Another week has passed and I did not take the time to create a post about all the birthday cakes I have made.  I’m still trying to remember out how it all started.  I know that one of my first creations was Rory’s one year smash cake, but it seems like Stephanie was the person who started my cake baking “hobby”.  I’ll figure it out eventually.

  So, no cake post, but I did take the time to put together another Friday Favorites post.

Here goes…

Favorite # ONE

PROJECT HAIL MARY

The movie

I finished our book club pick on Sunday so I thought I would start another book of my own choosing.  I’ve been thinking about reading Project Hail Mary, but recently saw that it has been made into a movie and is currently on Prime.  So I watched it Tuesday night.  Project Hail Mary is a science fiction story about  a space mission to solve a problem that threatens to end life on earth.  The issue involves a microscopic organism that is consuming the sun.  Dr. Ryland Grace, [played by a very unkempt Ryan Gosling], travels into space to find a cure.  Although I had doubts during the first half of the story, it turned out to be a feel good movie.

During Dr. Grace’s journey he meets “Rocky”

Rocky is totally cute and all the reason you need to watch this.

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Earlier this week I asked AI for ideas on landscaping the west side of my pool enclosure…

This is what AI suggested…

Favorite # TWO

The photo came with instructions and identified each plant.  Aside from the pictured suggestion that I landscape in front of the screen door, I like it.

I’ll be working on this in the next week or so.

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Favorite # THREE

Jimothy

Clearly he had to be included.

He is all over social media.  If you haven’t seen him yet, google “Jimothy the racoon” and he will walk across your screen.

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I’ve  been eyeing a fall staple that is new to Old Navy and this week it went on sale…

Favorite # FOUR

Classic Faux-Suede Jacket

Originally it was $69.99.   You can get it for $41.99. With additional perks, I got it for $35.00!

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Friday night is pizza night and we have moved up from the little pizzas that LB once loved to this…

Favorite # FIVE

This 12 inch supreme starts with this Aldi refrigerated pizza dough

LB highly recommends this!

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Favorite # ONE

How to Read a Book by Monica Wood

This is the most recent read that was chosen by the book club.  It is a fictional story that “follows the journey of three characters brought together through grief and trauma. In Violet, Frank, and Harriet’s converging paths, Wood explores The Effects of Incarceration, The Healing Power of Books, and the importance of Forgiveness of Self and Others” (supersummary.com).

The story was captivating and I enjoyed following Violet’s journey, but the discussion and language used by the prisoners was enough to make a Southern Baptist squirm.

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Favorite # TWO

This beauty

from my garden

Lilium ‘Tiny Massive’ or Asiatic hybrid lily

I found it at Home Depot last summer and luckily the many freezes we had this past winter did not wipe it out.

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Favorite # THREE

OZZY

This baby is getting so BIG.  He has a delightful personality and makes my heart happy.  In this photo he is sucking on my orange blanket.  I don’t know what it is that he enjoys about this, but it doesn’t seem to be hurting anything.

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Favorite # FOUR

Forever Friends

When this was posted in our family group chat, my comment was “this makes me happy and sad all in one”.  Many others commented “me too”.

The Starlings spent some time with the Rigdons on their last full day in Florida.  Although the tears were shed later, this photo shows how much these cousins enjoy each other and the great love they have for one another.  I hope they will always remember.

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Favorite # FIVE

Eaglemania

at the Alhambra Theatre and Dining

LB and I are season ticket holders to Alhambra because it is our favorite type of date night.  If there is music to be heard, I’m usually right on board!  This Eagles tribute band did not disappoint.

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This has been week 2 of the CWA strike.  I’m still not working and not getting paid.  I’m also not complaining.  Here are my Friday Favorites for the past week.  I’ll start with Saturday date night…

Favorite # ONE

LB took me to see a very interesting performance at the Florida Theater.  Neither of us had ever experienced this type of performance.  The actors were in costume, but there was no set.  There was, however, a full orchestra and choir.  We both agreed that it was weird but enjoyable.

But date night is always a favorite!

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Favorite # TWO

from Aldi

This stuff is tasty.

“Hibiscus tea is an herbal tea that’s made by steeping parts of the hibiscus plant in boiling water.  It has a tart flavor similar to that of cranberries and can be enjoyed either hot or cold.   Research has uncovered a range of health benefits linked to drinking hibiscus tea, showing that it may lower blood pressure, reduce the growth of bacteria, and even aid weight loss.  This article reviews 8 benefits of hibiscus.

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Favorite # THREE

Eighties Night

at Music By The Sea

LB and I enjoyed music by Slang

and our favorite lemonade 😁

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Favorite # FOUR

The country white bread that I made on Thursday…

I’ll post the recipe soon because it is foolproof.  And I should know.

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Favorite # FIVE

Don Eduardo Cocina Mexicana

It isn’t a new restaurant, but it is new to me.  It is very cute… decorated nicely.  The fajitas are good, but they do not come with guacamole, which made me kinda sad.  It was, however, still nice to go out for Mexican 😁

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