From Blue Suede to Horseshoes

I began the week wearing my imaginery blue suede shoes on our way to Memphis or should I say just south of there, but before long I was looking all over for horseshoes. Why?...I like a puzzle...a hunt...a mission! I have always wanted to do it all by myself! No hints, no "you're getting warmer", no "let me help you"! The greatest part of a puzzle is the process, not necessarily the finished product. Oh, there is always satisfaction when all is said and done, but the process...what joy, what excitement!

So we were on the hunt! Germantown, a lovely suburb on the east side of Memphis, is an inevitable destination any time I visit my daughter that lives just south of Memphis. We always have a need desire to visit Hobby Lobby that is located in beautiful Germantown. As we made our way across town, I became fascinated with the painted horses that adorn the corners, intersections and remote hiding places of Germantown. It was like looking for Waldo. As we turned each page corner, our eyes searched for yet another painted horse.

There is a gift horse....



...a mirrored horse...



...a music horse...



...a flowered horse...



...and a horse in a horse...



From what I understand there are 21 horses in all that were auctioned off for charity and placed in locations to be enjoyed by many. I certainly did...the hunt kept our eyes open and our car making U-turns on a dime when a horse was sighted. Who would have thought that a trip to Hobby Lobby would have given so much enjoyment? Well, every trip to Hobby Lobby brings enjoyment, especially those 80% off aisles!

Before we returned to Texas, there was some landscaping to do...



another trip to Hobby Lobby for these...



and one more chance to wear my imaginary blue suede shoes...a photo moment at Graceland...



...and as always, I can't wait to go back for a visit and a meal at Cafe 51 (as good as Sunday Dinners).

If the shoe fits, wear it well!