Finally Back

I got out of the habit of blogging after a much needed 2 day trip to Wichita with friends. It was just a wonderful trip. No plans to speak of. We ate a lot --- meals, coffee breaks, touring the city. We went to one movie, Dunkirk. I highly recommend it. Wonderful movie. And after you see it, look it up on Wikipedia. Many interesting facts.

When I returned home I was busy all week. On friday I picked up Nico at the vet's. He was so happy! Came home to check all his toys and his room, eat and drink, love me, and then wanted to be outside.

On saturday I got the worst news. A life long friend died. I had no idea he was ill and in the hospital. I wish those who knew had told those of us closest to him. I am still in shock. Texted at length with 2 mutual friends that helped me. I hope it helped them. We got "married" as small kids. He would call me his ex-wife!

College soccer has started again. I am so excited. Our men's team is so young. Mostly freshman and sophomores. And they play really good together. Will be a fun year. Not seen the women play yet.

Our weather has been quite nice. Nights get pretty cool. Little rain here, of course. We are so dry. Warmer this weekend but then cooler again. I am ready for autumn.

This weekend is my brother's birthday. No plans yet. Still thinking of what to do. And my daughter is moving here to town. I will like to have her closer.

My knee has gotten much worse. Much worse. I  have some doctor appointments I really want to keep before surgery. And the holidays approach.

Holidays. I do not like them. One of my best friends died near Thanksgiving. Mom died on Christmas Eve. And another best friend died on New Year's. No joy for me. I wish I could just skip Christmas. I want nothing to do with it. But this year I am EXPECTED to have Christmas here. What fun. My house is a total mess. NO upkeep is ever done and I am not allowed to do it either. And I hurt. I am sure it does not matter to most but it does to me. But I will have it if it kills me. They can all eat while I go rest.

I have decided to go away over my birthday. Maybe New Year's also. No point to sit here alone and celebrate the new year. Just as well be in a motel room. And my birthday is mostly forgotten. Rather be alone. I have 2 friends who always remember. Rarely any family remember. My Mexican friends did remember but I never got the usual that other people get. With my luck the weather will be bad and here I will be stuck.