Darn - over a week since I last posted an update. I guess that means that there hasn't been a lot going on in my world these days. The weather has changed from warmish, foggy days to cold and sunny days. It was 0 when I took Joey out this morning and it’s a real challenge for him to get through his morning routine. Yesterday we had to come inside to warm up and then make another trip out so he could take care of business. We have only gone for our 1-mile walk once this week but it looks like there are some 20s in the forecast and we can sure walk then.
New Year’s Eve was fun with Cathy and Elaine. I fixed steak and lobster and Cathy brought salad and twice baked potatoes and Elaine brought some good Prosecco wine. We talked and talked and had lots of laughs until about 10:15 and they went home and I got ready for bed. I knew it was midnight when I awoke to several text messages and fireworks going off. Happy New Year!
I got in one walk around Staring Lake with Ben and that is always such a good time to have one on one time with him. We both had errands to run after so didn’t stop for a coffee this time.
How to stay busy on these cold, cold days? Well, I’ve been making cards and needle felting. I found a good deal on some pretty blue wool on marketplace so took a drive to Cottage Grove one day to pick it up. I’ve been trying some different techniques on card making so it has been fun.
I had lunch with Mavis on Friday and it was nice to see her again. She is recovering from knee surgery so isn’t getting around real good but was happy to get out and about. We had planned to go to Morelos, this great little Mexican restaurant, but since I was early, I drove by there to make sure they were open and learned that it was closed for remodeling and under new ownership. Dang - their food was delicious!
I learned yesterday that my sister Rene is in the hospital with pneumonia and I pray that she is strong enough to overcome it. She is about 90 pounds and still a smoker and drinker, so it will have to be determination and good medicine that gets her through. I guess she and Mike have been ill for a while but they haven’t reached out for any help.
The girls had a swim meet yesterday, each competing in at least four events and they all improved their previous times on every event. I was going to go (groan!) but when Ben texted to say that it was standing room only, I decided to stay home and watch the live stream. I don’t need to be packed into a crowded room these days with all of the crud going around - flu, Covid, colds, respiratory illnesses, etc. Besides that, I really didn’t feel like going out in the cold.
