
CarolDM
@CarolDM (182410)
United States
Joined myLot 4 years ago
Life is short, savor the moments.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (182410)
• United States
2h

A cool morning here after lots of rain over the weekend. Enjoying it while I can. The heat will return in a few days unfortunately.
My sweet neighbor invited me out to breakfast. A local diner serves great food. As you see in the...
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (182410)
• United States
22 May

Heavy thunderstorms overnight. Thunder and lightning started around 8:pm last night with tornado watches. Started up again around 11:pm. Wind and rain.
Glad it finally stopped with no damage. Just a few rose branches blown over...
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (182410)
• United States
21 May

After two years of waiting, the bluebirds have arrived in Dustin's garden. Last year, the tree swallows took over. So happy to see these bluebirds. There are FIVE babies in the house.
I have been watching the bluebirds for a few...
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (182410)
• United States
20 May

Baked some fish sticks, tater tots and a salad. Dinner is done. Also made my own tartar sauce. I added a little cocktail sauce with it as well.
Got another project done today. And I have bags of clothes ready for donation. A...
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (182410)
• United States
20 May

Another beautiful day to enjoy today. Brendel and the Dude has it figured out. I opened the doors earlier this morning. They took advantage of the sunshine.
They are now in the screen room. Had to close the doors and turn the AC...
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (182410)
• United States
19 May

Gone again most of the day today. Got a lot done. Always glad to get back home. The cats are too. Actually, they sleep the entire time I am gone. I think they miss me, but I check the security camera and see them...
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (182410)
• United States
19 May

Yesterday my sweet neighbor invited me over for a party she gave her daughter. She is home from college. And these red velvet cupcakes were dessert. Oh my goodness were they good.
Apparently I bragged on how good they were too...
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (182410)
• United States
18 May

Grilled pork chops, mashed potatoes and green beans for dinner.
Enjoyed a good dinner. After dishes were done, time to take a walk outside.
Refreshed the bird bath. Saw many baby birds waiting in line for a splash.
Robins and...
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (182410)
• United States
18 May

Was awaken at 6:am this morning. Not the cats. A baby bird. The Dude found him first, then Brendel. At the top of the front door. Chirping so loud. Sounded like he was inside the house.
Finally his Momma came with breakfast. She...
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (182410)
• United States
16 May

The cats are enjoying a nice morning in the screen room. The air was nice earlier with lower humidity. Coffee was enjoyed.
A little quieter as some of the birds have fledged. Still many left. The bluebirds are probably glad for a...
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (182410)
• United States
15 May

Went out to refresh the bird bath once again. The photo describes exactly how I felt while walking out to the bird bath.
I wasn't really attacked. However, two mockingbirds, three blackbirds, and two robins all dive bombed me...
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (182410)
• United States
15 May

Was going through some old photos yesterday. Found this one that I have never seen before. My Dad back in the day. This may have been an old Army photo, not sure. I love the old photos how they had the scalloped edges. And they...
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (182410)
• United States
14 May

Peach season is here for 2022. So excited. Got a basket of fresh peaches from the local state park today. There were many vendors setup with different foods, snacks and crafts.
I went straight to the peaches. Cannot wait to have...
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (182410)
• United States
14 May

A rain shower over night. Some thunder and lightning was involved. Glad to get the rain. However this morning I noticed many of my roses were on the ground.
The photo shows a large broken branch of roses on the deck. I salvaged...
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (182410)
• United States
13 May

Had a few bananas that needed to be used. So I baked a loaf of homemade banana nut bread. Had some walnuts to add as well. Smells so good in here.
I usually don't bake on these warm days. But I was cleaning out and realized the...
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (182410)
• United States
13 May

Blooms from my Tulips Poplar tree in the backyard. I have two of these trees. And each year they seem to grow taller.
This tree is the state tree for three states. Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana. Very popular trees for sure. The...
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (182410)
• United States
12 May

I grow wild mint in the screen room for the cats. And I use it in the winter for my hot tea sometimes.
Lately, the Dude has decided to get inside the container to eat. He used to sit beside it and eat. Too funny how he just lays...
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