And here’s what is was cropped from:

fish skeleton…trout! Delicious!

Mrs. G. was the first one to get it: “fish bone?”

Debbie: Of course, it was Dave that deboned the cooked fish…he’s showed me how, but he does it SO easily, I have fallen into the habit of asking him to do it. I’ll video it next time for you

So…

What is it?

What are the values you cherish even though they may run counter to societal values? Calmness, loyalty, kindness and the ability to think positively and have fun!

Mondays make me sigh and remember the fun I had over the weekend…and wish it was closer to Friday. But not this past Monday! This past Monday I woke up and hugged my guy, [edited for content], got a great cup of coffee, headed to the beach, swam & read & sunned, so this past Monday made me smile and feel joyful!

If you were to publish a book about yourself, what would you title it? “I Can’t Believe My Life Turned Out This Way!”

I have some great pictures from this weekend, but alas, they’re on my laptop at home! Soon

poppet!

framed sky

my brother

And…here we go!

1. You do your thing; I do mine and sometimes we get to do things together.

2. Sleeping is what’s been on my mind on and off all day.

3. Remember when I said I’d never fall in love again.

4. Scents, shoes, bags are three of my favorite obsessions

5. During the last year I have had my eyes opened and become more trusting.

6. Dave puts a smile on my face.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to seeing my cousin, and joining Pat & Jim at a Pat Benatar concert, tomorrow my plans include heading to the Cape to 1. swim in the ocean, 2. play Pirate miniature golf and 3. see Dr. John in concert and Sunday, I want to not leave the Cape!!!

And here’s a top view:

liver and onions! I know…not many folks like this, but Dave and I (and Sara!) love it!

Sara was the only one to get it: “How about Liver and Onions!!!!”

So…

What is it?

Fill in the blank: If I had a nickel for every time I… took a walk with the dogs, I’d be a wealthy woman!

What do you think about while you exercise? How good it feels to be able to move my body in the ways I need to…most people take that as a given, but I remember after chemo and radiation that I couldn’t even cross my legs.

What are 5 things you love about your spouse/partner/significant other (or children or pet)?

1. He’s so kind and caring and interested (and interesting!)
2. He loves doing things spur of the moment just like I do.
3. He’s artistic and musical and a great mimic!
4. He gives the BEST massages and doesn’t complain when I ask…even just offers sometimes!
5. I’ll state the obvious here, even though it might cause some to go EWWWW GROSS! He’s an amazing lover…and that’s all I’ll say about that

Oh, and that was about Dave and not Wolf or Max

Friday was fun…we went to see Jaws on the big screen and then to a Redbones (a bbq place) for dinner…YUM! When we got out of the movie, there was a line around the block of folks waiting to get in to see the next show. It was pretty cool to see Jaws again this way!

Saturday: Finally got my hair colored as well as getting my car cleaned! Later on, Dave, Michelle & I went to Portsmouth NH…lots of traffic, but it was so nice there walking around. We all had our palms read (yes, again) and that was pretty interesting. In the evening, Dave & I went to see the James Montgomery Band at an outdoor concert in Lowell; James was great as always. I had three extra tickets and we sold them for $10 each…I paid $18 and they cost $25 the day of the concert, so someone got a great deal

Sunday: Dave left at 3:30 (am!!!) to go fishing with his son…they caught 19 trout (only kept 10, tho)! We were going to have a couple for dinner but Dave was so tired (not only was he up at 3:30 Sunday morning, but at 4:30 Saturday morning, cause he worked some overtime), so he asked if I minded if he stayed home. I love that he asks While he was off fishing, I took myself out to breakfast, visited my parents’ gravestone, went to one farm stand for tomatoes & corn, and another for strawberries (and goat pictures!). Came home, made stuffed summer squash, did some cleaning and some reading. Nice quiet day…haven’t had one of those in a while!

This Facebook message from Dave to his son really made me smile:

How was your weekend?

Johnny Pesky, number 6, retired…

Graphic courtesy of Tasha

And…here we go!

1. Laughter is good for the soul.

2. “just so cute!” are the three words that started off the last email I sent.

3. What I’m most looking forward to today is going into Somerville to see Jaws with Dave.

4. Nice things that friends do puts a smile on my face.

5. Where in the world are the donuts this morning?

6. Last night with Pat enjoying a impromptu dinner on the beach and then going to see Lewis Black was just what I needed!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to dinner and a movie, tomorrow my plans include going to see a concert (James Montgomery Band) and Sunday, I want to take a ride with Dave!

This is what was “just so cute!”, courtesy of Dave!

Right now! (borrowed from Dawn)

1. I am thinking… about many things…a friend who’s trying to get pregnant, a friend who’s going on a big trip for the first time, a friend who’s coming to feed & walk my dogs tonight, so I don’t have to rush home.

2. I am thankful for… the love in my life.

3. From the kitchen… came liver with bacon & caramelized onions, baked potato & veggies…YUM!

4. I am wearing… a meaningful set of 3 rings my sweetheart gave me (his birthstone, my birthstone and a moonstone because my sun sign and his moon sign are both Cancer, which is ruled by the moon).

5. I am creating… good memories.

6. I am going… to see Lewis Black up at Hampton Beach tonight with my friend Pat!

7. I am reading… Death’s Excellent Vacation, a collection of short stories about paranormals on vacation from some great authors, including Charlaine Harris.

8. I am hoping… that Dave found someone to use the two extra tickets I have for the James Montgomery concert this Saturday.

9. I am hearing… the hum of the AC, the creaking of my chair and my fingers on the keyboard.

10. Around the house… there are lots of things to be done, like vacuuming, sorting, putting away & rearranging.

11. One of my favorite things… the smell of autumn approaching!

12. A few plans for the rest of the week… a few kisses, a couple of hugs, possibly a cook out at my brother’s, a concert and who knows what else! Life is good

13. A picture to share…

looking out over the ocean

And here’s a top view:

water valve

Reb was the first one to get it: “I am going with an old water shut off valve.”

So…

What is it?