Thursday, December 23, 2010

Christmas Thoughts

This time of the year and the REASON for this season gives me the power to deal with things in my life. No one can take away or spoil the wonderful gift I got from God. CHRIST IS BORN. PROMISE IS FULFILLED.
I wish everyone a Merry Christmas!

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Big Wind Results

Well we got the snow and then the wind. The wind put a foot high drift in front of my door so I couldn't get out of my house. Then it put a four foot drift over my furnace vent pipes so my furnace stopped working. The cold is here and only going to get worse. Moving air can be a problem at least when its moving at 30 miles an hour. But help was close by. My neighbor shoveled the drifts away and furnace man told me to check those vent pipes. I am looking for a little boredom right now.

Saturday, December 11, 2010

HERMIT TIME

Well its official hermit time. With 12 or more inches of snow and drop in temperature coming today and tomorrow, I am hermit. One of my grandchildren reminded me of the backwards day today is. 12-11-10. One of my great grand daughters call and wanted to know about the snow. She told me she loves playing in the snow. Don't think she understood why I don't like doing that.

Wednesday, December 08, 2010

Frustration And Results

I have been frustrated by my bed being near a window that leaves cold air in. During the night I decided that I would not sleep in my bed where it was another night. So this morning I started to move furniture in my bedroom. Only problem the two rugs I had in my bedroom would not allow me to move furniture without wadding up and making the move almost impossible. Legs on the bed wadded rugs. Then the computer wires got wadded up in the biggest rug. I had to lift up each leg of the computer stand and wad up the rug more trying to keep wires where they belonged. As you can tell I manage to move every thing bed,night stand and computer. I have the biggest rug still wadded up against the wall and it will stay there for awhile. I sometimes wonder why I start these things but when there is no one around to help YOU DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO.
Could it have gone easier with help sure but there was none.

Tuesday, December 07, 2010

Test Yuk & Family

Today I had an ultra sound of my kidneys-1 1/2 hours long. But it went well. I am tired and really ultra sounds are not that bad but your thoughts can do you in. I started to think of my first born who didn't survive because he had no kidneys. But God is good and I know it.
I spent time with my son and his grand daughter last night and this morning. While I was at doctor my son and ggd went to do my wash for me. I am blessed.

Sunday, December 05, 2010

Cold Times Are Here

Checked out what my F. degrees register in C. degrees. I admit I have forgotten how to change readings. It wasn't any better. My weather for the next 36 hours will be between -6 and -9C.
But I know I will be thinking this is warm in a month or so. Isn't it amazing how we adjust or try to-to something we can do nothing about. Just stay inside our homes. No outside activities for me because I am not sure I could put on enough clothes to stay warm. Hermit time is coming up.

Saturday, December 04, 2010

Cupboards

Mine were getting pretty bare at least for me. I am of the old generation that went thru some rough times and feels like there needs to be food in the cupboards and cleaning supplies available. Don't need new clothes or things but need to know there is food. I think there are
many people, young people feeling that way now with no jobs or prospects. They were sailing high but have fallen down to earth. I only hope this ends soon, but with them learning things are not the most important. A roof over your head and food to eat out beats all the other things.

Friday, December 03, 2010

Soup Or Not Quite Stew ?

You know sometimes when you make soup you get fooled. This morning I started a pot of soup and I started out with a good batch of broth first. When I started to add to the broth I didn't stop. I now have a pot of stewp. Too thick for soup and too thin for stew. Important thing it taste good. I find it difficult to make small amount of soup. That's all right since the next day it has more flavor. This is the weather for it regardless if it is soup,stew or stewp.

Wednesday, December 01, 2010

60 years

Thats a long time. Yesterday my sister celebrated being married for 60 years and she and my brother in law went out for supper on a date. I think that is wonderful and in this age it isn't done too often. Love to you Betty and Bob.

Saturday, November 27, 2010

ICE And No Shopping

Well, we got the storm. Snow and ice that has me in my house. I could not have gone shopping if I wanted to. My porch has a coating of snow and ice and I don't trust myself to go on it. It is supposed to warm up a little and if it melts I will be able to get to my shovel and salt. They are all in the back yard and I have my back door blocked. So I will have to walk around my house to get them. An adventure for sure.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

News

Well it has been an interesting few day. Monday I get company ; son,his fiance, and two great grand kids 5 yr.old boy and 3 yr.old girl. Interesting evening, 3 year old didn't want to go to bed and kept coming down stairs. On the third trip I took her into my room and turned on computer. Christmas music didn't settle her down so i switch to showing her saved pictures on my computer. Success she settle down and went to bed.
In morning I had to go to doctor so we left early enough to go to do my laundry first. Then off to doctor. I accomplished another pill to take and an appointment for another test. Easy test so I agreed--an ultra sound of my kidneys. I know they are working. Joy! Joy! Went to get my meds and then finally lunch. I'm tired. Son tired since he has had to keep the kids occupied for the whole morning. So I only did a small amount of shopping while they all sat in car.
When we got to my house he had to jump start my car to get it in yard. With snow coming it can't be on the street. He checked to see how much propane I had -don't want to be with out heat. They then headed home.
This morning a friend from church came over and took me to get my mail and a few more things at the store. Then we went for lunch.
This has been an interesting week but has shown me that I have so much to be Thankful for. Too bad we don't have Thanksgiving Day all over this world.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Brrr

This morning it is 22F outside but with the wind it feels like 12F outside. I hope the venison tastes good. To go out and sit to wait for that deer or even take part in a drive in the woods all I can say is Brrrr. Of course, there are people that hunt for the joy of hunting and donate the deer to a food pantry for food for the needy. They should be thanked.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Peace and Quiet

Hunting season starts in the morning and peace and quiet are gone for nine days. Today there were hunters sighting their guns because you could hear them shooting. It is amazing how this country town gets busy. I am glad I live a couple of blocks from main street. It will be interesting to see how many deer are taken this season. The color of the week is Blase Orange. I hope this is a great but also safe season.

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Soup Day

It was cold and wet. It was a day to stay put. Dampness doesn't help my ankle either. So it was a soup day-not just open a can day though. Soup kettle on the stove and go to work. Peal,cut and spice and let it simmer. No can -can give you the pleasure of homemade soup. While your out in the kitchen you might as well clean your coffee pot. So get the vinegar out and put it in the pot add water and let it go. (Not what you would call hard work) but it is something DONE.
Did I work hard today-NO. Go back to the first two sentences of this post. It was still a good day. Have a great and blessed week.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Good Four Generation Day.

Today was a busy wonderful day for me. I did what I needed to do and traveled a couple of hundred miles during the day with the help of my son. I also spent time with a grandson and a granddaughter. Also I spent time with my 3 year old great granddaughter and time with my great grandson who is going to be one year old in a couple of weeks. The little ones were so happy and smiley. I am tired but feel so blessed to spend time with them and still do the mundane things like grocery shopping and getting a haircut. The my ggd and I shared lunch. She is a cutie and knows it. When I put onion rings on her plate she wanted me to give my son some to.
My laundry got done to and I wasn't sure when I would feel like getting it put away after I came home but it is done and I am going to bed.

Sunday, November 07, 2010

New Week

The start of a new week brings hope that it will be a good week for all of us. We made it thru last week now it is time to see if we can make this one better.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Today

Today I spent time with my son and one of my greatgrands. A 3 year old little doll. She already goes thru clothes racks and puts things she likes in the cart. I had fun watching her eat an ice cream cone.

Friday, October 29, 2010

What a Storm.?

There are all kinds of storms I found out this week. Weather related or storms caused by peoples' actions. I had to deal with both You have to go with the flow and make the best of it. I am hoping for all the storms to die down soon. The man made storms are the hardest to deal with even if you are not in the middle of it.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Talk Is Cheap

Well I said I was going to a warm bed in a warm house last night and the power went out till 3 this afternoon. Yesterday was full of bad news and less than perfect things happened but my furnace is running and I have a cup of hot coffee. YEA! :)

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Day Lost I Won

Well a day can only be so bad BUT when it tries to be badder (sorry) My spirit rears its head and I start smiling and say OH JOY. I was getting ready for bed when I just touch a clothes rack in my bedroom and it tipped over dropping all my clothes on the floor. Sometimes you just have to laugh. This has not been a good day but I made it thru and I am going to bed soon in a warm bed in a warm house. SO THERE!

Thankful

Did you ever have a day where the only good thing you could be thankful for---- is it only lasts 24 hours? Today is trying to be that day!

Monday, October 25, 2010

I'm Still Around.

Know it's been a long time since I posted and you might be sorry I came back.
I am wondering why so many people complain about the people around them giving them grief. Can't they find different people to hang around. Are they sure they are not giving grief?
I know the golden rule....Do unto others what you want done to you. To have a friend be a friend.
I am seeing to much of this --My way or the highway. I am always right. I'll do my job the way I want to and I hate dealing with people.
Thats my rant for the day. I'll stop and not discuss the election because that rant would take me too long.
Hope you all have a great week.

Sunday, August 08, 2010

Rambling Going Going Gone

Hope you all have many good days. I am closing my blog. I may check out a few blogs.

Wednesday, August 04, 2010

Busy Day

Today was a day for multi-tasking. Started by going to the doctor-having good discussion and getting my meds changed. Then went to do laundry and my son dropped off RX for new meds. Finished laundry and went to store to pick up meds and do some shopping. Then went to get something to eat. Then off to grocery store for a few things. Then home with a piece that son had picked up while I was at doctor. He finished the job that was started last week. Sat for a little while then decided to get grass cut because I had a neighbor to start the mower. I fixed it so I don't have to hold both handles all the time with a strap that I picked up at another store while my clothes were drying at laundremat.
My laundry is not all put away, my grass is not all cut and I haven't finished setting up my meds the new way. BUT I am done for the day. Anything I do now would take twice as long and not be all right. If there is no rapture tonight tomorrow is another day.

Friday, July 30, 2010

Neighbor Came Home

Neighbor in next block came home so I asked him to start mower. One pull and it started. He said I could use his but I brought mine up to his house and he started it. I ran out of steam and mower ran out of gas so I staggered into house, drank a bottle of water,rested and then filled mower. I asked him if he had one more pull so with no trouble he had my mower running and I managed to finish everything. I am so tired and I don't plan on doing anything for the rest of the day.

Why Can't I Do It?

I'm near tears and why- I can't start my mower. I want to be able to cut grass. I have the mower,gas and time to do it but the mower won't start for me. It is maddening and frustrating and all I want to do is scream. What's the use of caring when you can't to do anything about it. I guess this yard is going to be a hayfield.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Home Now A Garage.

Today my son and I went up and bought construction supplies for a new cover over septic tank area.
We took back roads and I went to places I had not seen for years. While driving thru the town where I first lived up here in late 60s my son said "Our house is now a garage". I said I wanted to see it so he drove over to it. I was shocked and amazed how small it was. The porch was removed and some more had to be taken off. There were alot of memories for this widow with 4 young boys. Now the boys are men and I am a great grandma but it was sad to see a garage instead of a home. Then we went home.
My son suggested that I invite someone over for coffee and sit out front while he was in back yard. He said if there was something in the house he needed he could get it. And he did.
A sad and glad day.

Monday, July 26, 2010

Done

It is finished. What I have learned today- Don't go on Monday unless you want to wait. Make sure you talk to tech before she tries to get your blood. Let her know the best way for her to be successful. I did and she use the smallest needle but still had difficulty. Two spots on my right arm were poked but after multiple tries the blood flowed. I filled all the tubes needed.
So it was a good day.

Lab Work

It is a needed thing but I don't like it. First fasting- I like my morning coffee. Then waiting to go and then waiting to be called. Then the fun begins-trying to get blood. I have little veins that roll. (I know I should be glad I still have veins) There is only one spot on my right arm. I have to drink water until I feel like I am sloshing so they can get it. I have had as many as three people try in one day. I am hoping it goes well today. It was so much worse when I didn't drink water like crazy. I wish the labs would find a better place to get blood. I know I have it but don't give it up too easy. Maybe today I will have a good draw.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Mower Fixed

The mower is fixed and the man that fixed it even delivered it. I didn't have to have my son come back to my house since he was here for lunch with his group. My 3 year old ggd ate seconds and my 5 year old ggs said it was yukkie but he liked it. Even my 1 1/2 year old ggs ate it. Its been a long time since I fixed scalloped potatoes and ham.
The meal went well and the mower is fixed so I had a good day and my front lawn got mowed. The neighbors also cut grass so our part of town is looking good. I love the fact that people around here care how things look.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Sure Its Bright And Sunny

This afternoon my son came over to see if he could fix my mower. No luck so he loaded it in his truck and we headed for the next town 9 miles away. Like the tittle says bright and sunny so lets go. We had gone about 8 miles and we are caught in a down pour with pea size hail. We pull into the yard and the man runs out. I stay in the truck;man moves his vehicle and puts other things away while it continues to pour. Son finally comes and takes mower off the truck and parks it in man's yard. We have to get windows clear so he can see. When he can see we back up with my window open for clear view of the road. We pull out and the road is flooded and the truck has 6 foot wake on both sides of truck. We keep going and suddenly we can't see anything but water. We have to keep going so not to be rear ended. Then we hydro plane. Rain finally stops and when we make it home it is bright and sunny. It didn't do anything while we were gone. Interesting way to spend a day-NOT. Weather is powerful!!!

Lawn Mowers

Last week when someone cut my back yard for me they said that my mower was great and they really liked it. I was feeling good since I had bought it used and I could start it. On Monday I got gas so I could cut my front yard. It was hot out so I could only do a little at a time. I didn't even get the side of my house done and the mower that I was so happy with wouldn't run. Had a neighbor that tried to start it and it wouldn't run for him either. I am getting to the point that I don't like lawns. Yesterday I fixed the computer problem and now the lawn mower goes. I am longing for a day when nothing falls apart.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Internet Connection

For some reason my internet connection disappears each time that I shut off computer. I can get it back. When the icon is gone I have to find a way to get connected. It is getting me ------
and I like to take it and do not nice things to it.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Replays

I have been thinking of replays not of sport action but of how we live our life. What if at the end of the day, it was played in front of us. How much would change,what we said and what we did?
How many people would we want to see the replay?

Thursday, July 08, 2010

Gray Hair

When my eldest son visited I was amazed at the man that left the car. He had a gray beard and gray hair. It is amazing how they grow old when you don't see them for awhile. I talk to him very often on the phone but it has been at least a year since I have seen him. If I am remembering correctly. Another son was up the end of March. My other long distance son I haven't seen for over a year and then it was very brief. The last son I see almost each week. He doesn't seem to change. I hope it never gets so bad that I don't recognize my own children.

Tuesday, July 06, 2010

Entitled?

In my last post I made the mistake of saying I because of my age, was entitled to my opinions.
This weekend I had a couple of generations of my family visit and I could not believe what they feel they are entitled to. Are they wrong or is this how the world is going? I don't know.

Sunday, July 04, 2010

Independence Day

That's what we call this day but I question how independent we really are. Our beliefs,our government, our health and our finances all dictate what we do.
At my age I find myself questioning many things and I have opinions that not everybody agrees with. I figure I have lived long enough that I am entitled to them and I listen to others but it is hard to change my mind.

Monday, June 28, 2010

Spirit Lifters

It is amazing how your spirits can be lifted by a visit. Regardless if you hurt or are blue it can all change for awhile. I had company this afternoon. My lawn was cut by my son and my ggd was full of energy and personality. That little girl can be so cute but she knows how to get her way. It was a nice visit and I spent time with my son's friend. It was a good part of the day.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

RIP

A good man lost his fight against Cancer on Friday. He was my youngest boys principal and a good friend to my family. His family consists of a wife,three girls and one son. I am not sure how many grand children. I pray that God's peace will help them all at this time.
ENJOY HEAVEN RANDY!

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Nothing Special

The weather was pretty bad with flooding and tornadoes last night. May get more of the same tonight and tomorrow but not right around here. It was windy for some time this afternoon and the umbrella for the table took off again. I had to move table and umbrella to more of a sheltered place. I thought the base would keep it in the table.
Today I asked my neighbor to lift up the hood of my car because I couldn't do it. :( He opened it without a problem and put in some brake fluid for me.
It is hot here but not as bad as Texas where my sister lives. She had 101 and 103 degrees. YUK
Have not been feeling as good as I would like but hopefully things will get better.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Outside

My table,my umbrella and my chair are outside now. I sat outside for quite awhile. Had coffee and relaxed working in my puzzle book. It is so refreshing to sit outside. There is value in just sitting and enjoying the peace around here.

Friday, June 18, 2010

No Rain Yea!

It rained during the night and they said it would this afternoon BUT it didn't. It is south of us and later may move up and get us again. Went up to iron mountain with Bob and picked up more pills from the doctor's office. I only hope they work. I also bought an umbrella stand so I can put out the umbrella and it will stay. No more flying in the wind. I love being able to sit outside and have coffee. It has been a nice day. While looking around in a store I saw two girls I worked with over 15 years ago. We had a nice chat. When you work where we worked there are memories not all good but easily remembered.
Gosh it sure feels good not to be in a down mood.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Trying Times & Other Things

I have been trying to change something on the blog comments and it hasn't worked so far. I just tried again and hope it will happen.
I cut my front lawn and didn't do side or back yard and then walked to post office. My legs had little or no strength but I made it. (Oh for the days when I could get things done)

Oh, have any of you that take pills looked at where they came from? I did that a few days ago and was surprised. I have one pill that comes from Belgium. I have another one that comes from Jerusalem, Israel.

The sun is out today!!! No more days this week are to be sunny. Like my kids taught me to say-WHATEVER.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Rain And Its Side Effects

This rainy period is getting to me;changing my attitude and putting a grey tone to it. Things that bother me are growing in importance and that should not be. The fact that I have to double up on a pill and that I can pull some dead skin off my burnt thumb should not be important. Hopefully the sun is to shine for awhile tomorrow and I can get back to where I should be.
My life is too blessed to be in this stinky mood and my blood pressure can go lower.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Week End Company

On saturday I had a brief visit from my son Bob and three of his grand children. He brought up Calvin who is only six months old. He looks like he is a year old. He is large. I was surprised at his size and weight. We didn't go or do anything but enjoy.
Today I did my laundry and thats it. Some days you just don't want to do much. I still have to make my bed and put laundry away.

Sunday, June 06, 2010

Redundancy or Lack Of Communication

I agree a census is a vital tool for planning and programing but it should not be a way to get a lot of people doing the same thing and no one talking to the other one.
Someone came to my house and I filled out the form. I also gave info on a empty house next door.
Days later I was called on the phone to verify the info given.
Now this morning there is a knock on my door and census worker wants to verify this house is occupied. That was all. Didn't the filled out form and the phone call let them know I was here and the house was occupied?

Friday, June 04, 2010

Blame this on Mago

This ten questions blog is something Mago asked me to do.
Do you believe in ghosts? NO after death your spirit goes and all that is left is a shell.

Are you content with your life? For the most part YES. It keeps you happier if your content.

Have you ever been at or close to point blank? Yes sitting next to ex that had a loaded 45 to the back of his head. Man holding gun was screamed at by his wife and he turned the gun and pulled trigger saying "It's not loaded." BUT it was and went off in car.

Is philosophy necessary? It helps

Do you live with books? A few

Have you ever been on stage? Over 60 years ago in youth group.

Do you regularly read a printed newspaper? Once a week and on line 6 days a week.

Are you afraid of the future? For the world yes for me no.

Do you know yourself? I do know myself and why I do things that other people can't understand.

Will you play on? Probably not. I have only one question I would like answered. What do you consider old?

Monday, May 31, 2010

Efforts- Good- Bad-and Finished

That is how my day went. I dug up the last stone I wanted out. It took about 5 or 6 tries to finish the job but it is done. Land needs to be leveled but there is time. The stones need to be moved but not in a rush to finish that job.
Do you ever use spray paint? Do you like it? What do you do when it doesn't spray like it should? I needed to paint my large milk can that decorates my front porch. So I put it in the driveway where I can paint just it (or so I thought). Found out quickly spray was not working right. Did I quit- not on your life. My hands were full of black paint so finish the job. It was just a little windy so now I have speckled legs and arms. Oh Joy! It's so much fun to be a klutz. The can is painted and now the job is to get into the house and getting the paint thinner.
I managed to do that and went outside to wash up with the thinner and a old rag. So glad its a holiday and no one is around to see me clean up. Got the paint off of me and then went back in to clean off the paint thinner.
You know thats not the way I wanted my day to go BUT I did the job-only hurting my pride.
So it was a beautiful day. Had time to remember the fallen and accomplish something.

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Rewarded

Today I looked around my front yard and there it was-a beautiful solid white iris. Just one so far but more are coming. I worked on getting out another rock out. Another session and it will be out. Someone else could probably do it in a tenth of the time I spent so far but I am working a little while- then stop. I got out a flower box and a couple of pots to plant flowers in.

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Undoing Rock Garden Is Hard Work.

Yesterday and today I worked at getting stones out of the ground in front of my porch. The big stones were hard to lift and were deep in ground. (Sometimes I wonder why I get these ideas)
My friend wanted the stones for her place. She got upset with me because of my new stitches,thought I might pop a few. When you pick up heavy load you just need to use good sense and pray. She also took me to buy top soil and humus. I got 2 bags each at 40 pounds apiece. They put them in her car but I had to get them unloaded. Another fun time. A large number of rocks had to be loaded back into her car. What i had to do was leave a few where they were.
4H is great but 2H heat and hard work can tire you out. I still have 4 bags sitting on my lawn and they can sit there for now.
These last few days have been great. I tried a new recipe for Rhubarb cake and it was sooo good. I love it when I cook something to share and it turns out well. Don't have too many chances for that to happen.
Have a blessed holiday!

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Souvenirs?

I found three more stuck on my body today. Found one last night but the ones I found this morning were on my back. You can't be monitored without having all these things stuck to your body. They never take them all off before you leave. I also removed the pressure bandage this morning and am down to a small bandage and stitches. Now all I have to do is heal. Stitches will dissolve.
Just a little tired and I have no big plans for the day.
The first big holiday of summer coming up. I hope we will all remember the servicemen and woman that have served the country and unfortunately still are.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Good News

I am home no longer having a loop recorder in my chest. When it was done it went fine. The trouble was we went to the hospital for 7am. When we received the news that there was a meeting an we had to wait. Laying on a gurney for three hours hurts more than the procedure. Hooked up to a monitor so you are stuck. Nurses very good at putting in IV and all were very nice. But seeing the hospital is in another time zone we were up at 4:30 and their 7 is our 6am. No food or drink and nothing to do. My son at least had coffee in waiting room but that was all.
So I am feeling fine-don't hurt much at all; even riding 100 miles home.
So I am blessed.
Time on my computer is not right. It is about 2 hours slow on my posts.

Friday, May 21, 2010

Critters

Did any of you see the video of the president's press statement he made yesterday where he had a animal right under the podium. It was a combination of a mouse and mole. It was seen sitting quietly in front of the podium and then shown running on the porch. I guess there are a great number of these in DC but that one sure didn't respect the White House. It was on Good Morning America show this morning.
So I guess it is all over from my yard to the White House.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Unwanted Pet

Can't call it a pest because it is too little and too cute.(At least to me). This morning it was too sunny to sit and have coffee with my friend. No sunburn needed here. So we moved our coffee drinking to the shade in my backyard. Then I saw IT. Running checking us out then getting pieces of weeds and disappearing in tall grass behind us. Making multiple trips in front of us for pieces of weeds then run in back of us. But then IT changed it's route of travel going over to the side of the house. Red flag went up- could IT be doing what I thought? I watched a few more trips and then saw I was right. Every trip now IT came back with a mouth full of pink insulation. IT was going under the siding and some how getting to the insulation in the basement. IT must be padding the hole behind us with the insulation. Now you and I would not find comfort with insulation for padding but IT must. I put dryer sheets down where I thought IT was going on the side of my house. (Chemical Eviction Notice) I hope I am successful in this eviction.
IT is a cute little chipmonk and I don't want to hurt it.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Bad Day Outside- Inside Pretty Good

Cold grey damp- a good day to stay inside. What better time to do some more things in my house.
Took a tension pole and put it up in the closet so I could see what i had easier. Put it up and started to hang clothes on it. Working just fine i thought as I could place things i didn't wear too often on this new pole in the back. I didn't know when to stop I guess as the pole and all the clothes went down as I tried to hang a group of sweat shirts. Oh well, get the flashlight so I could see and pick up all the clothes and the pole. I will have to come up with another solution.
I then started to collect all the unused hangers, metal and plastic-need to find a place for them.

(Almost long for the day when I didn't have enough hangers)
I started to think about food. I need to do better healthier meals. So I made a good healthy sliced chicken sandwich for lunch. Now I thought of all kinds of food for supper but my first thoughts were not good healthy thoughts. So I fixed something that even surprised me. There has been this can of salmon in the back of my cupboard for a long time. I don't eat too much canned fish. Maybe once or twice a year. I checked for a recipe and made a salmon loaf.:o). It was good.
So you see it was a somewhat productive day. I like having days when I can say I accomplished something.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Amazing

Today I heard of the perfect person for my Spurgeon book. It is one of those things that has value to the right person. God gave me the information today and I gladly gave the book away.
I love it when I can give something to someone that would like it.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Today's Walk Down Memory Lane Via My Closet

I had gone through the clothes before but put off the floor and the shelves. But it is done and
I have gone from the 40's on up. Good things,bad things and strange things. I found a bag of paper back books mostly old romance books. I found a home medical reference book from 1940 and a book from 1896 by C.H. Spurgeon from Stockholm dealing with the Psalms. The only trouble with that book is -it is in Swedish. I could read the 23 Psalm because it is my favorite.
I found a box with squares of soft leather. (Don't have the slightest idea why) I for sure won't do any polishing with them. I found shoes (Woman"s Closet). One pair I wore over 10 years ago at my son's wedding.I found my roller derby shoe skates. I was so proud when I had my own shoe skates. I found some old records. Glen Miller's special album. A couple more albums that were collections of music. Found some old yarn so if I ever want some I have all kinds.
Christmas wrapping paper and bows and even paper to wrap baby gifts. Some decorations also.
I also found the book from my husband's funeral and the flag that covered his casket. Those things are over 43 years old. Naturally I had to look at the book and see the names.
There were a few other things but now I know what is there yet even if I don't know why. I think I have gone through my whole house now. Thank God I don't need any more memory lanes.

Sunday, May 02, 2010

Weekend Wonders

Well I had a weekend that I will remember for quite awhile. I'm not sure where to start. My son came up to fix the porch and he brought along three of my great grandchildren. The youngest is just a little over a year old and he took a instant fear of me. I have only seen him two or three times since he was born. If I walked into a room he would cling to his grandpa. I couldn't pay any attention to him. I could only get a little half smile by the evening. Saturday while my son was working on the porch I took the three for a short walk to a neighbors and they played with her toys. Little one tired out in the fresh air and fell asleep in my arms. He slept for over an hour while his brother and sister continued to play. I sat in the chair and had a visit with my neighbor. It was so nice outside.
I thought my son plans were to replace the one board in the front and one board on the deck of the porch. Boy was I wrong. When he started he started to pull boards off the porch and showed me where the boards under the deck of the porch were bad and needed back up. He fixed the bad side of the porch and then started on the railings. They were very loose and not steady. They are now solid. With fresh lumber I wanted the boards painted. He painted until the paint was gone and then worked on the railings while I went to get more paint. The whole porch was painted. It looks so nice.
I had time with my son and 3 of my great grands. He went away tired, and I am tired. I took a nap this afternoon. I went to church this morning and I managed to stay awake even if I was tired. I came home and had left over fish sticks and mac and cheese for lunch,then a nap. What a wonderful hard weekend. Or should I say weakend. My son probably was glad to go home and go to work this morning.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Ginger's Toy

I had a large soft hugable black and white cow. Over a foot long and at least 6" wide. I say had because my cat has fallen in love with it in the last two weeks. She plays with it,sleeps on it and generally just enjoys it. I can't take it away from her. She tried to hide what she was doing at first but all the cat hair gave it away and now she will lay on it and play when I am in the room. She will hit the floppy feet and ears. Now Ginger has a toy bigger than she is.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Plans

I had hope to work on my porch this coming weekend but if we get the rain they are predicting no work will be done. I know we need rain so the weather might win out. My kids have trained me to say "What Ever". Sometimes it is easier to say that and not say what you would like to.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

What A Day

My son came up and brought along two of my great grands-Lexie and Robbie. We traveled about 50 miles to a city with lots of places to shop. I was able to get a few things I wanted to buy for quite awhile. I bought two rose bushes. Won't get them planted right away but thats okay. I was going to buy some wood to fix my porch but since there were no measurements and no saw available it was put off. It was a good thing since I said 2 by 4 and I needed 2 by 6s.
I wanted a pair of backless sneakers and I got them today.
We went to McDonalds for lunch. It was something to see and hear as we ate in the play room. The kids had a great time running and climbing all over the place. All these kids shoeless having a ball. You never go there with a headache but you may have one when you leave.We stayed there for quite some time but when we were leaving ,the shoes were put on and jackets put on with no trouble. We had seen a dad trying to get his little one to leave and he had a time of it with this boy around 2.
After we came home the kids and I went to the park. They had so much energy and went up and down on the slide. They were on the swings to. I can't remember the last time I push someone on a swing. When I said it was time to leave they didn't make a fuss.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Memory

Have you ever thought how far back you can remember? How old you were at your earliest memories?
Now I know I have memories back before a lot of you were born-stick around long enough its easy.
But today I even shocked myself. I found a newspaper article about the day my little brother was badly burned by hot tea he pulled down on himself. He was 1. I can remember the scream my mother let out and all the rapid moving and them taking my little brother to the hospital. It was about a month after I turned three. Mother kept that piece of newspaper; dated and put in a little wallet. I wasn't sure when it happened but I remembered it and the scars my brother had. But thanks to my Mom I know when.
Now if I could remember recent things as well.

Monday, April 19, 2010

You Want Billions

You hear and read the billions that are spent and you can't comprehend that figure. Well here is something that puts it in perspective. The yearly estimate budget for one year -
Total receipts $6,650,410,000
Total Expenditures $7,345,655,000 (exclusive of debt retirement)
Net deficit $695,245,000
Debt retirement $200,000,000
Gross deficit $895,245,000
This was in what year? I bet the people didn't like that budget because we were in marked recession in business. Would you care to guess the year.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Old Music Found.

Looked at some records I found upstairs. I found an Al Jolson record. I have a few from the Knickerbocker Male Quartet and others. They were on Silverstone and Columbia records. From the tittle of the songs these were from the time of WW1. I also found a few albums that are a litle more modern. Two by Perry Como, One by Bread, and one by Crosby Stills and Nash. Oh there was even a record with music recorded at Ziegfield Follies. That started my week out.

Wednesday, April 07, 2010

Wrong Box?

Tonight I opened the wrong box to check what I could throw away. It had very old memories but it still hit me like a ton of bricks. I found the paper from the cemetery for my husband's burial.
There were sympathy cards. I couldn't just put them in the garbage. I had to look at each one and see so many names that I don't remember. They are still in the box; maybe I will be able to shred or throw but not tonight. It amazes me after all these years how this affected me. These were from 1966.
I also found the bill for my son's surgery less than 2 months later to check if he had Cancer.
I had to wait for a week before I got the final results. He was fine. My son was a little over 2 years old.
This certainly was not the best of times for me.
I did find a Christmas Program from 1974 where my son played solo Silent Night on his small organ.
I am not sure how i'll sleep tonight but the good Lord will give me peace I am sure.

Monday, April 05, 2010

MISC.

Hope everyone had a great Easter. I saw some great posts about the meaning of this holiday.
And it didn't have a thing to do with rabbits or colored eggs.
Yesterday I finished going thru my old medications. I opened the bottles-emptied them into plastic bag and took the labels off the bottles or boxes. I had hoped to get rid of them today. My druggist wouldn't take them but said I should take them back home;fill the bag with water and when they are destroyed put them in coffee grounds or kitty litter and put them in the garbage.
They are almost all melted.
I did my wash this morning because it is supposed to be rainy for the next few days. Another job done!
When I came home there in front of my house in an old garden spot was one little crocus in full bloom. Oh the power of one. :)
I went to the store and saw some old friends outside. It was great to see them and chat for awhile. The day has hours to go but it has been such a good day.

Friday, April 02, 2010

Happy Easter

Today He died! BUT on Sunday HE AROSE!! The promise of the Bible was fulfilled and gives hope to all who believe. So I have no problem saying Happy Easter.

When I was working it went from most people working in an office Monday thru Friday to my area where we worked 24/7. The office staff had half a day on Good Friday. Once our area started there was a problem with Easter Sunday holiday pay. A few of us stated if you didn't have Easter Sunday Good Friday didn't mean anything. We won for a little while.

So Happy Easter to you all.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

UpDate

Don't think I can quit yet; but at least I can get into the storage room. There is still a lot of things that belong to my kids. There are things of mine that I want to get rid of also. Its like this: I don't want it or need it but I wouldn't want to give something away without giving my boys a chance to say "I wouldn't mind having that."
Yesterday even after we did over 200 pounds in the morning I got busy and we took 4 bags up. I put them in my car and my son came along after I talked him to taking my car. We went to refuse place and then to another town's hardware store. I need string for my weed eater and that is where I bought it. We bought the string and headed home. John fixed it all up and then proceeded to do
the area that needed to be done. He raked the area also. I think he was happy to be outside in fresh air and he knew that it was something I needed done.
It was a good couple of days. I had time with my son and We accomplished things.
It sometimes gets to me when I see things that need to be done and I can't do them.
God I love my sons.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

200 Pounds

Just a little over 200 pounds of trash were taken up today. It seems like alot but I still see more I think can go. I have said more than once I would like to reduce the things in my house by half. I don't feel like I should be on the program called 'HOARDERS'

Monday, March 29, 2010

Work Day

Well, my son came up and I can't believe the amount of purging we did. We are going to borrow a truck tomorrow and get rid of some more things. It wasn't all work and having time with him is great. I found more pictures. Some I kept and some I did throw away. I am beginning to see an ending to this chore.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Good TV

Tonight I watched some good tv. It was on the Discovery Channel. It was all about animals all over the world and how they adapt. It is called Life. It started last Sunday and it is going to be on next Sunday also. I don't agree on the evolution and dates given but all the strange animals I saw tonight and their ways to do what is necessary for survival. After that program there was one about a man catching a Demon fish that lives in the Congo River.
I enjoyed and learned a few things tonight. TV isn't always worth my sitting and watching but tonight I did.
My two sons that were coming up tomorrow is down to one son. The other son is sick. I hope to get some more things done tomorrow.
Have a great week and God Bless

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Bank Robbers NOT

Did you hear about the two bank robbers from Conn. that were arrested by the police at the bank.
Robbers were not coming out of the bank--they were going into the bank.
The idiots called ahead and said they would be there in 10 min. and have the money ready.
Now really give me a break!

Friday, March 26, 2010

Junk Day

It is cold this early morning but as the old saying goes--I am hot to trot. I have to get the garbage out for the garbage men to pick up around 8:30. Then get all the stuff-- bags and bags of stuff they don't take ready for my son coming up from Green Bay sooooo the two of us can load his vehicle up and go to disposal place and GET RID OF IT!! I felt that my name should have been changed to Emelda Marcos when I went thru my shoes. I am getting rid of alot of shoes. When you pack shoes away it is just plain dumb on your part because you won't or can't wear them again.
Throw them away or donate don't pack them away.
Sometimes when you throw away you get a feeling that your life wasn't so bad if you have this much to get rid of.
Monday two more sons come up and take their things. Then I can peruse what I have left and get rid of alot more. One more son to get his things and then blessed relief I can dispose of more things without regard if its something I am storing for some one.
Someone told me yesterday I am doing my kids a favor by going thru this now- I can't accept that.
I am doing it for me. I want my house back and don't want or need all this stuff to feel secure.
I am blessed and I know it. So here I go!

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Nice Visit

This afternoon I had a great little visiter. It was my little great grand son Calvin. He is 4 months old. I haven't seen him since he was less than a week old. It was such a nice surprise.
When his mom called and asked if I wanted to see him I was so happy. I didn't have to go upstairs I could stay downstairs and enjoy the baby leaving the work upstairs. I did go up later and found a few more surprises. But I am tired and don't want to go upstairs and deal with things the first part of my day every day.

Monday, March 22, 2010

History & More

I didn't realize all the things I would find when I started to clear out my house. I have so many things that bring me back many years. Baptismal certificate from 1938 for my mother,my sister,my younger brother and myself. Birth announcements- one for my son from 1963 and then one for his daughter in 1985. Pictures of people I haven't seen for decades. I am reliving many things these last few weeks. Not everything I find is good but it is history.
This is some project I started. I didn't have to do all that I am doing and my upstairs does not look better right now for all the time I have spent up there. But the memories keep flooding my days and my mind. My brain is really getting a workout trying to fathom what and how I feel.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Treasures

I have to make correction. Newspaper article was for my grandparents 60th anniversary not 50th.
When I put it in a protective cover I saw my error.
I sent my niece a letter that came from her parents with pictures of her and her siblings that was sent to my parents on March 20,1973. Almost exactly 37 years ago. I received a call tonight that she received them and was surprised. It felt good to share.
I shared some pictures with my sister and she received them today also. There was a picture of her that my dad carried in his wallet. She remembered the suit she had on.
This has changed my attitude a little bit. I have always said "stuff" is just that "stuff" Things don't have value as much as people and memories. I guess I was wrong.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Flying Fast Past

My upstairs has my mind going thru years at a speed I have trouble comprehending. I pick up something and I am looking at a newspaper clipping from 1947 about my grandparents 50th anniversary. I pick up another piece of paper and it is from 1926. It was my parents marriage license. A brief time later I am looking at pictures of their 50th anniversary celebration that I gave. Then I am looking at Christmas pictures from 1966 of my boys first Christmas with out their dad. He died in september of that year. I am looking at pictures from January 1967 when my son had his first birthday. More pictures when my sons were older. High school year book of mine from my junior year 1950.
It is a little hard dealing with all of this coming at me so fast. I have set myself down on the top stair and just sat more than once.
They say you can sometime see your life pass before you before you die. I'm seeing it now without any thing bad happening to me.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Memories

Going thru things that you have stored has an advantage. You can find triggers that bring back memories of the different times in your life. Yesterday I found a stash of recipes of my mom's;
some handwritten and some cut from newspaper. My mom cooked some good meals. She made a good fruit cake and she and my dad canned some great relishes.
I also found the program for my high school graduation almost 60 years ago. Then I started to think about where I have lived. I thought of all the places since birth. Each house brought back a memory. And I can state that they were mostly good. Not all were good but thats expected out of life.
I will be happy to finish this work though because it is work. Some of the boxes are heavy for me. My back is complaining.
Have a great week and if you start feeling bad go to your memory bank and think good thoughts and thank God for them.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Fog

Do you have those days when you feel like your in a fog? They seem to be coming more often for me. But the state has been having those days lately. Friday there was a 31 vehicle pile up with another short distance away 7 cars had a pile up. Today when i turned on the TV I saw schools in many places were starting 2 hours late. I first thought it was a snow day and couldn't figure that out. It was fog. There are places where visibility was down to less than a 1/4 mile. They could not see across the street.
I am trying to deal with my foggy days and I think and rethink what I am doing. Concentration is the way and means for me. Sign of old age I guess.
But what does the state do?

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

What Did I Start

Well once I got started I can't quit. I have gone through drawers with a vengence and I have shredded all kinds of records,cards,and old banking papers. I am not done yet. I am staying in because of the weather so I am not sure when I will stop. It is a good thing because I can't think of my kids or grandkids going through my stuff. Also when I am done with papers other
things will be going out. This has been needed for a long long time. I work for awhile, stop and then start up. This morning I started to shred before I even started breakfast-without a cup of coffee even. I hope this continues because I want my house the way I want it and that is a house with alot less stuff in it.

Monday, February 22, 2010

No More Paper Work

This morning I shredded papers from when I worked. I had made copies of a few reports that were not for the general public as they had names in of people I dealt with and worked with. I made those copies for me and as I don't think I need them now or want anyone to see them they are gone.
That machine worked pretty hard today and will work again tomorrow when I do another drawer. I am getting a big bag full of shredded paper. I quit that work and did other . I had to take something up to the lab at my doctor so I got the sample and my laundry. I did those two things plus picked up light bulbs and a few groceries. It was a busy day.
I have only one question- with the large size of my car door why do I bang my head on the car when I put the laundry in or take it out?
Have a great week. It is cold and we may get snow tomorrow so no adventures just some more exploring here in my house.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Why & What For

I am feeling over run by stuff. I'm asking why have I this in my small house? What is it good for?
Do I need it and how do I get rid of it when I can't find a reason to keep it?
Example: June/82 report of training 24 hours. Did I keep it out of necessity-no or because I received a 95% grade. It was needed training for my job Physical Intervention. Don't need that now. I have other things I want gone. Clothes that I won't wear. Things that belong to my kids.
Pictures of people that I won't ever see again and haven't seen in more than a decade. If I could empty out my small house I would be so happy. Even if I get all this separated how do I get it to a refuse place? The back seat of my car isn't big enough. With all the time I am spending in my house I want it cleaned out. I don't want to live in a storage unit anymore!!!

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Such A Day

It was an "old timers" morning this morning. First thing was, I left work I wanted to do last night and went to bed for a quick nap. I planed to get up and set up my meds for the week and vacuum the front room. Had the vacuum setting in the middle of the front room waiting and the meds sitting on the table in the kitchen. Plows woke me around 4:30. I went back to sleep and had some crazy dreams.
So when I got up I put bread in the toaster started a pot of coffee. I concentrated on getting my meds set up for the week. When I was done yikes the pot was not under the grounds and coffee was running all over the cupboard. After I cleaned up that mess I took the cold bread out of the toaster and ate it and drank some of the coffee. I then vacuumed the front room. Last nights work was done. Life is funny sometimes and I know there isn't going to be any quick naps at night for me. I did make a good lunch with no problem and supper wasn't bad either. I accomplish a few other things to. Just have to remember to be fully awake before I start my day.
Have a great week.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Weekend News

On saturday my son Bob came up for a few hours. I could go where I wanted to go and do what I wanted to do. He didn't bring any of my greatgrands so I had no restrictions. Did I do everything I wanted to do-No. I pooped out-no big deal but when you stand around figuring out about something I get tired. I have been thinking about a cell phone for quite awhile for safety sake. The plans and which way to go took alot of time. Did I make the right decision maybe not but it is made and I am satisfied with it. We had a good time together,we had a great meal out and I called a halt to the trip not Bob. I got a few things to celebrate Valentines day with my greatgrands. Bob can deliver them. It was fun to run with someone. I don't get a chance to do that like I used to. My neighbors are good about taking me with quite often but they need time alone since they still have grown children living with them.
I have always been afraid of being the third leg or third sleeve on a pair of pants or a blouse.
There's my weird way of looking at things again.
Saturday night was not a good night for sleep so I didn't get up today until after 9:30. No plans for the day. We will see what happens. Have a blessed week. Oh and if you celebrate it--
Happy Valentines Day. Isn't it great that we have a day to celebrate love?

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Haiti Stories and Me

Yesterday I read about a couple that was adopting a baby from Haiti. They had gotten their child and gone to the hotel in town to spend their first night as a family. They were found in the ruble huddle together the next day after the earthquake.
I felt so sad by this story but also so blessed. Here I sit in my warm house with only a little snow on the ground and all around me people are hurting.
I need to thank God for my blessings more. When my kids do something I can't understand I can't complain I should be thankful I have my kids,and grandkids and great grandkids.
Is my life exactly like I want it NO. BUT- Thanks be to God for what I do have.
If your day isn't going like you want it to go remember to thank God that you have the day at all.
We have so much plus the promises of God.
We don't always understand the "Whys" but we will someday.
God Bless

Saturday, February 06, 2010

Productive Day

Today was a productive day. A neighbor inflated the tire that has a slow leak while I was sleeping. When I saw that my tire was okay I thought "Gee I can check my mail. Its only been 5 days," Now to get the car started and running right. Battery seem down. Went and got my mail; there was enough. Took it home and decided to take a run up to the store so the battery could be charged and I could get a few things I needed. While I was up there I decided to take time to get my hair cut. (It really needed it) I headed home with my groceries and a balky car. It was running but not smooth and carburetor was backfiring. Nine miles from home I checked where I used to wash my clothes and they had opened up again. I came home -got my clothes and headed back. I still hadn't looked at my mail. Oh well, I could read it later and while the car was sort of running I better go. I washed my clothes and came home. I was happy but tired. I don't know if it was the stress of the car acting up or the fact I had been going for quite awhile.
But this old lady got things done and can sleep tonight. I decided to make a good supper tonight with some chicken I had cooked. I cut it up added some things and rolled it up in tortillas. Baked them about half an hour and enjoyed.
I had no plans to do anything when I woke this morning. LOL

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

One Of Those Days Again

It has been a few weeks since I posted. I'm not saying it was dull but I could not find two keys that were important after my trip on the 22nd. I went from friends car into house and I had my keys at post office. I was given them 2 blocks away from my home and I put them in my pocket. I looked and looked could not find. Moved two loveseats turn them over and checked their cushions.
Tipped over my lift chair and looked. Moved all my grand"s toys to see if they fell in them. I had bought food and I looked where I had put the food when I put it away. I even looked in freezer. How could I walk from car to house about 20 feet and lose my keys. I finally called after a few days and asked my friends to look in their car. They were there. I was beginning to fear I was headed for a home.
Today my friend and I were going to have girl time. I had to go to doctor appointment first.
I was there an hour and a half. Our morning was shot. I found out I was suppose to have blood work last week so I have to get it done as soon as I can. i had to have a flu shot. I had to get some meds after I left the office so that was more of our time gone. I was good as far as doctor but had such dry skin needed to get the meds.
While I was waiting for my meds I found a new electric blanket on sale. Mine has been acting strange and I don't want it to start on fire. I came home and found my kitty cat left me an unwanted gift just by my bedroom door. IT WAS A GOOD DAY. I am tired to the max but I have gone thru a couple of days that make me happy to be alive. No chance of feeling bored like I was the other day after days in the house.

Friday, January 22, 2010

Tired But Happy

Today friends took me along when they went shopping. They called and asked if I was up to it. It didn't even come into question- I needed to get meds and food. I also needed to get out of this house after staying in for a week. I also needed to get my mail. I hadn't gotten it since last week. I jumped at the chance to go and to spend time with them. My cupboards were bare and even my freezer was starting to empty out. I had food but I didn't have all I needed. I wouldn't have starved but no milk,only one apple and a few oranges. No good cold medication.
It was a great time and if the storm that is coming is really bad I will be fine. But I AM TIRED!
So what. I will rest for the rest of the day. What needed to be done is done. I had a good day with friends.:-)

Sunday, January 17, 2010

You Would Think

Dealing with a cold and coughing from your darkest and lowest parts once in a winter would be enough. I guess not because I am doing it again. This time I can only say that I wish all coughing spells would be in the bathroom. Think a little- you will figure out why. The other thing is you never know when you are going to start coughing. You can't keep cough drops in your mouth all the time. Oh well, this to shall pass. I will let it take its course. Have a great week but take a little time to pray for the people in Haiti.

Friday, January 15, 2010

Winter Driving

What a joy-NOT. The other day I had trouble going up a hill after stopping for a stop sign and making a right turn. Traction finally kicked in BUT today no traction,trapped on hill had to go in reverse until I was stuck again. Then to make it worse had traffic coming at me. So after that I wiggled the car to get it loose and then put it in reverse and backed down the hill. There was no car waiting behind me so I reverse and go a different way. When I was at post office in town I heard I wasn't the only one with the problem others had it happen to them. Needless to say I took the long way home. I called town chairman and asked for some sand put on the hill.
I had lost a small skein of chenille yarn and I found it today. It was all pulled apart and laying on the floor in my closet. Ginger must have used it as a toy. I just happen to see a small section of it. I picked it up and managed to get it rolled up into a ball. I don't think Ginger wanted me to teach her how to crochet. Her kitty paws just couldn't do it.

Winter Driving

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Weekend

This was an interesting weekend for me. It wasn't so good for my son. He sounded fine when we talked early in the day. He came up and brought along my 2 year old great grandchild Lexi. I did get my wash done and was able to do some shopping. But his cold got worse. I felt so sorry for him. He coughed so much he threw up. He couldn't go to work tonight. He came up to help me and so I could see my Lexi and he got sick. Some how it doesn't seem fair. Our weekends usually are good time for me.
I have a bunch of houses that are electric and are plug into a power strip. Lexi must have seen me light them before because now she goes to the power strip says "lights" and turns them on.
I don't have to want them on but Lexi does. What a saturday and sunday.

Saturday, January 09, 2010

Bearded Wonder?

Have you seen this guy? He is on the computer on the weather channel for car insurance and now I saw him on msn on mortgage ad. I think he is scruffy looking and I personally wish he get off my computer screen. This is 2010 and long hair and beard are not the norm and if a man has them they are combed and clean.

Friday, January 08, 2010

Afghan

Notice it is even spelt right. I finished that color I was working with and it looks so good that now I am trying to figure what color next. Do I go with what I have or do I go buy new. I have a couple of things I started before and don't want to finish so I could rip and get yarn. I started just so I could have something to do and use up the yarn I have setting around. Its not like I haven't a few afghans setting around. I will never worry about staying warm with all the afghans I have. Winter and afghan just seem to go together.
I won't rip any finished works of art but the undone can be even more undone. Tomorrow will tell the tale.

Thursday, January 07, 2010

Web Search???

Last night when I put a blanket over a window in my bedroom I had to do a web search. Not on the computer but on the wall. I couldn't believe what I saw; I got my broom and started the search. With a dirt floor in the basement I do have spiders but I do look for their webs. I do web searches pretty darn often because they are easy to do and if you don't yuk! I don't worry about the spiders that live here because I have never seen the big ones that I saw in Panama. There you worry.
It has been cold and now its snowy so I have started another afgan. It is something to do and I seem to be able to do it without too much wrist pain that I had before. At this time the color I am using is giving my eyes trouble. I will be done with this color hopefully tomorrow. I am using up some old yarn that I have.

Monday, January 04, 2010

Funeral

Today I went to the funeral for a former neighbor. The man was 86 years old and had been suffering from the ravages of cancer. I am sad for his family but for him it was a release from the pain. There are times when death is a blessing. My friend is grieving her loss and I will do anything I can to help her. Am I wrong to feel death had lost its sting in this case.