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Weeeeee!!!

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Twenty one years ago… when we moved back to Maine and bought our house in the country, I gazed across the road at the giant empty field and dreamt of cows.

Yes, I’m that person. The one you take on road trips who points out the window and yells cow! every time she spots one.

I’m not sure why. I certainly didn’t grow up with bovines in New Jersey, but I’ve always found something immensely soothing about watching cows graze quietly in a meadow.

As you know, the property across the road was sold to an organic vegetable farmer… and while over the years he’s had goats and chickens and ducks, nary a cow has been spotted.

I’d given up my dream of wandering across the street and making hooved friends.

But last weekend?

I spotted something wonderful next door.

Something I never thought I’d see….

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Woot!

Cow!!

Well, a two week old calf to be precise… happily munching our neighbors front lawn. One ecstatic phone call later I learned he’s actually a class project for a grand daughter. Feed and raise a cow? That was never part of my school curriculum, but yay!

Our neighbor told me she has a feeling the adorable (cow!) project will more than likely be a permanent resident when all is said and done.

And I am beyond thrilled.

Cow!!!!

💕

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Operation dinner out.

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We’d spent the afternoon with my SIL at the nursing home. It was her birthday and we brought flowers, a gift and a balloon. Her daughter, sister and other brother were also there.

We had cake.

We tried, but she was having none of it. She didn’t want us there, didn’t talk to us, didn’t enjoy any of it. And while her attitude was sad, a part of me felt it was also selfish. There are people in that home who have no one. No hot and cold running visitors bringing them everything they ask for. No devoted daughter taking care of their bills and legal issues. No flowers, no balloons, no celebration. Yes, her situation is sad… but stewing in self pity and being blind to those trying to help is no way to live.

Anyway… after that?

I required an adult beverage.

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Passion fruit lemon drop to the rescue.

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With a large rooster keeping us company.

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Appetizer for the husband was baked cheesy meatballs.

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Creamy corn chowder and a grilled pineapple margarita pour moi.

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We were dining at the Tuscan Bistro which rarely disappoints.

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Shrimp scampi with fresh fettuccini for the husband.

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Shrimp risotto with tomato jam, corn, roasted red peppers and a strawberry Sangria for me.

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Both were fabulous and filling…. but not filling enough to pass up the Tiramisu.

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Perfect!

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Well that didn’t take long.

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After a year of hemming and hawing.

A year of deciding and then changing his mind.

A year of yes he will and then no he won’t.

He finally did it.

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One final rub down …

And then.

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He put her on the front lawn for sale.

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It’s been a long time coming. We really don’t ride much anymore and throwing $1,000 into her every year to counteract the inactivity wasn’t doing her… or us…. any good.

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So the husband finally agreed to let one of his babies go.

We put her out on the lawn at 2:00 in the afternoon. At 2:30 I listed her on FB marketplace and Craig’s List. At 3:00 we got a call from a man with cash.

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The next morning at 10:00am she was gone.

I think my husband is still in shock.

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As happy as we could make it.

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My husband’s uncle celebrated his 91rst birthday in hospice last week and we tried to bring a little cheer.

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The nurses are so wonderful at this facility…. they all gathered round, sang happy birthday and brought him a gift.

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They also gave him a nice warm fleece blanket. Suitably decorated for a veterans hospital.

As he was opening our card, I noticed he had a new friend on the bed side table.

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This furry little guy travels from room to room and visits with patients.

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It sounds silly, but I think my husband’s uncle really liked it. And while he has a good steady flow of visitors… I can see this kitty being good company for those who don’t.

❤️

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Ominous skies…

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We’ve had a crazy spring. Or really, a crazy non spring. Cool, overcast and dreary with a little scattered rain here and there. Not nearly the April showers we needed.

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I had high hopes for a deluge when we were driving home under these skies last week.

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They were ominous and promised some good rain.

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It was falling somewhere.

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But not in our backyard.

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This was taken on the other side of town.

Oh well, maybe next time.

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Random nonsense

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Sharing some things that made me smile.

I saw the first Baltimore Oriole of the season yesterday and rushed to fill the feeder before they move on.

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They’re such glorious bursts of winged color I try to keep them around as long as I can.

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Perfect for that new Stephen King book.

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Because Lord Dudley Mountcatten always makes me smile.

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This would definitely make me smile.

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Bluebirds.

Always pretty, always look mean.

What have they got to be mad about?

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So bad, they’re good.

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Sometimes you just need a stupid laugh. And I found quite a few the other day when this stupid page appeared on my Facebook feed.

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And yes, they’re as delightfully bad as you’d expect.

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I’m guessing that won’t be easy listening.

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Wow.

And you know he was proud of that hair.

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That’s got to hurt.

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I’m guessing Jesus would pass.

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I like to think I have a wide and varied knowledge of music… but I have to admit, this album escaped my notice.

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A boy and his platypus.

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There is a platypus on our spare bed.

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If you’re wondering why, I have one word. Hysterectomy.

And the two word reasons for these?

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Renal arteriogram and uterine artery embolization.

Okay… that’s actually five, but you get the idea. Every time I go into the hospital my husband buys me a stuffed animal for company.

They’ve been on our beds for years but it’s only recently that Lord Dudley Mountcatten has decided the platypus makes a good snuggle buddy.

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Most afternoons you’ll find him here, napping with his new friend.

At times it’s hard to tell where he ends and the platypus begins.

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But whatever you do, don’t disturb his slumber.

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There will be Hell to pay.

😉

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Cut it out Gregg.

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With thanks to whoever introduced me to Goodreads… Mark?… I’m really enjoying the app and being able to keep track of all my books.

The option to connect with friends and fellow reading obsessed people is fun and the reviews are helpful.

But… you knew there was a but… then there’s Gregg.

I have no idea who Gregg is but he found me on the site and keeps sending friend requests which I continue to deny.

This is Gregg.

And while most people say a little something about themselves and their reading habits, Gregg took a different route. A rather desperate I’m striking out on eHarmony and Tinder so let’s troll Goodreads for chicks route.

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Don’t believe me?

Check out his friends list.

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Notice anything strange?

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There’s a decided lack of testosterone here.

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And if you still need more convincing?

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Gregg doesn’t seem to be much of a reader either.

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