Sandy's Daily Updates

Thursday, May 25, 2023 Mostly Sunny, Breezy, Warm 81 Degrees 4:28 p.m.

The Memorial Day weekend is here. Well, starts tomorrow. The weather should be fantastic with the highs in the 70’s and a slim chance of rain. Gas prices here are down 10 Cents a gallon and they say groceries are down also. I haven’t seen the price of groceries go down, but then I probably haven’t looked closely. All in all, it should be a lovely four or three day weekend. Some people have taken tomorrow off work so they have a longer weekend, probably going out of town.

We are planning on going to Loudon to a craft fair on Saturday. That is about 30 miles from here. Dottie is going with us so we will pick her up, (that is 28 miles from here) then go on to the Craft fair. So that will make it about 50 miles. It should be fun. After that we will go have lunch. If Tammy and Jerry don’t have plans, she will go with us. That will be fun. Jerry is welcome to come along and add to the fun of the party. I guess it will depend on how many sports events are on the Telly as to if he will venture out. And he has Dallas to train. We could take Dallas along and she could get Socialized while enjoying all the people and activities.

Yesterday, I spent the day with Dottie. I thought we might be painting her porch but she painted the front one on Tuesday so wasn’t moving well yesterday. We had a good day just visiting and looking at how great her yard is coming along. That grass is tall and green and getting thick. She was going to try and mow it today, I think. I was so surprised at how nice and neat the whole property is as when I first saw it I thought it a disaster. It was way over grown and had junk in it and just not what I thought would ever be decent. Now, one couldn’t ever tell it wasn’t the perfect spot on the block.

WE went to COSCO last evening and had a great time. It wasn’t crowded, easy parking and we were in and out within 45 minutes. That is from entering the property until leaving the property. I do believe that is a first.

Quote of the day: “Have you paid someone a compliment lately? Have you told a friend how special he or she is? Have you listened with your eyes and your ears?” Donna Watson

Have a great rest of your day. Make it a pleasant, cheerful, enjoyable and fun day.

Blessings

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Mostly Sunny, Slight Breeze Warm 78 Degrees 2:36 p.m.

Today is laundry day. I postponed it from yesterday due to the repairman expected to repair the handle on the new stove. He came and had it repaired quickly. I, we were very thankful for that. So today I am doing what I normally do on Mondays and also the Tuesday duties which aren’t very much.

Tomorrow I am going to ride in to Knoxville with Tina and spend the day with Dottie. She is painting her front and back porches so I might be able to lend her a hand. It is always fun to visit and do what ever needs doing or just doing what ever we please. After Tina gets off work we plan on going to COSCO and getting what we need there. The weekend, being it is a holiday weekend, will be busier then usual we think. At this time, that is the plan.

No excitement around here, a very quiet day. Of course, doing laundry means I am up and down stairs so probably miss anything or anyone. I went through yesterday’s mail and will probably shred most of it.

I received a letter, which is an official Petition to the United States Congress stating that the Social Security Act NEEDS TO BE PASSED NOW! They want to phase out the earning cap on contributions to Social Security, extending the life of Social Security Trust Fund. Then they want to use the gains from the elimination of the earning cap to increase average Social Security benefits by about $2,400 per year. Adjusting the COLA formula that reflects the costs of goods and services typically used by older Americans, immediately helping Social Security beneficiaries meet their daily needs. So, is this a good idea or not?

Quote of the day: “You do ill if you praise, but worse if you censure what you do not understand.” Leonardo DA Vinci

Have a great rest of your Tuesday. Make it a thoughtful, energetic, positive, and fun day.

Blessings

Monday, May 22, 2023 Mostly Sunny, Breezy Warm 80 Degrees 4:40 p.m.

A beautiful spring day. Birds busy, bees checking out the flowers in the from flower bed. The squirrel is working hard at getting seeds from the one bird feeder, and the chipmunks are scrounging all the ones dropped on the ground by the birds eating from the feeders. We found that the wood bees have returned so will have to go spray for them again. They left one area and moved to another.

WE had a busy and fun weekend. Saturday we did projects around the house and the yard. Of course made a trip to Hobby Lobby which is always fun. WE got what we went for and enjoyed looking at all the pretties we didn’t need. I came home with one Christmas gift. Starting the shopping early this year. So fun. Oh, yes, we got a couple of showers but nothing major so will have to water this evening.

Yesterday we enjoyed or Sunday morning ritual, then I put a big chuck roast in the oven, along with the potatoes, onion and carrots, and garlic, We dug out the spring/summer items from the shed and got them up. So summery and cheerful around here now. Jerry came over with his new puppy, Dallas. she is so cute and sweet and a puppy. Sierra wasn’t happy but only slapped her once when she came right up to her, wanting to make friends and play. Miss Grouchy wasn’t having any of that. Dallas loved the shade trees and green grass. She has all that at home but appreciated having it here also. She is going to be a big puppy dog. She is friendly but Jerry said she is supposed to be a guard dog. Well, Murphy is the guard dog so he might have something to say about that. Of course he is a miniature schnauzer who guards the place very well because he believes he is as big as a lion.

After Jerry arrived Dottie arrived. Poor Tammie had to work a Vols softball tournament so couldn’t be here. Jerry did a few honey-do’s for us which we appreciate so very much, then we sat down to dinner. the roast turned out good as did the veggies. Tina made a peach cobbler that was really good so enjoyed desert also.

After everyone left and all the evening chores were completed we sat down to the news and TV programs. A relaxing two hours or so, then off to bed. Monday morning arrives quite quickly.

Quote of the day: ” Give a friend a phone call or write a letter! Let that person know he or she is in your thoughts and prayers. Offer a word of encouragement—-the oxygen to the soul.” Alfred A Montapert

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

Blessings

Thursday, May 18, 2023 Mostly cloudy Slight breeze Quiet 76 Degrees 4:09 p.m.

A typical spring day, might rain, might not, not hot, not cold, a bit humid. A pretty day, but not sparkling as when the sun is shining brightly. I guess one might say, a relaxing weather day.

Watching the news this morning was interesting. We have both Democrats and Republicans meeting and discussing the budget, how to try and reach an agreement so the United States of America can pay its’ bills. President Biden off to Japan to discuss world affairs, and The governor of Montana outlawing a popular social media apt. then there is Harry and Megan and the tabloid fame chasers tearing up new York City. And yesterday, we found out that Martha Stewart is on the cover of a Sports magazine! WOW!! She was on the Today show announcing that bit of news. Somehow, I never pictured her as a Cover Girl.

Last evenings dinner was not so good. The lasagna was weird. It tasted O.K. but we never found the sauce nor the noodles. It consisted of very mildly flavored hamburger with white cheese melted over it. We have decided that we won’t buy that again.. Tonight will be the hamburgers and mac and cheese. They will be home made.

I am slowly reading the book of Leonardo DA Vinci. He was quite an interesting and talented person. He invented things way before people ever thought about them much less could use them. He was famous for his being a Renaissance painter and sculptor, and was known as an engineer and a scientist, his work in these fields remained hidden for centuries.He was brilliant beyond words. He was a true genius in every way. More on this subject as I get farther along in this book.

Quote of the day: Experience does not err. Only your judgments err but expecting from her what is not in her power.” Leonardo DA Vinci

Have a Tremendous Thursday, safety, prosperity, well being and fun.

Blessings