Day 150 of 365, Tuesday. Today has been quite an eventful day, and I had quite a few pictures to choose from. But, since this is a photo a day, I had to narrow it down to one. However, I can still talk about all the events. First of all, when I was leaving for work this morning, three little kittens were hanging out in the basket on our front porch. Just what we don't need, more abandoned kittens. Luckily, the mother cat returned and still nursed them. By the end of the day they had disappeared.
Then, my aunt called early very upset that one of her cats had died, the one I call Sweetie Pie. After trying all morning to call her back and couldn't get her, I left work early to check on her. After talking it over, we determined that she had not been attacked by anything, but died of natural causes. It happens with farm cats. By the time I left, she had calmed down quite a bit.
And lastly, but possibly most importantly, I have been remembering my grandmother today. When I was about 5 or 6, I distinctly remember asking her about her birthday. I can still hear her responding "The 30th of May." So today, in honor what would be her 104 birthday, I am celebrating with my version of a "cone of cream", a very small milkshake. Happy Birthday, Maw!
This photo is from the farm, near where Aunt Frankie buried Sweetie Pie. I think they are called Fire and Ice, and I just love them.
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
May 29, 2017
Sunday, May 28, 2017
May 28, 2017
Saturday, May 27, 2017
May 27, 2017
May 26, 2017
Day 146 of 365, Friday. For as long as I can remember, I have disliked driving over this bridge. Since it is a steel bridge, I always feel like I am going to slip and slide into the next lane. Lately, however, this bridge symbolizes the start of relaxation. I love to look over and see the Cape Fear river with the boats docked in the port. I wish we could spend more time here.
Thursday, May 25, 2017
May 25, 2017
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
May 24, 2017
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
May 23, 2017
Monday, May 22, 2017
May 22, 2017
Day 142 of 365, Monday. We are in store for lots and lots of rain over the next few days. The thunder started while I was still at my aunt's house, and so I went down to the barn to put the horse up early. I am always amused at what you see in this picture. Every day when she finishes eating, she tries to open the gate. I will never get tired of this.
Sunday, May 21, 2017
May 21, 2017
Day 141 of 365, Sunday. Donald and I got to spend a little time visiting Dottie, Ellie and Jackson today. We missed Patrick, but are glad he had the opportunity to go to Baltimore with his dad for an Orioles game. Jackson is so incredibly cute, and check out that dimple in his chin! I just wonder what he is pondering here.
May 20, 2017
Day 140 of 365, Saturday. Today was a good day. Donald and I reconnected with an old friend, one that we met shortly after we got married. Tim recently called Donald to let us know he got married and was having a marriage celebration backyard bbq at his house. Of course we wanted to go! I didn't take any photos while I was there, but it was so great to see him and meet his new wife. We also got to catch up with his parents, which was an added bonus. Anyway, I continue to get the signs to get over myself and my embarrassment about my legs. They will get better. There was a lady at the party battling ovarian cancer. She had lost all her hair, and I talked to at length about her prognosis. Again, I get it. Chill out.
This photo makes no sense with today's post. But since I didn't take any pictures at the party, here is a cute picture of Jolly Mon. He looks like he wears eyeliner.
This photo makes no sense with today's post. But since I didn't take any pictures at the party, here is a cute picture of Jolly Mon. He looks like he wears eyeliner.
May 19, 2017
Day 139 of 365, Friday. The vasculitis saga continues. As I mentioned in the previous post, I have been embarrassed about my legs, and I had a tiny pity party about it. I didn't want to show my legs to anyone, so after I left my aunt's house I went to the mall to look for some light weight long pants (it is summer after all, and it is already hot). I didn't find any pants, but I did buy a long, flowy skirt. Anyway, that is not the point. As I left the mall, for the first time in my life I noticed our church steeple visible from the parking lot. OK, I get it. Chill out and accept who you are, flaws and all. I'm still struggling, but am trying.
May 18, 2017
Day 138 of 365, Thursday. This post is hard, but I am trying to be a better person and accept who I am with all my flaws. To be honest, I actually took this picture on Friday but I am using it for Thursday. It may make sense later.
On Sunday I noticed some red bumps on my legs and feet which I thought were flea bites but they didn't itch. By Tuesday, they were moving up my legs. By Thursday, they were up to my knees. As it turns out, I have vasculitis which came from either a cold I had two weeks ago or a cat scratch from one of the farm cats. Either way, I have been very embarrassed about how my legs look. I have never liked my legs anyway because of all the spider veins I have, and this has just made it worse. I am posting this picture and writing about it in an attempt to be less vain, and let it be what it is. This picture doesn't truly show how bad they look, but you will get the general idea.
On Sunday I noticed some red bumps on my legs and feet which I thought were flea bites but they didn't itch. By Tuesday, they were moving up my legs. By Thursday, they were up to my knees. As it turns out, I have vasculitis which came from either a cold I had two weeks ago or a cat scratch from one of the farm cats. Either way, I have been very embarrassed about how my legs look. I have never liked my legs anyway because of all the spider veins I have, and this has just made it worse. I am posting this picture and writing about it in an attempt to be less vain, and let it be what it is. This picture doesn't truly show how bad they look, but you will get the general idea.
May 17, 2017
Day 137 of 365, Wednesday. Both Donald and I have had such a busy week. It has been hard to keep up this blog on a daily basis. I take pictures every day, but finding the time in the evenings is tough. Hopefully it will get better, and I will do a better job of maintaining. In the meantime, today is actually Sunday and I am just now catching up from the week.
Wednesday's picture is your's truly. I help my aunt on her farm, and this horse is nothing but a big dog. She is so friendly and loves to get treats. No one rides her, she is just a pet. Every once in a while she shows me her love, and that was true here. This picture doesn't quite show it, but she was all over me, nuzzling my face and neck. On these days, I soak it up!
Wednesday's picture is your's truly. I help my aunt on her farm, and this horse is nothing but a big dog. She is so friendly and loves to get treats. No one rides her, she is just a pet. Every once in a while she shows me her love, and that was true here. This picture doesn't quite show it, but she was all over me, nuzzling my face and neck. On these days, I soak it up!
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
May 15, 2017
Sunday, May 14, 2017
May 13, 2017
May 12, 2017
May 11, 2017
Thursday, May 11, 2017
May 10, 2017
May 9, 2017
May 8, 2017
Day 128 of 365. I had a frantic call from Aunt Frankie this afternoon that Stumpy was sick and needed to go to the vet. I rushed to get her and the cat, and we made it to the vet in time. Turns out he had an urinary blockage and had to be admitted to the hospital overnight. These pictures were hanging in the vet office.
May 7, 2017
Saturday, May 6, 2017
May 6, 2017
Day 126 of 365. Saturdays are always interesting around here. Check out the photo, then the bonus video below.
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