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Can adults wear kids hats?

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So, this is kind of funny. When I was in Ireland a few years ago. I was looking at their woolen hats. They had all kinds, but the one I fell in love one was this pink one with the sheep.

I thought, “Is this a kids hat??

I mean, it fit me, but was it too childish for an older adult to wear?

Winter has started.

I went to put this hat on the other day. I love it, but I keep thinking, “Is this too youthful for an older adult?”

Keep in mind, I have an Italian mother. She would say, “We wear gym shoes to play tennis, NOT to go to town. We wear flip flops at the beach, NOT to dinner… On and on with fashion do’s and don’ts.”

If I wear it, maybe I could be Auntie Mame. LOL Remember that movie? Be a little eccentric about it.

I always loved Diane Keaton for having a quirky style, owning it and not caring what “others” thought!

So…Help me out. Should I, or shouldn’t I, wear this hat? Hint I’m older than 55.

When a FLIP goes wrong… Enter Puzzle Buddy!

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We’ve all been there. We decide to do something that is “tricky” too quickly to “get it done,” and we end up with a mess. That was me this morning.

I completed this beach puzzle. I wanted to frame it. I needed to flip it over, so I could tape it in place.

Well, this puzzle is HUGE, 24 X 30. I needed sturdy cardboard to lock it in place for the flip.

Instead, I had flimsy poster board. The flip did not go as planned.

As I was on the floor, trying to salvage pieces that were still connected…

I remembered seeing this PUZZLE BUDDY online. What a joke I thought!

However, now, I see the value of this product. For a “re-do,” I could definitely use this.

So, of course, I wonder… Why in the heck did I need to “re-do” half of the puzzle?

There must be a REASON, but WHAT?

When a puzzle design goes wrong…

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I’ve wanted to try this Ravensburger puzzle, Title: Colors on Colors, designed by Karen Puzzles for a while. It looked fun. However, I didn’t want to pay $24.99 for it.

Months have gone by, and I was at the thrift store and “there it was!” I got excited, but then my heart sank. The box was not taped closed. So, we know what that means… most likely pieces had fallen out.

Still, I had wanted it and for $1.99, it was worth a try.

From the get go, there were no end pieces. Not one. Were they lost or was that the design?

I continued… I was NOT enjoying this puzzle. It took me a while to figure out why.

Look at the photo below. The puzzle design from the box shows the distinct design of each puzzle piece. So, of course, we imagine that’s how “we” would be piecing the puzzle together.

Well, the designer did not think this through. The manufacturer put the puzzle cutting grid above the design. The result was a big mess, making this puzzle feel like your eye sight was out of focus. Definitely not like the design photo on the box.

At any rate, these things happen. I was glad I didn’t pay $24.99 for it.

I was amused at how many pieces were missing. I still think this “could have been” a FUN puzzle.

Glad I found it. Glad I did it.

Now, on to the next NEW puzzle find!

Weekend Plans… A New Puzzle!

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Life can be interesting. I’ve never been to Mt Rushmore, but I think it’s beautiful.

A friend was just traveling and she went there and sent photos.

THEN… I was at a thrift store looking at puzzles and LOOK what I found. YES, Mt Rushmore.

Puzzling is perfect right now as the weather has gotten cold and the days are getting shorter.

I hope all the pieces are there.

What are your plans for the weekend?

The last of the summer flowers and sailing!

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Wow – FALL arrived quickly! Cooler temps, days are noticeably darker in the morning and evening.

As I was out walking, I noticed there are still a few summer flowers blooming, but soon they will be gone, replaced by Fall flowers.

In the stores… Halloween stuff will soon be on SALE, because they’ve already brought Christmas stuff out.

Ah, it all happens so quickly, we need to SLOW down and ENJOY the new season.

Have a great weekend! Time to cozy up with a good book.

Games Shows — CASH CAB!

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I’ve never been a big Game Show person, ie Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, The Price is Right, etc.

However, recently I was visiting my Mom, 85, and she’s started watching Game Shows.

One morning, as I made her some oatmeal, Cash Cab came on. Wow, such a FUN show!

Basically, Host – Stand up Comedian Bill Bailey, drives a cab. People get in the cab, not knowing it’s a game show until flashing lights goes off on the ceiling. He drives them to their destination, asking questions. They have two shout outs, one to a person on the street, one to a person they call. Three strikes they are out. If they lose, he boots them out of cab BEFORE their final destination. If they win, they get cash.

Here’s a Youtube clip… ENJOY!

Have a great weekend!

Is this a sign? You are LOVED!

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My daughter was out walking, listening to a podcast when she saw “something” on the ground.

Here’s how it looked on the sidewalk.

As she bent down and looked closer, it was a LOVE token. Looks like it had fallen off a key chain maybe?

She picked up this love token inspecting it and as she looked up she saw the top of the church.

Sometimes when we go through challenges, it’s nice to have a sign…

We are LOVED, all will be well!

Chicago – NASCAR Street Race is in town. Happy 4th of July!

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Wishing you all in America a wonderful and safe holiday weekend.

NASCAR Street Race is in Chicago again. Here’s a YouTube clip showing the road course. You can watch the actual race on Saturday, July 5th and Sunday, July 6th on TV.

Happy 4th of July!

Glow-in-the-dark —-> BASEBALL?!

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I don’t watch baseball. My parents didn’t watch and that carried down to me. However, the other day there was a news clip on this Cosmic League that wear glow-in-the-dark outfits.

They sound a bit like the Globe Trotters, but with baseball. I mean making the game entertaining.

I think there is still time to get a ticket to see them. If you like baseball and have not heard of them, here’s the news clip, I think you’ll enjoy this.

Happy Wednesday!