Monday, January 31, 2022 Sunny, Beautiful Calm 50 degrees 5:22 p.m.

I have to say, it was freezing when I got up this morning. 22 degrees isn’t warm in my book. As the day progressed, the sun came out and warmed thing up quite nicely. The cats so enjoyed laying in the windows, basking in the sun, soaking up the warmth and vitamin D. I enjoyed the sun helping go warm up the house and brighten the place up. So nice.

Even though it was freezing cold and dreary, it was a good weekend. We got some snow but not a great deal. I thought we would wake up Sunday morning with a foot of the white stuff but we barely got an inch if that much. The cold made it this far but not as bad as some places. I think our low here was 16 degrees where as some places were below 0 and colder. We live in the “tropics of East Tennessee”. The roads were treated so not much worry about icy roads here but other places had the icy roads because the treatment didn’t do so well in the below zero weather. Tina made it to work on Saturday morning, and back home safely.

Sunday was much better but still very cold, got up to 31 here for the high. We made a quick trip to CVS and to Walmart and back home. That was after Tina got home from work. For the most part we stayed in cuddled up in our chairs with warm throws, watching recorded TV programs. We switched back and forth to the ball games. The Rams and Bengals are in the Super Bowl, the Big Game of the Year. I like both sheep and cats, so may the better animal win.

Our little animal farm up the Turnpike from us has a mommy goat and three babies. They are so cute! We just love driving by and seeing all the animals grazing so contentedly. And they all get along so well. The miniature donkeys are there as their guardians. The sheep, lambs, goats, lamas and chickens all roam the pasture together, very happily.

Today I went to the shoulder doctor. He is so nice, so young, so professional. He had me get e-rays of my shoulder again and said that there is a bit more wear and tear bu since I can still use it without much trouble he doesn’t see a need for surgery. I wouldn’t be having rotatercup surgery as I do not have a rotater cup. I guess it has worn away. He is amazed that I can move my are at all much less do everything I would normally do with the exception of being able to fasten the seat belt. So weird. anyhow, I guess I will have to think about surgery on it in the future but not now.

Have a great rest of your day. Make it a sunny, warm, fun, and productive one,

Blessings

Friday, January 28, 2022 Cloudy Snow Flurries Windy 35 degrees 5:42 p.m.

The freeze is supposed to arrive very early in the morning, about the time Tina has to leave for work, 4:30 a.m. The start of the entering cold was at 3:00 p.m and it is slowly and steadily getting colder . The wind doesn’t help, and it is an on again/off again wind. The off isn’t bad but the on gets your attention.

When I get up in the morning, the temperature will be between 5 and 9 degrees, according to the weatherman. I can always hope he is wrong. I believe it will be colder when Tina gets off work at 9:00 a.m. then when she goes to work 5:00 a.m. It takes her about 25 minutes to get to work.

Today Tina and I had our nails done, then our hair done, then took some things to Jerry to give to Diana when she dropped things off at his house. She leaves things and picks things up in the driveway so as not to spread her bug. We ordered eggs and she will leave them at his house. I took her books and a few things that she needed. She says she feels o.k. but is extremely tired. I understand that takes six to eight weeks to go away.

Our weekend plans are to stay home and stay warm, which means sweat pants and shirts, and sweaters and warm socks. Don’t forget the warm fuzzy pj’s. and furry slippers. I have all of that. Tina has a new wool stocking cap with a cute pom pom on top and fur lined gloves so she will be stylishly warm. It will be a hot soup, hot cocoa, hot tea and hot coffee kind of day. Winter is defiantly here..

I hope you have a fantastic rest of your day and weekend. Make it three days of productivity, positivity, pleasantry, healthy and safety.

Blessings

Thursday, January 27, 2022 Sunny Chilly Slight breeze 47 degrees 4:35 p.m.

Yesterday was a busy one. Cleaning the house and then going grocery shopping when Tina got off work. That took up the whole afternoon. by the time we got home and got everything put away, it was news time. After the news is the Wheel and then Jeopardy. Then I was chatting with a friend and then bedtime. How time flies when one is having fun.

Today I have done very little. Roxie and her master, Pamela came over and visited, took a walk to the mail box, didn’t the normal daily chores and that is about it. Soon time for Tina to come home and the dinner, news, etc.

People, all bundled up, are out walking their dogs and preparing for the frigged weather arriving tomorrow. Maybe snow and hail, but defiantly freezing weather. It will warm up to the 50’s sometime next week. Spring isn’t here yet. We have really put our winter clothes to good use this winter. You know it is cold when you see the big furry dogs wearing sweaters. Of course, the small furry dogs are sporting sweaters also.

I got my new vacuum today, ordered from Amazon. It is still in the box so will put it together this evening. It is a stick one, a Miluokeji, 26000Pa, It has 7 stars and that sounds good. We shall see. As they say, you get what you pay for so we shall see if not expensive will prove them wrong. I hope!

My calendar today says, “They might not need me; but they might. I’ll let my head be just in site; A smile as small as mine might be precisely their necessity.” Emily Dickinson

Have a wonderful rest of your day. Make it a thoroughly magnificent, productive, positive and fun day.

Blessings

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Partly Cloudy No Breeze Chilly 46 degrees 4:48 p.m.

Laundry day at out house. I guess it has been close to two weeks, but I was sure we washed clothes a week ago. With the cold weather we wear heavier clothes which makes the dirty clothes baskets fuller, heavier and higher. After they are washed and dried comes the hanging, folding and putting away. The finding hangers for everything. Remembering to hang clean towels back up in the bathrooms and kitchen. All with the help of Milo and Sierra.

Sierra and Milo love laundry day. The baskets are so nice to nap in, especially when there are warm clothes freshly folded and waiting to be put away. The strings on blouses, slacks and lite jackets are so fun to play with, Oops! one came off the hanger. That is more fun, a game of chase as one drags the item through the house with the other one in the chase. Right behind is mean MAMA, So glad the floors were swept and dusted early morning.

Tina has gone to work. The “Mayor ” has brought the mail, the sun is slipping slowly away, the “helpful” cats are trying to convince me it is their dinner time. They have an hour to go. We had an early dinner before Tina went to work. She gets off at nine tonight so wanted to eat before she left. She took a snack with her. Then she has to be back to work at 9:00 in the morning. Her hours are so crazy. but she loves her job. I am happy as long as she is happy.

It is soon time for the evening news and then the programs. I am hooked on Jeopardy and wonder if Amy will winn again tonight. She is one smart cookie. I am not sure after that. Have a great rest of your day. Make it a fantastic Tuesday with fun, folks, cheerfulness and smiles/

Blessings