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Swooning

April 28, 2025 at 8:08 am by Claudia

Well, it’s a sunny Monday after a cold and windy Sunday. Thankfully, it will be warmer today because…..drum roll….we are mowing the front lawn! It’s way too long, so I imagine we will be unclogging the lawn mower frequently. We had so much rain on Saturday and the grass seems to be growing by the hour.

It will definitely be a two person job with breaks added in. Once we get this first mow under our belts, it will be easier. I need to go back to the nursery, but I’ll leave that until tomorrow.

You know we love mowing.

Don had a gig on Saturday afternoon and someone in the audience took this photo of him.

I’m swooning a bit here. First of all, I love it when Don wears dark colors. His hair looks great (I nudged him into getting it cut last Friday.) But most of all, it’s his concentration as he plays his guitar, the ease with which he holds it, than angle of his head.

It’s the Don I know so well. Bless the gentleman who captured this moment in time. I love it so much.

As I say to Don on a daily basis, “I’ve got a crush on you.”

I forgot to mention that Laural went home from the hospital about a week ago. She’s still quite weak, so she’s concentrating on regaining her strength. Very grateful that she came through this.

And Margaret had surgery on both of her fractured legs. She cannot put weight on them for at least 6 weeks, so she’ll be moving to a rehabilitation facility soon.

Okay.

Stay safe.

Happy Monday.

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  1. Barrie says

    April 28, 2025 at 8:54 am

    That’s a very nice picture of Don! Sometimes a picture is so much more meaningful like that than just posed, looking right into the camera. Good luck with your mowing. We’re supposed to get a bit of rain here. Amazing how fast the grass can grow. I’m glad your friends are healing.

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    • Claudia says

      April 28, 2025 at 9:17 am

      Yes, it’s a great picture because it was not posed.

      Thanks so much, Barrie.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  2. kathy in iowa says

    April 28, 2025 at 10:21 am

    i know they’ve each got a lot of healing to do, but it’s wonderful that your friends are headed in the right direction, mending. thanks for the update.

    what a great photo of your don! how nice that someone took and shared it with don … just like that photo of you two on the beach that another photographer shared. :)

    and you get to mow the lawn! hooray!

    overcast and 60 degrees here right now. some of my most favorite weather, it made for a nice walk. now it’s time to do more sorting and packing, delivering donations.

    hope everyone has a nice easy day. stay safe.

    kathy

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    • Claudia says

      April 29, 2025 at 8:50 am

      Thanks so much, Kathy.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  3. linda in ky says

    April 28, 2025 at 10:24 am

    dear Claudia//Don — a great pix of Don — got to admit true re everything you said about him !!! I believe you all are a really, really good pair — great inspiration to all. Keep all that love, caring, sharing for the next 50 years (at least)!!!! be safe/healthy

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    • Claudia says

      April 29, 2025 at 8:50 am

      Thank you, Linda.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  4. Linda MacKean says

    April 28, 2025 at 10:25 am

    What a wonderful photo of Don. I can see why you ‘swoon’ over him. It’s lovely to see such an amazing couple still in love. I’m just reading and watching movies and waiting for surgery. This too shall pass.

    Reply
    • Claudia says

      April 29, 2025 at 8:51 am

      When do you have surgery, Linda?

      Stay safe.

      Reply
      • Linda MacKean says

        April 29, 2025 at 1:41 pm

        It’s looking like June for surgery.

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        • Claudia says

          April 30, 2025 at 7:43 am

          If you ever need to talk about it, you know you can contact me.

          xo

          Reply
  5. Shanna says

    April 28, 2025 at 10:38 am

    Very nice shot of Don!

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    • Claudia says

      April 29, 2025 at 8:51 am

      Thank you, Shanna.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  6. annette says

    April 28, 2025 at 12:24 pm

    Beautiful photo!

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    • Claudia says

      April 29, 2025 at 8:51 am

      Thank you, Annette.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  7. Donnamae says

    April 28, 2025 at 1:49 pm

    Great pic of Don. I adore candids…they catch the real essence of a person so much more than a posed picture.

    The weather experts have been predicting severe storms tonight for days. So, we will see what we will see. I really hope they are wrong.

    The weather was gorgeous yesterday…so we sat outside with friends for a few hours. Temps in the upper 60’s, slight breeze….just heavenly. Happy mowing! ;)

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    • Claudia says

      April 29, 2025 at 8:52 am

      Absolutely true. Posed pictures never come out the way we want them to.

      I hope you didn’t get those storms, Donnamae.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  8. Judy Clark says

    April 28, 2025 at 4:05 pm

    Awesome photo of Don@ You can certainly tell he loves what he does! Judy Clark

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    • Claudia says

      April 29, 2025 at 8:53 am

      So true, Judy.

      Thanks so much.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  9. Ellen D. says

    April 28, 2025 at 4:12 pm

    Poor Margaret. That sounds painful but I’m glad she will have good care to help her.
    How nice that Don can share his talent!

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    • Claudia says

      April 29, 2025 at 8:53 am

      Thank you, Ellen.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  10. Elaine (in Toronto) says

    April 28, 2025 at 6:27 pm

    Positive news that Laural and Margaret are healing. It will be a long, slow process but very hopeful. Don makes pretty cute eye candy, lucky you and lucky him. Don’t overdo the mowing. Hope you are both relaxing now. Hugs, Elaine

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    • Claudia says

      April 29, 2025 at 8:53 am

      Thank you, Elaine.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  11. Cathy S. says

    April 28, 2025 at 8:42 pm

    Great picture! Every comment you make about Don reminds me of all the feelings my husband and I shared. Blessings to you both for such a happy marriage. xoxoxo

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    • Claudia says

      April 29, 2025 at 8:53 am

      Thank you for your kind words, Cathy.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  12. Deb says

    April 28, 2025 at 11:11 pm

    Very handsome! You have good taste! Enjoy getting to mow your lawn. Spring is here. Take care.

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    • Claudia says

      April 29, 2025 at 8:54 am

      Thank you, Deb.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  13. jeanie says

    April 29, 2025 at 8:06 pm

    That’s a wonderful photo of Don! Yes, I can see why you’re smitten! And well done for Laural and good that Margaret is scheduled in. Smiles.

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    • Claudia says

      April 30, 2025 at 7:43 am

      Thanks so much, Jeanie.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
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