Barking at Cows

15/08/2024

I just had to tell myself, out loud, “pants before *shoes”.

So if you’re thinking to yourself, “wow, LB really seems to have her act together” (and let’s be honest, no one in the history of ever has thought that to themselves) just remember that she doesn’t and most likely never will. 💁🏻‍♀️

14/08/2024

Hey friends! Remember when I said I was about to have a couple of weeks to really firm up what this page was gonna be all about and all that????
Well, best laid plans and stuff, amirite?
Anywho, I turned 50 last Friday and have a determination to become more intentional with my time.
Stay tuned, I *PROMISE* the wait will be worth it.
❤️😊❤️😊❤️

15/07/2024

Hey friends! About to have about 2 weeks where hopefully I will have some free time to really firm up what this space will be. I started it with the thought of, “just start it now, or you never will, and you can figure it out later.”.

Curious though, what would you like this space to include? Originally I thought it might be my personal safe place for “hot takes” “unpopular opinions”, but I don’t think that’s the direction I want to go after all. There’s plenty of negative energy out in the world already, and I don’t want to alienate people with what are mostly my “get off my lawn” type opinions. 😂😂😂

Anyway, shoot me some ideas of positivity that could be included, if you don’t mind. ❤️

31/05/2024

Last night on my way home from work, I got a message from my neighbor Rachelle Phillips, with a picture of Bitsy (see below 😂😂😂) asking if it was my dog. Yep, sure was.

So long story as short as I can: June is terrified of thunderstorms, so a while back, when she and Bitsy have been in the yard when it storms, they started trying to make their escape by eating the fence. I knew one day they would eat enough they would get out but I just hadn’t made a repair yet.
Well, last night was the night. 🤦🏻‍♀️

So, I have been making the entire neighborhood joyful this morning with the sounds of LOUD hammering of nails into the fence. 😬

I may not be a professional, but I can make it work. 😊

By the way, when I got home, I found Bitsy right away and was worried that June may have gone off on an adventure never to be seen again, but she was just waiting by the gate, ready to be let back in the yard. Guess it’s easier to escape than take yourself back home. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Also, they have a perfectly fine shelter in the yard, and if left in the house, they would be shut in a bedroom where they would try to eat through the door.

23/01/2024

Well, well, well, we’re almost finished with January, and here I am, leaving y’all all alone again!
In my defense, I’ve mostly just been focusing on staying warm!
🥶🥶🥶

Also, been binge watching lots of stuff, some repeats, and some for the first time. Tell me what you’ve been feasting your eyes on, and where I can do the same. 😊
(My recs in the comments.)

01/01/2024

Happy New Year, friends! I mostly left you all alone throughout December, but that’s gonna change!

Tell me about your big plans for the upcoming year…
Do you make resolutions?
Do you make intentions?
Do you decide on a word for the year?
How do you welcome in a new year?

Just for funsies, and the algorithm, here’s a photo of some ugly Christmas sweater cookies I made about 10 years ago. 😊
P.S. I handcut each and every cookie because I didn’t have a sweater cutter. 😬

05/12/2023

Edit: click on or tap photo to see the whole thing, otherwise, it doesn’t make sense. 😬

I love it when a random “suggested for you” or “sponsored ad” shows up on my feed, accompanied by the *best* comment from a person that clearly does not understand how Facebook works.
Cracks me up every time!

Y’all take screenshots of things like this or just me??? 😂😂😂

29/11/2023

Today I was talking with someone and we were saying cold pizza is good, cold lasagna is good, cold spaghetti, cold fried rice, and on and on…you get the picture.

Anywho, that got me thinking about Thanksgiving leftovers and how I like cold dressing, but not cold sweet potatoes, which brings me to my point….

Do you enjoy any form of cold potato??? I can’t think of lot a single good example.

What are your favorite traditionally warm foods that you don’t bother to reheat??? I wann know what I should be trying cold! 😋

28/11/2023

Ready for a fun fact? Sure you are!

Here goes: I’ve never seen Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer all the way through, because stop motion animation freaks me out and I can’t watch it.

What a fun fact about you? 😬

24/11/2023

Is this you too?
Or have you been out all night/up since before dawn getting your shopping lists taken care of?

🖤

12/11/2023

So, I had to get (finally) a new phone a few days ago.
I’m blown away by the quality of the camera I now have.
iPhone 8+ vs. iPhone 15+.
I feel like I’ve stepped into this century now. 😂

02/11/2023

Everyone make it through HaLlOwEeN?!?
Had lots and lots of trick-or-treaters over here, and boy they started early this year! 😳

Well, anyway, what’s next? You going back (or sticking) to fall decor, or is November 1 fair game for all things Christmas???

I think I’m gonna get an early start on Christmas this year, so maybe I’ll get all my stuff out and up! 😬❤️💚❤️💚❤️