A long time ago, I went to visit my friend Paula in Pennsylvania. We decided to take a trip to the Statue of Liberty. 
On the way we found a vending machine that dispenses bait. I had never seen one of those before and I have never seen one since. These kids are all grown up now! Jack is in college and Peyton is out of college and working now. Wow time flies.
It was an amazing experience, one I will never forget.
We have a lot of wildlife in our neighborhood. Someone actually spotted a deer. We are considered in town so, it seems really weird but it was their neighborhood first, just a hundred years ago. We have raccoons and possums a plenty. We also have hawks. I am mesmerized by them. Their beauty in flight is amazing. So, one afternoon one landed on the basketball hoop in my front yard. 
I grabbed my phone, the photos aren’t great but you get the idea.
But as he flew away… he flew right into my neighbors front window, but he was fine. He shook it off and was off again!
I love summer! Summer brings us super yummy veggies, corn, zucchini, lima beans, lady peas but my absolute favorite is TOMATOES. I eat tomatoes every day. I love them. When they first ripen I will make the tomato sandwich and maybe even a BLT. Tonight I had to go with the Caprese salad. 
Tomato on thick slice of fresh mozzarella, a few pieces of basil under the tomatoes and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. This is heaven in every bite! But then here comes the topper. The salmon….
Alaska King Salmon, not farmed salmon. You put a bite of the salmon in olive oil and balsamic vinegar and tomato juice. Life is great!
Happy Friday to all! Enjoy the beach and grab a beer!
**Photo by Mandy Disher; text box added by Natalie; collage by Natalie
About 5 years ago, my niece and nephew shucking corn at our beach weekend.
The first Sublime opened about 20 minutes from me near Georgia Tech. I read the reviews and knew I had to go try. They have an amazing assortment. 
They have a Smores, Reeses cup, Red Velvet etc.
I loved every single doughnut I tried. But my favorite is the A-Town Bavarian Cream doughnut. 
This is the BEST DOUGHNUT IN ATLANTA.
The best thing though is they opened one near me (or maybe that is not so good). Oh and they are open 24/7.
Staycation Atlanta 