Seems I need to post what I’ve done for my life to feel I’ve accomplished something.
Finished NYT crossword in 1.5 hours with a little help from google. TV, Shakespeare plays are foreign to me. Though through one clue I think I shall read Tempest.
Achieved Amazing status on the NYT Spelling Bee
Worked on the binding of Simon’s quilt. Sort of hurts my fingers and shoulder so I stop and start.
Kept myself company with the last two episodes of Jack Ryan and Father Brown. Checked in on Wimbledon and watched highlights of Alcaraz and Djokowicz. Hope to actually watch on Saturday and Sunday. Darn services. Hulu only played one match – all the while Alcaraz was playing. They try to make you buy more and more services. AUGH!!
Washed, dried, hanged, and folded a load of clothes.
After the quilt is done, work on the sewing room starts.
I am so tired today. Picked up my Volunteer Packet for the Memorial Golf Tournament this week. I’m working in the Disabled Services booth. I’m disappointed that it is outside, next to the shuttle stop. Seems that disabled services could also be needed inside the event, but we’ll see how it goes. I walked around for a little, took a few pictures with my phone, but most everyone was so very far away. Tomorrow is the ProAm; I’ll take my digital camera with the longer lens.
Had a delightful afternoon and evening at two Memorial Day parties. One with the Schnupps and Smiths and the evening with Jeff, Amy, and family. Played with Cosmo. It’s so cute. He gets so excited when I stop by. Played Cornhole, and Jeff and I won. Boy, that was a challenge for me. My aim, strength, and control are so gone!!! I helped our score a bit! Nearly fell down on one throw. HA HA!!
So today I have slept. If I went to the golf course today, I would have been exhausted for Wednesday. Rest and recuperation were needed. Simon is going with me Thursday and Jeff on Sunday. I work on Friday and Saturday afternoon.
If I hadn’t had a puny day yesterday, I would have been more stressed today.
I needed to print tax papers for the meeting with AARP tax aide tomorrow. My printer wouldn’t print. I then realized that it wasn’t set up for WiFi. That led to spending about an hour trying to get the computer to talk to the printer. It worked beautifully before – I switched to T-Mobile. I tried everything I was aware of. Then I called T-Mobile and spent an hour online and nothing worked. Frustrated – but not overly – I went to the library.
While in my car I tried to connect it to my phone and that wouldn’t work either. It did with ATT. Maybe I messed up switching, but Breezeline formerly WOW is much cheaper and since I’m having these problems, I might as well move on to another carrier. It may work just fine.
Got home in time to watch OSU women’s basketball, but NCAA.com isn’t carrying it. It’s on ESPN. So many places to watch programs. Gets annoying.
Talked with Joey next door and he showed me his coloring technique and his climbing and sliding ability. The dad built this rather unique slide. I may buy one, if it isn’t too expensive, for Jayce and then for Archer. Another neat feature is that it folds up.
Yesterday was a day when little things kept going wrong and accumulating.
First I discovered I’d made another mistake on the quilt I’m making. So, off to Joann’s I trooped to lay it out and repair it.
Stopped at Starbucks for a refresher. As usual, the drive-thru lane was blocking the parking lot. With a sign clearly marked people still leave no room to access the lot. I honked for the person to move up so I could pass by. He wouldn’t move up so I had to drive over the curb to get past. After I parked in the handicapped space, I got my cane (to look more feeble) and walked ove to speak with the driver. Well, that didn’t go well. They got huffy and told me to go about my business and leave them alone. I spoke to the manager at Starbucks about getting a policeman around to watch drivers. He said he was sorry and they are getting an upgrade which will move the drive-thru and then offered me a free drink for my trouble.
With drink in hand, I realized I was getting my panties in a knot for no reason and vowed to slow down my reactions and remember how blessed I am.
Watched the Arnold Palmer Invitational and crocheted a rabbit with long ears big feet and puffy tail. It’s not finished so I’ll wait for a picture. But I do have pictures of my daffodils before and after the landscapers descended with a huge leaf blower to remove the leaves. So terrible they are, they have to be gone!! I included my snowdrops, they are so delicate and low to the ground, I never noticed the green part of their petals.
Sleep is supposed to be, By souls of sanity, The shutting of the eye.
Sleep is the station grand Down which on either hand The hosts of witness stand!
Morn is supposed to be, By people of degree, The breaking of the day.
Morning has not occurred! That shall aurora be East of eternity;
One with the banner gay, One in the red array, — That is the break of day.
Sleep is supposed to be a natural event. You put your body in bed, your head on the pillow and off you go to slumberland. It hasn’t happened of late.
Insomnia or restless leg syndrome – doesn’t really matter, I can’t sleep. Last night I was up till 5, went to sleep and awakened about 11. Got sleepy and 4 hours fell away while I listened to Madame Blanc on Acorn. Woke around 3:30. Impossible to get anything done except eating between naps. Maybe tomorrow.
Heading to bed soon to watch Gazebo with Glenn Ford while I work on the Illinois photo book.
70 degrees today and a thunderstorm tonight. Unpredictable weather – pretty normal.
I have accomplished 22 days of Spanish on Duolingo. My ear is getting better and the tenses are as well. There’s one exercise where they state a few sentences and ask who Senor Perez is and it turns out he is a cat. I actually laughed when I read it so I must be comprehending more each time. Guess I’ve passed the threshold of when 21 days make something a habit. Now I’m afraid to miss and go back to zero.
Working on the quilt for the last few days and every time I measure, I’m off. So frustrating!! It’s almost finished and I have to make another set of cuts. Will post a photo when it’s ready to go to the quilter.
Received an unwelcome letter in the mail. Yes, old-fashioned snail mail. It was from Oregon and I expected that it wouldn’t be good news but I was hoping. It was from a relative of George and JoAnn Estey informing me that both had passed away. You know this time is coming but it is not fun. Worse than getting old, watching those you love pass from this world. I had sent a Christmas letter like I did every year but nothing came back. Actually, nothing had come back for the last couple years. I thought perhaps they just weren’t writing anymore. I sent out a notice to the Nurnberg family and wrote a letter back. I’ll get it in the mail tomorrow. Funny, I had a phone call from Oregon this morning and I set it to screen. Perhaps it was the relative trying to get in touch with me on the phone, another old-fashioned way.
I stayed home and worked on Simon’s quilt, crocheted and made something to eat. Had to keep my mind and heart busy.
Hope tonight is better. I was up till 5 this morning, reading the news, and crocheting a rugby-colored baby blanket. I’ve run out of blue color so I can’t continue tonight – maybe I won’t have to worry about it. Ran out after the golf tournament and through two episodes of “Rig”. A sci-fi series on Amazon with a wonderful cast of my favorite British actors. It’s about an oil rig in the North Sea with spooky events. A bit of a take on Andromeda Strain.
Made cold-brew last night but I was sorely disappointed with it. I added another 1/4 cup to the stew and I’ll try again tomorrow. Bought Starbucks Espresso roast and I’ll use it if this flops.
Watched the Genesis golf tournament, but so unhappy with the coverage on ESPN+. Peacock covers what is occurring throughout the course, but PGA live covers featured holes and groups. Since Tiger is back, they focused on his group and not that I don’t want to watch him, the leaders were having a back-and-forth birdie fest and they mentioned in passing, oh by the way Jon Rahm and Max Homa are tied at -15 but let’s watch Tiger putt. I wrote to PGA and ESPN to state my displeasure with their coverage. I’m glad he’s back and remarkably most of the crowd was watching him rather than the leaders. It shows what an impact he still has on the game and I’m happy about that.
Before heading to bed each night I’ve committed to Duolingo – Spanish and reading a new book ‘Washed Away’, the story of the Midwest flood of 1913. Another tale of man’s hubris towards nature.
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