The Journey Back

Sunday, June 12, 2022

Simple Sunday

Saturday, June 11, 2022

10 Questions About Vacation A New Link Party

Good Morning. I have a fun post today. I found this party over at my friend Collette's.

1. Are you planning to take a vacation anytime soon? Please share!

We are actually planning a 'Staycation' this coming week.

We have two celebrations . . .

My husband I call him My Cowboy had been away from home for a month! First in hospital for 2 weeks. Then in rehab.

2. Have you recently gone on vacation? Tell us all about it!

Actually our regular life is a vacation when he's not sick. We moved to Galveston Island 1 year ago.

3. What is your favorite way to travel?

I love road trips. I love traveling by car and hitting back roads.

4. If money were no object, where would you go and why?

Italy for the food and architecture.

But because I don't like to fly.

New Orleans same reason.

5. Who would be your favorite person (living or dead) to take on vacation?

To Italy Bobby Flay because he knows his way around town and can cook. Did you see his show with Giada? They toured Italy!

To NOLA of course I would take author Ellen Byron. She has a brand new Cozy Mystery set in NOLA.

And of course the Cowboy!

See brand new! I am reading it now it is so good!

6. What do you absolutely have to pack when you go on vacation?

Books lots of books.

7. What are your memories of your all time favorite vacation?

The family road trip to South Dakota for an auction. I drove up with kids. The Cowboy met us in Rapid City. Then we went to Wyoming and a few other places. Tried to catch Kevin Costner at his restaurant in Deadwood S.D. of course he just left. LOL. Then we worked out way back to Denver for the Cowboy to fly home.

8. Where would you never ever go on vacation and why?

Outside U.S. I don't like to fly.

9. What is the worst thing you ever experienced on vacation?

On the S.D. driving to Hole In The Wall. Our 4 wheel drive truck struggled.

10. What is the best thing that ever happened to you on vacation?

The one and only time we went on a cruise we won the Newlywed Game!

Before I go I want to give a Shout Out to Colletta.

Her blog is over Here

Linking at

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And the regulars

Have a great day!

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Wordless Wednesday Cruisin'Galveston

Friday, May 27, 2022

Dog Tired Friday

Wishing you all a great day and happy holiday weekend.

I/we had an eventful roller coaster of a week with many more ahead.

I am traveling between home and rehab several times a day.

Thankfully it is only 9 blocks and free parking. I can park just steps from the door.

My Cowboy is very needy and clinging. It is draining me.

His illness is straining his recovery.

I/we cherish your prayers.

Monday, May 23, 2022

Happy Homemaker In Texas

Joining Sandra for her party and prompts . . .

The weather

Beautiful sunny days.

Rain on Sunday night so it is cooler today.

Outside my window

The marina outside the Cowboys hospital room

Lots of Sail Boat and Yacht activity. It is fun to watch.

Right now I am

Waiting for final orders for move to rehab

Thinking and pondering

Changes and the new normal

How I am feeling

Tired but Happy The Cowboy is better

On the breakfast plate

Today I made Biscuit Cinnamon Bites for the Cowboy. They were tasty

On my reading pile

On my t.v.

I have had the remote for a few days. Lots of Food Channel and Movies when I can find one

On the menu

No menu plans. I will go to grocery store today and get fresh fruit and veggies. I need some Salad

Looking around the house

Ugh! The dogs are shedding so bad. They need a good brushing!

To Do List

Grocery store today

I need to get a card and mail for grandsons bday

I want to talk a walk in the neighborhood and take pictures of flowers.

From the camera

A pic from last June. I hope the Cowboy can go to the Seawall soon.

The craft basket

This morning I was able to make a couple junk journal pages . . .

. . . A little trimming then they will be read for journaling.

Scripture/Devo.

Linking at Sandra's and the regular parties.

Thanks for spending part if your day with me.

Good Morning

Have a great Day

Friday, May 20, 2022

Foodie Friday

Good Morning. Are you happy it's

Friday

I have had an odd week. It's been hard to tell what day it is.

The Cowboy went into the hospital last Tuesday. He is stable but they are having trouble in figuring out where and what the infection is.

Please say a prayer for us!

And now here are the dinner plates I fixed myself . . .

Frozen Chopped Collard Greens. They were way better than I expected. I cooked Bacon and poured half the drippings in and then covered with homemade Veg stock.

I had Mushrooms sauted in Butter and some drippings. And 2 pieces of Bacon.

Yum

And here is a little better pic. I was happy with this meal.

My meal Thursday was O.K. I had this plan . . .

I cooked my Rice and then went to get Chili Rellenos out of freezer.

As you can see I ended up with a piece of Grilled Corn from freezer. And Jalapeno Poppers the Cowboy bought. They were not good.

This was the Cowboys meal on Wednesday or Thursday . . .

He ate a few bites of Fish and Rice but was not chewing well yet.

Left over store brand canned Black Eye Peas. The best I have had in a long time!

So good I love fresh Spinach. This is the last. It sure doesn't go far. A few Tomatoes brand an Egg Roll. They cook great in the Air Fryer!

Tuna Casserole for 1. Wasn't it sure of ratios but it worked. I used half a can of Cream of Celery which I liked much better than Mushroom. I don't see a difference in flavor.

I don't care for the bits of Mushrooms in the Soup.

LOL this is the person that had Mushrooms as a main course!

Dinner tonight?

Stay tuned!