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This Week...Heat, Fireworks, and S’Mores

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This Week...Heat, Fireworks, and S’Mores

 

Holidays are always welcomed but when they fall during the week, it throws my body clock out of whack.  If Thursday was a holiday, then how can it be Saturday already. It seems like today should be Tuesday. 

 

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I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend. Thomas Jefferson



We had the family over on Wednesday night since others had plans for July 4th. Besides the traditional hot dogs and potato salad (yes Barbara Todaro, it is the one time of year that I indulge in a hot dog).

 

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We saw these horses on our morning walk! I am in Texas after all!

 

 

 

 

The U. S. Constitution doesn't guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself. Benjamin Franklin

 

 

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We didn’t have to go far to see fireworks, though. There were several fireworks going off all around us so we had a great view from our family room windows!

 

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Men often oppose a thing merely because they have had no agency in planning it, or because it may have been planned by those whom they dislike. Alexander Hamilton



It’s been years since I’d had S’mores so this was the perfect opportunity to introduce them to my great niece and nephews. 

 

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If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter. George Washington

 

 

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Have a weekend full of fun and sun!




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Comments(25)

Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Ah yes who doesn't like s'mores. Sounds like you had a great day.

Jul 06, 2019 05:53 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kathy,

What a wonderful celebration you had over the 4th.  I loved that last quote,

If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter. George Washington

Jul 06, 2019 06:05 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy,  Sounds like you all had a great time and to introduce the kids to S'more perfect.

 

Jul 06, 2019 06:08 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Kathy Streib it looks and reads like you had a great 4th..... I love hot dogs .... I would have had a couple of them in the past....now I eat a grilled hamburger on cloud bread with baby spinach, one slice of cheddar, avocado mayo, sliced cukes and a few sliced cherry tomatoes.....  that's my healthy sandwich.... 

Jul 06, 2019 06:17 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Kathy - we had a great fourth and today is like the second Saturday of the week.  Ate too much though.

Jul 06, 2019 07:34 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Hi Kathy, it looks as if you had a wonderful celebration. Haven't had s'mores in quite a while, but everyone loved them. 

Jul 06, 2019 08:33 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

HI Kathy Streib - What a nice treat not to have to leave your yard to see the fireworks show!  Sedona doesn't have fireworks because of the danger of fire. 

Have a great weekend!

Jul 06, 2019 09:46 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathy Streib  Wishing you a wonderful holiday weekend 

Jul 06, 2019 11:43 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty and good to see you. You're so right...it seems that we can't accept others if their opinions are different from ours. 

Sheila Anderson thank you and glad you enjoyed it. 

Jul 06, 2019 12:56 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Michael Jacobs everyone should have at least one s"more in their lives!  Or two, or three...

Donald Urschalitz it looks like you had the perfect Fourth!!!! Good to see you!

Wayne Martin we walk hand in hand on that journey. 

Jul 06, 2019 01:37 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sharon Lee we had fun and of course, loved the s'mores. 

Ron and Alexandra Seigel True then, and true now.

Will Hamm I don't remember when I had my first s'more but the making of it was as fun as eating it. 

Jul 06, 2019 01:39 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Barbara Todaro Actually, your burger sounds pretty good to me!!!

Grant Schneider I surprised myself and did not eat too much. 

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD hope that you had a good Fourth as well. 

Jul 06, 2019 01:41 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® I don't think you can have fireworks in the city limits of Houston but you can in some suburbs. So we had fun watching them and watching a Capitol Fourth in DC.

Hannah Williams and you as well. 

 

 

Jul 06, 2019 01:45 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I've been having trouble setting my world right once again too, Kathy.  Today seems like a Monday to me!  

Jul 06, 2019 03:28 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy it was a nice four day weekend for me, so I am OK with my body timing being off a bit

Jul 06, 2019 03:53 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Kathy Streib ,

It did seem unusual this year with the fourth on a Thursday..next year it will be on a Friday! Yeah! We had family over on the fourth with Franklin's BBQ which was fun..forgot about smore's..need to make some for Hudson and Beckett!

Jul 06, 2019 04:54 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Myrl Jeffcoat I'm laughing because we forgot to put out our trash last night because our week is thrown off.

George Souto I hope that you get to spend your time off with your family. 

Dorie Dillard CRS GRI ABR yum...Franklin's BBQ!!!!

Jul 06, 2019 07:54 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Kathy.

This weekend so far has been a nonstop running from one place to another.  Just like every weekend.  Fun times

Jul 07, 2019 12:18 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Have not thought about s'mores in a while...but that sure is a great way to celebrate !

Jul 07, 2019 03:03 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Looks like you had some fun with your family during the 4th of July.  Love the quotes, particularly George Washington's.

Jul 07, 2019 08:07 AM