Top of the Morning February 27

TOP OF THE MORNING | FEBRUARY 27

Greetings happy people and Hello Monday! The bug art is pretty wild.  If we could read the fine print - would learn a thing or two, I would imagine. Rounded up these terrific twelve for today.  Click to enjoy. Happy that you're here. Raise  your hand if you attended Jane Fonda's 80s workout videos - I did and exercising with Jane and gang was actually FUN Top 10 reasons for using vinegar in your laundry This is most interesting ... AAA batteries can be used in place of AA batteries Check out these pics showing the uniqueness of living in Alaska
Mother

5 FOR FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 24

Greetings and happy Friday! PICTURE LINE UP: #1 I would totally agree!  This title caught my eye and couldn't resist putting it in today.  And, yes, pic of book is upside down on purpose.  Ha! #2 Shadow play - on my 3 mile walk today #3 Little tiny peek-a-boo rainbow on my wall!  Happiness Cool thing about the framed picture -- My great Aunt Beth went to the Louvre Museum (France) and gifted me this poster years ago - as in many years ago.  I had it framed and it lives with me on one of my walls.  Early Picasso... #4 Well - got a little involuntary garden action going on in my kitchen. Dear Annie - she's so centered with her thoughts. Recipe - let's make a killer hot sandwich, shall we? 5 songs to listen to - hope you have time... As always, I am so grateful that you're here hanging out today!
Wednesday Reader February 22 | Cat Eye Glass Lady

WEDNESDAY READER | FEBRUARY 22

Hello Friends! I love this black and white picture of a beautiful waitress in a diner.  For sure everyone knew her name.  And even better - she knew everbody's name.  And ask about your people.  And the genuine smile and laughter!  So very "welcome" ! Hello Daymaker from way back in the day. My favorite diner of all time was in Billings, Montana, and its name was the Kit Kat in the Heights.  Saturday mornings - homemade big-as-your-hand cinnamon rolls or caramel rolls were available.  Had to get there early because - imagine this - they sold out fast!  And when these beauties were gone - gone until the next Saturday. Other than Saturday mornings - my favorite diner food was/is a Patty melt sandwich. Yep!  Grilled burger patty on toasted rye bread + melted cheese (not sure - thinking it's American) + grilled onions. Cannot even re-create it at home.  Trust me I've tried to.  Just not the same! You?  What's your favorite diner food favorite? Here is the new Wednesday Reader.  Enjoy! Thanks for being here.  Grateful.  Always!
Top of the Morning February 20

TOP OF THE MORNING | FEBRUARY 20

Howdy and happy Monday - Today's President's Day.  Did ya know? I have a few fond memories from my "time machine" of President's Day in grade school. We colored a picture(s) of a president (George Washington or Abraham Lincoln).  Total added bonus of an art day! The fun 12 collected for today's Monday! Click and enjoy! As always, thanks for being here! On President's Day - check this out -- last words ... The art of illusion - giant murals on sidewalks and public places - chalk art.  So WOW! March destinations to plan for - if you're thinking about a fun place to go hang out Cool vintage historic pics that are just ... totally worth a looksy .. my personal take-away word - "wild"! Say again!  Jalapeno Popper pull-apart bread??  So gonna make this recipe!
Top of the Morning February 12

5 FOR FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 17

Greetings - Hard for me to believe February has crossed its half-way mark!  But it has. PICTURE LINE UP: #1 Madagascar Vanilla Bean + Cinnamon stick infused Simple Syrup getting ready to happen.  Recipe in today's episode. #2 My new groovy home accessory!  Disco ball hanging in the over-the-sink kitchen window.  It's so much fun watching dancing pieces of light on kitchen walls and even in to the living room throughout the day! #3 Shadow play - 3 cats in a window grabbing some sunshine! #4 Feather in a hat - How cool is this feather embellished with a few perfectly positioned beads?  Hat tip to this artsy idea!
Chateaubriand Marinade Recipe

WEDNESDAY READER | FEBRUARY 15

Greetings Happy Readers - I present today's Wednesday Reader for your enjoyment. Leslie Elman's trivia is always so fun for learning stuff about stuff we never would have even thought about. Stephanie Hayes' column about jeans is awesome.  Pretty sure most of us can relate!  Ha Behind the Scenes Film Crew article should be of interest to all who are movie fans. Chateaubriand marinade recipe ... It's. That. Good. As always, I am grateful you're here.  I wish you a wonderful Wednesday!
Wednesday Reader February 14

VALENTINE’S DAY | FEBRUARY 14

Burgers Diane

TOP OF THE MORNING | FEBRUARY 13

Greetings Monday.  Hello happy people. Well, tomorrow's Valentine's Day.  Do you have a favorite Valentine's memory from when you were a kid? I fondly recall what a blast it was to take an empty shoe box to school -- the teacher setting aside time for several days in a row when we got a break from chalkboard teaching -- and were set free to create and decorate our cool personalized Valentine's Day boxes. Remember?   The little mailbox sort of thing where classmates slipped a little card in - on the day. Bonus!  The party.  Moms brought in sweet treats:  cupcakes, punch, little sandwiches, candy. Good times! Happy Valentine's Day (!) Scooped up these wonderful 12 for today.  Click and enjoy the entertainment. Dear Annie's sage thoughts to a Reader's statement. So thrilled that you're here.
Glazed White Chocolate Raspberry Loaf

5 FOR FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 10

Happy Friday, Everybody ! Picture line up: #1 Birds of a feather flock together on feeder outside my picture window.  Check out the cool ice cycles on the other side of the "roof" of the feeder.  A little something extra fun - for sure. #2 Daymaker in action.  My friend Marky rescued/adopted little "Beanie" from a home that didn't show the love nor did they want him.  Marky was definitely a Daymaker to this little fellow! He reports that "Beanie" is living the dream now.  Bathed, fed, sleeps inside on a brand new, little dog bed (previously, had slept outside on cold concrete) and feels loved - because he is.  Hat Tip, Marky! #3 Shadow play across my dining room table. #4 Dream on Dreamer.  We all know the stories of a message in a bottle, right?  Be on the look out for a message in a window.  Spotted this one while walking by a cool little shop in a small town nearby. Annie Lane has some solid thoughts about weight loss drug "fad." Eggs on a Stack recipe.  How fun are these?  I'll tell ya, they're a lot of breakfast-on-the-weekend fun food. 5 tried-and-true songs to give a listen to... Maybe over weekend Eggs on a stack breakfast?
5 For Friday January 12

WEDNESDAY READER | FEBRUARY 8

Hello Readers + fellow Daymakers - January went out with a giant chill - pill that slid into February for a few days.  Sleet - icy roads - brrrr. I was prepared as far as wrapping outdoor + dripping faucets, making sure there were staples for my cat family, wild birds outside the picture window and me for a few days.  All is well. Are you a shopping cart returner or not?  Stephanie Hayes' column in today's issue is a pretty - darn - good - made - ya - think piece.  Be sure to give it a read. Fajita marinade recipe!  Thumbs up.  Get ready to make it over and over and share the recipe - people are gonna be asking for it. I present today's Wednesday Reader.  I hope it succeeds in bringing a bit of a kick - back - enjoyment time. As always, thank you for being here.  Appreciate ya.
Top of the Morning February 6

TOP OF THE MORNING | FEBRUARY 6

Greetings all and happy beginning of a brand new week! I love this illustration.   Takes me sledding down memory lane.  We had sleds like these when we were kids.  They were crazy fast.  I preferred sitting on the racer and steering it with my feet.  That was daring enough for me. Ha! I enjoyed picking out the greats for the 12 today.  Click and enjoy. Dear Annie is spot on as usual. I'm happy you're here.  Thank you. Check out these spliced photos - pretty trippy Did you love Cracker Jack's as a kid?  Then you'll love this little piece of interesting 10 simple ways to be a kinder person ...every day These cool U.S. towns look like they're stuck in time DIY 5-gallon bucket planters - to grow a garden anywhere.  Start planning now! Stephen Kings 20 rules for writers - very cool Winning, awwww-mazing underwater photos
5 For Friday February 3 | Faded Background

5 FOR FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 3

Greetings happy people and h-e-l-l-o Friday - Hope your week was just what you wanted it to be and are looking forward to a little something cool coming up this weekend. I also hope you have seen or been a Daymaker this week!  We're out there and our numbers are growing.  It's such a positive, happy experience/feeling every single time it happens. Four fun pics to check out: #1  My 2-year-old Christmas cactus is blooming.  Gift from Stacy - friend and hair stylist extraordinaire.  thanks Stac! #2  Coolest Women's room entrance EVER.  Like walking thru a magic garden portal.