Hi

 

It's Thursday already.  I've been busy doing all sorts of things and errands.  Our weather is warm again, right now it's 82 and 62% humidity.  Does not feel like November.  The A/C is on again. 

I have gotten the Thanksgiving decorations set out here and there.  I enjoy them.  The turkey is in Jacquie's freezer.  I'll bring it home on the Sunday before Thanksgiving and give it a chance to thaw out in the refrigerator.  Fingers are crossed that everyone will be well and we can have dinner. 😊

I've been working on Christmas shopping.  That has led to sorting and wrapping.  It's all about done.  I have checked over our address list and gotten our cards out.  Haven't gone any further with those.  Christmas trees and decorations will get started the day after Thanksgiving.  I have lined up Jacquie and Jordan to come put the trees together. 🎄 None of us go shopping on the day after Thanksgiving.  We all like to avoid crowds.  

I went to the Hallmark store and saw a "dust catcher" sign that made me laugh.  It said "We are all merry, but some are not so bright."  True. 😊  I did not buy it.

Life is still good.  Take care of yourselves.  And God Bless America!

Just Taking Care of Things

I have been crossing things off my "To-Do" list.  The small black Halloween kitty was put away with the other Halloween decorations inside and out.  And I got the Turkey out.  The pumpkins stay put until the day after Thanksgiving, they get eaten, or they start to rot.  Trust me, all of those things have happened in past years.

In case anyone is wondering, I do not decorate with lovely colored dried corn. I would like to, but I got tired of going around the yard and putting it back after the squirrels carried the ears around and had snacks. They just couldn't wait until after Thanksgiving when I cleaned things up. 😊  I guess they knew I was going to give it to them anyway and leave it by the bird feeder for them.

I have put away other yard art that we have, but have not put out the Christmas things.  As you can see in this picture, leaves are falling down.  There are trees in our area with pretty leaf colors.  In our yard, they are a dried yellowish brown and falling down or they are still green.

I have also painted  the garage step, the front door step, and the board under the back door.  And I finally worked up the courage to patch the garage floor coating where a small area had worn off.  So far, so good on that!

My body clock has not adjusted to time change yet, and I've been awake around 5:00 a.m.  This morning I was at the laundromat at 7:00 a.m. when they opened to wash our king size Anniversary quilt that Pam made.  Our washer just does not handle that well, so I go wash it and bring it home to dry.  It is all done now and carefully put away until January.  The Christmas quilt and pillow covers are on the bed now.

Les and I are doing okayish.  Life is still good.  Take care of yourselves.

And God Bless America!

Twenty-Five Years and a Day Ago

Thank you, God.  I really am blessed.  

I don't have really clear memories of the accident, but I am very grateful to be here.  I am also grateful that baby Jordan was not still in the car with me.  And while I am talking about gratitude, I need to mention the talented EMTs and the helicopter pilot who rescued me when that eighteen-wheeler crushed my car and shut down the Interstate.

Over the last few years, it seems like we have had a lot of doctors' appointments.  At one of those appointments, I was sitting in the waiting room with another lady who was also waiting on her husband while tests were being done.  She started up a conversation that led to how we try to care for those we love.  And then she told some of her history.  In the course of the conversation of life events, I told her about the accident.  And right away she looked at me and said "And now, you know why God saved you then; to be here to help your husband."  I usually do not question God, and maybe that is the reason I am here, and I am trying.  I wish there was more I could do.

But for now, life goes on, I am grateful to be here.  There is hardly a day that I don't ache or hurt somewhere, and family still occasionally jokes about the flat spot on my head from the concussion and fracture.  And then we all laugh. I believe if I don't keep moving, I won't be able to, so here I am.

Life is good, appreciate it.  Take care of yourselves. 

P.S.  I was not allowed to go see the car after I got out of the hospital, but Les took this picture.  Like I said, I am blessed.

P.P.S. An on the topic of "not allowed", I am not allowed to talk about the doctor who for three months told me my broken knee was just bruised and it healed badly.  While I can not tell anyone his name, I can tell you his defense was that he was not trained to read x-rays.  And obviously he couldn't read the radiology report either.  I try not to dwell on that.  But most of those aches and hurt I mentioned are in that leg, even though my knee was replaced.

Morgenmuffle!

Just thought this was cute!

I hope everyone is well and staying safe.

Our weather has been cool, warm, and is now cool again.  Not much leaf color around us so far.  Although we do have yellowish brown leaves coming down in the yard.  But most of the trees around us are still full of green leaves.

Jadzia, our TLX, is now back home; all fixed up.  I asked if there were any special things I should know and was told she will run smoother and quieter.  She does.  

I've been working on keeping up with things, starting some Christmas shopping, and taking care of errands.

Les is is doing alright.  Our girls and families are doing okay.

Life is still good.  Stay safe.  God Bless America!

Just Some Updates

 

I hope everyone is well and taking care of themselves!

We have had some cooler weather.  I can now sit in the evenings and share my quilt with Finnigan. 😊

Our HVAC system had its Fall checkup last week and all is well and working fine.  And now today it is 74 degrees and sunny.

I have done some cleaning and other household chores.  Also did a bunch of yard work.  I had to wait until the grass was mowed and our guys came last week to mow and trim.  There is still more yard cleanup to do, but I got a lot done on Saturday.  Mostly just cleanup of "stuff" and weeding. 

Today our TLX went to Acura for some recall work and might be there several days.  I also had my eye appointment.  All good, but there is a slight change in my vision in my left eye.  My doctor told me I could have a prescription for bifocals if I wanted to go back to wearing glasses.  I opted to wait on that and he said to let him know.

I've done a little Christmas shopping online and at least have a start with that. 🎄  

Les is doing alright, nothing new.

Stay safe.  Life is still good.  And God Bless America!

A Visitor!

Yesterday afternoon I was taking a break, sitting and reading.  Les was on the computer.  Finnigan was napping.  I heard a tapping noise and took a look around.  This is what I saw at the back door.

So, of course, I grabbed my phone and started taking pictures.  The lovely turkey stayed in our yard for quite a while.  

She spent some time on both sides of our fence, sitting up there and walking along the top sides of the fence.  And there was a lot of walking and pecking around in the yard.  I think she was eating the little acorns all over our yard from our neighbor's tree.  I hope she is safe somewhere now.  There was no sign of her this morning.

Stay safe.  Life is still good.  God Bless America!

Favorite Older Picture

This picture was taken several years ago at Sunny Slope Farm Market in Ohio.  That is an Amish store that sells fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, meats, and cheeses. We were there buying Trail Bologna and this lovely arrangement was in their parking lot.  You can also see the fog behind the display.  I remember it was a cool Fall day.

Les and I are okayish here.  It's cooled off and the A/C is turned off.  Windows have been opened a little bit.  

I've been trying to keep up with things.  I seem to make progress with my list and then something else pops up, but all is okay.  And I've decided things can wait if I don't feel like doing them right away. 😊

I hope everyone is well and taking care of themselves.  Stay safe.  Life is still good.  And God Bless America!