Afternoon Delight!

 Afternoon Delight!

 

It’s raining! Sure, that doesn’t mean squat to some folks who have just about been washed away in floods, but Dear Hearts, it has cooled off Wichita Falls, TX this afternoon! Oh my! Even the birds are happier outside! Earlier today the thermometer on the back deck showed 115 degrees. The temps have gone down a bit, but stepping outside feels a bit like walking into a warm washcloth! Even so, not going to gripe!

 

Have been thinking about Chinese food such as found at Hunan’s since yesterday. No, the old woman won’t get out to pick up food like that during the day, but at least had some chicken fried rice in the freezer. That’s not exactly hot and sour soup with won ton chips, but whatever. Keep telling myself that when the weather improves—or at least is not so terribly hot—it would be a good time to drive by Hunan’s and get a to-go box. Might just call in an order and pick it up. Oh well.

 

Still have not found exactly what is needed to haul a bag of chicken feed from the back of the truck to the workshop where the barrels are sitting, but have thought of something that would work. We have these trash bins for families that are too tall for what is needed around here for hauling stuff, but am betting they make smaller ones. Will be looking for something along those lines.

 

Sterling is making rocking chairs again. He got another load of wood to use and a box of screws to use for keeping them together. The more he makes, the better he gets at getting the style right and the rockers to suit him. Wish the old woman had that kind of talent!

 

Thunder along with the rain have my dogs both in here in the office right under my feet. Not quite ready for thunder shirts, but looks like the rain might last maybe an hour. Suits me all to thunder!

 

Have the new “cooler” that Lance and Tracy found for me going in here in the office. It blows cool and does not make me too cool, but it also does not make as much noise as the large AC units. Not griping at all! The one in the kitchen cools the entire room and part of the hall. Not sure why it is so much better than the one in the living room, but it certainly does a better job of cooling.

 

The books being enjoyed around here lately have led to reading about two different weddings. Have thought about some of the things this author has said about the costs involved and the different types of ceremonies and traditions. Not everyone gets married—thankfully—but some folks take the simplest ways to get things done and are just as committed to each other as those participating in any fancy, dancy ceremony. You all know that the church is the Bride of Christ. Think about that just a bit. The loving invitation, the mercy, the grace, and the commitment are all there for us. It makes me put some thought into being a bride. The most important parts of a marriage to me are the long-term commitments and measures of love. And then think about the wedding guests. Our parents, grandparents, maid of honor, best man, and a minister who knew his family well—those were the guests physically present at our marriage. But one other was there as well—you know. The one who chose this for his children.

 

Rest well, my friends. You are loved.