2026 Project 365 – Week Thirty-seven

We had another social gathering at church today (celebrating one of our founding members, who turned 94 this week & who is a total firecracker). It’s almost dinnertime now & I’m still full of banana pudding.
Sunday, September 6^th
I went to church, and had lunch with Dad & Sue, and did many lovely things, but this is the only picture from the day – and it’s not even a photo. I was cackling at how I had dressed my finch, Fig for Sunday so I took a screenshot. She's wearing roller skates. I was picturing her in one of those California movies where they show scantily clad people roller skating near the beach. Ha!

Monday, September 7^th                   
I sent this photo to Dr. M to show him what I had been up to while he was at his dad’s. His dad has had a war on cardboard – he takes everything out the boxes & then shreds up the boxes. I also declared war on our cardboard, but I was way too trifling to even flatten the boxes, much less tear them into pieces (also, my 94-year-old father-in-law has much stronger hands than I do).
 

Tuesday, September 8^th      
I was taming my 33-hour old topknot.
 

Dr. M got some hard news today. Another cousin, who was a big influence in his life and a good friend to his dad, passed away. It feels like every year gets lonelier for his dad – and also for him as he cares for his dad.
 

Wednesday, September 9^th                     
I got some new sunglass top frames. Fun!
 

Thursday, September 10^th         
This cat at Dr. M’s dad’s house does not trust him even a little bit (even though it definitely will get in the way while its food bowl is being filled, which I think is a universal cat thing).
 

Friday, September 11^th      
A big anniversary here in the US, and also my bestie’s birthday. Dr. M got fresh flowers for his mom and grandparents’ graves. The butterflies made us think of Dolly. 
 

Saturday, September 12^th      
This vase puzzle might actually do me in. Stay tuned!
 

I’m marching closer to surgery & wondering if they can just knock me out for the foreseeable? Yes, I’m pre-whining. I am also gazing into the future & imagining feeling much better than I do now. Are there any hurdles that you’re facing in the near future?

2026 Project 365 – Week Three

I have been so productive today! I’ve washed sheets & blankets, cleaned the floors, half-assed cleaned the bathrooms INCLUDING DR. M’s TUB, dusted (a smidge), got rid of some boxes, did some organizing. Whew!
Sunday, January 11^th           
I created this after church today to use as my profile pic on the socials. I just felt like I should state the obvious.

Monday, January 12^th         
This is a photo of the chute at the bank drive-through – I go there every week to deposit the church’s offering & JUST NOTICED on Monday that it’s manufactured in the town we used to live in in Ohio. 
 

Tuesday, January 13^th        
I was driving home wishing I could capture the gorgeous sky and then Dr. M did it for me!
 

Wednesday, January 14^th          
The only photo is this one of my outfit. I had a feeling my boss would tell me the jacket is too big for me (& she did) so I thought this might be the last time I wore it.
 

Thursday, January 15^th
I tried to get into good trouble during today’s mall walking, but as a little old white lady I’m not sure anyone actually looked at me.
 

Friday, January 16^th          
The second beaver puzzle is complete!
 

Saturday, January 17^th    
I play this game entirely too much, but I’m extra motivated to play this weekend because the team I’m on (Greene) is ahead of the MAGA team. Go us!
 

We finally got my car out of the shop yesterday. We had them do the work that they could do (new brakes, rotate tires, oil change) & decided to just see how it does with the issue with the back ordered part. When Dr. M drove it, he didn’t notice the scary noise, so maybe it’s just an every now and then issue. We shall see!
 
 

2026 Project 365 – Week Two

What can I even say about this week? I really have no words – just a continuation of the anguish I’ve felt since November 2024.
Sunday, January 4^th           
It was a long church day. I didn’t go to choir practice (since I couldn’t really sing), but I did mask up & go to the service, potluck, and installation service for our new associate pastor. It was lovely!

Monday, January 5^th         
No photo.
 
Tuesday, January 6^th        
No photo.
 
Wednesday, January 7^th          
I put a new calendar up at the office.
 

Thursday, January 8^th
Went by Dad & Sue’s during lunch and took a photo of one of his Christmas presents. I gave him a couple of beaver puzzles (to commemorate the beavers out back). Ha!
 

That evening I got a couple of Wendy’s salads for dinner. They’re so huge! This is Dr. M’s Cobb salad under the lid for his 10 inch pan. Mine was enough for three meals. 
 

Friday, January 9^th            
This kitten at Dr. M’s dad’s house was NOT amused to be having its picture taken.
 

Saturday, January 10^th    
I got something to try to bring some order to yarn chaos. We’ll see how it goes.
 

My car is still in the shop. It’s the drive train, but the part is on back order. It might be a while. Meanwhile, I’m driving my father’s nearly 20 year old Prius and I’m not mad about it (the energy monitor on it says I’m getting 40.3 mpg!).

P.S. Did anyone notice that we had two December 31sts last week? I’m going to blame cough meds. Although I’m not sure I was taking any at that time. 
 
 

2024 Project 365 – Week Twenty

 
Did you know that there are people everywhere? Work, church, parties, my dad’s house, my very own home?? I don’t know man. That seems like a lot.
Sunday, May 12^th                  
Dr. Van Fleet says Happy Mother’s Day!
 

Monday, May 13^th     
We only had three peonies this year. Dr. M snipped the third and last ahead of some expected storms and I’m so glad he did! Isn’t it glorious?
 

Tuesday, May 14^th                             
From the socials: Wherein sleeping beauty has to get up and go to work. While my rage at gen0cide simmers on the back burner. While holding joy that my Hurricanes won last night. While also wishing I could just go back to bed.

Wednesday, May 15^th       
I told my dad that I was a puzzle hussy.
 

Thursday, May 16^th                                  
Sulfur Cosmos and purple Verbena volunteers.

Went shopping for a friend’s birthday present and bought myself something too. Can you guess which one I kept?

Friday, May 17^th             
I had also purchased a new top (you can see it in the pictures from Saturday) and all it had on it was this tag in French. I ran it through google translate and was delighted by the results.

Saturday, May 18^th                                
It was my college roommate Sherri’s birthday & her husband organized a surprise party for her. It was so much fun to be a part of it! They live about an hour and forty minutes away so I rode up with Kim and Jenny. It was nice to have the four musketeers together again.

Our Hurricanes fell short of making it to the next level in the playoffs. And my tooth hurts AGAIN. And work continues to be very busy. Also, the world seems to be going to hell. Tune in next week for even more inspirational remarks!

2024 Project 365 – Week Fourteen

My brain doesn’t want to brain today, so just imagine that I wrote something witty here.
Sunday, March 31^st               
Easter! Also included, a photo of a completed puzzle at my dad's house.
 

Our phlox has just been so lovely.  
 

Monday, April 1^st  
A new month! Also, Adam is the worst.
 

Tuesday, April 2^nd                           
Dad & Sue weren't home when I stopped by during lunch, but that didn't stop me from finishing another puzzle. 

Dr. M says: 🎶This is the blooming of the Asian Wisterias, Asian Wisterias, Wisterias!🎵 This looks to be Wisteria Sinensis (Chinese Wisteria), and it has been growing in Laboratory for many decades. Asian Wisterias bloom in Spring. Japanese Wisteria, when viewed from above, climbs in spirals that run clockwise. These spirals run counterclockwise, indicating that this is Chinese Wisteria.

 

Look what Dr. M brought home for me!
 

Wednesday, April 3^rd    
Dr. M’s mom’s azalea is always gorgeous around the time of The Masters golf tournament.
 

This is posted specifically for Ellen Abbott who seems to frequently find weird flavors of familiar things. You know I’d try it. I’m a little surprised Dr. M didn’t bring a bag home for me!
 

Thursday, April 4^th                                
That puddle in my salad is me “using up the last bit of dressing in the bottle.”

Friday, April 5^th            
Wore my D.J. Burns NC State shirt to work. They played in the final four on Saturday, but alas were defeated by Purdue. It was a great run!
 

Saturday, April 6^th                             
Dr. M says that there’s nothing so verdant in spring as a field of wheat.

My little life seems to be rolling along without too much drama, but when I look at the wider world I feel hope and despair and rage and joy. It’s all so big and I feel ill equipped to handle it. So I concentrate on what’s right in front of me. And vote.

2024 Project 365 – Week Eight

There are five photos of me this week (I’m counting Sunday as one photo) and in each one I’m wearing a different glasses topper. But I’m not obsessed.
Sunday, February 18^th           
I got to spend time with my great-nephews (and some other people) Sunday evening! Gray is SO ACTIVE and adorable, and Eli is not quite as active (being an infant) but also adorable. Not pictured: Eli chewing my fingers vigorously.

     
 

Monday, February 19^th
Sent Dr. M this photo of me eating a protein bar on my way to mall walk with my bestie.
 

Tuesday, February 20^th                          
A coworker saw this sweater at Goodwill and thought it looked like something I needed. She was RIGHT!
 

Wednesday, February 21^st
No photo.
 
Thursday, February 22^nd                              
Dr. M got to watch the first spring training game of the season. Woo hoo!
 

Friday, February 23^rd                              
I voted in the primary. I was very excited to vote for Jeff Jackson for Attorney General – hopefully he makes it through the primary and then wins in the general election.
 

After work I “had” to stay at Dad & Sue’s house until I finished the puzzle. Hard times. Ha!
 

Saturday, February 24^th                          
I thought my samurai housewife look was hilarious.
 

My Valentine tulips have been looking amazing. I’m sure you agree! (Full disclosure – in the process of dusting the table I knocked the remaining petals off. Oops.)
 

February is almost over and my birthday month is beginning. I have to say that if my birthday wasn’t in March I would not be a fan. It’s so deceptive. I mean, it’s when spring “officially” starts, but does it seem springish? No it does not. Although maybe the problem is what I think spring is supposed to be like. What are your thoughts about March?