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 Inappropriate Thoughts

Everyone should have his and her honeypots in their backyard. We spotted these while out walking. It seems on brand for this blog.

Deep Thoughts

Last Sunday we had a book club author talk. The author was Isabel Wilkerson. We had read the Warmth of Other Suns.  It took her 15 years to write this book that deals with the Great Migration. I thought it was a lovely book and incredibly interesting to hear the author talk. My book review was here.

Trash Talk (reflection on picking up trash at the Skate Park)

I really must try Allsup taco sauce.  Evidently this was the condiment of choice among skate park goers. It goes great with Mike Hard Lemonades.  We also found tongs, windshield wiper, and a bath towel.

Rhett and Scarlett

Scarlett and Rhett

 We have had our rescue pups for over a year.  We kept their humane society names.  I did try to figure out their real names but that didn't really work out.  Scarlett aka Scar will answer to Cutie. Scar is the boss of this partnership. She will let you know about things and dances for her dinner.

kinda mad about the bunny ears

Rhett the toothless wonder (missing front teeth) is pretty laid back and prefers to be outside.  He likes to growl at Scarlett if she gets in his space when he has a toy.  

Rhett was a hater about the ears

Wordy Wednesday

 

This is true.  See photo below.  You got to be able to put three fingers through the handle. I explained this to a lady in the thrift store.  I will fight you on this - lol. 

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Bird Watchers Search for rare bird in Small Colorado Town - Never heard of this festival for the Mountain Plover aka The Ghost of the Prairie   - Mountain Plover Festival

Son Got a Pet Octopus - Week later 50 Octopus I think I have posted this story before, but this one is more in-depth.  Moral of the story don't get your son an octopus.

Taylor Swift Course to be offered this summer at Colorado State University

Inappropriate Thoughts

I had an insurance company tell me I am right. Well it wasn't in so many words, but I will take it.  Unfortunately, it didn't solve any of my insurance woes.  See Deep Thoughts.

Deep Thoughts

(basically, a vent)

I don't understand why insurance companies and doctor's offices think I should be in charge of my son's insurance.  Do I look qualified for this kind of thing?  I think not.  I have been on a wild insurance ride against my will this week. It involved multiple medical insurance companies and letters, calls and denials.  Just when I thought I got it fixed something else would pop up.  My son makes no phone calls but signs for himself. This just makes it complicated. I handle all the administrative paperwork for his life. If a neurotypical person has a hard time navigating this circus how does a disabled person do it. After all the calls and whatnot everything is not resolved and just seems to lend to more calls. It stresses me out.  

Wordy Wednesday

This seems to be a lesson I have to learn over and over again.  It actually just doesn't apply to autistic people but others in generally.  You need to meet people where they are.

What I Read in April

 I am linking up with Modern Mrs Darcy's Quick Lit. Check out what everyone else is reading.

Jimmy Bluefeather by Kim Heacox

I am reading this as part of a backlist challenge. I loved this book. It is very Pacific Northwest.  It is about a grandson who hurts his leg and his dream of being in the NBA and Grandfather, Keb, who is afraid that his culture is being lost. Keb is part Norwegian and part Tlingit native. It is set in the village of Jinkaat in Southeast Alaska. They build a canoe and sail it to Crystal Bay which is now a protected bay. There is a good bit of family drama and maybe just a few too many characters but a good story. 

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10 mile Walk Trend - I don't think I will be walking 10 miles.  I feel comfortable in the 1 -3 mile range

Stone Shaped like the Human Heart Found on Oregon Beach that is a bit freaky - the Adventure Crew was keen on beach combing.  

Inappropriate Thoughts

Is there anymore retiree than walking to McDonald's for coffee?   We got in a 3 mile walk complete with coffee and hashbrowns.  We aren't sadists.  LOL

Deep Thoughts

Jen Hatmaker had a great blog on change.  I think it is a worthy read. It got me thinking a lot about the changes we need to make sometimes that are self-directed.  How hard it to make those changes.

Happy 50th

 

Sent a 50th Sucks bouquet to my sister.  Happy 50th Birthday.  These are always fun to make.

Wordy Wednesday

 I love those words.  My little sis turns 50 this week.  Today is my niece's birthday and my uncle's birthday being yesterday and Friday is my nephew's birthday. So many important people in my life have birthdays this week. 

Garden Rabbit Hole

 My husband and I have been walking our neighborhood.  I had noticed this bush with yellow flowers in several yards.  Yes, I am the crazy lady that takes pictures of other people's plants.  It is very awkward. You got to love the fat dog in the above picture. Google lens is awesome for plant identification.

Turns out it is a Lady Banks rose which blooms for about 4 weeks and is thornless. The funny thing is one of my favorite Instagrammers did a reel on this rose - Wesley Farmshenigans

This also led me down the rabbit hole of longer blooming yellow roses. Then enters popcorn drift roses.

I kinda need both right?

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Can you believe that song is 10 years old?

Lego Stores and how they support Autistic Shoppers It is Autism Awareness Month

Fish Out of Water - You Know I love a good fish story

Unsuspecting Man in Tennesse turns out to be a living descendant of extinct indigenous group
 

Inappropriate Thoughts

Even aliens have to wait in line for the honeypot. Picture was taken at Bricktown: Alien Attack in Roswell. It was pretty impressive and interactive as well.

Trash Talk

We didn't pick up trash on Easter. We picked up trash on the following day. My husband had high hopes of finding left behind Easter Eggs. We found one or should I say. I found one.  Rather tame in the trash department but we did find two mismatched socks. We also got thanked by a Parks person. That was a first.

Deep Thoughts

I love a week with new beginnings and good news. This week has been filled with that kind of of stuff.  My sister is getting baptized this Sunday. In addition, my niece got engaged. 

Operation Fun - Lincoln After Dark

 Lincoln NM is a New Mexico Historical Site. This is the epi center of the Lincoln County Wars.  It is also a place where Billy the Kid was made famous.  The town is filled with historic buildings. I believe there are 17 buildings.

 Lincoln After Dark was our first-time exploring, Lincoln. We stopped at most of the buildings - Visitor Center, Store, Post Office, Doctor's Home, Courthouse, and Church. They had actors out telling their part of the Lincoln story. I didn't get a lot of pictures. It was a unique experience.  More history here.

Torreon

Defensive Tower

My husband is in this picture too hidden behind the bearded one

Loved the Pulpit at the Old Church

San Juan Mission Church

Wordy Wednesday

 

I have been feeling inspired to get out the old letterboard. I am sure it not in thing, but I still like it.