Asked John Rhoads recently if he was planning on retiring. He said after watching how busy retirement caused his wife to be, he was not certain that he had that much energy. Kinda understand what he meant. Seems something always needs to be done. And the tasks don't necessarily come with extra energy. Just recognition. Maybe the recognition is part of the problem. Knowing things need to be done is like carrying around an extra ten pounds of books. Would be so nice to put one or more down, but it never works like that. Most of us just end up stacking up more books--or tasks--and saying we will get to them later. Uh huh. Admit it. You have done it too!
Watched a couple of movies on Netflix this afternoon. For some reason, even the dogs were still for the first one. Maybe they were tired. Then we (old woman and dogs) watched one filmed in Seattle. Recognized a couple of places from when we were there. The Space Needle shows up very well in the skyline. Anyway, it was a semi-amusing film where the guy sues one of those dating services because they "guaranteed" that the folks who really tried to do their online site to find love would find it. Will let you guess the outcome.
It actually felt hot today. Not sure if it got up to 90 or not, but had the AC on to feel comfortable. Got a notice from Energy Ogre to tell me how much they think the bill will be this month and next month depending on how much electricity will be used. They are counting on October being a cooler month. Suits me! Much rather wear socks than try to cool off. Looking forward to some rain if it ever happens again, too. None in the forecast for the next week or so. sigh
Have a pharmaceutical order in Chicago. Wish those apple knockers would get their act together and get them here. Not like the supply is a problem at the moment, but they got their money already! Companies that take forever to get an order to you should be on a list somewhere that grades them like this: slow, turtle speed, eventually, before you are dead, maybe, in this lifetime, not likely this year. At least it would amuse some of us.
Just spoke to Reece and told him something about my chickens. His comment: You and your frickin' chickens! Then he asked me why ducks have feathers: to hide their butt quacks. ahem Humor comes in small doses around here.
For some reason the dogs have been playing together more than usual. And they need an audience with some participation. Then there is "pick a treat jar" episodes on a regular basis. Thompson walked over to the dental chews and smelled the bags. Then he walked over to the TV table and woofed. Don't tell me they don't know which container holds the good ones!
Other than going out to mess with the hens--and letting a Hamburg inside the gate--this ol' gal has been lazy today. Had planned to go ride Shooter at Mary Rhoads' tomorrow, but she is going to have her day packed, so told her we would do it some other time. Mary can no longer ride because of her knees, so just messing with horses is not much fun for her. But she still has to feed them and clean up after them. Not sure my love of horses would work that way. If a cart would not work, then there would be no horse in my barn--period. But then, this ol' gal could not afford even one horse, much less two. It used to be that folks who had cars were rich folks. Now you have to be rich to have a horse!
Tonight let us remember those who have been exposed to Covid or who are afraid of being exposed. And then there are those who are already sick. Thinking about teachers, bus drivers, and aides. Wow! So many schools have already shut down because of this mess. The smaller schools in this area are mostly closed. Not sure if they have active cases or if it is just the better part of wisdom. This year has certainly been a mess. And nothing makes me feel that things are going to improve. We just have to ask God for His mercy on us and this nation.
May you all rest well and stay healthy and as happy as possible. You are loved.
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