Sunday, August 30, 2026

May 2026 Randoms

 Dirt cup desserts are a fun treat 😋


This is a funny picture that a girl drew for John on his mission, an ode to his love of Fortnite and his desire to find a girlfriend/wife who will enjoy watching him play it. Good luck with that, John! 😆

I was walking in my neighborhood one day and found a dog walking in the street with his leash trailing behind him. I was able to reunite him with his owner after some effort. He was a 1-year-old named Blizzard, and he was a sweetheart. I miss having a dog.


My dad sent me this picture of him and his brother, my Uncle Sterling. I haven't seen Sterling in person in over three decades.

I enrolled in an online paraprofessional program to heighten my library skills and credentials. I plan to start it this fall.

I was delighted to find this old-school list in a library book! This is from my high school days, and one of my high school classmate friends is on this list.

David made a big batch of popcorn for a movie night. 😋

He also made delicious waffles for breakfast on Mother's Day.



He had made homemade huckleberry sauce (the huckleberries were from Montana) to go with them. It was a delicious treat!


I stream scapes from YouTube almost every day. I love the views and the relaxing background noise they provide.

Roses, rain, gardens, books, candles? Yes, please! 😍😍😍

Hi!

I want to watch this, so I took a screenshot to remind myself. Moses is one of my favorite people from the scriptures.

A sweet blast from the past from our Iowa City days. Sometimes I really miss having little kids.

A car from Montana at the temple

Temple spire

Ivy-covered stone chimney at the library. If only it still had a matching fireplace; wouldn't that be cozy! 

Mood

Sam getting a haircut. I couldn't resist snapping a pic. He's still my lil' boy!

Last morning of seminary at my friend Sara's house. I'll miss it being at her house (which is just a short drive away) and her being a teacher.

Another blast from the way past, this one from 2010 at a Red Sox game. My mom looked so young! Sam did too. 😄

Things I'd bought for America's upcoming 250th: a commemorative Yankee Candle, a puzzle, and a set of U.S. trivia cards.

Some honey from the comb from David's hives.

I like the way my hair was waved and curled on the sides. Sometimes it comes out perfectly. Other times, not so much. Shoulder-length hair or just past the shoulders is my favorite length.

Another nice view, courtesy of YouTube 😍

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Wisdom, Humor, and Inspiration in May 2026

 Saddle up!

One of the many benefits of traveling...



I continue to be a pen and paper aficionado, and this is one of the reasons...

These are the planner pages I use—they're pictured below, only I use the one-page-a-day ones.
I can't tell you how much keeping a daily planner habit helps me to stay on track. I've been using Franklin Planner for over 25 years now. 💖


Thomas Jefferson is a good example of getting things done, both smaller things as well as some very, very big things!




Easier said than done, Tina Fey. But she's right about not overthinking things. 


Attitude accounts for a lot!

LOL

The Constitution 101, just in case you were wondering. Sometimes we all need a refresher, even Political Science majors like myself. 😄 I love this awesome, inspired document and the freedoms it assures me in the greatest country on earth.

Monday, August 24, 2026

May Flowers + Other Beauties of Nature

 You know what April showers bring!


These tulips were so pretty as they bloomed. 😍


Some other flowers in my orbit that I took pictures of...

These roses were bedazzled with glitter on the edges. Mother Nature has gotten crafty! 

Cheerful daisy centerpieces at a luncheon at church.

An edible rose by any other name is just as delicious. 😄

The sunset skies seemed to get prettier as the days got longer...



I was walking on one of my favorite trails and saw this shiny, industrious little turtle on the side of the path, digging a hole (probably for its eggs?).

Do you see it?

 "I'm glad that I live in this beautiful world, Heavenly Father created for me."
I really am! 😊