31 october, 2022 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    Today is Halloween here in the US.  I ignore it.  I do not like staying home but I hate to bother anyone by going somewhere else.  I watched a scary show yesterday but not a one today.  There was a 2  hour show on a doll.  I am familiar with the doll's history but this was the entire story.  More interesting than scary.

    I had a delightful day!  My boss called to see if we could have lunch together at the White Peacock.  We have talked about this for a long time.  We sat outside on the sidewalk table.  Perfecto!  It was quiet & we could chat!  Plan to do it again.

    I got groceries this morning.  And got it all.  Great!  I forgot a few things but I can stop in the Dollar General store on wednesday.

    I had insulin ordered & it was there this afternoon.  I asked my pharmacist about what I do now that I tested negative from Covid.  She said nothing.  No more quarantine, no mask unless I want to in crowds, & wait until January for my next booster.  Just having Covid gives you some immunity.  Feels good to be free!!

    I hauled out 5 large bags of trash out this afternoon.  I am sure my back & shoulders will hurt tonite.  Dang.  Had another one but it can wait.  I did all I could.  Then I sat outside with Cinder.  Nice I did not have to share her.  While sitting out I saw a bright blue bird.  A blue jay I think.  Pretty large.

    Great weather today.  Pleasant & calm.  But winds are coming with a low front & rain.

    All be safe this Halloween.  My photos are all about today.

                      

 

30 october, 2022 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    Today turned out great!!!  I retested for Covid & am negative.  I checked to see what is next.  Retest on tuesday to be sure & mask for 10 days.  Will skip work this week.  Cannot sit for 3 hours with a mask on.  Awful.  Interesting how some friends reacted to my news.  Nothing bad but interesting.  Will say no more.

    Nice calm weather today.  Cool & cloudy.  Warmer tomorrow chance of rain end of the week.

    Sat outside with Nico & Cinder.  What cute pals.  Once in a great while Nico & Kisse are loving to each other.

    Sort of a boring day.  Heard from no one until I tested again.  Normal day.

    Photos are turning leaves & a couple of Halloween ones.  The bus is an old photo of a bus that was in town one Sunday.  Very cool!!

                    

29 october, 2022 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    I wish I could say I was in a better mood.  Just so tired of being isolated.  Yesterday I was upset at whatever anyone said.  I am sorry.  What I wanted was a kind & caring word or two.  Not a one.

    I got little sleep.  Partly because Nico wanted up 4-5 times.  I finally moved to the sofa.  After a while Nico joined me, then so did Kisse.  Then we all slept.  I ate a very unhealthy lunch today.  Decided I deserved something I liked.

    Nice weather.  Peaceful with not a chance of rain.  No need to even think of rain.

    Sat outside with Nico & Cinder.  Calms my soul.  Nice to be loved.

    This weekend is Halloween.  I do not celebrate it.  No kids or kids who would come here.  I sort of miss it.  When Mom was in the nursing home, I always bought her some kind of costume to wear.  A wig &/or shawl.  The home gave those who wanted a plastic pumpkin they kept full of candy.  Kids from town would march through the halls to get candy!  It was so much fun.  One year a man across the hall wanted no part of it.  And no one paid him any attention.  He was almost in tears.  Soooo.  I took charge.  I took the sign off his door, I took his pumpkin, & shut his door.  Made him happy.  BUT. I got my own pumpkin.  I had fun!  How I miss those days.

    One Halloween here, Willie climbed up on the carport roof & laid flat.  He had a rope to the tree so he could move the branches.  One of his friends who pretty much hated me came with her kids.  He jiggled the branches, she got scared, & laid flat on the ground.  Highlight of my year!!!  I still laugh at the  thought!!!

    After our house burned down we lived in Falun for a few months.  I created a "man" sitting on my front porch.  Just a jean jacket & jeans full of newspapers. Shoes & hat on his neck.  Kids gave him wide berth, even from the street.  One nite when I was home alone he gave me the creeps.  I took him apart until the morning!!

    Photos today are Halloween photos.  None are mine.

                    

28 october, 2022 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    Seems like each day just gets worse.  I feel pretty good but that is that.  I got some good advice from a friend.  I will start by going where she suggested & then take their advice what to do next.  There is a chance I am getting a false positive readings.  But until told otherwise, I am still positive with Covid.  I am totally devastated at more isolation.  My problem.  Really does not matter to others.  I am in a bad mood & crying.  And not a caring thought any where near.  Why always me?

    Nice weather.  To be honest I just do not care.  Cinder is enjoying it.

    I had to go to my accountant's office with a last sheet of paper work.  Made it just before they close.  Hopefully all my taxes are paid.  My problem & no one elses.  Does not matter to others how much I have to spend.

    Treated myself to an Arbys sandwich & an apple turnover.  Worth the drive in.

    Then home to nap.  Or try to.  Was good for a while then Nico started hearing things & there went my nap.  Oh well.  With nothing to do, I can sleep anytime.

    I apologise for my bad mood.  I should just be quiet.  Sorry.

    Photos are more outside coffee photos.  Dang, for just one afternoon with someone like that.  Would sure make a difference.  I can dream.

                    

27 october, 2022 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    Covid still rules this house.  Will get brave & test tomorrow.  I am scared to in case I am still positive.  I am just about ready to quit everything & become a hermit.  Just hard to get no phone calls, few texts, fewer emails.  Just being able to go sit somewhere to hear & see people would help.

    Since Whites gave me so few of things on my grocery list,  JR went to Dollar General & got me what I needed.  Bless him!!!  So a quick trip to town to pick up my stuff.  Cried on the way home.  I might go back to Dillons next grocery time.  They have all I need.  I try to shop local but sometimes that does not work.

    Stayed cool & cloudy.  Radar shows rain here but have not seen a drop.  I was sure we would get nothing & I am right.  We seem to miss out often.

    Almost feel ok but I have awful coughing spells.  Never had a fever.  I can sleep all night & all day.  Helps pass the time & forget how lonely I am.

    Photos are some comforting coffee meeting photos.  How nice that would be to have coffee with someone.  Rarely happens even when I am well.

                    

26 october, 2022 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    Still here.  Still alone.  Getting so old.  Tired of others coming & going.  Coughing spells off & on.  How much longer???

    I ordered groceries.  And I am not happy.  They apparently have no lunch meat whatsoever.  None.  Or cough drops.  Irritated.  Going to contact my brother to go to Dollar General & get what I need.  Stupid.

    I called Jalisco's & ordered a lunch.  Paid through a slit in the window.  Tasted so good.  I really have no appetite.  I ate most.  Nico had a couple of bites of chicken.  Made him happy.

    Nice weather.  Highs in the 60s.  Sat outside  with Nico & Cinder.  They need time to visit.  The air was a bit cool feeling.  Chance of rain tomorrow.  Not much rain.  Just nice to see & smell.

    With the prairie grasses dying I am able to see the pond from my porch.  Gorgeous when the sun is shining the water sparkles again.  Pretty.

    I am not testing my Covid until friday.  Cannot take anymore bad news this week.  I expect it to still be positive.  I have no good luck.

    My grandson is ready to put my water heater in as soon as I am well.  I am ready for hot water again.  Been too long.  It is always something.  Not been a good year.

    Photos today are pictures I recolored of Halloween.