Wednesday, January 12, 2022 Sunny, Windy Blue skies 51 degrees 4:18 p.m.

It is another beautiful cold winter day here in East Tennessee. The weatherman said that tomorrow we will have scattered showers. It will be colder and there might be snow flurries. Winter is still here and that is fine as it is January. I feel bad for the folks that are having such miserably freezing temperatures and no electricity. That part of winter I dislike.

On the news this morning they were telling about people quitting their jobs to find better paying ones or staying home, working from home or not being able to find child care that they could afford. It seems like everywhere we go there are “Hiring” signs and “Help wanted” signs. In stores we find many empty shelves and very few people working. I wonder what will happen when we have no stores to shop in, no groceries to buy to feed our families and everyone wondering what happened to the big wages they had to have? Robots can’t do everything.

Our garbage man comes once a week. It is just one man and he has the “grabber” that picks up the can, dumps the garbage sacks in the back of the truck and puts it back. Then the recycle men (2) come and one drives the truck and the other picks up the can and dumps the recycle stuff into the back of the truck. I guess the recycle hasn’t gotten the “grabber” for the truck as yet. That is automation. No robot there so far.

Today’s philosophy:

To forget about the mistakes of the past and press on to the great achievements of the future.

Have a wonderful rest of your Wednesday. Make it a winning, adventurous, glorious and fun day.

Blessings

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Sunny Calm Peaceful 42 degrees 5:09 p.m.

Another beautiful, cold winter day. There is no breeze so it doesn’t feel quite as cold as yesterday but in the shade one can feel the chill. A coat and scarf and mittens are advisable. Furry boots feel nice also. Most dogs have sweaters on and some have boots. They look so cute in the boots and sweaters and walk so funny in the boots. I am sure they aren’t happy with them, but they also don’t like their paws getting wet.

Our mailman is just now getting his rounds done in our little “village”. He is defiantly late today. He is the best mailman, always pleasant, always making sure that the mail goes in the correct box. If we get a package he brings it to the back door and leaves it on a table set out there. So being late is not that big of a deal to me. He deserves postman of the year.

Here is the philosophy for today:

To be just as enthusiastic about the success of other as you are bout your own.

Have a great rest of your Tuesday. Make it a prosperous, pleasant, productive, and fun.

Blessings

Monday, January 10, 2022 Sunny Breezy Cold 43 degrees 4:00 p.m.

A beautiful winter day in East Tennessee. The sky is blue with nary a cloud, The sun is shining brightly. There is a nip in the air with the chilly breeze blowing just enough to remind you that a coat is needed. Not Spring yet.

A busy weekend with Deagan celebrating his 13th birthday. The Tennessee Family all had breakfast at Jake’s Scramble, a great breakfast and lunch dining place in Knoxville. Both Deagan and Chael had the gigantic cinnamon rolls that are so delirious. Tevia had pancakes, and the rest of us had egg breakfasts like omelets and crapes, and breakfast burritos, and such. Tina had her usual bacon and eggs. So adventurous. All wonderful.

Deagan asked for gloves, shirt and pants to wear when he rides his dirt bike, so that is what he got, I am not sure if he is going to practice and then one day ride the dirt bike in races or just what. I know the kids in Searchlight are in competition and race all over Nevada, California and Arizona . This continues into adult hood and I believe there is prize money involved. That I am not sure about but it would only make sense Anyhow as long as he has fun, isn’t hurt and stays safe,..

Sunday was an all day rain event. It was a stay at home day, read, church on line, watch TV and eat a home made beef stew that turned out great. We watched some of our recordings, the Kids Baking Championship, Bull, and The Rookie. All good. I love the kids and am amazed at how well they bake and what they know about the methods and the ingredient . So smart. The news and America’s Funniest Home Movies. That was good.

Today’s phonology:

To Think only of the best, To work only for the best, and to expect only the best.

Have a fantastic rest of your Monday. Fill it with kindness, laughter, smiles and giggles.

Blessings

Thursday, January 6, 2022 Snowing Raining Snowing NO SNOWBALLS 33 degrees 4:22 p.m.

It has been a quiet day around here. Very cloudy, very cold and show showers or rain showers or nothing! I have been watching to see an accumulation deep enough to at least make a snowball but so far, not even deep enough to make a marble. I haven’t seen anyone walk their dogs and only a couple of doves have been at the feeder. There is no school today as the schools are having a snow day. I guess some places here in Oak Ridge have gotten quite a bit of snow. Tina said that one of the girls where she works said that it is supposed to get down to 14 tonight. That is cold.

In the event that the power goes out I have made sure all flashlights, lanterns, phones, tablets and Kindles are charged. I would put the electric blanket on the bed but it wouldn’t work without electricity so will just leave the quilt on. It is quite warm and cozy. And tomorrow I can take this goofy sandal off and wear my own shoe so fuzzy warm slippers will be nice. I will add warm socks just in case.

Today’s philosophy:

To Look at the sunny side of everything–and make your optimism come true.

Since there is nothing going on here, I am wishing you a fantastic, fun, cheerful and productive rest of your day.

Blessings