Beating the Heat
A whole week of heat, rain, and more heat. But Bill and I managed to stay cool between storms with afternoon swims in the backyard pool.
Power Plays
One quiet, sunny afternoon, there came a giant bolt of lightning. I know it was giant because the house shook, there was no thunder, and all the lights went out.
Our first line of defense is always to Call the Neighbors for there is comfort in numbers. But no one else had a problem. We were alone and powerless and we called the power company.
“I’m sure they will not come out right away for one little old house in the country,” I said to Bill. “We may be like this for weeks!”
That was my Pessimist Gene talking as well as thinking, “No lights, no air conditioning in 90 degree heat, no flushing, no washing, no cooking and miserable sleeping.”
The power company fella came out within the hour, replaced a blown fuse and we were “back in business”.
Dead Pump Revival
Our pool pump stopped pumping. This time Bill was the one bemoaning our fate, for the cost of a new pool pump is very high.
But the electric company came right out and replaced a switch. And Voila! The pump is going strong again.
New Hummer Space Station Works!
My brother and his darling wife sent a “just for love” gift ! It is a new humming bird feeder that looks like a space station.
This odd Hummer Center has been waiting for the little darlings for weeks with no action. I was about to give up but subliminal messages must have worked. The tiny birds are finally arriving and so excited they don’t even care if I am out there in their midst.
Soft Free Fall
Don’t ask me how but I fell flat on my back in the garage this week. I simply felt my body drifting backwards, down, down and down, like when you let yourself sink into a comfy sofa. It was a soft landing on a hard wood stoop with no sprains, strains, bruises or blood. And I am “up and at ’em” as my Mom used to say. All I can figure is I must have missed that step.
Beauty Comes for a Visit
Finally, I have a flower bed of zinnias that should have been thinned out early on. The flowers are arriving in a thick patch, but they look slightly weak.
Not too weak for the most gorgeous butterfly to land on and enjoy however. And her visits make my day.
This all reminds me of a Bing Crosby song: “You’ve Got to Accentuate the Positive” written by Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen
“You’ve got to accentuate the positive
Eliminate the negative
Latch on to the affirmative
Don’t mess with Mister In-Between…”
I am so glad you didn’t hurt yourself in that fall!! I’m also glad you’re looking for the positive – that’s the best way to be :).
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I’m happy to hear your power was restored quickly, Dor. As hot as it’s been, that would have been miserable.
Our hummie action has been amazing this summer! Have a great weekend!
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Love the butterfly picture and it sounds like there’s been a lot of excitement around your house!
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Between the two of us, our optimism keeps us laughing! 🙂
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Power returned and visits from the hummies! With just a little drop in summer’s sizzling temps, life would be perfect. 🙂
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Yes – the week that was turned out to be crazy… lots of downs and ups. 🙂
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Glad you weren’t hurt when you fell! And that all your “power issues” were resolved quickly (and inexpensively). I, too, planted zinnias this year (my first year planting seeds), and I didn’t thin them. They haven’t matured enough to bloom, but I’m hoping soon!
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My zinnias are just starting to pop. Now if only the sunshine would stay awhile….. 🙂
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A beautiful visitor indeed! Butterflies love zinnias. (I saw a monarch on mine – so thrilling!)
I am glad you were not hurt by your fall. Scary stuff! And watch out for those electrical storms!
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Such a beautiful butterfly!
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Yes it does :).
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Thanks Eliza! All is well here and I am thrilled by the zinnia attracting such beautiful butterflies. 🙂
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Except for one slight flaw in a wing I thought I was dreaming when I saw that butterfly. He/she is nearly perfect.
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All problems solved and the activity of hummers, I’d say that’s a pretty good week after all! I so enjoy watching hummingbirds.
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Gorgeous butterfly Dorann. Glad to hear the power was restored quickly – especially this time of year!!
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Fun capture!
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You be careful with those falls! I have had one or two hummers for several months with just one feeder up.
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Funny how those hummers can make us smile at all the problems of the day. 🙂
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I am not usually so lucky. Living things seem to avoid camera lens and move just out of sight. 🙂
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Falling is really unusual for me Coastalcrone but I am watching that step carefully now. Thanks! 🙂
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Goodness, I’m awfully glad you didn’t get hurt in your garage fall and also good to hear you got your power restored pretty quickly. Enjoyed your photos, Dor. 🙂
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Sometimes things go all right even when you think they are going all wrong. Power is on and consistent, it was a soft fall, and I love it that you are enjoying the photos. Thanks Cindy! 🙂
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A lovely butterfly! I’m glad the hummers are visiting you. And I’m also very happy you did not end up with a boot for your booty after that fall!
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The butterfly must have been good luck!
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