Weekend Coffee Share.....Come Sit with Me

It's another week of Weekend Coffee Share. I always love everyone's posts. Are you like me and try to visit everyone? It doesn't always happen but I try. I have loved getting to know different bloggers and I figure if they take the time to write a post, I'll find the time to visit, even if it's a week later. I truly enjoy what you all share and I often learn so much. 

Check out all the other posts on Weekend Coffee Share, hosted by Natalie the Explorer. I'm off to go visit some now. #weekendcoffeeshare.

If we were having coffee we'd probably talk about:

The Weather: Friends, we've had blue skies and warmer temps (low 60's) the last 3 days (Wed-Friday) and it's been amazing. I think we'll have some sun through Saturday and then off and on rain for the next week. We take what we can get, when we can get it. 

What we're thinking about: I was thinking this week that I haven't often felt a need to snooze things or click the button "I want to see less of this"..than I have recently on social media, from all sides. I'm just tired and it wears me out. That's all. I'm also thinking about the coming spring and how excited I am for it. 

What we're thankful for: Family and friends that will gather and celebrate our youngest daughter's (26) birthday today. Crazy to believe I have a 30 year old and a 26 year old and I'm so proud of them both. 

Around the house: A few weeks ago I got some new hummingbird feeders. Yesterday I had a hummingbird at them. I was so excited. I was afraid they left and wouldn't come back. It's been several months since I took my last feeder down.

I did get out Wednesday after washing cars and pruned some of my blueberries. I have about 5 more to go. Hopefully I'll get them done in the next week. Note: It's Sunday morning and finished pruning them. Now I need to go out and clean up some weeds and put some ground cover down. 

I am loving our outdoor lights. We've had one strand but then purchased another to go all the way across and I love it at night, especially when it's nice. 

For the love of food: This past week I made a few new recipes and one I haven't made in awhile. Last Sunday I made meatloaf and mashed potatoes. I haven't made that in so long. I did a Mexican chicken stew that had great flavor but I think it needed more liquid and instead of shredding the chicken I would just cut it up. Buttered cod used up some cod I had in the freezer and that was pretty good and quick as well. Another day I threw a pork loin in the oven, added BBQ sauce and we had that over baked potato. Thursday night I made beef and broccoli stir fry which was good, and Friday we just ate leftovers. The grandkids were over so I made some homemade chicken nuggets for them. 

I've just finished putting together my meal plan for next week. We have the grandkids next Friday and Saturday and I know if I ask they'll want steak...haha!

For the love of reading: I got quite a bit of reading done in February, with 10 books finished. 3 audiobooks and the rest physical reads. That's the most I've read in awhile. Currently I'm reading Stake & Eggs by Laura Childs. It's a cozy mystery and fulfills one of the categories for the 52 book club. I just received my March book for my Pass along book club. It's called In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner. I haven't started it yet, but probably will this weekend. I normally have books going on Kindle, audio and a physical. Right now I just have two physical books going. 

What we're listening to or watching: Not much this week other then finishing up a couple audiobooks. I finished Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond. This was interesting, eye opening and he did a pretty good job at not pointing fingers at only one political party. There were things I agreed with, and some things I didn't, and some things that are worth pondering. His angle with this one is what role those who are "affluent" play in keeping poor people poor. The other book I listened to was a quick one hour listen, called Foster by Claire Keegan..this one was centered around a young girl in Ireland who is sent to live with distant relatives for the summer before her mother gives birth. It is sweet, kind of sad, and the ending was a bit confusing. It left you hanging and going "wait, what is happening". I did listen to one podcast, and started another one by Mike Rowe, interviewing Carlos Whittaker who I follow on IG.

A favorite quote: I tend to write quotes on whatever is handy at the moment...which is often the notebook where I write my meal plans. I spotted this one and thought it was good food for thought..I don't remember where I heard it or read it.

There is no time like the present, until the present becomes the past and we lose the moment to connect-just one more time. We suddenly feel all alone.

I wish I remember where I heard it. I'm guessing it was on a podcast or someones IG story. 

A favorite photo(s):

The kids were over the other night and they wanted to play outside before it got dark. It was perfect. The birds and frogs were singing, it wasn't too cold. It was perfect. 

We played several rounds of Guess Who. They did good. 

This little guy was on the side of the driveway when I left for work. He must've been laying down and I startled him because I saw him jump up. Otherwise he blended in and I would've missed him. 

Last Monday I went for a quick walk because the sunrise looked pretty. When I turned around I saw this beautiful rainbow. I almost got dumped on, but made it home. 

Random or not so random things:

I mentioned last week about going to the library books sale where it was fill a bag for $8..I could hear a few of the gals talking and one was saying how the hope was that people would pay, say $10 and say keep the change. This discussion went on for a bit with different thoughts being shared. Of course I stood there thinking "great...I probably would be one to want my change back". I had $8 even so I used it. There have been plenty of times I've put more into something than was expected so I didn't feel guilty, but overhearing their conversation could definitely have made me feel guilty and probably would have if I didn't have exact change. 

Keeping this short today as my granddaughter is coming up to hang out while her family is at church. She's a bit under the weather. They'll all come up afterward to celebrate my youngest daughters birthday. I need to go hit the grocery store. 

Hopefully I'll get better at not coming in under the wire and posting so late. Thank you to everyone who comes and takes time to comment. I appreciate it. 

With Joy Unquenchable,

Kirstin