Share Your World – July 31, 2017

I have been MIA for a few weeks now, enjoying the summer visits of Gep and Kat. Gep has returned home, Kat is a late sleeper, and so I am taking advantage of the quiet time to play with Cee once again.

If you had to have your vision corrected would you rather: glasses or contacts? Or what do you use if you need to have your vision corrected? I do have corrected vision – in my younger days I tried contacts because glasses annoyed me but my astigmatism makes it difficult to be fitted with contacts that work well. I did wear them for awhile but could not drive at night with them in, and since my work then required many long days it became problematic. I have since conceded the battle, and wear glasses now – but only when I want to see my world clearly. Like all waking hours of the day.

Are you more of a dog person or a cat person? I’m really an animal person, as so many of you have said about yourselves. Dogs are more loyal than cats, I think – certainly more needy than cats. I have two dogs now, my old girl Bailey who has really bad arthritic joints and has already lived longer than is average for her size dog, and younger Shasta, who is a love and requires lots of attention. But also sheds constantly, being a white lab. When my dogs are no longer with me, assuming I outlive them, I will adopt an older cat from the shelter.

If you were to buy a new house/apartment what is the top three items on your wish list? I’m going to take the liberty of assuming cost is of no consequence with this question. My first wish list item would be that it be oceanfront, and have a large deck/balcony/patio that offers a clear view of the beach with the ocean waves slurping up onto the beach. I want the view and the sound. My second item would be a fireplace for cool nights and days – whatever kind would work best and require the least work. My third item would be sufficient room for kids and friends to come and stay with me, as well as a small private green space.

What inspired you this past week? Feel free to use a quote, a photo, a story, or even a combination. Not quite sure if my answer truly fits into the “inspired” category, or if it should be a “led astray” category. My Kat, as is her custom, supplies her wardrobe by making online purchases that are shipped to my house every summer. This year, those supplies included a couple of pair of leggings that were a bit too small for her, but fit me perfectly – “inspiring” me to supplement my wardrobe with new tunic tops. More than one. Or two. Online shopping is maybe a bit too easy and convenient. But the good news is it’ll get me out of jeans and sweatshirt rut this fall and winter. That is good news, right?

Now, some photos from what has become an annual tradition with Gep and Kat – attending the Oregon Beer Fest in Portland the last weekend of July. This year we were joined by my dear friend and the kids’ adopted “aunt”.

Say the words “free beer” and a crowd will gather

A Portland street scene:

Ending the day with a stop at Voodoo Donuts: