Dictionary Time.

 Dictionary Time.

 

Reading a series of cozy mysteries lately and found myself disgusted because the “normal” dictionary attached to the Kindle did not include the word “lugubriously.” It means “exaggerated mournfulness.” We’re not talking about tears and weepy faces here. This is more like an attitude for appearances. Anyway, had to look it up and was glad that Jennifer had put my good dictionary in the bookcase in the living room where it could stand out and be seen. Saul Bellow has been—so far—the only author whose vocabulary kept my dictionary handy by necessity. Guess that says something about my choices in literature.

 

My neighbor Patty told me some things about Wikipedia that made me decide to NEVER support that source again. She said that the anti-Christ remarks were all it took to put her totally off! But then, reading this series about folks (especially ministers) of the Anglican persuasion have made me realize that if a person does not stand for something, they will just about stand for anything! Thinking that attitude got Israel in a bunch of trouble more times than one!

 

Stripped my bed and have the sheets on washing. The top bedspread is a heavy thing that picks up dog hair like a magnet, so that is next. Dread putting it in the washer, but have no desire to go to a laundromat. Both of the dog beds really should be washed, but that is not happening right now either. Stubborn ol’ woman!

 

Received an expected box from Amazon yesterday that the delivery person set right against the front storm door. That was fun! Anyway, got the new sweat pants and a top out and washed them last night. These all have pockets!! Why any garment can be made without a pocket is beyond me!!! Mother made all of my clothes when she was sewing, but she never included a pocket!! But then, patterns did not include pockets for little girls! Silly designers!

 

Saw a picture of Lowry Mayo with one of his adopted grandchildren at what looked to be a school cafeteria. Mentioned that it was hopeful that all the children were becoming educated now that they were state-side and in a stable environment. NOT that it is any of my business, but English language in reading, writing, and speech is so important. Oh, it would be lovely to know Hebrew or even Yiddish, but the language of the place we live is the most important. Lowry has the means to help these children become educated, so if he is helping them assimilate, that is the kindest thing he could do for them.

 

Just finished my cup of hot apple cider. Not sure it is better than an apple, but it is much simpler to consume. And it seems to help my digestive issues while taking this prednisone. Like Patty says quite often, “If it is not one thing, it’s another!” One thing for the arthritis and pain, and one thing to keep another system going!

 

Carol Thonton said that West Texas is clear today, and Sterling said it was lovely up around Gentry, Arkansas. Here it is cloudy and breezy. At least it is not flooding and pouring buckets from the heavens above!

 

Just read that Christmas brings in nearly $1 Trillion in revenue for retailers every year. Thinking about all that wrapping paper just about staggers my mind. Then there is the statement made by Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana that 287 people died of gunshots here in the U.S. this year. But(t) 2,187 died of constipation! So, you don’t want to be full of shtuff!

 

My friend near the Wichita Mountains in Oklahoma said that her brother Bruce had had a heart attack a day ago. Have not contacted her to see how he is yet because her phone number is not in my list. But have prayed that he, along with others recovering from heart problems (David Baxter included) will heal and get back on their feet quickly. God made our bodies to be amazingly versatile and healable, but we have to take care to treat them well. Let us pray for those whose health is in jeopardy for whatever reason. All the weird stuff that affects us in not necessarily our fault, but we have to try to remove the obviously bad things that hurt us. Let us be aware for ourselves and compassionate toward others.

 

Rest well, my friends. You are loved.