I Would Like To Report A Missing Tree

One of the things I love most about life is that it continues to truck on, whether you are paying attention or not. It is all around and in constant motion. As a habit, I try to pay attention to my surroundings because experience has taught me that I just never know what I may miss!

Take this day, for example:

I drove this little black car – a rental – to visit a company and I spent most of the day there. I chose this spot on a quiet side street because it placed the already-scorching ride into the shade. When I came out, it did not take long to realize the car was no longer in the shade.

In fact, the tree that made this a prime spot was missing entirely! I observed wood chips all around in the street, sidewalk, and grass. There was also a stump midway between the street and sidewalk that had a very, very new appearance to its grains!

All I can say is someone has skills because, speaking for myself, I would not trust even me to cut down a tree, much less a tree with a strange car parked underneath it!

You GO, crazy tree-stealing guy with skills!

Homesick Hello

I decided to post this just in case a certain someone decides she needs a little touch of home. We both miss you, Momma!

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Editor's Note: Please excuse the messy hair (it was a long day!)

Highly Efficient: Jimmy John's & Honesty

Seven Short Years Ago

To My Love,

Thank you for so many things. Among them, listening and supporting me and always being there. Know that I would marry you all over again. Happy Anniversary.

I Love You,
-L

Isn't IT Though?

We spotted this Jeep up North. I just loved the plate.

There is another sticker at the top of the windshield and a special badge on each side fender. There was mild discussion amongst the group as to whether or not this might possibly be the owner of the T-shirt company, Life is Good.

I mean, it could be, right?

A True Michigan Summer

Smiley face floaty: Check

Green grass: Check

Bathing suit: Check

Sunglasses: Check

Sunshine: Check

Grill: Check

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Good times: Check

Lights! Camera! ACTION! (in our town!)

I love surprises, and it's a good thing too, because they are EVERYWHERE!

Example: We went to the park this evening to get our swing on (you know, because Rocketship is a complete swinging addict!) and were greeted at the entrance by this sign.

I will summarize - it basically just reads:

"Blah blah blah, we are shooting a production called Home Run Derby blah blah blah and putting this sign up is easier than having all you rubber-neckers sign disclosure statements blah blah blah and if you don't agree blah blah blah you can skid-attle yourselves outta here."

A production, huh? Cool. I mean, we don't usually get this kind of action in our little park!

And here it is, a gaggle of crew members, and I DO MEAN GAGGLE! I had no idea it took this many people to "make it all happen". But they there are. A couple of guys on a camera dolly thing. Someone with a script in hand. Some other loudmouth piping orders all over the place. A few taking a break. And what appeared to be a child actor being thrown a ball by an adult actor.

Here's one of their large trucks, complete with generator trailer, catering cart, and another trailer that could only have been a port-o-potty (presumably super-posh!).

Check out all these trucks!

You just never know what's around the corner!