Good afternoon. Here we have a balmy 41 degrees, sunshine and blue skies. A beautiful January, winter afternoon. I am sorry I missed yesterday. My computer was down. The hard drive dies. Jeffy got over this morning and got it up and going again. Something to do with the cords or plugs or something like that. I am thankful that it is once again purring along. And, I am very thankful to have a son, close, who is so talented in keeping the computer and other electronics going smoothly. And other none electronic things fixed or started or put together, etc. He is so very much appreciated.

The weekend is here. It has been a long and very cold week. Now it is to warm up a bit, maybe rain some, be sunny and reach a high of 5o one day next week. That sounds so much better then 20. I am looking forward to some warmer days, and early mornings when my feet hit the floor. Upstairs isn’t to bad as there is carpet, but downstairs is a bit cold as under the hardwood is concrete, That is cold.

Dinner tonight is spaghetti and meatballs, with garlic toast. Maybe a salad. After the kitchen is cleaned up, we will sit down and work out a menu for next week. That sounds very good, but I know from experience that it won’t last.

something will come along and distract us from the menu, good intentions. Tina won’t be hungry, or we need something quick as there is someplace we need to go, etc. So, that being said, we are only going to make the menu for 3 days and there will probably be leftovers to cover the other four days. Anyhow, more on the outcome of this plan next week.

Not much news around here today. I managed to get three stories written and sent off. That is a big accomplishment. I have more to do plus I need to edit and attach pictures to some of them. I am thinking of just having a picture album with the story title under the picture. Just a thought. Or maybe just an picture album period. We shall see.

Wha’s Household Hints: “JEWELRY ; a jewelry designer recommends using a small brush and tooth paste to clean a ring or pin that has become dull looking. A short soak in liquid soap or dish detergent and water with a bit of ammonia will cut grease and and shine”.

Have a great rest of your Friday. Have an excellent weekend. Fill it with adventures, relaxation, family, friends, and fun.

Blessings

A beautiful, clear, cold, sunny day here in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. We are to hit the high temperature of 30 degrees, but it is 4:30 p.m. and the temperature is 29 degrees. I believe that is the high for the day. It was 8 degrees this morning when I came downstairs at 5:15 a.m. So many schools still closed due to weather, icy roads being the cause. Some roads still have snow as well as ice. So many mountains in this area, so many curvy narrow roads. We are better off then the states on the golf and Atlantic coast who are fighting snow, ice, and many have no snow equipment to handle it. They also are in the freezing mode.

Not a great deal going on around here. Sierra is enjoying the sun streaming in the front windows. The Christmas cactus is enjoying it also. Maybe the hydrangea is but it is in its winter mode so not doing much. I guess it will come back to “life” in the spring. I hope so anyway.
The same goers for the other plant that hibernates during the winter. We won’t mention the outdoor plants that have probably froze to death. I hope they all come back also.

The news has been interesting today. Our new President is having quite a time with all his pen and wants and wishes. I guess there is a right way and a wrong way of doing things, including changes. But it seems that he sees only His way, and that doesn’t always work. A whole lot of people have a whole lot to say about each signature he has applied to his “executive orders.” It makes me think of Daniel, Chapter 7 in the bible. And also Revelations, chapter 11, I think. Both refer to a King that will come to rule everything, but doesn’t last long. Of course, there is a lot more to that, but if you read both, you will probably understand.

I have spent a lot of today hunting receipts, one especially, to go with a cancelled check to send to Guidepost. I got the whole thing together and it is ready to mail back to them along with a request to cancel my account. they do this every three or four months, sending a letter that I haven’t paid an invoice for a book. I have to go through the file, then find the cancelled check on line, and copy both and mail it back, to prove that it has been paid. This time it was an invoice from September. The proof is ready to send back along with a note to please cancel my account and do not send me anything else. I did mention that I was tired of having to prove to them that whatever invoice they are seeking payment for has been paid. I am so thankful that I keep records and receipts, dated and check #, as well as when I write a check the account # plus the name of the book is on the check. It sure has come in handy these past two years.

Wah’s Handy Hints: ” A supply of pipe cleaners kept near the sink will be handy for cleaning spouts of coffee and tea pots. They are also good for cleaning the narrow of a percolator.”

Have a great rest of your Hump day. Make it a productive, pleasant, healthy, cheerful and fun day.

Blessings

A cloudy, cold winter day. the temperature at 4: 28 p.m. is 23 degrees. I believe that is the high for the day. Tomorrow the cold will be 9 when we get up at 5:00 and should reach in the 30s for the high. We will think we are having a heat wave.

Today I feel like this cold may be working its way out of me. I do hope. It sure has kicked me in the rear. I am behaving and staying in, not overexerting myself and following the doctor’s orders. Not exactly willingly but really want over this mess. I have things to do, people to see, and places to go! I think that is how that saying goes.

Today I have worked on my stories, have written two with, I believe, 3 or 4 to go. I have answered e-mails, done my games, made beef stroganoff for dinner, and that is about it. Of course tended to Miss Bossy, Sierra. She can be so demanding when she wants something. She has gotten in the habit of me sitting in the recliner with a blanket and her curled up in my lap for a good part of the afternoon. That didn’t happen today or yesterday.

There isn’t much excitement around here. The only dog I have seen walking its master is Shadow, who thinks this cool weather is perfect for strolling and running. His master, who is bundled up like he is at the North Pole, isn’t into the running part of that. One, he isn’t that ambitious and two, there is lots of black ice out there. I think Shadow’s master thinks that if he fell shadow would take off for God know where or else shadow would pull him across the streets, to the highway and probably all the way to the dog park. I pray that he doesn’t hit black ice and fall.

Today is son Jeff’s 53rd birthday. He is returning to work tonight after being off for two or three weeks recovering from his surgery. He will be in surveillance which will keep him quiet and not doing to much physical rough housing. He is still healing and that will take a couple of month. He gets his exercise walking his dog, Molly. She is a senior citizen so doesn’t romp and run very much.

Wah’s Household Hints: “A swinging door that is used often collects finger prints & smudges. To avoid constant cleaning, apply spray on starch to the most used areas. This will keep the door clean, glossy and free of finger marks.”

Have a great, energetic, adventurous, cheerful, and fun rest of your day.

Blessings

A beautiful, cold, sunny January winter day. We got up to 13 this morning at 4:30, and it is now 3:57 p.m. and it is 22 degrees. We are in a deep freeze period. This will last most of the week with it being 9 degrees Wednesday morning. In one word, Burr!

At 12:01 p.m., Eastern time, our 47th President was sworn in. President Trump took the oath with his family standing right by him. Vice President Vance and his family were there, he taking the oath prior to President Trump. I believe it is going to be an interesting and active four years with those two in office.

Also in attendance was Past President Obama, Past president and Mrs. Bush, Past President and Mrs. Clinton, and of course now Past President and Dr. Jill Biden. I believe his was a hard ceremony for the past Presidents as President Trump hit on some sore spots in his speech. He also told what he was going to do today, and in the future. He said that God saved him from being killed so he can accomplish all. I do believe God put him there and maybe do accomplish all he intends to accomplish. I have a feeling there will be a lot of toes stepped on, feelings hurt and a bit of fighting before to long. I hope you all got to listen to his speech and watch the audience. Billy Graham Jr. gave a great prayer as did a priest. Both very meaningful, sincere, and good.

The weekend was quiet and productive. Kleenex made more money off of me, as did Coricidin but after a set back on Sunday, I am feeling much better today. Friday after Dottie git out of the Doctor’s office, we went and had lunch, then off to see Tammy and Jerry’s new home. It is large, pretty, interesting and fun. The dogs will get an acre fenced in to run, play, just enjoy, The other acre holds the swimming pool, shed, patio and grass area. That will be kept pretty, neat, and for the humans to enjoy. No dogs allowed in that area. The house itself has three bedrooms, an office, large kitchen, living room and dining room all in one. It has a fire place so will be nice and cozy. There is a large back porch/ patio and a lovely front porch with two rocking chairs that the previous owners left. There is a two car garage plus a side garage door for putting a boat in that end. All very nice and usable. I hope the dogs enjoy it when they get to move in. They are redoing the hardwood floors prior to moving in. This part of the country you will find hardwood floors most everywhere.

Saturday we cleaned out the freezer and fridge. then went to the grocery store. It was raining, and or misting the whole day. The store was a two hour trip as the shelves were missing so much, lot of things we wanted. One gentleman said that people were stocking up since bad weather was forecast. That is crazy! Skinny Girl pop corn must be everyone steady diet. There was none. Lots of things, sausage links, sausage in general, canned spinach, green onions, every department was out of most everything. We did get filters for the furnace, and things like that. What an experience.

We got home, put groceries away, changed into warm p.j.’s and watched TV while eating chicken and dumplings that Malinda brought over Friday evening. She is a very good cook. Yesterday we watched church on line, then did the laundry and watched TV. A quirt day.

Today, I watched the Presidential thing, took Bill,(next door), to pick up his car, and that is about it, so far. Now it is time to think about starting dinner. Nothing exciting, just 15 bean soup that I pulled out of the freezer. It just needs to heat up. It will be served with cornbread.

Wah’s Household Hints: “Keys: Slip an elastic hat cord through the hole in the key. Then push the metal tips of the cord through the lining near the top of your hand bag. Then you can unlock the door without detaching the key from your purse.

Have a great rest of your Monday. Make it a productive, warm, energetic, cheerful and fun day.

Blessings