FINGER JELLO CUBES, IMPROMPTU, RANDOM DANCE ACTION, YELLOW JACKETS BE GONE!

Welcome JULY!

Plans for the 4th?  My wonderful neighbors/friends have invited me over for their get-together celebration on the 4th.  Pretty sure I’m going to take them up on it.  Always outstanding tacos, salsa and sides, cool music, a little fireworks action and kids laughing!  Count me in!
I’m thinking I will take over a big bowl of finger jello cubes (in the recipes today) to contribute to the festivities!

Excellent line-up of fabulous to share  today!

BEGINNING WITH:

The surprising, Ingenious Ingredient to add to hot dogs! 
I would have never guessed this little add on.  Totally makes sense, though.  I love hot dogs.  Not every week – but every now and then and this is definitely hot dogs on the grill season!

Yellow Jackets DIY trap
Totally gonna make one – probably more like three.  Yep, I’ve got them.  And, yep, the ones that also live in the ground.  Found out about that little fun fact mowing one year when I inadvertently disturbed an underground nest and they came out of the ground and were on fierce-big-time-attack mode.  It was less than ideal.  Thank goodness my instincts kicked in FAST and I ran FAST and jumped in the pool (however, not without a few little warriors stinging me first – like 9 times).

3-D Animated Size Comparison of Monsters
Fascinating.  The VFX artists/specialists who create these images for television, big screen theater productions, video games are absolutely Awe-mazing.  The skills and imagination is something I can’t wrap my head around how they do it — cool.

Keita Morimoto’s Glowing Street Scene Pieces
Is – well – check it out for yourself.  I wish I had one of his pieces.  Pretty sure I can’t afford his artwork.  So I’ll just view them and totally hat tip his talent with giant appreciation.

CORNSTARCH
Who knew it was such a valuable “commodity” in the kitchen?  I didn’t.  But now I do and so do you.

RECIPES!
ARTICHOKE LEMON HUMMUS
My sisters went to a farmers market on Saturday and they raved about an Artichoke Lemon Hummus dip they purchased.  Intrigued me to try and find a recipe – and here’s what I found!
GREEK POTATO WEDGES with YOGURT SAUCE
Hello!  Air fryer?  Make it easier?  I dunno.  These Greek potato wedges have “can’t eat just one” all over them.  Ha!
MEXICAN STREET CORN DIP
Looks absolutely TDF and the comments/reviews confirm ’tis so
PESTO SMASHED CHICKPEA SALAD
There’s nothing about this recipe that reads anything other than “WINNER WINNER Chickpea Sandwich Dinner”  or lunch or appetizer!
FINGER JELLO
Nostalgic + refreshing + light + a jiggle-jiggle before a bite delish fun!

STRANGERS SHOW OFF THEIR DANCE MOVES
HAPPY DANCE!!
Wait!
Nope, this is not something you’ve seen here before.  This one is a new find (although a post from a few years back).
Me, I couldn’t dance my way out of a paper bag.  But I LOVE watching people who can dance and the inner happiness, personalites through dance  and total joy of the unique dance styles – especially when it’s impromptu like it is in this video compilation.
My favorite take aways were the soccer ball dude, older gentleman in military uniform …
Ah, I shouldn’t even say I have a favorite – all were magical and made me smile with joy!
High five to ** Thoroya YouTube **  for her innovative videos which all represent her motto “BE KIND”.

PENCIL MAKER STORY
Pretty sure I have included this story in a Daymaker in the past.  Nevertheless, and for whatever reason, I was reminded of it this past weekend and wanted to share again.  Simple + makes you think  + beautiful message.

We Sure Are GLAD you’re here today!
Sharing + Engaging + Supporting Us with your valuable time.

READY?
Set.
Click Away.
Enjoy the Read.

• The Surprising, Ingenious Ingredient to Add to Hot Dogs – I’m in
• GOT Yellow Jackets??  Here’s how to make a DIY trap(s)!
• 3D Animated Size Comparison of Monsters – WOW!
• Keita Morimoto’s Oil and Acrylic Glowing Street Scenes Pieces Pit Connection Against Solitude – stunning artwork
• How to use Cornstarch in Chinese Cooking and Beyond!
• RECIPE (!)  Artichoke, Lemon Hummus
• RECIPE (!) Greek Potato Wedges with Yogurt Sauce
• RECIPE (!) Mexican Street Corn Dip
• RECIPE (!) Pesto Smashed Chickpea Salad
• RECIPE (!) Finger Jello
• Strangers Show Off Their Best Dance Moves

THE PENCIL MAKER STORY

Just before putting the pencils in the box, the pencil maker gave them 5 important lessons:

1. Everything you do will always leave a mark.
2. You can always correct the mistakes you made.
3. What is important is inside of you.
4. In life, you will undergo painful sharpenings, which will only make you better.
5. To be the best pencil, you must allow to be held and guided by the hand that holds you.

We all need to be constantly sharpened.  This parable may encourage you (us) to to know that you are a special person, with unique God-given talents and abilities.

Only you can fulfill the purpose which you were born to accomplish.

Never allow yourself to get discouraged and think your life is insignificant and cannot be changed and, like the pencil, always remember that the most important part of who you are, is what is inside.

~ courtesy and with permission poeticexpressions.co.uk
Thanks!  Mike and the Team

WHATEVER YOU DO,
DO IT WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT.
P.T. BARNUM

Wishing you a firecracker first week of July!
We thank ya for being here today.
Stay safe and beautiful.
Catch ya Wednesday.
Same time.
Same Place.