Sandy's Daily Updates

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 Sunny Clear Hot Still 91 Degrees 4:36 p.m.

Another Summer day in East Tennessee. It is rather hot outside so indoors is perfect. I learned that if one needs to do any running around, it should be done before noon. This afternoon even the birds are in their nests, in the shade, out of the sun. No puppy dogs walking their people, no lizards scurrying across the front door step. All in their respective homes for their afternoon siesta.

Last evening the whole of East Tennessee, and probably the rest of Tennessee as well, was celebrating the University of Tennessee’ Baseball team as they brought home the trophy, winning the 2024 World Series Baseball series. The first one for them. All the people and fans around here are truly happy and thankful. Tennessee people are totally sports fans, especially of their own teams. All rally together, cheer them on and celebrate each team member. So wonderful to watch. I wonder how many people didn’t make it to work today because of watching the game on TV, or attending tailgate parties? So many families as well as single people went to Omaha Nebraska to watch the games in person. The crowd in Orange filled one half of the stands at the ball park there. Such a sight to see. Congratulations to the UT Baseball team.

This morning I had a Dr. appointment at 8:50 A.M. this is a new doctor, a dermatologist, as I had a cyst on my back that the regular doctor took care of bu thought I should see the dermatologist. I was there a bit early, filled out all the paper work and though I had a few minutes to wait. I was called right in. The doctor, a young lady, was very nice. She check where the cyst had been, said it was fine and that it would probably return at some point. When it does I should came in and she can get the whole thing out, including the sack. I had her check the moles I have and she said that they were not anything serious, and that they were passed down genetically. She froze several of them. I will go back in six weeks and get some more froze off. A great feeling of knowing they aren’t serious, just ugly.

Quote of the day: “Because of their age-long training in human relations- for that is what feminine intuition really is-women have a special contribution to make to any group enterprise.” Margaret Mead, 1901-1978. American Anthropologist, writer. “She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue”. Proverbs 31:26

Monday, June 24, 2024 Sunny, Breezy Clear Hot 93 Degrees 4:13 p.m.

Summer Time and the Weather is hot. There is a bit of humidity, but not as bad as a couple of days ago. I believe we had some rain last night so the plants outside are happy. They say that there is a 33% chance of rain on Wednesday. So far everything is lush and green, flowers looking good, bright and Cheerful.

We had a good weekend. All day Saturday we were home, doing a lot of the odd jobs that get put off until “we have time”. Next week, weather permitting we will work in the car port, hoping to make room for both the cars to fit in there. I do have my doubts, but, maybe. That would be nice.

Sunday we went to church, then grocery shopping at Food City. They have the best produce. We got most of what we needed there, only forgetting one item. I can pick it up tomorrow. We relaxed the rest of the day after putting groceries away. The Vols won their game yesterday and now have to win tonight’s game. I hope and pray that they do. It will be the first in nearly 85 years. It is time, I think. Yes, we will be watching “The World Series of Collage Baseball”. They are playing Texas A&M.

Today I went to lunch with five ladies from the Bible Study group at church. We went to China Place. It was pretty good. They have an extensive menu. I had Goo Moo Pan. And Won Ton Soup. The place is nice, clean, and the service was very good. The food was prepared nicely and I will go back. The prices were very good.This group goes to lunch every 4th Monday of each month, except holidays. The bible study is the first and third Mondays of most months, and till start up again in September. A very nice and fun group of ladies.

Tomorrow I have a doctor’s appointment at 8:50 a.m. No loitering around tomorrow morning. It is here in Oak Ridge, so don’t have to go in with Tina, and that helps a lot. It is hotter in Knoxville then here so don’t mind staying here.

That is all the excitement that I know of so far. Bill, Next door, brought over a chicken and noodle dish that we will have for dinner tonight. It looks wonderful, and knowing that he is a very good cook, I am looking forward to enjoying it this evening.

Quote of the day: “What a circus we women preform every day of our lives. It puts a trapeze artist to shame.” Anne Morrow Lindbergh, 1906 – 2001, American Writer: M. Charles Lindbergh.

Have a great rest of your Monday. Make it a marvelous, productive, pleasant, kind, and fun day.

Blessings

Friday, June 21, 2024 Sunny Windy Hot Dryer 91 Degrees 4:41 p.m.

It is Friday. The weekend is here. It will be a hot one so they say. I don’t understand why so many want to go to the beach on a hot summer’s day, where there is no shade, a zillion people, sharks swimming in the water along with the people, tons of sand that is hot. I just don’t see the “cooling down” part in that???

This weekend there are a few big events. The Tennessee VOLS are striving to be number one in collage Baseball. Come Monday Morning the whole world will know who the Number one Collage Baseball team is. I hope it is the Tennessee Vols. They play Texas A & M Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. You know what will be on our TV on those days. Oklahoma City has been host to all the Collage Baseball teams and I am sure that they have enjoyed every minute of it. The Collage World Series Baseball!

Sure hope that you have a fun, safe, interesting, COOL, and wonderful weekend. Drink plenty of fluids (WATER) AND STAY HYDRATED.

Quote of the day: “I believe the second half of one’s life is meant to be better then the first half. The first half is finding out how you do it. And the second half is enjoying it.” Frances Lear, 1923 – 1996. American Businesswoman, Publisher.

Have a wonderful weekend. Enjoy, stay cool, Relax and have fun.

Blessings

Thursday, June 20, 2024 Partly Sunny Windy Hot Summery 89 Degrees 4:19 p.m.

WELCOME SUMMER 2024! Well, it will officially arrive in 9 minutes. Today is day 172 of the year. Today is the longest day of the year. In some areas it is the hottest day of the year. In other places it is the wettest day of the year. I hope that where ever you are, it is the best day of the year, so far.

So far this week I have been watering the plants out front using the watering can. I have been trying to get the water turned on in the spicket out front so that I can use the hose, but as of this morning, I have failed to do so. I am really puzzled as i turn off the water to that spicket every winter so that it won’t freeze, and then turn it back on in the late spring or early summer. I managed to get it off, but now I can’t manage to get it on again. The faucet to turn the spicket water on and off is located behind a panel in the living room. I am mystified. Maybe tomorrow.

Well, the silent auction at church ended Sunday. There were several nice and interesting items to bid on. I bid on a quilt, only because there was only one lady who had bid on it. Making a quilt takes time, energy, work, talent, and thought. I felt bad that there was only one bid on it so I bid $10.00 higher then the one on there. Tina had a chest that she wanted so she bid on it, and had to raise her bid a couple of times. It was a nice looking chest. Well, Sunday afternoon she gets a call, telling her that she had bid the highest on the chest and it was hers. She was, and still is, so excited about winning the chest.

Last evening was Crafts at church. We went as usual and enjoyed the company. Tina is learning how to crochet, and I am just coloring. After crafts Tina went to get her chest. It turned out to be much bigger then she thought, and she had to ask two of the men there to please carry it out to the car for her. When we got home, she had to empty the chest in order to get it out of the car and into the house. She was totally surprised at all that was in it. She knew that there was a journal bible, a throw pillow and an afghan. There was a lot more. There was two throw pillows, the afghan, a bedspread with shams, a 5 minute bible study journal, two hand towels, 2 throw rugs, to pictures to hang on the wall! In a hear shaped basket there was 1 small bottle of shampoo and 1 small bottle of conditioner, two small bars of soap, and 1 vile of lavender oil, and one hand towel. Most all of it was hand made and very nice. The soaps , etc. were bought. Someone took a lot of time, patience and thought in putting that chest together. It is well appreciated, believe me.

Quote of the day: “We do not need to search for heaven, over here or over there, in order to find our eternal Father. In fact, we do not even need to speak out loud for though we speak in the smallest whisper or the most fleeting thought, He is close enough to hear us.” Theresa of Avila . 1515 – 1582. Spanish Christian Writer. The Lord…..is close to all who call on Him sincerely. Psalm 145: 17 – 18.

Have a great first day of summer. Make it a cool, cheerful, enjoyable, sociable, and fun day.

Blessings