Butterflies and Bad Days

Sometimes in the midst of a ordinarily bad day you can bump against something to see the beauty that is just waiting to be seen. Hey, you ould think it was there all along if only we would slow down enough to enjoy it. MyHere is what I mean:Photos include a bird outside of my home office window, my 2 Mobile grandsons playing at the park, a bird on neighbor's roof, sunset in St. Petersburg, FL,and a "teen age"Gosling" at strawberry Park.

Aftermath, so to speak.

I had my cataract surgery yesterday afternoon. I am still waiting for the eye patch to be removed this morning. Guess what I am not nuts. I really cannot see very well with my right eye. I NEED ANOTHER SURGERY. It will be a simple laser treatment. EVERYONE CONTINUED TO ASK ME WASN'T THE CATARACT SURGERY SO GREAT. I JUST WAS NT GETTING THE SAME "WOW" RESULTS. HERE ARE 2 PICTURES FROM MY WALK AT STRAWBERRY PARK IN MADISON MS ON Monday. This was in between rain storms.at SO NOW, I NEED THIS 2ND SURGERY TO TOUCH UP MY RIGHT EYE.

My new IPhone

I finally came into the 21st century!

Happy New Year

Trip to Gatlinburg was a complete success.  We had great weather, very nice accomodations, and good company.  Here are a few pictures.

Smoky Mountain National Park

Deer Ridge Lodge

Sunset in the Mouintains

Merry Christmas - YES!!!!

Two days until Christmas - what a nice time of the year.  I am looking forward to and have already enjoyed much excitement in all of the children's voices with such an air of anticipation.  I took some pictures of a few Christmas lights around town. 

Additionally, we have enjoyed lots of fun events.  We saw "Annie" at New Stage Theater. We went to Ballet Magnificat performance of "Snow Queen" at Thalia Mara Hall. Additionally, we enjoyed the special Christmas program at St. Matthew's UMC presented by the choir.  The children's choir put on a great performance of their Christmas music.  There was also a special bunco, with lots of good food and fun fellowship.  And, our Madison Avenue book club did a cookie swap and reviewed the Book:  "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever". 




In memory of my dad, Phillip J Causey

My bottle tree - I found the red bottles at an estate sale - (for free)

Christmas in Hunter's Pointe

One more time with music, Maestro!!

Christmas Village

Here's to wishing everyone a great Christmas!!

Brown Butter Pumpkin Layer Cake - Fine Cooking Recipes, Techniques and Tips

Brown Butter Pumpkin Layer Cake - Fine Cooking Recipes, Techniques and Tips

Thursday is my Friday.

Thursday should be my Friday; however, I still have a lot to do. We are going camping tomorrow. I need to get a few clothes washed and ready to go in the camper. My first WW meeting and a loss of 1.6 lbs. Not too bad.  A total loss for our group of 94 lbs. (25 members).

Owen

Owen

My new car

Owen

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