Day 96

I found black zucchini plants to put in the bare spot. I planted them on the edge so they will grow down the bale like the tomato plants are doing. The bales are doing so well and the peas are climbing on both sides of the old gate. I’m already thinking about next year and more bales. The gardener instinct comes out strong without the need for digging, and kneeling. The orchids will get watered and then a long walk.

Day 95

Woke up with a headache. It’s the sixth migraine in May. That is a record number. I’m ready for June. It has to be better. Yesterday I had all the papers out by noon and that felt good. The afternoon was quiet and restful. Today I want to walk and shop for groceries. That’s it for an agenda. I might look for seeds. There is still a bare spot on the bales waiting for me to decide what goes there.

Day 94

Woke up feeling tired. A couple of vigorous days need to be followed by a restful day. I will walk a lot as I will distribute Senior News to the community and I like to do most of it on foot. The harbor was beautiful yesterday when the dogs and I walked it from one side to the other. They like to go up and down the ramps. Lots of kale is ready for a salad with lemon and garlic. 

Day 93

Yesterday was a whole good day! Hip hip hooray. Walked over 15 K, had a good duty at the museum, took Hollie to lunch and we had delicious vegeburgers at Good Harvest. Even did the PT exercises. Wow. I want more days like that. Today I’ll get blood testing at the office before I go to the senior center. I like Thursdays there. The Boon dock band plays their old folk songs. I’ll get out early and enjoy the morning.

Day 92

Yesterday morning was brim full of good energy. It didn’t last past noon and that’s OK. I can push it a bit farther today by exercising on the mat here, doing the upper body at PT and getting 6K steps before breakfast. It’s museum duty day and Rick will ask about the board of supervisor’s meeting. I will regale him with a recap of the events and the public outcry against the toxic air and water quality in Smith River.

Day 91

It was the first day in the merry month of May that I enjoyed. There are things I overlook when I don’t feel well that nag and I know when I’m getting better when I take care of them. Yesterday it was cleaning the refrigerator. Since it is nearly empty, it was easy to wash down the shelves and bins. Maybe today I’ll take care of restocking Mother Hubbard’s cupboards and refrigerator. I plan to walk and do PT exercises.

Day 90

Today has begun with a good attitude. Hope I can back it up with energy to move. I hear Tonda’s voice saying keep moving. Even a couple of flat days can make a drastic decline in the muscle tone that I worked so hard to have. The orchids are watered as is the bale garden. Everything looks good enough to eat. I’ll make a salad with four kinds of kale today and sprinkle it with lemon juice from my tree.