Travel
I'm so happy that we had several hours today of a nice gentle rain, with more expected tomorrow. High today and tomorrow - 55 degrees, so I've been sitting in front of the heater for a big part of the day.
I'm having a problem with iPhoto on my laptop - every time I try to open it, I get a message that there is a problem with the photo library, and do I want them to fix it. Of course I respond in the affirmative, but it never gets fixed. I just hope that a lot of my photos aren't lost forever. I usually back them up to a flash drive now and then, but haven't done it lately. I have a feeling that a trip to the Apple store is in my future, but I hope they can patch this computer up and I don't have to deal with a new one. For one thing, there have been at least two new operating systems since the one I am using, which means that I wouldn't be able to recognize anything. They probably moved a few things from one side of the screen to another - that's a big fix for many programs but it doesn't make a damn bit of difference!
If I was a bit younger and got out more I honestly think I could ditch the TV and the computer! They are both monumental time-wasters. Today I noted I have accumulated a lot of recorded shows so I attempted to view and delete a few of them. I think I watched 5 or 6 Animal Cops Houston shows. The best part about the recordings is that I can fast forward through the commercials.
I just finished eating an early dinner of small shrimp and fresh vegetables. The shrimp were ready to go and didn't take long to heat up until they got the lovely pink color. I thought I may have put a little too much seasoning on them, but they were perfect. It's been a number of years since I've fixed shrimp and I wondered how I'd do, but the old girl hasn't lost her touch. I only cook for myself these days and I do quick and easy. Anything that can be combined and cooked together is combined - my vegetables included cauliflower (just perfect lately), broccoli, and two green leafy vegetables. I top them with a little butter and lots of shredded cheddar.
I have two small hummers at the feeder right now, and I wonder if they are juveniles. It's rare for me to see two at the feeder at the same time, although in North Carolina they seemed to line up and wait their turn. When one comes to the feeder I sit here grinning like the Cheshire Cat! They seem to put on a show for me, and often turn around slowly so I can see them on all sides. I love it when they do that.
I just walked to the door to see the sunset, which is spectacular! During the summer I can sit in my chair and watch it, but it is setting more to the northwest during the winter months and I don't have a line of sight. The colors are beautiful, whereas the rest of the sky is filled with dark clouds. The sunset is like an island of light and beauty.
- We Finaly Got Rain!
Probably not much rainfall, but what we got is sure welcome. The temps won't get out of the upper 50's today and I'm chilled, but when I go out in a few minutes I will be able to wear a new rain jacket I bought. It is warm even...
- Woke Up With The Sun!
This morning I woke up with the sunlight streaking into my room. What a beautiful sight! Yesterday evening the wind and rain were fierce, and at one point it actually pulled my side door open, and the crash of the door against the railing...
- What A Bummer!
After months of feeling increasingly better I now feel like crap. Hopefully this will only last a few more days and I can get back to life again. The wind is blowing today and I'm not sure if it is blowing more allergens and...
- Waiting Out The Heat
It's still unbearably hot, but after the triple digits all this week we will get back into the 90's. I never thought I'd be relieved to be in 90 degree weather. Have I said how much I hate hot weather? I dropped...
- Another Day In My Pj's
It's after 7 pm and I'm ready for bed since I never got dressed this morning! I have no motivation and am somewhat anxious about my surgery, one week from today. Also on Thursday this week I will get the 2nd root canal finished. ...
Travel
A Gentle Rain
I'm so happy that we had several hours today of a nice gentle rain, with more expected tomorrow. High today and tomorrow - 55 degrees, so I've been sitting in front of the heater for a big part of the day.
I'm having a problem with iPhoto on my laptop - every time I try to open it, I get a message that there is a problem with the photo library, and do I want them to fix it. Of course I respond in the affirmative, but it never gets fixed. I just hope that a lot of my photos aren't lost forever. I usually back them up to a flash drive now and then, but haven't done it lately. I have a feeling that a trip to the Apple store is in my future, but I hope they can patch this computer up and I don't have to deal with a new one. For one thing, there have been at least two new operating systems since the one I am using, which means that I wouldn't be able to recognize anything. They probably moved a few things from one side of the screen to another - that's a big fix for many programs but it doesn't make a damn bit of difference!
If I was a bit younger and got out more I honestly think I could ditch the TV and the computer! They are both monumental time-wasters. Today I noted I have accumulated a lot of recorded shows so I attempted to view and delete a few of them. I think I watched 5 or 6 Animal Cops Houston shows. The best part about the recordings is that I can fast forward through the commercials.
I just finished eating an early dinner of small shrimp and fresh vegetables. The shrimp were ready to go and didn't take long to heat up until they got the lovely pink color. I thought I may have put a little too much seasoning on them, but they were perfect. It's been a number of years since I've fixed shrimp and I wondered how I'd do, but the old girl hasn't lost her touch. I only cook for myself these days and I do quick and easy. Anything that can be combined and cooked together is combined - my vegetables included cauliflower (just perfect lately), broccoli, and two green leafy vegetables. I top them with a little butter and lots of shredded cheddar.
I have two small hummers at the feeder right now, and I wonder if they are juveniles. It's rare for me to see two at the feeder at the same time, although in North Carolina they seemed to line up and wait their turn. When one comes to the feeder I sit here grinning like the Cheshire Cat! They seem to put on a show for me, and often turn around slowly so I can see them on all sides. I love it when they do that.
I just walked to the door to see the sunset, which is spectacular! During the summer I can sit in my chair and watch it, but it is setting more to the northwest during the winter months and I don't have a line of sight. The colors are beautiful, whereas the rest of the sky is filled with dark clouds. The sunset is like an island of light and beauty.
- We Finaly Got Rain!
Probably not much rainfall, but what we got is sure welcome. The temps won't get out of the upper 50's today and I'm chilled, but when I go out in a few minutes I will be able to wear a new rain jacket I bought. It is warm even...
- Woke Up With The Sun!
This morning I woke up with the sunlight streaking into my room. What a beautiful sight! Yesterday evening the wind and rain were fierce, and at one point it actually pulled my side door open, and the crash of the door against the railing...
- What A Bummer!
After months of feeling increasingly better I now feel like crap. Hopefully this will only last a few more days and I can get back to life again. The wind is blowing today and I'm not sure if it is blowing more allergens and...
- Waiting Out The Heat
It's still unbearably hot, but after the triple digits all this week we will get back into the 90's. I never thought I'd be relieved to be in 90 degree weather. Have I said how much I hate hot weather? I dropped...
- Another Day In My Pj's
It's after 7 pm and I'm ready for bed since I never got dressed this morning! I have no motivation and am somewhat anxious about my surgery, one week from today. Also on Thursday this week I will get the 2nd root canal finished. ...