Day 285

More weather. It is December after all. I’ll get a walk this afternoon after senior center duty. I will go out in the storm. Staying home is too easy and I miss conversation. I’ll get the dog licenses renewed on the way to the center and I will collect information for the guy at the Surf and take that this afternoon. I like to keep current on errands and bills. The lentil soup pot is enough for today and tomorrow.

Day 284

Noisy awful night. The wind whistled and banged around making us restless. Minnie seems on edge. It’s the knocking under the porch that she thinks is the front door. Today I’ll go to church. May get a walk in the wind. Then I’ll make a pot of lentil soup with bone broth, leeks, carrots, and cabbage from the farm stand. Been avoiding the news and watching smarmy predictable Hallmark holiday movies. No stress, amateurish acting, and happy ever after endings.

Day 283

Megan brought a car load of books. She could start her own library. I love seeing her begin to move in next door. It’s windy and wet again. Both walks yesterday ended in getting wet and the chill was hard to break. Seems like my bones get cold in this weather. Takes tea and a lap full of dogs to feel deeply warm again. Today is farm stand visit. I need to fill my crispers with fresh produce. Yum Yum

Day 282

I took the easy way and stayed home. It poured and blew all day long and the pounding rain woke me early this morning. Today I will go out at least for a sashay around the grocery store. The visit with Tonda on Wednesday was uneventful. We talked and figured out that besides the migraines, I am in good shape. She compliments me for taking responsibility for my health. She says most of her patients want her to fix them.

Day 281

Weary start for today. Too much TV yesterday about the latest shooting episode. The night was noisy with gale winds turning on motion sensor lights and knocking at the door. I couldn’t get under it to really sleep. Gave up before 4AM. Today driving will be difficult and drivers will be nuts. The seagulls are walking. That’s a clue to the strength of the wind. I’m guessing the seniors will be hyper too. I remember windy days with students. Egads.

Day 280

Cold wet morning, lots of cold wind. I have an early appointment with Tonda, just for a chat and quick check-up. I don’t have any health issues to talk about. My bones ache and that is part of aging. Fortunately my walking and exercise are serving me well and keeping my mobility intact. Today my paper journal will get color. When I look at old journals, they are full of color and interest. Now, black ink and nothing but words. 

Day 279

Yesterday was busy and I was tired by 4PM. Most of the senior news was distributed and I’ll finish this morning. The wind was cold and I brought home a chill that required a cup of tea and a chair full of dogs to break. New month. New energy to fill my days well and productively. Course correction in place. I have already completed my core exercises, turned off the TV after a brief look at the news, and danced.