Monday, January 31, 2011
went to lunch with six friends today. We eat together frequently over the years. As we have gotten older we have had to speak up so we can hear each other. Some of us are limping and talking about our physical therapists. Some are talking about diabetic diets. When we move to non illness topics we have a great time. But sometimes the reality of our bodies aging is just too much. And talking is good.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Spent most of the day in a board meeting in a lovely house in Carmel Valley. Rain came down sporadically and then the sun would come out. At one point there was a double rainbow across the hills.
the meeting went well and we drove back in the late afternoon. We didn't make any decisions rather we got to know each other in a more complete way.
Now it is dark and I am looking for somthing enticing to read.
the meeting went well and we drove back in the late afternoon. We didn't make any decisions rather we got to know each other in a more complete way.
Now it is dark and I am looking for somthing enticing to read.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
I have been going to the Sports Center diligently for the last several months. Riding the recumbent bike for 20 minutes and then doing a few more exercises.
Today was the first time that I was able to see that I actually knew some of the people. I saw though their sweaty clothes and determined look.
For so long they all looked like creatures from outer space but now I see they are my neighbors and friends.
Today was the first time that I was able to see that I actually knew some of the people. I saw though their sweaty clothes and determined look.
For so long they all looked like creatures from outer space but now I see they are my neighbors and friends.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
My garbage started smelling so this morning I took the bags to the outside cans. Scott is gone for a week and he does so many invisible jobs that I am not aware of until he leaves. Tomorrow is garbage day.
I wonder what it would be like to not have garbage pick up, if I had to live with everything I bring into the house. Pretty scary.
I wonder what it would be like to not have garbage pick up, if I had to live with everything I bring into the house. Pretty scary.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Went to the mid afternoon movie at the Pacific Grove theater to see TRUE GRIT. The sun was shinning and it was warm but still I desperately wanted to be in the dark and watch the movie.
Me, my friend and about 8 other people were there. The rest were at the beach. The movie was good.
Now I am ready to go to the beach but it is dark.
Me, my friend and about 8 other people were there. The rest were at the beach. The movie was good.
Now I am ready to go to the beach but it is dark.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Scott has gone to visit his father far a week and I am home alone. He always kept me neat. Knowing he was around I would pick up my things in the living room, do the dishes, fold the laundry, take out the newspapers. Now I keep thinking I am too tired, why do I have to do this. Tomorrow I will wash the dishes and put away the newspapers.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
I was invited to my grandson's 11th birthday dinner. They had lit up the long flight of stairs to make it easier for me to slowly climb. But their dog, this small tan terrier was blocking my way, barking and defending the stairs. I puffed myself up and tried to scare him back. He got bored and retreated.
I asked the family why they didn't come and rescue me. They hadn't heard the dog. Now I have to worry about the stairs and the doggy when I come to visit.
I asked the family why they didn't come and rescue me. They hadn't heard the dog. Now I have to worry about the stairs and the doggy when I come to visit.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
While going to the bank this morning I saw a disheveled man walking along the sidewalk and stopping to pick up cigarette butts and puting them in his pocket. Sometimes he would step into the gutter close ot the zooming cars to pick up a butt. I felt very sad watching this.
The tulip tree down the street is just beginning to bloom along with the acacia trees. The sun is out.
The tulip tree down the street is just beginning to bloom along with the acacia trees. The sun is out.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Went to see BLUE VALENTINE last night at the Osio. It was so sad to see this young couple struggle and fight as their marriage failed. It may have been a good movie but I couldn't tell because I was caught by their pain.
The movie I did like was THE KINGS SPEECH. It was a story abut trust and friendship. Maybe I am just not interested in romance.
The movie I did like was THE KINGS SPEECH. It was a story abut trust and friendship. Maybe I am just not interested in romance.
Friday, January 14, 2011
I now get to take 15 minute wlks every other day. I spend hours deciding where to take this delicious walk. Today I walked down wharf #2. I tried to walk effortlessly but instead I was awkward, But I am working on the effortless part. The sun was out, birds, sky, wet sand. What more could I ask for.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Took the kids to the park after school to run around. I saw a little boy riding a tiny bike. It took me a few minutes to realize there were no pedals. He had his feet on the ground running with the bike, He was fast and having great fun. I think it was a European toy.
My kids showed me the new game they learned in school. You run and scream at the same time until you are out of breath. They showed it to ms a couple of times.
My kids showed me the new game they learned in school. You run and scream at the same time until you are out of breath. They showed it to ms a couple of times.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
rainy cold day. The cold would not stop. Met friend at the Coast guard deli to test out for Plein Air writing. Almost no customers at 9:30 am. wonderful view of the harbor so it is a go. We will schedule an event there.
I really want to find someone who can get us in to the Cypress club in Pebble Beach or the Old Capital club in Monterey. I will keep asking everyone I know.
I really want to find someone who can get us in to the Cypress club in Pebble Beach or the Old Capital club in Monterey. I will keep asking everyone I know.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
The Arizona shooting has cast a spell on me. It is all so sad to see this ind shooting. I want to climb in bed and pull the blanket over my head.
Instead I park on Wharf #2 in the late afternoon and watch the City's fire boat practice wirh their water hose trying to drown a buoy near the wharf. The buoy won and refused to go under. The fireman got lots of practice with his aim. Finally the boat left. I was rooting for the buoy.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Went to Macy's to buy some sheets on sale. I haven't walked through that store for several years. All the shinny baubles. I wanted to buy lots of stuff but just focused on the flannel sheets. I came home with two sets of twin sheets and pillow cases
I received nine pennies in change and hid them behind a card on the counter. I don't need more pennies. I already have a jar filled with pennies on my desk. But I do need sheets.
I received nine pennies in change and hid them behind a card on the counter. I don't need more pennies. I already have a jar filled with pennies on my desk. But I do need sheets.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
My house is empty except for me. I am going through withdrawal. I park on the wharf at dusk and watch the birds and families on the beach. A large flock of soldiers run along the recreation trail, dozens and dozen, running smoothly without any effort. I wonder if they know how lucky they are to be able to run.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
We had our first sunny day in weeks. Drove down to Nepenthe for lunch on the terrace. The ocean was calm and the whales were migrating in front of us.
Also there was a slow moving blimp cruising up the coast. We all wondered why it was here at this time. There were no big sports events we could think of.
Came home and took a nap.
Also there was a slow moving blimp cruising up the coast. We all wondered why it was here at this time. There were no big sports events we could think of.
Came home and took a nap.
Monday, January 3, 2011
This morning before dawn I stoped at the post office to check my mail box. A firetruck was just pulling up and then a police car and and ambulence. A homeless man was slumped on a bench near the entrance. I watched for a moment as the first responders began to talk with this man and check him out. It was 40 degrees cold. I hope they took him to a warm place.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Jojo and I drove around town thids morning looking for an open grocwery store. First we stopped at Peets for coffee. Trader Joes was closed but Whole foods was open and filled with New Years Day shoppers. We picked up food for our lunch guests and went home to prepare it. Luckily Jojo is a great cook. I helped clean up after the lunch.
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