Early to Bed and Early to Rise.

 When we were kids, Daddy always had these sayings that the older people knew, but not many of our friends had heard, it seemed. One was: Early to bed, and early to rise, keeps a man healthy, wealthy, and wise. Not too sure of the efficacy of that particular saying, but we did tend to get up early and had to go to bed when the parents said to do so. But then, we had to "mind" our parents from the get go! We were the ones that wore mercurochrome on the skinned places on our knees and elbows. It took a tough kid to wear that stuff! Sometimes it seemed to hurt worse than the scrape. But we seldom had infections of any type. Well, maybe measles, mumps, and chicken pox were some of the things that slowed us down a bit. When we were in elementary school, Dr. Hurn came over from Henrietta and gave us all a smallpox vaccination. Dang! That hurt and smelled horrible. Such was life back in the 50s.

Sitting here thinking about some of the old folks' sayings and betting that quite a few on here have heard some from their parents or grandparents. Surely we were not the only ones who heard folk wisdom from the time we were old enough to understand words! Any takers on that little challenge?

Just put another Hamburg back in the yard! Honestly, they are poorly named. They should be called Houdini hens! And now the Wyandottes have taken up hollering at each other or at me. Not sure which it is. Knowing that John Pollard is going to say they are calling for a rooster! He might just be right! When only one chicken was left there for a bit, Athena started crowing! Had to have a talk with the little lady, but got chicks shortly after that, and she stopped crowing and just talked to me and to the chicks. Strange creatures. But they are intelligent, too. When they're not being doofless! The chicks got behind the coop again--four this time. One of the Hamburg hens was with them, however. Wondering if she was protecting them. 

Thompson is a beggar. He had to have some of my supper, so Sylvia had some, too. Then he wanted a treat and showed me which one exactly! They both are finally chewing and chomping away at one of the longer lasting chew things. Dogs!

Got the glaze to mix up and put on my mosaic, but just have not felt like messing with it today. And tomorrow is the class. The way the sneezes have been around here today, it might get me in trouble to even show up. Don't think any fever is present, but just feel as if it is a bit hard to breathe. Allergies are SO much fun. Jennifer said they all were doing the same thing down there. From one end of the building to the other it was sneezing and sniffles. 

Would appreciate your prayers for a friend who is part of the family. Cleo Anderson had some surgery a couple of years ago to remove a place on one lung that was cancerous. Now there is another spot and a lymph node involved this time. She is a sweet lady who is just mostly quiet and loving. We were next door roommates on the cruise our family took to Alaska a couple of years ago. She had one of the grandsons in her room. Anyway, she is on oxygen 24/7, so this is not good news at all. Let's just pray that God will give her the healing she needs to complete her life with her son and his family.

Lost another pocket knife. How that happens is beyond me. It's not like they were being used and left somewhere! Not that a few are not in the junk drawer still, but this was one that appealed to me because it stayed sharp and was not too big to carry. Have another one in my pocket now and am sitting here wondering how long it will take to lose this one! Dadgumit! Have washed one more than once in the laundry, but the washer did not cough up either of the ones lost lately. sigh

Sitting here sipping vinegar and honey mixed with water. Let's see if starting early before indigestion hits will do any good? 

Jerry must have just arrived at home. My dogs think his bicycles are beasts that need to be assaulted--or at least given a vicious barking at! Sylvia will get a ball or toy and sling it around while growling as if she already has something to tear up--just look at her tearing it up now. Imagine what would happen if she actually got a lip lapped on that bicycle tire! Why do dogs hate bicycles?

This house--and especially the floors--needs attention. Dust and dog/woman foot prints. Those robo vacuum machines might work for some things, but they don't make anything to remove the dust from the furniture. That does take some real elbow effort. And the floors have to have two swipes instead of just one--first the dirt removed, and then the prints removed with either water or cleaner. Eventually it will get done. Just don't put any guesses on the calendar as to when.

The overcast skies have not brought us any rain, but at least this first day of autumn has not been hot. It is nothing unusual for us to get up in the 90s for the Indian summer in Texas. Not really very comfortable. But then, it beats 32 and freezing. Have some time yet before the faucets have to be covered. Fall is wonderful, but ya know what is right on its heels. Some people love summer. Some of us enjoy fall and its crisp but not too cold days. That's me. Much rather put on a jacket when necessary than try to find a way to keep cool in the summer. Even if it were legal and not too repugnant, taking one's clothes off in the summer is not much help.

Tonight we can remember those who have lost their homes on the West Coast and along the Gulf Coast. No electricity, no clean water. No where to go or a way to get there. That is just sad. Our nation has really been hit hard this year. And to top it off, we get to wear those stupid masks! And it isn't even for Halloween.

May you all rest well this night and find time to let our Creator know how much we appreciate the blessings we have in our lives. The beauty we have been given is all around us to see and hear. And then we have friends and family. We are loved.