Events or Not.

 Events or Not.

 

The dogs decided something was in the chicken coop and stood there fussing about it. Later they cornered that great big grey and white tomcat in the corner of the yard. Sylvia now has some lovely scratches near her left eye and on her nose. With his black fur, it is more difficult to see any deep scratches on Thompson. But for sure that cat got some major bites! He escaped into the tunnel in the back of the old cellar. Here’s hoping he lives. What was he thinking getting into the back yard where the dogs live??

 

Apparently, the old woman was not listening carefully to the directions about using the drops for my eye following surgery. The drops were supposed to have been started yesterday. My eye was really hurting this morning, but maybe it was not that much of a problem. Now using the drops on a schedule that includes two different drops three times a day. Oh well. Looking out beyond the usual distances is greatly improved, but up close is still only handled well with specks! Maybe a pair of “cheaters” will work as well or better than the prescription lens in my current glasses.

 

Maria was happy to take me to the eye doctor and then take me to Whataburger where we stuffed ourselves with the Monterey sandwich meal. Messy but delicious! And just a bit spicy. Good stuff, Maynard!

 

Not sure just what happened that a truck carrying laundry was stopped at the gate out at Shepard AF Base, but it may—or may not—have contained explosives at some point. The main gate became a squeeze point for all the traffic that was slowed down to a trickle. Max said that the same thing happened at some other base—can’t remember which one he said. Anyway, everyone is a bit paranoid right now. Guess that could be a good thing.

 

It looks as if we are going to have an oven pretty soon if the temps actually come up as they are predicted. Not looking forward to 100 degrees or more. On the other hand, if we do not get rain, the grass won’t need to be cut as often. Think green grass is preferable to dry, brown, easily burned grass. Sigh.

 

Honestly believe that some sleep is needed around here this evening. Even reading doesn’t really sound all that great right now. Just a bit tired. Kim Bragg said that she and Barbara Mathews were going to check out a quilt show in Vernon and then some other place. Where do they find the energy? But it would be nice to see the quilts. Love embroidery and quilted things! These are a type of artwork that make being an artist producing comfort and beauty a thing of grace. Such talent!

 

May we all appreciate the talents that God gives us in whatever field we find our joy! Consider that we are just as beautiful in our own ways as the birds who fill our lives with song!

 

Rest well, my friends. You are loved.