Monday Meanderings

Happy Monday morning to everyone.

We're having a beautiful day in Southern Indiana, 78° right now.  I spent about 45 minutes outside weeding and watering this morning, while the 'possum played around near me.  She has a couple of favorite places she likes to be in the front garden, and she loves getting lost in the iris "jungle" -- the iris that I desperately need to move to another spot.

Eler Beth had her world history/geography lesson this morning and did very well.  In a few weeks I'll add another subject, and that's how we'll ease into the school year.  I've done some laundry, called my Mom, and done the dishes, and now I'm ready to play on the computer a bit.  I may take a nap later, too.

I forgot to write last week about how Thomas' new position as a QC Lead was going.  He's doing great!  All throughout the yard he heard "congratulations" and "it's about time" from so many people.  Of course there are some who wanted the job and who are being a bit cold toward him.  I resent that, personally, but he just shrugs it off.  I mean if he'd stabbed someone in the back to get the position, that would be one thing, but all he did was take someone's suggestion that he check into it, and then the big boss interviewed him for it on the spot when he did that.  He wanted Thomas as soon as he knew Thomas was interested, and it was pretty much up to him to choose who was hired.  Then there are those who resent anyone who makes a move up, even if it's not something they'd want for themselves.  But most everyone likes and respects Thomas and knows he'll do a good and fair job, and he is loving it.  I'm very proud of him!

Catching up with a couple of other things -- a month ago Pam gave me a "Special Friend Award", and although  I thanked her privately, I wasn't journaling much right then and hadn't acknowledged it here in my journal.  I do thank her; it was very sweet and I really appreciate it.  I will display the graphic in my sidebar.

 

Also in June I won one of the What's The Caption Wednesday contests over at Magic Smoke.  I was honestly surprised when my caption made it to the polls because I really thought there were several that were better than mine.  I had submitted it right at the last minute.  I appreciate it being nominated and will display that graphic as well.  (Although I think I've submitted captions for other "Wednesday" photos that were better than that one! lol)

Lastly, AOL Journals is coming up on its Fifth Year Anniversary, and Donna  graciously tagged a "Five Years" graphic for us.

Don't be surprised if I come back and do a couple more entries  -- and don't fall over from a heart attack, either!  I'm rather in the mood to journal I think, so we'll see what happens.

Tags: Special Friend Award, What's the Caption Wednesday, AOL Journals Five Years