Zumi Tye, my Red-Footed Tortoise, at 18 months old. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
my sweet, unsexed tortoise, grows quicker than the sun can set.
meals are three times per day now. at this rate, it’ll be draping over the sides of its terrarium in less than two years.
Zumi interacts with me; it licks the glass and moves its head from side to side at the sound of my voice.
I think it knows me. I think it loves me.
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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!
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 am down 19 lbs, y’all! Saturday, March 29, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
I watched Mufasa: The Lion King over the weekend and I cried. I laughed. I had myself a “good ole time!” Saturday, March 29, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Mufasa: The Lion King. Saturday, March 29, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Jollyfit 6-In-1 Daily Kidney Function natural supplement for dogs and cats. Jernee has been in Stage 1 kidney failure for about 3 – 4 years now. However, the most recent kidney functions have been slightly more elevated than they have been over the past few years. She still has protein in her urine which she has had even longer, but the vet is concerned that these elevated functions could have sparked the seizure she had several weeks ago. She has had two vet visits total since that seizure and has another one scheduled for April 09, 2025, when the tech will collect urine from her once again for a UPC (Urine Protein Creatinine). If it is elevated again this time around, they want to either change her food (food actually designed for kidney function) or place her on meds. They will do neither. Jernee will be 17 years old the next time she goes to the vet and I will NOT have them medicating her or changing her food. I purchased the natural supplement you see above and have been adding it to her food (which I make myself and have been doing so for the last 3 years) since Saturday evening. This is the route I am taking with my baby. She will not be someone’s money pit because she’s aging. Saturday, March 29, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Honey bunnies, the body is bodying! OKAY! Sunday morning workout. March 30, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
This is what relaxed and spoiled rotten looks like. Jernee Timid Loadholt. Sunday, March 30, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Zumi Tye Loadholt. Also spoiled rotten, but typically has Z E R O time for Mommy. I was happy to get such a great photo of Zuse on Sunday. LOL! Sunday, March 30, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Seafood cheesy bake with colossal shrimp, tuna, onions, bell peppers, butter, cheese, macaroni noodles, and olive oil. And it was Y U M M Y! I am so glad I have leftovers. Sunday, March 30, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
A small plate of food since I did not have that much of an appetite Sunday evening. Sunday, March 30, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
The weekends have been a welcome reprieve given the drama and nonsense with which I am currently dealing at work. I now live for the weekends and cannot wait to race home on Friday afternoons. I do not like this feeling and I have not had it since I left my previous job, and it’s all because of one person. But I have prayed about it. I am still praying about it. And I am happy to be able to do what I love for the time being until I have made my move away from this company. Thank God for patience. Here’s hoping everyone has a lovely week ahead! Be safe out there, folks!
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 for Substack as well. My first post, “I Said I Wouldn’t Do It” is live. I welcome your visit.
This is from my Friday evening walk after work. I did 2 miles before eating dinner and after walking Jernee, and getting her and Zumi fed. Friday, March 21, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
This is also from my Friday evening walk after work. This is going to be a new Korean BBQ spot right across from my apartment building. Friday, March 21, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
And this is also from my Friday evening walk after work. I live within walking distance of many eateries, and places to shop, etc. Friday, March 21, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Saturday morning workout. Saturday, March 22, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Zumi is such a greedy tortoise. We celebrated its “Gotcha Day” on Sunday, March 23, 2025, as the 23rd of March of last year was when I brought this little cutie home. However, this photo is from Saturday. Saturday, March 22, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Saturday evening would not have been perfect if I had not gotten a shot of the Queen. LOL! Jernee was resting and knocked down her pillow moving around too much in her bed. Saturday, March 22, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Sunday morning workout. On this day, I exercised the longest I’ve done so in a couple months. I did an hour. I typically do 35-45 minutes most weekends in the fitness room. Sunday, March 23, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Sunday night capture. Jernee loves a good sniff around the grassy areas, and this seemed like the perfect capture, so I snapped a photo. Sunday, March 23, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
This past weekend gifted me a bit of peace, rest, time to read, and some beautiful weather in which to walk. I am happy the weekend was kind to me. But again, it was not long enough. LOL! I hope the week ahead will be a blessing to each of you. Thank you for stopping by!
Have you gotten your copy of my new book: a collection of serial tales & flash fiction, Séduire (E-BookandPaperback) yet?
Honeycrisp apples, canned with ginger, cinnamon, honey, water, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Homemade oatmeal made with the canned apples shown above. Saturday, February 22, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
My youngest nephew, Thyrie, is currently hospitalized for a sickle cell crisis. He’s been there since Wednesday night. If you have it in you, please say a prayer for my little fighter. Photo Credit: Thyrie’s mom, sent to me by my brother, TJ.
Saturday morning workout. February 22, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Sunday morning workout. Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Stare-off. I didn’t win. Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Sunday morning coffee. This is one of my favorite creamers to use. It’s dairy-free and has zero sugar as well. February 23, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Zumi’s breakfast time: freeze-dried shrimp & cucumber. Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Sunday dinner: pan-seared lamb, chickpeas, & veggies (onions, bell peppers, 1/2 serrano pepper, spinach, & fresh chopped garlic). February 23, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
I have had such a relaxing weekend, yet one fraught with concern. I have been in total prayer mode for my nephew. My brother has been keeping me updated. He and my oldest niece have sickle cell anemia. My brother and I have the trait, however, we are not carriers.
I’ve always been mindful of who I dated, when I was actively dating, knowing that I’m 1/2 of a detrimental factor for offspring. My brother, not so much. But . . . he knows and understands what’s at stake now.
Thyrie is such a little man. He’s a ball of joy and curiosity. I have been asking God to keep him around for a very long time. Maybe he’ll answer that prayer for me.
I hope you all have a great week ahead. Count your many blessings and build on them by blessing others.
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