Talking About It Tuesdays #35

I feel like I have said this every single month this year but man, that month just flew by! All 3 of my boys are back to school (well Ian is still working full time and squeezing in his school on weekends and evenings-- thank goodness for online classes!).  Evan and I decided to hold off just a bit on his homeschooling classes while he settles in on driving and taking his college course. I'm perfectly fine with starting sometime after labor day. 

We had another wonderful turnout for the party last week so thank you all! We had a few new faces again this week and I am just loving watching this community grow. 



The link with the most views from last week's party: 

A Fun Thing From Friday by Overflowing with Thankfulness



A few that caught my eye:

Italy 2024- Part 4- On the Way to Lombardy by Pure Nature- But Not Only- Photos From Home and More


Porch #146 12 Wedding Day Snapshots by Grace & Space



This party will remain open until the weekend.  My hope is that everyone will share all sorts of wonderful posts: travel, recipes, how to's, crafting ideas, and more.  Anything that is family friendly is welcome; even old posts that you'd like to get some new views.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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  1. Maria RineerAugust 27, 2024 at 6:47 AM

    Back to school is here it sounds like! Thanks for the link up! I will finally have a post to share. Have a great Tuesday!

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    1. Joanne August 27, 2024 at 6:51 PM

      Thank you for joining us today! You can always link up older posts too.

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  2. NatashaAugust 27, 2024 at 6:52 AM

    I fully support starting school after Labour Day! And thanks for hosting :)

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  3. Heather{Our Life In a Click}August 27, 2024 at 7:25 AM

    August is going way too quickly, it already feels like summer is over!! Kids aren't back to school around here yet but it will be soon. Enjoy your last few days of the month. I'm excited about fall too but wish summer would slow down!

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    1. Joanne August 27, 2024 at 6:51 PM

      Yes, I love fall but I'm just fine with summer slowing down.

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  4. Amy JohnsonAugust 27, 2024 at 7:30 AM

    Summer always ends too quickly! Thanks for the party.

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  5. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasAugust 27, 2024 at 7:51 AM

    Joanne,
    Thanks so much for dropping by!! It was a nice cool week here last week and I got a lot of yard work done but now we are looking at 90 for the next 2 days until the temps. drop again...Looking forward to Fall...
    Thanks so much for hosting this wonderful party!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links!! I hope you are having a great week!!
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

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    1. Joanne August 27, 2024 at 6:52 PM

      It is nice getting outside more with the cooler temps.

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  6. mireilleAugust 27, 2024 at 8:12 AM

    Time is flying so the boys and I realized we wanted to go to the pool a few times before it closes for the season: we went last night and will go tomorrow night. I might just go for lunch by myself today. I am looking forward to fall things. We have been back in school 3 1/2 weeks already!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. Joanne August 27, 2024 at 6:53 PM

      Most schools up here just have a couple of day before labor day to ease kids back into it.

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  7. Linda StollAugust 27, 2024 at 8:55 AM

    My youngest grandkiddos are starting high school this week. Where did the years go?

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  8. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!August 27, 2024 at 9:41 AM

    Joanne, thanks so much for the link-up! I love the wedding day photo...those are the ones we look at decades later, and they still bring a smile. Melynda @scratchmadefood!

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    1. Joanne August 27, 2024 at 6:53 PM

      Absolutely! You could tell that it was such a fun wedding.

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  9. SlabsAugust 27, 2024 at 12:06 PM

    Thank you for hosting, Joanne. Happy Tuesday.
    My entries this week are numbered #34+35
    Hope you will join/share M-Sat at https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/

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  10. MandyJoyLoves♥August 27, 2024 at 12:59 PM

    I loved reading about Jennifer's tattoo!

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  11. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiAugust 27, 2024 at 1:05 PM

    This summer seemed to go by too fast! Our weather is already getting much cooler at night and I can feel fall in the air. Nest wishes to your sons for the new school year!

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    1. Joanne August 27, 2024 at 6:54 PM

      We definitely can feel it here too and our nights are getting very cool already.

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  12. Nancy 's Fashion StyleAugust 27, 2024 at 4:36 PM

    The older we get, the faster it goes. Bweh!

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  13. Soma @ InkTorrents.comAugust 27, 2024 at 4:48 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting!! I really liked when school started after labor day.

    -Soma

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    1. Joanne August 27, 2024 at 6:54 PM

      You're welcome! I did too... I honestly don't get why we start 2-3 days before it.

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  14. PaulaShort August 27, 2024 at 7:04 PM

    Happy Tuesday Joanne!! Thanks' so much for another great party. I'm sitting at #44&45 this week.
    Sending have a great week wishes your way.

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  15. Gail Is This Mutton?August 28, 2024 at 2:21 AM

    It's great that the link up continues to grow! Congrats Joanne.

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  16. Life Images by Jill, West AustraliaAugust 28, 2024 at 3:20 AM

    I am enjoying being a part of your link-up. Thankyou so much. Enjoy the rest of your week. School can wait a bit!

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  17. Lisa HowelerAugust 28, 2024 at 1:31 PM

    My son is attending a tech school and only has two subjects to finish this year -- for his senior year -- so we are starting after Labor Day too. He started at the tech school last week. I still have to get his books for English, which will include Beowulf and Shakespeare this year. eek. Pray for me! lol!

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    1. Joanne August 29, 2024 at 5:40 AM

      Prayers sent! I never covered Shakespeare in our homeschool because I really did not enjoy his work at all when I was in high school... and then felt much better when my son (who attended high school!) didn't either.

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  18. ViolettaAugust 28, 2024 at 2:15 PM

    I am late dear Joanne because I had fixed your link from the last week LOL. So here I am. I wish you a wonderful time...the boys a sucsessful beginning of school. I and I thank you for the mentioning of my post of our way to Lombardia.
    All the best
    Violetta

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  19. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenAugust 28, 2024 at 10:15 PM

    I can’t believe that summer is almost over! How nice to wait until after Labor Day to start your homeschooling up. Have a great weekend and thank you for hosting, Joanne.

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  20. csuhpat1August 29, 2024 at 10:56 AM

    Yes it is going by faster. We are ending week two at the middle school that I teach at. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.

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    1. Joanne August 29, 2024 at 3:01 PM

      I hope the school year goes well for you and your students.

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