For a smile as wide as a country sunrise
Good morning and Happy Friday to all of you! Thinking about it this morning, for most of my readers it is either Friday evening or afternoon. But here, still morning, fairly early yet, I just finished my breakfast and I’m enjoying a cup of coffee. Not much to report on the antics of Jasper and the chipmunks this morning because it’s raining. They are still out there picking up peanuts and seeds, but Jasper seems more content to haul away peanuts this morning than to waste time in the rain chasing chipmunks. And I have scattered more of these milk crates around the deck and put seeds under them for the chipmunks which they are very happy to pick up. Gives them a little variation in their diet this winter. And each chipmunk has his own spot to get the seeds. So no fighting there either. Even the little sparrows have one for them which they are enjoying, although a bit more fighting going on with them. Too many for one milk crate I guess. Fortunately I got all of this in place before the rain started this morning. There is, however, only one place to get peanuts. So I’m sure there will still be some fun out there, but this morning I’m inside and can’t see what is going on out there too well. But so far there has been no chasing.
Muffin decided on going for her morning nap a bit early this morning since for her the action was kind of dull out there. Rainy days are good for naps. They are also good days for reading, along with some nice hot coffee. Unless it’s later in the day. Then I prefer tea. But mostly herbal tea. Like my raspberry leaf tea. I just put out some more peanuts and Coffee was the first one at them. He has gotten a lot more friendly and will even try to climb my leg and sit on my hand. He learned fast. Even Skitter and Skatter won’t do that and they have been here longer.
For our pics today are two wildflowers. The first in our featured image at the top is the common tansy, which not too many people like but it is a very bright flower that fills the countryside in late summer. It’s kind of a daisy without petals. And then in the pic below we have the gray goldenrod.
Contrary to popular opinion, goldenrods are not a problem for allergy sufferers. No one in N. America has ever tested positive to being allergic to goldenrod. The pollen is just too heavy to blow around. They are another late summer and fall flower that are bright and cheery. I hope you all have a fantastic Friday and God bless!
Steve and Muffin.
Have a great weekend Steve (and Muffin).
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you Sheree and we hope that you do as well!ππΊπ
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Really nice pics!
Do you like iced coffee?
I hope y’all have a great weekend!
I would’ve been first, but the pancakes were burning, so I gave up first place today for them.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Do you like iced coffee? How about cold brew coffee or even cold brew tea? Mmmmmm…. pancakes. πππ·π·
LikeLiked by 2 people
You asked me?
Lol
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes I’m asking you.
LikeLiked by 2 people
πof course you were asking me.
I asked him because yesterday, I had my first iced coffee. All my friends said i should try it. Side note: I love the smell of coffee, but I hate the drink. Don’t like it at all.π€’
My former boss gave me a bunch of gift cards to Starbucks and Chikfila as my going to college gift. So when I went to my final store run for college, I stopped by chikfila and got an iced coffee. It was 12 oz. And I seriously wanted to puke. I pretty much held my nose and gulped it down. I didn’t like it, but my goal is to force myself to like it.
I was very proud of myself though for keeping it down. I has so many bragging rights
It gave me a boost of engery which was good cuz I got up at 3:30 that morning for no reason.
LikeLiked by 2 people
It’s ok NOT to like coffee and I’m sad to know you felt you HAD to finish something you did not like. It’s ok not to like things and ok to say you don’t like it. Coffee can be bitter and there are many types of coffee and many ways to brew it and serve it. I’m not much of a coffee drinker, but I have found I like milder types of coffee and coffee brewed in ways to make it milder and less bitter, like cold brew. The caffeine in the coffee gave you the “boost of energy.” There’s nothing wrong with trying things because if you don’t try them you don’t know if you would like or not like.
LikeLiked by 2 people
That’s how I was raised. Finish what you start and eat all your food/drink.
Cool. Just watch me go get another one today or tomorrow…. I’m weird.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I understand that’s how you were raised. And I find that admirable to an extent. If that would be the case then I would find a way to try the least amount possible just in case I did not like it. And yes I know you’re weird. Lol π·π·
LikeLiked by 2 people
π²π²π²you’re weirder.
LikeLiked by 1 person
π€π€π€. I am different, but not sure I am more weird than you. Lol
LikeLiked by 2 people
You are.
LikeLiked by 1 person
If you feel so. βΉοΈβΉοΈ
LikeLiked by 2 people
i do
LikeLiked by 1 person
π€π’π’
LikeLiked by 2 people
That was a compliment
LikeLiked by 1 person
π€π€π·π·
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yes sir.
LikeLiked by 1 person
π€π€
LikeLiked by 2 people
You okay?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes. Are you ok??
LikeLiked by 2 people
Good
πI’m never ok
LikeLiked by 1 person
πππβΉοΈβΉοΈβΉοΈ
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks!
No, I like my coffee hot!
Have a nice weekend Lydia!
LikeLiked by 1 person
The divine is in everyone and everything,
After the winter comes the spring…
Bells of joy start to ring
And birds , in the sky , fly and sing
A flying bird has a wing ,
Every creation is like a king …
See that your spirit can have joy like a child in a swing…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks for stopping by Wael!
LikeLike
Rainy days are good for naps. But then any day is good for naps. πππ·π·
LikeLiked by 2 people
Generally I hate naps, seems like a waste of time when I could be sitting outside doing nothing!π
LikeLike
Well if you’re going to sit outside and do nothing, might as well sit outside and take a nap since that is being a little productive. Lol
LikeLiked by 1 person
But if I nap I might miss out on something totally unimportant.π€
LikeLike
π€£π€£π€£π€£
LikeLiked by 1 person
π€ͺπ€ͺ
LikeLike
Sounds like you’re instigating a conflict with the animals!!π€π€π€ have a grest say Steve! Maybe chat this evening?
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m trying to solve the issue. Thanks, you too!
I’ll be around, just holler.
LikeLike
Alright!ππ€
LikeLiked by 1 person
Holler!
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s a loud holler.
LikeLike
I thought you might be sleeping already.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am.π΄
LikeLike
The first pic is really cool. Those flowers remind me of these egg tarts that they serve in Asia.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Cool. I kind of like these flowers though not many people do, but they are so bright, makes them nice. I forgot to ask people if they could see any crab spiders on the flowers. Maybe a good thing I didn’t though.ππ
LikeLiked by 1 person
Crab spiders? Idk what they are but I donβt wanna know π
LikeLiked by 1 person
Okay, I won’t say anything.ππ
LikeLiked by 1 person
I heard that Australia has some really big spiders. As much as I want to visit Australia, their critters creep me out!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yep, they can get bigger than the ones here even.π³ Just have to stay away from spider areas,π€ stay in nice hotels.π And scream as loud as you can if you see one.π²
LikeLiked by 1 person
Reminds me of globaphobia (no, it’s not fear of globes; it’s fear of balloons). Stay away from balloons, avoid parties, and run if you see kids playing with them. They have the sharpest nails and the determination to pop them!
LikeLiked by 1 person
A small pin works good too. I also have a small pocket knife that will pop a balloon easily.ππΉπNot that I would do such a thing.
LikeLiked by 1 person
What kind of person would purposely want to pop a balloon? What a cruel thought. LOL Seriously, balloon popping is NOT okay. It should be banned. π«
LikeLiked by 2 people
I’m sorry to pop in here, Hilary, but I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so hard.ππππ€£π€£π€£
LikeLiked by 2 people
Since I was able to make you laugh, my job here is done! ππ Hilary-ous is my name LOL
LikeLiked by 2 people
Hahaha!!!!!!!!!
LikeLiked by 2 people
I agree. Same with squeaking a balloon, that’s one that I don’t like. I was going to write a post on pet hazards and balloons were on the list, they can be a choking hazard for pets and small kids, before being blown up or after being popped.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Balloons are nothing but bad news. Avoid them at all costs. πππ«
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yep, I never buy the things. Corn is better, now that’s something I can really pop!π
LikeLiked by 1 person
Haha nice pun! π
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks.π
LikeLiked by 1 person
I like a rainy day every once in a while – it’s a nice excuse to just lounge around the house…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yep, that is so true, I like rainy days, but too many in a row can be tough, like we had last year!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Rainy days are great to me…as long as they are not heavy rains…we had a storm during the early morning hours today…refreshing ! Pretty wild flowers ! βοΈβοΈπΏπΏπ₯π§
LikeLiked by 1 person
It rained all morning here, but not heavy. Now it has turned cold with that strong north wind. Fall is certainly here!π³ππ
LikeLike
Tigger a neighbor hood cat is scheduled this evening. It has a social life somewhere .Jumper, a small brown and white rabbit travels some around here. Otherwise, I rule the roost.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hey, sounds good! That’s something I have never seen here is a rabbit, kind of strange really. Have a great weekend!
LikeLike
Agree with Muffin. Rainy day is best napping time. The sound of the water dropping can lull in hours.
A great book and that herbal tea sounds wonderful. π
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yep, so true. Just read one of my posts, you’ll be asleep in no time!ππ€£π΄
LikeLiked by 1 person
So not true! Your post are fun and relaxing! π€π
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aww, thanks for that!ππΊ
LikeLike
Hi, Steve and Muffin! How are you doing?
Meow, meow, meow, here’s a surprise for you!
https://denofdreams.home.blog/2020/08/29/meowsome-muffin/
LikeLike