Things to See Outside.

 Things to See Outside.

 

Looking out the kitchen window this morning, the old woman enjoyed watching a pair of mockingbirds dipping their bodies in the horse trough that sits under the drips from the deck cover. It took me awhile to manage to keep the little fountain floating on a piece of Styrofoam, but the two birds took turns getting wet and swishing their wings through the base of the fountain. Guess it must have been pleasing enough to them.

 

Shona called yesterday to report the presence of a sick raccoon in her trash bin. Sterling says that they get a type of distemper that is 100% fatal but not contagious. Not sure if that was what was wrong with the raccoon, but the city animal control came and removed it. My dogs wanted absolutely nothing to do with it even though they got to go over and take a close smell of the situation. Thompson took off to visit the neighborhood before he would even take a look where the raccoon was lying and hissing. Sylvia took a good snort and backed off completely. Maybe they are smarter than the old woman! Wouldn’t take much.

 

Roxy got to go to the vets’ office this morning. They were pretty busy, it seemed. Anyway, she got her shots and was back home before the day got away from us. She is a sweet little critter.

 

Finally finished eating my portion of the Chinese noodles with chicken and veggies for lunch today. The dogs finished the rest of it for me. That was one BIG bowl of noodles and stuff! Can’t imagine that stuff would freeze well either.

 

Managed to drop my phone the other day and made a line across the bottom. Have been watching to see if it gets bigger or whatever but really don’t want to have to deal with getting a different phone right now. It seems an extra one is here, but Lance said it would have to go to the store to get a new sim card or something. Can’t even remember the name of the company where it gets a new card! Guess he will tell me when he is asked. But meanwhile, will be much more careful with this one.

 

Not sure this happens to others, but this song from ages ago has been winding through my feeble mind for the longest now. It comes from the Baptist church where we grew up. Now it is one thing to have Sinatra’s “My Way” floating around in the old cranium, but this one is “Standing on the Promises.” Don’t know all the words to either song, but the music is definitely there!

 

Sterling now has whatever Jacqui had that made her so very sick last week. Guess they will be staying at home and trying to get to feeling better. He told George not to come over lest he pick up the hup-chucks too! Maybe they will both get over this soon. Sicknesses are miserable!

 

The pollen count has been in the high tens or even elevens for the past few days. This is on a scale of twelve. Noticed the mesquites have blooms on them, so that might be one reason. Such fun—NOT! At least it is not dust from Odessa.

 

Still have not come up with an idea for my number one son’s birthday. He has a gallon of tabasco sauce, pistachios, and a case for his knives. Maybe beef jerky. Sigh. Decisions.

 

Have all kinds of things that need to be done around here and so little desire to actually do those things. May have some help sometime either this weekend or next week. Getting lazier by the day. Actually, getting sorer by the day is more like it. Can only do so much before either the knees or my back gives me fits. Getting older certainly can be entertaining!

 

Whatever the future may bring, we can still have a positive attitude and feel grateful for each day and each blessing. Right now, my silly dogs make me smile and appreciate their love. Each of us has something that makes our lives brighter and more enjoyable. Let us thank God and ask for his continued guidance in our lives.

 

Rest well, my friends. You are loved.