Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Beaches...Old Friends and a Cookbook




Good morning Friends...
Another week...I had some sad news about another childhood friend.  I have to admit that I've always prided myself on my ability to keep a "neat" upper chin when it comes to death.  Being in the nursing field, you have to try and remain in neutral while the world falls apart around you.  But I've been out of nursing for a long while now.  Cindy was a buddy from high school days.  We ran together...laughed...did so much together.  We each married, had kids, lived our lives...always trying to stay in touch until one day, we didn't.  I knew she'd developed diabetes, and it wasn't an easy road for her.  She was 71 when she passed away at home.  I don't know what happened.  The visitation is this Friday...maybe I'll get some answers then.
Here's to rainbows, butterflies and Ford Mustangs old buddy...
Fly high. 



4/13/1954 to 9/3/2025






Sloane and Arlis...cousins...and really close.
I love them.  They bring sense to a senseless world.
God keep and protect them always.









Larry took me thrifting yesterday...it felt good to get out.  I found some nice things for Winter (blouse, jacket, etc.) including this purse/laptop bag.  I carry my purse, water, bible and other odds and ends wishing at times I was an octopus...no such luck so I think this bag will solve the dilemma.  It even has a charging port!  And it still works.
It's almost in new condition.  Happy Sunday to me! lol  







I made candy...Chocolate and walnut.  Rolled them in powdered sugar then wrapped them up.  They were good...couldn't help myself!




Breakfast...scrambled eggs with onion and parmesan cheese.


Roasted a chicken with mashed potatoes and sautéed onions. 


We went to Fish City Grill after church. 


We both ordered Fish & Chips...SO good!


Also re-heated the rest of the roasted chicken and again served with that delicious gravy.  Larry loves it... 


I don't know how many of you watch Miss Lori over on YouTube, but Larry and I like her and husband Danny's offerings.  They live on a homestead in Arkansas.  Her 2nd cookbook is finally out.  I'm waiting for mine to arrive.  She's old-school though, checks or money orders only.  Cash is okay but might get lost in the mail, so she advises against it.
  Go check her out!



Oh my Word, this stuff is good on toast or biscuits! 



Well, I suppose that's about it for me this week.  Hope you all are safe and well...Just letting you know how much I love and appreciate you...
so until next time...


6 comments:

Mari said...

I'm sorry about your friend. Hugs...
You had a good day out. I really like that bag!
As usual, your food looks very good.
The sheep story is so good!

MadSnapper n Beau said...

Sorry to hear about the loss of your old friend, all 5 of my friends in Savannah have pre-deceased me and I miss them even though we did not see each other much but we did commuicate through text and email and FB the cousins photo is priceless Love it...

Anvilcloud said...

You show some might fine looking food dishes.

Red Rose Alley said...

I'm so sorry to hear that your childhood friend passed away. My best friend had a fiery blue Mustang, and the fun we had cruising in that car. The chocolate and walnut candy looks sooooo good. And the fish and chips look delicious, along with the mashed potatoes and sauteed onions. That's interesting about Morgan Freeman and his earrings, and a smart idea. Love the picture of Sloane and her cousin, and what a beautiful sunset.

Have a good September week, Donna.

~Sheri

Chatty Crone said...

Donna seems like all us girls know what you are going through with the loss of your dear friend. I am sure there is going to more and more of that happening as we age and it hurts! I am sorry for your loss. Kids do make sense out of the senseless world. I did not know that about Morgan Freeman - that earring didn't look like it could pay for a coffin these days - lol. That was a beautiful purse. And we do need the Lamb of God!

Prims By The Water said...

So sorry about your friend. Sending big hugs. Never knew this about sheep and rattlesnakes. Good to hear your sheep is ok. Glad I ate before reading your blog, because those food pics would have made me hungry more. LOL Janice