Neowise comet this month in northwest sky.

We've been out on the dark country roads looking at the Neowise comet. You can barely see it, but it's definitely there. Very cool. Will be closer to earth next week.

A cool day in July, what a treat!

We've been outside all day, just beautiful and cool. Spent the afternoon in my hammock with a good book, watching the lightening bugs now..hope you all had a great day.

Red Hats lunch

Had lunch with my Red Hat Sisters today, no photo, but we had a great time as always, Good to see everyone again after the long Covid-19 lockdown.

Hot! Hot! Hot!

Wow, it has really been a hot and very humid day, finally we are outside this evening watching the sunset...stay cool!

Happy 4th!

New wheels for the Haltermans! (New to us.)

Lunch with the ladies of '67

I had lunch with my ladies of '67 again today.

Jenny Holsapple

was in town, so great to see you!

Toma Newburn

brought her friend, Judy to join us too. A few missed out on the picture, but it was a fun lunch as always, despite the terrific storm that blew through here about that time. Love these life-long friends!

Vintage prism suncatchers

I found these vintage chandelier crystals at an antique store the other day, so I made these sun catchers this afternoon, you can never have too much sparkle. .. Seriously I made them to sell because my windows are already full of them.. it was a good day to stay inside, pretty miserable and hot out there..

Today's project brown eyed susan dreamcatcher

Family visit surprise

Had such a lovely evening last night with my son,

Darren Holsapple

and daughter-law,

Mindy Holsapple

. They just popped in and surprised us...love you kids so much!

Illinois lightening bugs from my backyard...and crickets too.

Beautiful summer evening

Bill went to an auction this evening, so I have been in my hammock reading. Didn't miss this sunset though. Time to turn the party lights on and enjoy the lightning bugs.

Lunch with the girls.....finally!

I had lunch with some of my Ladies of '67 today..so great to see everyone and have some laughs and good conversation...sure had missed this gals...many couldn't join us today, we missed you all..life is getting back to normal here in Illinois..

Beautiful evening...the sun is just setting.

and there's pie

Made a lemon meringue pie today, the perfect summer dessert! I hope you have all had a great Friday.

Better call Voight

Look at this gorgeous sky right now!

 

It's honeysuckle time

I've been enjoying the smell of our honeysuckle in the evening, while sitting outside..so I just brought some in the house..i got stuck in the briar and buzzed by a bee, but it was worth it...they are kind of difficult to "arrange" into a pleasing-to-the-eye bouquet, so I just stuck them in a jar..function before form. Either way, they sure do smell good.

Happy Birthday, Darren

If you see this guy today, wish him a Happy 48th Birthday! 

Darren Holsapple

.

Love you so much, son, and so proud of the man you have become and the life you have chosen for yourself....Have a wonderful day!

Perfect day today

Perfect day today. Spent the day reading in my hammock, pizza and beer by the firepit this evening and now this beautiful sunset. We have to find some kind of comfort in this sad, insane world these days..so these were my happy moments today.