ElusiveButterfly

@ElusiveButterfly (45942)

United States

Joined myLot 19 years ago

Happiness is like a butterfly, the more you chase it, the more it eludes you, but turn your thoughts to other things and it may come sit softly on your shoulder

ElusiveButterfly's Responses

Taking it easy today

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (162836) • United States 9 Mar

I had not been here yet today, and we did not get home very early after church. Hubby needs to replace his wallet, and I cannot remember where he got this one. I am pretty sure I bought it for him. It is a large wallet, and it...

8 responses •

9 people

ElusiveButterfly Sounds like a trucker's wallet. I bought one for my husband years ago. Can't remember where I got it.

9 Mar

•

1 comment

•

1 person

We tried a new (to me) dish

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (162836) • United States 8 Mar

Our grocery store sent out a mailer with some coupons in it, and a recipe. My husband loves looking at and trying new recipes. This recipe was for colcannon. I had heard of it before, but it did not appeal to me. Bob, my husband...

march 2025

colcannon

spring forward

16 responses •

20 people

ElusiveButterfly I have fussy eaters in my home. New recipes are abundant and I often think of trying them. Unfortunately that doesn't happen much. I need to stick with the basics or I'll end up feeding most of it to the chickens.

9 Mar

•

1 comment

•

1 person

Two of Two, Under Two

Courtney @Courtlynn (67091) • United States 2 Aug

At five months postpartum with my now two year old, I ended up pregnant again. Thankfully though, this pregnancy's morning sickness symptoms but didn't last as long as the last, even with starting out as bad. However, I did...

9 responses •

13 people

ElusiveButterfly Your boys are 2 little sweethearts.

15 Aug

Wonderful to see

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (162836) • United States 21 Feb 24

I live in small town middle America. I know it is different here than it is in big cities. I was driving home yesterday, before dark, and when I passed our largest city park there was a merry-go-round filled with kids. It was 70...

february 2024

warm weather

kids playing

12 responses •

12 people

ElusiveButterfly During warm weather I bring my kiddo to the public park. It's usually overcrowded because they rebuilt it and the end result was not to many people's liking. But at least they have a place to play and socialize.

22 Feb 24

Do your pets sleep with you?

Laurel (L_B) @Happy2BeMe (99380) • Canada 20 Feb 24

For those of you who have pets do they sleep with you? My kitty always snuggles up with us. I love listening to his little snores. He sleeps all night and only gets up when we get up in the morning. He never wakes us up early...

27 responses •

22 people

ElusiveButterfly In another post i said that I have 2 dogs and 2 cats that sleep with us. And if Little Miss wakes from a bad dream she crawls in bed with us too.

22 Feb 24

•

3 comments

•

1 person

Good Morning 2/22

snowy @snowy22315 (186873) • United States 22 Feb 24

Not sure how today is going to be, but I had a good day yesterday. I went to my favorite yard sale place and while I was there bought a tested (turned off and on) flat screen for 5.00. It did not come with a remote or manual, but...

10 responses •

11 people

ElusiveButterfly That is an exceptional find! Good thing I don't live close to that business because I'd be a frequent flyer! There is a place that is an hour drive from me that I love. I have found some great buys. The owner doesn't price things way high. As she said to...

22 Feb 24

•

5 comments

•

2 people

Tossed and turned all night

Laurel (L_B) @Happy2BeMe (99380) • Canada 22 Feb 24

The poor cat had enough and went out and slept in the couxh. I am up now having my morning coffee and I am totally exhausted. I haven't even left for work yet and I already can't wait to get home and go to bed. Of course now I an...

11 responses •

12 people

ElusiveButterfly We share our king size bed with 2 dogs and 2 cats. If I get up to go potty I have to push the bed hogs over so I can get back in bed and cover up. Needless to say that I am often troubled with falling back asleep.

22 Feb 24

•

1 comment

•

1 person

My rent is going up by $50

NJ Chicaa @NJChicaa (122079) • United States 21 Feb 24

I currently pay $1375/month for a 2 bedroom apartment. There is an extra $60 tacked on to the base $1315 rent because I am like the only shmuck around here who actually is honest and pays the pet fee. Anyway my...

9 responses •

12 people

ElusiveButterfly Many landlords in our area charge a security deposit if you have pets. That way they are covered if the pet does any damage. I am thankful that we own our own home. My cats like to scratch the molding on the doors.

22 Feb 24

•

1 person

When Something Just Makes You Say Yuck

MARILYN @Marilynda1225 (84111) • United States 22 Feb 24

Happy Thursday Everyone! I didn't sleep very well last night so I'm relying on my coffee to charge my battery. Needless to say, my morning is off to a slow start. On one of the tv morning shows there was a segment about...

15 responses •

14 people

ElusiveButterfly Yeah, no thanks. I actually prefer my ice cream without toppings. I'll cook with olive oil not so much for flavor but for healthy reasons.

22 Feb 24

•

1 comment

•

1 person

Popcorn for lunch

Laurel (L_B) @Happy2BeMe (99380) • Canada 22 Feb 24

I was too tired this morning when I woke up to prepare myself a lunch so I just grabbed a bag of microwave popcorn on my way out the door so that is my lunch for today. It will fill me up until I get home What are you having for...

20 responses •

20 people

ElusiveButterfly I've had popcorn as a snack. Tried it as a meal and wasn't satisfied. Had to seek out a protein.

22 Feb 24

•

1 comment

•

2 people

Breaking News

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (318822) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 5 Aug 23

I was standing outside my neighbor's patio door, ready to give Missy a treat, when there was a loud bang. I knew there was an accident. I saw several people from my complex standing at the end of the driveway and then heading...

29 responses •

29 people

ElusiveButterfly I frequently hear of accidents that happen locally. Excessive speed an driving under the influence are usually to blame. Thankfully I have not personally witnessed any lately.

5 Aug 23

•

1 comment

•

1 person

4 August - What I'm Thankful for Today

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (318822) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 4 Aug 23

Good afternoon. It's a warm one out there. I have much to be thankful for today. I'm sorry I forgot the health report. I'll have it tomorrow. I'm thankful for the sleep I got. It was disjointed again as I slept in the recliner...

14 responses •

16 people

ElusiveButterfly Mattress toppers can help alleviate pain. Finding the best one can be challenging. A friend of mine has a sleep number mattress and she loves it. The unfortunate thing is the price. She said its worth every penny, but when you are pinching pennies it is...

5 Aug 23

•

1 comment

•

1 person

An Early Morning

Ruby Hawk @RubyHawk (99397) • Atlanta, Georgia 1 Aug 23

I’m up early this morning. I must be at the hospital early to have my finger pricked. All of you who take warfarin know what I’m talking about. I normally go once a month but last week my number was way to high, so here I go back...

24 responses •

22 people

ElusiveButterfly How did you make out with your test?

5 Aug 23

•

1 comment

•

2 people

I am really sad to hear of this death.

The Horse @TheHorse (224805) • Walnut Creek, California 4 Aug 23

I just read that actor Mark Margolis has died at 83. He portrayed an incredible character in the hilarious dark comedy series, Breaking Bad, without speaking a word. I had not realized he had been in "Scarface" as well. In...

10 responses •

12 people

ElusiveButterfly Sadly I have never seen a single episode of Breaking Bad. My sister told me I needed to watch it. It's probably not on any of my streaming subscriptions.

5 Aug 23

•

1 comment

•

2 people

Who You Take After

Amber @AmbiePam (96699) • United States 4 Aug 23

This discussion was brought to mind by one of the discussions by @Sissy15 and I thought I’d ask you about it. Do you take after one of your parents in particular? People tell me I’m a dead ringer (no pun intended) of my late mom....

32 responses •

32 people

ElusiveButterfly Because I never met my biological father I have a lot of similarities with mom. I am turning into a homesteader of sorts. Raising chickens and collecting their eggs is fun. I don't have many of her traits though so I wonder if they came from my dad.

5 Aug 23

•

1 comment

•

1 person

Cino de Mayo

MARILYN @Marilynda1225 (84111) • United States 5 May 23

Happy Friday Everyone! guess what...it isn't raining (yet). Still no sunshine but it doesn't seem as dismal as it's been. The weekend looks nice and I'll be happy to see the sun. I'm hoping to get out and do something if the...

27 responses •

27 people

ElusiveButterfly We didn't have rain today. For that I am thankful. We did need the rain, but I really wanted to get outside and do some yard work. I am hoping to get pizza for dinner. This momma is tired of trying to think up dinner every night.

5 May 23

•

2 comments

•

2 people

Here they are

snowy @snowy22315 (186873) • United States 5 May 23

My newly engaged nephew and his bride to be. They are on their Italian trip. Don't they make a cute couple? I was just telling sis, I hope we don't have to wait 5 years for the wedding. They aren't even living in the same city...

19 responses •

20 people

ElusiveButterfly Congratulations to all! Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

5 May 23

•

1 comment

•

1 person

Hubby cooked

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (162836) • United States 27 Apr 23

Hubby has a favorite meal. It did not appeal to me at first but I love it now. It is a casserole called Janssen's Temptations. It was in a Scandinavian cookbook he got at a sale. Online one site said this was traditionally fed to...

april 2023

meals

work

19 responses •

17 people

ElusiveButterfly I have had anchovies on pizza and thought it was tasty. I would try them again if I was offered a dish that had them as an ingredient.

4 May 23

•

1 comment

•

1 person