• Easter was Grandma’s favorite holiday…so we decided to go to her favorite restaurant in her memory. ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿฅ–โ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿฃ ๐Ÿ“ท

    Auto-generated description: A plate of salad with croutons and a breadstick is alongside a cup of black coffee on a wooden table.

    Olive Garden. ๐Ÿ“

  • He was rather unhappy I came into the bedroom and turned the light on. ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜น๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ“ท

    Auto-generated description: A fluffy gray cat is lounging comfortably on a patterned bedspread in a bedroom with a lit lamp in the background.
  • Finally got around to looking through all the photos I took at the Gardens last Sunday (it’s been a very long week)…

    A vibrant garden features an array of blooming white tulips with red tulips in the background.Dark purple tulips bloom among green leaves and a blurred background with red flowers.A sculpture of two intertwined fish is positioned in the center of a reflecting pond surrounded by colorful flowers in a garden setting.White and pink tulips with fringed edges are blooming in a garden.White flowers and green leaves on a branch with a blurred background.A vibrant garden features a colorful array of tulips in shades of purple, red, yellow, and orange, surrounded by lush green leaves.A vibrant double tulip with striking red and white petals stands out among surrounding green foliage.A vibrant cluster of purple tulips surrounded by lush green foliage in a garden setting.A vibrant garden scene displays clusters of orange and yellow flowers surrounded by greenery.Bright orange tulips and white flowers are surrounded by lush green foliage in a garden setting.White and purple irises bloom amidst lush green leaves with a watermark in the corner.A duck is swimming in a pond surrounded by rocks and greenery.A garden bed features vibrant red and purple tulips surrounded by lush green leaves.Delicate pink and white flowers bloom alongside fresh green leaves on a slender branch.A scenic garden features a domed gazebo with a cross on top, surrounded by trees and lush greenery, with a brick building in the background.A garden with pink flowers and a decorative black planter stands in front of a large building and a small dome-topped structure in the background.A bronze statue of a man stands amidst lush, green foliage.A lush garden features green grass, blooming yellow flowers, and dense trees in a peaceful landscape.A dense cluster of blooming pink flowers with green leaves creates a vibrant and lush scene.A lush garden with vibrant greenery and blooming flowers surrounds a charming, small building with a tower in the background.Two statues stand on a small island surrounded by a tranquil pond and lush greenery.Bright purple flowers bloom in abundance, creating a vibrant carpet in a lush garden setting.A peaceful stream flows through a lush, green forest with rocks and overhanging foliage.A stone lantern stands amid lush greenery and vibrant pink and red foliage in a garden setting.A goose is swimming in a body of water near some rocks by the shore.Red-leaved trees surround a small waterfall flowing over rocks into a pond.A serene garden landscape features a waterfall surrounded by vibrant red and green foliage, large rocks, and a tranquil pond.A small, lush island with various trees and shrubs is surrounded by calm water in a serene setting.A tranquil garden scene features a small stream surrounded by rocks, greenery, and a stone lantern.A serene lake is framed by vibrant red and green foliage, with rocks and a small waterfall in the foreground.
  • At my favorite place in the city. ๐Ÿฅฐ

    Auto-generated description: A vibrant cluster of purple flowers blooms in front of trees, surrounded by lush greenery.

    Missouri Botanical Garden. ๐Ÿ“

  • I’ve been oddly productive today, apparently catching up on old podcasts is the secret to doing a bunch of chores around the house. ๐Ÿคฃ ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

  • ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Walked to go vote today and took the long way back home, enjoying the sun and fresh Spring air. ๐ŸŒธ ๐Ÿ˜Ž

    Auto-generated description: Delicate pink and white blossoms are in full bloom on a tree branch with a blurred background. Auto-generated description: Red and yellow tulips, along with daffodils, are blooming in a garden in front of a brick house. Auto-generated description: Pink dogwood blossoms are in full bloom on a tree branch in a garden setting. Auto-generated description: A lush garden display features a bed of small, light purple flowers interspersed with taller, vibrant purple blooms. Auto-generated description: Purple flowers and green leaves are in the foreground of a garden with a rocky and earthy background. Auto-generated description: Bright yellow daffodils bloom amid lush green leaves in a garden setting. Auto-generated description: Clusters of purple and lilac flowers bloom among lush green leaves on a sunny day.

    I just love Spring, everything is in bloom. ๐Ÿ“ท

  • We had an amazing time in Canada on vacation but upon unpacking the car, we realized the good camera had been left behind in Montreal. ๐Ÿ˜ญ I never thought I’d see that camera again but…the hotel found it and it finally made it back home today. ๐Ÿฅณ ๐Ÿ“ธ

    Auto-generated description: A Sony camera with a wrist strap is placed next to a black camera bag on a cushioned surface.
  • I’m done giving out free financial advice to friends: spent hours across multiple weeks explaining Roth IRAs to a friend, setting one up and build an investment plan (even set up some CD ladders)…all for them to get cold feet, cancel everything, and close the account. ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ

  • Finished reading: Snow Way in Hell by Charlie Novak ๐Ÿ“š
    โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†

    It was cute but predictable…so…meh. ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿผ

    Auto-generated description: A young man wearing a winter jacket and fur hat stands against a snowy mountain background with the text Snow Way in Hell and the name Charlie Novak displayed.
  • Neither of us wanted to cook so we ended up at one of the local Mexican restaurants. ๐Ÿคฃ

    Auto-generated description: A basket filled with tortilla chips is accompanied by a small bowl of salsa and a bottle of sauce on a wooden table. Auto-generated description: A plate of enchiladas covered in sauce and melted cheese is served on a wooden table. Auto-generated description: A plate holds a quesadilla with a side of guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, and a tomato slice.

    El Paisano Mexican Restaurant. ๐Ÿ“

  • It’s always a little bittersweet when a great co-worker turns in their notice. ๐Ÿ˜ญ

    Best of luck Dillon, your nit-picky PR reviews, mentoring, and patience helped me become a better Java developer. ๐Ÿคฃ

    Good luck at the new gig! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

  • I saw this somewhere online yesterday and it made me laugh. ๐Ÿ˜‚

    Auto-generated description: Three illustrations of a person holding varying sizes of coffee cups labeled Small, Medium, and Large, alongside an oversized cup labeled Monday.

    The creator (Amy Franke) has a number of funny prints, giving some serious thought to getting the “Friends” themed one… ๐Ÿค”

  • Lunch Walk / Spring Flowers

    I ran across some lovely flowers while out on my walk today, I love this time of year, with everything bursting into bloom. ๐ŸŒฟ ๐ŸŒธ ๐Ÿ“ท

    My sinuses are grumpy, but my heart and eyes are singing!

  • ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿผ Finally getting over my head cold (second one of the year, yay ๐Ÿ˜”) and decided to get out of the house for a light stroll over my lunch break; sunshine and flowers are great for the body and soul. ๐Ÿ“ท

    Auto-generated description: Pink flowers bloom on tree branches with walking stats overlaid, showing 3.37 miles in 57:38 minutes at a pace of 17:06/mile.
  • My mother volunteers in a thrift shop and rescued this sunshade before it was going to be thrown out; the other staff said no one would want the shade but my mother said she knew someone who would love it. ๐Ÿคฃ

    Auto-generated description: A car windshield is covered with a sunshade featuring the image of four older women driving.

    “Thank you for being a friend!" ๐Ÿ“ธ