Sandy's Daily Updates

HAPPY GROUNDHOG’S DAY!

That poor groundhog was woke up early just to see if he would or would not see his shadow. Of course, he saw it. Now we will have six more weeks of winter. He probably saw his shadow so he could go back to sleep for another six weeks and get in his required six weeks of rest. He hibernates, I believe. That being said, today, here in Oak Ridge, it is sunny, slightly breezy, and 70 degrees at 5:29 p.m. A beautiful day in the neighborhood.

After such a busy weekend I haven’t done much today. this morning I went to bible study. It is the first one of the month as the bad weather has prevented most of the ladies from being able to get to the church. So many have curvy, hilly and mountain roads to drive, and they are the last to be cleared or treated after a snow storm or icy conditions.

We are still on chapter 7 in Daniels and Chapter 13 in Revelations. Both books are very much they are connected. It is proving to be an interesting and educational study. I am finding a lot of history, a lot of comparisons from then to now, and geography changes from then to now. Who knew? One lady was shocked to learn that Jewish are a race of people, not just what people from Isaiah are called. We, who live in America are called Americans, but we, and our ancestors, are of many nationalities, but we are still called Americans, American Indian verses Indians from India; Asian Indians, etc. We are all God’s creation and therefore are all human beings.

The mention of the different kings and nations and how they fought for whatever they thought was important at the time showed how the names and boundary lines of different nations or countries came in to play and how some of them received the name they have today.

Wah’s Household Hints: “Egg stains can be removed from silver by vigorously with common table salt.”

Have a great rest of your first Monday of February. Make it a energetic, productive, positive, and fun day.

Blessings

It has been a chilly, cloudy, rain showery day. The temperature is 46 degrees and the time is 5:10 p.m. We are due to have rain tonight and most of tomorrow. Yes, winter is still with us.

Mu heart goes out to the families, friends and loved ones of all those who were killed in the terrible air crash this morning. All are in my prayers.

Today has been a busy day. I had a foot doctor appointment at 9:00 this morning…toenails clipped. then Tina and I went to Hardy’s for breakfast. We had coupons so thought to use them. Breakfast for two for $11.00. Not bad in my book.

Next, we went to the dermatologist as we both had appointments. I had a bunch of moles froze off, Tina had one or two on her face froze. they are so nice in there. I also had a blackhead removed on my back by my waist that I couldn’t reach and Tina couldn’t get. It was like a small rock. She said that it was very normal and if a skin cell is a bit enlarged blackheads will occur. It is the oils in your skin that causes it.

After leaving there we decided to check in at Big Lots to see how their closing sale was going. We got a couple of things but as far as sales go, their prices are still pretty high.

Next we went to Ross’s and bought a couple of things. I got a blouse for $3.00. It is a supper blouse and will be good for around here. They still have quite a few things on sale. Tina got a couple of blouses and a few other things, a brush and a curling iron brush.

Next we went to Home Goods. there we found the slender cart to go between the washer and dryer. Also three plastic dividers to go in our snack drawer to keep things in there in order. That was about it for the shopping.

Next it was the back doctor for Tina. I learned that I needed lessons for starting her car as there wasn’t anyplace to park and she was due in, so I said I would drive around until I found a parking place. WE changed places and she went in. I forgot that when two doors are opened, the motor stops. She had left the key but I didn’t know how to use it. Of course, it looks like a card on a leather strap. I finally called her and she had to come back out and start the car. So weird! I will take lessons. I like driving it, but the starting part is still a mystery. I was able to lock it and go in and wait for her in the waiting room.

She has her L5 is deteriorating, or resting on another nerve or bone. Something like that. So she has to go for PT for 5 weeks, then be scheduled for shots or what ever. Time will tell. I am hoping that surgery isn’t in her future but we shall see. She might learn to use all the handy gadgets we have to use to save the back, knees, etc,.

Wah’s House Hold Hints: “Cur Flowers. When they begin to welt, cut the ending of the stems, & immerse them in real hot water. This revives them.”

Have a great rest of your Thursday. Make it a positive, thoughtful, productive, cheerful, and fun day.

Blessings

Another beautiful winter day. It is 3:23 p.m. and the temperature is 59 degrees, That is so nice. the sun is shining and birds are out singing and looking for worms and seeds. The Robin Red Brest has been in the yard all day, hunting worms I believe. I think he is the one who says that spring is right around the corner. I know, we have to wait and see if the ground hog sees his shadow before we can get the winder clothes put away and the spring ones out.

Today I have sat and filled out all the surveys, canvases, and ballots that have come in the mail this week. I get a box full each week and quite often just shred them as they are the same ones from the same people, asking the same questions. Today it is: Senior citizens Alliance, The Seniors Center, Republican National Committee, and Hillsdale Collage. I answered all their questions, sealed them and they are ready to go in the mail. I send no money. I receive the same letters asking for me to give my opinion, fill in the appropriate box, etc. and to donate as much as as I can. So all will go out in the mail and the next batch will go in the shredder when they arrive.

Tonight is Crafts so will have dinner on the table when Tina gets here. I am not sure if we are making blankets tonight or just what we are doing. I have decided I need to learn to knit or crochet as most of the other ladies do one or the other. Two of us color or just sit and visit with everyone. If making blankets we are all busy. I can’t take scrap booking as it takes up to much room plus a lot to lug over there for an hour.

Wah’s Household Hints: “When giving a child a pill that has a bad taste or is especially large coat it with butter. The pill won’t leave a bad taste and be much easier to swallow.” I think that would work for adults as well.

Have a great rest of your day. Make it a cheerful, productive, kind, generous, and fun day.

Blessings

A beautiful sunny day, temperature is 53 degrees, a slight breeze and not a cloud to be seen in the beautiful blue sky. So nice to see warmer weather, with sunshine, as it has been a long, cold month. I think, or rather, hope the fridged weather is over now. I love having the front door open and the sun shining in the glass storm door. It makes the room brighter and cheerier.

Charlene texted me and told me that Mr. Jefferson, her sweet puppy dog, has passed away. He was a good dog, a very loved and close companion with Charlene. I am thankful that he isn’t suffering, but know he will be missed greatly by her, and all who knew him. I know that Tina and I will miss him, hearing about his adventures and antics, seeing his pictures. He was my day time companion when we lived in the apartment in Vegas. Charlene had to work, so I would go get him and bring him home to spend most of the day with Sierra and I. They got along well, ignoring each other for the most part. Occasionally they would nap together on the couch.

Today I have been cleaning out files for the most part. That is a yearly job, and not my favorite one. I have shredder, pulled staples and just tossed quite a bit, and still have more to go. I will be very happy when this project is completed. I doubt I will save quite as much this year. But I am thankful that I saved all the Guidepost receipts as every two or three months they would send a letter telling me that they hadn’t received my payment for such and such a book/ I would find the cancelled check, and where I had written the check #, date, amount on the receipt portion, make copies of it all and mail it back to them. The last one I wrote cancel my account and please don’t send me anything else.

Wah’s Household Hints: “Keep a piece of sandpaper handy when pressing pleats. Slip the sandpaper under the pleat to be pressed.” That is all she wrote on that subject so will try it one day and see how it works.

Have a great rest of your Tuesday. Make it a productive, profitable, caring, kind and fun day.

Blessings