Travel
I can't really say why, or exactly what it is that I'm noticing, but I can tell you that I've been observing clouds for the past year or so and they are very different lately. I've watched clouds for many of the 75 years I've lived on earth, and there is a definite difference in them. This is irregardless of the climatic conditions, season of the year, and so on. I'd say the past 4-6 months or so have been striking. Has anyone out there noticed this, and if so I wish you'd let me know.
We got a lot of rain in the past 24 hrs., and when I watched the weather report last night they were predicting 5 or 6 feet of snow in the mountains! When I first visited Sacramento in 1983, my Mom drove me up to Reno (she loved to gamble; I hated it but went along to pacify my Mom). We stopped at the rest stop on Donner's Summit - the high point along the way - and remember being amazed at seeing the building with rest rooms, travel info, etc., had snow up to the top of the building. They had cleared a path from the parking lot to the front of the building, and I had never seen snow so deep! I would love to see what it is looking like now. The interstate (I-80) was closed yesterday evening because of the snow, and at the lower elevations traffic was narrowed down to one lane to slow people down. Can you imagine trying to drive fast in a snow storm when the roads are slippery. I think people who cause accidents driving too fast for the road conditions should have their driver's licenses taken away from them permanently.
I wish I could say that the wound on my arm is looking better, but it still looks pretty ugly. With the weather being so cool I am wearing a lightweight jacket and the long sleeves cause me some grief. I finally took the band aid off in the shower - even wet it pulled the hair on my arm when I ripped it off, so I'm not replacing it. Fortunately I'm healthy enough to fight off the infection and the inflammation will be gone soon. I guess if I'd had an antiseptic ointment I would probably have used it, but in the long run it wouldn't have made much difference.
I've rationed out the first box of Peanut Butter Patties (G.S. cookies), and I finished them off at lunch today. I'm in heaven!
- Wild Weather
The weather in the east is truly amazing, and reminds me of a few blizzards I have been through when I lived there. There is something exciting about making the preparations, getting food (and drink) in, battening down the hatches, and watching...
- Rain And Wind
I could hear the rain on the roof during the night, but this morning the winds came through. They aren't constant, but seems to blow in bands, regularly spaced and timed, just like it is shown on TV weather maps. We are going to...
- 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. ...
- Dental Work - Arrrrgh!
I visited the dentist this morning and had extensive xrays taken; then he did a very complete examination and came up with a recommended treatment plan. I have had difficulty with my lower molars and thought I would just have them pulled and get...
- Another Doctor Visit
I need to get to bed earlier tonight than I have been lately, as I have to be downtown to see my doctor for a follow-up at 9:30 am tomorrow. I've become used to staying up later and staying in bed longer in the morning. I think my mattress...
Travel
Strangeness
I can't really say why, or exactly what it is that I'm noticing, but I can tell you that I've been observing clouds for the past year or so and they are very different lately. I've watched clouds for many of the 75 years I've lived on earth, and there is a definite difference in them. This is irregardless of the climatic conditions, season of the year, and so on. I'd say the past 4-6 months or so have been striking. Has anyone out there noticed this, and if so I wish you'd let me know.
We got a lot of rain in the past 24 hrs., and when I watched the weather report last night they were predicting 5 or 6 feet of snow in the mountains! When I first visited Sacramento in 1983, my Mom drove me up to Reno (she loved to gamble; I hated it but went along to pacify my Mom). We stopped at the rest stop on Donner's Summit - the high point along the way - and remember being amazed at seeing the building with rest rooms, travel info, etc., had snow up to the top of the building. They had cleared a path from the parking lot to the front of the building, and I had never seen snow so deep! I would love to see what it is looking like now. The interstate (I-80) was closed yesterday evening because of the snow, and at the lower elevations traffic was narrowed down to one lane to slow people down. Can you imagine trying to drive fast in a snow storm when the roads are slippery. I think people who cause accidents driving too fast for the road conditions should have their driver's licenses taken away from them permanently.
I wish I could say that the wound on my arm is looking better, but it still looks pretty ugly. With the weather being so cool I am wearing a lightweight jacket and the long sleeves cause me some grief. I finally took the band aid off in the shower - even wet it pulled the hair on my arm when I ripped it off, so I'm not replacing it. Fortunately I'm healthy enough to fight off the infection and the inflammation will be gone soon. I guess if I'd had an antiseptic ointment I would probably have used it, but in the long run it wouldn't have made much difference.
I've rationed out the first box of Peanut Butter Patties (G.S. cookies), and I finished them off at lunch today. I'm in heaven!
- Wild Weather
The weather in the east is truly amazing, and reminds me of a few blizzards I have been through when I lived there. There is something exciting about making the preparations, getting food (and drink) in, battening down the hatches, and watching...
- Rain And Wind
I could hear the rain on the roof during the night, but this morning the winds came through. They aren't constant, but seems to blow in bands, regularly spaced and timed, just like it is shown on TV weather maps. We are going to...
- 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. ...
- Dental Work - Arrrrgh!
I visited the dentist this morning and had extensive xrays taken; then he did a very complete examination and came up with a recommended treatment plan. I have had difficulty with my lower molars and thought I would just have them pulled and get...
- Another Doctor Visit
I need to get to bed earlier tonight than I have been lately, as I have to be downtown to see my doctor for a follow-up at 9:30 am tomorrow. I've become used to staying up later and staying in bed longer in the morning. I think my mattress...