Posted in One-Word Wednesday

One-Word Wednesday 8/27/25

“Mugs”

Like my somewhat odd obsession with colorful paper napkins (reminder: speak with therapist about this), I also love another kitchen item — the humble mug or cup.

For some reason (therapist note #2), I find mugs and cups comforting, substantial and grounding, especially when filled early morn with coffee and half and half, or if I’m in a adventurous mood, heavy cream.

Here a few more of my mugshots.

I asked Google AI about the difference between a mug and a cup, but I’m not sure she (?) he (?) got it quite right:

“A mug is a type of large, durable cup with a handle, used for hot drinks and without a saucer, while a cup is a smaller, more general-purpose drinking vessel, often more delicate, and might or might not have a handle or saucer. Mugs are designed for casual, everyday use with heartier beverages like lattes or hot chocolate, whereas cups are often favored for more formal settings with drinks like tea or coffee.”

But okay, whatever. I like them both.

And look, here’s one without a handle!

HR and a few mugcups …

Well, that’s about enough mugginess for one post.

Posted in Monday Moaning or Monday Marveling?

Monday Moaning or Monday Marveling? 8/25/25

Both moaning and marveling a bit this Monday.

Robert and I are grandson-, doggie- and house-sitting for Daughter Amy and Scott while they take Grandson Daniel off to his freshman year of college.

One of the duties is taking Coastal for walks.

And even though it’s less than a month from the beginning of fall, it’s still HOT here in Savannah — 88 with a real feel of 96 this afternoon.

So here I am walking Coastal this afternoon – Senior Citizen Edition.

Afterwards …

Posted in Five Friday Happy Bringers

Five Friday Happy Bringers 8/22/25

My weekly gratitude journal, of sorts.

1. To show you (yet again) that it doesn’t take very much to make me happy, I was thrilled (maybe with a small “t” but still thrilled) seeing these neat “tissues don’t have to be in a rectangular or square box” Kleenex in the bathroom at my therapist’s office. TMI?

2. Sort of related (at least in color) to Happiness Bringer #1 above, the first day of Autumn 2025 is one month from today!

Of course it’s 90° with a Real Feel near 100 today in Savannah, but at least we can dream/remember …

3. Robert and I took part in the Savannah Photo Club’s Third Sunday Photo Walk last Sunday morn. Such fun!

There we are, in the middle of the frame, a bit blurry.

For two hours we traversed around Savannah’s Historic District, snapping pictures left and right.

We plan to make the Savannah Photo Walk part of our monthly agenda.

4. After the photo walk, we toured the Savannah College of Art and Design’s Museum of Art display, A Gathering of Bells.

Upon entry, you were giving a white glove for your dominant hand, so that you could ring the clappers in the bells!

HR, clappering away.

“As museum visitors strike the clapper against the shell, their action becomes participation and metaphor simultaneously: we hear the ringing bell vibrate and sense how our gestures reverberate outward toward others.”

Such a unique sculpture display/experience.

5. The pleasure of a simple little nap.

Benny on my Belly

Make your weekend ahead have some Simple Little Pleasures.

Posted in Five Friday Happy Bringers

Five Friday Happy Bringers 8/15/25

My weekly gratitude journal, of sorts.

1. Green beans.

They are crisp-perfect, simply drizzled with olive oil and a little salt, and put in the oven for about 15 minutes.

2. This cute little doggie store on my morning walk.

3. The amazing ability to remember. What a gift.

4. What we need more of:

5. Robert’s love of fancy coffee … that’s not in a paper cup.

Starbucks this morning.

What’s on your Happiness List today?