2026 Happy Blog Challenge

 Some happy Monday things: Despite the alarm going off a few times I slept in longer than usual for a Monday.  I'm sure I needed it.  My energy level was a little higher today, that was good.  A plant that I kept thinking reminded me of a yucca, has bloomed.  Apparently it is a type of yucca called Adam's needle.  I noticed it from the car as I left to do some errands.  Adam's needle Errands were run.  Bel and I worked on things for the Pennsic shower.  I have a new water softener system and we made sure to have all the pieces and Bel showed me how it all goes together.  I think we did most, if not all, of the things I wanted to check.  Yay preparing! Attaching hoses to the water heater. The blueberry bush in the yard has some ripened blueberries!  Bel and I each had some sun warmed berries. During the day I had hoped to be busy enough to get most of my steps.  Instead I went for a walk around the time I should have been g...

 June 8th Some happy Monday things: In the DIY Craft & Thrift store closing saga, enough people came by the house this morning that I didn't need to help unload the UHaul.  I did still help for a little while.  There will be more things to do as they sort through things and then turn the store into a non-profit.  These things can be done over time, the rush is over… at least until it is time to reopen.  Phew! Around the house Bel taught me a little about what they have been doing to get the pool working.  The water was gross when we uncovered it earlier this spring.  Bel has done quite a bit to get it cleaned up and there have been obstacles in the way.  I've only been able to make suggestions so far.  I think there is some definite anticipation about getting to use the pool.  🏊‍♀️ While walking around the pool I found that the pansies have grown and are beautiful.  They mostly surround a blueberry bush!  And there are peo...