Wednesday Hodgepodge: August 12, 2026

 

I am not going to lie to you Besties, the last few weeks have been really challenging.  I know I have been MIA a lot this year but today I am easing back into things as this space has always brought me Joy. Linking up with From This Side of the Pond is a perfect way to ease back into things.

1. I saw a meme on Instagram that went like this-'The movie Dirty Dancing came out in 1987 and was set in 1963, so if remade in 2026 it would be set in 2002. Now I need a little lie down in a dark room for a while." 

Time is crazy isn't it? So...what were you up to in the year 2002? 

In 2002, I was working in Washington, DC (and I still am) for a member of House leadership in a political roll. At the time I was traveling the country helping to get candidates elected and working on a leadership race. I spent a lot of time in Pennsylvania that election cycle as Pennsylvania is a battleground state. 

July Monthly Musings on Pause

 

Hey there Besties. Checking in with Sarah and Holly for Hello Monday and wanted to let you know that the July Monthly Musings is on pause. While it breaks my heart to do this, I have a family matter to attend to this week and it is Best that I take care of myself and those that I love.

Thank you for the patience and I look forward to touching down in this space again in August. 

Monthly Musings June 2026: Happy Birthday America 250

 

I am looking forward to Monthly Musings this month and not for the reasons why you might think. Even though I am the host, I could use a little inspiration myself when it comes to the Fourth of July and America 250 this year. When I was drafting the topics for Monthly Musings earlier this year, a focus on America 250 was a must. Now that we are weeks away, I am a little stumped for how I want to celebrate. It could be that I have my second sinus infection in as many months. A sinus infection definetly gets in the way of any sparks of inspiration.

Since I seem to need a burst of creativity for America 250, I am glad Monthly Musings is today. Hopefully the writers that link up with my can help get the ball rolling on my Fourth of July plans. I will do my Best, despite my annoying congestion to share some red, white and blue with you as well.

1. Are you excited about America 250?

 

I love the idea that our country is 250 years old. It is such a cool thing. I am struggling a little bit because I feel that because I work in Washington, DC and l live right near Mount Vernon, I should somehow be more excited about America 2501.  

There are definitely some cool events over the next few weeks. We were supposed to go see Martina McBride this evening on the National Mall as part of the concert series to celebrate the Semiquincentennial but things went sideways when the artists thought they had signed onto one type of event but it was shaping up to be somethings else. No Martina tonight. I am sad because we had a fun group going and Running Daddy has never seen her live. Welcome to what it is like living in Washington, DC.  

Hello Monday June 22, 2026: Monthly Musings Topics June 2026

 

Happy Monday Besties! I hope you had a Good weekend, I was recovering from another sinus infection but rallied to get a little Father's Day celebration together.

Today I am linking up with Sarah and Holly for Hello Monday and sharing Thursday's topics for Monthly Musings. This month we are sharing ideas for America 250. We will have all of the 4th of July and America's semiquincentennial fun to give you ideas to get ready for the big day coming up in a few weeks.

Join me back here on Thursday for Monthly Musings.

Monthly Musings May 2026-Summer 2026 Preview

 

Whew Besties, here we are at the end of May. We are past Memorial Day so we are unofficially in summer. Are you excited? For May's Monthly Musings we are previewing Summer 2026. 

If you are joining us as a writer for Monthly Musings, please link back to my site here and link-up below. I look forward to finding out whatever has planner for summer and all of the summer favorites.

1. Tell Us About Your Memorial Day Weekend

Despite a very rainy weekend, that is turning into a very rainy week, we had a full Memorial Day weekend. Friday night was more chill and we crashed pretty early. Saturday and Sunday during the day we did house projects as I am working to tranform the upstairs home office into more of a libary/sitting room. It will take some time to clear out all of the clutter but I did give away the desk and a desklamp. Hoping to get this project complete within the next month or so.

Saturday night we went to a party and saw some friends. Sunday we got together with family.

It was a full weekend and I think I even got some rest along the way.

Hello Monday May 25, 2026: Monthly Musings May 2026 Topics

 

Happy Memorial Day Besties. I hope you are having a Good long weekend while also taking time to remember those who have given so much for our country. Since we are at the last week of the month, I wanted to link up with Sarah and Holly for Hello Monday and share the May 2026 topics for Monthly Musings. 

The May topics will be a Summer 2026 Preview. On Thursday we will share all things summer and what your plans are for Summer 2026. This month has been a little challenging and I cannot wait to dive right into summer plans and see what the other writers who join this link-up party every month have on tap for their summers/

See you back here on Thursday!

Monthly Musings April 2026: Spring Flowers, Fashion and Food

 

Here we are at the end of April Besties. We have had some really glorious weather over the last few weeks, but it does not want to seem to stick around. While I can't control the weather, I do host Monthly Musings and for April, this link party is focusing on spring flowers, fashion and food. Let's talk spring.

1. Favorite spring flower?

Honestly, I love them all and get really excited when something new pops up in the garden. Truly, my favorite flowers are peonies and hydrangea. Those were mainly our wedding flowers and they make me the most happy.