Did ya know that today is Mick Jagger's birthday?
According to Google -- he turns 81 today.  And he and the Rolling Stones are still touring!
Talk about a dude who just keeps moving and shaking and doing his deal!
Mick's not thinking about the number 81!
I like his birthday number thinking style!

AND!  It's also my birthday.
I always thought it kinda cool that Mick and I share the same birthdate.
Who do you share with your birthdate?

Birthday singing will roll in via calls from my family.
As they say, "It's a family tradition."  HA
My Grandpa and Grandma started it a very long time ago and it continues!
And believe me -- we all look forward to the calls on our day and hearing the Happy Birthday songs.

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How was your weekend?
Hopefully full of chill - as in relaxation - after tasks you may or may not have had on your to do list.  I had a few tasks that I accomplished and I did find some chill and enjoyed it.

Super-duper cool collection I found to share today.

BEGINNING WITH:

100 LIFE SIZE ELEPHANT SCULPTURES
On tour across the United States.  Incredible!

These magnificent sculptures totally brought back to my memory the amazing story of the Elephant Whisperer:  Lawrence Anthony.
If you have the time - it won't be wasted watching this little YouTube piece about Lawrence Anthony.  An amazing human being.
These "rogue" elephants Lawrence took in on his reserve eventually bonded with him and loved him.  Most importantly, trusted him because of his kindness and care and patience.  And when Lawrence passed away, the elephants somehow knew that he had died and they made the however long trek, single file, to the Anthony's home to pay respects - and stayed around the perimeter of the home for over a day before going back into the bush on the reserve that was now their home thanks to Lawrence Anthony.
It's goose bump stuff.
Here's the link -
((*Unforgettable Tale of the Elephant Whisperer **))

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Hope all had a cool 4th celebration whether with friends and/or family or chilling by yourself.

GREAT fun line-up today!

BEGINNING WITH:

STACY'S WORLD
Column this week is INDEED fashion fun!
Thanks, Stac, for keeping us in the know and in the loop!

QUICK QUESTION
Which of the 2 smells better?  That's a toughy because I love both smells.  I call it a draw.  Won't choose one over the other.  Nope!  You?

NO SISSY NONSENSE STORY
Tounge-in-Cheek laughter!

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE
Is 2 big thumbs UP!

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It's been a good week around here.  Lots of rain yesterday *again* 
Just about the time I think I wanna whine about it, I stop myself short and remind me that I'll be wishing for it in less than 2 months throughout the full-on furnace of summer and early fall.  So I'm growing in the stop myself short of whining arena.

Attitude adjustment:  Yay.  Hooray.  RAIN!

My yard and trees are super happy and are showing it with lots of green + growth.  That's what matters.

Presenting 5 for FRIDAY on this May 17
Super fun line-up today beginning with --

BRUCE CAMERON'S DUMPED BY A DRIVER
H*I*L*A*R*I*O*U*S (!!)
I love love love Bruce's writing style.  Absolutely one of my top 2 favorite humor writers.  I am and have always been a giant Bruce fan.

QUICK QUESTION
Me? 
My fast 5 are:
The 2 F's (friends and family)
Quick wit = laughter
Home Sweet Home
Music
Seeing happy people
You?

TWO CHOICES
I love this story of Jerry the restaurant manager.  So inspiring/encouraging.

RECIPE HIPPIE CHICK SALAD
Is a winner, winner, winner and a keeper, keeper, keeper.

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Well, first day of Autumn happened and now last day of September.  Crazy sneak up!

Check out this awesome hand painted glass shop door.  Impressive!

Book case straighten up happened in my office this week.

Union 28 - super cool new venue right here in our little, old town that's blowing up with new residents.

A gentle reminder we should all stop and think about everywhere  we go.  Kindness Always Matters.

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I had a great week .  Uneventful, but happy.  How 'bout you?

Official Silly Walking Zone sign made me laugh.

Without a doubt the coolest, largest burro's tail I've ever laid eyes on!  Look at the chain holding it up!

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