Friday Potpourri

Can you believe that it is the end of June already...

where has the time gone!

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and officially summertime

which means so many good things!

and speaking of good ~ we have been enjoying

cherries as snacks

peonies bursting open 

warmish nights = evenings on the deck

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so many blooms and fresh cut grass

planting and weeding ~ enjoying all the green

time with my "big girl" camera  ~ I put it down too long

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 first week of hubby's new job and so far ~ so good

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tomorrow I will be putting out my red & white

as Canada Day is next week

so looking forward to it

it's a birthday weekend as we celebrate my MIL & SIL

with a brunch on Sunday

then my Sweet Pea turns 16 on the 2nd

I can't believe it ~ my Samantha is growing up

way too fast ~ I am a proud Auntie

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and I always have room for a new potato salad recipe

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Hope you had a great week

and that the weekend puts a smile on your face!

Day 29 ~ Five Songs

Pick five songs or pieces of music that speak to you or bring back memories

You cannot imagine how hard it is for me to pick only 5 songs

as I have a memory for music

I can name the song to go with a certain event

and I am a true believer in the song remembers when

so with that being said so many songs spark a memory

so I have picked a few of my absolute favourites

I was lucky enough to finally see The Eagles

a few years back ~ they are my favourite band

Desperado was sort of my theme song for a lot of years

the entire Greatest Hits Vol 1 album is one that has

gone from vinyl to cassette to cd

Switchin to Glide from the Kings

takes me back to high school

and there is something about the line

:nothing matters but the weekend, from a Tuesday point of view"

still rings true today

Taking You Home by Don Henley

was our last dance at our wedding

the lyrics fit ~ we were so happy ~ still are for that matter

but it is a memory I will carry with me forever

What's Going on in Your World by George Strait

well any song by George really reminds me of my Dad

this was one of his favourite artists and he became one of mine as well

the same holds true with Charley Pride, Keith Whitley and many others

depending on my mood I can either sing it loud or cry like a baby

when it comes on now

I picked this last one as it makes me smile

and takes me back to going out every Saturday night

and just dancing ~ it still gets me on the dance floor ~ omg I still love it

please someone tell me they recognize this 80's flashback moment!

OK ~ can I just say I loved this one!

I may have to do an album list and I am loving Grooveshark!

Friday Potpourri

Ahh ~ another week gone

and already the middle of the month

where on earth does the time go??

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it has been a hectic week

changes at work ~ new responsibilities

learning ~ learning

who says you can't teach an old dog...

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packages in the mail

goodies make me smile ~ will share my wares soon

I have been reading posts on my phone

so forgive me for the lack of comments

but I am here and visiting...

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thank you for the lovely comments on 

our love story

Valentines was low key

whipped up some pasta and shrimp for supper

was treated to flowers and a new charm for my

Pandora bracelet

I bought him chocolate ~ his 2nd love!

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more cooking on the agenda this weekend

a couple more sweet things

plus some dinner planning for next week

March will be the month of celery and lettuce I think

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hoping for a movie date with my girls

we will see ~ teenagers are busy you know

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hope your week was full of

love & hugs

and that your weekend is full of sunshine.

Dancing in the Dark

This past week-end

we had a legend come into our little city

and rock the hill

the Magnetic Hill music site here in Moncton

is a natural amphitheater that has hosted some of the biggest acts

in music history

it is a little jewel in our crown 

when they announced that "The Boss" was coming

I knew I had to go

how could I let it pass me by ~ the tickets were pricy ~ so I went with plan B

one of my best friends ~ Tracey and her daughter Melissa

have connections

and those connections live on the road bordering the concert site grounds

it is where they go to see all the big acts

it was a pretty sweet deal

we brought our own cooler ~ chairs and something to bbq for supper

we may not have been in the thick of it

but when he came on ~ we moved our chairs closer

sang and danced in the field 

and remembered our Glory Days

he played for over 3 hours and looked like he was having a ball

sang all my favorites ~ Hungry Heart, 10th Ave Freeze Out,

Dancing in the Dark and so many more

it was one of the best concerts I have ever attended

and although we were not in the site

to get caught up in the energy of the crowds

we had a grand old time

in our "cheap seats"

Thank you Bruce ~ you are a supreme entertainer

and I am so so glad I did not miss this epic event.

xo

Friday Potpourri

Happy Friday

and I think it is time

for a little pretty...

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 this quote really spoke to me this week

for someone that wishes the weeks away

as they are sometimes just too long

and the week-ends ~ too short

I will do my best to "be" in the moment

and enjoy the weekdays too

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 country roads ~ take me home

to the place ~ I belong

I think I need some more time on the cape

at our little cabin in the woods

next week-end ~ that is my goal

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 truly love this picture and the message

as there is nothing like a wooden screen door

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 and this window ~ I do adore everything about it

the farmhouse sink ~ the old window 

and the shelf ~ brilliant!

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I have been craving peach pie and these are the cutest ever

 

 this week has been kind

with more beautiful weather ~ going for some walks

connecting with some old friends

reading books and blogs

remembering this same time last year

when my best girl was here for a week

I won't see her this summer

and I miss her

I think I just talked myself into a phone date with her!

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this week-end will be a busy one

Sunday we are heading to an outdoor concert

going to see the "Boss" this year

as Bruce is playing on the hill

looking forward to it ~ spending time with old friends

with some great music

you can't get any better than that!

Hope you have a wonderful week-end

xo