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Summer Vacation 2021

We left Jacksonville on

Sunday May 30th

and headed for Orlando.

I’m not a regular at the Disney theme parks, but I do like to visit Disney Springs. There are so many shops and restaurants at Disney Springs.

LB and I stayed in a nearby hotel within walking distance.  After we checked in that afternoon, and waited for the rain to pass, we walked to Disney Springs.  Our reservations at the Mexican restaurant were  9:30.  Nothing earlier available.So we shopped!

LB and I visited Anthropology, Zara, Francesca’s.  and there were several other shops whose names I can’t remember.

I have this little oil diffuser.  It was a Mother’s Day gift from my girls.  The shoes… I might have eventually.  The dress may be just a distant memory.

We left Orlando on

Monday

morning.

I wanted eggs Benedict… it is my favorite out of town breakfast treat. My low blood sugar had reached its lowest point as we pulled into a gas station and saw a restaurant across the way

“First Watch”.

Never had I heard of this place, but it was meant to be.

This is scary Kim when blood sugar is low…

The first of a 3 day eggs Benedict-paloosa.

Afterward, we had a four hour drive to our tropical destination

Captiva Island

We stayed at the Captiva Island Inn, which is actually a 3 story house.  Each floor has its own living room, kitchen, bedrooms and balconies.  We were on the 3rd floor, which they call the Penthouse.

Right after we took our luggage inside, we walked to the beachtook a selfie and walked along the shore for awhile, just enjoying the tropical paradise.

Afterward we stopped for dinner at The Mucky Duck.The seafood was excellent.

The next day was my birthday…

June 1st

I was awakened to the usual “Happy Happy Birthday Baby”.

We opened birthday presents and then got dressed for breakfast at the Keylime Bistro. Eggs Benedict again. That’s a BIG breakfast.

Then we enjoyed a whole day at the beach.It is a beautiful place. I didn’t pick any of the flowers, but I had to touch them.

Later that evening we enjoyed dinner at Cantina Captiva where there are dollar bills attached to every square inch of ceiling and walls.  This is the only Mexican restaurant that we have tried the carnitas fajitas instead of our usual fajitas trio.  I highly recommend!

It was a great birthday/vacation week!

Before I knew it, the time to head home had arrived.

As we drove away, I was thinking, “this is the type of place I should live”.  I was thinking about how I could make that happen when I looked to my right and saw what appeared to be an iguana crossing the road.

(might need to rethink that one)

The week was fun but it went fast.  It reminded me of a quote by the great Ferris Bueller…

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

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Presidential Election 2020

No doubt you’ve heard of the Watergate scandal.  It began in the early morning hours of June 17, 1972.  Several intruders were arrested in the office of the Democratic National Committee.  That office was located in the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C.  You probably saw a remake of this drama in the movie Forrest Gump.

This was not an ordinary intrusion.  The intruders were connected to President Richard Nixon’s reelection campaign, and they had been caught wiretapping phones and stealing documents.  President Nixon’s role in the conspiracy was eventually revealed.

He resigned on August 9, 1974.

It has been suggested that the Watergate scandal changed American politics forever, causing many Americans to question their leaders and think more critically about the presidency.  I was only 8 at the time and I don’t remember much about events surrounding President Nixon.  But fast forward 46 years and I can tell you plenty about events surrounding President Trump.

This is just a bit of what I know.

On November 3, 2020

I went to bed believing President Trump had been elected to a second term as President of the United States.  Although I was still scratching my head about the VERY EARLY Arizona call for Joe Biden, I still had a good feeling.  Somewhere between 3 and 4 AM on November 4th, I woke up, looked at my phone, and saw a dramatic change had taken place.

And I was wide awake.

Michigan totals revealed added votes for Biden, which is typical when counting votes, but votes for Trump were SUBTRACTED.  How could the tally show a reduction in the number of votes?  At this point I started questioning what was going on.  I found a lot of interesting information like THIS.

It took awhile for everything to be sorted out, but it was finally determined that Biden had been elected.

And now

Many People are Waking UP

and the audits have begun.

Starting with Arizona. In Maricopa county a forensic audit has begun.

You can watch it live at AZAudit.org when the audit resumes again on May 24th.

That’s not really news.  And if you listen to the journalists in the MSM [main stream media] grouse and screech, you may think the audit is happening because those “Conspiracy Theorists” are trying to overturn the election.  But why would a journalist report anything other than the unbiased truth?  Why would a journalist be wildly concerned about an audit?  Surely, when discussing “the most free, fair, and secure election in American history”, there is no reason to be anxious or insecure.

“Confidence is silent, insecurities are loud”

The louder they become, the more it appears that something was fraudulent about the 2020 Presidential election.  If the election was free, fair and secure,  a forensic audit is nothing to fear.

According to constitutional rights

We The People

[including the state of Arizona], are deserving of election transparency.

I hope that everyone will come to understand that the audit is not about Democrats versus Republican.  All people across the political spectrum stand to benefit from this audit… not to overturn the election, but to ensure that every citizen of the United States who is an elector qualified to vote, knows there is accuracy and integrity in our elections.

Is there something to hide?

If there is nothing to hide

…there is nothing to fear.

I don’t buy everything MSM sells and you don’t have to either.  There are alternate news sources, some on YouTube, although many have been censored.  Facts Matter is a good place to find unbiased truth.  And RUMBLE, has several informative sources…  And We Know, Christian Patriot News, Red Pill 78, and X22 Report.

 If you’re in the mood for a good show, everyone’s favorite Pillow Man tells it like it is on Frank Speech and provides Absolute Proof about Absolute Interference.

Grab your popcorn.

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Friday Favorites

Even though I am working from home, and I have not had to endure the insane traffic that vexed me on my travels to the office, I still look forward to Friday.  I rejoice on Friday afternoon that I will not have to log into my workspace for TWO DAYS.  It is a liberating experience and I typically find myself dancing like no one is watching.  And it is a good thing they aren’t.

So I am once again celebrating Friday by sharing my favorites from this week.

Happy Friday!

Last week I mentioned that the glam babies would be visiting Florida for a few days.  They would have the chance to sleepover at 3 of their grandmother’s houses.  Friday night it was Glammy’s turn.  I could and should dedicate an entire post about that visit, but for now I’m going to choose a few photos that LB took to be my

Favorite # ONEThey are so Pretty!

Inside and Out!

The glam babies went to stay with their YaYa on Saturday night while LB and I “participated” in my graduation.

 I’ve been looking at this card pinned to my bulletin board for months, I thought it should be my

Favorite # TWO

Tim Tebow was the speaker and he did a great job.  The choral group sang beautifully.  That’s about it.

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Favorite # THREE

Yep, plant-based hot dogs.

Not the healthiest plant-based food I’ve tried, but only 60 calories.

LB decided he wanted to grill hot dogs earlier this week.  He grilled the greasy jalapeño cheese stuffed sausage dogs for himself, but I’ve been wanting to try these.  I have to admit, they have an odd texture, but taste excellent covered in yellow mustard and stuffed in a hotdog bun.

I ate 3

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Over the weekend I hurt my knee.

I was being goofy and ended up on the floor with my leg twisted in the wrong direction.  It hurt so bad, I couldn’t walk on it for almost 24 hours.  LB bought a knee brace and it has been helpful.  There was no visit to an urgent care center, because I figured if I gave it a few days, it may get better.  I was right.  My knee is much improved.  Every once in awhile I find myself not wanting to put weight on it, but overall it is improving daily.

With all that said, my next favorite will have to be my new friend

Favorite # FOUR

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and last but not least

Favorite # FIVE

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Friday Favorites

WHERE DID I GO?

You might think that since I’m working from home and finished with college courses I’d be blogging NON STOP.

But alas, I have been unmotivated.

I’m not sure if it will get better anytime soon.  We’ll see how it goes.

On the subject of college courses, I mentioned that mine have been completed.  Finally.

I got this in the mail

Favorite # ONE

A box of trinkets from Liberty University.

Now, one of those trinkets is special… it is a cord that is meant to be part of a graduate’s regalia.  This one is red.  It means I am a Cum Laude graduate.  Sadly, it is the wrong color.  It should be BLUE!

 

I’m so tired of dealing with them I’m not even going to protest.

I’ll hang it around my neck and pretend it is blue while I watch my virtual graduation this weekend.

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Last weekend LB and I went to the St. John’s Town Center to return some items that I ordered from LOFT.

Favorite # TWO

I’ve said it many times… LOFT is my favorite.  LB is too.

I also like Express and we stopped in there as well.

Favorite # THREE

I really like this outfit.

Off The Shoulder Ruffle Top//Super High Waisted White Button Fly MOM Jeans

MOM jeans?

 NVM… I need another outfit like a need a hole in the head.

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The Glambabies are in town this weekend and I’m looking forward to a visit.  They haven’t been to Florida since February.

Today they went to the Caddyshack with their Mema.

Afterward they rode along to pick up Levi and Thea from school.  Then they all went to Mema’s house for a fun time together.

I took some photos the last time they visited earlier this year, but never posted them.  I came across these photos recently and they are my

Favorite # FOUR

When Lydia and Rory came to Glammy’s house, they found the My Little Ponies that had magical color changing tails.

 

And now I’m going to walk next door and get them!

That will be my

Favorite # FIVE

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By the way…

Happy Friday!

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An Offer You Can’t Refuse

A post by Mary

Today I had the most unusual and pleasant experience when I called AT&T to change my service.

The young man in customer service I spoke to was from Asia.

He said his name was

Bart

Bart told me that I would be able to call him Super Bart once he had helped me.

And he would make me an offer I couldn’t refuse.

During our conversation Bart sang three songs for me.

Three Whole Songs

First he sang “Country Road” by John Denver.

Have you ever heard an Asian person sing with a country accent?

It was funny and cute.

Next he sang “In My Life”.

This was followed by I’m on the “Top Of The World” – all the way through!

I mean the whole of all three songs!

Now I ask you, what kind of person sings not one, but three songs to their customer? More than that, what kind of person sits there and listens to it?

Well, I didn’t listen the whole time; I sang with him. I guess we really made a connection.

When we hung up we were probably both smiling. I like to think so.

He even invited me to his country. Maybe I would go sometime if I understood what country he said it was.

By the way my cable and wireless bill was reduced from $250 a month to $103.

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MDR

Friday Favorites

It’s Friday Y’all!

My happy week started with a highly anticipated package that came in the mail.and so my Favorites begin with this long awaited certificate

Favorite# ONE

Thank you Mr. President!

 

And so, to celebrate I went shopping online at Express

Favorite # TWO

 

Ruffle Neck Peplum Sweater Tank

 

Paisley Wrap Front Tie Top

I also went shopping at LOFT, but those goodies haven’t arrived just yet.

 

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LB also got fun mail this week

AARP 😜

Knowing that I am a Barbie Enthusiast, he tore out this article for me to enjoy

Favorite # THREE

and so I began following this fellow enthusiast @grandmagetsreal on Instagram

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Favorite # FOUR

Gnocchi

I had this on Tuesday night for the first time ever.  It was Girls Night Out and we went to Maggianos Little Italy.  I highly recommend the gnocchi.

Sadly, I didn’t take any people pics, only food pics 🤣

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During our drive to the restaurant, Mama and I were discussing the book of the Revelation, where John writes to each of the churches.  She told me that each of these churches represents a period of time and the church of Laodicea represents the current church.  There is a lot to think about here.

Favorite # FIVE

14 “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: 15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot...

19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. 21 To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.

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I am no longer using Twitter, and this isn’t a Favorite.

FYI…

Frozen Banana ‘Ice Cream’

First and foremost…

Don’t throw away those ripe bananas!

When the banana is ripe, it will be soft, sweet, and ready to freeze.

Peel the bananas and slice. It really doesn’t matter what size as long as the pieces are small enough to blend.

Put the bananas in an airtight container. Place in a freezer-safe glass bowl or freezer bag.

Freeze until ready to use, at least 2 hours or overnight.

Pulse the frozen banana pieces in a food processor or blender. Transfer the frozen banana pieces into a food processor or high-speed blender. (The more powerful the better.) Pulse to break up.

Keep pulsing At first the banana pieces will look crumbly. I’ve found that sometimes adding a little cold water is helpful.  Scrape down the sides of the blender.

Switch from pulsing to blending. At first it looks unappealing, but hang in there. Scrape down the sides of the blender.

This takes a little while. Keep blending. The banana will become smooth.

As the last bits of banana smooth out, you’ll see the mixture change from blended banana to creamy, soft-serve ice cream texture. Blend for a few more seconds to aerate the ice cream. (If additional mix-ins are desired, like peanut butter or chocolate chips, this is the time.)

Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until solid.

You can eat the ice cream immediately, which is my preference, or drink like a milkshake. You can also transfer it into the airtight container and freeze it until solid, like traditional ice cream.

 

Frozen Banana Ice Cream

  • Servings: 2
  • Difficulty: easy
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Instructions

  1. Peel the bananas and slice. I cut mine into four pieces. It really doesn’t matter what size as long as they are pieces are evenly sized and small enough to blend.

  2. Put the bananas in an airtight container such as a freezer-safe glass bowl or freezer bag.

  3. Freeze the banana pieces for at least 2 hours until ready to use, at least 2 hours or overnight.

  4. Pulse the frozen banana pieces in a food processor or blender. From the freezer, transfer the frozen banana pieces into a food processor or high-speed blender (the more powerful the better). Pulse to break up.

  5. Keep pulsing. At first the banana pieces will look crumbly. Sometimes a little cold water is needed.  Scrape down the sides of the blender.

  6. Switch to blending.  It may look unappealing, but hang in there. Scrape down the sides of the blender.

  7. Keep blending — this takes a little while. Keep blending. It will become smoother but still have chunks of banana. Scrape down the food processor.

  8. Watch the magic!  As the last bits of banana smooth out, you’ll see the mixture shift from blended banana to creamy, soft-serve ice cream texture. Blend for a few more seconds to aerate the ice cream.  If additional mix-ins are desired, like peanut butter or chocolate chips, this is the time.

  9. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until solid or you can eat the soft ice cream immediately. If you transfer it back into the airtight container and freeze it until solid, like traditional ice cream.

     

Notes

Food processor vs. blender: It is likely that a food processor works best for this, as it is larger and allows for the banana to get quickly creamy and aerated.  I make it in a blender, one banana at a time since my blender is not powerful enough to process several frozen bananas.

Mix-in Ideas
While the one-ingredient banana ice cream is low in calories and easy to make, it doesn’t take much effort to zhuzh it up by making it two– or even three– ingredient ice cream. Here are some mix-in ideas…

  • Peanut butter
  • Honey
  •  Chocolate chips
  • Nuts
  • Nutella
  • Frozen berries
  • Tablespoon of cocoa powder
  • Half a teaspoon of cinnamon

Or make a sundae…Just the way LB likes it!

 

 

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