Circle Pines KOA
Williams, AZ
August 3, 2025
Once again, we turned the page on the calendar and August begins. But before we get settled into the last full month of summer, I wanted to share a few photos from July that didn't get posted. I almost called this post Grandma Hobbies. I read an article that these hobbies include crafting, cooking, and/or enjoying nature.
The article stated there has been a resurgence in sewing, knitting, gardening, and birdwatching. These are just a few hobbies mentioned on a long list of granny era hobbies that keep our minds busy and soothes the soul. A survey referred to in the article revealed that a majority of young folks between 18 and 28 have acquired at least one grandma hobby. Kudos for them!
It seems a discovery has been made that that these activities might just be the best kept secret to better mental health. Being a Gigi, and having friends that are grandmas, we can all agree to these benefits. Felting, knitting, gardening, and long drives in the middle of nowhere looking for the "wonders of nature" are only a few of the activities I enjoy reading about in the blog-o-sphere. Hobbies we all began before we were grandmas and continue to enjoy.
Birdwatching is one of my favorite things to do!
July ended on a beautiful note...we had a monsoon storm that rolled in about 5:30. I am not sure if the 104 degrees had anything to do with the intensity, but it was so wonderful. It rained and rained. Lucy and I went from window to window and front yard to backyard to watch and enjoy. The rains were accompanied by frequent lightening strikes, winds and flash flooding.
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| A storm cloud over our neighbor's home across the street... |
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| The sunset from the front yard a couple of hours later... |
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| And the last sunset in July from the backyard... |
Friday dawned with vaca plans...a nice getaway to the mountains and Saturday the wheels were rolling.
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| Next door neighbors ! |
The KOA isn't called Circle Pines for nothing. I love the pines, especially long-leaf pines.
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| Reminds me of Georgia... |
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| Lucy discovered pine cones... |
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| A very tired little puppy... |
Stay tuned. Until next time,
HAPPY TRAILS!
