lot of air fryer basket recipes so I bought a Ninja Air Fryer. So far I’ve made wings, hot dogs, & grilled cheese. I LOVE it!!!

Today’s To Do List…
I work in the morning and then maybe take a ride, I’m starting to go a little stir crazy

Looking forward to…
All my favorite tv shows starting again

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7

From the camera…

My youngest grandson and I on our cruise to Mexico

Sunday Reflections & Sunday Salon: 7/19/20

Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon

Jul 192020

I’M A GREAT GRAMMY!!!!!!!

Jensen Joy
Born 7/16/20 @ 10:16 am
Weight: 8.11
Length: 20.5 in.

My son Jeremy, Grandson Jordan, & Baby Jensen Joy
Jensen is such an amazing Blessing!

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Reading…
Zoya by Danielle Steele

Listening To…
The Old Girls’ Network by Judy Leigh

Books Reviewed Last Week…
Bark Park! by Trudy Krisher

Watching…
Psych 2: Lassie Come Home I loved it! Sure wish the show would come back to tv

Binging Counting On. I’m catching up from where I stopped watching it

In The Kitchen This Week…
Not really sure yet, I’m going to buy a basket Air Fryer today & want to find some recipes to make this week

New To Me Stuff:
I didn’t try anything new last week

Today’s To Do List…
I worked this morning and now I’m just going to read, watch tv, and cook supper

Looking forward to…
Covid-19 to be OVER!

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from Him
Psalm 127:3

From The camera…

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My daughter in law (Mimi) with Jensen Joy

Sunday Reflections & Sunday Salon: 7/12/29

Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon

Jul 122020

Reading…
Finding Home By Corinne Joy Brown & Ginny McDonald

Listening To…
How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior

Books Reviewed Last Week…
Brave Girl, Quiet Girl by Catherine Ryan Hyde

Watching…
Yesterday

In The Kitchen This Week
Stephanie’s Slow-Cooker Stew, Brown Bread
Enchilada Casserole
Orange Spice Chicken
Sausage And Sauerkraut Pot

New To Me Stuff:
The only thing new to me is that I finally went and got my haircut, there was only the lady who cut my hair and one other employee but she was putting stock away and answering the phone and we all wore masks

Today’s To Do List…
Tv & reading since I’m still not going anywhere

Looking forward to…
Still no great grand baby but if she doesn’t go into labor by tomorrow evening she’s got an appt. to get and induction. I CAN HARDLY WAIT!!!

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:31-32

From the camera…

I can touch my tongue to my nose, can you?

Sunday Reflections & Sunday Salon: 7/5/20

Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon

Jul 052020

Reading…
Manatee Bay (6 short book series) by Hazel Taylor
Mrs Caldicot’s Cabbage War by Vernon Coleman (for book club)

Listening To…
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

Books Reviewed Last Week…
Cut and Run by Mary Burton

Watching…
I plan on watching Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey which I saw @ The Intrepid Arkansawyer and Gabby’s Gift

In The Kitchen This Week…
Chicken a la King because I didn’t make it last week
BBQ Meat Loaf Minis, Baked Potatoes, vegetable
Black Eyed Peas and Cornbread
Arby’s Grilled Chicken and Pecan Salad
Instant Pot/Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork sandwiches with coleslaw & fries

New To Me Stuff:
I tried the Grilled Cheese Burrito at Taco Bell, and it was SO GOOD!

Today’s To Do List…
Work this morning then home to relax until I go back to work tomorrow

Looking forward to…
Still waiting for a baby

A Favorite Bible Verse…
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14

From the camera…

I can’t wait until I can go back to this beach
It’s one of my favorites
I’ve never seen more than a handful of people there
It’s one of the closest beaches to me

Sunday Reflections & Sunday Salon: 6/28/20

Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon

Jun 282020

Reading…
Manatee Bay (6 short book series) by Hazel Taylor

Listening To…
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

Books Reviewed Last Week…
A Life Without Water by Marci Bolden

Watching…
Last night I was scrolling through Netflix and saw a documentary named Oceans. Anyone who knows me will tell you I LOVE anything to do with oceans and beaches, so today I plan on watching it

In The Kitchen This Week…
Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
Cheese Tortellini with Peas, Corn, and Alfredo Sauce
Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
Homemade Pizza
Chicken a la King

New To Me Stuff:
My son got a new garbage disposal for me and put it in yesterday
He also put up a bird feeder I bought

Last week I stopped at Publix to get a few things and saw Mayfield Premium Orange Pineapple Ice Cream and it looked good so I bought one, it had barely any taste at all 🙁

Today’s To Do List…
One load of laundry, tv, books, maybe go for a ride

Looking forward to…
Baby Countdown: 6 days!!!!

A Favorite Bible Verse…
And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away
Isaiah 43:1-3

From the camera…

I can’t wait until I can go back to the beach!!!

Sunday Reflections & Sunday Salon: 6/21/20

Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon

Jun 212020

Reading…
The Sand Dollar Inn (Manatee Bay Book 1) by Hazel Taylor

A Treasure to Die (A Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mystery Book 1) by Terry Ambrose

Listening To…
Brave Girl, Quiet Girl by Catherine Ryan Hyde

Books Reviewed Last Week…
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

Watching…
Last night I watched Change In The Air with Olympia Dukakis

In The Kitchen This Week…
Today I’m going to try a quick and easy recipe I found online:
Chicken A La King @PegCochran

New To Me Stuff:
Nothing exciting but last week I did buy a 120 pack of Incense because I ran out, an Olive Oil Sprayer because mine broke, a 100 ct. 3 – Compartment Biodegradable Plates to use for cookouts etc., 300 ct. Paper Plates that go in those plastic holders (anyone still use them besides me?) and a FurEver Love Calming Pet Bed for Kaiyo

Today’s To Do List…
Might be going to look for a new mattress. I loved my memory foam when I got it about a year and a half ago, but now I think I want a firmer one

Looking forward to…
Great grandbaby! She’s due in 13 days!!!!

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Exodus 20:12

From the camera…

Jaspurr

Sunday Reflections & Sunday Salon: 6/7/20

Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon

Jun 072020

Reading…
Zoo Story: Life in the Garden of Captives by Thomas French

Listening To…
Cut and Run by Mary Burton

Books Reviewed Last Week…
The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes

Watching…
From Here to Eternity for Food n’ Flix (because I’ve never seen it)

In The Kitchen This Week…
Sunday: Kobe Beef Hamburgers & Fries
Monday: Brown Sugar Pork Chops, Brussels Sprouts, applesauce
Tuesday: Oven Fried Chicken Chimichangas
Wednesday: Black Eyed Peas w/sausage & corn muffins
Thursday: Leftovers from Wednesday
Friday: Eggs, Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy
Saturday: ordering out

New To Me Stuff:
I’ve only eaten at Chick-fil-A few times because there isn’t one in the town I live in, but yesterday my son was driving by one and brought me a grilled chicken sandwhich and some waffle fries. I’ve always had the Polynesian Sauce on my fries but he also brought me 2 packs of the Chick-fil-A Sauce, and I LOVED it! Which sauce is your favorite?

Today’s To Do List…
Watch From Here To Eternity & Along Came Polly
Read and/or listen to my current books

Looking forward to…
New episodes of my favorite tv shows, I miss them

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.
—Galatians 6:7

From the camera…

I always see things in things

In this photo I see the bottom half of a face,
an upturned hand, a dolphin, the head of a pony

Do you see anything?

Sunday Reflections & Sunday Salon: 5/31/20

Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon

May 312020

Reading…
Zoo Story: Life in the Garden of Captives by Thomas French

Listening To…
The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes

Books Reviewed Last Week…
Break Shot: My First 21 Years by James Taylor

Watching…
Last week I was searching for a new series to binge watch and found The Durrells in Corfu on Prime Video. This series is based on Gerald Durrells book trilogy. I finished the series yesterday, which was short at only 4 seasons, and I loved it! I plan on watching What the Durrells Did Next soon, and reading his books.

In The Kitchen This Week…
Thinking about:
BBQ Meat Loaf Minis, pea salad & mac and cheese
Smoked Sausage Cajun Alfredo
Air Fryer Drumsticks with mashed potatoes & corn

New To Me Stuff:
Trader Joe’s Everything But The Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend

Today’s To Do List…
Going to the baby shower for my great grandbaby who is due July 4th

Looking forward to…
❤️ The baby ❤️

A Favorite Bible Verse…
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace
Ephesians 17

From the camera…

Sunday Reflections: 5/24/20

Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon

May 242020

Reading…
Zoo Story by Thomas French: A look at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo (recently re-named Zoo Tampa)

Listening To…
A Life Without Water by Marci Bolden

Books Reviewed Last Week…
None, as usual I’m behind on reviews

Watching…
Our Planet

In The Kitchen This Week…
This week I’m going to use what I have on hand to cook.
Easy Chicken Vegetable Soup (aka Pantry Soup)
Zatarain’s Dirty Rice (using ground turkey instead of ground beef)
Tortilla Pepperoni Pizza
Eggs, Sausage, Toast

New To Me Stuff:
We tried the Serious Bean Co. Sweet and Sassy Dr Pepper Baked Beans. Didn’t like them much 🙁

Today’s To Do List…
Working this morning and then just relax

Looking forward to…
Beauty Salons are opening up, I can’t wait to go get my hair cut

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy
Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked
Psalm 82:3-4

From the camera…
The last time we went to Ohio, we drove. I was taking photos out the window and saw something move on the dash, it was a reflection on my daughter’s phone of me taking the photos

Sunday Reflections & Sunday Salon: 5/10/20

Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon

May 102020

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Reading…
Unlocking: A Memoir of Family and Art by Nancy L. Pressly

Listening To…
Today I’ll finish Break Shot: My First 21 Years by James Taylor
and start Forever Is the Worst Long Time by Camille Pagán

Books Reviewed Last Week…
Feels Like Falling by Kristy Woodson Harvey

Watching…
Trying to decide which one to start binge watching.
Have you seen any of these? What do you think I should watch first?
Community, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Fargo

In The Kitchen…
I saw a recipe for Instant Pot Egg Salad that you don’t have to crack the eggs and thought I’d try it. I didn’t have a pan to fit in my Instant Pot so I ordered a Fat Daddio’s PRD-72 Round Cake Pan. It came yesterday so I’ll be trying the recipe soon.

New To Me Stuff:
I’m thinking about getting a Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker, if you have one let me know what you think about it

Today’s To Do List…
Hanging around the house

Looking forward to…
I sound like a broken record but I can’t wait to go to the beach and out to eat at a restaurant

A Favorite Bible Verse…
What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
Psalm 56:3-4

From the camera…

Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon: 5/3/20

Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon

May 032020

Reading…
I’ve been slowly reading Notes From A Public Typewriter by Michael Gustafson and Oliver Uberti, I should be finished with it today

Listening To…
Feels Like Falling by Kristy Woodson Harvey

Books Reviewed Last Week…
The Lonely Heart Of Maybell Lane by Kate O’Shaughnessy

Our Harlem: Seven Days of Cooking, Music and Soul at the Red Rooster by Marcus Samuelsson

Watching…
I have a few movies on my list to watch: Midnight In Paris, The Holiday, Knives Out

In The Kitchen…
Last night I made Spaghetti and tonight I’m going to make Corned Beef & Cabbage

New To Me Stuff:
I didn’t try anything new last week

Today’s To Do List…
As far as I know I’m just going to relax today, it’s been a long time since I’ve had a Sunday off work

Looking forward to…
Same thing I’ve been saying, I can’t wait to go to the beach and a restaurant

A Favorite Bible Verse…
For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign LORD. Repent and live!
Ezekiel 18:32

From the camera…

You sure can see some weird stuff while you’re in town

Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon: 4/25/20

Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon

Apr 262020

Outside…
Today the high is supposed to be 88° with a 20% chance of rain. But… yesterday my 2 cats woke me up a little before 3am and again at 5am, knocking on my bedroom door. Yes, you read that right, they were knocking on my door! There was a storm on it’s way and I guess the sensed it. Both of them and my dog, get scared when it storms. The cats run under my bed and Kaiyo wants to be held. I had to get ready for work though 🙁 so my son took Kaiyo into his room with him until he had to start getting ready for work

Reading…
Notes From A Public Typewriter by Michael Gustafson and Oliver Uberti, and it’s so good!

Listening To…
The Lonely Heart Of Maybell Lane by Kate O’Shaughnessy (about 2 1/2 hours left), and it’s so good too!

Books Reviewed Last Week…
Nobody Will Tell You This But Me by Bess Kalb

Watching…
Random shows and movies since my regular shows aren’t filming right now

Fit…
Steps are good, so is food 🙂

In The Kitchen…
Slow cooker Baby Lima Beans with Ham & Corn Bread Muffins
Spicy Chicken Patties with onion rings & baked beans
Blueberry Pancakes, bacon, & toast
Shredded BBQ Pork with baked beans & coleslaw
Teriyaki Chicken, mashed potatoes and corn
Vegetable Soup

New To Me Stuff:
Serious Bean Co. Sweet and Sassy Dr Pepper Baked Beans
I’ve already bought these but haven’t tried them yet, I will this week and let you know what I think

Today’s To Do List…
Same as always…work this morning and then home to do laundry, cook, read and watch tv

Looking forward to…
This virus being over so I can spend time with family, go to the beach, go for car rides

A Favorite Bible Verse…
For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.
1 Corinthians 1:25

From the camera…

❤ My daughter bought me this ❤

Have a great week everybody

Are you getting better at not touching your face?
I’m still struggling with that!

Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon, Sunday Post: 4/5/20

Sunday Post, Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon

Apr 052020

Linking up with:
Sunday Salon
Sunday Post

Outside…
The temps. today are supposed to be a high of 81° and a low of 59°, with a small chance of rain and a slight breeze. I can hear cats and chickens which is normal

Reading…
Today I’m going to start You Carried Me by Melissa Ohden

Listening To…
Almost finished with Nobody Will Tell You This But Me by Bess Kalb

Books Reviewed Last Week…
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

Watching…
Wonder Park has been in my Watch List for months so I plan to finally watch it today

Fit…
Step count is back up where it was but I’ve been eating worse, as most of us are

In The Kitchen…
Instant Pot Mango Salsa Chicken
One Pot Mac and Cheese
Ham, Stuffing, Green Beans
Fish Sticks, Fries, Pea Salad
Left over ham sandwiches

New To Me Stuff:
I love Mtn Dew Baja Blast & Mtn Dew Zero Sugar at Taco Bell so the other day when my son was picking up some groceries for me and saw them in the store in a 20 oz. bottles he bought me one of each to try. I liked the Baja Blast but the Zero tasted different to me than it does at TB. I think I’ll just stick with Code Red at home and get these when I go to Taco Bell.

Today’s To Do List…
Work this morning and then home to do laundry, cook, read and watch tv

Looking forward to…
Going to the beach with my daughter when it’s safe to leave your house and be around people

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong
1 Corinthians 16:13

From the camera…

For those of you who have never been near a cruise ship
those black things on the dock at the side of the ship near the bow are people

The ships are HUGE!!!

Sunday Reflections: 3/22/20

Sunday Post, Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon

Mar 222020

Sunday Reflections

Linking up with:
Sunday Salon
Sunday Post

Outside…
High of 88°, some afternoon clouds but mainly sunny, low of 61°

Reading…
Pomegranate Soup by Marsha Mehran

Listening To…
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

Books Reviewed Last Week…
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Watching…
I’m hooked on HGTV. Have been for many many years. I have about 10 shows in my watchlist but there are so many newer shows that I’ve never seen.. So, I’ll be adding quite a few to my list. Have you ever seen One Of A Kind, House In A Hurry, Boise Boys, Move And Improve, Love It And List It Too, Flip Side? There are a lot more that I haven’t seen so I’ll be watching a few episodes of each to see if I want to add them to my list. I may end up deleting some of the older shows.

Weekly Steps…
My steps have been down for a week or so. I need to work on bringing them back up

In The Kitchen…
Instant Pot Hamburgers & Air Fryer Fries
Brown Sugar Meatloaf
Classic Chicken Pot Pie
Pizza

New To Me Stuff:
Since I’m not going to the stores or anywhere other than work, I haven’t tried anything new

Today’s To Do List…
Working this morning and then again tonight

Looking forward to…
Life getting back to normal

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Always rejoice. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

From the camera…

The sign out by the road for Bob Evans Homestead and first Restaurant at the farm in Ohio near where I used to live

Taken in December

Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon, Sunday Post: 3/15/20

Sunday Post, Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon

Mar 152020

Sunday Reflections

Linking up with:
Sunday Salon
Sunday Post

Outside…
75° right now but the high is estimated at 89°

Reading…
Pomegranate Soup by Marsha Mehran

Listening To…
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

Books Reviewed Last Week…
Edith and the Mysterious Stranger: A Family Saga in Bear Lake, Idaho
Notes to My Son by Eric Lynn

Watching…
Katherine posted 5 Classic movies she wants to watch and now I want to watch 2 I’ve never seen:
White Heat (1949)
Key Largo (1948)

And since I’m now in the mood for classic movies, I also want to watch
Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
An Affair to Remember (1957) my all time favorite classic,

Fitness…
I’ve been eating to many carbs and not many veggies lately so I want to change that. When I lived out in the country I bought water in 20 oz. bottles (because we had a well) and I could easily keep track of how much water I was drinking. Since we moved and have city water I didn’t want to keep buying water so at the beginning of last month I bought a water bottle with time markers and a Fruit Infuser to make sure I’m getting enough water, and I love it!

In The Kitchen…
Taco Salad
Fish, baked beans, cole slaw
Air Fryer pork chops, applesauce, green beans
Sausage, eggs, toast
Tiller & Hatch Italian Style Stew with Chicken

New To Me Stuff:
I didn’t try anything new last week

Today’s To Do List…
Staying home and relaxing

Looking forward to…
It’s been almost a year since Man With A Plan aired and I’ve been missing it and wondering if it was going to be renewed. A few days ago I saw that it will be back on April 2nd, and I can’t wait! That show is hilarious!

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
Romans 12:12

Very important with what’s going on in the world right now

From the camera…

Another photo from my trip to Ohio

Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon, Sunday Post: 3/8/20

Sunday Post, Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon

Mar 082020

Sunday Reflections

Linking up with:
Sunday Salon
Sunday Post

Outside…
High is supposed to be 75°, sunny, & cloudy

Reading…
Notes To My Son by Eric Lynn

Listening To…
Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly

Watching…
Friday I watched And So It Goes with Michael Douglas & Diane Keaton and loved it! If you haven’t seen it and like movies that give you good feelings, watch it

I also want to tell you about a movie a friend of mine told me about named Remember. It was a very good movie from start to finish, but the ending? WOW! Shocked me more than any movie I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen a lot of movies. I paused the tv and just sat and stared at it for a while with bug eyes and mouth open! If you watch it please let me know what you thought

Weekly Steps…
Averaging 9,000-10,000 plus steps a day

In The Kitchen…
Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage (Hawaiian Style)
Slow Cooker Pork Loin in BBQ Sauce, shredded for pulled pork sandwiches
Taco Salad
Pork Chops, Applesauce, & The Best Classic Pea Salad

New To Me Stuff:
The other day I bought a new meat thermometer & food scale, both recommended by many food bloggers

Today’s To Do List…
Working this morning and might go to IKEA and out to eat

Looking forward to…
Having Saturday the 14th off because it’s been a while since I had a Saturday free

A Favorite Bible Verse…
“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

Matthew 25:37-40

From the camera…

I miss the mountains etc. where I used to live

You sure don’t see anything like this in Florida

Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon, Sunday Post: 3/01/20

Sunday Post, Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon

Mar 012020

Sunday Reflections

Linking up with:
Sunday Salon
Sunday Post
Stacking The Shelves

Outside…
70 °

Reading…
Clean Getaway by Nic Stone

Listening To…
The Library Book by Susan Orlean

Books Reviewed Last Week…
Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service by Gary Sinise

Watching…
My regular tv shows and I also want to watch the movie Where’d You Go Bernadette (on Hulu) I loved the book.

In The Kitchen…
Pork Chops and baked potatoes
Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos
Corned Beef & Cabbage

Looking forward to…
Having Thursday & Friday Off

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer
Romans 12:12

From the camera…

Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon, Sunday Post: 2/23/20

Kaiyo, Sunday Post, Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon

Feb 232020

Sunday Reflections

Linking up with:
Sunday Salon
Sunday Post

Kaiyo

On Feb. 3rd when I got home from work (I only work from 7-11:30 am) my dog Kaiyo couldn’t use her back legs. When she would try to walk her back legs would buckle. I called my son Anthony and told him what she was doing so he left work, came home, and we took her to the animal hospital. They checked her out and said she has Intervertebral Disc Disease. They kept her overnight to give her IV steroids and we picked her up at 4:30 the next afternoon. They gave me 2 different pills to give her. I took her back in a week and they said she was doing better but to keep giving her the pills until they were gone. The vet also gave me a walking harness for her for free! She’s walking better little by little so I’m hoping she keeps getting better until she’s back to normal. I had to keep her in a kennel when we weren’t home to begin with but now she can stay on the floor and I let her on the bed with me when I’m watching tv or reading. At night she stays on the floor. I don’t want her jumping off the bed and hurting herself. She goes back to the vet on the 10th and I’m hoping he says she’s doing very good. I’ll update you then. Thanks Tina for checking on her ❤️

Outside…
75° with big fluffy clouds in the sky, and not much of a breeze

Reading…
Clean Getaway by Nic Stone

Listening To…
Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service by Gary Sinise

Books Reviewed…
Forever and Ever, Amen: A Memoir of Music, Faith, and Braving the Storms of Life by Randy Travis

Watching…
Movies I plan on watching this week: The Farewell , The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, The Silence Of The Lambs, Terms of Endearment. The only one I’ve seen before is the last one, and that was when it first came out

Weekly Steps…
I averaged between 8000 and 9000 steps a day even with my aching knee

In The Kitchen…
I have no idea what I’m making for supper today

New To Me Stuff:
Fried Plantains. My husband loved them but I never tried them. My daughter in law fried some Friday night and I tried one, and was surprised that I liked them

Today’s To Do List…
Relaxing. My leg is bothering me again and I had to take a few days off it was so bad, but it’s not hurting so much now but I’m still trying to stay off of it and keep it propped up as much as I can

Looking forward to…
Going to the beach as soon as possible

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen

Hebrews 11:1

From the camera…

Last Sunday was the gender reveal for my great-grandbaby (my grandson Jordan’s baby)
The didn’t do pink/blue, they did purple/green
It’s A Girl! Due July 4th!
My daughter in law Susie made these Dino cookies
Aren’t they cute? And they were good too!

Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon, Sunday Post: 2/9/20

Sunday Post, Sunday Reflections, Sunday Salon

Feb 092020

Sunday Reflections

Linking up with:
Sunday Salon
Sunday Post

Outside…
High of 77° , low of 57°, cloudy & no rain

Reading…
Ok, so I was in a reading slump during the last part of ’19 and was looking forward to the new year, thinking the start of 2o2o would pull me out of it. Wrong! Right now I’m reading Healthy Air Fryer Cookbook: 100 Great Recipes with Fewer Calories and Less Fat by Dana Angelo White. I’m trying a cookbook, because a cookbook should do the job, right? Wrong! I’m also still reading Calico Confusion (Marjorie’s Cozy Kitten Cafe Book 1) by Katherine Hayton.

Listening To…
Forever and Ever, Amen: A Memoir of Music by Randy Travis

Books Reviewed Last Week…
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Watching…
Lots of my regular shows but also added The Biggest Loser (yes, it’s back for a new season) and can’t wait for Survivor to come back on. Premieres Feb. 12

Weekly Steps…
50,396 which is just over 10,000 steps for the 5 days I tracked

In The Kitchen…
I made In A Hurry Chicken Curry again. And again, it was really good!

New To Me Stuff:
I haven’t tried anything new that I can remember

Today’s To Do List…
My leg is acting up again. I worked yesterday and could barely walk on it which made my back start hurting too, so I’m taking the day off and just relaxing and hopefully they will be ok when I go back to work Monday

Looking forward to…
My leg not hurting

A Favorite Bible Verse…
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:8

From the camera…

My son and daughter (in law) with my new granddog Cooper

Aren’t they cute?

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