Day 12

  The CofC was interesting. I notice that single tourists want to talk.  We had a guy from Fargo that wanted to share his travels. Then the celebration of life for Edy. I’m glad she finally is out of her miserable life with dementia. It was a full church and lots of family stories. I came home to find that Jake was gone. I went around the neighborhood and had help from Sean and Tanya. Brought him home from Flynn Center where his rescuer works.

Day 11

The blog book arrived and it is fine. Another dither that was unnecessary. Yesterday turned out better than it began. I received a gift basket from the assisted living facility. That made me laugh. I guess they are recruiting residents. I’m not ready for incarceration. Today is my visitors’ center duty. I’m ready to get out and meet the people. Rain is expected later so I will take the long way to walk to work. The first virus patient was announced. Don’t want new worries.

Day 10

I am not handling even the most minimum of stress well. This morning the computer screen was black and I panicked. My mind knows that happens during updating but there I was dithering. It uses a lot of energy that I could use better. Today I will check with the bank as I think Big 5 charged me for two pairs of shoes when I only bought one. Another dither. Not my normal reaction. or is this the new normal? On to brighter kinder thoughts

Day 9

The Working Mouse did wonders: cleaned out old stuff, updated the security, showed me how to do things better, and I had her company for an hour. All good. Bundled up and walked around the block twice. The wind is brisk and cold. Today I will get the green bin filled. The bird of paradise has lots of old dead leaves that can come off with a minimum of bending over. Lots going on in the greenhouse. Lettuce is so good. Lilac buds are swelling.

Day 8

Sheila cleaned the three sun porches. There are days when I just plain don’t want to do housework. She does a thorough job and needs the extra money. Works for both of us. This morning Working Mouse is coming to help me straighten out the glitches in this computer. I have a list of problems that I don’t know how to fix. She always helps me understand and use my tech stuff. Meg also has a glitch in her house buying process. She is bummed.

Day 7

Church was very satisfying with Zack singing the Great Litany. It added depth to the service. No mental stimulation at all but a fun time with Grace and Frankie.  I laugh and enjoy the quick dialogue. I hope to be involved in my life today rather than TV lives. Today I will reduce my roasted chicken and make soup. It’s my favorite part of the process. Lots of noodles and vegetables. I will get out and walk at least once. Wind is brisk and cold.

Day 6

Yesterday was close to normal! Restless energy and the need to move. I walked to the store with my cart and brought home everything I need. A chicken was roasted and lots of vegs including asparagus are residing in the refrigerator. Good feeling to feel well enough to take care of myself. Today is church and I will go for the first Sunday in Lent. Then the day is open and I will find something new to do. I said I wanted new mental stimulation.