A Southern Daydreamer: June 2009

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

7/1 Outdoor Wednesday #25

Sorry everyone… I am running late this week….

My mother-in-law who recently got a pacemaker ….

fell and fractured her back… so life has been busy…

I will have Outdoor Wednesday post for this week up by midnight tonight (I hope)

It’s time for “Outdoor Wednesday”. Learn more about “Outdoor Wednesday” HERE

1. POST your outdoor photos and the Outdoor Wednesday logo/button on your blog and link back to http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/ so that others will be able to find all the links to other Outdoor Wednesday posts.

Reminder: Do NOT link in until after your post is up.

2. Add your Name and the Permalink to your post (NOT your general blog address) in “Mr. Linky”. For help with permalink see HERE.

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Blooming this week….crape myrtles!

Don’t forget to visit other Outdoor Wednesday participants by clicking on their links. Check back later to make certain you visit all the Outdoor Wednesday participants.

HERE ARE THIS WEEK’S PARTICIPANTS:

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

6/24 Outdoor Wednesday # 24

It’s time for “Outdoor Wednesday”. Learn more about “Outdoor Wednesday” HERE

Reminder: Do NOT link in until after your post is up.

2. Add your Name and the Permalink to your post (NOT your general blog address) in “Mr. Linky”. For help with permalink see HERE.

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Keeping it brief this week… because I have been trying to fight off a virus …….. It may take me a few days to visit all participants this week……

What’s blooming this week in my yard……

My Rose of Sharon are blooming ! I have some trimmed as bushes..and others as trees…but ALL the blooms are beautiful!

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HERE ARE THIS WEEK’S PARTICIPANTS:

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Saturday, June 20, 2009

6/21 A Southern Daydreamer Week in Review

This weeks posts on A Southern Daydreamer: (clicking on post title will open link in a new window)

This weeks posts on A Southern Daydreamer Reads: (clicking on post title will open link in a new window)

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We had 116 participants in Outdoor Wednesday this week! I want to thank again the following for posting (clicking on their name will take you to their Outdoor Wednesday post): Christi, Jennifer, Kathy, Sue, Debbie, Ellen b, Glenda, Sunnymama, Kathy b, fitty, Martha, Susan, Barb, Tam, Mary, Pat, Gina, Peg, Chandy, Coty, Gollum, Kathleen, Pat, Cindy, Sandra, Joan, Betzie, Melissa, Michelle, Kim, Leigh, Linda, Debbie, Marina Capano, Suzy, Cailin Marie, Catherine, Carrie, Mary, Kammy, Christine, Shaila, Maya, Beth, Carrie, M, movingonlady, Blue Creek Home , Beach House Dreamer, Libby, Robyn, Tracie K, Lynn Guinn, Rainey, Fifi, Katherinellen, Lana G, Maria Berg, Linnea, sylvia, Kelly, Dayle, Felecia, Barbara, Debbie, Crystal, Becky K., Ally, Stephanie, debbie, Carolyn, Yira, Becky, Jeanne, Tink, Janie, Regina, Tanya , g. suzie, Karen, Brenda, Robin, irene, Mama Bear, Kim , Karen, Kristine, Sue, Debbykay, Kay C, French Cupboard, Charlotte, stefanie , Janie G, Ashley, Rhonda, Cheri, Donetta, Sherrie, Grandmother Wren, Marsha, Mel, Lilly, Jenn, Joyce, Joyce, Hip Chick, Cottage Lifestyle, Susan, Renae, Puna, Candy, Claudia, Heidi, Rhonda

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Comment Questions Answered: (no questions this week!)

I enjoyed reading all the comments left by everyone. It is very humbling to get compliments from the bloggers whom I have admired for a long time and who are the inspiration behind me finally starting my very own blog!

A Southern Daydreamer Visitors: Thank you to all the visitors who left wonderful comments this week: Allison, Anne, Ashley, Baba, Barb, Barbara, BeachHoueDreamer, Beansieleigh, Becky K, Beth, Bette, Betzie, BJ, Bo, Brenda, Cailin Marie, Candy, Caren, Carol, Carolyn, Carrie, Cass, Cathy, CC Catherine, Ceekay, Chandy, Charli, Charlotte, Cheri, Christi, Christine, Cindy, Claudia, Claudie, Coty, Crystal, Curtiss Ann, Dayle, Debbie, Denise, Diane W, Donna, Donetta, Elena, Ellen, Elyse, Felecia, Fifi, Fitty, Gee, Geri, Gina, Glenda, Gollum, Grandmother Wren, Helen, Helene, Hip Chick, Irene, Iris, Jane, Janie, Jennifer, J Kaye, Joan, Joy, Joyce, Judi, Judy, Justine, Kammy, Kara, Karen, Karen H, Katherinellen, Kathleen, Kathy, Kim, Knitty, Kristen, Kristine, Laurie, Leann, Lilly, Linda, Lisa, Lori, Lynn, Lynne, M, MamaBear, Margaret, Maria, Marina, Marsha, Martha, Marty, Mary, Mary Ellen, Maya, Melissa M, Melissa W, Michelle, Mildred, Miss Janice, Missy, Mona, Monica, movingonlady, Mrs DD, Nancy, Nancy Jane, Nerina, Nicole B, Nicole F, poppedijne, Puna, Rainey, Regina, Renae, Rhonda, Riet, Ro, Robin, Robyn, Sally, Sandi, Sandra, Sara, Shannan, Sharon, Sheila, Sheila W, Shirley, skoots1mom, srp, Sue, SunnyMama, Susan, Susan H, Susie, Suzanne, Suzie, Suzy, Sylvia, Tam, Terri, Terry, Tink, Tracy, Vicki, Whitney, Yira, Zia

I appreciate all of the wonderful things you had to say! I hope you all will stop by again soon!

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I host “Outdoor Wednesday” on A Southern Daydreamer! Learn more about it by clicking on picture below!

On my book blog, A Southern Daydreamer Reads, we have started a NEW Summer Reading Challenge. From June 21 - September 20, 2009…. READ! Come join the fun!

Friday, June 19, 2009

Happy Father’s Day

I am fortunate to have three special Dad’s in my life right now…… my dad, my father-in-law, and last, but not least, my wonderful husband……

What Makes a Dad

God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so,
He called it ... Dad
~~Author Unknown.~~

[Note: picture above is from Stonehenge, England. Yes, I selected it on purpose for this special day….. for my Dad. ]

Happy Father’s Day!

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Thursday, June 18, 2009

6/19 Foodie Friday

Gollum at Designs by Gollum is the hostess for “Foodie Friday” (clicking on the logo on the right will take you to her site)

Today I am going to share a cheesecake that is always quick to disappear…..

Rocky Road No-Bake Cheesecake

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

3 squares Baker’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate (divided)
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) Cream Cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 cups thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping
3/4 cup Miniature Marshmallows
1/3 cup chopped Peanuts
1 Oreo Pie Crust (6 oz.)

Preparation

Microwave one of the chocolate squares in small microwaveable bowl on high one minute.
Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Set aside.
Beat cream cheese, sugar and milk in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
Add melted chocolate; mix well.
Gently stir in whipped topping, marshmallows and peanuts.
Coarsely chop remaining 2 chocolate squares and stir into cream cheese mixture.
Spoon into crust.
Refrigerate 4 hours or until set.

Thanks for visiting my blog. Visit Gollum at Designs by Gollum for more “Foodie Friday” participants.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2009

6/17 Outdoor Wednesday #23

It’s time for “Outdoor Wednesday”. Learn more about “Outdoor Wednesday” HERE

Reminder: Do NOT link in until after your post is up.

2. Add your Name and the Permalink to your post (NOT your general blog address) in “Mr. Linky”. For help with permalink see HERE.

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I went outside to take some pictures today but it was 92 degrees (and felt like 99 degrees. Sorry, too hot for me!)

Instead, I am going to share a Georgia landmark… Stone Mountain… Stone Mountain is a granite mountain in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Its highest elevation is 1,686 feet. The granite extends underground 9 miles at its longest point into Gwinnett County.

Three figures of the Confederate States of America are carved on the north face of the mountain. They are the following: Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee, and Jefferson Davis.

Stone Mountain carving

There are many things to do at the park. You can ride the train around the base of the mountain…..

and visit the Old Grist Mill….

and ride the sky ride…..

and visit the Antebellum Plantation….

and ride on the Riverboat…

There is a lot to do and see! For more information visit Stone Mountain.

Don’t forget to visit other Outdoor Wednesday participants by clicking on their links. Check back later to make certain you visit all the Outdoor Wednesday participants.

HERE ARE THIS WEEK’S PARTICIPANTS:

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Monday, June 15, 2009

Award Time!

I would like to share some awards today…. to some lovely bloggers. I understand that many have decided to make their blogs “Award-Free Zones” ….and I understand 100%… but that doesn’t mean I still can’t acknowledge your blog if I want to!! (said with a big “evil” grin)

First, I’d like to Thank Sandy at One Day at a Time for giving me the One Lovely Blog Award.

I would like to present the award to the following bloggers:

Allison at A Little Shabby Always Chic
Barb at Bella Vista
Carrie at The Art & Flair of Being Domestic
Robin at Miscellaneous Thoughts
Sandi at Rose Chintz Cottage & Inspirations

Here are the rules:

Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, and his or her blog link.
Pass the award to other blogs….
Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

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Next, I would like to present a special award to some EXTRA special friends…..

The Daydreamer Award is a special award given by A Southern Daydreamer to the following bloggers who have left more than 50 comments:

I would like to present this award to the following:

Chandy at What Now Tablescapes
Cindy at Applestone Cottage
Glenda at Dab of This and That
Helen at Living Boldly
Justine at Tiney’s Froggy Bloggy
Kathy at Emptynester
Lisa at AKA West
Marty at A Stroll Thru Life
Mrs DD at Domestic Designer
Pat at Back Porch Musings
Susan at The Good Life

They join the daydreamers that have received the award that can be found HERE.

Rules for the award: Accept this special award with my sincerest thanks. You can take it and post it on your sidebar if you want but do NOT pass it along. It is a special award from me to you!

Thank you

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Finally, I’d like to thank my friend Terry at Lady Liberty Patriot for the Fabulous Blog Award….

and for saying the following about me/my blog:

“Thank you Susan for recharging the part of me that must remember to stop and smell the roses . To dream of all the beautiful poetry nature inspired for countless artist. Thank you for a simply fabulous blog.”

Your words mean alot to me (more than you know!!)

Thank you!!

Sunday, June 14, 2009

6/15 Blue Monday

Today is Blue Monday hosted by Sally at Smiling Sally. Don’t forget to visit her site to see links to more participants!

Today I am going to share my favorite blue lady…. the Statue of Liberty!

Located on a 12 acre island, the Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986.

For more on the Statue of Liberty see HERE

Thanks for stopping by and visiting my blog ……

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Saturday, June 13, 2009

6/14 A Southern Daydreamer Week in Review

This weeks posts on A Southern Daydreamer: (clicking on post title will open link in a new window)

This weeks posts on A Southern Daydreamer Reads: (clicking on post title will open link in a new window)

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We had 108 participants in Outdoor Wednesday this week! I want to thank again the following for posting (clicking on their name will take you to their Outdoor Wednesday post): Gollum, Ellen, Tammy, Sally, Debbie, Debbie, Sonia, Diane, Pat, Polly, Christi, Mrs DD, Lisa, Marsha, Stacey, Brenda, Kammy, Debbie, BJ, Pinky, SunnyMama, Tam, Robyn, Tink, Jennifer, Barbara, Carrie, Lori, Kathy, Libby, Gina, Michelle, LauraLu, Susan, Maya, Stefanie, Jenn, Christine, Melissa, Martha, Peg, Jewel, Marie, Suzie, M, Glenda, Irene, Beth, Debbykay, Betsy, Claudia, Mary, Chandy, Joan, Fifi, Maria, Sheryl, Nature Footstep, Hip Chick, Renee, Kymber, Candy, Karen, Karen, Becky K, Anni, Li, Puna, Kim, Curtiss Ann, Joyce, Yira, Ashley, Karen, KayC, Mary, Jeanne, Kim, Justine, Mel, Kristine, Katherinellen, Sherrie, Cindy, Mama Bear, Laura Beth, Sue, Leigh, Angie, TheOldPostRoad, Cheri, Rhonda, Mamapippas, Cathy, Christy, Regina, DeAnna, Kim, Linda, Sofia, Linda, Crystal, Robin, Pam, Joyce, Carrie, Madeline, Susan

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Comment Questions Answered:

“How many (roses) do you have planted together? ” from Diane of Four Paws & Co - I have three fairy polyanthas planted together…and they have been there 10 years…in sun/partial shade. Obviously, they love it where they are planted!

A Southern Daydreamer Visitors: Thank you to all the visitors who left wonderful comments this week: Abby, Alaura, Alfazema, Alice, Allison, Angie, Anita, Anni, Ashley, Barb, Barbara, BeachHouseDreamer, Beansleigh, Becky K, Bernideen, Betsy, Beth, Bette, Betty, Betzie, Beverly, BJ, Bobbi Jo, Brenda, Bunny, Cailin Marie, Candy, Carrie, Cathy, Chandy, Char, Charlene, Cheri, Christi, Christine, Christy, Cindy, Claudia, Claudie, Crystal, Curtiss Ann, DeAnna, Debbie, Debby, Debbykay, Debra, Denise, Diane W, Donna, Ellen, Elizabeth, Foley, Gabriela, Gillian, Gina, Glenda, Gloria, Gollum, greyscale territory, hip chick, horizontal yo-yo, Irene, Ita, IvorySpring, Jain, Jane, Janie, Jaz, Jeanne, Jenn, Jennifer, Jewel, Jilian, Joan, Joyce, joyfulchaos, Judy, Justine, Kammy, Kara, Karen, Katherinellen, Kathy, Kathy B, KayC,Kay Ellen, Kelley, Kim, Knitty, Kymber, Laura, Laura Beth, LauraLu, Laurie, Leigh, Li, Libby, Lisa, Lori, M, Madeline, Mama Bear, Mampippa, Maria, Marie, Marina, Marsha, Martha, Mary, Mary W, Maryrose, Maya, Mel, Melissa, Michelle, Mimi, Missy, Mona, Monica, Mrs DD, Nancy, NatureFootstep, Nerissa, Nicole, Pam, Pat, Patti, Patty S, Peg, Pinky, Polly, Puna, Regina, Renee, Rhonda, Robin, Robyn, Sally, Sandi, Sara, Shari, Sheila, Sherri, Sherrie, Sheryl, Shirl, Shirley, Sofia, Sonia, Spencer, srp, Stacey, Stefanie, Stephanie, Sue, Sunny Mama, Susan, Susie, Suzie, Sylvia, Tammy, Teresa, Terri, Terry, theExplorer, theMuse, theOldPostRoad, Theresa, Tina, Tink, Tracy, Vicki, Yira

I appreciate all of the wonderful things you had to say! I hope you all will stop by again soon!

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I host “Outdoor Wednesday” on A Southern Daydreamer! Learn more about it by clicking on picture below!

On my book blog, A Southern Daydreamer Reads, we are starting a NEW Summer Reading Challenge SOON. From June 21 - September 20, 2009…. READ! Come join the fun!

6/14 Happy Flag Day!

Flag Day falls within National Flag Week, a time when Americans reflect on the foundations of the nation’s freedom. The flag of the United States represents freedom and has been an enduring symbol of the country’s ideals since its early days. During both events, Americans also remember their loyalty to the nation, reaffirm their belief in liberty and justice, and observe the nation’s unity.

Many people in the United States honor this day by displaying the American flag at homes and public buildings. Other popular ways of observing this holiday include: flag-raising ceremonies; Flag Day services; school quizzes and essay competitions about the American flag; musical salutes; street parades; and awards for special recognition.

Organizations such as The National Flag Day Foundation are actively involved in coordinating activities centered on the event and keeping the flag’s traditions alive. Following Flag Day is Honor America Days, a 21-day period through to Independence Day (July 4) to honor America. During this period, people hold public gatherings and activities to celebrate and honor the nation.

Public life

Although Flag Day is a nationwide observance, it is not a public holiday in most parts of the United States so public life is not affected. In a few areas it is a legal holiday, such as Montour County in Pennsylvania.

Background

On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress replaced the British symbols of the Grand Union flag with a new design featuring 13 white stars in a circle on a field of blue and 13 red and white stripes – one for each state. Although it is not certain, this flag may have been made by the Philadelphia seamstress Betty Ross, who was an official flag maker for the Pennsylvania Navy. The number of stars increased as the new states entered the Union, but the number of stripes stopped at 15 and was later returned to 13.

In June 1886 Bernard Cigrand made his first public proposal for the annual observance of the birth of the flag when he wrote an article titled “The Fourteenth of June” in the old Chicago Argus newspaper. Cigrand’s effort to ensure national observance of Flag Day finally came when President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation calling for a nationwide observance of the event on June 14, 1916. However, Flag Day did not become official until August 1949, when President Harry Truman signed the legislation and proclaimed June 14 as Flag Day. In 1966, Congress also requested that the President issue annually a proclamation designating the week in which June 14 occurs as National Flag Week.

The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation to: call on government officials in the USA to display the flag of the United States on all government buildings on Flag Day; and to urge US residents to observe Flag Day as the anniversary of the adoption on June 14, 1777, by the Continental Congress of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States.

Symbols

The American flag, also nicknamed as “Old Glory” or “star-spangled banner”, has changed designs over the centuries. It consists of 13 equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating with white, with a blue rectangle in the canton bearing 50 small, white, five-pointed stars. Each of the 50 stars represent the 50 states in the United States and the 13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies that became the first states in the Union.

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Friday, June 12, 2009

6/13 Pink Saturday

It’s Pink Saturday, hosted by Beverly at How Sweet the Sound. Be sure to visit Beverly's blog to see a complete list of all the participants in today's Pink Saturday. (clicking on picture will open a link to her site in a new window)

Today I am sharing one of my pink roses called “The Fairy” rose. It is a very hardy polyantha shrub rose and blooms from spring to fall….. I planted a few of them 5-10 years ago… and (almost) ignore them…and they are gorgeous!

and a closer look at the number of blooms….

and a closer look of the roses…..

can you say gorgeous?

Thanks for stopping by and visiting my blog and don't forget to visit Beverly’s blog How Sweet the Sound to see more pink!

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Thursday, June 11, 2009

6/12 Foodie Friday

Gollum at Designs by Gollum is the hostess for “Foodie Friday” (clicking on the logo on the right will take you to her site)

Today I am going to share an easy fruit salad. This side salad is sure to brighten up your plate. It makes a great accompaniment to a lean serving of meat, fish or poultry and vegetables.

Tropical Ambrosia Salad

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 25 min
Makes: 8 servings, 1/2 cup each

Ingredients

2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 can (8 oz.) pineapple chunks, drained
1 banana, sliced
1 large orange, peeled and sectioned (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup toasted coconut

Preparation

Mix all ingredients except coconut in bowl.
Refrigerate at least 15 minutes.
Stir in coconut just before serving

Thanks for visiting my blog. Visit Gollum at Designs by Gollum for more “Foodie Friday” participants.

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Tuesday, June 9, 2009

6/10 Outdoor Wednesday #22

It’s time for “Outdoor Wednesday”. Learn more about “Outdoor Wednesday” HERE

Reminder: Do NOT link in until after your post is up.

2. NOTE: Mr Linky is being Stinky (original auto linky is still unavailable) ….. If you want to participate in Outdoor Wednesday this week….. please leave a comment and include your NAME and LINK TO BLOG POST and I will create a manual list and add it to this post and try to update it regularly. I apologize for the inconvenience~ Susan

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My lantana are blooming! The flowers come in several colors, including red, yellow, pink, orange, purple and multi-colors and it is very drought tolerant. I have them scattered throughout my yard and planters….

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Don’t forget to visit other Outdoor Wednesday participants by clicking on their links. Check back later to make certain you visit all the Outdoor Wednesday participants.

NOTE: Mr Linky is being Stinky (original auto linky is still unavailable) ….. If you want to participate in Outdoor Wednesday this week….. please leave a comment and include your NAME and LINK TO BLOG POST and I will create a manual list and add it to this post and try to update it regularly. I apologize for the inconvenience~ Susan

HERE ARE THIS WEEK’S PARTICIPANTS:

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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Friday, June 19, 2009

Happy Father’s Day!

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Rocky Road No-Bake Cheesecake

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Monday, June 15, 2009

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Saturday, June 13, 2009

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Friday, June 12, 2009

Thursday, June 11, 2009

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