CarolDM

@CarolDM (182410)

United States

Joined myLot 4 years ago

Life is short, savor the moments.

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Joined Neighbor For Breakfast

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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Rose Raindrops After Thunderstorms

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...

roses

raindrops

thunderstorms

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Garden Salad For Dinner & Peaches

CarolDM @CarolDM (182410) • United States 21 May

Enjoyed a nice salad for dinner. Lettuce, tomatoes, sunflower seeds, olives and artichokes. Had Italian dressing and croutons as well. I am thinking of having dessert. A few fresh peaches are on the counter that seem to be...

garden salad

dinner

dessert

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Bluebirds of Happiness 2022

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...

babies

2022

bluebirds of happiness

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Fish Sticks & Salad Dinner

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...

fish sticks

salad

dinner

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Finishing Up A Few Friday Projects

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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Beautiful Day To Be Outside Today

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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Sweets From My Sweet Neighbor

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...

red velvet

cupcake

delicious

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Grilled Pork Chop Dinner

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...

pork chops

potatoes

beans

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Baby Robin Was Morning Alarm

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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Red Delicious Apple & Peanut Butter

CarolDM @CarolDM (182410) • United States 17 May

Red delicious apples are a favorite. I eat them plain, and I also like them with peanut butter. Today I called it dinner. They are also good with cheese. I have tried different types of cheeses. Smoked gouda is probably my...

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Rose Trellis in the Garden

CarolDM @CarolDM (182410) • United States 17 May

Spent most of the day searching for a trellis to support my roses. After the rainstorm a few days ago, I lost a branch of roses. They were getting very heavy. After many stores, finally found this one. It seems to work for...

rose trellis

garden

morning

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Quiet Monday and Errands

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...

brendel

chilling

errands

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Attacked in the Backyard!

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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Choosing Reality Over Fake And Drama

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...

old photos

reality

no drama allowed

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Basket of Fresh Peaches

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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Rain Storm Broke Rose Branches

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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Homemade Banana Nut Bread

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...

homemade

banana nut bread

baked

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Tulip Poplar Tree Blooms

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...

tulip poplar tree

blooms

backyard

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Dude Enjoying His Wild Mint

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...

dude

brendel

wild mint

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