Travel
I woke up to a cloudy sky and just heard some rain on the aluminum carport. As I understand it, most of the storms will make landfall north of our area, but we will get some rain - just not enough to make a dent in the drought, but enough to make the weeds grow and multiply.
It felt strange this morning not to take prescription meds first thing after making my coffee. I am now off all Rx drugs, and hope to begin tapering off some of the supplements, although I'll probably do that gradually until they are gone. I'll still take a few though. A few days ago I bought a bottle of very good grade Turmeric capsules, and am sharing them with Jeannie. Supposedly they are great for many ailments, including pain, so I'd like to give them a try. Today will be the 4th day I have taken them. I do notice that my legs don't hurt - normally they ache because of the strenuous (for me) walk that I try to do every day. I'm also stopping the Ranitidine, Zyrtec, or do I mean Zantac? for indigestion, plus the HRT. I'm going to try a daily probiotic, as I've heard so many folks swear by them. I hope it will help with the occasional indigestion I get.
I just spent quite some time on the phone with Ara, my granddaughter in PA. It was so nice to have a long chat with her, and we talked about the good times we've had when she visits Sacramento and when she, her mom (Jeannie) and I would spend Sunday mornings going on a walk or to a farmers' market, just being together and talking a mile a minute - three generations connecting.
We talked about my upcoming trip to the east coast, and she offered to go backpacking with me if I decide to try it. It would be so nice to have someone to hike with, and I'd be more likely to do it and to succeed. But that is a long way off for now. I need to plan for my trip to Milwaukee and South Dakota.
I just got back from my walk on the treadmill and side trip to the grocery for milk. The power went off as soon as I walked in the store, and though they had a few emergency lights and working cash registers, the main power never did come back on while I was there. I had to have help identifying the milk I wanted it was so dark, and I had left my glasses in the car as well.
I finally got through the Friday traffic that ran like thick molasses today, and discovered that I don't have any power, including internet access. I'm typing this off battery, but won't be able to publish until we get power back. I'm also hungry for some lunch but don't want to open the dark fridge back up - I quickly put the milk away and hope everything stays cold. Dang, now what do I do: no lights, no heat, no nothing!
Well, I took a little nap, and when I woke and looked at the digital alarm clock it was flashing so I knew the power was back on. I had my lunch and now feel terrific!
- I'll Try Again
I just finished hanging the 3rd load of wash on the lines (across the street), and all of the sudden it has become overcast. We're not supposed to get rain until tomorrow. The plane ride back from NY is what I'm blaming it on, but ever since...
- 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...
- It's Saturday (and I Don't Have A Date Tonight!)
I just got back from my Sat. morning trip to the farmers' mkt. I had about $14 in cash plus some quarters - I kept my purchases to about $10 and got onions, potatoes, chard, celery, and carrots. Not bad. I thawed some chicken breasts...
- I Want Spring Back!
This is about as hot as I like it - 83degrees! The next 3 days are going to be in the 90's but we'll be back in the 70's next after that. I hate hot weather! I think I'm past needing prescription pain meds, but I did take an...
- Get A Move On!
That's what I keep telling myself. I plan to leave in about 10-12 days from now, and will just get there the easiest way possible, hopefully not over I-80. I had vowed I would never again drive through Bakersfield or Barstow, but I may...
Travel
Rainy Friday?
I woke up to a cloudy sky and just heard some rain on the aluminum carport. As I understand it, most of the storms will make landfall north of our area, but we will get some rain - just not enough to make a dent in the drought, but enough to make the weeds grow and multiply.
It felt strange this morning not to take prescription meds first thing after making my coffee. I am now off all Rx drugs, and hope to begin tapering off some of the supplements, although I'll probably do that gradually until they are gone. I'll still take a few though. A few days ago I bought a bottle of very good grade Turmeric capsules, and am sharing them with Jeannie. Supposedly they are great for many ailments, including pain, so I'd like to give them a try. Today will be the 4th day I have taken them. I do notice that my legs don't hurt - normally they ache because of the strenuous (for me) walk that I try to do every day. I'm also stopping the Ranitidine, Zyrtec, or do I mean Zantac? for indigestion, plus the HRT. I'm going to try a daily probiotic, as I've heard so many folks swear by them. I hope it will help with the occasional indigestion I get.
I just spent quite some time on the phone with Ara, my granddaughter in PA. It was so nice to have a long chat with her, and we talked about the good times we've had when she visits Sacramento and when she, her mom (Jeannie) and I would spend Sunday mornings going on a walk or to a farmers' market, just being together and talking a mile a minute - three generations connecting.
We talked about my upcoming trip to the east coast, and she offered to go backpacking with me if I decide to try it. It would be so nice to have someone to hike with, and I'd be more likely to do it and to succeed. But that is a long way off for now. I need to plan for my trip to Milwaukee and South Dakota.
I just got back from my walk on the treadmill and side trip to the grocery for milk. The power went off as soon as I walked in the store, and though they had a few emergency lights and working cash registers, the main power never did come back on while I was there. I had to have help identifying the milk I wanted it was so dark, and I had left my glasses in the car as well.
I finally got through the Friday traffic that ran like thick molasses today, and discovered that I don't have any power, including internet access. I'm typing this off battery, but won't be able to publish until we get power back. I'm also hungry for some lunch but don't want to open the dark fridge back up - I quickly put the milk away and hope everything stays cold. Dang, now what do I do: no lights, no heat, no nothing!
Well, I took a little nap, and when I woke and looked at the digital alarm clock it was flashing so I knew the power was back on. I had my lunch and now feel terrific!
- I'll Try Again
I just finished hanging the 3rd load of wash on the lines (across the street), and all of the sudden it has become overcast. We're not supposed to get rain until tomorrow. The plane ride back from NY is what I'm blaming it on, but ever since...
- 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...
- It's Saturday (and I Don't Have A Date Tonight!)
I just got back from my Sat. morning trip to the farmers' mkt. I had about $14 in cash plus some quarters - I kept my purchases to about $10 and got onions, potatoes, chard, celery, and carrots. Not bad. I thawed some chicken breasts...
- I Want Spring Back!
This is about as hot as I like it - 83degrees! The next 3 days are going to be in the 90's but we'll be back in the 70's next after that. I hate hot weather! I think I'm past needing prescription pain meds, but I did take an...
- Get A Move On!
That's what I keep telling myself. I plan to leave in about 10-12 days from now, and will just get there the easiest way possible, hopefully not over I-80. I had vowed I would never again drive through Bakersfield or Barstow, but I may...