GARDEN TOUR

I went on a garden tour with my friend H today.  It was a neighborhood garden tour.  It was sweet seeing these gardens.  The first garden was a front entry way garden.  I think we both were surprised that the garden was so small.

We did see a wonderful garden that was tiered and had two really tall chairs so the owners could see the view over the trees.  We also saw two gardens at two homes that you could walk over the fence.  They both had kids and the kids went back and forth.  They had some interesting "art" plants on their fence.

I really liked this idea of framing plants.

They also had a fairy door at the base of their tree.

It was a fun tour and a fun day with H.

Until tomorrow...

STARTING OVER

Today I  started my foster/adoption search again.  The last foster/adoption situation has been an education.  I can take all that knowledge and use it this time.

I went down and looked at the book of profiles of kids that need to be adopted.  That book makes my heart cry.  All those kids that need families.

After going down and looking at the book, I know I am ready to start the process again.

Until tomorrow...

NEW POLICE CHIEF

Today is my brother's birthday.  Happy Birthday!!

I went to my block captains meeting for neighborhood watch captains.  It was an interesting meeting because the new police chief was the speaker.  He was so authentic and personable.  I liked to hear his take on how he wants to run the police community.

Until tomorrow...

AMERICAN MADE

I went to see a preview of the Tom Cruise movie American Made tonight.  The movie was not like I thought it was going to be.  It was funnier than I thought it was going to be.  It had an actual story.

The funniest line was a clip of Jimmy Carter giving a speech saying "For the first time in the history of our country a majority of our people believe that the next five years will be worse than the past five years."

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie.  Thanks to my friend M for going with me.

Until tomorrow...

UPDATE ON HAPPI

I spoke to the vet today about Happi. Happi has been having problems walking more than two blocks. She lays down as if she is tired but I think she is in pain.

The doctor thinks I should continue the medicine for some time longer and see how she does.  I am going to give her more time to rest.

Until tomorrow...

PUTTING IN DRANO

I have a slow moving drain.  My shower started having a slow puddle in the bottom of the shower.  It started before I went on vacation in August.  I put some Drano down and it got better.
 
Then two days ago it got bad again.  I would take a shower and the water would fill up in the bottom of the shower.  Today I put more Drano down the drain.  A whole bunch.  I am hoping this will work for awhile.  Unfortunately, I think there will be a phone call to a plumber in my future but I am going to hold off until it gets worse.

Until tomorrow...

STREET FAIR AND DINNER

To round out the weekend of fun, I went to a street fair.  I met up with my second cousin, his husband, my friends H and M and all their friends.  It was super fun hanging out with everyone on such a sunny day. 

Then I went home and fed the dogs, got ready and went out to dinner with my second cousin, his husband and some more of his friends.  The weekend just didn't want to end!

It was a fun-filled, action-packed weekend.  I haven't had so much fun and so much action in a long time. 

Until tomorrow...

WENT CLUB HOPPING WITH MY SECOND COUSIN

Turns out my father's brother-in-law's sister's son was in town for the weekend. We haven't seen each other for about 40 years. I think he was a little nervous to hang out with me after all these years but it turned out great. We met at a bar where he was with some of his friends. Then we went to another bar. Both bars were super crowded and hot. I mean sweaty hot.

It was super fun and we all got along. We made plans to meet up tomorrow at the street fair.

This is two nights of staying out late for me.  Living the dream!!

Until tomorrow...

NEIGHBORHOOD PARTY

I went to a neighborhood house party tonight. This is a big weekend in my area so there are parties and fairs. My neighbor's house party had at least 100 people, almost all guys. I like to show up and represent for the neighborhood and for the women.

I ran into two friends and had a great time hanging out with them all night. They were so sweet when they walked me home to make sure I got home safe. They were brought up right.

Until tomorrow...

SAMOSAS

I love samosas.  I love them when they are crispy.  The crispier the better.

What is a samosa, you ask?  It is a fried or baked dish with a savory filling.  I eat the vegan samosas that have spiced potatoes and peas in them.  Other samosas can have onions, lentils, macaroni, noodles, cheese, minced lamb or minced beef.  They are made in a triangular shape and served with a green Indian chutney.  

It is one of my favorite things to eat.  I buy them frozen at the store but they are better when I get them freshly made.

Today I met a friend for Indian street food and I had three samosas.  They were so delicious.  Nice and crispy.

Until tomorrow...