Day 135

Cathy O’Connor came to the museum with me and we had a great time. Lots of visitors and that makes a good day. Then we munched a vegetarian club that was enough for dinner also. Made it home in time to sit with Dona while Laurie and Rod loaded the truck from the house they sold. Dona and I had a comfortable chat and warm hugs. I’m glad I had time with her. Regular Thursday: walking, senior center duty, writing group.

Day 134

Back to routine today beginning with a walk and museum duty. Don’t know what else might happen and I’m open to change. Sarah’s massage left me pink and sore. She does dig deep. It does my body a service to dig out the knots. Later, I ate a veggie burger like a cave woman, crammed it in and loved every crumb. I enjoyed showing the garden to Rod. He will go home to Idaho and make one. He already has bales.

Day 133

Worked happily for four hours and then I cried Uncle. It was busy at the pie social. Achy from standing and wanting ibuprofen and recliner time. The electricity went off during the Giants game. Second wind kicked in as Megan and I went to Holllie’s for dinner with Laurie’s family. Nine at the table with food for 20! It was a lively day. Minnie didn’t enjoy the fireworks and is just fine this morning. I’m still a little tired but happy. 

Day 132

Yesterday was another flat one. I guess I need to accept that sometimes I’m not a ball of fire. It’s okay. Today Hollie and I will walk to the museum at 8:30 to prepare for the pie and ice-cream social. I pour coffee and give out water bottles. We have done this for eleven years. Later Laurie, Rod, and Dona at Hollie’s house. Good food and lots of laughter.  Then Minnie and I will snuggle while she shivers through the fireworks.

Day 131

Minnie is distressed by the fireworks and crawled under the covers. She is inconsolable  even with the herbal remedy. Tomorrow will be worse.  I do what I can for her and it’s not enough. At least I’m home for the night noise. I wasted most of yesterday and regretted it in the evening. I wanted activity with others and instead sat, ate, and watched reruns on TV. I did not reach out or find an interesting place to use my energy. 

POH

When Eileen Evermore had her jewelry and art gallery next to the Triplicate office, I would go once a week to sit so she could out and do errands during business hours. Sometimes she would even get a lunch with friends. Her giant German shepherd, Timber, would sit with me in the front window. I had my journal on my lap and would write and watch people. The passing people would often do a double take when I moved or the dog stood up. I guess we looked like art work! If I sat there long enough I would see everyone I know as it is a busy intersection. Friends would come in and visit and that gave me the chance to show them around. I learned a lot about our local artists. It was a pleasant
experience.

Day 130

The five-pound flat of blueberries is already half gone! I gave some away but most have gone into my body with all the anti-oxidants busily at work. This morning I will meet Hollie at the farmers’ market. I like that routine so much and enjoy every single minute of her company and the walk around the market. I want zucchini to try a new recipe. Don’t need to buy greens any longer as my crop is ready. I love my gardens.

Chicken, humus and red kale on a whole wheat pita. Good way to start the day.

Day 129

We accomplished information gathering and that’s a good start. Today is errands and shopping day. It’s necessary or I wouldn’t do it. First groceries early as the Friday before a holiday weekend will create a mess at the store. Then blueberries from the farm. Tera Bella is coming to visit at noon and Megan is making scones with blueberry sauce. We will talk about elder circles among other community activities. It feels like an ongoing connection and opening for new projects.