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Agree on the snake. It's too bad, but the snake had the whole yard to enjoy. Garages, patios, porches are no place for a snake. Reptiles and rodents, you've been warned!

Hot here still! 87 at the moment. But there is a 62 in the 10 day forecast. Hope they aren't lying. My friend Cathy and I went to the Sedona Art festival. Amy did not come as a very good friend of hers who I have met passed away last night and she was devastated. He was a nice man and it's not clear what was wrong, but he'd lost a tremendous amount of weight this year. The thinking was it was neurological and his whole body shut down.

I bought a few things (a very cute purse from a woman from Ghana and Mozambique), a small covered handmade ceramic dish, and two handmade suede pot holders that are washable in the colors of my kitchen. And one of the artists is bringing an oil painting over after the show. It is way too big for me to have carried myself. Lord were we sweaty. So much direct sun! I feel for the artists there for 2 days.

After we went for lunch and I had the best huevos rancheros. One the way home, Amy called and asked if we could stop at the pet store for doggy diapers because Lucy indeed was in heat! Kirby's instincts were on the money. Thankfully he didn't know what to do with her or we would be dealing with adorable puppies... She looked awfully cute in the diapers.

I should tidy up here. PS - there is a snake in my garage stuck in a glue trap. I feel bad for it, but he shouldn't have come in my garage! The guy comes tomorrow to seal up the corners of the doors...

Off to tidy!

Good luck tomorrow. As most of us know the prep is the worst part.

Funny how that happens! You can't wait to wear something but then you don't like it so much anymore.

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Very blustery day today. Not ready for what is coming! I?m making a sausage mushroom soup for dinner. One of our favorites!

Morning was spent at church meeting with potential new Stephen?s Ministers. Then came home and took an hour nap. Still need to do housecleaning. I?ve started the laundry. Would like to dust and get bathrooms done yet today as well.

Do you all have a favorite mattress? I cannot find a comfortable bed to save my life! I?ve tried a sleep number and most recently a Nectar bed. I?m a side sleeper mostly (sometimes belly) and get pain in my lower back and sometimes hips. I also sleep with one arm under my pillow and have problems with my arm falling asleep or my shoulder hurting from the pressure of my head. I feel with the Nectar both Kevin and I roll into the middle and because he is heavier, my lower back gets pulled into that middle valley. I think I like a softer bed but maybe what I really need one with more support. Think we might go bed shopping this week.

Creamy mushroom sausage soup

1 lb. Italian sausage

1 large onion, chopped

16 oz. sliced mushrooms

6 cloves garlic, minced

4 T butter

Spices to taste - salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes

7-8 cups chicken broth

12 oz. small pasta of choice

4 C spinach leaves

1 C heavy cream (I use fat free half and half to make just a bit healthier)

1 C shredded Italian blend cheeses

1/2 C Parmesan cheese

Cook sausage until done and set aside

Sauté onion, garlic and mushrooms in butter until onions are done

Add spices

Add chicken broth and bring to a boil

Add pasta and coo****il done

Add cream and cheeses and stir until melted

Add spinach leaves and stir until wilted

Add back cooked sausage

Enjoy!