We are legion
 

Chatting to a husky-voiced, 50-something butch and her sweet lady friend today. Lately I've been so hungry for local community and seeing them out and about, joking and laughing with them, and then watching that flash of recognition in the butch's eyes when she knew, well, it just filled my soul right up. :heartbeat:

Enjoying a soon-to-be finished deck area right before sun down, honeysuckle on the air, sky clear and calm, no noisy neighbors, a great grilled dinner.... Lots to be thankful for

Scoring some fantastic finds at,my favorite antique yard/farm. Including a gorgeous old, blue and white iron bed frame and metal milk crate.

My whole day

Yesterday - taking a gentle 3 mile walk around Ironbridge with my new friend and date whilst the fitter members of the group (all the rest! went on a 5-6 mile walk) invovling hills. Just spending time with her in glorious weather and countryside, her pointing out plants and birds that she knows to me as we walked along. Sharing tales at a pub whilst we paused for a rest. A delightful wee picnic in a shady flower meadow. Feeling comfy in her company, and wondering where this might lead.. Looking forward to seeing her again! :-)

It was a couple of days ago but the joy keeps mounting: My partner proposing and my saying yes...:toast::love1:

Also from earlier this week and still rolling... listening to Sam Cooke. We saw his daughter Carla perform last weekend in a tribute show to her father. She told a lot of little stories about him, inspiration behind songs, where he was when he wrote this one and that one. So I've been listening to him a lot the last few days and remembering the stories to the songs. Makes me happy :)

Joy
 

Home with the kitties while listening to the rain. That is the best! Joy.

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Brush, water, paper.

Congratulations!!!!!

The weather report. The forecast yesterday predicted high 80's/low 90's, but today it looks like 82 degrees will be the high. Happy news. Plus tonight there may be thunder. I love thunderstorms.

The scent of magnolia blossoms is thick in the air. It smells heavenly! :smelling-flower:

Joy
 

I enjoyed watching the royal wedding. Some of my friends ribbed me about that but I don't care. I am a mushy romantic guy. Accept or reject it but that is me.

After work mid-week last week, I bought a hot, cooked chicken for my pups. By the time I got home, my leg and foot were worn out so I did not give it to them until tonight for dinner. I pulled all the lean meat off it, no skin, bones or grissel. Shredded it and divided it evenly into their three bowls. Then I yelled, "chicken picnic." Watching their joy and excitment while they scarfed their dinner brought me tons of joy. Jeffrey still gets beside himself moreso than Kevie and Jennifer when the food is extra special. They keep me laughing. :)