Just a Few Little Jobs.

 Just a Few Little Jobs.

 

Yes, some vacuuming got done today, but no mopping. Maybe tomorrow the living room and kitchen will see a good mopping. Those two rooms collect dirt more quickly than any of the others, it seems. Not surprising since both lead in and out of the house.

 

Tara Ross posted the answers to the questions:   (1) QUESTION: Who was the first President to write a biography of another president? This is a question about men who have already been President, then wrote a book. ANSWER: Herbert Hoover. He wrote a book entitled, “The Ordeal of Woodrow Wilson.” In an interesting twist, Wilson also wrote a book about a President (George Washington), but he did it before he became President himself. (2) QUESTION: The first Siamese cat to arrive in America was a gift to one of our Presidents. Which President? ANSWER: Rutherford B. Hayes. It was a gift from the American consul in Bangkok. (3) QUESTION: Which President was called “hatchet-faced” by the press? ANSWER: Abraham Lincoln. Others in the press also poked fun at Lincoln’s “thatch of wild republican hair.”

Pasting these questions and answers here feels like cheating, but you might enjoy reading more posts from Tara Ross. Very special lady!

 

It was 50 degrees outside this morning, but at least the wind was not blowing a gale. In fact, last night when the wind just suddenly stopped, it made me quite aware of the change. Relaxed after that and slept hard for a change! It is supposed to be warmer now, and the prospects for rain have increased slightly. Sterling said that Arkansas needs the rain almost as badly as West Texas! That is pretty strange for that part of the country. But at least we don’t have the problems that have hit Nebraska. Over 800 thousand acres burned hurts to even consider!

 

Watched a video combination about some horses showing love to small children and to those who were grieving. Horses—and dogs—truly do show compassion. Have lived with critters of all sorts over the years, but my first horse, Chico, was so loving. He was over 17 hands (tall) and it could hurt just sliding off his back. But he was one of those sweet creatures who would show love in so many ways. Wish the old woman had known back then what came to her later. And, like Judie Brunson says, it is hard to miss that “snoot full” of horse smell that is needed every so often. Guess just grooming these two dogs will have to be enough for right now.

 

Ordered a few things from what has always been a United Supermarkets this afternoon. It really is an Albertsons now. Just thought you might like to know—the prices have definitely changed. Same manager, different policies probably. Eventually will have to try out the new Winco and see if the prices can make a difference despite the distance and service. Besides, the store is supposed to be owned by the employees! That sounds good as far as being more likely to have decent pricing. When it first opened, United had some fantastic sales on canned goods—well, the basics like corn and green beans.

 

A nap this afternoon may have my sleep cycle messed up, but sometimes a nap really does make a difference in how the old body feels. Still wish everything worked well enough for a deep soak in Epsom salts and that old cast iron tub! Getting in is not a problem, but getting back up is something else again. Oh well.

 

Watered some this afternoon, but everything looked halfway decent despite the drying winds. Still hoping that the coral honeysuckle will do well but need to go figure out a way to put some netting down so the stuff can climb up the bedstead fastened to the east fence. Getting down on my knees is still a no go. Have the netting ready to put out there but may have to wait until one of the kids comes up for a visit. And that might be quite a while. Such is life.

 

Let us appreciate each day and what it brings to us. No matter what happens in this world—wars and rumors of wars, massive destruction and horrors committed by those in Satan’s hands, and just more stupidity than can be imagined—God is still in charge and has a plan that includes those who will look to Him in obedience and with love. Let us seek Him while we can still say that it is today.

 

Rest well, my friends. You are loved.