Day 256

I admit to feeling relieved when Michele let me know that she wasn’t well and wanted a raincheck on lunch. I had no energy or motivation to move. Some days are blah and I need to let that be okay. Today I’m a bundle of brooms, dust mops, and vacuum cleaners. Laundry done, put away, counters wiped and sinks clean. Now I don’t mind sitting awhile. The heavy cold fog is a bit lighter and maybe it will get past 40 degrees today.

Day 255

Cold foggy morning. Yesterday was freezing and I had the warm hat plus two layers of coats and wished I had put on gloves.  I’ll be prepared today to have comfort on my walks. The season changed abruptly. Michele and I plan to meet at the CofC at 1 and she will decide where she wants her birthday lunch. Karen said she sold Fred’s duck decoy for $125. Thanks Fred. Glad to be rid of him. His contribution was teaching me to watch baseball.

Day 254

I did lots better on Monday with a full green bin and a bag of raspberry canes plus two good walks. It was great to go to bed feeling accomplishments. Today, while the dogs as a the groomer, I will do my quick trip through Walmart. I won’t go again until January as I can’t tolerate the Christmas hype. Later I will make plans with Michele for her birthday lunch. We’ll talk about writing. I enjoy her company. My life is full and satisfying.

Day 253

After church and one good walk I sat. Watched old movies and reruns. Meanwhile, it was great weather for getting yard work done. I went to bed with regret. Today I will do a better job with time and effort. Talked with Kelle and she wondered if the shock and strain from the incident with the truck had anything to do with the brain event. I doubt there is any way of knowing.  There is no way of knowing what I can expect now.

Day 252

Two pieces of mail yesterday have me thinking deeply about my future. One was from AARP saying that I need to take their drivers’ course again and the other from the DMV saying I need to renew my drivers’ license before my birthday. I am fairly confident driving in town. Once a month I take the dogs to the groomer and occasional visits to the vet. Sometimes I want more groceries than I want to carry. Otherwise my almost 22 year old car sits.

Day 251

The visitors were interesting and the long walk was successful. The weather is holding cool and clear and I want to be outside a lot. No farmers’ market and I miss the socializing part. It is always a place for quick catch-up conversations and hugs. I need to expand my network to find more creative activities. It’s essential in the dark months to have a schedule or I sit too much. I don’t feel like getting committed to serious writing with Amy and Michele.

Day 250

The stories were heart felt and the sharing comes from trust. I enjoy the group so much. Today is CofC. I expect it will be quiet again. It’s still a good volunteer place for visiting with the visitors. I like the stories and when it’s quiet we have time to listen. Later, a good long walk. Yesterday I stayed away from the highway as the doctor suggested and walked to the park. No truck grills to stare at. I will recover from both traumas.