Bold, Busy, Blessed

Monday, June 15, 2026

Happy Homemaker Monday 6-15-26

ShewEE...it's already mid-Month! Let's get this done because OMG it's late today...Linking up with Sandra for HHM.

** The Weather **

** As I look outside my window **

It's late afternoon/early evening, and I've been a busy beaver!

** Right now I am **

Relaxing on the porch attempting to get this post finished...

** OOTD **

From sleepwear, to walk/run wear, to outdoor work wear, to finally relaxing wear. IYKYK

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **

HAPPY & Blessed. Look at the comment from my time at Hatfield 7 McCoy race post...apparently I'm Famous, LOL.

** What I'm reading **

Devotions-Spiritual & Pathways for Women's Bible Study..

Finished Book 2 while on Race'cation last weekend...

Book 3 final in the series by Colleen Coble Break of Day -->pleasure read

Be Your Own Bestie by Misha Brown --> Self Improvement read

** TV Shows this week **

All of regular programs we had DVR'd have been watched, all we have recorded now are various movies. Not sure when we'll get them viewed, but they're there just in case.

** Menu Plan **

Back at whatever is in front or on top of freezer & pantry as I ''work'' through the growing list of projects.

** Meals at Home **

Mr has had 15/30

Me 12/30

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **

June Challenge 26/30 so far 15/30

** Action Items**

My attempt to do list by the end of the month...

➢Get the yard mowed [more like baled]

➢Work on Flowers

➢Walk/Run Daily

➢OFFICE ! it needs a good cleaning & organized.

➢Laundry

➢Update Race List--photography & my runs

➢Banking personal & rental house

➢Bill pay--set up Auto pays

➢Meals at home plan

➢Porch clean up & plan--shop for new furniture

➢Garage--needs swept from roof repair

➢Garden--weed and add supports

➢Social Media Promotions

➢Work on Bible Study material

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

** Next Up **

Ready to earn this in 2 weeks...Race'cation #2 for the month!

** Calendar/Schedule this week **

** From the camera **

We finally put together my new'ish Spinner I brought back from Biltmore.

** Reflection(s) **

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Home Sweet Kentucky Home

We are ready to get back to our Sweet Kentucky Home!

First stop is breakfast. The Kid seen this diner on the drive here and asked if this was ok…such a silly question.

LOOK at the size of this biscuit! She didn’t want it so I brought it home to share the MR.

WV was a pretty drive,

But Kentucky had the most “green” roadsides view.

Out in the middle of nowhere…along with the oddity of a random house.

This reminded me of a stairway to heaven.

Lush, greenscapes for miles.

And finally Home Sweet Kentucky Home!

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Hatfield and McCoy race morning

Our host hotel was 35 minutes away! Not that it’s that far away but still…Hannah got in around 10:30pm ate some spaghetti then laid down for what little bit of sleep she could get.

I met up with other Ky Team Beef runners for a quick picture before starting, as a Ambassador this race is on the approved races to get compensated for, and with registration at 100$ I’ll take some money back.

The first little bit was hairy because for whatever reason we were on the opposite side of the road,running with traffic instead of against…on a major highway.

At mile 2 I seen this sign and it gave me pause…did my watch charge all the up? Is my Shokz fully charged….

I only took these because it reminded me my the Kid…she Loves Pigs.

[pic from the Kid] You could check out the well, which of course curious Kid did…

This is the bit of History for the Hatfield and McCoy feud…

Residents and homes along the course was rather eclectic…though I knew it was further south than what I normally travel [that changes this year BTW] it was surprising to see the difference in houses along the course.

Until here the course was mainly flat’ish…this is where the Blackberry Mountain began.

Needless to say it was awful! A full MILE HIGH to the top, and the 2nd hill this year I was talking to God! It truly was the second hardest thing I’ve done.

This water stop was at the peak of Blackberry Mountain and they were so amazing!

All the water stops were good, but #7 had the first set of kids working…

I found a 50 State Half-Marathoner Lori Cooper, and she to was struggling.

OH YES IT WAS!!!

At this point is where I lost cell service and had to switch over to offline backup service for Spotify…I don’t know how I would have gotten through the last of the miles without the distraction.

Finally down the hill and stopped for a rest and more water stop food…Watermelon, Banana, Oranges, and Gatorade.

Took this because it’s pretty.

Several along the way had Miss Liberty in their yards…not sure the significance.

Just what I needed ! I’ve seen others post about this particular water stop and they had different characters representing the Haunted House. I for one could not imagine how Hot they were in the get-ups and makeup!