You are in my thoughts today, Xenta, and hearing this saddens me as well. I know all too well the difficulty in watching parents age, and I miss mine so very much. I hope you can find smiles today, and that your dad's health improves soon.❤️
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You are in my thoughts today, Xenta, and hearing this saddens me as well. I know all too well the difficulty in watching parents age, and I miss mine so very much. I hope you can find smiles today, and that your dad's health improves soon.❤️
Go, Mo!
I'm not a tea drinker myself, but I'd definitely buy something (or many somethings) in this store! Impressive is right. So much beauty in your country.
“You cannot argue with stupid people. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience” -Mark Twain This is why the medical experts are leaving the CDC.
This is the happiness I needed right now!
Love this!
This week, a federal judge ruled that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service broke the law when it decided not to protect gray wolves in the Northern Rocky Mountains under the federal Endangered Species Act. www.humaneworld.org/en/blog/laws...
Wow! Love these!
I'm so sorry for the loss and destruction of your beautiful people and country. As I tip my cup to you this morning, I vow to take nothing for granted today and will hold you, my friends, and daughters a bit closer to my heart. 💙 🇺🇦 💛 ☮️ ❤️
Me, too. It was my 2025 vaccination marathon.
Oh, to park myself amid all those loaves and just breathe. Fantastic read today, Yara, thank you!
I want to believe most Americans see it that way as well.
Coffee and bread scrolling is my kind of morning! I love these brief moments of your life, Yara. There is an honest strength about them that no tyrant can touch. Thank you, and enjoy your moments today!
I'm so thankful to hear you are okay. Tipping my coffee to you and wishing you a day with peaceful moments. 💙 🇺🇦 💛 ☮️
Enough already!! 💙 🇺🇦 💛 ☮️
The live walk with you this morning as I sipped my coffee has kept my heart smiling all day! You turning the camera toward you occasionally was perfect! Like we were shoulder to shoulder taking in the scenery and conversing while we strolled. Thank you!
Thanks and to you, too, Jim. My dad always replied, "There are no bad ones," when people wished him a good day. I aim for that level of sanguinity in my days.
Greetings, Yara! This video makes me smile as I was a barista several years ago. What a beautiful café! Tipping my strong, black coffee to you and wishing you a peaceful, enjoyable day.
No rain in the Mid-Atlantic either and it is very much needed. Here's a picture of my dog bringing me a stick on our walk earlier this morning. We, too, can feel autumn approaching in the air. Enjoy your day, Yara!
As we approach #America250, its important to remember: it took 92 years to end slavery it took women 144 years to win the vote it took nearly 190 years for Black people to be guaranteed voting rights it took nearly 240 years to legalize same-sex marriage don't give up our ancestors didn't
In your capable hands, Barb!
Beautiful. That's the DC that lives in my heart.
My mother sang this song every time she reached into her purse for her neatly folded rain bonnet.
Too many yellow roses? Never! This one is quite spectacular! 💛
Oh, Beth, I'm sorry to hear this, yet so happy to know you are taking care of yourself. I wish you future days with less sadness and more smiles.
Our old girl has arthritis and a condition that causes paralysis in her hind legs. She is still our beautiful drama queen and still takes her daily morning walk. The walk gets a bit shorter each day, but she is still a happy pup.
Perfect timing for your visit! Beautiful.
Thank you! There are still many of us left. I never thought I'd be fighting for human rights again as a senior American, but here I am.
Listening now. It sure looks like Chris and Graham had a great day yesterday! So many smiles!
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has posted statement saying: “American soldiers and airmen policing American citizens on American soil is UnAmerican”
Thanks for sharing this wonderful song this morning, Mr. Rather! ‘What A Wonderful World’ open.substack.com/pub/steady/p...
Beautiful photo and words, and excellent alt text! Years back, I kept a pair of scissors next to a patch of zinnias I planted along the sidewalk for passersby to take cuttings. I love zinnias!
Spicy Sabine! This makes my heart smile.
The red carpet was sickening. An evil show. Enjoy shopping and baked potatoes (yum!). Pick up a little something special for you, and maybe the kitties, too!
Wow, beautiful! Perfectly baked, and getting lost in a book for the double win! Enjoy your strudel after a day well spent.
Twizzlers helped me. Whenever I felt the need for a cigarette, I grabbed a Twizzler and took little bites. That was 27 years ago.
It warms my heart to see this wonderful spread laid out totally for your enjoyment! You deserve this, Xenta! I will enjoy a cold beer later and will make a toast to you and your beautiful country. 💙 🇺🇦 💛 ☮️
Mushroom soup, yum! This looks delicious!
Tipping my cup to you, Yara, and will wait patiently for your almost-a-story to become your shared story. All in time. You will know when you know.
Such cool birds. Great photo!
Something tells me Kirsty will be forever young. Such a sweet soul.
That's so great! Go Sabbs!
That's great, Xenta! Congratulations on one year with the job you love. ID has some very good shows and I'm glad you gave yourself this gift of a wonderful lunch and a show (or two).
Wow!
The flower resembles looking down the bell of a French horn. My brother was a huge Beatles fan and I loved French horns. I couldn't remember the song and had to research a bit to jog my memory.
Beautiful, Shantha, thank you! Wishing you an abundance of smiles today. Looking at this photo, I can hear the French horn in "For No One." www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgJ7...
Hooray for the long sleep! Tipping my first cup of the morning to you and hoping the rest of your Monday goes well.
So glad to hear you are having a relaxed and calm day! Hopefully, those silly horsies will be able to chill and stop their shenanigans. Enjoy the rest of your day!
Widget!
So much joy! So much love! Thank you, Chris, and the farmily team.
Beautiful! Thanks, Yara, for sharing your morning walk. The sounds of your footsteps make me smile. Enjoy your last day!
You have had a lot going on over the last few weeks and "feeling kind of lost" is understandable. Please know that your posts matter to so many of us and you make our world a better place to live. Breathe deep dear Xenta, and hopefully you can find some joy in your moments today.
Oh, Xenta, I am so sorry to hear this. I hope you can find comfort in the memories of wonderful times spent with Svitlana. May she rest in peace.
Very cool!
You rock, Nebraska women!
Beautiful and serenely magnificent. Forget the news and just breathe, listen to the birds, feel your inner beauty, and write. Relish every moment, Yara. You deserve this experience.
Lovely indeed! The color is so peaceful.
These were my happy times as well. There's very little that delights the senses more than sitting at the water's edge during an incoming nor'easter.
For crying out loud, enough already! Wishing you a peaceful and stress-free day, Xenta. 💙 🇺🇦 💛 ☮️
You are an inspiration, Xenta, and it's fine for you to have a slowdown day after the last few weeks you've had. Relax and take care of yourself and if the kitchen isn't sparkling, at day's end, at least you might feel a bit brighter.
A lot is going on with this morning's farm rush hour indeed - what fun! Silly goats.
I needed this, thanks!
This morning I mourn the losses and celebrate the lives of the Ukrainian people. Tipping my coffee to you, Yara, and wishing you a peaceful and beautiful day.
'Let the morning time drop all its petals on me..."
Torties are the best!
A system that allows a convicted criminal rapist tyrannical traitor to gain full totalitarian control of the U.S. govt without so much as a guardrail in place to protect us from him and his deranged destructive immoral corrupt agenda is a highly flawed and broken system.
Eww. Just eww.
I didn't think the eww factor could get ewwier.
I do get it, but conquering the messy and sometimes soggy tortilla can be an exciting part of the burrito meal experience. Especially if the challenge is because of overstuffing. Yum! Plus, no utensils to wash.
The concept just gives me pause.
And, so quickly!
I'm so glad to see that with everything going on and all of the new farmily babies, Chris still finds time for special toast runs with just George.
I have never doubted that the 2016 and 2024 elections were stolen and we can no longer trust the Supreme Court to rule on the side of the American people. It's heartwrenching. But your pictures always bring joy to my heart!
Me, too! I've given up sections of my parsley to the Eastern Black Swallowtails. They are wonderful to watch, regardless of where they are in their life cycle.
We told you they were going to do project 2025 and it’s 2025 and they’re doing project 2025
I love seeing these videos of Ukrainians living their lives, enjoying things they've always enjoyed in the country they love. Many of your videos have music in the background, and I love that! Your strength and stories give me hope that peace is on the horizon. Tipping my coffee to you, dear Yara.
Sixty years ago today, Medicare and Medicaid were signed into law - securing health care for millions and saving countless lives. As GOP politicians try to tear them down, it's up to us to protect and expand these programs for Americans who rely on them today and for future generations.
Mo! Such a fine feathered fella!
I love this! Stretching a child's imagination enhances cognitive development and is quite fun!
I have no words.
As a girls dad, I 100% support this. Too many pervs out there. 📌 Starting in August, Uber will let women riders and drivers request to avoid being paired with men.
My brother had a cat named Mr. Big Fluff and he would often disappear, sometimes for months. I do hope Big Fluffy and Murchyk can follow their hearts back home. ❤️
"I've got smog in the noggin."
I remember solemnly walking around the quilts laid out on the National Mall in DC in 1987, pausing at each one to pay respects, knowing that so many more quilts would be created. Amazing is right!
Thirty years working with young children, and I concur!
Cool bookstore! My coffee is brewing and I might try to get a few words on an empty screen myself today. Thank you for the inspiration and enjoy your day, Yara.
I never knew a container of peas and a few ducks could bring so much joy! Thank you, Veronica, for sharing these moments!
This month we celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act—a critical commitment towards equity and accessibility for all! As we commemorate #ADA, we must also address adversities that people with disabilities face in their lives.
Proud to have Scottish roots!
You two are a hoot! Thanks for the giggles!
Great read, thanks! Love the final Dr. Michael Smith quote: “By challenging outdated norms, amplifying diverse voices, and championing the potential of girls and women in STEM, we can unlock a world of possibilities for generations to come."
Happy Monday, Xenta! I hope the Turkish shipment issue rights itself today and you can finally move on from this stress.
Happy to hear you are okay, Yara. My coffee is brewing and I will -- like all mornings -- tip my first cup to you and wish you well. Great Sunday read yesterday, thank you! 💙 🇺🇦 💛 ☮️
Mo! I always enjoy your foot-tapping and stories, and you get a platform today! Well done, Mo!
Like little fireworks in our backyard each evening. They are crazy proliferators!
Good morning to you, Jim. Sharing another evening primrose with Yara. There are only a few more buds left this season.
The farmily has gone crazy this morning! Good luck, Chris, and enjoy this beautiful day.
Duckies and peas are back! Thank you, Veronica!