My Daily 86 Words

  Beautiful morning and I want to enjoy every minute of it. Yesterday was a good activity day and I want more. It’s memorial day and there are some public things going on. We avoid public groups and will enjoy our family pod.   The garden is thriving and the roses are amazing. Karen may come by for r green stuff and I’m hoping she will want the chest of drawers in my closet. I can’t use it and I want it to go where it will bee happy.

  . It’s over 100 across the mountain so we can expect cool days. It’s okay with me. I don’t like heat. Good walk yesterday. Pushed myself and added three blocks. I can do more and enjoy it too. I pay attention to my posture and walking straight. Cleaned house and vacuumed too. The closet needs sorting and planning, I want to move the dresser out of there. I’ll find a new home for it. A small space requires thoughtful use. Good food is part of the daily routine.  

  Felt better and did more yesterday. The medication has taken over the UTI. I added two blocks to the walk around the block and want to stretch more. I want my stamina and confidence back. Chuck and Hollie are going to Enderts’ beach which is a steep climb and there is a rock tunnel to go through.   I did it years ago. Not interested in strenuous doings anymore. Watering roses and walk abouts are enough. I love eating out of the garden. Fresh greens for every meal.

  Beautiful morning. Restless night with weird dreams. I was glad to get up and get my coffee. Rosalie and I had a long conversation about mysticism and it triggered curiosity about the Kabala. I will google it and see what I can learn. I need a big breakfast first. Yesterday I kind of snacked until late when I made soup. I need meals more than chips and peanuts. I’ll do better today. When Chuck and Holllie get back from the beach, I’ll walk around the block.

  Yesterday was an improvement over the past week. Felt better, moved better, walked longer and fed the roses. Today a sprinkle is expected and I will get out and walk later. First, grocery shopping for a few necessities. I need batteries for my flashlight. I can't see the thermostat without a light. The usual items are on the list. My visiting was with Linda Lee with a half hour on the phone. I like her and her agenda for social justice in Brookings with the homeless.

  Rested yesterday and not well enough to brag today. Beside the UTI, I have a sore muscle from some awkward move in the night. I want to get out and feed the roses even though I’m not energetic. Must keep the routine for the roses. Watched Skinwalker Ranch before I came in the house. It is fascinating and I enjoyed the Rabbi episode. Looking for the portal from a spiritual standpoint. Don’t have anything else except food and rest. Maybe find someone to visit with.  

  Hollie took me to the doctor for a urine test and prescription. I’m medicated now and should feel better soon. It was a restless night and I’m tired. It’s a chicken soup morning. Karen liked the garden and took   home lettuce and kale. She is missing having a garden and already has plans for her new place. I will continue to save rose petals. She makes oil from them. It rained in the night and everything seems fresh. It’s good for all the thriving crops.

  Pentecost at St. Timothy’s’ was a refreshing experience. No masks, no distancing, singing out loud, communion including wine and friendly vibes. I enjoyed it more than I can even remember. Fr. Bernie’s’ sermon was about embracing change because it is often Spirit leading. It’s cloudy and damp and warm.   I have a UTI. Hollie has called our doctor and I am hoping to get a refill without the wait for a test.   Karen is coming to collect lettuce as we have an abundance and sharing is good.

  It’s Pentecost and I have my red shirt ready for the visit to St. Timothy’s.. Linda Segura   will pick me up at 9 AM. Linda Lee invitee us and I’m glad to be going to an in church service. Less wind today and I may get the roses fed later. It’s been too miserable to enjoy being outside. The UTI is controllable so I can enjoy my Sunday. Chuck has more planters going. The whole yard is a vegetable garden. We will have produce for the whole neighborhood.

  Have a UTI that developed in the night. I’ll take AZO until Monday and ask for a scrip. The AZO controls the symptoms well enough to live okay. I don’t want to go to the ER and sit with sick people. The walk yesterday was great. Post office and bank and not a single misstep. I’m learning how to use the walker   for best results. It’s not off pusher. It’s a walker and I need to pay attention to posture and foot placement for most comfort.

  No sprinkles. More gale force winds making the plants bow and twist. I walked an extra block and today I’ll walk to the post office before it gets too much. I watered the roses early. They are dried out so fast. It’s time to feed   them. The dogs get their nails cut this afternoon. Our shopping yesterday netted healthy choices for plant based meals. Feels so good to cut fresh greens right here in the garden. Chuck is adding more ponds for squash and lemon cucumbers.

  Yesterday was swept away aby the   unrelenting gale winds. Today I added a block! Had a chat with Karen who was delighted to see me strutting along with her walker.   Hollie and I did early shopping and I took on vegetables that we don’t grow like squash and bean sprouts. I have nutritious meals planned that are meatless and low carb. I feel better when I eat well. Watering is on the agenda anad maybe feeding the beeautifu roses before the spring sprinkles come later today.

  The company was great but the restaurant experience less so. It was cool enough to need a sweater and felt dark, plus the prices were up considerably. Won’t be eating out much. Linda drove around the harbor and Pebble Beach then toured our garden. I enjoyed our visit and will go to Brookings on Sunday for the Pentecost service at St. Timothy’s. Today Michele is coming for a brief visit and I always enjoy her company. I will walk around the block and add a block..

  Rain. Feels fresh out. The top news from yesterday was the barbecued steak that Chuck provided. I ate it like a cave woman desperate for protein. I didn’t growl but I thought about it. The house is clean and a walk around the block happened. It was a chore not a pleasure. I’m getting used to the walker and it helps my stability and posture. Today I’m going to Good Harvest with Linda Lee and Mary Spence. It’s been 15 months since I ate in a restaurant.

  Yesterday was slightly better but not well or ready for a regular day. Today I have no headache and want to do something besides sit with television. I watched the other episodes of Debris and will continue to follow it. I want to walk around the block as my body   needs exercise. Time to get back on the nutrition plan. Pants are tight again. This is Megan’s last day at Corning’s office. Her new phase begins. She has received acknowledgment from her clients and job offers too.

  Sinus won and I spent the day flat. My only accomplishment was binge watching Debris. Even then I missed some parts due to naps. It’s damp and cold. Yesterday was gale winds. No middle weather with sun and no strong breeze.   I will You Tube the church service again. No desire to sit outside.. No desire to do anything but keep warm and nap plus hot food. The roses were blowing in the wind and it’s not good. All the crops are dried out from the wind.

  Sinus problems, again. The wind is the culprit. I’m puny and want to curl up and stay there. Nothing fun on the horizon. Just wiping my nose and taking Tylenol. I wish I   had a good book. Something besides television to distract me. I walked around the block yesterday but it felt like   chore not a pleasure. I think the walker helps my confidence and my posture.   I may get out later if the wind aabaates enough to allow it. I want to enjoy walking again.

  Long talk with Rosalie yesterday. I told   her about Skinwalker Ranch and she went to it and binged. It is an intriguing and I’m glad she liked it. I walked around the block and the walker is helpful and gives me a sturdy feeling. Hollie went to Port Offord for her ticket hearing. I’m   proud of   her for following up on what was a dubious charge. The judge sided with the cop and called her guilty. Good for her to speak up. It’s damp out .

  I enjoyed walking to the post office using Karen’s walker. It is a hot rod! It did fine on the bumpy places. Only problem was opening doors. No plans for today. I want to walk around the block in the fog. I want more experience with it before I invest in   a new one. Watering roses comes right after breakfast. I know how to start the day. Good protein and eggs and greens. Breakfast of champions. Hollie found lemon cucumber starts and they are repotted for success.

  Another beautiful morning. New activity today. I’m going to give the walker a trial walk. Karen showed me how to use it and it might just be the thing that helps my confidence. I want to enjoy walking again. It’s been part of my daily life forever. She liked her bag of dried rose petals and wants more. Since I have an abundant supply I will keep it up. I love going out to the greenhouse and bringing back fresh greens. Life is moving along smoothly.

  Back from our Tuesday outing for groceries and stuff. Got a flea comb to check JuJu for pests. It is a glorious warm calm morning after the gales it is perfect. Karen is dropping off her walker for me to try. I hope it makes me feel sturdy and gives me confidence to walk longer. Now I’ll find another patch to clear as I’m doing well with my plans. Feels good to add a wheelbarrow load into the compost bin.

  It was a great dinner from Marlo’s except for a couple piece of raw chicken. It was fancy food with rich sauce. The garlic mashed potatoes were my favorite part. Megan and ben were good company and we heard Megan’s work plans. still blowing but I want to get out and work in the corner where I started clearing. It’s a pile of weeds and I need to pull up the rest and take it to compost.. I have a bag of dried rose petals for Karen.

  Still blowing. Did damage to the roses with broken branches and petals flying.. Drat. It’s Mothers’ day. So what? It’s always mothers day. We don’t celebrate hallmark holidays. Ben and Megan are bringing food from Marlo’s to share this afternoon. It’s nice of them. We like to share meals I will attend church via YouTube. Later I hope to connect with Suzie about her story. She has asked me to edit and I will do so gladly as it is an incredible story. On to Sunday.

  The strong north wind ended my desire to be outside. It broke branches off some of my roses. Darn it all. Michele came and we talked about everything, as usual. I find her company stimulating whether it’s TV shows, philosophy or science. I cut lettuce and pulled onions for her dinner. It’s blowing again today and I will probably duck it too. It’s draining and abrasive.   I watered the roses early as   they get dried out too. Chuck and Hollie has a good mini-vacation and are home.

  Megan was sick with chills and fever from   her covid vax so no happy hour. Just fine with me. I was enjoying a whole day without speaking out loud. I watched the rain shower and watched TV. Simple and non-productive.   Rosalie is coming this morning to see   the roses. I like to show them as they are stunning in color and number. Chuck and Hollie will be home from their mini-vacation plus good doctor appointment. No agenda. Maybe tackle the weed pile behind the garden box.

  Megan has a reaction from her second covid vax. Hope it’s a quick one. We had different experiences with the process.   The house is quiet with no one here but me and the dogs. JuJu had a time looking for Hollie for her morning cuddles. They are headed from Florence to Tigard to the hospital. Hoping for a stable diagnosis for Chuck’s mouth cancer. Megan and Ben are coming later for happy hour. I don’t need any checking up on me but I appreciate the gesture.

  Fog and damp but warm morning. Had a broken sleep that was helped by my CBD medicine. Now I’m up and ready for breakfast. Megan brought our tax papers when she came for family happy hour. Nice to get that taken care of. I don’t like to be late with anything. Chuck and Hollie are leaving for Portland later. Chuck has appointments at the VA   hospital. They will be gone three days. Michele may visit later. I hope she does. I’ll be alone for the first time.

  We took our usual Tuesday trip to Safeway. I only needed a few items but enjoyed getting out. Its’ another pretty morning and I’ll select another area to weed. Yesterday I dug up some little plants from the front yard and put them by the yellow roses where the lawns guys won’t cut them down. Had a long conversation with Rosalie. She will come by on Friday morning to see the roses. Iwant   her and David to know that I’m taking good care of their gifts.

  Another morning to enjoy sun before the dratted wind starts up. Out early to water the roses. Yesterday was a good physically active one with weeding and walking. The funny part was watching JuJu catch a snake. She’s been trying for months and finally caught one.. After she mauled it she threw up and I grabbed it with my garden tool and threw it over the fence. She is a hunter for sure. Hollie made cookies and shared with me. She’s taking good care of me.

  Beautiful spring morning. Only YouTube church on the agenda. I will get out for yard enjoyment and walking. Only a few more pages of the Koontz novel and I have enjoyed reading too. Lots of gratitude for my life and   how it is working.   I would like to have the museum open.   Miss being out and about with duties to look forward to. Not interested in the visitors’ center. Even without covid I wouldn”t have   returned. It had lost its pull when the new ED arrived.

  Felt well yesterday, walked and weeded as much I wanted to. It’s warm and damp this morning and the roses are holding up their leaves for every drop. I had tuna rollups with giant leaves from the greenhouse. It’s so good to walk out and find fresh food right here. Lots of blossoms popping and it’s welcome. I will get out for some activity later after laundry and kitchen cleaning. I like a tidy tiny house. Everybody in the family is doing well. Good May first.