Friday, September 22, 2023

Happy Fall and Happy Foxes!

Happy Fall Y'all!! But seriously, how can it be time for fall to be here??? We do love fall around here - but dread what follows -- W I N T E R! But for now, we will put that season out of our minds! A few trees are just beginning to turn color here. The bigger sign of fall is all the acorns falling and the squirrels everywhere! Frannie wants to catch a squirrel, but she is not quick enough. Our sweet Scottie, Muffy, did catch one, but it screamed so loud, she let it go. Totally fine with me as I wouldn't have wanted to have to dispose of it! Ewww!
Anyway, I wanted to show you the foxes that reside in our neighborhood! I see them on walks all the time. We don't live out in the country. We are in the middle of the city. Earlier this year, Maddie and I saw the baby foxes (called kits I think) running and jumping and playing tag. Foxes don't seem to be scared of humans - they don't want you to get too close, but will engage in a staredown and then saunter away. Why is it that foxes are so adorable when so many other critters are scary and disgusting - opossums I'm talking about you! One of the neighborhood foxes did catch a little dinner last year just down the street from us!
Husker football has started around here and tomorrow is the second home game. Hoping for another win for the new coach. Go Big Red! I don't really follow football very much, but so many in Nebraska are obsessed with it. For me - home football games provide the best time to go shopping - not much traffic! :)
Did I tell you my Jenny Craig job ended?? Sad day as I loved the clients and the food, but the corporate company filed bankruptcy earlier this year. The franchise I worked at continued through August, but then Nutrisystem (who bought JC in bankruptcy) took away the ability of the franchise to continue to sell food and clients dropped off. Anyway, I've had a ton of interviews looking for a new part-time job. I am one of those optimistic people and believed I would be offered jobs after each interview I had! Silly me - no such luck. Except that I am a substitute para at a local Catholic elementary school taking over for paras who take a day off or are sick. So far, I've worked 2 mornings. I miss working. Not that I want to go back to full-time, but I like part-time and getting out of the house and chatting with coworkers!
Until next time, Happy Fall!!

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Happy Birthday to Me and my Twin!

Hi all -- this is a bit of a late birthday post as my (our) birthday was in July!! But since we celebrated together, I wanted to be sure and post about it!
My twin, Judy, was born about 10 minutes before me - so she is the oldest! That used to bother me, but no more -- I'm always younger than her!! :) For every single birthday, our birthday cake had her name first since she was oldest! Fair???? I thought I should get first billing once in a while!! ;) We had a fun birthday and a marble cake! Growing up, there was a bakery not too far from our house that had marble cakes - and they were super yummy! The one we had was too and I love me a lot of frosting! We went out to lunch with Maddie and Judy's daughter-in-law and grandson. It was a fun lunch together and the cake was soooo good!

Friday, September 1, 2023

Happy September 1st!

Happy September 1st and the first day of meteorological fall! Who do you think came up with this meteorological fall stuff? I think probably a weatherman -- I really don't think it's fall until the REAL fall comes about on the Fall Equinox - September 23rd this year! We are nowhere close to leaves turning color - unless totally brown and dead due to drought! We are starting to see acorns falling which is a sign that fall is coming, but it is not here yet.
Last time (I know it was a while back) I started talking about our trip to Disney in May -- yes, I am certainly behind! One of our favorite places to go - especially in the evening - is to Epcot! Even more than usual this time, as Maddie is 21 and can have a little drink! She and Connor had a special pink martini! Reports are that it wasn't that great. She had a little Mimosa with me, but we are not big drinkers, so that was about the extent of our drinking!
The grounds at Epcot and everywhere at Disney are simply amazing!! Wish Rickster could figure out how to do these at our house!
We also enjoyed the food - Epcot has the best food especially in France! Croissants, creme puffs, quiche! Yum!
And the Sprinkles Cupcake ATM at Disney Springs is not to be missed!!