I can’t seem to get caught up lately. However, I’m trying. Our internet/this computer gave me problems all last week. However, I’m hoping it’s done acting up for a while.
Time to get on with another Happy Homemaker Monday and plan the rest of this week. Joining in as always with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom.
The Weather 
Finally summer!! It’s been so rainy and cool out. Today was nice and warm and tomorrow is supposed to be a bit warmer yet, closer to the 80’s and 90’s than the 70’s. Sunny skies with just a few chances of rain.
As I Look Outside My Window
Not much to see through the basement window as it’s frosted glass. I do know on the other side of it soaking up the sun outside are my lemon gem marigolds in pots. 
Right Now
I’m taking advantage of working internet/computer to get this post up and visit a few of you!
Thinking And Pondering
Just wondering why I feel so insanely behind on so many things.
Homemaking Tips
A sharpie is a great kitchen tool! Whenever I put leftovers in freezer bags, I make sure to mark them. Also, if I buy a large bag of frozen chicken breasts at the store, I find it very helpful to mark the date on them.
How I Am Feeling 
Relieved. J came home from his band trip not feeling good and a couple of the kids tested positive for Covid but his test was negative and he’s feeling better already. Also tired. Aside from that dread and drama, feeling pretty good.
On The Breakfast Plate
One of the usual items in my rotation, flip yogurt and of course, coffee.
On My Reading Pile
I have to finish Chasing the Scream. the non-fiction about the war on drugs, this week as it’s due back to the library but I’ve only got a couple chapters left.
Took a break to read Out of the Corner by Jennifer Grey. I wanted to like her memoir a lot more but I found myself skimming whole sections of it. While her life was certainly interesting, I think the book would’ve been better served without so much of her self-introspection about it all. And for the record, I don’t care who is producing or starring in it, I can not get behind a sequel to Dirty Dancing. Some movies should just stand alone without any sequels or remakes.
On My TV
Little bit of everything. Started re-watching Dr. Who (starting with the Peter Capaldi episodes as that’s where I left off), the music game shows, Time Traveler’s Wife, whatever else I stumble across.
On The Menu 
Why are the simpler summer menus the harder ones to plan?
MONDAY: I’m still undecided. Maybe chicken on the grill or turkey sausages, broccoli, and orzo (most likely) *I worked 7-12*
TUESDAY: Something in the taco genre or perhaps a version of white chicken chili *I work 7-12*
WEDNESDAY: Something easy from the freezer, maybe brisket (already cooked) *I work 7-12* *J has an appt at 3*
THURSDAY: Leftovers *I work 7-12* *J has a baritone lesson at 5*
FRIDAY: Spaghetti? *I work 7-12*
**All subject to move around and/or change depending on how the days go**
From The Camera
Do not discount the cheap seed packets from Dollar Tree. Planted both of these last year and they’ve come back and done great again this year!
Looking Around The House
Bonus homemaking tip: keep your outside pretty in the summer so you can just entertain people outside and not need to show the inside. Ha! It’s in dire need of a cleaning in here.
On My To Do List
I don’t even know any more.
- Sort/pay bills
- Grocery store *DONE*
- Finish up laundry
- Clean house
On My Prayer List 
Family, friends, strangers. Prayers of gratitude for the band returning safely from last week’s trip to Florida, our health, having enough during these hard times.
Quote For The Week
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. (Lao Tzu) 
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The quote! I love it! I am going to copy it into my planner. And I am with you. No. Just no to the new Dirty Dancing. Hope you have a cozy rest of the week, my friend.
I need to keep reminding myself of the quote often. Well, supposedly according to the end stuff of the book, she’s producing (I think?) and starring in the sequel. Ugh. I’ve had a wonderfully busy week working mornings (If 7-noon were a real work shift, not just a summer luxury, I’d be happy to take it on all the time). Hope you are enjoying your Friday Eve and have a great weekend!
Liked the tip about entertaining outside! hahaha
Have a great week
It’s my best summer time tip! Ha. Hope you have a great weekend!
Hello Love!
I hear ya and feel like my life has been quite crazy lately and I’m always playing catch up! ugh! I’m so glad J doesn’t have covid – can that virus just be obliterated off the planet already?? Lol
I’m with you on no sequel to dirty dancing – I just don’t think there’s any way they can do the original enough justice to do that.
Your flowers area looking AMAZING! I think the “bargain” seed ones are especially gorgeous. 😍
I hope you have a blessed rest of the week dear Friend. xoxo
I keep having to remind myself to slow down a bit. Not sure why it feels like everything is moving so fast? Seems the stupid virus is making the rounds again though hopefully not enough to shut stuff down again. Thank you, I have lots of flowers that have yet to bloom and are in the weedy looking stage, sure it’s driving my poor neighbor crazy. LOL. (The one who helpfully took his weed-eater to my wildflowers a few years back…really, I’ve forgiven him. Just not forgotten it. SIGH). Happy Friday Eve! Hope you have a great weekend!
So sorry to be running so late! GOOGLE is driving me crazy! It wouldn’t let me sign or comment for the past several days on most blogs – so frustrating. Hope your week is going well! I LOVE all your flowers!
We’ve had on and off Internet connection problems the last couple of weeks, it is very frustrating when the things we’re used to working without a hitch stop for a bit. Hope you have a great weekend!