REALLY enjoyed spending the day with Sharon Dickerson. Honestly, if we were younger and there were no Covid to get in the way, we could get into all kinds of mischief! We have so much in common and like so many of the same things. Jim dropped her off while he went to spend some time with his brother David and sister Paula and her husband. When he got back this afternoon, my dogs had to take a full investigation of David and Teri's dogs--sniffing up one pant leg and down the other. Just had to read the family newspaper, ya know.
Sharon has as many problems with her allergies as most of us, but hers are nasal allergies more than any other kind. My eyes have burned for the entire day. Thought at first it was just too much reading, but have not read anything all day. Oh well. This, too, shall pass. Or not. Had two days of sneezing, so it stands to reason that a couple of days of eye burning would be next. We went to Whataburger to get a number 12 for lunch. It is a chicken taco thing. Very good. We did not get the fries to go with it, just the taco part. Lots of chicken on there. And no, that has nothing to do with allergies--just my random thought patterns.
Sharon brought me several bags to use for whatever. And calendars. And note stuff. And assorted goodies including a few tea bags of ginger, chai, and elderberry tea. Just good stuff. Told her it reminded me of Grandmother Pollard's grab bags. She spent some time each month putting stuff in a trash bag: things she could not or would not eat (including those big boxes of government cheese), little things the kids would like, and usually something that was funny--a Cowpokes calendar or something like that. My kids remember those bags and think it is great to get one even today. Will have to make one for the next trip one of them makes up here. Always send eggs, of course. Sharon said her son David likes the eggs from my hens. But of course!
Sylvia found a stinging scorpion next to my bed for me. She pointed it out and shortly thereafter, it was one thoroughly dead scorpion. It was already sick since it had to have come from under the baseboards where poison has been sprayed multiple times. Still, it was nice to have her point it out to me. It reminded me of the time that AnnaBeth the cat did the next best thing to a bird dog pointing out a scorpion. She jumped up and went over to it and stood there with her nose pointed at it. Dang! It was a big one, too. Good cat!
Think Rebekah is leaving in the morning for Maryland. And my niece and her family are headed for Denver to live and work. Sister-in-law said that Nanden and Snoop are two very sad boys. Snoop loves the boys, but especially Nanden, and Nanden loves Snoop like a brother--maybe even better. Anyway, certainly hope that they have a safe trip and can find a place to stay and that work can be what it needs to be for Lesli's husband. Anne said that she is down in her come-along, so she could not come up and visit with us today. Think she might have also been just very sad, too. Understand how that would happen after having them there that long and not getting to see them for quite a while now that they are moving a few states away. Grands just make life worth living after the children are grown. Told Sharon today that the first word we ever understood Grayson to say was "truck." Lewis took him out to play in the truck every time he came up. They had everything in that truck turned on, up, and however it would move! He was such a cutie! Well, still is, but now he wears boots and grows some whiskers.
While Sharon was here she got to see Sylvia catch her treats in the air. She wondered if BOTH dogs had received a treat. She was assured that one does not get a treat without the other getting one. No way would these two go for that! Dogs know. And if you don't think they can't count, just try hiding a piece in your pocket! They count, and they smell EVERYthing.
Just hit something on my keyboard and lost this entire post. Found it under drafts, but it makes me wonder what is on my keyboard that can hide an entire post so easily. Oh well. Not a whole lot to say today anyway except that it was a totally enjoyable day. Going to have to talk to Cindy and see if she wants some of these goodies. Have more than three calendars that are so pretty. Cards, music, planners, etc. Neat stuff. Now to see if someone wants the rosaries and medals. Jim gives money to different folks who are trying to help Indians, veterans, the Navy, etc. Have a calendar for Michelle Malay's family--a big ship thing from the Navy. Then there is one thing that will definitely stay here: a mask with reindeers! Not chickens--reindeers! Anyway, want to share some stuff.
Closing the doors of the hen house and found an egg propped up on the shelf. Apparently Isa or Rhodey must have laid it. Red egg. Think it was Isa. She is meek and won't fuss about a nest. May have to put one up on that shelf just for her. That also means the step ladder will have to be in there so the nest can be checked. sigh
Have no idea what tomorrow may bring, but right now am very happy after a day with Sharon. The dogs enjoyed themselves as well. They like Sharon and Jim--especially Sharon. Jim is just interesting to them because he had so many smells on him. They like Sharon's attitude and her voice. Had to make Sylvia leave her alone. S. wanted in Sharon's lap! She does that at times to me, but it was funny to see her want to love on Sharon.
Pray for the travelers this week and for those exposed to this stupid virus. May you all be blessed with happiness and thankfulness. You are loved.
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