Summertime

This week has been in the 80s. That's hot, hot, hot! Does this mean it's summer already? Nope, but it sure does feel like it.

I've been away from Blogosphere for the past 6-days because I was hospitalized due to my Crohn's related illness (Read my news flash, here). And, like the phoenix, I have risen from my sick bed and to pull together an all-in-one post of three smashing fun memes I love!  

That being said, allow me to introduce you to the best virtual dance party in Blogosphere which I co-host with a few of my lovelies: XmasDolly, JAmericanSpice, Stacy Uncorked, and this month's honorary co-host Everyday Life.  For our 142nd edition this week, we're partying to "summer tunes". Whatever music is getting your groove on, then we want to hear it right here on Monday's Music Moves Me.

I've been very sick

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Yesterday, I was released from the hospital after a 6-days. Yeah, I know you didn't know I was THAT sick and truthfully I did not know either. The short version to this saga is, I had a large abscess on my intestines (not cool & very icky) which had to be drained and I was also anemic. Double whammy!

God had His hand over me and I am feeling relief now. I was sent home with some antibiotics and an iron supplement. I am still weak and tender so my recovery will be slow, but I know complete healing will come with time.

I'll get back up to speed with blogging ASAP, but just know your prayers are very much welcomed!

Happy Birthday, Les

Hey, everybody today is Les from Time Out For Mom birthday. I want to invite you to hop over to her little niche in Blogosphere to show some love to the birthday girl. I'm keeping this on the short side because I am quite sick, but I did not want the day to pass by without letting her know I think she's great!

May you a wonderful time in celebration with those you love and may you have many, many more birthdays!

Somebody's Hero ~ Don't Forget to Remember Me ~ One Hot Mama

Today's feature song is in honor of my mother  - my hero!

I am so happy to co-host the best virtual dance party in Blogosphere with my lovelies XmasDolly, JAmericanSpice, Stacy Uncorked, and this month's honorary co-host Everyday Life. 

This week for our 141th edition, we're partying to "freebie" picks. Whatever tunes are getting your groove on, then we want to hear them right here on Monday's Music Moves Me.

Can I pay you with tulips?

Taken on the Dogwood Trail in Sequoyah Hills subdivision in April

I always thought tulips were from Holland or at least this being their original place of origin. I learned that tulips were first cultivated in the Ottoman Empire. Today we know this as Turkey. Tulips were introduced to Holland in the 16th century. These lovely little floral gems began immensely popular by the mid-seventeen century, which created the first economic bubble known as "Tulip Mania". Due to their popularity, tulip bulbs became extremely expensive. In fact, they were used in place of money until the market for them crashed.  How would  you feel if someone said, "Can I pay you with tulips?

RaNdOm TuEsDaY tHoUgHs with Brown-Pusey House, Chats on the farmhouse porch, & Tuesday Coffee Chat

This is exactly how I feel this morning. Actually, I have been like this for the last several mornings. Ugh, my GI tract is inflamed causing a lot of discomfort all over my body and I'm generally lethargic all day. Yesterday I ordered the herb marshmallow root (liquid). Its suppose to have anti-inflamatory properties.  I'll try anything at this point. Ok, within reason. I don't want to go back to the doc because all he'll want to do is run a colonoscopy and then put me on a med that I do not like. *sigh* Well, I'm not going to dwell on this. It's time to get down and rAnDom!

What does Aubrey, Cathy's Clown, & Rockin' Robin have in common?

I am so happy to co-host the best virtual dance party in Blogosphere with my lovelies XmasDolly, JAmericanSpice, Stacy Uncorked, and this month's honorary co-host Everyday Life. 

This week for our 140th edition, we're partying to "songs with a name of a person in the title or lyrics" as suggest per Helen's request. Whatever tunes are getting your groove on, then we want to hear them right here on Monday's Music Moves Me. 

Donut Humor

Welcome to the 76th edition of Friday Sillies. Today's laughs are inspired by last Friday's outing and although, I only made a passing reference to DH need to make three donut stops on our day trip to the Bluegrass state, I thought it would fun bring you some laughs to you with these....