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Our theme for our last widows party was Lemonade a Our theme for our last widows party was Lemonade at the Strawberry Patch. We had a strawberries word search, "what's your lemonade name," "Name That Cake," and a round of Spill the Tea questions. My lemonade name was Lady Amber Petal Lemon. We had 3 flavors of lemonade, pinwheel sandwiches, deviled eggs, cookies, and homemade strawberry shortcake. In 6 weeks, our next party will be a beach getaway theme. #Widows #Friends #Party
My mother turned 75 this year and is not in great My mother turned 75 this year and is not in great physical condition. I've decided to get her to start exercising, so I put together a little #workout for her. Today was our first day to try it out. We started with an arm workout using 1lb weights. She did awesome sweatin' to the oldies and feels good about it! I'm so proud of her! But she refuses to take photos 😂 We're going to do a leg workout on Wednesday 🦵#Exercise
Golden hour at sunset in Jardin des Tuileries. The Golden hour at sunset in Jardin des Tuileries. The Mediterranean redbud, also known as the Judas Tree, is a flowering deciduous tree known for its spectacular burst of color in the spring. #Pink #Flowers #Tree #Paris
4h removing bamboo this morning. Then arms this af 4h removing bamboo this morning. Then arms this afternoon. Still on 5lb weights. It's gonna be a long summer 😭🤣
#Lovebug season usually happens twice a year in #L #Lovebug season usually happens twice a year in #Louisiana. This week is the #swarm. They're usually attracted to heat, light, and vibrations. The bright pickets are attracting them as are the power drills. This was a bad week to put up a #fence 😂 #Bugs
#Gumbo is #serenity 🤤🍛 #Louisiana #FortuneCookie #Gumbo is #serenity 🤤🍛 #Louisiana #FortuneCookie
#BeMysterious #PaulGauguin #Art #Woodworking #Arti #BeMysterious #PaulGauguin #Art #Woodworking #Artist
The #brushstrokes in a #VanGogh #Painting 😍 #Impre The #brushstrokes in a #VanGogh #Painting 😍 #Impressionist #Art
#FortuneCookie #Friday #Celebrate your #progress, #FortuneCookie #Friday #Celebrate your #progress,No matter how small ✨️#Fortune
Widows' Might Fellowship hosted a garden tea party Widows' Might Fellowship hosted a garden tea party this weekend. How cute are the little plates and teacups?! That homemade #quiche was 🤌
Day trip with my #mama to see my #auntie 🩷 #family Day trip with my #mama to see my #auntie 🩷 #family
#Snake 🐍 On the back door #Snake 🐍 On the back door
If I knew a canceled flight turning into a 24h lay If I knew a canceled flight turning into a 24h layover was gonna look like this, I wouldn't have stood in line for 3h last night at customer service 😂 Thanks to my sweet friend and her fabulous mama for taking care of me last minute! It's good to be loved. #Karma #TravelStories #Traveler #Traveling #Travel #Layover #Flight #Airport #Pool #Relax #Chill #Vibes #Weekend
He usually follows me everywhere. But today when h He usually follows me everywhere. But today when he followed me to Mom's house for lunch, he stayed behind to "play" with the #birds when I left 🐦😹#BlackCat #Cat #catsofinstagram
When you drop your #family off at your local #airp When you drop your #family off at your local #airport, you wear your #local #tshirt Thanks @flylakecharles for the cool #gear! #Travel #Traveling #Traveler #Flying #Flight #LakeCharles #LCH
I usually fly home in July for my sister's birthda I usually fly home in July for my sister's birthday. I was supposed to come in 2 weeks, but now I'm flying home early for her funeral instead. She just collapsed in her room and died 💔😭
#Tahiti is #paradise #Blue #Ocean #FrenchPolynes #Tahiti is #paradise #Blue #Ocean #FrenchPolynesia #SouthPacific #Oceania #Travel #World #Traveler #Vacation #Traveling #Beach #Destination #Beautiful #View #Bungalow #LetsGo #AroundTheWorld #PassportReady #InstaTravel #InstaGo #Water #Paradis
There are symbols of good health and luck in the S There are symbols of good health and luck in the Shinto and Buddhist religions. In Shinto, it is said this ox will bear your suffering for you. In Buddhism, a Mani wheel is an object used by Buddhists worldwide. Mani wheels here at Kodaiji Temple contain the Heart Sutra. Earn merit by turning it once. If you have wishes regarding health and longevity, walk around the hall clockwise and keep touching and turning the wheels with your right hand.#Kyoto #Japan #Japanese #Culture #Shinto #Buddhism #Religion #Health #Luck #Travel #Traveler #World #Traveling #TravelGram #LetsGo #AroundTheWorld #Health #PassportReady #Kodaiji #Temple #Symbol #Ox #ManiWheel #InstaGo #InstaTravel
"You can't see the whole sky through a #bamboo tub "You can't see the whole sky through a #bamboo tube." #Japanese #Proverb#Kyoto #Japan #BambooForest #Wanderlust #Travel #Inspiration #World #Traveler #Traveling #TravelGram #TravelPhotography #LetsGo #AroundTheWorld
While visiting Kyoto, I happened to try something While visiting Kyoto, I happened to try something that I learned later specifically originates in the Kyoto region. After exploring, we wandered into the nearby Chasen French Café for lunch. Anytime I see “traditional” or “seasonal” on the menu, that’s what I get. So, when I saw “Seasonal fish saikyo-yaki with soft-boiled egg,” I instinctively knew that’s what I was ordering without knowing what it was. We were on a tight schedule to see sites and the beautiful desserts were unexpected, so we didn’t have enough time to stay and enjoy those exquisite macaroon creations! But let’s talk about miso. Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning consisting of a thick paste made from soybeans fermented with salt and koji, a filamented fungus used in Japanese cuisine. A second element is added to adjust the miso flavor (salty, sweet, earthy, fruity, or savory). As with any country touting a long history of traditional cuisine, many regions in Japan have their own variations of traditional food preparation like miso flavors. Kyoto is an ancient city but also a prefecture which is a larger division of Japan, like a state or province. "Saikyo-yaki" is Kyoto's regional technique for preparing fish in which slices of fish are marinated overnight in a white miso paste. Kyoto is known for its white miso which is given a sweeter flavor with sake or mirin (rice wine). This ancient method developed as a way to preserve fish before refrigeration in modern times. #Kyoto #Japan #Japanese #Food #Culture #Tasty #Miso #Fish #SaikyoYaki #Yum #Delicious #InstaFood #Travel #World #Traveler #Traveling #InstaTravel #InstaGo #PassportReady #Vacation #Destination #Tourist #LetsGo
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Our theme for our last widows party was Lemonade a Our theme for our last widows party was Lemonade at the Strawberry Patch. We had a strawberries word search, "what's your lemonade name," "Name That Cake," and a round of Spill the Tea questions. My lemonade name was Lady Amber Petal Lemon. We had 3 flavors of lemonade, pinwheel sandwiches, deviled eggs, cookies, and homemade strawberry shortcake. In 6 weeks, our next party will be a beach getaway theme. #Widows #Friends #Party
My mother turned 75 this year and is not in great My mother turned 75 this year and is not in great physical condition. I've decided to get her to start exercising, so I put together a little #workout for her. Today was our first day to try it out. We started with an arm workout using 1lb weights. She did awesome sweatin' to the oldies and feels good about it! I'm so proud of her! But she refuses to take photos 😂 We're going to do a leg workout on Wednesday 🦵#Exercise
Golden hour at sunset in Jardin des Tuileries. The Golden hour at sunset in Jardin des Tuileries. The Mediterranean redbud, also known as the Judas Tree, is a flowering deciduous tree known for its spectacular burst of color in the spring. #Pink #Flowers #Tree #Paris
4h removing bamboo this morning. Then arms this af 4h removing bamboo this morning. Then arms this afternoon. Still on 5lb weights. It's gonna be a long summer 😭🤣
#Lovebug season usually happens twice a year in #L #Lovebug season usually happens twice a year in #Louisiana. This week is the #swarm. They're usually attracted to heat, light, and vibrations. The bright pickets are attracting them as are the power drills. This was a bad week to put up a #fence 😂 #Bugs
#Gumbo is #serenity 🤤🍛 #Louisiana #FortuneCookie #Gumbo is #serenity 🤤🍛 #Louisiana #FortuneCookie
#BeMysterious #PaulGauguin #Art #Woodworking #Arti #BeMysterious #PaulGauguin #Art #Woodworking #Artist
The #brushstrokes in a #VanGogh #Painting 😍 #Impre The #brushstrokes in a #VanGogh #Painting 😍 #Impressionist #Art
#FortuneCookie #Friday #Celebrate your #progress, #FortuneCookie #Friday #Celebrate your #progress,No matter how small ✨️#Fortune
Widows' Might Fellowship hosted a garden tea party Widows' Might Fellowship hosted a garden tea party this weekend. How cute are the little plates and teacups?! That homemade #quiche was 🤌
Day trip with my #mama to see my #auntie 🩷 #family Day trip with my #mama to see my #auntie 🩷 #family
#Snake 🐍 On the back door #Snake 🐍 On the back door
If I knew a canceled flight turning into a 24h lay If I knew a canceled flight turning into a 24h layover was gonna look like this, I wouldn't have stood in line for 3h last night at customer service 😂 Thanks to my sweet friend and her fabulous mama for taking care of me last minute! It's good to be loved. #Karma #TravelStories #Traveler #Traveling #Travel #Layover #Flight #Airport #Pool #Relax #Chill #Vibes #Weekend
He usually follows me everywhere. But today when h He usually follows me everywhere. But today when he followed me to Mom's house for lunch, he stayed behind to "play" with the #birds when I left 🐦😹#BlackCat #Cat #catsofinstagram
When you drop your #family off at your local #airp When you drop your #family off at your local #airport, you wear your #local #tshirt Thanks @flylakecharles for the cool #gear! #Travel #Traveling #Traveler #Flying #Flight #LakeCharles #LCH
I usually fly home in July for my sister's birthda I usually fly home in July for my sister's birthday. I was supposed to come in 2 weeks, but now I'm flying home early for her funeral instead. She just collapsed in her room and died 💔😭
#Tahiti is #paradise #Blue #Ocean #FrenchPolynes #Tahiti is #paradise #Blue #Ocean #FrenchPolynesia #SouthPacific #Oceania #Travel #World #Traveler #Vacation #Traveling #Beach #Destination #Beautiful #View #Bungalow #LetsGo #AroundTheWorld #PassportReady #InstaTravel #InstaGo #Water #Paradis
There are symbols of good health and luck in the S There are symbols of good health and luck in the Shinto and Buddhist religions. In Shinto, it is said this ox will bear your suffering for you. In Buddhism, a Mani wheel is an object used by Buddhists worldwide. Mani wheels here at Kodaiji Temple contain the Heart Sutra. Earn merit by turning it once. If you have wishes regarding health and longevity, walk around the hall clockwise and keep touching and turning the wheels with your right hand.#Kyoto #Japan #Japanese #Culture #Shinto #Buddhism #Religion #Health #Luck #Travel #Traveler #World #Traveling #TravelGram #LetsGo #AroundTheWorld #Health #PassportReady #Kodaiji #Temple #Symbol #Ox #ManiWheel #InstaGo #InstaTravel
"You can't see the whole sky through a #bamboo tub "You can't see the whole sky through a #bamboo tube." #Japanese #Proverb#Kyoto #Japan #BambooForest #Wanderlust #Travel #Inspiration #World #Traveler #Traveling #TravelGram #TravelPhotography #LetsGo #AroundTheWorld
While visiting Kyoto, I happened to try something While visiting Kyoto, I happened to try something that I learned later specifically originates in the Kyoto region. After exploring, we wandered into the nearby Chasen French Café for lunch. Anytime I see “traditional” or “seasonal” on the menu, that’s what I get. So, when I saw “Seasonal fish saikyo-yaki with soft-boiled egg,” I instinctively knew that’s what I was ordering without knowing what it was. We were on a tight schedule to see sites and the beautiful desserts were unexpected, so we didn’t have enough time to stay and enjoy those exquisite macaroon creations! But let’s talk about miso. Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning consisting of a thick paste made from soybeans fermented with salt and koji, a filamented fungus used in Japanese cuisine. A second element is added to adjust the miso flavor (salty, sweet, earthy, fruity, or savory). As with any country touting a long history of traditional cuisine, many regions in Japan have their own variations of traditional food preparation like miso flavors. Kyoto is an ancient city but also a prefecture which is a larger division of Japan, like a state or province. "Saikyo-yaki" is Kyoto's regional technique for preparing fish in which slices of fish are marinated overnight in a white miso paste. Kyoto is known for its white miso which is given a sweeter flavor with sake or mirin (rice wine). This ancient method developed as a way to preserve fish before refrigeration in modern times. #Kyoto #Japan #Japanese #Food #Culture #Tasty #Miso #Fish #SaikyoYaki #Yum #Delicious #InstaFood #Travel #World #Traveler #Traveling #InstaTravel #InstaGo #PassportReady #Vacation #Destination #Tourist #LetsGo
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