TOP OF THE MORNING | JUNE 5

Hello!  And Howdy Monday! How was your weekend? The weather here has been a little crazy - wicked winds and rain. Sounds and feels like "it" has finally moved on. Found these 12 pieces of wonder + fun + food for thought today. Quick question - do you call those little night flying bugs that flitter around at this time of year -- "lightning bugs" -- or "fireflies"?  No wrong answer.  Growing up, we always called them lightning bugs. Dear Annie's column is a good read ...  always. Candid Camera "Recycled Popcorn" is hilarious! We're so grateful to you for giving us a read and a piece of your day. Click + Read + Enjoy! Our beautiful 50 states ranked by beauty - there is no blue ribbon prize winner here ... all are winners-winners-winners.  Just amazing.  Frankly, I knew not what many were known for.  Check them out ... HERE!

TOP OF THE MORNING | MEMORIAL DAY | MAY 29

Greetings All - Memorial Day. I have a heart of gratitude for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so we can thrive and live in the Land of the Free - Because of the Brave.  As I'm pretty sure we all have. Presenting today's 12 handpicked clicks of laughter + fascinating + heart + keepers. Enjoy! Brush up on your Memorial Day knowledge with these interesting facts.  Video is really good and well done. HILARIOUS "must read" notes people left for other people.  All super funny - however - #2 had me rolling!! Phones of yesteryear that are so strange we kinda miss them 16 state nicknames explained ... now ya know!  And so do I! the subtle power of kindness - small acts that make a big difference in others' lives - hello, Daymakers Vocal coach says one phrase in 20 accents - this is impressive
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TOP OF THE MORNING | MAY 22

Good Morning Monday! May is zooming by, isn't it? Blink and it'll be August.  Figuratively... Totally enjoyed hand-picking today's 12.  Fun + Fascinating + Happiness.  Hope you enjoy, as well. Here we go - click away: Impressive statues you have to see to believe - my favorite is # 17 Brilliant & hilarious High School Yearbook quotes Can you smell when rain is coming?  Apparently, some can and some can't.  I can ... A little walk down memory lane - raise your hand if you remember these ... Hello Green Spaghetti recipe!

TOP OF THE MORNING | MAY 15

Greetings all - and welcome Monday - beginning of a brand new week. How was your weekend? Mine was really nice. Many Mother's Day text greetings + a call from my one and only - Hunter - child, my son - and cards from friends and family.  Lots of love felt!  Super special. Here are the 12 fun-fabulous I collected for today: A trip down memory lane - for many of us - greatness! NO DOGS OR GOLF - and other odd signage -  chuckles all ... Why we might consider putting a bowl of vinegar in the dishwasher.  I'm in! 19 best cake box cakes = dessert yummo!  Check 'em out for some cool ideas Got kids or grand-kids?  This is fabulous!  Online Archive free coloring book pages to download from vintage books + museums!

TOP OF THE MORNING | MAY 8

TOP OF THE MORNING | MAY 1

Hello May!  Hello friends - New month.  New opportunities.  New weather.  New flowers.  New menu ideas.  New Boho Animal art piece by Spring Whitaker on my kitchen wall calendar - I adore this cool calendar - check it out -   here ***  And some good ol' desire for Spring cleaning.  Feels so energizing. Hope you had a great weekend.  Mine was pleasant and chill.  Got some tasks accomplished around my home that would be on the "Spring cleaning" list of - check - done! Collected these fun 12 for today.  Hard for me to choose a favorite.  They're all A+.  Click and Enjoy. Dear Annie's column is totally worth a read as they always are.  Even when the Q & A doesn't hit me personally - I generally know of someone in my world who it would. Happy May Day and thanks for popping in and giving us a read. Apparently May 1st has always kinda been a big deal 10 little tricks to be braver everyday - FIST PUMP! Might be time to rob our piggy banks for this super-cool- additional-piece of outdoor cooking equipment! All Aboard!!  Stunning train journeys.  Looks like super cool adventures for sure Did someone say Brunch?  Hello Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole Pesto Potato Burrata Pizza - should we all decide to get the outdoor pizza oven ... or not Blueberry-Orange Bundt Cake - Breakfast. Dessert. Snack attack greatness!  Funky little road Trip on your mind for summer?  Check out this guide to the most memorable roadside attractions - they look like a trip for sure! Top 10 Amazing Savants with real Super Powers .  Wow.  Just.  Wow.  Gotta see to appreciate.  Blew me away with Awe + Happy. Got a cowboy hat?  Thinking about getting one?  Cowboy Hat Etiquette Movie Buff?  Here's a small list of some of the most expensive movie costumes from films you may remember H*I*L*A*R*I*O*U*S ((!))  Candid Camera Classic - Getting a ticket in your own driveway DEAR ANNIE BY ANNIE LANE MY BOYFRIEND'S VACATION ARRANGEMENTS MAKE ME SEASICK

TOP OF THE MORNING | APRIL 24

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TOP OF THE MORNING | APRIL 10

Greetings All  - I spotted a BIG Opossum outside my kitchen window yesterday morning raiding the catfood bowl. Are Opossums supposed to come out during the day?  I don't really recall seeing one during the day. Anyway, it ate (cleaned the entire bowl) and waddled off to wherever.  It was pretty darn cute. I didn't snap a picture to share because I didn't want to open the screen door and startle it away. Being Easter - I told myself that it had scored its kind of Easter eggs on this particular Sunday morning hunt - ha (!!) - and let it be undisturbed. Collected these 12 pieces of fun + interesting + recipes for today. Click away and enjoy!

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TOP OF THE MORNING | MARCH 27

Hello - hello!  and hugs to *you* last Monday of March. I've been busy clearing away last year's expired plants in gardens and planters to make way for new ideas of growing combos.  You? Collected these 12 for today's line-up of fun + inspiration.  Click to enjoy! Grateful that you're here hanging out. How to fake a clean house for last-minute guests! 10 valuable places older than the pyramids ... crazy Check this out - Vintage typewriter that types sheet music Striking images of the Animal Kingdom !! 9 year-old accidentally describes a landline ...  this is rich! Are you an old soul ? Here's the plan - container herb garden layout Hello winner of cool grandpa award!  Grandpa films Peppa Pig on vacation for granddaughter These Spinach ricotta stuffed shells are a dream come true!  No boil shells for starters! Sesame Ginger Orange Chicken Salad ... why, yes, please! This is absolutely mind-blowing awesome - Size comparison of he World's most famous statues Wait!!  There's more...  Another round of HILARIOUS game show moments

TOP OF THE MORNING | MARCH 20

Hello Monday + Daymakers - How was the weekend? Spring is "springing" up fast here. Trees are starting to fill out with the most beautiful greens (my favorite color) and so are yards and pastures.  Birds are hitting the feeders and chirping in the trees with what sounds to me like excitement. Very cool time of year. Found these super interesting 12 to share today.  Click and enjoy. Dear Annie has some straight-forward thoughts for  ~ Lonely. Thanks for being here right this moment and reading + sharing with friends and family + sharing your thoughts and comments.  I appreciate you!