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:

6/24 Outdoor Wednesday # 24

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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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!

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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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)

• Happy Father's Day
• 6/19 Foodie Friday
• 6/17 Outdoor Wednesday # 23
• Award Time!
• 6/15 Blue Monday
• 6/14 A Southern Daydreamer Week in Review

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

• Summer Reading Challenge 2009
• NY Times Best Sellers – 6/17/09
• Summer Reading Challenge – My List
• One Lovely Blog Award
• Introducing Monday Reviews

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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!

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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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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6/17 Outdoor Wednesday #23

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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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.

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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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:

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

Here are the rules:

1. 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.
2. Pass the award to other blogs….
3. 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!!