Hi, we celebrated this past Saturday with family and friends. The weather couldn’t have been any better. There was a short bout of wind that cooled the evening down and made watching the light show very nice and comfortable. Below was one such firework that was beautiful. The guys were down at the pond dam shooting the fireworks while the girls were on the other side of pond watching the display. The fireworks in air and the reflections in the pond were absolutely stunning.
Hi, Happy Father’s Day to all dad’s, step-dad’s and grand dad’s!
I spent Father’s Day with my dad yesterday. It was a wonderful day. He requested Kentucky Fried Chicken for lunch. My son, daughter and her family joined us at my folks house.
A. There are 1.5 billion fathers worldwide. 66.3 million of those father’s are in the United States.
B. Father’s Day is the fifth-largest card-sending occasion in America with almost 100 million Father’s Day cards sent each year.
C. Only 50% of all Father’s Day cards are purchased for dads
Hi, I just had a rough day at work. Are you familiar with tough work days? Now I need to have some fun. I am now on a mission to find a way to create slideshow video’s. My selfie folder makes me smile when I look at these images. Needing a pick me up, I have decided to create a slideshow for my week’s post.
It has taken me a bit of time to figure out which software program would be best. Then I had to conquer how to use said software! The software I have chosen is Movavi. It is available for either Windows or Mac.
There are several different programs available for making slideshows. Some are free, with limits and options to upgrade to a paid version without limits. I selected the personal license for Movavi which comes with plenty of basic elements, transitions and such. Comment if you have any questions about my selected slideshow maker.
The pictures were taken by not only myself, but family and friends have shared with me some they took. Please enjoy the show!!
MacBook viewers: If the video does not appear, switch from Safari browser to Google. The video will then appear.
In my prior post, ‘Selfies, Take Part in Pictures, I had mentioned we are our own self critics. Practicing taking our own pictures give us the opportunity to see what angle our head needs to be at, where to look when taking the photo and just getting used to seeing ourself in pictures. The more you see yourself, the more comfortable you will be each time seeing yourself in your selfies!
Briella took this selfie!
Slideshows are wonderful for special occasion celebrations- graduation, weddings, birthday, anniversaries and even end of life services. Slideshows add life to photo’s! My goal is to provide different formats when I share my photo’s.
Hi, I had a fun birthday weekend with my family at the Kansas City Zoo. Happy birthday to me!
#14 Go the the Kansas City Zoo and #38 visit the grand girls once a month
Click image to see the images taken at the KC Zoo!
The morning began with eating breakfast out. I ordered a two egg omelet with cheese, bacon, green onion and tomato. After breakfast my daughter and her family picked me up to go to the zoo. It was for sure a fun birthday. It did make me realize a few things.
Firstly, I want to do better of taking pictures through out my adventures. There were things the grand girls did that I never took a picture. For example when they slid down the slide instead of using the stairs. I never took images of our lunch, what we ordered and the menu to show the high cost of ordering on zoo grounds. The thought of bringing a picnic lunch didn’t even come to mind until I saw the prices. One bottle of water was $5.00. Ouch, a family of 4 would be 20 bucks.
Secondly, my weight. My age, working from home, not getting out among other things I have been telling myself when I look in the mirror. This adventure to the zoo made me realize how my weight is affecting me. And it is not good. From this day forward, I will take more responsibility to do something for myself to improve my health. I want to be like my Aunt Phyllis was. When she was 80 she could keep up with my dancing when I was 50. She looked amazing. That is how I want to be when I am 80. My inspiration in aging, my Aunt Phyllis.
These two will be a work in progress. And to keep a journal of progress, I will include a selfie of me each post. And hopefully this will show the change/progress of my efforts.
Take Care. Best wishes, Debra
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Fun at the Kansas City Zoo
Hi, I decided to take a trip on a whim! Wanted to eat the famous Chicago deep dish pizza. Chicago’s deep dish pizza
Once upon a time I worked for our family business. I met Linda, a valued customer who would come into the store with her family. Over time I became friends with her. We since sold the store and we lost contact. One day I was in Walmart and she approached me. We exchanged phone numbers. I reached out to her and we began to make dates to meet for brunch to visit.
During one of our brunches I mentioned to her I would like to eat Chicago deep dish pizza and asked if she would be interested in going with me. Our adventure was going to happen.
Back in March we decided to go the first Tuesday in May. We spent one evening in the Windy City. When we went to check into the Congress Hotel, the desk clerk, Jasmine upgraded our room. She did a wonderful kindness for us. The view was absolutely beautiful, night lights and the sunrise were gorgeous.The Congress Hotel
We walked a lot, 23,298 steps Tuesday! Walked to Millennium Park, Navy Pier and took the bus back to the hotel. Next we went to Lou Malnatis for our pizza. Then off to Wallis Tower, formally known as Sears Tower. The tallest building in Chicago.
Wednesday we reserved our Wendella Lake & River Architecture Tour. We enjoyed this. After walking down the streets it was neat to see the buildings by boat. Here are just a few of the images taken. Too many to share all of them. Millenium Park, Navy Pier, Lake & River Architecture Tour On the left side of the collage there is a picture that has a green circle on it. That was the floor our room was on.
#28 on 101 in 1001 list- Travel in a trainClick this image for more K9 statue information.
Once back home and reflecting on the trip, never did I notice trash or litter on the streets and in the alley ways. Even while looking thru all of the images I had taken, no evidence of trash/litter. Secondly, both of us returned safe and unharmed. Now keep in mind we stayed in the downtown area and was back in our hotel room by 10 pm. We had a good time!
Have you been to Chicago? What was your favorite experience while there?
I have already asked Linda if she would like to go again next year. Gotta have me that Chicago deep dish pizza again!
Hi, it’s already mid May. Time is truly moving fast. We are beginning the yard and pool work. Since we have moved into this new to us house, we’ve hosted an annual July party. And will do so this year.
Last week we removed the cover from the pool. The cover itself is work. Next is getting the water crystal clear. Kevin is the pool chemist. My job is cleaning the pool. While I am working on the blog, Kevin is attending to the chemical needed for algae. Once I return from the library, I will begin the vacuuming and scrubbing.
Our pool furniture is the wrought iron tables and chairs. It will be necessary to repaint them for this year’s party. I do this about once every three years. Makes them look new!
Here are images of how our pool area looks after the winter.Kevin did start burning some of the weeds. But we need to do so much more.
Kevin did start burning some of the weeds. But we need to do so much more.