Looking forward to knitting class today. Going to learn how to knit socks, two socks on one circular needle. Those of you out there who knit know what I'm talking about. It's going to be an interesting experience. The shop owner/instructor's husband is also taking the class and he is a hoot. We're sure to have a lot of laughs as we learn.
Cold and windy today. Weatherman calling for snow/rain/ice starting tomorrow night. Fine with me. I'm not going anywhere.
Successfully solved daughter's card rack problem. No more cards falling to the floor! Speaking of daughter......just another two weeks perhaps before granddaughter comes into this world.
Hermit Jim's mom is in the hospital with pneumonia/pleurisy. Please keep her in your prayers.
Guess I'd better get a move on. I'm sure there are things I can get done before class.
Y'all have a warm day and remember: Light travels faster than sound. tis is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

Didn't get much done at the co-op yesterday. Helped move in some of the stands and bookcases that were brought over from the gallery. More stuff coming today. My muscles are going to let me know they are there for sure. I need the exercise.
We may get some more winter weather tonight or tomorrow. It's kinda gray out there now. Got my electric bill and almost fainted it was so high. I've turned off the heaters on the back porch. Sorry plants. There are two I can't move inside so if they croak, they croak. My budget can't afford to keep them alive. Have I told you how much I despise heat pumps? Just let the temp get 32 or below and they just can't keep up. Never again if I ever build again. Next month I'll turn down the thermostats before I go on my trip. I've turned off the one in my room.
Y'all have a cozy day and remember: Being loved gives you strength. Loving someone gives you courage....Lao Tzu

Went to the gallery yesterday and helped dismantle stuff. Scored a great bookcase for granddaughter's room and may have found the solution to daughter's card rack as well. I'll find out today when I go to the co-op. Other than that not much goin' on.
Y'all have a silly day and remember: You never get walked on unless you throw yourself on the floor.

Did get a few things accomplished yesterday. The living room, however, is still not put back together. Oh well, there's plenty of time.
Would like you to keep HermitJim's mom in your thoughts. Apparently she is quite sick. Jim is frustrated with the doctors and hospital. I don't blame him. Why don't doctors LISTEN to their patients? I happen to be lucky in that mine does listen. It's why I'm still his patient. I've had bad experience with the ER NOT listening when I tried to explain what was wrong. Apparently, unless you are bleeding or having a heart attack, ER personnel don't think you know what you are talking about. Sometimes what's wrong can be so obvious even the clerks would know what's wrong, but noooooo, the doctors have to run all kinds of tests that cost a zillion dollars, before they tell you that what you have described and KNOW is wrong isn't what is wrong and then you go see another doctor on down the road and have a special test that tells him that what you knew was wrong really was wrong. Don't even get me started about radiologists and obvious broken bones.
Okay, enough. Y'all have a calm day and remember: Question authority.

I was going to post yesterday but my computer decided it didn't like me and wouldn't behave so I gave up. Yesterday was not a good day for me (family stuff) but it's over and today will be better. At least I hope so. I have plans of things I want to get accomplished that did not get done yesterday. The living room will get put back to pre-holiday lay out. Luckily the furniture is easy to move. I might get some more work done on the challenge square for the cruise although the fabric they sent does NOT instill creativity in me. We'll see. This month cannot pass too quickly for me. Next month I get to go where it's warm and sunny. I need it.....desperately.
Y'all have a good day and remember: he who hesitates is sometimes just slower than others.

Me, two; tree rats, zero

Shot my second squirrel with my BB pistol this morning. For those of you who are tree-hugging animal lovers be advised: I consider squirrels, aka tree rats, a pest. I tolerate them trying to rob the bird feeders, but when it comes to them coming up on my porch, chewing on the railing or trying to chew their way into my house, uh-uh (ever see the damage they can do?). Ordinarily my shooting at them only scares them away. BB pistols are not known for accuracy, especially if there's a breeze. Every once in a while, though, luck is on my side. If you are offended by my actions, don't bother leaving a comment.
Think I'll finish the job of de-holidaying my house and getting some other stuff done since I have no social or other obligations today. Actually I have a few days....whoopee!
Y'all have a nice quiet day.

Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes.

The new year

I hope it IS a happy new year for everyone. My fingers are crossed that things go better for my daughter and her family. I don't make any resolutions. I believe it's a waste of time. I was in bed by 9:00 last night and was awakened around midnight with the sound of fireworks and gunfire (sounded like a semi-automatic). I think I made a rude noise and went back to sleep. Today is just another day, except for the fact that my daughter's best friend is giving her a baby shower today so that's where I'll be. That's cool. Otherwise I'd be continuing to undecorate the house. I'll do that tomorrow.
Y'all enjoy the rose parade (I'm recording it) and know that I wish each of you bright blessings for this new year.