It was a very odd feeling to take a month off from blogging. I missed you, more than I missed blogging.
My writing brain was in rest mode. But my ...
*packing and sorting brain
*hospitality brain
*vacation brain, and
*birthday celebration brain
... were in full swing.
Thanks to help from Jenny's friends, she is safely tucked into her beautiful new apartment. (that was a lot of boxes and a lot of stairs)
I prepared loads of summery food for multiple August occasions, including dad and Dorothy's eleven day visit.
We did fun Chicago bits - the jazz festival, Cubs game, our favorite breakfast place (Lou Mitchells) and all the tourist spots. (Dave is a quintessential tour guide)
We drank many cups of coffee and tea, which was accompanied with stories from my dad. I learned some new things about my cool dad. I will tell you the most amazing one later.
We also took a road trip to DuQuoin, Illinois, so dad could see where Dorothy was born. (We were in a part of Illinois that is below St. Louis, Missouri.) Dad and Dot were fun travelling companions. We even stopped at Eastern Illinois University, so I could see where Dave attended college.
And to top it all off ... we celebrated Dave's 60th birthday yesterday. I love that man!
I am happy to be home and am slowly getting back to my normal routines ... which includes blogging.
How was your August? Are you looking forward to fall?
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Missed you, Glenda - so glad you had a good month!
ReplyDeleteAugust flew by didn't it?! I've missed you and your blog!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a fun month!
Wow, has it been a month already??? Hope september will be longer and slow moving :) Glad you're back!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are on your blog again ;-)
ReplyDeleteGlad you are back, and I'm glad you enjoyed the break.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are back!! I missed you.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home Glenda, we missed you!!! I think a renewed spirit is always good for the soul! Have a blessed week!
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Kate
That sounds like a very full - and lovely - month! I'm so glad you had a nice time away from the computer!! But I'm very gad you're back!
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August was hotter than Florida and I would have gone back home to Florida if it weren't for all the lovely family members up here. I broke my wrist so I spent most of the summer trying to regain its use...I'm hoping to get back to normal.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back, I've missed you, Glenda!
GG--we missed you, too! Sounds like you had a blessed family time. (We went to Ravinia Festival one year we were in Chicago--been there yet?)
ReplyDeleteMy August was amazing and full of God things and good things. School has started back up in full swing and I am looking forward to the Fall and what Jesus has next.
Yay! Glad you're back. :)
ReplyDeleteMissed you.... Welcome back, my friend! What a busy month you had. So happy you could spend time with your Dad and his wife. That's special, indeed. Moving is work....whether it's a personal move or helping someone move. I continue to go through closets and drawers, still purging! We have a young couple interested in our home and we haven't even listed it yet. They want to come walk through....maybe Saturday. I pray they will still be interested and we can move forward!!
ReplyDeleteAugust was a blur here too. Took a short break as well and got a few things done. Looking forward to fall. It's my favorite season. :) Good to hear you had a great break, and glad you're back!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Glenda! Sounds like a full and fun August for you. It flew by for me, too - and I am looking forward to this coming fall season. I love this time of year ...
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Glenda! It's lovely to have you, and I'm so glad that you had a fun August. I am hopeful, and indeed looking forward to a lovely fall. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteSo nice to have you back Glenda!! I find that the blogging community was quiet over the summer but has ramped up this past week. Sounds like you had the most wonderful summer ~ cannot wait to hear more stories. xo
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