Ahhhh long weekends...

So here it is Sunday and we still have one more day of the glorious weekend!! Don't you just love long weekends? I personally think a 4 day workweek should be effective for everyone beginning in September. Oh what's that you say? September is on Monday? Well isn't that just perfect!

All joking aside there is no one I know who doesn't love an extra day but putting it to good use that is the challenge. Though it is all relative, to some good use is kicking back on the couch with a beer or a "coke" spending the day with ESPN and CNN. Does this sound like someone you know? Today our good use is Skyline Drive of Shenandoah! Yep, that's right Mountain Momma take me home... road trip to the mountains of Virginia or West Virginia depending on how brave we actually are! I am hoping there will be some nice antique shops and many scenic views.
Today we will have some fun, tomorrow laundry!

Are you kidding me??

Democratic Convention

We are Americans. We're not big on quitting. But remember, before we can keep going, we have to get going
Hillary Clinton


People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
Bill Clinton

Why can't we just have a Mr.&Mrs. "president" Clinton?

Where does the time go?

I have spent the work day looking for Amaryllis gift sets, ordering Christmas balls, and trying to call Italy! It started like this, I call to place the usual Gallery order of Amaryllis and Paperwhites for delivery in October---so sorry we are sold out!

UGH time to find a new nursery. Do you know how many varieties of Amaryllis there are? Definately over 20 to start and then there are sizes 30 cm 23cm. And the names sheesh! Apple blossom, clown, ferrari, star of hollandand on and on....

The botanic name Amaryllis is taken from a shepherdess in Virgil's pastoral "Eclogues," from the Greek αμαρυσσω (Latin amarysso) meaning "to sparkle."
It is used as a given namee for females. The plant is also known as the "Jersey Lily", named after the Channel Island. I have always thought this flower was very pretty and festive for the holidays but I had no idea they were so complex. You learn something new everyday!

By the way, something else I have learned today...people take their flowers very seriously

Our Boy

Caught in the act! We like to believe our pets miss us when we have gone to work for the day and most do. But not our boy! This morning we went through the usual routine; coffee, treats for Lorenzo, shower and more coffee! It was a gloomy and cool morning a perfect day for going back to bed which is exactly what the bugger did! He will usually stand by the door when we are on our way out let out a little squeal as if to say why are you leaving me? But not today, here he is all rolled up under the covers he just could not wait for us to get outta here so he could have some peace and quiet. He is much like his owners spoiled and sometimes just plain lazzzy!

Benvenuto!

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