It is a Tropical Heat Wave and it is the Hodgepodge

 

Hello Friends,

We are in a tropical heat wave here in Wisconsin. It is time to get on the water. I will be doing just that this week and I cannot wait.

Before I do, we will join the Hodgepodge.

Joyce asks the questions.

We answer the questions.

Click here to join the fun! 

 

 1. "Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability." Sam Keen

Do you feel less guilty relaxing in July than you do in January? Elaborate. 

 

We will be kayaking this week on the shores of Lake Superior. 

Relaxing outside in July is easier to do in Wisconsin, so yes, I do like to relax in July, especially on the water. But, sitting by a cozy fire on a cold January day with a good book, can be just as relaxing. I do not feel guilty about either... Hee Hee.  

 

 

2. What's a telltale sign you're upset? 

 

I cannot think. I just huff. 

 

3. July 16th is National AI Day. What are your general thoughts and/or experiences with AI? Have you purposely used it? Does it excite you, scare you, or worry you? What do you see as a benefit? How about something relating to AI you see as a negative?   

 

I appreciate the help if I ask it for help. I have asked AI to help me with a few things. I think it can be helpful as long as we have common sense regarding it.

Data Centers are making me nervous, that is a big negative for me regarding AI.

 

  4. You're invited to a summer pot luck and are asked to bring an appetizer, salad/side, or dessert. Which category do you go for and what are you bringing? 

 

I would bring coleslaw, made from our very own fresh garden cabbage, carrots and onions.

 

  5. It wouldn't be summer without___________________. 

 

 

Butterflies and Flowers

Sunsets

Campfires

S'mores 

 

6. Insert your own random thought here.  

 Last week I shared that my optometrist recommended some drops for my dry eye. They did not work. Boo Boo! I am trying some new drops today. I do hope they will do the trick.

 

Conversation

 

A dead sturgeon on the shores of the Chippewa River. Yes, it is a huge dead fish!

 

It is hard to believe fish this size are in our rivers and lakes here in Wisconsin, but they are. I am not sure how this sturgeon died. We just came across it on a hike along the river.

That brings me to our conversation.

G.K. Chesterton once wrote, "Do not be so opened minded that your brains fall out."

What do you think he meant by this?"

 

 

 

 

Rewind to June

 

 

 

Hello Friends we are going to rewind to June. We will enjoy rhubarb pie, flowers and an army of ants. Here we go!

 

A slice of rhubarb pie with homemade whip cream.

 

Ernie and I were heading out the backdoor for our morning walk to be greeted by an army of ants. Nope, not spilled coffee grounds. Ants, lots of ants on the move. Thankfully not into my house. 

 

Grapes!! Our grapes are doing so well. After two failed seasons, I am really excited to see our grapes doing well. Keep going grapes!! 

 

 

I will make grape jelly, if they ripen. Keep going grapes, you can do it!!

 

 

Another poppy blooming. 

 

 

My netting worked. I saved the strawberries from the birds.

 

 

Roses!! 

 

Slow down, don't move too fast try to make the moment last.

Happy Summer