Thursday, July 13, 2023 Mostly Cloudy Windy Humid Rain Expected 89 Degrees 2:45 p.m.

The summer time heat has arrived here in Oak Ridge. We are to expect temperatures in the 90’s for the next few days, and the oppressive humid, muggy air to go along with it. Of course the summer Thunderstorms will be popping up here and there in East Tennessee. When looking at other parts of the country, we are in a beautiful place here. No complaints at all.

Tina bought a “blue light” and plugged it in the kitchen. this is to draw any bugs, flies, etc to it and then kill them. I think she forgot to tell this pesky fly that has made its’ home in the living room, right by my desk and the front windows. I have an old fashioned fly swatter and am trained to use it. The fly has had lessons in how to avoid the fly swatter, and the arm and hand of the person using it. This is day two of our fight. Sierra, who should be going after the fly, seems to ignore it totally. Of course, the fly stays away from her.

All the sales are on now, al tho Amazon’s Prime Days are over, the other stores are still having sales. So the school supplies are out and the school shopping has started. Here, a lot of the schools start the first part of August. I think the 8th. I understand that tennis shoes are expensive, especially for the kids doing sports. Some up to $200.00 to $400.00. That is for a pair that come from a shoe store and not Walmart type stores. I imagine the rest of the wardrobe would be expensive also. Then there is the school supplies, like lap tops, etc. What ever happened to pen and paper, binders and note books? Pencil sharpeners and erasers? Parents need to hit megabucks just to buy the school supplies and clothes for their kid.

Quote of the day: “God can help you find the sunshine inside yourself so you can laugh again. No matter where you are He is with you.” My calendar

Have a great rest of your Thursday. Make it a cheerful, productive, adventurous, cool and fun day

Blessings

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Sunny Clear Breezy Warm 86 Degrees 4:27 p.m.

Another beautiful day here in Oak Ridge. Very little humidity and that is awesome. I understand that we will start back in the rainy, humid weather tomorrow. I sure have enjoyed the cool nights and dry days. WE got down to 59 last night and that was awesome.

Today has been quiet. Well, at least this afternoon has been. It seems like everyone lawn mowing service was out mowing lawns today. Not ours as he did ours last Friday. In fact our four Town Homes had their lawns all done last Friday or Saturday so our front yards are looking spiffy. Everyone here in Green Village Estates, or what we call “the Village”, keeps their yards looking nice, neat and clean. We don’t have A Homeowners Association and all here do just fine. That puts a smile on our faces.):

Quote of the day: “One of my favorite ways to encourage others is by writing a quick note. Usually I jot something down on a silly carton I’ve seen somewhere. The message doesn’t have to be long. Brief and sincere notes can uplift the receiver as much as a bouquet of flowers.” My Calendar

Have a great rest of your Tuesday. Make it a positive, productive, pleasurable, promising and fun day.

Blessings

Monday, July 10, 2023 Sunny Dry Breezy Warm 84 Degrees 4:52 P.M.

I hope y’all had a great a weekend as we did. Playing with dogs is the most fun and we enjoyed our Dog Sitting days. Baby Dallas in now 18 weeks old and weighs in at 37.5 pounds. she is so cute, fun, playful, well behaved, soft, cuddly and would like to be a lap dog. Unfortunately, no one has a lap big enough to hold her. She likes feet. Tammy said to watch our toes as she likes to chew on them. We didn’t have the toe problem. However she loves to sit on your feet, stand on your feet, lay on your feet and even walk on your feet. Dallas likes to have tummy rubs and be brushed. She likes to chew on anything she thinks she can so has to be watched. her and a two year old have a great deal in common.

Murphy, the only mail of the bunch, is very busy guarding everything and every one. He keeps the “girls” in line and is Dallas’s playmate as he will play with her, even instigates it half the time. He make the other two behave and breaks up any quarrels over toys. I guess it is his Harem to rule. Lacy is the Princess and enjoys sleeping in late, being petted, playing with her ball, playing fetch and being made over. Finley is the aggressive one who loves to play fetch and tug-of-war. She will growl at any of the other dogs who get in her way with the game of fetch. She also likes tummy rubs, being brushed and petted. She could do nicely without Dallas but is starting to play with her a little. Considering Murphy and Lacy are miniatures Schnauzer and Finley is dachshund and Shelty, they play and get along quite well. Dallas is very gentle with them.

Weather has turned very nice and dry. I do so appreciate it after all the muggy days.

Quote of the day: “I’ve reached the age where it’s harder and harder to think of my body as a temple, it’s more like a building project that got out of control!)” My Calendar

Have a great rest of you Monday. Make it a joyous, cheerful, energetic and fun day.

Blessings

Thursday, July 6, 2023 Partly Sunny Breezy Warm Humid 77 Degrees 5:42 p.m.

How time flies when one is having fun. I have been on the phone most of the afternoon so am late at getting this out. It is nice to catch up with family so enjoyed talking to them. All are doing well even though the summer heat persists in Texas, Arizona and Nevada. Also Kansas has experienced bad weather but all is well there.

Here, we have had our afternoon shower. That does save on the watering bill as all plants have been well watered. The bird bath is full so the birds, squirrels and chipmunks can all drink and even have a bath if they desire. Thanks to the rain the water seems to be fresh daily.

Tomorrow starts the dog sitting at Jerry’s. It should be so much fun with Dallas being a puppy and the other three not puppies but half or less Dallas’s size. She romps and plays with them, Murphy being her best playmate. The other two tend to get a bit grumpy when she gets a little rough. We enjoyed all their antics on the 4th so am looking forward to spending a couple days with them.

That being said, there won’t be a blog tomorrow, but Monday I will give a full report on all the fun. I hope they leaves lots of towels out so I can dry Dallas off when she comes in after playing in the rain. She loves the rain. The other three prefer being dry so don’t go out in it unless absolutely necessary.

Quote of the day: “All we can take with us to heaven is what we leave behind in the lives we touch.” My calendar

Have a great rest of your Thursday. Make it a patient, calm, cool and fun day. Make your Friday and weekend Safe, healthy, enjoyable, sociable and fun.

Blessings