Attention, I’m interrupting my stress-free, reduced blogging schedule to bring to you a quick update on how life goes on the A2Z Road Trip. But, that’s not all! I figured why put a little music in the mix? Sounds good, right?! I’m borrowing Mary’s WSC prompts to build today’s mini-playlist, click to play to enjoy the tunes!
WSC 6/9/21 playlist: 1. Castle of Dreams ~Dave Koz (Chess piece) 2. Can’t Smile Without You ~Barry Mannilow (whistling in song) 3. The Days of Wine and Roses ~Henry Mancini (beverage) ⭐️4. Elderberry Wine ~Elton John (#TBT Bonus Track from 1972 on the B-side of Elton’s #1 hit song Crocodile Rock)
Usually when I start something, then I have to finish things all the way. I’m here sorta so why not play along with the Wednesday Hodgepodge community hosted by Joyce? Here are my answers this week’s questions!
1. Something you’ve seen recently that’s ‘cuter than a June bug’? I’ve gotta say our LA is ‘cuter than a June bug’!
DD1 took this picture which by the way, she did a pretty good job capturing the moment of our sweet LA. She looks so much like her mama at this age.
2. Tell us something about where you were and what you were doing in June of 1988? If you weren’t born yet, June of 1998. Or if that doesn’t work, June of 2008. June 1988, I was working 9 to 5 as a Data Processing Supervisor for a local company that provided tubing feedings and other related needs for nursing home patients and did all the insurance billing for these services. I was expecting our first child and very much ready to have the last trimester done. My due date was July 12th. That year we were experiencing a heat wave which only furthered my longing for an early delivery. June’s full moon fell on Sunday the 26st so everyone was a bit disappointed when I showed up to work that Monday but not nearly as disappointed as I was. Anyone who’s gone through this knows what I speak of. The last leg of pregnancy is exhausting but even more so with the heat of the summer. That Monday, I spent time making sure everything was in order for my assistant to take over at the appointed time. In the wee hours of Tuesday morning I waddled to the bathroom with great urgency barely making it just in time. It was at that instant I realized my water broke and it was time, my baby was coming! By lunch time on June 28th, we were the proud parents of a little girl. She was two weeks early to the date and get this, I won my own baby board at work. 🙂
3. A place in your home or outdoor space where you feel ‘snug as a bug in a rug’? I always feel ‘snug as a bug in a rug’ when I’m in DH’s arms. Snuggled on the sofa, in bed, or on his arm while on a walk. DH’s presence makes me feel protected, deeply loved, and gives me a general sense of peace.
4. June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Month. Do you normally get your 4-5 servings each day? What’s a favorite summer dish you make/serve/like to be served-ha! made with one of your favorite summer fruits. A favorite summer dish made with a favorite summer veg? How do you feel about cooking in the summer months? I love fruit and vegetables but honestly there is no way either of us get the daily recommended. Years ago, it was such a treat to eat fresh vegetables grown from DH’s parents’ garden. They had the best tomatoes and green beans. One of the largest producers in our area of really good tomatoes is Grainger County. I always shop for those tomatoes but it’s best to get them from from local farmer because there’s are generally better than what’s in the store. It’s been a number of years but we used to like going to the Grainger County Tomato Festival in July. You can get a really good deal on tomatoes, too. They have other produce, too. It’s a fun annual community event. As far as summer fruits go, I’m really love melon, especially watermelon and cantaloupe. Unfortunately, DH is allergic to melon and so I don’t buy it often because it’s just me eating it which goes bad before it’s all gone.
5. Do you have a summer reading list? If so share a title or two we can add to our own. The only summer reading list I have is to catch up with A2Zers which I will talk about shortly.
6. Insert your own random thought here. Today is our 42nd wedding anniversary. I would’ve never thought in a million years that four plus decades would fly out the window this fast! It’s been a blessing and a joy to share the last 15,330 days with my favorite fella! I’ll be fixing a special dinner for us after all the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. I think the New York style cheesecake I made might do just the trick. 🙂
The main reason for throwing this post together is to hold myself accountable by staying on top of A2Z Road Trips. I’m not covering near the ground I had hoped since starting my summer blogging routine but that’s alright. It’s still early enough for me to make considerable headway. The important thing is to enjoy each road I go down.
I did finish reading two more A2Zers April series. Let me say once again, I’m sorry for not doing this during the challenge and I appreciated the work you both put into your posts.
Do you like soup? Get ready to check out Kathe Worsley from It’s a Snap! Kathe shared 26 soup recipes, both cold and hot varieties, in April. I saved a few while the challenge was underway and then as I rounded things out, I found a few more that I want to try like Pozole for the letter ‘P’ and Spicy Black Bean Soup for the letter ‘S’.
If you’ve been reading my blog long enough then you know that music runs through my blog’s veins so-to-speak. Naturally those who used music for their theme in April appealed to this side of me. Lisa from Tao Talk focused on Jethro Tull songs, a band I know by name but rarely heard much of their music over the years. I appreciated the exposure to 26 new-to-me song titles. In the end, while the bands style reminded me of Celtic music I felt the rock infused folk style didn’t resonate completely with my general listening preference but I am happy to have had the experience Lisa offered in her series.
I found time to re-invent Bugs Bunny & Lola pencil sketch using my Procreate drawing app bringing the couple to life in living color!
More A2Z Looney Tune sketches in color
- Acme Catalog with Wile E. Coyotte
- Foghorn Leghorn & Barnyard Dawg birthday greeting
- Kiss Me Kitten birthday greeting
I’m curious, while I’m taking part in the Road Trips, would you also like to see past A2Z illustrations brought to life in living color in these updates? The reason I ask is I just completed the last of my vintage pinup girl sketches in Procreate and I still have several that I didn’t get around to doing in the Little Mermaid series. I may work in some of these recreations as I go. 😉
This turned into a really super long post. I hope it didn’t put too much of an overload on your brain. It certainly would mine. Feel free to join my Wild Wednesday linky party where just about anything goes! So promote today’s post or another! I’ll eventually get around to visiting you. 😉 That’s all for now folks. Have a wild and wonderful day! X💋X💋, Cathy
I’m linking with these Wordless Wednesday Communities… Sandee, Natasha, Marie, & Wordless Wednesday!
