This and That and Weird Stuff

I've noticed some weird things in the news lately and figured I'd share in case you might have missed it.

Do you have droopy eyelashes?? Well, I definitely do. I think it's part (or mostly) age-related. I will admit I have had eyelash extensions on occasion. Good grief -- the last time, the stylist made them SO LONG and BIG that I looked like a freak!! Plus, the maintenance is insane -- like go in every 2 weeks!!! No thank you. So, I found a different remedy. Maddie goes to an esthetician who does eyelash lifts. Maddie's eyelashes are long- but very straight. So, her eyelashes basically get a perm! Remember perms??? Remember the smell of perms??? Yep -- same. It seemed to be working well for Maddie, so I tried it too. It really has helped and I think it makes me look younger (yay for anything that does that) and more awake! The lift can only be done every 6-7 weeks. It does seem like after about 4 weeks, the lashes are starting to fall again. M and I searched and found a solution -- a heated eyelash curler! Of course, it's available on Ama*zon. OOOOH -- I kind of love it! I think it helps my lashes and the heat on my eyelashes feels weirdly good! Move over hot rollers (yes, I use hot rollers to tame my frizzy hair) - hot eyelash curlers are joining the group!

One of the strangest things I saw on FB recently was when someone asked the question -- "where can I get my little pal cremated?" It was a hedgehog! Most responders were thoughtful and said to check with vet's office or the Humane Society. The first answer that popped up was a photo of a grill! UGH!

Maddie heads back to college on Sunday. It's been a nice long break and SO wonderful to have her home. I'm going to miss that cutie! Stay tuned. Pinky promise to keep the blog updated more this year!

KaBoom - Happy 4th of July!

Happy Independence Day!

The forecast is for hot, sunny and LOUD!

Hope you have a wonderful day celebrating

our Nation's independence.

This flower - the famous Bee Balm or is it Bee Bomb (?)

always blooms around this time and no wonder -- it kind

of looks like an explosion of color!

Taking a quick look back at some prior 4th of July photo ops!

From 2011!

Jumping into the 4th!

Try as I might, I have never been

able to come even close to a jump like this!

Happy 4th Y'all!

Be safe and kind to your dogs  -- 

Muffy just got her doggie valium prescription refilled!!

Would you . . . could you . . . read a book?

Do you like Dr. Seuss? He's not my fave -- too naughty for one thing! However, that did not stop us from attending and celebrating Dr. Seuss week with a reading of The Cat in the Hat at our local YMCA. It was a fun little get-together and short enough to attend on a week night -- I like those! Not only did a wonderful librarian read to us, a craft was also involved and the kids made hats!

They also served some green eggs and ham. Surprising that little Miss Persnickety (when it comes to food) -- loved the green eggs and ham! Now I know what to make for her when nothing seems appealing!

Our friends, Jodee, Carson & Kamree, were there too and Maddy had fun seeing them. We are so thrilled that our Y and the local library puts on such fun events! Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss -- but next time, let's have cupcakes!

Wordless Wednesday With a Hat