Yesterday I took some slices of the homemade bread across to the artist contractor neighbor who came over to help the other day. I planned on leaving the package and texting to let them know, not wanting to disturb them on a precious Saturday. It's for Sunday breakfast.
I reckoned without their dogs, who got all excited and insisted they open the door! Whereupon I had a reunion with their older CKC spaniel and, surprise, met their new puppy CKC, Winn.
She's twelve weeks, beautiful chestnut, dear little face, and meeting her was an instant reward for bringing the bread over. If you're not familiar with the breed, here's one
This morning is like this
Before daylight, when I woke, then later, after coffee and toast. Ice on the trees. We had some snow, but the ice is the thing today.
Trying to count my blessings today, when I can't get anything arranged, a week of juggling plumbers, cleaners and orthopedic appointment. Tomorrow I'll know better.
Meanwhile I'm in for a sizable plumbing bill, but I can find the $$ at least. And eventually my house will be clean, the plumbing will all work, and I'll have good advice on the care of Helen Hip.
So I'm trying to frame it as things to look forward to, rather than get frazzled about. Easier said than done, I have to admit.
Happy day, everyone, any encouragement would be welcome at this time! I don't find that comparison helps, though. What kind of person feels better because someone's worse off? I feel that's a bit sus.
And, Sunday or not, both my senators and my congresswoman heard from me, encouraging them to protect social security and Medicare.
They're already on it, but an extra push doesn't hurt. And if we can break away a couple of GOP senators, that will be huge. So if you're in a red State, still do the messaging, don't throw up your hands, throw a message punch.
Also, AMA showing their cute winter boots
