Linger Moments ~ No. 1

lin·ger

/ˈliNGɡər/

verb

1. to stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave.

You know those moments: the ones often catching you by surprise, causing you to pause a little longer than perhaps intended.  Whether your upcoming weekend is one filled with activities or a weekend in which the only thing on the agenda is relaxation, you are invited to take a moment to linger before heading to the end of the week.

1. Young House Love Has a Podcast

Sunday's Instagram story featured some background noise of a newly discovered podcast: Young House Love Has a Podcast. Along with many of you, I've been a fan of Sherry & John Petersik for quite a while and have been inspired by not only all of their home renovations and decorations (if you have not yet done so, check out younghouselove.com), but also how dang successful their blog is. They're both fun, down-to-earth people and it's really no surprise I've been binge-listening their new podcast. Check it out- it's seriously awesome and even features a game-show segment. Day. Made.

2. Smith Gilbert Gardens' 6th Annual Hummingbird Banding

This may be news for some of you, but Chris and I are old souls and L-O-V-E bird watching. We also dislike squirrel's breaking out bird feeders, so have taken a bit of break from our seed-beaked friends to pay more attention to our figure-8 winging friends. We've attended multiple classes (see, I told you we were old souls!), and Chris actually attending the 3rd annual Hummingbird Banding event at this same location. It's pretty cool (or so I've heard): professionals catch the hummingbirds, put a tee-tiny identification band on one of feet, and then observers (such as my then two year old daughter) get to release them back into the wild. Last time this happened, I had another commitment and wasn't able to join in the festivities. This time, we had the date on our calendar way in advance and already have our tickets purchased. This event takes place TOMORROW (9-10-16) at 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw, Georgia, from 8:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.

3. Happy Birthday, Otis Redding!

Who doesn't like this Georgia born boy?  His short 26-year life was tragically cut short, just three days before his hit "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay."  Click on the title above (and skip to minute 33) for an interview with his son, Otis Redding III.