Sandy's Daily Updates

Good Morning Sunshine!

I am doing my blog this morning as I will be out all afternoon and part of the evening. So far today is sunny and said to reach a high of 51 degrees. Tomorrow will bring rain and Sunday the chance of snow. We want to get our grocery shopping done and any other outdoor activities accomplished this afternoon and evening so will be set for the weekend and next week. Monday, Tuesday and beyond are to be in the single digits and I know I don’t want to be out in that. Time will tell if Tina will be able to go to work because of road conditions, like ICE! Many schools have been closed all week since last weeks snow storm. Of course, back here, there are so many two lane, windy, hilly, mountain roads that are unsafe and or in-passable because of ice and snow. It is hard for the sun to shine through the thick trees and foliage to melt the ice and snow. No wonder the kids have to go to school way into June or July. They need to make up school days.

Melinda, our neighbor, brought over home made chicken and dumplings last evening. She is a very good cook so we are very appreciative of her willingness to share with us. They are nice people, cheerful, and good neighbors to all in our place here.

When Tina got off the phone and discovered chicken and dumplings, she said that chicken and dumplings was one of the topics discussed at the Crafter’s meeting Wednesday evening. The topic was how people made their dumplings. She told them that it was new to her that here people took canned biscuits dough, rolled it out, cut it into squares or oblong pieces and put them in the broth with the chicken, etc. They thought her a bit odd, so asked how she made them? She said that her grandmothers, and her mom made biscuit dough out of Bisquick, then dropped spoon fulls into the broth (gravy). the batter then went town to the bottom, came up and when served were sort of crisp on the outside and real biscuits on the inside. I laughed and said that neither of her grandmother’s used Bisquick, but made the dough from scratch. I also made it from scratch. Bisquick didn’t come on the market until 1931. that was during the great depression, and money was scarce. Bisquick would of been considered a non-accentual item so not on many peoples grocery list. When she got to thinking about it, she never used Bisquick until after she was married.

That is about all the excitement at the moment. I am ready to go to town. Jerry and Dotty will pick me up between 11:30 a.m. and noon. We will go to Dottie’s eye appointment where he will leave us and Tina will meet us. From there we will probably go to Dottie’s depending on how she feels. She might want to go eat lunch as she can’t eat anything after midnight until after her surgery. I know that when she gets trough with all that she will be hankering for a coke and a juicy hamburger…..maybe from Nick and J’s. they have the very best. More about all that adventure on Monday.

Wah’s Hint of the day: “Use hot vinegar to remove paint from glass. It is far quicker and safer then scraping paint from glass with a razor blade.”

Every evening, when e go upstairs to bed, I have been reading my daily devotions and the bible. I find the more I read, the more answers I get, and the more questions I have. In Bible Study we have been studying Revelations and Daniel. Both are fascinating, interesting, and though provoking. I can see so much of what is going on in the world today mirroring what went on back in Jesus’s day and time period. Especially the wars between kings and nations. One king coming to power over all the nations, then after a short while, he looses power to a stronger king. The final King or Ruler will be Christ, of course. But the journey to get to that point is something to put the fear of God in one, if paying attention to the politics and world leaders of today.

Have a wonderful, rest of your Friday and a Adventurous, entertaining, relaxing, fand fun weekend.

Blessings.

A beautiful day here in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Sunny, breezy and right now the temperature is 52 degree. It was 23 when we got up this morning, so appreciate the sunshine. It helps warm the house up and brightens the rooms wonderfully. Sierra has enjoyed it very much.

I got busy this morning and started cleaning out the file cabinet. I have one section done and a few more left to do. There is always surprises awaiting in some of the files, so it pays to look carefully. Today I found a credit card, not activated. I shredded it. Also a few misfiled papers. Only me to blame on that one. Will do more this weekend I believe.

Tina went to Crafty Crafters last evening and said it was so much fun catching up with the ladies
They all had stories to tell and things to share. Lorena told how she has a 1-1/2 quart crockpot and she prepares most of her dinners in it. She will make a roast one night, with the veggie, etc and that will be one nights dinner. the nest night she cuts up part of the roast into small chunks and makes mashed potatoes our of the ones left from the night before and serves the cut up roast with gravy over the mashed potatoes. The third night is a roast beef sandwich. She lives alone, so this way she has a new dish every night, and serves it in a mug so very few dishes or pots and pans. She does this with many recipes and it works well. At least for her. Tina said all the ladies thought it a good idea but none seemed to hep on a “meal in a cup”.

One of the ladies got in an accident yesterday or the day before and her car was totaled. She thought the car in front of her was turning so she kept going, and hit it. The ar she hit didn’t get damaged but hers was totaled. Fortunately, no one was hurt, She is the lady we have nicknamed “The Energizer Bunny”.

I have felt and done much better today so do believe I am o the mend. I hope so. I am going out tomorrow, with a mask if need be. I need fresh air, sunshine and human company. Sierra is good company, and Tina is good company, but she is at work, then home, dinner and soon after. Sierra is good company, bossy, either wanting attention or off to one of her secret hiding places for a long nap.

Wah’s Handy Hint of the Day: ” When a cutting from a potted plant is hard to root, cover it with a clean drinking glass until it takes root.”

Time to prepare diner. I wonder if Tina will appreciate it in a cup? It is 15 bean soup and corned bread.

Have a great rest of your day. Make it pleasant, relaxing, enjoyable and fun day.

Blessings

I am sorry that I haven’t been up with the blog. I managed to get the bug that is going around and it really kicked my booty. Today I feel a lot better so will get a short blog out and see how it goes.

Weather is cold but sunny today. We got the snow last Saturday and there is still a bunch left, especially out back by the carport entrance. We don’t get much sun back there. Right now it is 39 degrees at 4:16 p.m., No breeze and no clouds. So pretty. My plants are sure enjoying the sun, and Sierra was enjoying laying in the window soaking it up this morning.

Tonight is crafts. Tina is going but I’m staying home and behaving myself. I really want to get over this stuff and going out in the night air wouldn’t help me much. Besides, I don’t want to share any bugs with anyone else, nor catch one of their bugs. I want to be bug free!

Since I have been staying home, and not doing much, I have napped a great deal, watched TV and that is about it. I haven’t read much at all which is defiantly not like me. Usually I would of read a book or two by now. So, I don’t know much new, even from around here.

Wah’s Household Hint of the day: “Veggie Bin: A clean cellulose sponge kept in the Vegetable bin of the refrigerator will absorb excess moisture.”

Have a great rest of your hump day. Make it a cheerful, adventurous, healthy and fun day.

Blessings

Good winter afternoon. I hope this finds you well and enjoying the season. Here, it is a cold day but no snow or rain. they say that will come Friday and Saturday. So I am sure all the kids are excited about having snow, sledding, snowball fights and just the magic of a snowy day. I, too, think it is beautiful, especially when I can sit inside and watch it as I sip hot tea while curled up in a warm cozy blanket. Of course, that is just a dream.

Today Pamela came over and visited a bit. We played 2 games of Yahtzee. It was fun. She is getting ready to go back to school to get her Masters, so that will keep her very busy for a year or so. Working and going to school is quite a bit, then add in home life with five fur babies to help with everything. Her husband will help a whole lot, but the fur babies don’t understand when it is school time, so that will keep the whole thing interesting.

I am still fighting this “Allergy” stuff that Tina had and I somehow got. The coughing is the worse, but the runny nose comes in a close second with sneezing right behind it. Years ago I thought buying stock in the klenex Company was a good idea. I wish we had as I probably would either have a good income from it or else get free klenex for life. As it is, I just help support them by buying klenex by the six boxes at a time package. I must say, Tina helps with that also. She is much better and at work, keeping busy, and warm.

I have decided to use some of my Mom, (her grandchildren called her “Wah”)household hints instead of quotes. She had a tablet, small, pocket size, that she wrote household hints in. I think that, since she is no longer with us, and that the tablet is now mine, I should share it with others and even though a few of them will be something use in days gone by, many will still be helpful now. And who know, maybe a laugh or two will emerge from them.

House hold Hint of the Day: ” White spots and water rings are caused by excess wax, (on furniture) and can be removed with a rubbing compound. Use any brand tooth paste and mix with a little baking soda. This won’t harm the finish on the furniture. Dampen a cotton cloth well and squeeze out excess water than put a little of the compound on the cloth and rub the spot til it disappears. It may take 3 to 15 minutes of rubbing, depending on how deep the moisture has penetrated the finish. Use a clean dry cloth to wipe away all the compound that is left and buff for luster.”

Have a great rest of your Tuesday. Make it a cheerful, adventurous, and fun day.

Blessings