Finally Friday - Summer Malaise

Happy Friday everyone!

I'm actually at a Silver Sneakers class as you read this.  The instructor, Terry, is incredibly fit and funny, so when he says, "You can do one more...", you actually believe him and do it.   Whew!

But, often, my brain says - c'mon, stop, go sit, read, lay down, what are you doing?, why?

I am SO sick of thinking about meals.  This happens every summer.  Yes, I get hungry.  Yes, we must eat.

But I hate planning meals.  Ray is brilliant at grilling and we do well.  But I think the prices of food right now is making me hate it.  Don't fret.  We can afford to eat.  It's the principal of it all. 

Arrrrrgggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

That's my random Friday post.  Thank you for reading.  I hope you have some fun ahead. 

it's  Sangria Saturday with friends.  We shall float poolside, chat like crazy, drink Sangria, and eat snacky foods.   It's a tradition with Linda H. and Julie (Shout out, ladies)

Sunday, I'm going to a Dallas Wings basketball game with a long time friend, Trish.

I am very fortunate in fun and friends.    Cheers, all - call an old friend and catch up. 

(Meanwhile, Ray finishes his Pickleball League - please win, please win, please win

Then he heads to his family reunion...enjoy BBQ and whatever in the country)   Rah!
 

Whatever Wednesday - a grand finale of POPS Lego art

A rose by any other name....

Dragon  fly

A real heron.  He's accustomed to people and happy to pose

a zebra loose in Fort Worth.  He's enjoying his spot in the Botanic Gardens.  Almost hypnotizing. 

You could see the lion  from across the gardens.  Talk about POPS!

 and my Ray dodo meets a real Lego dodo. 

A fitting finale to our walking tour of the  Fort worth botanic gardens.  I hope you  enjoyed the stroll. 

Fresh air and fun for the eyes.  Summer joy is in your town - venture  forth and enjoy. 

Monday Moments - surprises around every corner

It was not that long ago that I posted our Costa Rica pic of the red-eyed tree frog.  Now here's a colorful Lego version. 

You can almost hear this woodpecker

Deer and fawn

Proud stag

Sly fox (almost looks on the move)

and where's the yard crew?
 

Finally Friday - Keep Strolling

You wanted more of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden's POP exhibit.  Sean Kenney found his creative niche in the world of Legos. 

Snow leopard looks ready to pounce

This flower is real.  I had to take a picture.  So pretty

a pangolin with its baby

Polar bear and cubs.  Good  it's Legos and not an ice sculpture.  It was a very humid day.  I was melting. 

This mama is a favorite. 

But, wait, there will be more and then you can pick your fave. 
 

Whatever Wednesday - More to the Garden POPS!

Glory to the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens with their very fun POPS - a Lego exhibit created by artist Sean Kenney.  Over 40 creations.  Over 800,000  Legos used in the installations. 

Ray and I enjoyed our stroll!

So creative.  This is in the entrance courtyard area. 

Isn't this fun!

I love the color. 

Keep your eyes out as you stroll the grounds.

And the Botanic Garden itself is gorgeous.  So full of eye-popping  fun. 

Stay tuned - there's  way more.   Enjoy. 
 

Monday Moments - Manners and More

 Is it just me, or are manners out the window?   Ray and I are constantly appalled at people's behavior in public. Just rudeness. I do believe it's become more noticeable and is definitely spurred by social media. 

(Also, someone should lead by example - cough, cough)

No respect for property, people, public behavior.   Sigh!

Let's start our Monday with some common courtesies.  ( of course, my blog friends are already well behaved)

I love mankind - it's people I can't stand - Charles Shultz

Mankind is more prone to evil than to good - Machiavelli

We are a journey that has forgotten its destination - Anonymous

We're all guinea pigs in the laboratory of God. Humanity is just a work in progress - Tennessee Williams, Camino Real 1953

Be kind. 

Finally Friday - Frivolity

Finally Friday and a family trip for Kevin and his crew out west.  Here he is with Skylar on his shoulders and Dakota by his side to view the Grand Canyon. I hope the girls appreciate the grandeur and absorb the awe. 
 

Plus they had fun at White Sands, New Mexico.   A fleeting Faries mark

Every week lately has seemed like, "Wow, what the heck is going on?"  

Deep yoga breath.  I hope you have a good weekend.  If nothing else, step outside and really look at what's around you. 

Nature has her own mode of doing each thing, and she has somewhere told it plainly, if we will keep our eyes and ears open - Ralph Waldo Emerson  1860