This week at work I have been presented with one problem after another!  On and on and on!  But there isn’t a workweek problem that can’t be resolved by

FRIDAY!

I know my teammates agree with me!

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Each week, amid the daily grind, there is always something fun that brings a smile.

I’ve picked five of these fun things to be my Friday Favorites:

Favorite # ONE

 Shopping on Amazon

This was a case of Amazon taunting me with their “frequently bought together” suggestions.  I’m a sucker.

These are Barbie Fashionistas dolls– each has her own look, personality and style — each one unique .

And because we will be having a Barbie pool party this summer, I picked up a package of swimsuits made just for 11.5 inch dolls.

Lydia is going to love this!

Glammy will too!

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Favorite # TWO

Baking Cakes

Last night it was a Mississippi Mud Cake

And last week it was a Butter Pound Cake

Last month it was a Cream of Coconut Cake

I don’t remember what I baked prior to that, but I’m sure it was good!

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Favorite # THREE

The Great Outdoors

Now that I am working from home, I have more free time to be in the yard when my daily shift ends.  Recently LB and I discovered a culprit who made a meal of my amaryllis that little fella took a flight [courtesy of LB].

This made me realize I needed to spend more time tending to things outdoors.

In the past two months I have re-potted every plant on my patio.  In addition, I have:

replaced a drowned tree in the front yard. Twice.

I’ve planted an herb garden (Basil~Parsley~Cilantro).We’ve installed landscape lighting.I have planted a mandevilla near my front doorand another on the east side of my house (for Mama’s viewing pleasure… someday).And luckily LB has these boots that he will sometimes let me borrow

because when it rains, the yard looks like this:Water will sit for days.

Luckily LB has ideas for managing this.

Currently he is working on a project to hurry the standing water along.

LB’s project is my

Favorite # FOUR

The project is ongoing, but so far has been a success!

LB and I have both thoroughly enjoyed working outdoors!

I’ve always felt that there was something therapeutic about gardening and working on projects outside.  This week I came across an article that proved me right:

“Did you know that there’s a natural antidepressant in soil? It’s true” (source).

Favorite # FIVE

Happy Gardening!

https://youtu.be/G6WxEQrWUik

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Happy Friday!

Today is the third Friday of June, which means it is

National Flip Flop Day!

While this should be my Favorite #ONE, I haven’t had the pleasure of a pedicure in some time, so my flip flopped feet are not suitable for photographing.

Nevertheless, as a Floridian, I celebrate #NationalFlipFlopDay everyday!

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This morning we had our weekly team conference call.

The good new is: [currently] there is no talk of returning to the office.

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That is FINE with me… I am just as happy as I can be working from home!

So happy in fact, working from home is my

Favorite #ONE

I LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT.

Now that I’ve put that out there, something will probably change.  We shall wait and see.

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These days there doesn’t seem to be a whole lot to talk about.  Even LB and I seem to spend a great deal of time talking about the weather.  Earlier this week I spent some time chatting with someone I’ve been friends since my 1970’s Sunday School days.  This is one of the things I shared:

My

Favorite #TWO

My new juicer!

I suppose I’m about as interesting as anyone else who has been in quarantine since March.

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Before my Favorites went any further downhill, my daughter-in-law rescued me.  She sent videos of my favorite little girls playing in the park.  I snapped a few photos to share my

Favorite #THREE

This little climber and her protective Daddy.

Richard is helping his little one learn where to place her feet, so she will be able to safely climb to the top.

Lydia is so brave, and she wants to climb to the top all by herself.

Richard stays right behind her, ready to catch her if she falls.He is such a good Daddy!She made it!  Good Job!

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Favorite #FOUR

This little climber who stopped to pose for the camera after she reached the top of these stairs!  She looks like a little Southern belle.

Speaking of Southern belles, there is one in particular that comes to mind.  She is the most famous fictional Southern belle and was the heroine in a story that is my

Favorite # FIVE

Gone with the Wind

is a classic and a great story.

I know a lot of people have watched the movie, but I only know of one who has read the book:

“Scarlett O’Hara was not beautiful, but men seldom realized it when caught by her charm…”

(she is beautiful in the movie)

It is a LONG story, but well worth the time.

LB ordered the DVD last week, because you just never know if it may disappear.

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HAPPY FRIDAY!

And Happy 1st day of May!

It happened as Justin predicted…

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Friday May 1st!

It has been challenging to pick five favorites this week because not much has happened, which is evident in the selection of my first favorite.

Yes, it is a website and will probably save you hours on the phone if you happen to be having trouble with your internet connection.  Even if you aren’t having trouble with your internet connection right now, you will eventually.

Favorite # ONE

If you’re having trouble with your internet, don’t call me… instead click and read

 THIS

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Favorite # TWO

New Top

FARYSAYS Women’s Striped 3/4 Bell Sleeve Off The Shoulder Front Tie Knot T Shirt Tops Blouse

I am a shopaholic and if I don’t have at least one Amazon package delivered to me weekly I will experience severe withdrawals.

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Favorite # THREE

Mary Kay’s

Volumizing Brow Tint

And now my eyebrows show up

I’m using dark blonde.

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Favorite # FOUR

Fun with SHARPIES

This is what I’ve resorted to while in isolation.

It’s cute though, right?

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Favorite # FIVE

I haven’t been anywhere in six weeks and I haven’t done anything that doesn’t involve cleaning or organizing my house,

but today there was NEWS…

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HAPPY

We aren’t out and about, and there isn’t quite as much material to chose from, but I still have favorites.

These favorites are

[WARNING]

ALL over the place, but still favorites!

Favorite # ONE

Friends

whom I’ve met at work.

Let me clarify…

not my coworkers, although my coworkers are all wonderful, but I’m talking about my customers.  Wonderful people whom I call friend: Debbie, Gwen, Judy, and Diane.  You have my email and I’m here for you.  I’ll stay overtime if you need me!

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Favorite # TWO

I posted this on social media recently but wanted to share again on my Friday Favorites.

This is a different version, but still undeniably beautiful.

and now I digress…

Favorite # THREE

(Low Carb)

Sausage Biscuits

These sausage biscuits will make you gain weight even in ketosis.

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Favorite # FOUR

Lemmy’s Castle

Last night while I was on the treadmill, Stephanie sent me a request for help.  It appears that she has been fortunate enough to enjoy time with Super Mario World.  In my past life this was an extreme time waster, but it was fun.  I enjoyed it, my kids enjoyed it, my sister and her kids enjoyed it.  I hope she doesn’t mind, but this was a wonderful memory.

Thanks Steph!

I hope you beat him!

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If you aren’t watching Turner Classic Movies, the best of the best are currently showing from April 16 through April 19th.

Tonight LB and I watched

Favorite # FIVE

Some Like it HOT

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