WEEDS AGAIN

 Hi Everyone,

Are you awake this fine day after Daylight Savings Time?

It sure was hard for us to get up for church yesterday.  I didn't like getting up in the dark...yawn...

We did it and I have to admit there were naps in the afternoon.  Couldn't help it !! 😏

I did go out to pull a few weeds but I ended up taking the advice of one of my blogger friends at "Rook's Nest" and ended up having a "cuppa" and looking at the view.

You know what???

The weeds are still there today and they are still waiting for me..

To Be Continued...

I do really need to get rid of the grasses before they go to seed though.

If only the real lawn was as nice as the grass that's growing where it shouldn't be growing!

And so, thus are the days of a homeowner..

Always be Grateful

Always be Kind

HOT AND COLD

 The Month of March is so fickle...

We are going to have a few days of beautiful warm weather and then the next storm comes in.

The mountains will get more snow and we should be getting a final blast of rain.

I think I will get out in the backyard and try to pull a few weeds.  The earth is soft right now and it shouldn't be too difficult..

Of course tell my back that !!

Just gotta keep plugging along

Happy Weekend

Always be Grateful

Always be Kind

"EGGS - ZACTLY" !!!

 Dave and I went the WinCo Grocery Store yesterday.

We hadn't shopped there for several months.

Talk about Sticker Shock !

This store is usually even cheaper than Walmart ...  Not Yesterday..

Fortunately we had bought our eggs at Costco over the weekend.  Costco only had large eggs in a box of  5 dozen (60 eggs) for $ 17.99

Since we eat a lot of eggs this is the best deal for us.

So when we went down the dairy aisle at WinCo I couldn't believe my eyes.

Local box of 5 dozen Medium eggs ... $39.38 !!!

18 count of large eggs ... $11.99

1 dozen large eggs ... $8.12

Holy Moly

Crazy California

Petaluma eggs are from about 2 hours drive from us and are really good.

The City of Petaluma became known as the Egg Capital of the World because of its grain milling and chicken processing industries.  

The slogan is "Fertile Ground For The Good Life"

But .. I am not going to spend $40.00 for eggs!

Always be Thankful

Always be Kind

THE ALIENS HAVE LANDED

 Silliness prevails today !

The Aliens have landed....

This guy is only a quarter of an inch long and was green.

He found a home on the outside of our windshield and went for a ride.

He kind of looks like a spaceship from my vantage point ... on the inside looking outside.

Always be Grateful

Always be Kind

That's my motto

BITTERSWEET

 Today was really a bittersweet day for me.

It was my last day as a caregiver for my friend Lynne.  Even though I only do it one day a week, I have been doing it for 6 years.

We have been friends since college...that makes it 63 years of Life and being in each other's lives.  Lynne is totally blind in one eye since birth and has only 20% vision in the other.

She is an amazing person.  She was a nursery school and kindergarten special resource teacher, a wife and a mother of 2.  We have gone to the same churches, had parties together and always enjoyed going out to eat. I'm 81 and she is 84...We are both a bit long in the tooth.

Lynne would be horrified if she knew how her life has declined because of Alzheimers.  She doesn't know me 99.9% of the time, nor does she really know her daughter.  She really can't do anything on her own any longer.

The time has come for me to not be over there every Friday.  I can't lift her or care for her the way she needs it now.  We still chat...me mostly...and try to talk about the good old days, which she enjoys but most of it is long gone now.

I am glad that Karen (her daughter) has nurses and more qualified attendants now but it is truly difficult.

This is my friend Lynne today .. in her wheelchair.  At least she can be in her own home (for now)

I often wonder what's going on in her mind ... Her grasp of language is getting less too, though sometimes I can say .. Lynne tell me a story and she will say things that I believe are from her past.

We sing hymns and old gospel music all the time and she has got the melodies down pat..the words not so much.

So its One Day at a Time Sweet Jesus

Always be Grateful

Always be Kind

GOD'S ANSWERS

 I am definitely thanking the Lord for His care and answers to our prayers.

Dave went to the dentist Monday.  We are all "good" now.

Poor Dave was in so much pain and his face was so swollen.

Our daughter in law is a RDA and assisted the dentist in the procedure.

The price for the oral surgery was going to be hefty but it had to be done.

It was determined that Dave didn't need oral surgery but just extractions of 2 teeth.

That meant that the cost was $200.00 LESS than before and we could be on a payment plan.  The blessing was that we got a senior discount and a small family discount.  This is now do-able.  When one doesn't have dental insurance and no credit cards...life can get pretty sticky.

Dave's on antibiotics and the swelling is going down.  Now things are still sensitive but the real pain is gone.  Yay !!!

These past few months have really been something.  I have to admit that I am ready for some smoother sailing in the future.

I really need to get out and shoot a few new photos.

Thank goodness for my archives.

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Always be Kind

ANOTHER DAY ... ANOTHER AILMENT

 Aww, my poor Honey !!

Dave has developed a horrible toothache and his jaw is really swollen.

This is kind of the way we are both feeling this morning.

Our Daughter in Law got us an appointment at the Dental office where she works 

as a RDA today.  We have no insurance but we will get through this extraction and whatever else needs to be done.

This is not something Dave wants to do but it will only get worse !

I'm sort of making a joke of all of this but it really is pretty serious.

It just seems that there is one thing after another.

I know the Lord provides and will see us through.

Always be Thankful

Always be Kind

NO RHYME OR REASON

 Today is Thankful Thursday and Throwback Thursday.

There is no Rhyme or Reason to my blog post today.

I took another dive into my archives and this is what peeked my interest.

This photo is best enlarged.  I am always fascinated by reflections.  The swan swimming through the painterly reflection actually doesn't even look real...but it is.

I am always looking for the unusual point of view.

A cup of tea and an entry in my journal... the perfect start to the day.

Watch out for our Geese.

Soon there will be little ones strutting around our neighborhood.

Well, I hope you have enjoyed a walk through "my mind" today.

When in doubt go to the archives.

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Always be Kind

HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY DADDY !

 Today would be my Dad's 119th birthday.

He's been gone for 39 years  and I miss him all the time.

He was so creative and a great photographer.  He loved the Lord and was the best Bible teacher.

I know I have posted this photo before but it shows what a stylish man he was.

I believe this photo is from 1931.

Happy Birthday Daddy.

Always be Grateful

Always be Kind 

A BELATED HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

 Happy Love Month !

I know this is a day late but the sentiment is still the same.

I wish you all the love and joy today and always.

After being with my friend Lynne yesterday, I was ready to spend some time with my Hubby and we went out to our favorite Burger Joint to celebrate Valentines Day.

It was a much needed happy ending to the day.

The place is called Squeeze Burger and boy are their burgers delicious.                         They are definitely a splurge to the diet.  Charles (the owner) had a special of 2 entrees, 1 large fries and 2 small drinks for $25.00 .  You can't even go to McDonalds for that nowadays!

My order was a SQUEEZE with Cheese...  the best ground meat and the best cheese plus all the lettuce, tomatoes, pickle and onions.  I know... poor arteries ... but oh my, was it good 

Dave got the steak sandwich which is his go-to favorite meat of all.

Messy but oh so delicious.

We were two happy campers....

One has to splurge once in a while.

Always be grateful

Always be Kind 

RIGHT AS RAIN

 Well, the weather prognosticators were right.

It rained all night but it wasn't stormy in our area.  We are suppose to get steady rain all day and gusty winds.  So far the winds haven't done their thing.

I went out in our backyard to scope things out.  There are more almond blossoms appearing.  I hope the blossoms will make it.

Our almond tree is very old and doesn't do well producing the nuts.

We are never sure when to pick them and often they haven't been pollenated.

We sure need the bees around here.

Since this is Thankful Thursday I will say that I am so thankful for the Nature we have right here in our own backyard.  I'm also grateful for the rain stopping now and then so the water can run off.  I am thankful for our utility pumps that come to our rescue when things get a bit "puddley".

Stay warm... Stay dry... Have a great day!

                                                                         

 

ALMOND BUDS ARE JUST ABOUT READY

 I went out in our backyard a few minutes ago.

I wanted to get up close and personal to see how the Almond Buds were doing.

They are so ready to burst.  If we can get a few days of sunshine they will do their thing !!  Hopefully before the next rains are predicted for Wednesday and Thursday.

The blossoms will be snow white with pinkish centers.

Just having a bit of fun with the post processing.

Don't forget to enlarge these to see the detail better.

Always be Grateful

Always be Kind

BETTER DAYS AHEAD

 Thank the Lord !  I do believe we are better and there are better days ahead.

Now to get our energy back and it's onward to Spring.

The almond tree in our backyard is ready to pop.

Most of the trees aren't quite ready yet.

That bird seems to be patiently waiting for Spring too.

Like I said.. we have to crank up the energy..😀

Always be Grateful

Always be Kind

HODGE PODGE - GROUNDHOG DAY

 When reading about  HodgePodge Wednesday it got me to thinking.

Yes, there is something that seems like we are in the Groundhog cycle.

The endless cycle of meds.  Prescription...over the counter.... and good ole' honey and lemon juice...

Praying that our "Groundhog Day" is finally finishing...

Yesterday was stormy.  Raining and windy the whole night and day...

Now it is squeaky bright and shiny out in our backyard.

This was taken through our sliding door so its a bit smudgy.

52F  Really nice in the sunshine....

The Groundhog cycle will be tomorrow since rain is in the forecast again.                 At least the earth gets a chance to drain a bit.

Hopefully we can get out there in the near future and get some weeding done before it turns into a jungle again.

Always be Grateful

Always be Kind

THANKS FOR ALL THE LOVE

 Dave and I thank you for all the beautiful sentiments and well wishes, both for our health and for our anniversary.

We didn't do anything but stay home and have sandwiches for our celebration.  That was just fine with us.  We will get out and go out to dinner SOON .

I really believe we have turned the corner and are on our way to "Normal" I'm not sure what that is any more ..

There is no rhyme or reason to the photos I will post today.  I was going through some of my photo archives and thought they would do for Monday Meanderings. 

Do you ever see faces in flowers?

We finally are getting some rain.

Don't forget to enlarge these photos.  The detail is much better.

When YOU sometimes feel like this....

Then ....

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Always be Kind 

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY # 61 ....COUGH, COUGH, BLOW THE NOSE !

 How can it even be  61 Years !

Happy Anniversary to us.  I am so glad I met my wonderful husband so many years ago.  College is good for something .. HaHa .. 

We have been through a lot over the years but I wouldn't trade any of it (even the hard difficult things).  I do believe it has made us stronger people and a stronger couple.  The Lord has always been our Cornerstone.

I thought I would share a few photos of us through the years.  There's not going to be a current one from the last few days.. No one wants to see us in the midst of a cold and icky times.

Gosh...we sure were young (and skinny)

We love our family and all the fun times we get to have together.

Building Memories

One of our favorite places is Lake Tahoe.  We don't drive up there any longer.

Makes me sad but we cherish the memories.

This was taken last year for our 60 year celebration.

San Francisco is  the best of memories for us.

In closing, 

As we walk into the closing years of our lives there is no other person I would rather do that journey with.

Love you Dave...

Here's to many more years of "Bliss".

WEDNESDAY WANDERINGS

 

Thank you dear friends for all of your well wishes.  Hopefully this horrible "crud" is on its way out.  

Dave got prescription meds yesterday from a phone appointment with a doctor.  He just started them yesterday afternoon.  We will see if they do some good.

Of course, not to be outdone, I have now developed the cough (not anywhere as bad as Dave's) and am constantly blowing my nose.  Will THIS never end?

I was reading Pamela Steiner's blog this morning.  She was doing a fun photo scavenger hunt.  I decided to give it a try too.  That's about all the energy I have..piddling on the computer!

This is the January #54 link up for morecoffeebrakes.blogspot.com

Photos ... Blanket,  Moon,  Square,  Logo,   At Home,   On My Plate 

Since we have been pretty much stuck at home the following are from my archives.

What I like about this kind of blog post is it makes one look at everyday things and the world around in a whole new way.  Nothing has to be perfect or professional.  Its how one sees their world.

BLANKET:

This is a cherished and well worn blanket that my Mother in Law made.  She Always had knitting needles in her hands and did the most elegant work.  It's been Dave's go to blanket while sleeping in the recliner.

Moon: 

I know I just posted this one but is such a beautiful example of the Wolf Moon

This was seen from our front yard.

Square:

Dave and I being framed Squarely for the camera.

What a fun trip to Las Vegas last year.

Logo:

I took some liberties with this suggestion.                                                                     The cup was given to me by my Granddaughter.  She calls me Grams.  That's the best logo I can think of, being her Grandma.

At Home: 

Our comfy family room.  This is where we do most of our living.  We love our Forever Home.

On My Plate:

I'm going to end this post with a silly plate.

Do any of you remember Rocky and Bullwinkle?  It was a funny cartoon on TV way back in the Dark Ages.  They were sponsored by General Mills and Cherrios.

Thanks for taking a look.

Always be Grateful

Always be Kind