Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF

~ John W. Howell
“Ah, Friday in the sun. Pretty great huh, Twiggy?”
“What did the DOW do today?”

 

Another week almost finished. It has been one lollapalooza too. I wonder if the news could get any worse. ( I suppose if we hang around long enough it will get worse) I think with all that’s going on it is time to count blessings. I don’t think any good can come from continuing to dwell on all that is going south.

Let me see.

I’m sitting on the patio writing this post and I can smell the scent of the mountain laurel.

The crossvines have started to bloom.

The cardinals are all singing at once.

The pups are enjoying the weather.

The temperature is 74 degrees with a high of 79 today.

There will be a meatloaf sandwich for lunch with potato chips.

I still have the mental capacity to write.

I’m still working on my WIP. (Back from the editor.)

Got word the landscaper is going to replace all the sod. (If he’s still in business after the financial meltdown. Oops there I go not thinking positively again.)The sod didn’t do well. Had a case of cinch bugs when installed.

Going to watch a recorded episode of NCIS tonight.

Got some new bottle brush topiary style potted shrubs

The new pots (for the bushes) arrive today along with a new hose.

I feel better already. Todays’ JohnKu talks about where to focus when things seem out of control. I hope you have a great weekend.

Focus by John W. Howell © 2020

When it seems doubtful,

That living can be normal . . .

Think of your blessings.

 

Mountain laurel in full bloom
Crossvines beginning to bloom

84 thoughts on “Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF”

  3. A good way to start Friday. Hooray to new sod! … But hey, when things go array – stay positive …. After all, everyone knows the financial meltdown AND the coronavirus are Obama’s fault.

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  8. I am fully on board with this message, John, albeit totally jealous of “a meatloaf sandwich for lunch with potato chips.” I suppose that’s payback for those breakfast pictures I’ve been known to post.

    Thanks for the nudge in the right direction. I hope you all enjoy the weekend.

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  10. I am a huge believer in counting blessings, John, and I appreciate opening up my inbox to your post this morning. It is more like 0 degrees C. around here which is also nice, fresh, crisp air. I will need to investigate JohnKu. Now, I am craving a meatloaf sandwich for lunch. 🙂 I do mental gratitudes every day. You remind me how it is good to also write down what we are Thankful for. Thank you! Erica

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  18. Perfection, John. I was still trying to catch up on earlier posts but Marc directed me here so I put this to the front of the line. What a good decision. Yes, focus on the good. Enjoy the scents, the pups, your lunch and of course The Producer. The rest? It’ll eventually pass.

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  23. Cinch bugs love the south. They really do damage to the roots and that’s when you see the brown patches. Cinch bug killer best be put down before your new sod. I can’t believe at first sight of them, the landscaper didn’t know how to kill them and stop the spreading.

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  24. So true, John esoecially after this week.. My husband and I are doing a grateful jar where we add one thing we are grateful for a day. Its filling up nicely.

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  30. Perfect, John! Love your photos, too 🙂 Today we took a break from the usual humdrum of a Saturday morning and went for a walk in a nearby park and then browsed and bought a couple of books at an independent bookstore. Maybe not exciting, but the park was lovely with all kinds of blossoms and the staff in the bookstore were friendly. It was a nice respite and I’m grateful for it. Hope you have a great rest of the weekend 🙂

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  33. What is the male equivalent of, “You go, girl”? This is fabulous, John, just what everybody needs. There are so many things right at this moment that are wonderful and make us smile. Perhaps it’s time to resurrect “Count your blessings.”

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