Sandy's Daily Updates

Friday, January 20, 2023 Sunny Breezy Cold Beautiful 48 Degrees 5:02 p.m.

A very cool but pretty day. It is so nice to have sunshine even if it is cold. The wind makes it cold I am sure. All the people walking their dogs are in jackets and gloves, etc. The dogs have jackets on also, most of them. Smokey, the big German Shepard does not have a sweater or jacket. He seems to be enjoying the cold weather as he is full of energy, unlike his master.

Today I rearranges the living room, moving my desk away from the front door and over to the far wall, out of the way, It is nice as the chair doesn’t go all over the place when I get up, just more or less stays right there by the desk. The best part is that I can sit and type, etc without everyone looking in at me. More privacy. Sierra’s cat tree is right by the desk and she seems happy that it is there and she can be in it and yet close to me. She hasn’t bugged me very much today when I have been on the computer.

We are having kielbasa and scalloped potatoes for dinner tonight. I think a veggie to go with it. I do like kielbasa once in a while. A hot meal on a cold day is good. I think hot tea will be the drink of the evening.

The weekend is here. Tomorrow, probably afternoon, we will go to Dottie’s and visit for a bit. Then grocery shop and home. Sunday, it is supposed to rain so a good day to stay home and read a book, play a game, rest and relax.

Quote of the day: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people. Galatians 6:9-10.” My Calendar

Have a wonderful Friday evening and a weekend; make them filled with laughter, adventure, relaxation, family and friends, and fun.

Blessings

Thursday, January 19, 2023 Sunny Windy Warm Beautiful 68 Degrees 3:50 p.m.

We had rain this morning, then wind, then the sun peeked out. Finally full sunshine and wind. So pretty. I hope we get a couple of days with sunshine as it sure makes the house cheery and brightens everything up.

Today has been a day of writing letters, picking up and putting away. Of just doing odds and ends. I think I finally have gathered all the Christmas stuff that was forgotten and now is ready to be put away. It seems that no matter how hard we try there is always things forgotten that need to go in the Christmas storage boxes or crates. I think that means rearranging the shed again.

Charles came over and reported that Roxy’s vet appointment yesterday was good. Her liver enzymes are close to being back to where they should be and she is doing just fine. She is such a good dog and I am so glad she is doing well. We get to see her every time Pamela comes to visit her dad or us. She is working more now and I think different hours so don’t see much of her.

I received my Belle mobile medical alert system button yesterday so have charged it and am wearing it. So far it is not a bother and I can go about my daily chores without it being a bother. I can wear it around my neck like a necklace or on a clip on my belt. I can always put it under my shirt when doing chores that require me to bend over. I think it is a security that all who are alone a lot need.

Quote of the day: “Painting is poetry that i seen rather then felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather then seen”. Leonardo da Vinci

Have a great rest of your Thursday. Make it a valuable, adventurous, bright, learning and fun day.

Blessings

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 Cloudy Foggy this a.m. Cool Still 53 Degrees 6:12 p.m.

The weatherman promised a sunny afternoon but all we received was clouds. It wasn’t really warm even though the thermometer said 53. Tomorrow we should have rain in the morning and a nice warm, sunny and windy afternoon. I sure hope so. Gray is pretty but sunshine yellow is cheery. The weatherman says 68 for a high tomorrow.

The desk drawers are all in order now. I believe that tomorrow I will clean house, vacuum, dust, bathrooms, etc. It is time. I have ignored the housecleaning for the desk and file cleaning. Am glad that is one project completed. I do believe Sierra will miss all the fun places to check out and crawl in and scatter around, or sleep on. But, I am sure she will find something else to entertain herself with and “help” me.

That is all of interest today. Maybe more tomorrow. I hope to open the Builtmore House book and get started reading that. I will share the interesting parts as I am sure there are many.

Quote of the day: “Human subtlety will never devise an invention more beautiful, more simple or more direct than does nature because in her invention nothing is lacking,and nothing is superfluous.” Leonardo de Vinci.

Have a great rest of your hump day. Make it productive, pleasant, persuasive and fun.

Blessings

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 Rainy morning Cloudy Breezy 51 Degrees 5:03 P.M.

A very wintry day, though the temperature hasn’t been bad. Right now the temperature is 51 degrees and that is pretty great since yesterday at this time it was in the 40’s. We are to have the warmer temperatures most of the week and then cooler weekend. The weather is up and down, but I am not complaining as so much of the country is experiencing very fierce weather. California is working hard at making the foretold prophecy of ” California is going to fall into the ocean!” come true. All the mudslides, rain, fires, snow, etc. seems like it could be working its’ way towards that.

Tina just got home from work. Sierra runs to greet her just like a puppy dog. The poor kitty gets no attention, treats, play time, etc. She is one spoiled cat. Tina and I miss Milo but I don’t think that Sierra does. She likes being the only cat!

Today has been a busy one. I finished the file drawer, and filled the shredder bucket. I did the laundry and all the normal pick up and put away stuff. It is nice to see something accomplished. Tomorrow I will start another project. Just not sure which one as yet. Maybe a bit of yard work.

Quote of the day: ” There are many women like me who talk about cosmetic surgery; but our philosophy prevails:

No guts—-live with the ruts.” My calendar

Have a great rest of your Tuesday. Make it a pleasant, energetic, social, practical and fun rest of your day.

Blessings