Sometimes the best things in life aren't really things

I shamelessly stole that line from my friend, Daniel. He probably stole it from someone else.

After rabidly barking at the vacuum cleaner, the steamer, and the plumber with the jack hammer, Mili and I spent some time playing around in the yard. She even (accidentally) pooped outside.

It was a good day!

Fortune telling

Went to eat Chinese food with my mother and aunt this evening. The last time I went, my fortune said, "A carrot a day keeps cancer away." What kind of fortune is that? And does that mean I should seriously consider eating a carrot each and every day? And by "a" carrot, do they mean a baby carrot or a full-fledged carrot?

That fortune just left me feeling confused. And a little scared.

Tonight's fortune said, "You'll accomplish more later if you have a little fun this weekend." This one is spot on because I am leaving Friday for a mini-reunion with three of my high school girlfriends. The last time we were all together was about 25 years ago.

Obviously, we are going to have a "little fun" this weekend. And just to be safe, I will probably take some carrots.

Sunrise

After sleeping like a rock, I woke up eagerly anticipating the sun rising over the ocean. It so beautiful.

And the sand gnats had a nice little feast at my expense.

SOOC

Life isn't about surviving the storm but how to dance in the rain

An epic storm blew in late this afternoon. And I ate too much shrimp and grits.

I love being on the Georgia coast!

I'm at a leadership conference and I have many, many ideas running through my head. I need to start writing them down so they can begin to take shape.

Forever at her fingertips

We moved some furniture up to the new apartment of the youngest girl. She was so appreciative and happy and fun.

She is so darn grown up now!

It seems like just the other day she was sucking her thumb.

Lesson learned: Black waters reflects heat

I took my son and his girlfriend out on a canoeing excursion (I'm a pro now - this was my second time in a canoe). I have no idea what the heat index was but the actual temperature was 100 degrees (Fahrenheit... that is 38 degrees Celsius for my Celsius friends).

And we learned a very important lesson. Black water reflects heat.

We were almost served up with fries on the side.

It's not just taters that have eyes!

This is probably the best argument for me not needing an extended vacation at home.

See what happens when I find wiggly eyes?