Porch Picture and Random Things

I remembered to take a picture!  "Give that girl a gold star ... "

The wood was naked wood -- waiting until it matured (green gone) and could be stained.  It almost looks like paint.  We like the light color (a bit lighter than I thought though).  Makes it look more like a porch.  The posts are the house trim color (cream) and the wood is a light gray/tan -- hard to see in the picture.

We got a big storage tub that doubles as a food buffet, but it's a little big.  Yes, I measured.  Don't know what I did wrong.  We thought about returning it, but we could only find much smaller.  This is probably the best size even though it aesthetically takes over the space ... functionally works great.  We've had it for about 6 months.

Quick RANT.  In case you wondered how DAY ONE of Georgia restrictions lifted worked out, it didn't.  Social towns were packed (videos to prove it) and no masks, no social distancing, large groups.  WTF Georgia?!?  I read that malls delayed opening which gave me hope, but only to find they are opening Monday instead.  So the delay was about them, not safety.  Rant OVER (although I could go on forever about people with a total disregard for public safety).


Here's a RANDOM motivational steal from Gretchen Rubin's post.  Wise words.

Want to see LOVE defined in a picture?  This was a picture from 2018 from another foster and I got permission to post it because I think this is beautiful.  This abandoned, discarded dog was adopted that day.  Best friends forever -- babies and dogs love unconditionally.  It pops up on my Facebook memories and makes me happy every year.

I'm cooking a big Sunday dinner to distribute to the kids.  I found a recipe for a French lemon cake that uses greek yogurt and lemons -- both of which I need to use up this week.  The name of the cake translates to Granny Cake.  I love it since my grandma name is "Granny."  I already have grand-dogs so I had to choose a name.  Baking that today and BBQ ribs tomorrow.

I have a hormonal headache that won't quit.  Last time I had a headache this long, I skipped my monthly.  I think Perry might be making an appearance this month.  I had a few months of regular after the skip ... we'll see.  I'm due in 4 days.  It's possible the headache is related to my wonky neck (that I hurt boxing) -- that's still in play too.  Falling apart at the seams.

Remember how I didn't recommend Jen Hatmaker's new book because she says it BETTER in her podcasts and interviews?  There were a few new gems though.  This is a page in the book where she quotes Brene Brown.  I sent it to a friend because we've talked about this experience in certain situations, but had no words to describe it.  Thanks, ladies.

Hope you have a great and SAFE Saturday.  I'm glad to be staying home for the next couple of weeks again.  Georgia isn't safe right now.  Later gators.