This 'n That Thursday

Mindlessness:

• I have a job interview later this morning.  Could be interesting.
• I need to dash out and buy some stockings.
• It's humid here today, and I am not looking forward to said stockings.  Or the suit jacket either.
• Wish me luck.
• I am down another 3 pounds.  Wheat free living is the life for me.
• My nephew plays football for the school my brothers attended.  I hope to go to every game.  They need more cowbell, though.
• I am the big sister to my brothers, but they are basically my mentors.  They are incredible men.
• I cannot wait to change my car tags.  I can see all the Tennessee cops eyeing this old yankee gal with her Connecticut plates.  
• FYI: I have taken the steps to re-register the car, it just takes time.
• I am having dinner with a college suitemate, her parents and her daughter on Saturday night.  I am thrilled.
• Oh yeah, this daughter is also my god daughter.  Thrilled.
• Okay.  Gotta go get some stockings.  Go get my game face on, and get this day under way.
• Have a great day, everyone.  Be safe.

Hump Day Haiku

the little chapel

mama's art class creation

primitive at best

Tuesday Text: Parentexting™

Back-to-school shopping with The Baby Bird:

Only, The Baby Bird is already back to school.

And I have no business buying any new shoes for myself.

So I left those cute boots and shoes in the store.

Sigh.

Monday Morning Musings

• I went to a new church yesterday that has a great vibe.
• My babies are starting their senior year of college this week.  How did that happen?
• I may be the only person on the planet who is not on Pinterest.
• I am worried about New Orleans.  Any category storm is going to be bad.
• That being said, I hope we get some of that rain here in Middle Tennessee.
• Bacon may be the world's most perfect food.
• I think Dora agrees with that assessment.
• There are a lot of hot air balloons around here.
• We have a vineyard nearby, and I have not even been there yet.
• What does your week look like?

This 'n That Thursday

Meh

• I am not a fan of paisley.
• There is a farm down the road that grows the world's best cucumbers.  They are my new crack.
• I had art class last night.  I am not an artist, but I am going back for another one soon.
• I have never done crack.  Or smoked it.  However you "do" it, I haven't.
• I am a big fan of plaid, however.
• I feel sorry for Prince Harry, and I'm glad there were no cell phones when I was in my 20's.
• I have finally started watching "Downton Abbey."  What took me so long?  And, when is season 2 going to be available on Netflix?
• I think Robin Roberts on "Good Morning America" may be one of the most courageous and grace-filled woman there is.  She is gearing up for a bone marrow transplant next month, and she never skips a beat. 
• I hate cancer.
• In addition to cukes, radishes are also high on my list.
• My email is having all kinds of issues.  And Mercury isn't even in retrograde.

You?

Hump Day Haiku

direction sense of

i have absolutely none

good thing for dora

Tuesday Text: Parentexting™

Empty nest pangs from across the miles:

sigh

Monday Musing Mishmash

• I finally saw that Honey Boo Boo show the other day.  What a train wreck.
• What's the big deal about those Fisker cars?  I saw one the other day, and the guy driving it had a mullet haircut.  Ugh.
• I am running another half marathon in November.  I think I'd better start training.
• I want to go back to Italy.
• I had lots of interesting conversations this weekend because of my new hat.  Thanks Daryl!!

• I went to Target yesterday for a drill and a bucket.  It took me three trips to get all the stuff in the house when I got home.  That place is dangerous.  Oh, and I got a pink drill.
• Here is a little something to get you through the day:

• Tell me something funny.

This 'n That Thursday

Blather:

• I have lost 7 pounds since I moved back to Tennessee.  This is a very good thing. 
• Living without wheat is not as hard as you think, and I feel amazing.
• I have a lot more to go, but 7 pounds is a good start.  
• Dora is slimming down, too.  We do a lot of walking and stair climbing.  A lot.
• I wish everyone would leave that Kristen Stewart alone.  You'd think she was the first actress to do that.  
• I have a meeting with a new doctor today.  
• My cancer diagnosis may have been was a blessing in disguise.
• I'm going to my nephew's football game tomorrow night.  So excited.  My brothers went to the same school.
• I hear the east coast may be in for a rough winter.  heh
• Have you ever had kimchi?  It's my new favorite food item.
• Also?  My coffee press is the bomb.
• Are you sufficiently bored?
• What are you up to these days?

Tuesday Text: Parentexting™

Mama learns how to do things on her own:

Are you on Instagram yet?  It's the bomb!

PS--  Here is what I transferred from my laptop to my phone:

I so clever.  Right?

(My brother's zen garden in Franklin, TN)

Monday Morning Musings

Apologies in advance for the rambling...

• Seeing a gentleman in a seersucker suit on an August morning makes me smile.
• One of the main reasons I decided to come back to Tennessee was because of the lower cost of living and the improved lifestyle.  It is working.  But I do miss my friends.
• I did, however, accept a dinner invitation for last night.  It was lovely.
• Part of today is going to be dedicated to getting my car registered.  gah
• I am also at work amassing my new medical team.  This is actually interesting.
• Oh, and a new hair person.
• It was 57 degrees here yesterday morning.  In Tennessee.  In August.  
• I live across the street from Whole Foods.  It is both a blessing and a curse.  Their homemade pimento cheese is my latest obsession.
• I am also obsessed with Shark Week.
• And Wheat Belly.
• And I am feeling so grateful for all my blessings.
• You?

Hump Day Haiku

boxes all unpacked

cable and internet? check

mama takes a break

Tuesday Text: Parentexting™

As I continue to unpack and tweak things in my my new abode, I was whining telling the kids about some of my challenges.  One of which is finding someone to come do a little "honey-do" list I have been amassing noting on a little pad of paper.  Please see below the sage advice from my newly-minted 21 year old son.

I think he just may be all right after all.

Oh, and the handyman cancelled on me.

gah

Monday Morning Musings

Blather:

• You have to walk up three flights of stairs to get to my townhouse.  I am regaining some muscle.
• Lots of change in this move back to Tennessee.
• Dreading the DMV.
• Church shopping is interesting.  I have to keep perspective that I will never replace St. Paul's on the Green.
• Dora gets her stitches (deer kick) out this morning.  She is excited, but she doesn't know why.
• I get cable and Internet tomorrow.  I am excited, and I do know why.
• The local farmers' market here in Franklin is amazing.  
• I think I may be allergic to my sisal rug.
• My favorite vitamin is D3.
• New food obsession these days: vidalia onions.  I work them into every meal.  Yes, breakfast was egg whites, vidalia and broccoli.
• Did I mention that I get cable tomorrow?  I love listening to NPR, but I want to watch the olympics instead of listening to them.  gah
• Have a great Monday.  What are you doing?

This 'n That Thursday

Settling in...

• I am loving my new digs in Tennessee.
• Annie was so awesome to come for the drive and help me organize.
• Sweet Dora is getting adjusted to being a southern hound dog now.
• I am discovering how much I have missed the food here.
• I need to step up my cardio. A lot.
• Pimento cheese and barbecue are my momentary obsessions. So, yeah, cardio.
• I like change, but sometimes you need to just stop the busywork and take it all in.
• Today I shall organize my desk.  After the appropriate procrastination planning.
• I am also going to tackle my shoes.  And resolve to stay away from the shoe store.
• It's coming together: