STUFF YOU DON'T NEED

Who's had to renew their license lately?  Even though I arrived super early, you already know I wasn't the first customer, and the heat was sweltering.

Once called to the desk, I begged the examiner to let me use my picture from 5 years ago,where I looked least like a deranged psycho but he wasn't having it.  He told me when he turned 70 he wanted to use his photo from when he was 36, but his request was also declined. (lol)  So in 2-3 weeks I can expect to be tortured again when I receive my brand new license in the mail. Ugh!

Those of us under 66 should all just move to Arizona.  Drivers' licenses don't have to be renewed there for 12 years!

FROZEN MIMOSA
Whisk together 2 cups of champagne, 1 cup of fresh orange juice and 1/4 cup ginger or orange liqueur(like Triple Sec) in a pitcher.  Pour the mixture into 2-3 standard ice cube trays, freezing until totally firm, preferably overnight.  Transfer the frozen cubes to a blender, processing until smooth and frothy.  Pour into 4 flutes or tall glasses, topping off with more champagne.  Garnish with orange wedges.  Yum!

Caroline Earle White and several other women helped to establish the first animal shelter  in Philadelphia on April 14, 1869, and it was called The Women's Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.  Now known as the Women's Animal Center (WAC), they are still saving the lives of abused and homeless pets by providing forever homes and affordable health care.  To find out more info on how you can help, please visit https://womensanimalcenter.org/

YIKES!  Have you ever suspected that some of your fast food was missing when it arrived to your home? 

According to US Foods who recently surveyed food service employees and about 1500 people who enjoy fast food delivery,  28% of the drivers got hungry and took or tasted the food before it arrived to their customer's home.  Ironically, 21% of customers suspected this was actually going on, but couldn't prove it.  Despite this tomfoolery, customers have on average 2 food apps on their phones and still order from restaurants about 3 times per month.  

By the way, do you know that loud hunger rumble you hear from your tummy has a really strange name called borborygmi?  It sounds weird, but it's gas moving around in the intestines.

Are you a fan of shoes?  If you've got millions laying around the house, you can purchase 2 of the world's most expensive to grace your closet.

Tom Ford's all diamond men's shoe custom designed by Jason Arasheben took almost a year to finish and is worth $2 million.  With 14,000 round diamonds totalling 340 carats, I would be afraid to even wear them outside. 

Debbie Wingham went even further and designed a woman's high heeled shoe shoe with blue and pink diamonds, 18 carat gold thread, and platinum.  How much will these shoes set you back?  An astounding $15 million! www.beautifulife.com

Keep your eyes peeled for a special giveaway here on the blog later this month, but until then...Do you enjoy reading and can't get to add another book to your pile?  Our Blogger Bud Lauren is celebrating 12 years of blogging with a special contest where you can win a year's worth of books  at: 
https://shootingstarsmag.net/years-worth-of-books-giveaway/

Just in case you forgot - it's August, and look at what I received as an early birthday gift from Beautiful Blogger Bud Elizabeth of http://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/

New 2020 Planner, Stickers, Gift Card to McDonalds, and the cool wrapping paper Elizabeth made!

This is the package it came. Where did Elizabeth find these perfect stamps?!

This is the opened calendar from up above that I started working on - Yay!

Elizabeth is an incredible talented artist, and exceptionally thoughtful person who I just adore, and her site is pretty dang amazing.  Not only does she talk about art, but museum visits, historical expertise and Tuesday Trips to various restaurants is just interesting to read about.  Even better, she has this witty sense of humor that makes me smile all the time.

Elizabeth made this!

Then, Beautiful Blogger Bud Adria from  https://adriasromancereviews.blogspot.com   sent handmade Harry Potter Washi Tape which is just perfect and fun! Adria is a book blogger and movie watcher who also happens to be artistically gifted.  Like me, she's addicted to washi tape!(lol)