They are EVERYWHERE, now.
And if they're not in your neighborhood yet...well, enjoy the peace and quiet while it lasts. They are on their way.
One afternoon we had a few just bumbling about...now there are literally thousands.
Singing to song of their people at deafening decibels and kamikazing into windows...doors...trees...the ground....you, if you are in their flight path.
This 17 year group is different.
Not the charming tze...tzee...tze of other batches that serenades you out on the patio while sipping sweet tea.
No...these are haphazard...loud...no particular rhythm or rhyme...endless and loud...did I mention loud?
If you do try to sip sweet tea around these, it better have a lid, or they will end up swimming in it. Not because they like it...just because they are that clunky.
And my poor Sofi-Cat (who had finally bested her fear after The Terrible Bee Sting Incident) went outside briefly...heard the cacophony...was immediately buzzed into by one of the errant bastards...and fled for the safety of the house.
"What Fresh Hell is THIS???"
She eyed me warily from the empty seat of my wheelchair as I deadheaded, pinched back the overgrown herbs and vines...all from inside.
-Sofi
Although Summer proper is not here yet (arriving June 20th this year) you wouldn't know it by the humidity and heat. Our high today is forecast to reach 91.
Our middle son, Lennon, already proclaiming that Florida is already
"...hotter than the hinges of HELL, Mom."
and the eldest stating that there is a dip in the creek in his future.
This week's rains punctuated by heat and the occasional thunderstorm and then sunshine have Indiana feeling a lot like a tropical rainforest.
The various birds screeching and diving for the multitude of cicadas and the plant overgrowth just adds to the atmosphere.
Excited for Chris, the youngest, who has finished college and has been getting numerous nibbles on his resume, already.
Two have been second interviews!
He is excited about beginning his new career.
His wife, Tina, is soon to start her paramedic training...and eventually her goal is to join the Lifeline Team.
Enjoyed a mid-week shop and brunch with Diane, who has found the joys of snow-leopard print and now has jeggings, a purse, a summer scarf and a scrunchie in the black and white print.
Loretta would be so proud...lol.
She has ruined us....just ruined us.
Loretta is doing good...and we are going to celebrate her 80th birthday together this August! Taking her shopping and to dinner...and finding her a new outfit for church. You know there will be a purse involved...right?
Angie is STILL suffering the after-effects of Covid from last year. The shit is brutal.
The Shoppe is still doing well...and the buy out fell through so she will be in the same building for a while longer.
NPB is...kind of muddy/soggy at the moment...but crawling with cicadas, anyway...I have been out sunning my face, arms and the v-neck of a tee-shirt...also known as a Farmer's Tan. Better than nothing, I suppose.
Tried something new this week, as well.
Papa John's Parmesan Encrusted Papadia
About the size of a small pizza folded in half, and stuffed with pretty much whatever you like, and a dipping sauce of your choice on the side.
Much more meat, cheese and veggies that your average sandwich or pizza.
What elevates this is the addition of a crispy crust of toasted Parmesan cheese on the outside of the entire thing.
So good!
Try one for yourself...only $7.00.
The Movie of the Week:
I had missed.
Drama/Comedy...but mostly comedy.
Bronson and Harrelson are the perfect foils for each other!
Great twist at the end.
You'll love it...I did.
This Week's Book:
Everything this book needs to say is covered in 2 and a half pages.
Unfortunately that wouldn't even be a pamphlet, much less a book. So it meanders on another 200 pages.
Get it from your local library...read pages 35-36 and half of 37...then return it.
You're welcome.
Excellent advice...terrible book.
Getting everything together for Brenda's upcoming 67th birthday. We are celebrating next week!
Have a great weekend...
My Guy on Rick's Harley!
See you soon!!!!
