day 278

The Senior News will arrive this afternoon so after center duty, I’ll distribute them. It will be a wet week so I want to get as many as I can today when it is just showers. Month’s end and my paper journal has the confession that I have not kept all my commitments to myself. I can do much better. And I acknowledge the ones I have kept. I believe that intention is everything and then I go off course.

Day 277

Today is even colder and the sun has little heat now. It’s time to keep the doors closed much as I love to have the light come in. Today after church we will color. Alicia is bringing books and crayons. I have books, colored pencils, and pens. It will be interesting to see who stays to join in. I’m taking the cranberry bread that I bought at the Bar-O boys sale at the senior center. Followed by a brisk walk.

Day 276

Brisk Saturday morning. I’ve been walking later when the temperature gets to 50. At 10 I will be going to the farm stand as I need fresh produce. I’m planning to buy carrots, kale, cabbage, onions, and potatoes and whatever else catches my eye. No agenda and that means an open day. I don’t want to do housework so maybe I’ll think of something different and fun. I do need to pack up the dishes in Megan’s house for storage. 

day 275

Another cold clear morning. The moon is shining so brightly that I thought the porch light was on! Today there are errands and shopping. I stay out of stores from now until January except for groceries and must-haves. I can’t tolerate the hype. Our family has given up all connections to the holiday. I gave away my decorations several years ago. Today I’ll pack up the dishes from Megan’s house to store in case it becomes a guest house again.

Day 274

Yesterday was productive. All the books were distributed to the senior center and the Wellness Center. The old kitchen things were also given away and now there is an empty sunporch. There are a few things left in the car that will go to daily bread tomorrow. I had a turkey thigh and pie for breakfast. It is cold and I will bundle up for a walk. Dark at 5PM and the lights and candle help with the seasonal depression.

day 273

Four dogs is a lot of paws and barks. It worked just fine. Megan sorted the books and took two boxes with her, leaving two boxes for me to distribute. The dinner was a cooperative cooking event and was delicious. We had a close and fun day with lots of laughing and sharing. Today we will enjoy the fresh pumpkin pie and the left-overs. Best part of dinner is the sandwiches on rolls and later, the turkey soup. Happy Thanksgiving

Day 272

All the menu items are waiting for preparation. Hollie will come at 10. Megan and Sarah and two dogs will show up later. Lots of activity and noise will happen. Chuck will come to carve and serve the turkey. All’s well in the family. I’m grieving with Jackie for her son Troy. He died of a heart attack. It is a devastating loss for the family and the Yurok tribe. He was a leader and advocate for fisheries and rivers.