Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being such great, supportive friends. I have been so touched by all the comments I have received about the article in Romantic Homes. Don and I can’t wait until we get to buy some copies at the bookstore. Would 20 be too many???
I’m still flying high…although I can’t fly too high in this horrendous humidity! We’ve had an incredibly hot, humid weekend here in the Northeast. Yesterday, I went along with Don to Woodstock where he played his music as part of a Concert on the Green.
Okay, I know I’m biased, but isn’t he cute? He did a bang-up job but by the time he was done I was ready to swoon from the humidity. I do not do well in humid weather. I could never live in the deep South. Although it seems more and more like the South here in New York this summer.
Continuing on in a somewhat random fashion, I was hanging laundry on the line the other day and I encountered this – also hanging on the line.
It’s the exoskeleton of a cicada nymph. (I had to do some research before I could tell you this.) Apparently the nymphs live underground until the nymph is ready to escape the exoskeleton as a winged adult. They dig their way out of the ground and climb up high. You can see the split in the back where the adult escaped. I was fascinated by this exoskeleton and the fact that it was still tenaciously hanging onto the clothesline.
Let’s end on a pretty note. Here is the surprise gift I received from my friend Joy of The Vintage Rabbit.
What a sweetie Joy is! You can see that there is a necklace in the pretty bag. Want to see it up close?
Could it be more perfect for a theater girl like me? Thank you, Joy. I miss you out there in California.
What a sweet thought and necklace!
Congrats on the mention in the magazine! That is SOO exciting! Just found your blog – it’s beautiful! New follower here!
Hi Claudia,
Your man is a cutie! I can’t imagine singing and performing in the heat. I don’t do humidity too well myself!
Ooh, that bug…ick! Good photo though.
Love your necklace from your friend. How sweet.
hugs
Stay cool
Sissie
Hi Claudia:
A girl after my own heart…married to a musician, and drawn to photograph creepy crawlies. (I’ve done this, too!) Thanks for the little lesson about what you found. I couldn’t have told you that…so I learned something new today. woo hoo!
Love that necklace, too. What a kind friend.
xoxo
Donna
Hey Girlfriend,
Are you sure you weren’t swooning due to your sweetie….the humidity….please girl! That necklace is just perfect for you, what a sweet gesture.
We get those cicada’s all over out here in July and August. The air literally BUZZZZZZEZZZ with their noise, and I can find those exoskeletons everywhere. We used to collect them when we were kids….just facinating bits of nature. Thanks for sharing.
Love ya’
Meri
The necklace is not only pretty, but it is totally YOU! Oh, and the cicadas are so noisy this year, and ugly as always.. LOL
Di
Hi Claudia, and congratulations on the Romantic Homes magazine – what an honor – just wonderful!!! Don is indeed a cutie – and a crooner as well!! It’s been unbelievably hot and humid here as well – but there was a cooler breeze on the porch – I thought that the door to the house was open with the air conditioning pouring out. As for the cicada nymph, another reason not to hang clothes out on the clothesline!! Ciao, bella!
Claudia: Romantic Homes! How did it happen? Did you send something in? I am so happy for you. I know how much you have wanted this. I am proud to call you my friend. Now I can say, I know this woman. Yeah! Blessings, Martha
What a great weekend you had! I cannot wait to get my copy and no you can have 20! ;)
Lovely necklace!!!
Hugs, Lisa
Okay, I guess I’ll have to get a copy of RH then, sistah!!! I don’t usually buy it but will get this issue to see your great article.
xoxo,
Connie
:-)
HI CLAUDIA,
YUCK….I NEVER SAW A CICADA NYMPH BEFORE,
THEY ARE NOT PRETTY.
BUT YOUR DON, HE IS A CUTIE, YOUR 100%
RIGHT. WE HAD A THUNDER STORM TODAY, (SUNDAY) TOOK THE HUMIDITY AWAY, JUST A LITTLE. BUT, THE AIR STAYED ON IN THE HOUSE. RIZZI
what a lovely necklace…and from a friend…perfect
sending love
kary and teddy
xxx
Don is quite cute and it is very good of him to perform outside. Bugs on the clothesline…yucko. Sweet necklace. Have a great week. hugs♥olive
She really made it (“theatre” necklace) just for you :-) And you get to wear it when you’ll travel again and teach!
Congratulations on being featured on a magazine! A little late but have just to say that :-)
Mizpah,
Li
(the insect (is it even an insect?) thing is interesting. I thought it was alive)
Claudia, I’m late to the party because I have been off the computer more than on due to birthday doings, but CONGRATULATIONS!
I am thrilled for you! YEA! :-)
XOXOXO,
Sheila :-)
What a sweet gift from Joy! Don’t you love Mail?! Yes, your hubby is handsome and I bet he sounded great to!!! Woodstock! Wow, I remember those days!!! Have a wonderful week Claudia!
Love,
Maryjane
We always called those things “june bugs” they used to come out of the pipes the first time we put the water on at Girl Scout Camp.
I tried to post earlier, but was fouled by an uncooperative server. Congrats on the mention! Love it! You deserve it.
Miss you, really. Please call me.
Mary.
That bug, or should I say former bug, really is something else!
I think I congratulated you already, but in any case congratulations. So sorry I won’t be able to see your spread in the magazine, it isn’t sold over here I’m afraid.
And no, 20 copies is not outrageous LOL
Yes, he IS cute!
We have tons of those cicada shells around here. One year, my son decided to collect all he found and keep them in one of his little critter cages. I asked him to stop when he had the equivalent of 3 shoeboxes full. Uck!
Congratulations on your feature..must see if I can find a copy…I love it when I know the blog that is featured..it makes me feel so blessed that I can say…Hey I know that person. xoxo
How exciting for you & CONGRATS!, Claudia. Nice article. Love that necklace, sweet gift.
Have a beautiful day.
TTFN ~ Marydon
Don is the cutest!!! Love him a ton. I remember those bugs, finding their shell on the maple tree in front of our house in Dearborn. So interesting,
love and miss you,
Mere
Hi, Claudia, your hubby is a cutie and a terrific musician, too, I bet!! Your necklace is wonderful and perfect for you, dear friend!! A hearty congratulations for being featured in Romantic Homes, quite an honor, and I look forward to getting this copy. I will be reading To Kill a Mockingbird again with you~love this book and never tire of it and the wonderful life lessons taught~ Have a blessed week~ Love and hugs~ Vicki
Oh so cute! Don and the necklace!
Brenda
So glad you are enjoying the necklace!!! When I saw it It had “CLAUDIA” written all over it!!!
hugs…miss ya!!
ox,
Joy~
We used to collect those “bug skins” every year from my grandmothers trees growing up! They don’t come out every year, only about every 7 if I remember right. So once you found one there were usually thousands!