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I usually have to worry about the cats shredding toilet paper. The good news is that at least the roomba will clean up her own mess #easilyamused #toiletpaperisgold #roomba #roombadventures https://www.instagram.com/p/CEHqmtlBwDj/?igshid=esp2rd5ih0vt

Omigod, it's delicious. Can't even tell the replacements are there. If I make it again, I'll totally switch out the sugar #blackberries #cobbler #healthierchoices #backhome #whatscookinginkentucky #kentucky https://www.instagram.com/p/CEF0gjqhAXm/?igshid=rnya3blkowgu

Welp, despite my best intentions, there was absolutely NO way I could eat $20 of blackberries before they went bad. I could have, like a much more level-headed friend recommended, frozen them for my smoothies. Honestly, though, blackberries make smoothies look really….unappealing. Another friend of mine mentioned blackberry pie, which offended the Kentucky in me. I have never, ever heard of blackberry pie until I moved to Ohio. So, what’s gal from nowhere Kentucky to do with an ton of blueberries?  Well, she pulls out the ol’ “What’s Cooking in Kentucky” cookbook and use a REAL recipe.  I did try to healthy it up a bit by switching out the whole milk with almond milk and half the sugar with monk fruit…guess we’ll have to see what happens…  #blackberries #cobbler #healthierchoices #backhome #whatscookinginkentucky #kentucky https://www.instagram.com/p/CEFLYYGBUy5/?igshid=1860clo6h0j6n

After leaving Jerusalem Ridge, we stopped by the Rosine Cemetery to pay respects at the final resting place of Bill Monroe and many other talented musicians. It was really neat all the fiddles carved into the stones. I also came across a lot of homemade markers as well that reminded me of my own ancestors. When you're poor and/or live in a holler, you make do with what you got. #billmonroe #monroehomestead #jerusalemridge #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #musicislife #kentucky #kentuckyheritage #roadsideamerica #roadsideamericana #supportlocal #backroads #backroads #travelUSA  #roadtrip #roadtripper #ontheroad #usroadtrip #travel #roadsidehistory #insearchofquirk #americanhistory #followingmybliss (at Rosine, Kentucky) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEDYjbzhN0I/?igshid=183kk8vyg9q8l

If you want to actually ENJOY cardio, perhaps you should join me @team_jeff_line_dancing If nothing else we'll have a good time! #linedance #linedancing #linedancecardio #cardio #gotrhythm #mytribe (at Team Jeff Line Dancing - Northgate Mall) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEAnoM4BV9n/?igshid=yicm2rc2uat0

Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to mark a couple of other things off my bucket list, one of them being the Monroe Homestead, the Birthplace of Bluegrass Music. Ironically, it wasn't until I left Kentucky that I developed an appreciation for the unique sound. The sign in front of the house reads, "The Monroe Homeplace has been called the most musical home in America. It is not only the birthplace of three famous musicians, it is also the birthplace of the American musical form known today as Bluegrass. After farm shores were done, the home was a magnet that drew local traditional musicians including Bill’s legendary Uncle Pen. In the summer the music and dancing took place on the porch or in the yard. In the cooler months furniture was moved outside and square dances were held in the home. There has been so much music played in the home that the fibers of the wood actually changed in response to the vibrations. The end result is that the home has become a musical instrument itself. It is believed that this is the original home site of the first Monroes who arrived here from Virginia in 1832. Bill was born in a log cabin on this site in 1911. The log cabin was destroyed by fire when he was five years old. This framed house was built on the same spot around the original sandstone chimney. The Monroe homeplace was restored by the Bill Monroe Foundation in 2001." I wish I could have stayed longer... #billmonroe #monroehomestead #jerusalemridge #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #musicislife #kentucky #kentuckyheritage #roadsideamerica #roadsideamericana #supportlocal #backroads #backroads #travelUSA  #roadtrip #kitsch #roadsideoddities #roadtripper #ontheroad #usroadtrip #travel #roadsidehistory #insearchofquirk #americankitsch #americanhistory #followingmybliss (at Monroe Homestead) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD_rsVyB0Fi/?igshid=yc20clxcxxv6

Did yoga @truefreedomrecoveryyoga today and look! My little bitmoji did too!! #itsthelittlethings #itsthejourney #yogaishard #suitupshowup #dontgrowinmycomfortzone #ineedanap (at True Freedom Recovery Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD9TqBIhJNR/?igshid=lzf23lsrd46s

Hartford, KY... Home of 2000 Happy People & a few soreheads #roadsideamerica #roadsideamericana #supportlocal #backroads #backroads #travelUSA #roadtrip #kitsch #roadsideoddities #roadtripper #ontheroad #usroadtrip #travel #roadsidehistory #insearchofquirk #americankitsch #followingmybliss (at Hartford, Kentucky) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD4R-N1hRCZ/?igshid=5oggnxybp2i8

Pit stop last night on my way to visit my bro. Denied yet again, @butt_drugs_inc closed 5 minutes before I got there... Maybe some day, a gal can dream #roadsideamerica #roadsideamericana #supportlocal #backroads #backroads #roadtrip #kitsch #roadsideoddities #roadtripper #ontheroad #usroadtrip #travel #roadsidehistory #insearchofquirk #americankitsch #followingmybliss (at Butt Drugs, Inc.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD4AJw3BmfH/?igshid=1enefmyvr1ngf

11 years ago, I was in a dark place mentally, spiritually and physically. Thank you to those who showed the way to the light. You da real VIP! #sunnysideoflife #lifeisgood #progressnotperfection #blessed #followingthepath https://www.instagram.com/p/CDhBO0TBahP/?igshid=18rcli0bhpw4p

Sunrise over the lake. Not a bad way to start the day #sunrise #sunrise_and_sunsets #morningwalk #nature #greatparksofhamiltoncounty #calm https://www.instagram.com/p/CDgjF4vhF4n/?igshid=ru0ixc9due12

Walked/worked out in the rain for the first time today and actually enjoyed it! The rain got a little heavy at the end, but we made it! Kudos to my intrepid friend, Peggy that joined me! #walking #squats #rainworkout #nowineedanap https://www.instagram.com/p/CDRgseoBFSi/?igshid=1ljat8xnky17b

Finally made it to my first drum circle and did so with a totally open mind and heart. It was an amazing experience. The best part was watching my friend, Lori just be. I try to think of more of a description but frankly, she just was and it was beautiful. #drumcircle #drumcircles #justbe #rhythm #openmindopenheart (at Mt. Echo Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDNWgEFBRZM/?igshid=3iqar2fv01j2

Learning a new dance is always fun!! #linedance #linedancing #lovetodance #linedancecardio #cardio (at Team Jeff Line Dancing - Tri-County Mall) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDM-BoCh69J/?igshid=hpswvzom35ki

FINALLY put the final touches on my most recent project... KITTY CITY,made from reclaimed pallets and carpet remnants, it was definitely challenging. Gracie is hiding on the left but she approves #cattree #kittens #cats #catsofinstagram #coronaproject #woodworkingproject https://www.instagram.com/p/CDMxb5XBnU0/?igshid=1cykovthbfcig

Is this not the most handsome boy on the planet?!?! #catsareawesome #catsofinstagram #humancatbed https://www.instagram.com/p/CDFni5tB5yI/?igshid=5fqe1ugtz5gh

The good thing about gyms running at 25-50% capacity is that no one is close to enough to to hear me hollar "Regulatorrrrrsssss! Mount up!" when I I get on the machines... #legday #planetfitnesstour2020 #norestforthewicked #lifedoesntstop #legpress #socialfitnessing (at Planet Fitness) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC_3_w2B1Ns/?igshid=juawzrmjzqp4