Saturday, December 31, 2011
We had 19 people for dinner, many of them kids. Now some are watching a movie. and some (kids) running up and down the stairs, slamming doors and jabbering. the adults are quiet, gathering their energy to pull together and leave. I am sitting in my room and wondering if it is too early to go to bed.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Monday, December 26, 2011
The four of us girls went to Pt. Pinos Grill for lunch today. One is ten and the others are adults. We wanted to include the ten year old so she could learn what the women do in our family.
Well we laugh a lot and have perfected the word "what?" to mean many things. We also tell stories about each other. We know haw to have a good time.
Well we laugh a lot and have perfected the word "what?" to mean many things. We also tell stories about each other. We know haw to have a good time.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
My daughter flies into Monterey tomorrow night at 11:30pm. I want to go pick her up but I am not sure I can be coherent enough at that time of night. Its now 8:30 and I am dropping quickly. she offered to take a taxi but I feel I am not a good enough mother to let her do that.
I'm going to bed now to think about it.
I'm going to bed now to think about it.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
There was a dead baby deer along the side of Holman Highway on the way to Pacific Grove. We have a herd of deer in our neighborhood lately. Nothing is safe from the deer in our yards, unless the fences are high.
and don't even start me on the racoons. They walk across my skylight at night on their way someplace.
and don't even start me on the racoons. They walk across my skylight at night on their way someplace.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Last night as I was sitting in my room reading I heard a group of people coming down the street singing Christmas carols. Laughing and talking and then breaking out in song. And with the singers were a couple of little boys who were just screaming and making noise. I think they were self conscious about this effort to singing in the street.
Somehow it was all comforting.
Somehow it was all comforting.
Friday, December 16, 2011
I have unopened boxes and stacks of books on my bedroom floor and I just can't make myself do something about this. I am unmotivated. Usually I do what I need to do, pay bills, take out the garbage, do the laundry, wash my dishes. but clean my bedroom just doesn't get done. Maybe tomorrow. Maybe not.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Suddenly tonight we are flooded with Christmas lights. The puddles are reflecting the lights creating quite a display.
Our local police station is awash in lights to cheer up anyone who comes or is brought to the station. I think they should have a bit more decorum to reflect the somber feelings of having to be at the police station.
Oh well
Our local police station is awash in lights to cheer up anyone who comes or is brought to the station. I think they should have a bit more decorum to reflect the somber feelings of having to be at the police station.
Oh well
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
the full moon keeps waking me up in the middle of the night. So bright. but now it is waning. I am blaming the moon on my restless sleep but maybe it is the bowl of gum drops I ate that digested so slowly. Maybe it is the garbage cans be pushed up the ally, maybe the Christmas lights glowing into my window, maybe it is just getting old.
Monday, December 12, 2011
My skin feels so dry in this cold weather. I rub moisturizer on them everyday but still they look flaky and dehydrated.
Went to the Sports Center this morning and was working on the treadmill listening to Mozart piano sonata. the person next to me started coughing. I pushed the stop button and left and washed my hands. I don't want to catch any of the colds that are moving around town.
Went to the Sports Center this morning and was working on the treadmill listening to Mozart piano sonata. the person next to me started coughing. I pushed the stop button and left and washed my hands. I don't want to catch any of the colds that are moving around town.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
I just wanted to spent an hour watching TV while the rain was coming down. Sitting in my recliner with a blanket. I couldn't find anything but cooking shows. So I watched Jacques Pepin cooking potatoes. Yes I want to eat better. I need to start doing more cooking. First I will watch the shows and then I will cook.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Today I was usually tired. No reason that I can see. Went to my regular Friday noon time zen sitting at St James Church. The whole event was so sweet. the silence and the talking were great. We are completing two years of Friday sittings and will begin our third year in January. Came home for a nap.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Sc9ott and I watched the movie Fargo on
TV tonight. Now I want to lock all my doors. It is such a perfect winter movie. It hasn't aged at all. Such beautiful scenes of snow.
Last night it was so cold here in Monterey that I had to get up and get another blanket for my bed. Tonight I will be prepared.
TV tonight. Now I want to lock all my doors. It is such a perfect winter movie. It hasn't aged at all. Such beautiful scenes of snow.
Last night it was so cold here in Monterey that I had to get up and get another blanket for my bed. Tonight I will be prepared.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
I can't find anything good on TV to distract myself. I have a fire going, the house is heating up. A dog is barking outside. Guess I will settle in with a good book. Maybe the dog will stop barking.
Oh yes the mouse trap is set again to night in an attempt to catch it. the trap has been set for weeks. Soon we will be lucky.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
I see a lot of fresh piles of dirt in the front year. The gophers are digging in. I'm thinking they will eat the weeds and leave the real plants alone. But maybe I am wrong.
I have one little seedling that I am protecting. If it survives it will be a massive oak tree and will shade my skylight form the summer sun.
I planted the acorn two years ago and now it is about ten inches tall. I can only hope.
I have one little seedling that I am protecting. If it survives it will be a massive oak tree and will shade my skylight form the summer sun.
I planted the acorn two years ago and now it is about ten inches tall. I can only hope.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
I read a statistic that 85% of last years college graduates had to move home with their parents because of lack of jobs and debt. UMMM Maybe it is time to start an exchange program where parents can exchange their graduate for another graduate. A way to get a new perspective on young people. Moms wouldn't feel the need to take care of this stranger and the dinner conversations might be more fun.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
No I am not going to shop today. I hate crowds and I don't like spending money. But I am susceptible to hype and excitement. I don't want to miss anything important as if being at target could be considered important. Shopping on Amazon is just not the same.
Well it is only 7am and I can change my mind many times today if need be.
Well it is only 7am and I can change my mind many times today if need be.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Went ot the new Starbucks on Alvarado Street this morning at 8:30. It was crowded. Lots of mothers with young children sitting at the tables. The kids drinking hot chocolate and eating breakfast. The mothers looking bleary eyed drinking their coffee. I assume they were on their way to school.
I had my drink and read the New York Times. Also read another chapter on i phones in the complete idiot's guide to i phones. I am still learning.
I had my drink and read the New York Times. Also read another chapter on i phones in the complete idiot's guide to i phones. I am still learning.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Beautiful Fall day i Monterey. the rain has brought out the lushness in the plants and trees.
Went to the Sports Center and I have increased the amount of time on the treadmill and the bicycle slowly. I am still having some difficulty with walking but my knees seem to be healed. So I will keep showing up at the sports center probably for the rest of my life.
Went to the Sports Center and I have increased the amount of time on the treadmill and the bicycle slowly. I am still having some difficulty with walking but my knees seem to be healed. So I will keep showing up at the sports center probably for the rest of my life.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Saw long lines of pelicans flying over the water outside of Moss Landing. Huge waves crashing. Spent time sitting on the deck of Moss Landing Marine lab. the doors to the building were locked so we walked around the edge of the building on to the deck.
It takes a while to settle in and start seeing what is really around. I am particularly interested in the bird life. We also saw whales off in the distance.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
I went to the Alternative Cafe in Seaside to hear my friend Michael Reid read from his newly published book. It was dark and there was not parking in front. It took all my courage to park my car on another block and walk to the cafe. I couldn't tell if it was a safe area or not. I didn't get hurt and the reading was great.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
I am just about finished reading the Steve Jobs book. I am just dragging my feet with this one. I now have a better understanding of how my iphone actually works and maybe I will be able to use the ipod part of it in the gym. Sometimes it is all a mystery to me.
I would not have liked Jobs as a friend or as a boss. Too angry a personality.
I would not have liked Jobs as a friend or as a boss. Too angry a personality.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Went to see J Edgar at the Pacific Grove cinema last night. Sparse elderly audience. I fit right in. the movie wad dour and humorless. It was a well made film but too heavy and sad for me. I want to see a comedy now.
We are starting the 4 months of darkness now with the days shorter and cooler. I am holding my breath until it is over.
We are starting the 4 months of darkness now with the days shorter and cooler. I am holding my breath until it is over.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
sun is out but still a bit chilly. I am busy setting up my living room for the last of the fall Sunday classes. Can't decide whether to turn on the hater or not. the room is slowly warming up with the sun. Maybe I will wait and see. My body seems to tolerate cool rooms but some people seem to shiver.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
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