Come Sit By Me: Volume 86

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Welcome to “Come Sit By Me”! It’s our chance to catch up on the little things I’d share with you this week if we could chat on the porch over coffee (or wine depending on the time of day).

Life Lately in a Nutshell.

• One of my favorite parts of my evening walks right now is seeing all of the American flag decor people are displaying on their homes. Maybe it’s just me, but there seems to be much more of it this year—I love that people are feeling extra patriotic for our country’s 250th birthday. This house just had one simple flag hanging from the porch, but wow, does it shine above that magnificent display of limelight hydrangeas!

• Speaking of feeling more patriotic, it’s been so heartwarming seeing Americans come together over World Cup soccer these past couple of weeks. Since several of the games are being played here in the Dallas area, the news has been showing fans from all over the world filling the streets, singing, dancing, waving flags, and celebrating together. It’s so cool to see that much excitement and joy en masse! I’d gladly go to a match just to experience that atmosphere, but if I’m going to spend that kind of money, it’s probably not going to be on a sport I barely understand.

• Bijoux had her very first professional haircut this week at eight years old (I know, I’m overprotective of her). She’s always had a good-enough choppy haircut by me. I don’t think going this short on her body is a good look for her—she’s so skinny. It looks like this already tiny 3 1/2 pound dog lost another pound. For the first couple of days she seemed a little mopey, which I took to mean she was embarrassed that her hair is all gone. As I figured out, she probably wasn’t feeling naked. The poor baby was apparently just irritated from having her private bits shaved, which she promptly turned into a sore by licking and chewing the area. Ouch!

• Amazon Prime Days are going on as I write this, but I’m not in an “I need more stuff” mood. I mostly just took advantage of savings on things I use all the time—supplements, another set of my favorite soft bamboo sheets that keep me cool at night, and a replacement set of coffee mugs I use every day after a couple of mine finally bit the dust. I wasn’t doing much shopping this time around, but I’m always up for hearing about a great find. If you picked up something you love during Prime Days, tell us about it in the comments!