Posted in Five Friday Happy Bringers

Five Friday Happy Bringers 5/1/26

My weekly gratitude journal, of sorts.

1. This very cool, quirky restroom in The Sentient Bean coffee house in Savannah.

2. Early voting on Monday!

3. The wonderful gift of the ability to read. (Not everybody can.)

4. A fun “inFARMation” stop at Southern Belle Farm in McDonough GA.

5. Having a blast at Truist Park as the Atlanta Braves played the Detroit Lions.

I hope you have a winning weekend ahead.

Posted in My Saturday Evening Post

My Saturday Evening Post: 4/25/26 “Independent Bookstore Day”

Did you know that today, April 25, is Independent Bookstore Day here in the U.S.?

“One Day. Fifty States. 2,000+ Bookstores.

JOIN US FOR THE 13TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY!

This national one-day party held the last Saturday in April celebrates independent bookstores across the country online and in-store. Through exclusive books and literary items, contests, cupcakes, and everything in between, it’s a party you don’t want to miss.”bookweb.org

To celebrate, Robert and I ventured over to one of our very favorite local bookstores here in Savannah, The Stacks.

Friendly bookseller Oren

We had a grand time connecting with other book lovers.

Anna gave us a terrific book recommendation.

Happy Independent Bookstore Day 2026!

The Stacks very neat website:

https://thestacksbookstore.com/

Six Word Saturday: Visit your local independent bookshop today

And that’s my Saturday Evening Post.

Saturday Evening Post
Posted in Tuesday Truth

Tuesday Truth: 4/14/26 “Anything”

One of our favorite breakfast spots here in Savannah is Le Café Gourmet, a small but very-big-on-flavor spot tucked away on Victory Drive that victoriously specializes in French pastries and sandwiches.

We love chatting with owner Helen and playing with the café’s mascot, Theo.

And best of all, Le Café Gourmet oozes with welcome and goodwill.

Which makes the little, low placard below the coffee bar so very appropriate.

Especially in today’s divided and difficult world.

At my age, I may no longer be able to be anything, but with just a little effort, I know I can be … KIND.

And that’s my …

Posted in Five Friday Happy Bringers

Five Friday Happy Bringers 4/10/26

My weekly gratitude journal, of sorts.

1. These incredible crab legs at the Tin Fin seafood restaurant near where we are staying for the week in Effingham County GA.

I just opted for a pound, but HR got the “All You Can Eat” Tuesday night deal.

2. Making new friends at Hunter Cattle Company near Statesboro GA.

Especially a friendly cow I named Betsy.

Here’s Betsy and HR co-starring in a little independent film I produced and directed, Good Moo Hunting.

3. Enjoying our last fire (probably) of the season at the farmhouse in southeast Georgia where we are staying this week.

Benny in my lap, both of us snoozing.

4. The amazing ability to remember.

5. Sensational cinnamon rolls from Ally’s Bakery in Rincon GA.

May you roll joyfully this weekend.