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Poor me… a bad MUG design!

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Are you like me? You’ve seen a mug, you like the design, you’ve bought it, and it works perfectly?!

Well, this is the FIRST time that a mug design has not worked.

I’m curious… without telling you the issue… CAN you see what the problem is?

FYI – I don’t buy mugs often, but now if I do, I will be scrutinizing the mug BEFORE purchase.

Now, off to have a cup of coffee!

Have a great weekend!

Birds – What are they meeting about?

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It’s Spring and the birds are out in full force. I hear them chirping at 5:00 AM. They can be really loud!

I saw these birds in the late afternoon. Doesn’t it look like a serious meeting?

I caught one bird in flight, love that.

Spring is a wonderful time of year!

The mini vacuum… It works!

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I’ve been doing a lot of puzzles lately. Some of them have so much puzzle dust. How to deal with this??

Someone suggested the “mini vacuum.” Wow, I had no idea this existed.

You can find them at Target, Amazon, etc. They come in all sorts of styles. I went for the blue ladybug.

They aren’t just for puzzle dust. Imagine toast and bread crumbs or eraser dust. This would be perfect for that too.

I think kids would enjoy clean up with this cute lady bug.

That is your smile for the day.

Have a great weekend.

Who has grandkids? Need a gift for a child’s b-day?

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A while ago, I was in a small town walking down the street. They had all sorts of shops. One had miscellaneous type gifts.

They had a small children’s section and I saw these cute mice in a cigar box. What a clever idea.

These mice are adorable. They had all sorts, look even triplets.

THIS is your Friday smile for the weekend!

When the SUN is TRYING to come out…

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The sun and clouds are really so amazing. I was walking recently, it was so gloomy.

Suddenly, the sun was trying to come out. I got these two photos. Interesting how the clouds move so quickly.

With another snow storm on the way… time for more shoveling.

Have a great weekend!

Was God testing me?

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Yesterday was an interesting day.

First, I found this Lucky Penny. It’s quite beat up, so I had to inspect it carefully, YES, it was a penny.

The penny put me in a good mood in spite of our cold weather.

I went to the grocery store. I got a basket and headed for the vegetables.

I was approached by a man (homeless?) asking for money.

I was caught off guard. What do I do?

MANY things went through my head. Do I help, but then he will do this regularly “in the store,” not acceptable.

Anyhow, did not offer help.

A few minutes later, this same man approached me again.

WHAT… I thought, “Is God testing me?”

I thought of those fables when the Prince is on the horse rushing somewhere. He sees an old looking peasant woman who asks for help, but really she is a witch who can cast spells. Does he help or not?

This was a dilemma. We do want to help people. I didn’t have any cash with me. Oh, I had my LUCKY PENNY!!

These are tricky situations! That’s why I keep thinking I was being tested…. What do you think?

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.