The hedge is
back to normal size and shape. It is a relief to have it taken care of. I let
things bother me too long. Another example is how long the bird of paradise was
a problem and then, shazam, it’s gone. It’s been a year since to close call
with the truck. I wish I could say that I was fully recovered but in truth I am
not. Antoher example of letting things stick in my mind before I do something about
it.
At the
hospital at 8 for blood testing. Home for coffee and food! I wake up hungry. It’s
damp and cool, good walking weather. The
guy I found is taming the overgrown hedge. It has bothered me waiting for the
lawn guy to do something. It is obvious that they aren’t going to . I’m hoping
Chuck will do the overseeing as I don’t know how to direct the work. Writing
class was wonderful again. They wrote lots and were very tired at 6 PM.
Doctor visit wasn’t informative but I will get bloodwork soon. It’s needs to be fasting and I had a banana. The brain disorder can’t be fixed only helped by keeping myself well and moving. Use Claratin and netti pot etc. All things that I already do. So, I’m off for a walk and will do my best to keep moving and doing what needs to be done. I have no pressing activities until I go to writing class. Today’s processes are character profiles and dialogue.
Wet and cold.
I will walk later after the laundry etc. Best thing yesterday was hot berry crumble
complete with ice cream. Hollie made it with blueberries, raspberries and strawberries.
Yummy. Not much else to say. I’m feeling flat and unrested after another anxious
night. I don’t know how to cope with the constant hypervigilance. Avoiding news
helps as does exercise but I need connections with my people. Today I’ll e-mail,
text, message, and facebook to fill the need. Maybe even a social distance
visit.
Art and Ellen
brought a bag of yellow and patty pan squash for us.. We had a brief visit in
the driveway. Megan stopped to pick up her dogs. She isn’t well and has no health
insurance so I offered her a couple of checks. This place is a medical desert
and we put up with less than substantial care.
Today is another Monday. I might
vacuum. I will walk and find some yard to water and weed. My breakfast included
produce from our garden.
Delicious surprise
yesterday. My Yurok friend Tenayah brought us fresh caught salmon! What a
treat. Chuck barbecued it while Hollie made a luscious salad. I did the yard chores that I set for myself
plus watering and weeding among the roses. Today I’m not going to the outdoor
church service at Gayle’s house. The fog
is on the ground and dripping. I don’t want to sit and get a chill. Next time I
will try it. I walked to Safeway early and it was cold.
Picked a zucchini
and curly kale leaves to add to my eggs and ham. Yummy breakfast. I enjoyed Roz’
first blog. It was about relics on your property. Chuck has been digging up old
barn parts in my backyard. I have lived here 44 years and they barn must have been here in the early 1900’s. I have
neglected a weeding promise to clear the day lilies. I will do it. Berry vines
have infiltrated from across the fence. August begins and it’s the same.
