We don't have today off from work, although we may have a day or two off in the middle of the week if they wind up closing the office due to the low temperatures. The deep south just doesn't have the infrastructure in place to deal with ice; for one thing, in this climate you can't store giant bags of salt in some warehouse on the off chance you'll ( Read more... )

Saturday I got up and made breakfast a little early because of my hair appointment; also Phil had a wound care home health aid visit in the morning. He stepped on one of the roofing nails that are still lurking around the yard from when we had the roof re-done in the fall of 2020 and it went right through his shoe. He got a tetanus shot and ( Read more... )

Saturday I made eggs and toast for everyone, and after showering/dressing I went to CVS, Aromatic Infusions, and the grocery store. David had bought some tomatoes on the vine that were surprisingly juicy and sweet for this early in the year, so I made everyone messy but delicious tomato sandwiches for lunch. Mom always raves about my tomato ( Read more... )

Saturday I made eggs and toast for myself and the 'rents, then dusted my bedroom. I went to CVS, Lagniappe Records (with a pit stop at the ice cream parlor on the way), and Rouse's; didn't bother with the carwash because it was raining. Phil was watching football when I got home and hadn't had lunch, so I gave him some peanuts and cheese slices. I ( Read more... )

Saturday I slept until 9:30 thanks to *waves hands at previous entry*. I made English muffins for the 'rents and myself, then did some painting before showering. I went to Michael's and Rouse's, came home and made myself a couple of greyhounds (Texas ruby red grapefruits were on sale 2 for $3), and did some work in my planner ( Read more... )