Friday Fill-Ins (July 29, 2011)

1. Summer is no coats, lemonade, flip flops, breezy nights, driving with the top down, backyard barbecues, running through the sprinkler, and one of my favorite times of the year

2. My love for my mom’s homemade gnocchi dinners is unchanged –she’s been in Heaven for 6 years, and it’s still my absolute favorite food

3. Aargh! I hope matters are settled soon and the people in need of their social security checks get them this month.

4. I love to listen to the orchestra of birds in the nature reserve across my balcony in the morning, so many different songs bringing in the day.

5. Seven: Yep, the seventh month of the year is almost to an end, this year is flying by oh so fast!

6. Life is INCREDIBLY amazing don't you think?

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to just chilling out, tomorrow my plans include a couple quick trips around town and Sunday, I want to have a fast day of work!

Friday Fill-Ins (July 8, 2011)

1. I am from pets I grew up adoring, from Rice Krispies –full of Snap, Crackle, and Pop, and McDonald’s –who loves to see you smile

2. I am from the Michigan suburban home ...serene, fun, surrounded by beautiful green trees.

3. I am from the backyard lilac tree, the sweet smelling scent of Spring

4. I am from Sunday morning breakfasts and laughing so hard you cry, from Margaret and Nancy and Charles.

5. I am from the melting pot of Irish, French, Italian, German, Dutch, and American Indian heritage and full of appreciation for the wonderful customs and food I've learned about through my ancestors.

6. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to cleaning and writing and making burritos, tomorrow my plans include attending a 5oth birthday party for my cousin’s husband and Sunday, I want to eat some really good food at the Bridal Shower held at work for a co-worker.

The Simple Woman's Daybook -July 4, 2011

Outside My Window... People are coming and going from the condo, dropping in to visit friends and family on the holiday

I am thinking... I’d like to do something fun today, perhaps go to a movie and a jaunt to a good restaurant

I am thankful for... Having today off from work

From the learning rooms... This week I learned that a new, specifically detailed, furniture arrangement plan on paper is usually quite different than what you end up with

From the kitchen... I used my electric stove for the first time Friday when I made a bowl of clam chowder!

I am wearing... Jeans, and a blue shirt that my aunt gave me

I am creating... a spiritual journal blog

I am going... bonkers from it being so quiet at my place!

I am reading... Journaling As A Spiritual Practice, by Helen Cepero

I am hoping… That I can get my energies up and pumping, I’ve felt too “out of it” for too long

I am hearing… Birds chirping

On my mind... Fourth Of July, and how great it would be to have one as fun as when I was young -pool parties at my aunt’s house, parades, watching fireworks with my family, great food, great times

Around the house... I changed my furniture around Saturday, it’s now much more open and good chi can move back and forth more easily

One of my favorite things... Holidays

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: See a movie (either Super 8 or Larry Crowne), work, laundry, survive

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Happy Independence Day!

Friday Fill-Ins (July 1, 2011)

1. Blue skies, green lights, an open road and traveling with my roof down –it’s a beautiful thing.

2. Happy moments we enjoy now are what will pave our memory lane tomorrow; I’m wishing everyone a whole bunch of great ones this summer.

3. Kids really should run through sprinklers more –it’s a wild and crazy part of summer!

4. New places, new photos, new memories; these are some of the best things about vacation.

5. Love is the greatest happiness God blessed us to experience.

6. Roadside parking, foggy windows and submarine races –hot summer nights.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to just chilling, tomorrow my plans include just chilling and Sunday, I want to be set free from work early (knock on wood!), come home, and chill some more.