friday ...

 The week began with my 63rd birthday. 

Coffee on the front porch in the morning as has become my and Charlie's routine.

With one of my favorite playlists.

As always, I try to include a little bit of humor into my days.

Added a few new buttons in my car.

Just to be fair, if you're ever a passenger you get your own buttons.

Thursday, I applied to be an online volunteer Leadership Coach with a company called Brazen [<link].  They are an amazing organization that works with university students from challenging backgrounds.

Sometime after midnight this morning, I rescued this black racer at my neighbor's house. 

Reinforcing my status as a white woman who ain't skeered of 💩, I was able to relocate it closer to the creek for its safety.  Tho, in full transparency, I did drop it twice when it wrapped around my arm.  It's been a minute since I've handled a snake that size.

After searching for the DSS/Voter Registration office since last fall when I wanted to vote early registration, I finally found their office.  Apparently, Google Maps was programmed by Republicans.

Sad to say that it appears tube tops are back in style this year.

I pity the fools.

It has been a week since I joined the ranks of the happily unemployed.

Time will tell if I will be fully retired or semi-retired.  Part-time work sounds appealing in the future.

Today I donated some books to the local library.

Repotted my Easter/Christmas cacti, Jade, and Copper Spoons plants.

Discovered a caterpillar in my crocks (shoes) crawling on my socks by my toes.

Screamed.

Played sounds a groundhog makes to the groundhog after Charlie twice scared him back into his hole.  Charlie was on the lead, so wasn't able to get to him, but darn that chubby little groundhog moved fast!

I was trying to apologize and tell him he was safe, Charlie was back in the house, but I distinctly saw a side eye of "Yeah, right."

I have arthroscopic knee surgery on Tuesday, so have been getting some areas of the house cleaned up to avoid tripping risks while maneuvering on crutches during my recovery period.  Picked up some groceries and a lot of fast to fix, frozen, microwave meals. I have a stash of books I haven't read yet by the recliner.

Wishing you a weekend of everything that makes you smile.  Happy Mother's Day to all who are moms to two- and four-legged kids, and all who have mom roles in someone's life.

Hugs ... Ci💚