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 It's 82 degrees F. outside right now.  It's sunny and very beautiful.  Rick mowed my yard, the front yesterday and the back this morning, so I'm all set for another week.

I'm still concerned about my son-in-law, Ray.  He had a stent put in during a heart catherization over the weekend.  He had a 99% blocked artery, among other things that also need to be taken care of sooner rather than later.  Ray will definitely be kept in my prayers along with Suzanne and his family.  Delores still hasn't gotten all her problems taken care of, so I will also keep her in my prayers, along with Rick's brother Robert (Bubby).

Rick and I are fine.  We have a few pains now and then, but nothing to really complain about.  Today is such a pretty day so Rick decided to ride the trike to his favorite hangout to visit with his brother Tommy and the other men who hang out there.  I'm pretty much content with staying at home these days.  I don't know why, but I am.  Maybe it's because I get to watch whatever movies or docudramas on Netflix, Amazon Prime or Paramount that I want, get to blog without interruption, or play games on my cell phone quietly......I seem to enjoy my alone time more these days.  Not that I like being alone, because I'd rather be with family, but I do enjoy my alone time as I said.  Also because I'm less mobile than I used to be.

Another thing that I enjoy is shopping online rather than in person.  How that ever happened I don't know, but it snuck in there and has surprised even me.  The only clue I can give is that I love surprises and, getting packages left on my front porch is like getting little gifts.  Doesn't make much sense does it even tho I know what's inside, it's still enjoyable opening up the packages.  Isn't that crazy?  Tomorrow I'm getting M&M's and I can't wait!  A Family Sized package too,  just for me since Rick has Diabetes 2.  I'll have to hide them and only eat some while he is gone.  I hope they aren't all melted from the heat.  I should have ordered them last week.

I've got some Friends to check up on at Facebook and some Podcasts to listen to, so I have to say goodbye now.  Hope everyone is enjoying life and this beautiful weather.    

So Happy to be on here

A couple of days ago I couldn't post anything to my blog.  It just didn't work and I'm so happy that I am able to get on here today.  Thank you Google for fixing whatever problem you had, or maybe the problem was on my side, but either way I'm happy that it is all resolved.

 

Keep those we love in your prayers

I haven't been here in a couple of months it seems, but I'm still writing in a journal on my cell phone.  I love blogging but I need a new laptop because mine has gotten outdated and no longer loads up any new pictures, and I love using pictures when I blog.

A wonderful thing that has happened since I've been here is that my grandson Brandon and his little family of three have stopped by to visit twice.  It is so, so nice seeing them and I really miss not seeing Ody.  The next time that I see Ody he will probably be one year old.  Four visits in one year is unacceptable, but it's my fault because I don't get out much.

I've become a couch potato.  I go out to my front porch twice a day to feed my kitty cat Squeak and that's it.  I haven't been anywhere to speak of in nine years and since my total hip replacement a year after Brian died, I have hardly been out of the house.  I did go fishing a few times, but walking on uneven banks is pretty risky for me.  I tend to lose my balance very easily and being out on a lake bank hurt, all alone,  does not sound good and especially when there is no cell phone service there.  I'd have to wait until some fisherman stumbled up on me.

We've had some really pretty Spring days lately.  It rained last night and everything looks green.  Rick mowed my backyard a few days ago, but this rain has shot it up again and it looks like it needs mowing again.

My sweet little granddaughter Megan is in need of prayer today, God knows the reason.  Delores Powell is also in need of prayer.  I'm also going to keep Brandon H. and Kathy Agee in my prayers.  We are all still mourning the recent loss of Harold Grant and Callie Hayes, and the rest of our sweet angels in heaven. 

Rick has been taking really good care of me.  He insists on doing all the cooking, so I get a nice hot breakfast/brunch and supper.  He keeps himself busy with projects and when he has free time he goes to visit his brothers, Tommy at McDonald's and Bubby (Robert) at his home.  Bubby is doing very well with his Stage IV cancer.  The chemo has shrunk the cancer and maybe some surgery may be scheduled after Cat & Pet Scans are completed.  Bubby is doing great and keeps himself busy with many projects around his home.  He's even gained a little weight back.  Rick told me that Bubby was keeping busy by making fishing lures out of wood, and is looking forward to going fishing soon.  Keep Bubby in your prayers, that he continues to do well.   They seem to have come a long way with chemo since Jimmy.  Even tho I have moved on with Rick, I still miss Jimmy.  He was one of a kind.

Rick has finished working on his project for today and just left to go to McDonald's to visit with Tommy and whoever else might be there.  Men like to loaf there and talk about whatever men talk about.  I'm getting ready to watch The Resident on Netflix before I take my shower.  This evening, instead of cooking, Rick is bringing home supper for us.  Don't know what it will be yet.

Everyone have a nice enjoyable day, pray for those who need prayer, and stay safe.  Don't forget to hug your pets too. 

UPDATE:  Please add Ray Powell to your prayers     

Springing back to Winter Weather again

I'm sure that this cold snap is going to be brief only because March is just a day or two away.  The Winter months always look hopeful once March approaches and Spring is right behind.

My Maple tree is already budding and some of my plants have broken through the ground.  The Buttercups are just about to bust out and bloom any day now.  I've seen other Buttercups already blooming  around town, so to me, this marks the beginnings of Spring.

 The tomcats have been here for a couple of months now making their rounds, looking for that perfect mate.  Of course, my Squeaker is very pretty, but she's fixed but they still chase her around.  She hides, but gets caught at times by the looks of her ruffled up fur.

I'm finding myself in a much better mood now knowing the warm weather is just right around the corner here to stay for a few months anyway.  Even on the dreary days I have something to look forward to now.

Even tho today has turned cold again, and it will be below freezing again tonight, I'm still hopeful and I'm not letting this little cold snap get me down, because I know that it's just a temporary little setback.

Supper with Zac and Jennifer at PapaLeno"s this evening

 

My new hobby: Eating Out

I treated myself to a Shrimp Fajita (to go) from my favorite Mexican Restaurant in Berea, Ky. this afternoon.  I ate the shrimp and the green peppers, onions and tomatoes, but I saved the Spanish rice, refried beans, nachos & sauce for later or for tomorrow.  I told them that I didn't want the Pico de Gayo or salad, but I did take the little flour tortillas that are wrapped in foil home.  This time I'll eat them.

 Last week I treated myself to Red Lobster.  I didn't order what I wanted because that order now costs around $47, so I ordered a Southwestern Shrimp Salad which ended up costing me $21 with the taxes and tip included.  That was the cheapest thing that I could find on the menu that included shrimp.  The salad was very good and I plan on ordering it again sometime.  Maybe someday I'll order lobster, king crab legs, shrimp scampi, but not anytime soon.

I think next week that I will treat myself to something from PapaLeno's here in Berea.  I love their baked spaghetti with a side of fresh baked bread that you can dip in butter.  Oooooh!  It's so good.  I also like their Italian sub and also whatever kind of sub that Suzanne orders.

I think my new hobby is picking places to eat that Jimmy used to take me to.  He had good taste and he also loved a good tasting meal from a nice restaurant.

Treating myself to political news and influencers

Today I'm treating myself to an overdose of politics.  I'm listening to podcast after podcast of various influencers, historians, scientists, world leaders and of course one of my favorites, Tucker Carlson.  I love his interviews.  He lets his guests just talk and only interrupts to ask questions, but not so many that it interrupts his guests.  I also listen to Bill O'Reilly because he's also an Independent, and Jimmy loved to listen to him and to read his books.  So I have some of O'Reilly's old books here, but I haven't read any of them.  Maybe if I get bored enough I might read one, haha.

I'm spending the day by myself today.  Last night I stayed up most of the night watching movies, as I do most nights.  I simply put in my apple air pods and I can listen and watch movies, documentaries and mini series in peace, of my own choosing.  It's so nice.

Now it's after 2:00 p.m. and time for me to eat.  I'm not sure what I want today, but whatever I choose I know it will be good.