Sandy's Daily Updates

A mostly sunny day and right now it is 71 degrees at 5:28 p.m. There are clouds floating around, the hint of rain tomorrow, but at the moment it is sunny and so pretty.

Tina got home, then took me to the post office to mail three things. 2 late birthday cards and a Mother’s day day car from Olive to Charlene with a small package in it. Sierra stuck a note in there . Those 2 felines do keep in touch.

Today was laundry day so that is accomplished as well as a few other chores that needed doing. Slowly but surly I am getting caught up on things. I find that I am slower then I was as I have to sit and put my let up every so often. That is aggravating but necessary for it to heal. That I do want to accomplish. I have been pretty good about using my cane, wearing my life alert necklace, and being careful where I step. The Golden Years! My finger has healed nicely. Now I just have the dead skin surrounding the cut to get rid of. I will probably go to the dermatologist and have her cut that off.

Since I didn’t get everything done today that I wanted to, it will get put on the agenda for tomorrow. We have Crafts tomorrow evening and I need to get the attendance sign in sheet made up and ready. I have stories to write and floors to vacuum and furniture to dust. One would think that Sierra would help with the dusting as her tail would be perfect. But, she just sits and watches me, or wants to play with the duster. I guess I am stuck with the dusting and entertaining her.

Wah’s House Hold Hints: “When washing wool blankets or quilts made from woolen scraps, add 1 cup of mothballs or crystal to the rinse water. Your blanket will be protected from while they are stored.”

Here it is dinner time so had better get in the kitchen and get with it. Have a great evening, fill it with relaxation, good company, games, safety and fun.

Blessings

Another rainy Monday, very cool, 59 degrees at 6:09 p.m. We had a mostly cloudy, rainy cool weekend. Friday was wind, thunder, and lightening, all sorts of warnings and watches crossing over the TV and radio as well as the phone. Here we got the wind, thunder and lightening and lots of rain. I tried to stay away from the computer and TV, and the phone due to lightening. So, I hope that this week is a bit better as far and the lightening and wind are concerned. The lightening and thunder were so loud and ominous sounding that Sierra got in my lap and I put the throw over her. She couldn’t of gotten any closer. I have never seen her act like that.

Today was bible study, and it was good. We are now on chapter 17 in Revelations. It is an in depth study and very interesting. I am so amazed at how much it refers to the old testament and the people in those books. I now can connect the dots to some of the people and events. Both past and present, so to speak. Daniel is one of the go to books, and Exodus is another one. Very interesting, and makes one stop and think, and wonder why people don’t believe in God.

Saturday we made a quick trip into Publix’s for groceries. We both like that store as it is clean, well stocked, comparable prices to Kroger’s and Walmart. Also none of the out dated products, or very close to outdated. We will go back there for the majority of our groceries with just the daily needs bought here, bread, milk, etc.

Then we stopped at Ross’s for something and I found Sierra a new bed. She likes it as she has been in it most of the day. I got something else I needed but it must not be very outstanding as I can’t remember what it was. Anyhow, then home before the next big rain hit. WE just made it.

Sunday we did church on line and really didn’t do much of anything. I kept my leg up quite a bit and Tina rested her arm a whole lot. Today she went to PT and he said that she should stretch it , like reach across the table for things, etc. She needs to be able to lift her arm up above her head. She has tears in the long muscle and a couple small ones in the rotator cup.

Wah’s House Hold Hint: “To ease cleaning the grill after barbecuing or broiling in the oven, sprinkle detergent over the still warm grill rack or broiling pan. Cover with wet paper towels. When cleaning time comes, there is no bother with scrubbing.

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

Blessings.

Today is the first day of May. The fifth month of the year. And what a year it has been so far. Our President has completed his 100 days in office and started, changed and got rid of all sorts of rules, laws, and people. He has added new rules, laws, and people. Some, of not most of the changes are for the best, Some, maybe not, and a bunch are “wait and see”.

Today we have had a variety weather wise. Rain, wind, sunshine, clouds, and warmth. Right now, at 5:04 p.m., it is 76 degrees and sunny. No complaints here. Dottie was out and she said that it sprinkled on her all the way home. Tina said that it sprinkled on her all the way to work this morning. We had a good rain shower this morning, then dark clouds, and then sunshine, and a mixture of clouds and sun.

The $5.00 once a year sale is being held at the Methodist Hospital today and tomorrow. Dotty and I went and enjoyed shopping and looking. We each bought a few things and said that it was great and we will attend again next year, The Good Lord Willing. Tina came down and met us for lunch. The food there was pretty good. A great couple of hours.

Not a great deal of news around here today. No one has been out cutting trees or mowing, etc. Of course, I was gone part of the day so may have something. Just a normal, quiet, nice day which is perfect.

Wah’s House Hold Hints: ” To remove rug stains like blood, mildew,etc. Soak with cold water, then heavily covering it with cornstarch. Leave it on to dry completely, then vacuum up. It doesn’t harm the carpet.”

Have a great rest of your Thursday. Make it a super energetic, interesting, productive and fun day.

Blessings

A beautiful April spring day. The sun is shining, the birds are singing,and lawn mower are humming. The grass is green and tall, the flowers are blooming and the trees are fully dressed with their bright and beautiful green leaves. sierra is enjoying watching the birds, the squirrel and the chipmunk chasing each other up and down the tree. The small lizards that are scurrying about here and there are another source of entertainment for her.

Today I have cleaned part of the living room, moving her cat tree closer to the window seat that isn’t really a window seat. She can look out while curled up in her cozy spot and won’t miss anything unless she is sleeping. I am using the top spot to hold my Christmas Cactus as it is getting so but that when we close the blinds we pinch some of the branches and leaves. So, hope this idea works. it now, I guess I will have to go buy a plant stand that is tall enough to hold the plant where it can be in the sun and light.

Tonight we are having hamburger patties, hash brown potato patties and a veggie/ Tonight is Crafts and I am hoping to be finished with dinner and dishes by 6:00 p.m. Then I can be at the church by 6:15 or so. I don’t know how busy that place will be tonight. It is also bible study night for the men and women as well as practice for the music, and the kids activities. It is a busy church. I believe we will discuss plans for visiting the nursing homes and giving those who have no one visiting them……no family or friends, etc. I understand from so many people that there are a lot of people in the nursing homes that are totally alone, no family or friends. That is sad. Anyhow, Tina is working on talking to the administrators to see who, how many (men and women, I believe) and how many should go in to visit for a few minutes, and would they like a lap throw. There are three nursing homes here in Oak Ridge.

Tina enjoyed her first day back at work, was very busy all day and so excited to be back there. And, she slept in her won bed last night without any problems. Things in that department are looking up. She will be home in about 30 minutes and we shall se how today went. I haven’t heard from her all day so I guess things at work are good.

Tomorrow there is a $5.00 jewelry sale at the hospital, and I think I might go. Tina said that I should. I doubt that I will buy anything but looking is fun. the bad part is that it will be held very close to the gift shop and that is dangerous as that place has so many cute, useful, items that I know enough to lock my purse up before going in there.

Wha’s House Hold Hints: “Dishwasher Film: fill dishwasher with glassware and china, (don’t put in the silver, aluminum, or brass). Put bowl in bottom of dishwasher. Pour 1 cup of Clorox into this and run dishwasher through the cycle, but do not dry. Fill bowl again with 1 cup of white vinegar and let it go through the complete cycle. this will remove all film from your dishes and dishwasher too.

Time to start dinner. Have a great rest of your Wednesday. Make it a relaxing, enjoyable, positive, cheerful and fun one.

Blessings