Friday Fun Fact

I wanted a sign if I should write a mystery or a virus based apocalypse book next. I got a cold, so I think the sign was clear. End of the world here I come.

Valley Forge

On a beautiful day, we took a trip to Valley Forge. It was a great visit as we drove around the site.

Until next time, stay healthy.

Longwood Gardens

While we were back east, we had a chance to visit Longwood Gardens.

Everything was blooming and we would love to visit again when it was all leafed out and the fountains were running.

Until next time.

Friday Fun Fact

What I thought was a conference became a super spreader event.

I went for the workshops and came back with a cold.

Quite a few of my coworkers are still sick

Not cool.

Downtown Philly

A couple weeks ago, we were lucky to visit Downtown Philly. We didn’t tour the Liberty Bell or Independence Hall, but did see the sites including Reading Market, the Magic Gardens and the Museum of the American Revolution.

An Art Exhibit on restoring the rights of ex- cons. We got to meet the artists too.

independence hall with the art exhibition in the foreground

Quaker meeting house

Ben Franklin’s grave

Very realistic statues depicting scenes from the revolution

The magic gardens

The trip was a great blend of family and history.

Until next time, stay healthy.

Friday Fun Fact

At her funeral, my youngest would like the flowers thrown into the attendees to find out who will be next.

Like a barbarian

The other day I went rogue and just threw tea leaves in the pot.

After it finished brewing, I did strain it through a fine mesh than drank it from a china teacup.

It was nice to change things up, too bad I didn’t have someone to read my tea leaves.

Until next time, stay healthy.

Maker Monday

I made this album for my cousin. It took a couple weeks but I love the way it turned out.

I hope she likes it. Until next time, stay healthy.

Furbaby Friday

Sometimes, it’s hard to get out of bed.

Stuff

Recently, we started watching a guy that explores abandoned places, usually with the owner’s stuff still in place.

https://youtu.be/Yaco6SpbxG4?si=AQor8xEjGQRpQFbw

Sure, sometimes the guy does paranormal investigations, but the thing I find most horrifying is the amount of stuff left behind.

These are treasures of loved ones—photographs, cards, and mementos of a life lived that are left to rot in place.

Then I look around and realize—I’ve got a lot of stuff.

Part of me thinks it’s time to clean house, but then I remember I am a dragon and this is my treasure horde. Bwahahaha.

Until next time, stay healthy.