Who needs drapes?
Raindrops tap my window,
Soothing my soul.
Nerves settle, heart slows.
Squirrels gather acorns,
birds fly freely.
My perfect picture window.
Who needs drapes?
Wait, is that you running from my garden?
Did you just steal an orange?
Don’t make my blood boil!
I know how much havoc just one squirrel can make!
Where are those drapes?
But you, my friend, are worth of the price of admission.
Now carry-on and have a great day.
Who needs drapes?
CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE,
CHANGE YOUR LIFE❣️
Happy Fri-Yay Funday My Friends!
Last Fridays post was Loooooong I know, so I’ll keep it brief and not bore you with too may details.
Book Update
I’m delighted to say Ingrid (from EIF) and I are getting close to wrapping up my book after a nose to the grindstone week. My body is tired but my soul is satisfied. I’ve been pain free on my hikes and days this week. I couldn’t be happier. Yahoo! I upped my joint modality supplements and I’m not sure that has anything to do with it but time will tell. I also started a collagen drink which some friends swear by but I’m not endorsing it yet. The proof is in the pudding, so stay tuned. If I think it’s worth it, and the pain leaves and I look 10 years younger, I’ll let you know. Or you let me know but if you say I look better in a week, I will tell you that you must need glasses, as it takes about 2 months to see anything.
Phase 3 of Construction:
We have the plumbing done and they poured the concrete back and now we wait for cure time. YES! 👏
Insulation and sheet rocking are up next, so we’re getting close.
SHARK TANK UPDATE IF YOU MISSED IT:
For any of you that watched Shark Tank Last Friday Night Honey Bunches didn’t get a contract but Kendra did an amazing job pitching it. At the end of the day, she got a ginormous amount of sales and the best deal, because she’s probably going to make what she asked for in funding without giving up 10% of her family’s company! Look for them in 7 11’s, Amazon etc., or order online here (No, I don’t make any profit on these). They are gluten free. I can’t vouch for them yet and don’t have the ratio of sugars, fats, calories but they’re in my cart. You. know me, just like me TBR books that I buy to support you guys that are still on my shelf. I’m hoping after my launch, I’ll have some time for fun summer reading.
Here are the ingredients:
Honey (42% by weight), Unsweetened Coconut Cream, Sunflower Kernals (Sunflower Oil, Salt), Almonds, Tapioca Syrup, Coconut, Vanilla. Contains Almonds, Coconut
If you are a gardener and get tired of the squirrels and pesky critters you may enjoy this well done video that feels your pain:
And that my friends is a wrap!
Happy Weekending, until we meet again on Monday!
💞
Cindy
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Happy Friday Cindy. Blessings on the home repairs, sounds like things are full steam ahead.
Foundations are critical.
Drapes just shut out that beautiful world outside. Fun little squirrel.
You poem is great, Cindy, it gave me a good giggle. Congratulations on your book news. Editing and publishing are hard work but its all worth it in the end.
Oh I’m glad Robbie. We all need those. Thanks so much and I appreciate you letting me know that since it’s all so new to me. I didn’t have any idea the trepidation I would feel until now. I guess it’s like birth and remodeling! 💞
Indeed 😊
hugs for a great day! ❣️
Lovely views
Glad you enjoyed them Sheree! 💞
I cannot agree more, especially when sun is a limited resource!
You’re so right. Thanks for being here… Sending love! 💞
You make a very good point with that view out your window!! Happy to hear about your book coming closer and closer to release!!! 😊💕💖🌹
Thanks Chuck! The video is pretty darn funny if you get a chance. Thank you so much as you know I am too! 💞
Happy Friyayyy, Cindy! Wonderful poem. So excited on the book update, can’t wait to read it. Thanks for sharing the awesome pics. Have a fabulous weekend .💕
Happy Fri-Yayyyyy to you too my fun friend Grace and so happy you liked my poem! Oh that is so sweet of you to be excited right along with me. That means a lot to me! Glad you enjoyed the pics too. I am planning on it for sure and you do the same! 💞
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Happy weekending to you too, Cindy.
your poem is lovely, as always and love your pics too.
congrats on your book…great news🎉🎉
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Hi Destiny and thanks for the wishes as well for a great weekending. I’m breathing easier this week which is nice. Happy to hear you enjoyed my poem and pics!~. Thank you truly! ❣️
Most welcome, dear Cindy 🤍
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Here’s hoping your renovations progress smoothly and rapidly, Cindy! Same wish for your book! You are so fortunate to be working with Ingrid. I know that things will turn out well! 🙂
Love the squirrel video! <3
NOK on WOOD Cheryl! So far so good and this is the easiest phase so far. Thanks for the wishes my friend. I really am fortunate to be working with her, thank goodness! Thank you for your voice of confidence. 👏👏 It’s helpful being the novice that I am. 💗
Absolutely wonderful poem!!!! Happy Happy Friday dearest Cindy!!! I sending you a huge hugs!!! 😍🥰❤️🌹💕
Oh I’m so delighted you liked my poem dear dear Giada. I appreciate that and you have a great Fri-Yay and weekend! Big hugs and lots of love to you too~! 💞💗💞😘😇
You are most welcome!! Thank you infinitely from my heart!! 😘😍🌹🥰❤️🌹💖💞💖
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Awww my dearest Queen, it truly took my soul rolling thru every line that’s filled with lots of treasury mements of nature and its surroundings. Loved it so much. Pictures define the poem sooo beautifully just Picture perfect. Happy Weekend. With loads of love n respect 🥰❤💛🤗🙏🙏
Oh sweetest Princess, you are a doll and I appreciate your joy that you find in the simplest of words and pleasures. These are the gifts we need to learn to savor for sure. I’m happy you enjoyed the pome and pictures my dearest. Thank you so much and have a wonderful day weekend as well. 😘🤗😘🤗😘
It’s truely a pleasure for my heart dear Queen, many loving kisses n hugs for the wishes 🤗🤗💛❤🥰😘😘
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Thank you, Cindy, for the lovely pictures and your poem!
Joanna
You’re very welcome Joanna. I’m delighted you enjoyed both. It’s good to see you! Thanks for being here and letting me know! 💞
Happy FUNday FRIyayyyyyyy Cindy dawwwwlinkkkk! Oh no, not the pesky squirrel? 😲😜😱 And he’s stealing an orange? Only in Cindy-ville! 🍊🍊🍊 But girl, your message resounds perfectly:
CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE,
CHANGE YOUR LIFE…
Honey chile, I’ll drink to that! 🥂🤪🍷 So glad you’re making progress on your book ladybug. 📕📖📘 Awesome!!! 👏🏼🥳👏🏼 Sending you lots of hugs, smooches, and a squirrel-free weekend! LOL 😜💖😍
Thanks and Now it’s Saturday Fun Day my friend! Oh the critters are cute for sure in someone else’s garden.. lol. 😂I never eat those any way but I should.. ha.
Glad you like that message as we can’t let things like that get us down or we’d be sunk.
Cheers to that and me too.. 🥂😎🥳It’s getting close now I think and you know what, it’s never perfect but good enough which is my new mantra. I’m delighted as well and soooo appreciate your kind support Dawwwwlink. Thanks for the love and hugs and to you.
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Oh my sweet Energizer Mama, I appreciate you and as we support each other, we embrace our craziness because that’s what makes the process so much fun to deal with! So on this beautiful day, enjoy whatever it is that you might do today, even if what you’re doing is nothing. You don’t need drapes to do that! LOL Hugs and smooches dawwwlinkkkk! 🤩✨🌞💖😎
I so do as well/. Nothing is good and i’m puttering in between, drapes down, clothes off. NOT.. i don’t want to scare the neighbors. xoxooxxoxoxo 💞
I don’t know about scaring the neighbors gilfriend. It’s the opposite…don’t want to get them too excited! LOL 😲🥂😱
Without the drapes, the window looks like a framed painting. Squirrels are cute and fun to watch. They’re always up to something. This morning, I saw one running as fast as he could from either another squirrel or a chipmunk chasing him. A long time ago, I saw another squirrel being chased by two birds. From my perspective, the squirrel looked sheepish. Happy Friday and have a great weekend 🙂
Oh that’s awesome to know. Glad you liked it. They are so cute until they steal your food. lol. They are so cute and pesky but they are adorable. I’m glad you are appreciating them and enjoying their company. That’s so funny that the birds were chasing him. I think they all exist together and play games which is fun. Thanks so much for your kind comment. I will and you do the same my friend!🥰
One of the Best Investments i Ever Made is
An 8 Foot Wide Window Into Nature Out of Our
Great Room Dear Cindy All the Wild Life Frolics
For Us to Enjoy From Wings to Fur Free We Surely
Provide All They May Eat SuNFLoWeR Seed Buffets True The Squirrels
Will Scuffle Like ‘Shark Tank’ Contestants For Advantage as Remember
We Do Share A Common Rodent
Ancestor From 75 MiLLioN
Years Ago Anyway
Finally my Wife
Just Provided Authorization
To Shed The Drapes And Now
Landscape Lighting Has Come
to Replace the Dark of Nature
Into A 24 Hour Show As True
It’s Iffy When i Go to Sleep
And More Sure For Naps
to Come as i Confess Now
So Much Going on Getting
A New SUV and the Such Since
December i Haven’t Read Any of the
Finished Bi-Monthly Novel Sized EPiC
Long Form Poem Blog Posts i Create
Until Today For “Truth oF NoW And Then”
And It Gives me Confidence Perhaps i Didn’t
Make Many Typos on the Ones Left Behind as
Yes iN 61,338 Words Not A Single One Hurray!
Yet Of Course It’s Only To Keep My Mind Wired
Sharper Longer to Stave Off Any Dementia Till at Least
123 As i Likely Will Continue my Public Dance Then
A Motto is Just Because it Ain’t Been Done Before
Doesn’t Mean
It Will Not
Happen Newly Now
Yes the Placebo Effect is
Real And Yes the Nocebo
Effect is Equally Real As far
As Stellar Attitudes And Bummer Attitudes Go For Real World Results
And Yes It’s True Even in Hell Ya Gotta Make the Next Breath The Best
As Yes It’s True i’ll Be Damned Again if i Wasn’t the Best Devil Then too
As Always An Inspiring
And Beautiful Poem Dear
Cindy Remember You Will
Always Be Pain Free From
This Date Forward NewLY NoW And Heaven
Will Fall into Your Lap Effortlessly Beyond All Names iN Flow of
Tao And Or Dao in ‘Wu Wei’ Ease With No Grapes of Wrath Hehe
As It’s True We Surely Could Use A World Where Folks Aren’t too Selfish to
Share the
Milk And
Honey
And Such Free
With SMiLes of Course..:)
Sounds like life is treating you well Fred. I saw your latest post and loved the pics but couldn’t comment again. So sorry.
Enjoy the lightness with the authorization from your wife.. lol
Glad you liked the poem and thanks for the pain free wishes.! 🥰
Always A Pleasure
Dear Cindy Currently
Communing With
Earth Day
Installing
Even More
LiGHTS To See
In The DarK
With SMiles☺️❤️🙌
Enjoy 💞
Thanks❤️🏝
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☺️🏝❤️
Cindy
Oh wonderful poet you are
Writing from
The heart
You rock star!
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And had to laugh because I didn’t see the squirrel part coming
And “orange you glad it is Friday”
Oh aren’t you kind Yvette, thanks so much my friend. I’m glad you liked it!
Yes, caught in the act and the words just flowed!
I rather like the sound of that.. from one rock star to another 😎😎
hahahaha “orange you glad it’s Saturday’ now!
I am!!!! Have a great one!
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No, we don’t need drapes! A wonderful write, Cindy. I find squirrels very cute. 😉
Good to know about the renovations and the book release. Also great that you are doing good. Have a restful weekend. ❤️
Thanks so much Punam. I still don’t have them on my bedroom window but someday.
I’m so delighted, I can’t tell you. Thanks so much! Whew😅! And yes to be feeling good is awesome.. Now I won’ go hiking Kilimanjaro but enjoying nature.. have a great one too! 💞
Oh yeah – and life will be so different once your book is done
☀️🙏prayers for you in the final phases and Look forward to hearing more when the time of release arrives
Oh good to know and the constructions. Thanks so much and I can’t wait to share it with you. How’s your book coming? In my dreams I’m in it. I’ll open the email today.. finally! 💞
Well the anthology I am working on is a slower moving project – and one author will have their chapter finalized by May 30th –
so there is time if you still want to be in it –
And then in June we will do some final revisions – at least that is the plan right now
– XX
I so want to .. the spirit is strong the flesh is week.. let’s see how I do! Wow.. moving along and slower is fine for me.. hahaha😅
Yes / and as mentioned before – I will have other anthologies coming up so if this one does not work out a it truly was not meant to be
Either way
The focus should be on your book right now – this was a long time coming and I am excited for ta
Oh great.. that is how we have to hold it.
Thank you for always being such and amazing support to me Yvette. It means the world to me! ❣️🙏🏼
A lovely lovely poem Cindy.
Thank you so very much Rupali! 💞
Haha. Good luck on all your renovations, Cindy. Squirrels are full of personality.
Thanks Joyce. Yes, they do entertain for sure! 💗
I imagine so. ^_^
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Lovely…love the squirrel.
Hi Valerie. Yes, he’s a cute one! Thanks💞
Good to read that you’re feeling better and the work on home improvement and book is also going well. A gorgeous view of your garden! The squirrel 🐿️ is cute too 🥰😍
Thanks Sadje.. Caught in the act. Thank you so much, you know what that’s like. I’m happy as well on all counts! Oh thank, it’s time to start planting soon to give them more to eat.. haha! they are cute tho! 💗
You’re most welcome. They are cute but from a safe distance. Take care and have a great weekend
I love your humor, Cindy! Thank you for these updates!
Glad you got a chuckle Barbara. You’re welcome and thanks for caring! 💞
Wow
You have packed so many things in this blog
An interesting poem
Great pics
And hey best wishes for the book
Looking forward to it ☺️
Thanks a lot D!
Glad you enjoyed his one.
Fri-Yay fun day and now Saturday Play day.
Thanks for the wishes with my book. it’s coming along! 💗
Will look forward to it
Hopefully it’s available in India 🙂
Thanks!
I don’t know how that words but maybe kindle🤔
I’ll check the e version then
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Beautiful pictures and lines 🤗❤️
Thanks always Vidah! Glad you enjoyed! 💞
I am also planning to do something creative this summer to get ‘my picture perfect window ‘. I like observing tiny squirrels running around the trees or chasing each other. I hope this summer we are not tortured by heatwaves too much. But its already beginning to get too hot. I can’t wait to see more pictures of your renovated home. Have a nice day, Cindy.
Oh I love it but will be hard with the heat if it’s already that hot. They are entertaining for sure. I’ll make sure to give the final phase update when we get there.
Thanks so much! 💞
Happy Fri-yayyyy Cindy! Loved your poem and the pics you shared. Congrats on your book! Wish you lots of success ahead💖..
Happy Saturday fun Yayyyy now Kriti! Glad you enjoyed my poem and pics and I appreciate your wishes on my book! That means a lot! Have a great day!
Always a pleasure Cindy! Hope you have a great day too💕
Thanks so much Kriti.. I did! ❣️
Thanks Kriti and you too!💕
Thanku❤❤
Change your perspective and change your life… So sweet to say, Cindy! I liked the poem and related pics and video too. Nice to hear progress on book front and home renovation project.
One thing that I liked most in this post is…soul is willing but flesh is weak. This happens when you are doing something so passionately. All the best, Cindy! Have a lovely weekend 🎉💖❤️💐🙏
I’m so glad you enjoyed my post and perspective KK and took time for the video.. it’s pretty funny actually! Happy to hear your liked my poem and the pictures as well.
You always brighten my day with your heartfelt words and yes, living passionately is so full-filling and takes a toll at times. Blessing to you for a wonderful Saturday night and Sunday. Thank you so much for your wishes. 💞🥰🥳🙏🏼💞
It’s my pleasure, Cindy! You’re always welcome 💐💖🙏
Cute poem, Cindy! Once, my dad let a squirrel in the house. What a mistake! LOL. The Honey Bunches look and sound good. Happy weekending to you!
hahahaaha in the house.. too funny. Glad you enjoyed it Mary. I’ll see. too many grams of sugar for me but I wanted to support her! Thanks a lot and enjoy as well! 💞🥰
Wow, Cindy! You are on a roll! Good things come to those who wait. 💖
Totally Eugi!
Oh thank you so much for your kind thoughts!
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Most welcome, Cindy!
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I loved the little squirrel, Cindy. I have quite a few here. Lovely poem. We have all the blinds up the minute we get up. Good news about the progress of your book, and your knees.
Def a cutie and I’d like to say harmless but they can be pesky if you are trying to grow anything! Ahhhh I’m with you to let the light in. Thanks so much I’m delighted of course! 💞
The squirrels in my CA backyard were not afraid of me. They liked to steal the bird seeds. <3
Brazen little things alright!
<3 🙂
Aww look at your little squirrel friend! So cute. And love the poem!
He is cute at that Pooja and glad you like my poem my friend! 💞
I’ve been pain free on my hikes and days this week. I couldn’t be happier.Hooray! <3
Much love,
David
also – can a squirrel carry an orange??
Good question… apparently so says google… I’ve seen squirrels carrying oranges around the yard in their mouths, ” now we both know.. 😊
THANKS SOOOO MUCH David! 💞 I should have said and with NO advil which was next on my list.. thankfully avoided that!
Busy much, girlfriend?? What happened to the good old days of writing a few posts and calling it a day? Yikes! Hard to believe the construction is STILL going on. Phooey! But closer. YAY!! Let us know whether you have any success with joint relief; my arthritis and stenosis are acting up badly these days and I can sure use some joint relief … or possibly a just a big fat joint! HAHAHA!! Whatever floats your boat! Great news about your book! I can tell my friends I knew you when you were just Cindy G! Be well and happy 🥰 ✨
I tell you Nanc, it never ends right? Says the woman who move on and launch our next burning idea. Dang, I know. Don’t tell my husband but there is a phase 4 … 🤣 but it’s just removing a couple of railings in the living room and painting the redwood walls\,, Yikes.. a big job for sure. I’ll let you know for sure.. and I’m sorry you are suffering. That’s NO fun. I avoided the advil which was awesome. I may need that big fat new joint too but I’m hopeful and happy to share. We can invest in the company for dividends to pay for our writing and blogging.. hahaah. Haha and I’ll say it’s all because of Nancy that I’m on Oprah.. ha. but she closed the show. 💞
Oh boy! I can just see the look on your husband’s face when he finds out about the secret Phase 4! I don’t know how you do all the things you do!
OMG … you are soooo right! I see a story in the making Nanc! 🤣😘
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Such a beautiful poem…true, who needs drapes…lovely photos…Great to know that soon your book is ready to be published…enjoy the weekend, Cindy ✨💟💫
Thank you so much Navin! It’s so good to see you appreciating my poem and pictures. I’m so glad, you remember what that is like I’m sure. I am enjoying it and you do the same my friend! 💞❣️🙏🏼
You’re welcome, Cindy…I’m just not so often on WP & IG…I’m enjoying as well ✨💟💫🙏
Well, that’s a good thing! You’re living life -:)💕 Glad you are enjoying!
Gorgeous view, Cindy! Lots to enjoy and appreciate! And a busy squirrel to be entertained by. 😁 Wonderful book and body news!! 👏🏻 Enjoy the journey. 💗
Thank you so much Michele! You’re so right both of us busy and entertained by the other no doubt. Thanks so much my friend. It’s all in the journey.. as you well know. 💗🙏🏼🙂
You are welcome, Cindy. A creative and passionate journey, yes! 😊
Hugs and love 🥰
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That’s a really sweet poem, and your photos are lovely, Cindy! 😊💖
Awww thank you Aaysid💕💕💕
My pleasure, Cindy.😊
Wow, Cindy such cute squirrels. I loved your poem, it was awesome. The video too was nice. Happy Fun-friday. Have a lovely week ahead.
Hi Kamal. I know so cute but can cause havoc for sure. The video was funny.. Glad you enjoyed all and thanks for being here Kamal! 💞
Yes absolutely Cindy. The post was awesome. Have a great week ahead 🙏🏻🙏🏻💘💕
Great post and lovely poem 🌺🌺🌺
Thanks so much Luisa! ❣️💞
You’re highly welcome, Cindy 🌹🌹🌹
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That squirrel has his eye on you! :>) I have had my issues with squirrels. The got so bad one was chewing on the plastic on the outside of my vinyl window. That was IT. I got a trap and relocated quite a few to a more desirable locatation about two miles away. The I quit putting so much food in the open feeder. Seems ot have worked. I now only have one that come!
Glad to see your project is doing well.
Love your poem.
It did Dwight. Oh I’m glad that worked out and they didn’t come back. I’ve heard of them traveling back. That’s a reason I don’t leave food for the birds. We have enough problems. Thanks so much, so are we… rounding the corner! 💞
Love your window looking out!
Thanks 🙏 it is lovely!
Now I’m thinking of my drapes as stage curtains….when the light comes up, the show begins. Mine is typically of the birds frequenting my feeders and the cheeky, sassy squirrel climbing my screen to empty the feeders as well.
That sounds about right Dawn. what a show.. my birds come without feeder and I can’t clean one more thing!💗
My cats would revolt if I removed their Cat-TV lol 💞
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beautiful
Thanks! ❣️
okay how are you
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I m just done with work I m home
much stress after work.i drive the whole day.
take good care of yourself! ❣️
okay I will as long as you do the same too
very glad your pain is easing, your renos progressing, and my I do love this awesome humorous video, impressive script and editing 🙂
Thank you soooo much. So am I! Im so glad you had the time to watch and appreciate the humor, Kate. 💞
it’s well worth it, thanks for the share … we all need a good laugh and it’s so creative!
I so agree with you!!💕
I am so excited for your book Cindy..and ohhh just sad your friend didn’t get a contract at Shark tank, but i am sure she did well..
Oh that’s so awesome to hear Mich! I’m so happy to hear that and appreciate your support so much. I think it was great exposure!~ 💞
I don’t have a single drape, Cindy. The squirrels get a full view of what’s happening inside. A fun poem and congrats on the progress on your book!
I love it. Hahaha at least they can’t won’t air your dirty laundry.. lol . Thanks and It’s getting close.. I’ll have something for you soon. 💞
🙂 😀
Loved this auntie!!
How have you been?
Thanks Dearest Akshita. Lots of balls up in the air always. All is good though and how about you? 💗
I am fine as well, busy with senior year of school
Loveliness outside your window frame. Such a beautiful place. Xoxo
Uff..Naughty squirrel…Forcing to be guest in the garden may be we dislike to that.but what can we do…..🤔