Oh yes, I should have commented on the play, @chocolatescorpi. It was very nice. Not the best I've ever seen, but they had some really great techniques for conjuring up the setting of the Wild West.

Ha ha! I totally think you're right, @deirdyweirdy. He's also thinking, "Every damn time I turn around, you're taking another damn picture!" Good thing he loves me.

Thanks, @agmoore! Yeah the news isn't a whole lot of fun these days, is it??

I agree completely. I’ve never lived anywhere but the U.S. And wherever I go, people are kind. Sometimes I think social media is the root of all evil. Just kidding. There’s lots of great stuff on social

Looks like a fun fair! The look on that llama’s face is priceless.

So humble. 😄 Congratulations, @selftheist, @kei2 and @jhymi!

I have no trouble believing that. I hope they don't somehow claim the rights to them!

Time with family is truly magical. Especially if you really like them, which I do! 😄

It was a blast! We are already scheming to do it again. Next time we'll be right on the lake.

Truly, it's all about the fun and the memories. The kids keep growing up and moving on, and it's really nice to rein them back in for some family time.

Oh yes, the decks and verandahs were just delightful! I neglected to get a good picture of them, but there were hummingbird feeders hanging from the edges of the covered deck structure, and they were lively

I think there are a lot of different scenarios, @kemmyb. We have stayed in some in major cities (like San Francisco) where it seemed like the family had a separate entrance to a smaller living space, but

Oh, wait, what?? You didn't get it? Well, shoot! Definitely next time. 😄 Always wonderful to see one of your humorous comments, @litguru. 😘

Oh, gardening is truly getting expensive, isn't it? A friend of mine told me that I can save the seed pods from my marigolds and plant them next spring. I'm going to try it! I do buy a lot of perennials.

Your photos are truly stunning! I love all those enormous bricks of cheese. I would have no trouble eating one. :) You really have a gift for photography. Every image is captivating, well framed and could

I would also love to live where I can see the sea every day! It simply does something magical for my soul. Yes, you're right. Nothing is free if you have to drive there in a car. Your post totally qualifies

Thank you for being an active member of the community, @jjmusa2004, and congrats on your honorable mention.

I know it's a rocky road sometimes, @idlemind. Just know that those times when inspiration is lacking, it just means the next good story is quietly formulating. Congrats!

Congrats on your honorable mention, @seki1!

You two are too cute. I'm glad you have a friendly competition going!