Monday Musings ~ June 23, 2025

Welcome to Monday. Today is the 174th day of 2025…can you believe we’re nearly half way through the year. {head shaking} Where does the time go? Today is also {ironically} National Hydration Day, National Pecan Sandies Day, National Pink Day, and, the best one of all…Pink Flamingo Day in case you’re looking for something out of the ordinary to celebrate.

After a blistering weekend, Wilson says he’s not celebrating anything unless it’s well under 80F (26C). He has his own coping mechanism for dealing with the heat-act coquettish and wait for Mr. DeMille to call. We’re expecting a break in the heat starting later today with a chance of rain.

Wilson

Today’s smile is in honor of Pink Flamingo Day. We hope your Monday is simply ‘flockin fabulous!’

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64 thoughts on “Monday Musings ~ June 23, 2025

    1. Ha…he’d look like that even if it snowing outside. The boy is such a sofa lounging bag of fur.

  1. I could nosh down a whole package of pecan sandies, LOL!
    I felt like Wilson, after going out for a few minutes to water the patio pots…UGH. Right now at the wee hour it’s gone down from 96 to 80F. UGH, and UGH! The humidity is sweltering and opressive. More of the same for the next few days at least. Where is the pleasantness of the fall?? LOL!!

    1. A bag of pecan sandies sounds soooo much better than 80 degrees at midnight. Yikes. While it was hot here last week, we don’t have the humidity you guys are experiencing. You have my deepest sympathies.

    1. Wilson says he’s a professional when it comes to relaxation and says it just takes practice, practice, and more practice. He considers it his own version of getting to Carnegie Hall. 😆

    1. Thanks, glad you liked today’s smile. We’re gonna do our best. Happy Monday!

    1. Yuck…high temps are oe thing but add high humidity and it’s a whole different kind of hell. So sorry, hope that heat doesn’t last. Happy Monday.

    1. Yup, he makes looking comfy so easy. Hope you guys stay cool as well this week. Happy Monday.

  2. Thanks, we are fine. We hit 97 degrees today in Annapolis, MD. I’d prefer the temperature in the 70’s. Not too hot, not too cold.

    1. My sis lives in Frederick-she said the heat is pretty gross. High temps and high humidity are not our idea for a good day. Try to stay cool.

  3. Looks like Wilson can celebrate after all — it’s 61o and my poblano peppers are shivering. Whatever happened to four seasons in orderly succession? This is like weather on shuffle. I’m ready for several weeks of 90o days with light rain showers in the afternoon. Think I’ll get them?

    1. He was quite spry on our morning constitutional. It felt great needing to wear long sleeves for a change! Sorry your peppers aren’t enjoying the change in temperature. I think they’ll get happier as the week progresses if the forecast is correct. Happy Monday.

    1. His chillin has inspired a lopt of people today! Thanks and Happy Monday.

  4. Half way through the year? Omg, you are right. Time certainly flies. Happy Monday! We’re planning to take one walk a day early in the morning and forgo our afternoon walk because it’s going to get super hot. Stay safe!

    1. Welcome back. We’ve missed you and hope you guys are a-ok. Yes, early morning walks for the entire summer! 91 days until autumn arrives…but who’s counting, right? Happy Monday.

    1. Thanks so much! Yes, the heat has been doggone miserable. I’m hoping for a a couple of days of more temperate weather. 🤞🏼 Happy Monday.

    1. Thanks, John. Yes staying indoors with the AC turned up and lots of comfy pillows seems to be the perfect remedy for this doggone heat. Stay cool 😎 and have a Happy Monday.

  5. Happy Monday! HOT Monday! In a stretch of 99 degree days. Very thankful for A/C!
    Wilson looks all relaxed! 🙂
    Yay for pecsn sandies. My mom would make them every year at Christmas. 😋
    LOL on the flamingos. Thanks for the smile. Have a great day!

    1. Happy Monday to you as well. Hope the heat wave isn’t too bad and the humidity stays as low as possible. Maybe I should have featured a penguins cartoon today to help folks on the East coast and Midwest to feel better.

      Yes, the House pony has the whole relation thing down pat. He cracks me up when he crashes on the sofa. His love of pillows continues. May the AC bring some temperature civility and you have a pawsome Monday despite the heat. Hugs and tail wags.

      1. Yes, on the penguins 😅

        I love pillows too, Wilson!
        Thanks! By Friday, we should get some relief and rain! I am making it. I’m getting my hair cut today, which will help. It gets so thick.
        Happy Tuesday! 😊 Hugs and belly rubs.

        1. Enjoy your haircut…it always improves the way I feel (and look). I swear Wilson is the Martha Stewart of pillows. He loves them as much as he hates squirrels.

    1. Let’s hope it’s both! LOL Happy Monday. I know you love flamingos and thought specifically of you when I found that smile. 🦩🦩🦩

    1. Thanks, Lulu…that’s a pretty interesting song for a Monday. We liked it! Happy Monday.

    1. Thanks, Kate. He slays me whenever he’s chill-axin on the sofa. The boy knows how to be comfortable. Happy Monday.

  6. We had a very cool weekend and the temps are going to go up starting today. I’m not a fan of the heat. It could be 80 degrees all the time and I would be happy. Wilson is most handsome.

    I linked this post to Awww Mondays.

    Have a fabulous day and week, my friend. A big hug to you and lots of cooling scritches to Wilson. ♥

    1. Thanks Sandee. I’m looking forward to a cool down. It’s started getting cloudy…that’s a good sign and hopefully a bit of moisture will fall this afternoon. Have a wagnificent Monday!

  7. Ha, cute!
    Most of the US and lower Canada are under heat advisories today, ugh. Close to 90º here already by 10:30 am. We worked earlier for about 45 minutes when it was in the upper 70s (though very humid) and got drenched with sweat… that’s it for the day, methinks!

    1. I really empathize with folks in humid climes…while ours was miserable, at least it was a ‘dry heat.’ Stay hydrated and don’t work too hard in the garden. Happy Monday.

      1. Outdoor work is off for the next few days. It’s like January’s cold spells where you can’t go out for long, but for opposite reasons. 🥵🥶

    1. Thanks, Paulette. It seems like we were just ringing in the New Year yesterday. Glad you liked today’s smile. Have a terrific Monday.

  8. Haha…..🤓, nothing like a good pun to begin the week. And Mr. Wilson looks pretty comfy and cool. That sweet boy has got some long legs too. Fingers crossed for your cool down. Nothing like a little summer rain to freshen things up too. Have a good week at the ranch!

    1. Glad you enjoyed it, Mike! Happy Monday. We’re hoping the cool temps this morning are a good sign of what today is going to look like. We’re so over the heat.

  9. Cute cartoon! Heat is going to be high 90’s with high humidity for the next four days here in PA. Ugh. Midday potty breaks will be in the back yard on the grass, and they will be short!! Next week’s predicted temps are in mid to 80’s, which, at the moment, sounds a lot better, though I’m sure I won’t care for it anyway.

    1. Thanks. Yikes, so sorry to hear that forecast-at least we only had the high temps, not the humidity. Stay safe & hydrated this week!

  10. I love it! The Wilson coquettish look, the fact your heat wave is supposed to break later, and the flamingo putting its foot down! I’d love to be able to watch that argument! 🥰

    Have a great day! I think our heat wave is just starting – it’s been hot but so far bearable but looks like today will be UNbearable.

    1. Thanks. Sadly my shutter wasn’t quick enough to capture his head down, eyes closed. It was a cuter photo. But when I saw how he was embracing the pillows, I thought “way to go big guy-make the most of a hot day.” At least I convinced him to stop laying so close to me. Nothing like a hot day and a dog was feels the need to smother you with his fur coat. 🙂 Happy Pink Flamingo Monday! 🦩

    1. Thanks, Carole. The boy definitely has mastered the art of relaxation. Wishing you a great Monday.

  11. Life in Florida (23 years) enjoyed the “real ones”, very pretty … but the plastic pinks in yards: squawk, horrors! Lucky you, our hots today go up, up and up in the days ahead (share those coping skills, Wilson, no fair keeping them all to yourself …). Oh, okay, eat more pecan sandies? We can do that …

    1. We hope the hots aren’t too bad for you-try to stay as cool as you can. Flamingos are such fascinating birds-I’ve only seen them in zoos and they just are so entertaining. Happy Monday-enjoy an extra Pecan Sandie for us!

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