Happy 4th of July eve. Traffic is flowing on the Oak Ridge Turnpike, more or less steady. There are so many heading out for the 4th of July long weekend. Weather here is cooperating as we have bright sunshine, a few puffy, white clouds drifting around,and it is warm, 88 degrees at 3:54 p.m. Gas prices are down a bit also and I am sure that helps with most cars.

As for us, Tina isn’t home from work as yet. She isn’t off work for another 4 minutes. Then she is coming home. It is warm so we are having grilled cheese sandwiches for dinner. Her request. I am fine with that as one pan to wash is great with me. She isn’t a summer fan so going out is not one of her things nor is eating real meals. M, I enjoy a well balanced meal at least once a day, and don’t mind the heat unless it gets in the upper 90’s and the humidity matches it. Then I melt into a sickly, whining, mess. so, summers are interesting around here.

Tomorrow we are supposed to go to Jerry’s for a gathering. For us, me, it depends on how I feel and how I can get around as I had PT today and they worked me pretty good. I was great when I got home Monday, but Tuesday I could hardly move. EVERYTHING HURT! So we shall see how it goes. Tina would like to postpone the 4th of July until maybe October when it is much cooler. I think that is about the time she is having back surgery. So, we will keep the 4of of July on July 4th, and enjoy it. I am sure that it will be more fun then back surgery.

She just called and said that she would be home around 5 as they just got slammed at work and she is staying to help out. She does get the overtime, and they get slammed a lot. Maybe more workers are needed.

Wah’s House Hold Hints: “If soup tastes very salty, a raw piece of potato placed in the pot will absorb it.”

have a great rest of your Thirsty Thursday. Maker it a safe, healthy, kind and fun day.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY ! MAKE IT FUN, SAFE, FRIENDLY, KIND, HELPFUL, AND BLESSED!

WOW! Half of the year 2025 is history and we are working on the second half of the year. So far, it has been a very busy, interesting, scary, stormy, political, and educational year. It will be interesting to see what the second half of this year brings.

Well, at the moment the sun is shining but there are very dark, gray clouds looming close by. We had a brief shower which is appreciated, but sure would like a good soaking shower as the ground, which was so soaked a couple of weeks ago, is not dry and wanting a good drink. the grass is showing bits of brown here and there. Here, most every place waits for rain to water their grass and such as normally there is rain once or twice a week and that is enough to keep it green and pretty. I think climate change has a bit to do with the rain not sticking to that schedule. it is 4:13 pm and 79 degrees. Much better then 99 like last week.

Are you all ready for the 4th of July? Traveling looks like it is in full swing with highways blocked and planes full, passengers filling the terminals. Everyone seems to be going someplace. We are staying home, going to Jerry’s on Friday, but that is like 25 minutes away. With all the traffic and crowds on the roads, beaches, lakes, etc, home and/or Jerry’s sounds like a pretty good place to be.

This is Wednesday morning, July 2nd, 2025

I got sidetracked yesterday by a long distance call with a friend, then Tina came home with dinner. So I am continuing this morning, and this may be it for the day as I have plumbers coming this afternoon. One never knows how long that will take.

Yesterday I had physical therapy and today I am feeling it, all over. as I progress with the therapy the more muscles and joints ache and hurt. It will be a slow going day, but I will get things done . Vacuuming both upstairs and downstairs is a must. Sierra has left clumps of fur all over the floors in each room. Ir is summer and she is getting rid of the excess fur. Tina has brushed her and brushed her, but she still sheds like crazy. So, me and the vacuum will be busy for awhile.

I have to remove all things from the powder room vanity as the plumber will be installing a new facet. Then in the master bath the toilet is in need of either a new flow valve or something. It wants to fill to the brim when flushed, then slowly gets back to its normal level. We shall see what the verdict is on that one. I need to make sure that there is nothing in his way so he is able to work in there. That room is postage size. A busy day for sure

Wah’s House old Hints: ” For help with hay fever season, combine 2 teaspoons of honey and 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water. Drink twice a day during the season. Using honey made by bees who have their hives locally is the biggest help.”

Have a great Wednesday. Make it a positive, cheerful, productive and fun day.

Blessings.

Today we are one week into Summer, and one week away from the 4th of July. We have had one week of 90 plus temperatures, humidity, and scattered thunderstorms, Flowers are blooming, everything is green and pretty. Mosquitoes are buzzing around as are the wasps, gnats and flies. The fleas and ticks are out hunting for fresh blood from the animals, and humans if they can manage any that don’t wear OFF!

But summer also brings out the swimming pools, beach towels, swim suits and sun screen. Flip Flops are the shoes of choice, and shorts and sleeveless tops the fashion of the season. Leisurely walks with the dog on the end of the leash, wanting to make the walk a lot less leisurely.

It is the time for soft ball, socker, golf, tennis, and pickle ball in the park. Trips to the zoo and the amusement parks are always fun, and exciting. Adventures to special places such as The Ark and Creation Museum, or The Builtmore make great learning as well as entertaining trips. The history and the beauty of each is spectacular. Maybe a trip to Graceland to see where Elvis Presley called home would also be a look into the music world. Speaking of music, a trip to Nashville, to The Grand Ole Opery and the Country Music Museum would be fantastic; So much to see and do all over Tennessee and Kentucky.

It is picnic season and grilling season. Fried chicken, potato salad, cold cuts, ribs, and baked beans. pickles, olives, salsa, and radishes. Ice cream and cookies, cake and pie. All sorts of good foods to cook up and enjoy outside at the picnic table or a blanket on the grass, under a big shade tree. Don’t forget the pitchers of ice tea..Southern sweet, or just with a fresh slice of lemon.

Time to get back to this Friday and what is going on now. Dinner this evening will be salmon, angle hair pasta and a veggie. ice cream bar for desert. Not bad for a Friday evening supper.

Wah’s House Hold Hints; You cannot live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you. The joy comes from knowing you are able to do that something for someone.

Have a Fantastic Friday, and weekend. Make it cheerful, adventurous, productive and fun.

Blessings

Very Cloudy, slight breeze, 91 degrees, Heat Advisory, and chance of Thunder Storms. A summer day in East Tennessee. I just came in and I can vouch for the total report plus it is very humid. I would say almost soupy. In here it is cool and comfortable, so indoors is the place to be.

the news is saying that we all need to go out and buy gold. the current price of gold is way out of my budget. Google says that it is #3,330.00 per ounce. I can’t see anyone on a working wage running to buy gold at the moment. They were saying that the world is working on making one currency for all, and that currency will be gold. I guess Musk should hurry up ad get those rockets to Mars up and running as that may be where people will go homestead.

As I said I just got in. I went to PT, then to Kroger’s and filled up with gas and then bought a few groceries. I really didn’t need much but thought it better to go while I was out then to go Saturday when half of Tennessee will be there buying for the coming week, the weekend and what ever. Also we want to put a fancy filmy thing called Artscape, on the front storm door and hope that it will keep the birds from hitting it. One hit it so hard Monday that it killed him. That isn’t good. We like the door open as it lets in much needed light. But, you can see straight through the house to the back storm door, and looking across the Turnpike to the trees and shrubs. We think that the birds think they can fly through to that.

Last evening our neighbor brought over a big bunch of apples that they got from her mother’s place. We will have apples for awhile, for sure. I know that I will make applesauce, and maybe so tart things that Sandy Palmer use to make. They are good and easy. The apples are goo and sweet. I had one with breakfast.

Wah’s House Hold Hints: Parsley plants grown among roses will keep beetles away. A small amount of salt or tobacco sprinkled in the rows when you plant the garden will keep cut worms out.”

Have a great rest of your Thursday. Make it a gratifying, productive, happy and fun day.

Blessings