Posted in The Artful Dodger, Unexpected Art

“The Artful Dodger“ #22

A blog category about finding “art” in unexpected places and situations.

So the other morning I sat down with HR to my breakfast of ham cubes (well, that’s what they look like, right?), eggs and toast.

Sleepily took a bite of toast …

… and spotted the rare GrapeJelly Splattered Scrubwren!

Sadly, birdlike, she didn’t linger on my plate very long before “flying” away.

Posted in Humor

Velocity! I Did Not.

As a retiree, it’s both pretty sad and very telling that the most exciting text (followed by an email) that I received today was an invitation to take part in a diarrhea study. But with the possibility of payment!

(My first name is Donald.)

(I did not reply STOP.)

Posted in Encouragement, Humor

Sometimes

Sometimes you just have to breathe, lean over and rest.

How I discovered our little pink hyacinth this morning on the breakfast table.

Then HR woke up and, without so much as a “Good Morning” made Hy stand right back up!

LIFE IS TOUGH.

Posted in Five Friday Happy Bringers

Five Friday Happy Bringers 3/1/24

My weekly gratitude journal, of sorts.

1. HR cavorting around in local bamboo.

2. This incredible salad from the other day. Do you know the joy of salad?!

3. Grandson Gabriel being a standout in the regional basketball championship for eighth graders here in Savannah.

And here he is continuing to hog the trophy.

(FYI: I yelled and clapped far too inappropriately loud at times.)

4. Having at least a dozen reasons to smile everyday! (What have you smiled about today?)

5. Savannah’s Perfectly Pretty in Pink February!

Okay, maybe I have more than five Happy Bringers this Friday …

6. Beautiful morning coffee and breakfast burrito at nearby cool and hip Origin Coffee Bar. (Because of course I know what is cool and hip.)

7. This animal-looking stump thingy Robert and I saw on our Fort Pulaski/Cockspur Island hike the other day.

I sorta wanted to hug him.

Weekend hugs to you!

Posted in Five Friday Happy Bringers

Five Friday Happy Bringers 2/23/24

My weekly gratitude journal, of sorts.

1. Our seasonally inappropriate yet longevity-embracing pumpkin from last fall … who simply refuses to give up the ghost.

2. Like they have done in winters past, someone “decorates” our Washington Square with newly fallen camellia blooms.

3. Our incredible digestive systems, which take the food we eat and voila! gives us energy and health. Thank you, Tummy.

4. I try to keep roses around as long as possible. Why wouldn’t you?! Here’s a reiteration (is that a word?) of some white beauties that Robert gave me on Valentine’s Day.

5. R and R. (Robert and Red.)

May this weekend bring you an extravagance of Joy.