The Stone Rabbit

PINK CHEERS!!!

Do you have any of these glasses? 

I 'd been looking at them in our local Bed, Bath and Beyond  store for sometime.  In fact, I gave one to a friend for her birthday, but had never given myself one.....cuz they're pricey.  HOWEVER, when I was recently on a Birthday Road Trip with my friends Marian and Bonnie, I  saw a display of tempting crystal clear plastic in one of the stores we visited and I decided it was time to give myself a TERVIS TUMBLER!  Happy Birthday to ME!!

So what's so great about a TERVIS TUMBLER, you ask?  Wellllllllll, they:

*have been constructed in the USA since 1946.
*are made from heavy duty, double-walled plastic which helps to keep hot things hot and cold things cold....that also helps reduce condensation and rings!!
*are dishwasher AND microwave safe!
*come with lots of design insert choices or YOU can create your own!!
* are guaranteed for LIFE!
*come in different sizes, plus they make mugs and ice buckets!!!

OK!  I'll stop with the sales pitch.   I knew I would buy this particular tumbler when . . . . .

I saw THIS!!!

YIPPEE!!

I was certain my liquid refreshment would be so much better when sipped from a TERVIS TUMBLER sporting a PINK Lizzy logo!!!

Since I brought it home, I HAVE enjoyed many a great drink from my TERVIS TUMBLER. 

On this day, I decided to head to the patio and fix myself one of my favorite summery drinks.  I've enjoyed this particular refreshment many times over the years, but did not know it actually had a special name until my friend Mary Ann ordered it at a restaurant.  We all looked at her when she told the waitress she wanted an "Arnold Palmer"........."A whaaaaaat?" we simultaneously asked.

Yep, I'm fixing an "Arnold Palmer" today.

First, I placed  of ice in  my glass  TERVIS TUMBLER!   Then I added  iced tea- - -about half a glass.   Next. . . . .

I poured  lemonade to the top of the glass!!  Of course, since it's PINK SATURDAY, I used PINK lemonade!!

There you have it!!!  A yummy "Arnold Palmer" in a great PINK MIZZOU  glass. . . .a TERVIS TUMBLER!

PINK CHEERS to all of you!

THE STONE RABBIT loves the special lid I purchased to go on my TERVIS TUMBLER!!! 

The lid turns that dandy glass into a great travel cup. . . .you can even put a straw in the little hole . . . .

for even greater sipping ease!  See, now it's just the perfect height for him!!

THE STONE RABBIT attracts a crowd when he enjoys his "Arnold Palmer" from the TERVIS TUMBLER!   He's such a good buddy because he always shares, too !!!  Right after I took this picture he asked if I would go inside and get a straw for each of his pals. . . .he's very germ conscious!

PINK CHEERS to you and have a great Pink Saturday, too!!

Be certain to visit Beverly's, at HOW SWEET THE SOUND, to find loads of blogs with more PINKS to share!!

I visited a great blog this week.  LaVerne is the creator of RIVERSIDE STUDIOS.   Once I read her post and some of the items on her sidebars, I knew I had been to her blog before.  LaVerne had a beautifully written post last Saturday about "the Pink state of mind" . . . .when we recognize the blessings we have in life.  She is actually a dear friend of Nancy of MY CRAFTY LITTLE PAGE-----one of my longtime blogging buddies!  LaVerne and Nancy are both talented ladies.  They held an antique fair this Spring in their town of New Braunfels, Texas, and they create amazing paper designs (cards, books, and crowns to name a few!). 

DANA

WE'RE HAVING A ROOSTER PARTY!

After I signed up for Barb's Rooster Party, I smacked my forehead and said, "What are you thinking?"

I have lots of items around my house, but I have NO, I said NO roosters!

THE STONE RABBIT was a bit dismayed, because he was really looking forward to having a party.  He told me to keep my eyes open as I was out and about.  He was certain I'd locate some ROOSTERS to bring to the party!!

Shortly after that, my buddy Bonnie and I went on a 20 mile garage sale in rural Missouri.  Along the way, we made a stop where we were greeted with this sign!

"Woo-Hoo!" I told her,  "I think I may have found a rooster to recruit for the party!"

As we approached the pen, we saw this great bird!!  

I excitedly leaned over the fence and said to him,   "Hey!  Ya wanna come over to my house for a party?   You'd be the guest of honor!"

"NO!", he promptly told me.  After all,  he was already the guest of honor at his very own party- - - every day! 

Rats. . . . . .he would have wowed you guys, I just know it!

We continued to search for rooster invitees, but none seemed as perfect as that big boy.

I found a rooster plaque!!! 

No good. 

Too flat!

 

Bonnie looked cute in this vintage hat she located, but the rooster head  wasn't a good party guest!

 

I didn't know how I was going participate in the party with NO ROOSTERS!!

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THEN, last Saturday, I had to make a stop at Marian's house. 

When I walked into her kitchen I saw the most beautiful sight. . . .ROOSTERS, glorious ROOSTERS. . . . positioned in the sweetest vignettes!

Marian collects ROOSTERS!

She even owns a ROOSTER PURSE!

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My mind was spinning wildly.

"Do you think your roosters would want to, to, to. . . . COME TO A ROOSTER PARTY?"  I blurted!

"Well, I bet they would love to do that, " Marian replied!

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I couldn't get home fast enough to tell THE STONE RABBIT the news!!!

I ran in the house shouting, "We have ROOSTERS!"

He was so excited.

Later he called Marian and asked her if  the ROOSTERS would be ready on August 28th.  That was the day of the party!!

She told him they were all looking forward to it!!!

"Great,"  he said,  " I'll be over very early to pick them up!!  I know they're early risers!"

He promptly started making party plans

 

Before sunrise, on the day of the party, THE STONE RABBIT was on his way to fetch the feathered guests!

Later, when I heard excited clucking and crowing, I looked out the front door!

There was THE STONE RABBIT pulling the  wagon full of party goers up the sidewalk!!!

"Hello! Welcome to the ROOSTER PARTY!" I said.  Then I told them to head on to the back patio for the festivities to begin!!

Once on the patio, they gathered in a circle for introductions!

I think they were very impressed with THE STONE RABBIT'S efforts to organize a party for them!!

Then one of the colorful guys spoke up and said, "Let's do 'The Chicken Dance'!"

What a great way to begin the party, I thought!

They spent several minutes clapping and flapping and . . . . . . . .

circling around one way and then the next!

 

When they had their fill of dancing, THE STONE RABBIT pulled out the Scrabble Game and announced they would be playing that  for awhile.

The ROOSTERS were thrilled to have the chance to put their spelling skills to work!

 

They were just amazing Scrabble players!!!!

 

 

 

The Scrabble Game was a huge success, but time was running out!

THE STONE RABBIT told his feathered friends to turn the other way and "don't peek!!" 

He had a final surprise for them!!!

 

He quickly hopped into the house, then  returned with a little treat for each of the guys. . . . a tasty  cone filled to the brim with yummy corn!!!

 

The ROOSTERS promptly gobbled up every bit of their snack. 

 

"OK, friends, it's time to head back to your house!" THE STONE RABBIT told the guests.

 

Once they were back out on the front porch, the ROOSTERS circled around THE STONE RABBIT, to tell him how much they enjoyed the party!!

He said he LOVED having them over and he hoped they would come back again. . . very soon!

 

Then the ROOSTERS made their way back to the wagon and . . . . . .

 

settled in for the journey home!

 

I could hear the ROOSTERS clucking away about the fun time they had at the party!!  Then one of the boys let out with a loud and happy "cock-a-doodle-do!"

I knew, then, the party had been a success!!!

  There are soooooooo many folks just waiting to share their ROOSTERS with you!  Just go over to Barb's, at BELLA VISTA, and look at the list on her sidebar.  When you click on each blog name, you will find more ROOSTER fun in store!!!

DANA

OOPS!  Where are my manners?  Thank you, Barb, for organizing this fun event!!!!

SUMMER BOUNTY, OR ONE STEP CLOSER TO FALL

Saturday morning, I made a little trip to the Independence Farmer's Market, located near the historic square of Independence, Missouri.

The weather was absolutely amazing and the market was PACKED with vendors and shoppers.

Vendors displayed their goods  on tables, under tents, on the ground and out of the back end of their pickup trucks.  It was such a festive outing to see the shoppers eagerly selecting the best produce they could find and on that day.......EVERYTHING looked wonderful.

The peaches were from Dover, Missouri, which is  East of Independence on Highway 24, in an area full of orchards. 

I brought home some of this corn.....it was wonderful.

The little lady at this space always has plants to sell, which she "starts" herself.  Sometimes, she sells fresh cut flowers, too.   That day, she added this little sign to her booth.

I found the spot where my friend Marian had purchased blackberries last Wednesday.  If you click HERE you can read why I needed to buy these to give to her!! :)

Look at that sky!!!  How could you not feel anything but GREAT when you're out and about on a day like that!

Whoopee!!!  Look what I found.......Fall is almost here!

I made my purchases and headed home, but first I had to stop at Marian's (who had JUST returned from her Pilate's class!) and give her the replacement blackberries!  

In addition to the blackberries, I purchased corn, green beans, tomatoes, a watermelon AND theses terrific gourds, pumpkin and yellow sunflowers!  I'm not certain if these are sunflowers or not, but I thought they were beautiful!

Bonnie has a little Zinnia bed at her house, so I helped myself to a few of those, too, to add to my bouquet.  She knows how much I love them.  She won't care if I snipped some.  Plus she was away on a little trip with her friends.......having FUN!!!   :)

I just love Fall and this little grouping certainly puts me in the spirit for our next season!!!

THE STONE RABBIT  liked the little pumpkin I brought home to him, but he reminded me that we still have lots of time left in Summer. . . .even my patio plants were saying, "Hey, wait a minute.   We're finally looking good!  Don't wish Fall to come so soon!"

They're right, but I can't help but be a little excited about the coming of our next season!!! 

REALLY IMPORTANT NEWS!!!

I just found out from my daughter-in-law, that JC (the fellow pictured on your left below) and his group called THE TEXAS TENORS, will make their next appearance on "America's Got Talent",  Tuesday evening, September 1 ST !!!  As I wrote about (CLICK HERE) earlier, JC is a friend of my son and daughter-in-law.   He is a super nice guy as well as a wonderful singer!  Hope you can tune in for their performance!!!  I won't ask you to vote for them, but I'll bet you just might want to after you hear them sing!!

Have a great day!!!

DANA

PINK AT THE FAIR!

Last Friday, my husband and I attended our state fair in Sedalia, Missouri. 

I was looking forward to going because it was the first time I had ever been  there AND the weather was predicted to be gorgeous. 

As we entered the gate and started looking around at the various exhibits, I thought I might have a difficult time finding PINKS  to post about, but when I saw this building looming ahead of us . . . .

I was certain it would contain lots and lots of PINKS for us to see!

Now I know the color of these dandy pigs is technically "white", but to this gal, they looked PINK!!!

I have to say, the huge building held soooooooo many of these creatures, it boggled my mind!

The pigs were kept in pens with their owners nearby keeping them cool and comfy with lots of water and fans.

There were pigs alone in pens . . . . .

sometimes there were two pigs to a pen . . . .

and some pens contained three pigs!!!

Some of the more social pigs were "close" to their neighbors.

There were lots of cute snouts and . . . .

cute butts! :)

I'm referring to the pig butts, of course!

There were pigs eating and  . . . . .

pigs sleeping and . . . . .

pigs that had already WON a blue ribbon or two and . . . .

pigs that were in the ring competing for a blue ribbon!

Each owner "directed" their pig to walk around the ring . . . .

 

hoping the judge . . . . .

 

would appreciate the fine qualities of their animal.

 

As the judge eliminated pigs from the competition, there were men near by holding what looked like foam boards to help . . . .

 

guide the owners and their pigs off the ring and out the gate.

The elimination process proceeded until there were just two contestants left. 

The last two continued to maneuver their pigs around the ring, under the intense watch of the judge, who was carefully studying the porkers. . . . making certain that the most deserving one received the blue ribbon prize. 

Then he pointed to the WINNER and . . . .

 

gave the owner the Ribbon of Blue!

Yes, indeed, a Blue Ribbon winning pig and his happy owner found their way back to their pen for a little celebration!

 

I did find one more PINK pig at the fair - - -  in the 4-H building.

 

A crafty 4-H kiddo created this wonderful paper mache' PINK PIG with all of its "cuts" outlined for us!!!

Yep, this pig was more up my alley!!!!

When I showed THE STONE RABBIT all of the photos I had taken at The Missouri State Fair, he informed me that HE  had competed at the fair one time. . . years ago. 

Now this was news to me.  I'd known that rabbit for over 30 years and I had never heard about his time at the fair.

He went on to tell me he had wanted to be in the pig judging contest, too, but since he was a concrete rabbit yard ornament, that presented a bit of a problem.  However, he and some of his buddies decided he could put on a disguise and give the competition a try.

He said he did compete and he actually won a Blue Ribbon that day.  When I told him that was a little hard for me to believe, he raced downstairs and soon came back up sporting this look . . . . complete WITH the original "Best in Show" blue ribbon.

Wow!!!   Was I ever impressed!  

I didn't know I had a show rabbit ! 

I find out something new about him every day!

 

You'll  find LOTS of new things when you visit the long list of bloggers at HOW SWEET THE SOUND!!

Happy Pink Saturday!

DANA

I almost forgot!  Beverly challenged us last Saturday to visit at least one blog that was new to us, then link back to it this week.  I had major computery problems going on last week, making it very difficult to actually visit folks.  However, before the computer snafu, I paid a visit to Julia of DRAWN TO THE SEA!   I fell in love with her blog...bet you will, too!

 

ONE MORE ITEM!!! 

Don't forget about the gala "Rooster Party" being thrown by Barb at BELLA VISTA!!!  It's being held next Friday, August 28, and you still have next week to let her know you want to show off your roosters!!  She has over 150 blogs signed up!!  This will be an event to crow about!!!!!

DEEEEEEE-LISH!

Each year at this time, Bonnie's church holds its annual Ice Cream Social!!

This year, it was going to be hard for me to drive to the church (which is not near our house), eat my share of yummy HOMEMADE ice cream AND cake, then go to my Wednesday evening exercise class!  :)

SO I asked Bonnie if she would PLEASE bring some of HER homemade ice cream to my husband's office (located close to the church).   He could store the delicious treat in his freezer at work, then bring it to the gym  (he was going to exercise, too.) and keep the ice cream in the freezer there until we were finished exercising! 

Bonnie kindly made the delivery to his office.

So, after exercise class and supper........I pulled her amazing ice cream from our freezer and placed it in a couple of glasses.

Oh, oh, oh!!  I forgot to mention the HOMEMADE blackberry sauce Bonnie made, too!!  She not only MADE the splendid sauce, she PICKED the berries from her very own blackberry bush!!

Are you drooling, yet?  Do you see the other yumminess in the background. . . a huge piece of YUMMY lemon cake and a chocolate brownie----also made by Bonnie!

AND to make this luscious experience totally "over the top", Bonnie also sent a big old carton of her fresh picked blackberries!

I even gave THE STONE RABBIT a mini-cone filled with Bonnie's ice cream and topped it off with one of her blackberries!   He was in "bunny heaven" as he devoured the scrumptious treat!

Then I called Bonnie and told her how AMAZING the ice cream, sauce and fresh blackberries were!

"What blackberries?" she asked.

"Oh, the wonderful blackberries you sent to sprinkle on top of the ice cream," I replied.

"I didn't sent any blackberries," she said.

"Hmmmmm.   He (husband) brought home a  plastic box filled with them!  I assumed they were some that you had picked!" I told her.

"No.  I just brought by the ice cream, sauce and cake," she responded.

"I wonder if the berries belonged to Marian?" I said.   (You see, Marian works with my husband.)

 

(Pictured above, L to R, Bonnie, me, and Marian on our recent birthday road trip.)

So, to continue with the Blackberry Mystery, I called Marian.  I told her "he" had brought home Bonnie's ice cream, sauce, cake AND......a  plastic box filled with blackberries.  "Were they YOURS?" I asked.  "Yes," she said.  She told me she had JUST bought them at the farmer's market. 

"Well, the box is half empty, now," I said.  Then I went on to explain that he thought Bonnie had brought them to go with the ice cream.

Marian, always (well, almost always!) the good sport, laughed about it.  I told her I would send the remaining berries back with him in his lunch sack in the morning.

I then told HIM that he had brought MARIAN'S "fresh picked farmer's market"  blackberries home......and we had eaten them!  I explained to HIM that I'd spoken with her and that I would be sending the rest of the berries back to work the next day---in his lunch sack.

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So, here we are.........the next morning.

While he was up and showering and getting ready for work, I was putting the trash out for trash day.

When I returned inside and walked into the kitchen, the first thing I spotted on the island was the EMPTY plastic container that once contained the coveted BLACKBERRIES......and sitting at the counter, blissfully eating cereal, which was topped with the remainder of MARIAN'S BLACKBERRIES was. . . .  YOU KNOW WHO!!! 

Yep.  The kindly Grandpa who lets his 3 year old Grand Girl hang on his legs while he . . . . .

 so tenderly cradles his sleeping little Grand Boy, is really a . . .

              BLACKBERRY THIEF!!! 

DANA

            

 

PINK HEARTS IN THE MORNING

Her chair was ready and waiting in the kitchen.

It was the vintage high chair I had found at a garage sale.  

It was the perfect height to serve as her very own "stool" for use at our kitchen island. 

It was sturdy and had a back and arms. 

I felt safe with her in that chair.

The Grand Girl had spent the night with us......and it was nearly time for her to "rise and shine"! 

I could just SEE  her excitedly running into the kitchen, in her sweet gown that was covered in PINK hearts, and climb into that chair so she could enjoy breakfast at our house.  

So when the little girl, wearing the gown covered in PINK hearts, came running into the kitchen for her breakfast........did she climb into the vintage, and oh so safe, chair?

NOOOOOO!  She no longer wanted to sit in that chair.

She preferred to PERCH atop a backless, armless STOOL.

She preferred to scare the bee-jeebers out of her Nana as she sat in a semi-squatting position. 

But, much to my surprise, as I stood over her, hovering in fear she would loss her balance and crash to the floor, I realized she had become very adept at maintaining that pose.

In fact, while she remained frozen in the position on top of the stool, I observed that the child had learned to "multi-task"........and at such a tender age!

Yes, she was amazing me at her ability keep her balance while shoveling Cheerios into her mouth,  and selecting a few of her favorite vintage cassettes (passed her way from my friend Marian) . . . . . . .

then playing them on her Great Grandmother Sue's combination CD and cassette player - - - - -

AND, "reading" the cereal box. . . . and . . . . .

 all the while, enjoying every . . . . .

tiny . . . .

"O" and every last. . .

 drop of milk!!!!

She did this ALL while perched on top of the stool, in her sweet little gown that was covered in hearts of PINK!!!!

While THE STONE RABBIT knew I was a bit sad that the Grand Girl had outgrown one of MY favorite items for her to use at our house, he reminded me of how excited I should be that she had reached yet, one more, "big girl" milestone.  Of course, I was proud of her I told him,  but I selfishly wanted to keep her "little" for just a bit longer........

and then reminded me that I had a new little Grand Boy, who down the road, would be big enough to use the vintage high chair!!!

He always knows how to cheer me up!

DANA

 

 

Now, for MORE  fun, visit Beverly at HOW SWEET THE SOUND, where you'll find many links to more PINKS!!

Happy Pink Saturday!

THE TEXAS TENORS!

This handsome guy is a friend of my son and daughter-in-law.   I captured this photo when he was attending my Grand Girl's birthday party in June. 

His first name is JC.  He's an amazing singer......a tenor!!!

And ya know what else?

He's on the TV show AMERICA'S GOT TALENT!!!   That's him on your left side of the screen as he appeared in his audition for the show.  He had combined forces with two other great singers and formed the group called THE TEXAS TENORS!!  <------- click on their name to listen to them sing!!!

I took this photo on July 8th. . . . . in the hospital room where my daughter-in-law had just presented us with a wonderful Grand Boy about two and one-half hours before the group made their debut!! 

Over the next few weeks, it was disclosed that THE TEXAS TENORS had made the Top Forty Group out of the gazillions of folks who had tried out for the show.

TONIGHT, we finally got to see them perform LIVE from Hollywood!!  JC is on your left again....the judges are down in front. 

Here's  JC again!!!

THE TEXAS TENORS.....giving it their all!  And let me tell you, they were dynamite!

The judges had a few comments----mostly positive.

The Texas Tenors listened intently to the remarks made by the judges.

When tonight's twelve acts were reviewed, at the end of the program, THE STONE RABBIT hopped up to get a close look at the talent.  He agreed that the number one talent tonight was, by far, THE TEXAS TENORS!!!

That rabbit certainly knows talent when he sees (and HEARS) it!!

DANA

WEDNESDAY EVENING!

UPDATE........UPDATE...........UPDATE!

The Texas Tenors just found out they are going to the semi-finals!

WOO-HOO!!!!!       

DANA  :)

 

MEETING MY BLUE FRIENDS

About a month ago, my newborn grandson had to be hospitalized for four days.  It was such a frightening time for our family.  Just before he was released, his mom and dad attended a CPR class that was given in the hospital.  I knew then that I wanted to take the class, too.  I had actually taken CPR training a few times in the past, but it had been a a while....and I knew I needed a refresher.

When I spoke with some friends about my desire to take the class one of them also expressed an interest.

So, I got on the phone and located a class that was being given to a group of child care providers---they let Mary Ann and I in the class, too.

As we entered the classroom, we saw our  BLUE FRIENDS waiting for us. 

This two-hour class, which was sponsored by The American Heart Association, taught cardiopulmonary resuscitation for infants to adults. 

Two nurses led the class.  We received video presentations, followed by discussions, then lots of practice on our BLUE FRIENDS.  At the end of each target age group, we demonstrated our understanding of the CPR procedure on our BLUE FRIEND for our instructor.....then we were "checked off" on our sheets as having passed that particular level.

Mary Ann is pictured with our BLUE FRIEND----- she and I had to share it for the class because there were 43 students and only about 20 manikins.

Here I am with the BLUE FRIEND.  Sharing the manikin  for the testing was OK because they gave us our very own "barrier" to place over its mouth.  So, there was no germy stuff going on---just some great CPR practice.

Here I am pretending to give chest compressions .  You can see the barrier that is placed over BLUE FRIEND'S face.  If I had really been doing the compressions, I would have been pushing straight down each time (about 1 and 1/2 to 2 inches), then letting the chest come back to its normal position, before pushing down again. This is really tiring if you're doing  the rapid and deep compressions (in sets of 30),  followed by two breaths into the mouth, then repeating with the 30 compressions and 2 breaths- - - over and over .  Actually, I have weak wrists, and I could certainly "feel" the pressure in them after awhile.  However, I'm very certain, that if I was in a situation where someone's life depended on me making those rapid and deep compressions many, many times---I wouldn't be thinking about my wrists.

An unexpected surprise in the class was "snack time". 

It takes so little to make us happy!!!

After our snacks, we came to the age level I was the most interested in----the infant and young child.  However, I will tell you, it was very hard for me to actually see the little baby manikins.....after our scare with our little Grand Boy.  Yet, he and my 3 year old Grand Girl were the motivation for getting me to this class. 

Once I saw the video of the CPR process for the tiny size and actually had hands on practice, I felt a lot more comfortable.

As the evening progressed, we demonstrated our knowledge of the CPR process for all age groups.  Happily, we received our certifications and were sent home feeling better about our understanding and ability to help someone in a crisis.

I pray I don't ever have to use my skills, but I feel very certain that I wouldn't hesitate to try to help someone in distress.

THE STONE RABBIT said he was very happy I had taken the CPR training.  Then he asked if he could read the book that I had received from the class. . . . .just to make certain he had an idea of what to do in case one of his yard buddies ever needed help.

That rabbit always tries to be prepared.

Please visit SMILING SALLY for more Blue Monday links!!!

DANA

PINK REMINDERS

When my friends and I took our Birthday Road Trip last weekend, we wanted to stop in a little town called Macon, Missouri.  We were told there were some antique shops there, but the MAIN reason we wanted to stop in that town was to visit this store.....the local BEN FRANKLIN.  We used to have one in Independence, Missouri, but it closed.  We all loved our old store because it was truly a variety store......this one, however, was amazing.  It had so many wonderful treasures, from home decor to sewing and crafting supplies.  We spent at least an hour and a half looking and looking-----and buying!! :)

 

Part of my mission on the Road Trip was to be ever on the look out for PINKS!!! 

Bonnie spotted these "chalk mugs" on a shelf in Ben Franklin---they came with a variety of band colors on top.  Naturally, I was taken by one with a PINK band......and the prospect of being able to write on the exterior of the mug with chalk!

I purchased one of these mugs and knew exactly how I would be able to use it every day to help me remember the really important tasks and events in my daily life! 

I could hardly wait to put it to good use!

After church on Sunday, I wanted to make sure I remembered to clean out our refrigerator.   I would be grocery shopping soon and I needed to make space for the new items.

I was so impressed that such a subtle little reminder from my new Pink Banded Chalk Mug could make my little household chore much more enjoyable!  

I really didn't need to be reminded about the Birthday Lunch my friends were having for me on Monday.  We were going to meet at a new restaurant (new to me) and I was really looking forward to it.  I just got a kick out of seeing "MY BIRTHDAY" in writing when I walked into the kitchen that morning! :)  See!! That little  Pink Banded Chalk Mug DOES make life more pleasant!

By Tuesday, I had some really important household duties to take care of.  Twiggy helped me remember that I really, really, realllllllly needed to change the litter box.  She suggested I make a note of that chore on my mug! 

Boy or boy, this Pink Banded Chalk Mug was turning into a real lifesaver!

On Wednesday, THE STONE RABBIT suggested I use the Pink Banded Chalk Mug to help me remember to do a little body maintenance.  He'd noticed how really shabby my  piggies were looking in my Pink Flip Flops......he's a real stickler about grooming!

Twiggy is my bathroom helper!!!  She knew I would want to add "CLEAN TOILETS" to my Thursday message on my Pink Banded Chalk Mug.  She was so correct.....they really needed a little scrubbing!

Without a doubt, Friday was THE day I'd been looking forward to for months----the opening of JULIE and JULIA.  I added that to my Pink Banded Chalk Mug just to make sure I didn't forget about it!!   I was meeting a few friends for lunch and the show----I wanted to be ON TIME!!  And I was, with the help of my little mug!  

Oh, by the way, THAT SHOW WAS WONDERFUL!!!!

Of course, by the end of the week, I needed to be coming up with an idea for Pink Saturday.....I kept this message in front of me as a reminder, but I was having a really hard time trying to figure out what to post about this week. 

I was getting discouraged.  No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't think of a thing.  I even told THE STONE RABBIT  I thought I might have to cancel out on Pink Saturday this week, because I was clueless about a Pink topic to share.

THEN, the neatest thing happened.  THE STONE RABBIT, and his buddy FLOPPER, said they had a great idea for me.  They told me to follow them out on to the front porch.  As I opened the  door, this is what I saw.........

they had written the most BRILLIANT message on my little Pink Banded Chalk Mug!!

Wow!  Those two are so clever, aren't they? Why didn't I think about doing that?  It's just a good thing they were there to give me a hand this week!

Happy Pink Saturday to all of you!!

For a long list of blogs with more PINKS to share, please visit Beverly at HOW SWEET THE SOUND!!!

DANA

WHEN I GROW UP, I WANT TO BE MERYL STREEP

It was just about a year ago that Bonnie and I were standing in line to buy our tickets to see MAMMA MIA!!  It was such a fun movie, filled with great music, dancing and scenery....and Pierce wasn't too bad on the eyes!  How uplifting to see Meryl Streep tackle that type of a role and be so great in it. 

 

We loved the movie so much we even went in search of the Perfect Pink Shirts!  Click HERE for that story! :)

Well, it looks Meryl has done it again!!  When I first saw the preview for her new movie, JULIE AND JULIA, I just knew I would be at the theater on opening day to see it.

As THE STONE RABBIT and I enjoyed a bit of time on the patio this morning, I showed him the article in our local paper about the long-awaited movie!  I also told him some of my friends and I were going to be attending one of the showings of the movie on opening day----Friday!!!

He thought it was especially great that the story line of the movie was about a blogger cooking her way through Julia Child's cookbook, Mastering The Art of French Cooking, and posting about that experience.  He asked me if I'd ever thought about doing something "creative" like that.

"Yeah,"  I told him, "I just bought a cookbook entitled 101 Ways to Cook Rabbit!"

Shhhhhh. . . . . .of course I was kidding, but sometimes I have to remind him of who the boss is around here! :)

DANA