finding the mud was such a delight
starting out slow
checking how deep it was with a stick
walking, then running, then jumping, then splashing
only one ‘quicksand’ victim who we unstuck
boots dumped out after
filled with water dirt wood chips, rocks, sticks and unknown mushy things
ending with
a pair of mud-soaked socks
drying in the sun
and so much tired fun.
” mud is the most poetical thing in the world.”
-reginald horace blyth
note to this townie and his car
who’ve made so many smile:
Shout out to the person driving the smart car that looks like a little tykes cozy coupe!
Everyone loves it and it brings all of the smiles and laughs every time you are spotted! 🙂
—
“whimsy doesn’t care if you are the driver or the passenger; all that matters is that you are on your way.”
-bob goff
happy national bubble wrap day
celebrate in style.
—
“therapy is extremely expensive. popping bubble wrap is radically cheap.”
-jimmy buffett
—
credits: designer craig green, london fashion week show, 2019, reuters, henry nicholls photo,
play create explore
perfect day for a waterpark visit
full of
action, sun, squealing
and lots and lots of water
i’m at my best in the lazy river area.
—
“as a group, we’ve been banned from two water parks, one bar, and a dog-grooming salon.”
-j.a. rock – author
this sweet and treasured tiger
now has its own mask
making it even more special
there is an added joy in knowing that someone took the time
to design such a fun custom accessory for this much loved creature.
—
“mix a little foolishness with your serious plans. it is lovely to be silly at the right moment.”
-horace
a family afternoon spent
practicing karate skills, self defense, getting a good workout
socially distant, outside, under a very hot sun
at beacon park, in detroit
lots of sweat, lots of water, lots of fun
“karate is a form of martial arts in which people who have had years and years of training can,
using only their hands and feet, make some of the worst movies in the history of the world.”
-dave barry
after spending the night at daughter #3s’ house
i woke up early at my usual farmer time
everyone else still fast asleep
hunted and gathered food items from their kitchen
soon realizing i had put together a ‘c’ themed breakfast
that was quite satisfying –
coffee with cream, chocolate cookies, cheetos cheese things, computer
i believe all food groups were well represented.
i know this guy might think that ‘c’ is only for cookie, but —
—
“health food may be good for the conscience, but oreos taste a hell of a lot better.”
-robert redford
you know that feeling
when you fall down
on the trampoline
and keep trying to get up
but everyone keeps jumping
and you keep bouncing
and then all of you
start belly-laughing
and keep belly-laughing
and cannot stop?
—
“life has its ups and downs, but you can only look forward.”
-frank lowy
headed off on a family fun river raft float trip
not real relaxing as expected
but lots of adventures/misadventures instead
so many laughs and we all survived
who could ask for anything more?
—
“rejoice as summer should…chase away sorrows by living.”
-melissa marr, darkest mercy
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argo park, huron river, Ann Arbor, michigan, u.s.a. – summer 2019
I didn't have my glasses on.... 