July-Jinks - 2018 #SLS Song Lyric Sunday

According to Helen at Words of Life, our theme for this week's Song Lyric Sunday is "Think." 


My offering...Chris Isaak, Think of Tomorrow:

Lyrics

The future looks so bright ahead, the past is far behind
I think of all the things we said, and you are on my mind
Think of tomorrow. Think of tomorrow

Mexico has sunny skies, Hawaii knows no rain
Any place you want sweetheart, I will buy the ring
Think of tomorrow. Think of tomorrow

Anything you want sweetheart, anything you do
Anywhere you go sweetheart, I will follow you
Think of tomorrow. Think of tomorrow

Think of tomorrow. Think of tomorrow
This car I drive is old and beat, it may not see me through
This car I drive is fine with me, it's headed back to you
Think of tomorrow. Think of tomorrow

Songwriters: Chris Isaak

We saw Chris Isaak last year at the Mountain Winery and he puts on a really good show. 

He was going to be there again this year but we are going to Oregon so we are limiting the number of concerts we see.  Plus, while my husband enjoyed it, this is not the type of music he prefers. 

Today also happens to be my son's 30th birthday so I am "thinking" about when he was born. 

Hard to believe he is 30 this year and I have to stop thinking about him as my "little blonde haired boy" and more like the man he has grown to be.  We are so proud of him. 

I'll leave you with Chris Isaak and suggest that you check out the other Song Lyric Sunday participants!

July-Jinks - 2018 #31SRW Photography Challenge

The prompt today in the #31SRW Photography Challenge by Shelley Quaint is fire.  Since yesterday was 4th of July here in the US, I have a couple of pictures of our "Safe and Sane" fireworks show.

When I was young we used to have fireworks in front of our house all the time.  I wrote about that here.

We are one of only a couple of towns in our area that still allows the safe and sane fireworks.  Most other cities have outlawed them and all the ones that go up in the air are definitely illegal to shoot off.   Our city uses the sale of fireworks as a fundraiser for local children's sports programs and my husband volunteers his time in the booth for the Pony Baseball teams.  On the 4th he brings home our fireworks show and we have some friends who come over from the next town to share them with us.

Fortunately it wasn't too windy.

One of the best ones got started when I was in the house so I only caught the reflection through the window.  It was still impressive.

I love the fireworks setting on my camera that lets me get some of the pretty colors, but it takes a while so I can't do rapid shooting.

And even though they are illegal, some people still manage to find and shoot off the ones high in the sky.  

25 people were arrested for shooting them off.  That's a $1000 fine each!  More money for our city.  

Hope you had a great 4th.  

July-Jinks - 2018 #31SRW Photography Challenge

So today in the 31 day photography challenge Shelley gives us the prompt of Clutter.  While food and clouds gave me a challenge I couldn't overcome, clutter is pure simplicity for me!

It seems like everywhere I look in our house there is clutter.  I know we are not the only ones who feel that way because I hear a lot of talk about people going minimalist and there are a lot of folks my age looking to downsize.

We've slowly been trying to take steps to repurpose some of the things we no longer hold dear.  I've started a collection of things we may use for a garage/yard sale this summer.   

In addition to this batch, there are 2 more plastic containers in my closet and I haven't even gone through MY clothes yet!

How much space we will have when these things are gone remains to be seen.  I have a feeling that no matter what it is still going to look like we have a lot of stuff.  If we are able to sell some things, that would be a bonus.  If not, I'll call the local charity and have them come and pick it all up.  

I don't know if taking all the color out makes it look any less cluttery. 

Some may consider this clutter too, but to me it is artist at work.

I'm making a baby album and when I am deep in the process, things are everywhere. 

In this instance, I think making it black and white makes it look a little bit more organized.  

I did make a bag of crafty items that I know I won't use to give to our friends who are coming over today to watch the safe and sane fireworks we are allowed to shoot off.  She is a teacher and I know that supplies are sometimes hard to come by so win-win for both of us!  How about you?  Got clutter?  Trying to downsize? 

Thanks again to Shelley at Quaint Revival for organizing this little picture program.  Have a happy 4th to all in the USA.  

July-Jinks - 2018 Creative Memories Happy Album

I had wanted to participate in the 31 day photography challenge but day 2 was food and I didn't have any food that was picture worthy (I mean who wants to see the reflection of a pb&j sandwich?) and today is clouds and the only thing I see in our skies is haze from the fires that are burning around our state.  Seriously, the fires are 50 miles away and our cars are still getting covered by ash!

So instead today I'll do what I do and spread some Happy...the Happy Album from Creative Memories that is.  The Happy Album is a new product that I think would be perfect for documenting a summer vacation trip.  It comes with some pre-designed pages so all you have to do is add pictures or trinkets that you pick up along the way.  You can get a travel case and some additional refills and there will be more kits coming next month. 

 

 
Some other ideas that popped into my head that this would be good for are:

documenting high school or college years
documenting the time from the engagement to the wedding
documenting a pregnancy
a monthly planner
documenting a household renovation project

Check out this video:






Happy Album Advisor Guide - US 2018


Isn't that cool?  If you want to order one, you can visit my site here.  While you're there, check out the other products we have to make saving your memories fun and easy.  Let me know if you have any questions. 

July-Jinks 2018 - #31SRW 31 Day Photo Challenge and Escapist Colorist Club

July-Jinks as in "high jinks" or "hijinks" - however you want to say it, I'm on a mission to have some fun this summer.  Of course I'll be sharing as much as I can along the way.

I just found this wonderful 31 day photography challenge by Shelley at Quaint Revival so I'm hopping on.  I may not be able to get them all done because we are going on vacation for a week in the middle of the month but I'm gonna do the best I can.  I also may not make every part of the challenge, but again, I'm trying to have fun this month, not make it a stress factor.  Here is #1:

The prompt is Tower and as I understand the rules, there should be a photo, a silhouette, a reflective silhouette, a black and white and a story to go with it.  I'm not sure I covered all the bases but here is my take on that:

I really loved the waterfall displays that were at Michaels when I worked there.  They went on sale so I figured with my employee discount I couldn't go wrong.  

It sits in my craft room and my husband says he doesn't hear the water falling but I do and it really doesn't matter anyway, just the look of it is soothing to me.  

Next to it sits my rock collection and the little old man and drummer boy, an altar of sorts.  

If you think you might like to do the 31 days of photography, come on along.  

Next is the Escapist Coloring Club for July as hosted by Linda G. Hill.   I think I had a fondness for purple and red for some reason.  I did learn some new techniques from Linda this month so I'm looking forward to putting them to good use.  

I didn't even realize that I was using the same colors until I put them together to take these photos, but on the other hand, I was recently reading about the Red Hat Society, those lovely older ladies who wear purple dresses and red hats so maybe I was subconsciously thinking about that. 

I'm putting these things together today so you don't get so many posts from me in one day.  I certainly don't want to overwhelm you!  Happy Sunday and first day of July folks.  

July-Jinks -2018 - Song Lyric Sunday #SLS

Helen's Words of Life tells us it is time for another Song Lyric Sunday!  This week's prompt:  Game

J-Dub already used "Wicked Games" by Chris Isaak so here is another one of my favorites, "Game of Love" by Santana and Michelle Branch.


Lyrics

Tell me
Just what you want me to be
One kiss
And boom you're the only one for me
So please tell me
Why don't you come around no more?
Cause right now
I'm crying outside the door of your candy store

It just takes a little bit of this, a little bit of that
It started with a kiss
Now we're up to bat
A little bit of laughs, a little bit of pain
I'm telling you my babe
It's all in the game of?

Love is
Whatever you make it to be
Sunshine
Instead of this cold lonely sea
So please baby
Try and use me for what I'm good for
It ain't saying goodbye
It's knocking down the door of your candy store

It just takes a little bit of this, a little bit of that
It started with a kiss
Now we're up to bat
A little bit of laughs, a little bit of pain
I'm telling you my babe
It's all in the game of love
It's all in this game of love

You roll me
Control me
Console me
Please hold me
You guide me
Divide me
Into me
So please tell me
Why don't you come around no more?
Cause right now 
I'm dying outside the door of your loving store

It just take a little bit of this, a little bit of that
It started with a kiss
Now we're up to bat
A little bit of laughs, a little bit of pain
I'm telling you my babe
It's all in the game of love
It's all in the game of love
It's all in this game of love
Let's play the game of love

Roll me
Console me
Please hold me
I'm out here on my own
On my own

Songwriters: Gordon Chambers / Kevin "keys" Anderson / Richard M. Stroud

The Game of Love - Main / Radio Mix lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc

We saw Santana a couple of years ago in San Francisco at AT&T Park when he was there with Journey, Steve Miller, Doobie Brothers and Tower of Power.  It was a really great show. 

I am fortunate that I have had my guy for over 34 years now but I can remember a time when this would have been a theme song for me.

Happy listening.

Make sure to pop on over and listen to some of the other great musical choices at the #SLS fest.

Jots in June - 2018 #SoCS Cheers

Cheers to the end of June.  We've had a busy month here with our roommate moving out and our daughter moving back home and I'm looking forward to seeing what the next month will bring as we are heading off to Oregon to see the mother-in-law who has been under the weather lately.  Hope to bring her some cheer. 

Cheers also to me for my Sketchbook Project book which is now up to 254 visits and 2 favorites!  I also found out that it is going to be part of the mobile tour that goes into Toronto next month.  I've put the word out to any of my blogging/online friends who live in Toronto to go visit it and look for my book.  I know there will be many other books to choose from as well so it should be a fun thing to do.  I think I'll get a notice if someone looks at mine so that will be exciting. 

I would be remiss if I did not also mention that I am a Creative Memories consultant and they have a new product out which would be great to easily document your summer vacation plans.  It is called the "Be Happy" album and comes in a convenient drawstring bag with a bunch of cool stuff and ready made pages so all you have to do is jot down some memories and slap in some pictures of that vacation you are taking.  Lots of times people don't want to mess with making a "scrapbook" but this one is really easy.  I love the "cheery" colors too.  If you are interested, it will be available on July 2 to order. 

 

You can get more info on my Creative Memories website.   If there are any other kind of memory keeping things you need, Creative Memories has them too.  I will cheerily help you find what you are looking for :) just let me know. 

This has all been part of the Linda G. Hill's Stream of Consciousness Saturday which you can find the details about here and that is also where you can see contributions from other cheery people. 

Have a wonderful Saturday!