When you can sleep like this, it must be REALLY NICE. Jernee Timid, naptime. Saturday, May 31, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Zumi decided to poke its head out and give me a bit of a show. I appreciated it. Saturday, May 31, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
The Canada Geese decided to take over Wal-Mart’s parking lot. I snapped these photos before they got too far out into the street. Sunday, June 01, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
More Canada Geese entertainment. Sunday, June 01, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Kim & I. I believe she was about to say something, and then the photo was taken. LOL! Sunday, June 01, 2025. Photo Credit: Her husband, Jeff.
And again… caught in the act of opening her mouth to speak. LOL. Sunday, June 01, 2025. Photo Credit: Her husband, Jeff.
Homemade coleslaw: cabbage, onions, Roma tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, and various seasonings. Sunday, June 01, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Cast-iron skillet honey cornbread. Sunday, June 01, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Sunday dinner: BBQ beef ribs, seasoned roasted red potatoes, coleslaw, and honey cornbread. Sunday, June 01, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
This past weekend didn’t last long enough. I was happy to catch up with fellow blogger, fiction and poetry WP phenomenon, K.L. Laettner. She doesn’t post on WordPress nearly as much as she used to, but you can still peruse her website. Also, check out her books, too! Jernee and Zumi were a TIME! But I do enjoy their company. They keep a smile on my face. I pray this week will be more than kind to all of you!
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I lived. I loved. I ate delicious food. I am better for having done so.
800°. Southpark, Charlotte, NC. Saturday, May 24, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
On the table: Yellowed beauty. Saturday, May 24, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
What we ate: My friend had a double pepperoni wood-fired grill pizza. I had their specialty wood-fired grill wings with honey bourbon sauce & house wood-fired grill Brussels sprouts. Saturday, May 24, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
A friend who is a gem (and like my kid sister), Diamond. We both worked for the contracted company of our bigger, more established company. And now that the contracted company will no longer be a thing, we are linked to each other’s lives in a way I am not with any other co-worker I have ever had. We’ve been through A LOT, and we’re still standing, still smiling, and still here for each other. The lunch spot was her suggestion. Saturday, May 24, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
She is yet another person who understands my silliness. At 23 years old, Diamond must’ve been here before. I am grateful for her presence in my life. Saturday, May 24, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
A peaceful resting spot. Jernee sleeps whenever she can and wherever she wants. Sunday, May 25, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
The movie theater. Sinners was the feature. Although it was a good movie, the hype about it was TEN TIMES BETTER. This was before six more people entered this theater. Sunday, May 25, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
And again. The seat with the napkins on it is where I sat for the film. Sunday, May 25, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
After the movie, in my car, preparing to go to the store. Sunday, May 25, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Cast-iron skillet homemade macaroni and cheese. Yes, it was delicious! Sunday, May 25, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Sunday dinner: cast-iron skillet mac-n-cheese, thinly sliced BBQ steak, & oven-baked cabbage with tomatoes & onions. Sunday, May 25, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Manifestation Monday: On Memorial Day, a small part of my day included watching/listening to an audiobook, How to Talk to the Universe. The link was sent to me by one of my long-time friends, Raina. Monday, May 26, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
I needed this break from working. I ended my time with the contracted company on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Thursday and Friday were spent attending doctors’ appointments, visiting my cousin in the hospital, and enjoying every moment I could.
I am ready to take on whatever is headed my way, and I welcome it all with open arms.
I hope this week will be more than kind to all of you. Peace and blessings!
Jernee: Stop & Stare. She didn’t want me to leave for work. Friday, May 02, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Caison Michael at his soccer game. We were getting ready to leave, and I just had to snag a photo of him. Look at his smile! I just love my little Munchkin Man! Saturday, May 03, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Coach Gabe, making sure Caison is goalie-ready! Saturday, May 03, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
And again! Saturday, May 03, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Hallway smile & pose 1, before the soccer game. Saturday, May 03, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Hallway smile & pose 2, before the soccer game. I like this one a little better. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Contemplative Tre: My neighborhood has a new playground and dog-bark park now. The complex is huge, so to have these additions blows my mind. I was taking a bit of a rest since we walked at least a 1/2 mile to get to it. Jernee was sniffing around, as you can see in the photo below. Saturday, May 03, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
The Little Monster just had to be sure everything was in tip-top shape. LOL! Saturday, May 03, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
I wanted so badly to go inside and play, but my knees were like, “Honey Bunny, don’t you dare!” LOL! Saturday, May 03, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Sunday dinner. Honey-glazed chicken, mixed veggies (peas, carrots, and onions), and thinly sliced seasoned baked potatoes. Sunday, May 04, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
I love going to Caison’s games. It doesn’t matter which sport it is, I try my best to get to as many as I can. Jaidy is supposed to be playing basketball next season, and I will be at as many of her games as I can make it to, also. Friday night was peaceful. Saturday morning was intense with my workout before getting ready for the soccer game. Sunday was a day I needed and did not know it. Overall, it was a peaceful yet fulfilling weekend. I hope this week has been and will be more than kind to all of you!
Have you gotten your copy of my new book: a collection of serial tales & flash fiction, Séduire (E-Book and Paperback) yet?
I recently signed up to write on Substack as well. Poking the Bear’s Belly for Fun is a place of healing as I speak about the most recent events with my place of employment as it pertains to racism and discrimination. I welcome your visit.
My taste buds are changing, and I am okay with this.
Thursday’s lunch for work: Cucumbers, onions, Roma tomatoes, & a homemade vinaigrette dressing. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Saturday & Sunday’s breakfast: seasoned grits & salmon croquettes with onions, green bell peppers, & Roma tomatoes. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Last Sunday’s dinner: Pan-seared pork steak, homemade mashed potatoes (with cheese & sour cream), & pole & green beans with onions. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
I will share “Something To Think About” for the next five weeks on Sunday afternoons. It may be a quote, a picture, an interesting phrase I heard, artwork, etc. Whatever I share will surely be intriguing or involving enough to spark a casual discussion or in-depth conversation. Stay tuned every Sunday for this feature!
Have you gotten your copy of my new book: a collection of serial tales & flash fiction, Séduire (E-BookandPaperback) yet?
I recently signed up to write on Substack as well. Poking the Bear’s Belly for Fun is a place of healing as I speak aboutthe most recent events with my place of employment as it pertains to racism and discrimination. I welcome your visit.
Saturday morning workout. I decided to cool down in the aerobics room. The fitness room was getting a little too crowded for my taste. And by “crowded,” I mean, two other people came in there. LOL! Saturday, April 19, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Besides, the aerobics room has the best mirror effects. LOL! Saturday, April 19, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Saturday’s lunch: cheesy baked potatoes with/ onions, and turnip greens. Also, a few strips of bacon. Saturday, April 19, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Zumni Tye was actually watching me move about our living room–gathering things and cleaning up. I stopped and snapped a photo because I was in total disbelief. 💙♥️💛 My tortoise baby is growing up! Saturday, April 19, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Please don’t ask me why she looks like she has lost her VERY best friend. Jernee is attitudinal these days. I never know what I am going to get when she wakes up. I just deal with it. She’s 17- she has earned the right to be a super duper grouch, and I will just be okay with it. LOL! Saturday, April 19, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
I did not go to the fitness room on Sunday. I decided to do a 2-mile walk around my neighborhood instead. I was feeling bound up and a bit more stressed than normal, so being outside in the early morning breeze was better than being cooped up in the fitness room in the basement. Sunday, April 20, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Oh, nothing… It’s just me and my shadow passing through the crosswalk. Sunday, April 20, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
I simply wanted to capture the view. Sunday, April 20, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
If you look very closely at the lightposts, you’ll see two birds. 🙂 Sunday, April 20, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Sunday night dinner: Spaghetti with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and spinach. YUMMY! Sunday, April 20, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
in the heat of the glory days & sun-soaked nights
haven’t had the pleasure to enjoy basking in the goodness of a secret shared in decades – my glory days and sun-soaked nights are winding down.
soon, I’ll spend them with a sandman who knows all about losing sleep over full lips instead of a broken heart.
Have you gotten your copy of my new book: a collection of serial tales & flash fiction, Séduire (E-BookandPaperback) yet?
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she wears an evil smirk on her solemn face — lips pursed and puckered at the same time. how odd?! I think . . . but she glides across the pathway, feet floating — cloudlike is the journey, and I watch her wade into the waters of my overthinking mind.
should I remind her about the boiling pot on the stove or the apple pie in the oven?
neither of them can hold her attention like I can.
Have you gotten your copy of my new book: a collection of serial tales & flash fiction, Séduire (E-BookandPaperback) yet?
I recently signed up to write on Substack as well. Poking the Bear’s Belly for Fun is a place of healing as I speak aboutthe most recent events with my place of employment as it pertains to racism and discrimination. I welcome your visit.
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