I can hardly believe it is August 29 -
The Husband and Laydee are at the lake - I wish they would go in the morning when it is cooler. I have no interest in sitting in the full sun, during the hot afternoon.
A couple of months ago, I enjoyed it - Now I'm sick of it.
The Lamps are coming along - I did get sidetracked last week with something else. Today I worked on it and need to measure the lampshades so I can order them. I'm not talented enough to make lampshades.
The other night, I lay awake OVER thinking everything under the sun. One thing that I thought about was just buying those lamps I like instead of redoing these.
By morning I decided not to do that - I like to always TRY - If I end up not liking something that's the risk. It's just too easy to go out and make a purchase. I'm much more pleased with myself if I can make some old, nice again.
Navy told me he's all clear of the shingle blisters - but he still has the nerve pain. It comes and goes, and he's just getting used to it.
I feel bad for him - he's much too young to have to suffer with Shingles -
I was nervous about my electric bill for the month but was surprised it had actually gone down by $30. We get our electricity, water, garbage, and sewer all on the same bill from the City and our natural gas comes from PGE.
Car gas is still around 5.35 on average - I think everybody is used to it by now. I've noticed some things at the grocery store have gone down - not by much, but still, the needle has moved down just a bit. Of course, while some things have gone down by a few cents, there's always something else that has gone UP.
I also have noticed new brands of food at my store, that I have never seen or heard of before.
It is interesting how in the beginning, we all were astonished by the high prices and now we are handling it just fine.
I'm looking into MAYBE flying back to spend a week with my brother's widow, Edith. She lives in Alabama. I'm thinking Spring because I Love our Fall here and don't even want to miss even a week of it. Airfare now would be around $700 for a round trip - I'll start tucking some cash away here and there...
I talked to her this morning, and she told me people just assume she will find another man to replace my brother. This must be a southern thing - I asked her does she want another man, and she said,
"HECK NO!"
She told me she feels insulted when they try to set her up. My brother died in Nov 2021. What is up with these people?
If anything happened to my husband - that's it. He's the best and why would I take a chance on a new man? At this age, they pretty much only want you to cook and clean and take care of them. I gladly do this for my husband and vice versa - but once he is gone, I will take care of myself. Maybe add a cat or two to my household and love and take care of them.
I was single for 6 or so years after my divorce - I was younger then so I know what it is like "out there" and hated it. If I hadn't met my husband, I would have been very content to be single.
Edith is as content as one would be after losing the love of her life. She has faith, she will enjoy life again - she already is. Her friends don't like seeing her grieve - or sad. So they believe if she just finds another man, all will be good again.
Heck, I'd be insulted too!
What's for dinner tonight?
Beef Broccoli and Rice
