Sandy's Daily Updates

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Sunny Slight Breeze Clear Beautiful 74 Degrees 4:16 p.m.

A really pretty day, no rain and few clouds. Today was laundry day as the humidity is way down so a good day for the dryer to run. Since it was two day over the normal laundry day, and the weather has been warm and humid, we had quite a large pile of laundry to wash, dry and out away. It has taken all day just about to get it all completed. Of course, other housework goes along with it.

Dinner tonight is lasagna, the rest of the green beans and garlic toast. The lasagna came from the meat market and was recommended as being very good, so we shall see. Tina has been dying to try it and asked for it tonight. I had planned leftovers which is probably why she asked for this. I don’t understand people who don’t like leftovers.

I shall see how the confection oven works now as that is how I am cooking this masterpiece. I have used the oven but not the confection setting. There are so many bells and whistles to try on the stove, dishwasher and microwave that I am busy trying each thing. I do enjoy new gadgets.

Other then all that it has been a quiet day. The one bird feeder is empty so I guess the squirrel has emptied it. I see the rest of the birds are eating out of the other one. The squirrel can’t get into it. The red headed woodpecker has no problem eating out of it, but probably wishes the perch was a bit bigger.

Quote of the day: ‘Every now and then go away, have a little relaxation, for when you come back to your work your judgment will be surer. Go some distance away because then the work appears smaller and more of it can be taken in at a glance and a lack of harmony and proportion is more readily seen.”

Leonardo DA Vinci

Have a great rest of your hump day. Make it a happy, enthusiastic, prosperous, and fun day.

Blessings

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Cloudy Thunderstorms Predicted Breezy 72 Degrees 9:19 a.m.

The TV local weatherman reported that we would possibly have sever thunderstorms today, probably this afternoon through the early evening hours. She suggested that all our phones, tablets, watches, etc. be charged in the likely event the intranet and /or power goes out for a long period of time. I decided that getting my blog out early would be a good idea.

There really isn’t anything new around here, in our corner of the world. Else where in Oak Ridge a man reported seeing a really big bob cat, approximately 43 pounds two feet high and three feet long. This is a warning for all to keep their pets in. He lives across Oak Ridge and in a mountain type area. Here we haven’t seen any wild animals that dangerous. So far all we have seen, that I know of, is the squirrels and chipmunks. And the birds. We haven’t even see deer so far this year. Since most everyone here keeps their pets indoors and walks their dogs, I think all are safe. I occasionally see a black cat wonder by late at night, and once a white cat. I see them on my blink.

Quote of the day: “Pain is inevitable. WE can’t prevent it, and sometimes we can’t stop it once it’s started. But we can choose not to be miserable. Invite Jesus to come into your fiery furnace with you, and He will place His loving hands under you and lift you up into His strong arms of protection.” Ny calendar.

Have a terrific Tuesday. Make it a cheerful, productive, safe, healthy and fun day.

Blessings!

Monday, May 15, 2023 Cloudy Warm Breezy 76 Degrees 3:37 p.m.

A lovely day here in Oak Ridge, TN. Tina just called and said it was pouring in Knoxville. She is about 26 miles from here, so I imagine that we will get a downpour shortly. Right now the sun just peaked out and it looks lovely outside. I do have to say it is very muggy, humid, very heavy air. I was going to do laundry today but decided to wait until Wednesday when the humidity is low and the high pressure has moved in and the rain and such has moved out.

The weekend was lovely. Saturday we spend time doing odds and ends here at the house, then took a trip to Hobby Lobby and Kroger’s. Had a late lunch at Calhoun’s. Yes, we have the new stove but didn’t want to dirty it, and it was very warm so why heat the house when one doesn’t have to.???? Besides, we didn’t take anything out of the freezer and both were tired of salads.

Saturday morning we took Sierra to the vet as she has been very cranky and nearly mean. They called back with the blood test results and said that they came back just perfect. Now we have to watch what she eats and write it down and also what she drinks. This should be fun!!! She may be hurting someplace and trying to tell us. I guess next will be x-rays? i don’t know. She is an expensive cat.

Sunday was fun. We went to Jerry’s for a Mother’s Day Brunch. Tammie and he fixed a wonderful sausage egg casserole and the best blueberry breakfast cake. So good. They serve mimosa’s. Very nice. After eating we went outside in the back yard and played with the puppy and adult dogs. That is always fun. Dallas. the puppy, at 10 weeks old, weights 16.9 pounds. She is going to be a big girl very soon. Her fur is so soft and white and pretty. She enjoys hiding under the porch steps but soon she won’t be able to get under there. Jerry may have to block the entrance so she can’t get in there other wise she might just get stuck and they would have to tear out the steps to get her out. the other three have become more welcoming of her and Lacy and Murphy play with her. Finley still is not very welcoming. That will take time.

Quote of the day: “In order to realize the worth of the anchor, we need to feel the stress of the storm.” Corrie Ten Boom

I hope that you had a wonderful Mother’ Day weekend and are enjoying a perfect Spring Monday. Make it a productive, gracious, positive, pleasant and fun day.

Blessings

Friday, May 12, 2023 Cloudy Breezy Cool 75 Degrees 5:18 p.m.

Another beautiful, cool spring day. There is a chance of rain, but so far, we haven’t seen any here. Tina said that she had sprinkles on her way home from work. WE could use some here as the flowers, grass and trees love it when watered by Mother Nature.

There is a two bedroom condo for sale in our small little area, called Green Villa. They are asking $300,000. I will be surprised if they get the asking price. We were surprised that the one in the next block of condo’s sold for $240,000. It is also a 2 bedroom. the rooms are small and very little has been done to upgrade them. They have a 1 1/2 car garage that they call a two car garage but only one fits in. Homes are still high priced and the demand is still great as far as I can see.

Nothing much going on today. The biggest thing is that the stove arrived and is installed. We shall use it tomorrow. I took nothing out of the freezer for dinner as i did that last week and we didn’t have a stove. Tomorrow is another day.

Quote of the day: “God loves me so much that He will accept me just as I am. But He loves me too much to leave me that way,” My calendar

Have a great rest of your Friday. And a wonderful, adventurous, enjoyable, safe, healthy and fun Weekend…HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

Blessings