Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
What I learned at Tassajara is that the raccoons did not return after the 2008 fire but the caution around raccoons still exists. We locked our room at night to keep them out. They used to find any hidden food in the quest rooms.
I wonder if we should start a fund to return the raccoons to the valley.
I wonder if we should start a fund to return the raccoons to the valley.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Still trying to decide what books I will take for my four days at Tassajara. I realize I can leave extra ones in the car in case I choose the wrong ones.
Took the car into Sullivan's tire shop. Had a nail in one tire that needed it to be repaired. Don't want to break down on the road trip.
I am almost ready
Took the car into Sullivan's tire shop. Had a nail in one tire that needed it to be repaired. Don't want to break down on the road trip.
I am almost ready
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Went to get milk out of the old refrigerator. It was silent and the light did not come on. I check that there was still electricity, yep and the fuses were OK. Well, this is an old refrigerator so I went on line to find a replacement.
Scott came home and told him what happened.
We would have to live without a refrigerator for awhile. And then the appliance started up but the light was still out. Scott pulled out the dead bulb and will replace it tomorrow.
Saved by the bell.
Scott came home and told him what happened.
We would have to live without a refrigerator for awhile. And then the appliance started up but the light was still out. Scott pulled out the dead bulb and will replace it tomorrow.
Saved by the bell.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Spent the morning with the plein air writing group at Hopkins Marine station in Pacific Grove. The campus is on the edge of the ocean. We were given the use of picnic tables and allowed to walk around the place. It was so beautiful and such a wonder that most of us had not spent time there before.
I feel so lucky to be a part of this group.
I feel so lucky to be a part of this group.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
I lay down on the couch after lunch to read for awhile and fell asleep. a long afternoon nap. I wonder how Iwill sleepl tonight.
Went to the Sports center this morning to do my regular knee exercises. I watch the silent TVs hung high on the walls. Sometimes I watch the written banners on the bottom of the screen and sometimes I try to read lips and see if I can tell what catastrophe is now occurring.
Went to the Sports center this morning to do my regular knee exercises. I watch the silent TVs hung high on the walls. Sometimes I watch the written banners on the bottom of the screen and sometimes I try to read lips and see if I can tell what catastrophe is now occurring.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Cold stormy day and still the fishing boats are clustered ut in the ocean off Pacific Grove coast. the nets hanging over the sides, lights on in the dark. Squid or sardines, I am not sure which.
I had lunch with friend whose windows open on to this view. I just wanted to watch the boats but they kept calling me back with humorous conversations.
I love the wildness of the ocean.
I had lunch with friend whose windows open on to this view. I just wanted to watch the boats but they kept calling me back with humorous conversations.
I love the wildness of the ocean.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
I am planting geraniums in the front planter box. Last year the deer ate them all. This year I am trying to confuse the deer by planting them with lavender which the deer don't eat. I took the kids to the Carmel Valley nursery to check out the plants. We got a little wet with the rain but it was easy to find a parking place.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
A couple of months ago I finished a quilt that I don't much like. It is made from scraps of shirts. I finished it even though I didn't like it. Now I am ready to work on a quilt I think I will like. Since quilts take a long time to sew I have to be careful what ones I start.
We will see if I like this one.
We will see if I like this one.
Friday, May 13, 2011
After the workout at the sports center I went to Trader Joes to pick up some food. I was parked in a handicap place. When I got out there was a massive Budweiser truck parked on the street behind me. I could not get out.
I watched the driver down the street at the local restaurant working on his hand held device. And then he came back. he looked tired. I wanted to yell at him and I have to confess I did yell asking him to move his truck. I wanted to jump into road rage but I didn't. He moved his truck. I had had to wait only 5 minutes.
I wonder why 5 minutes seems so long.
I watched the driver down the street at the local restaurant working on his hand held device. And then he came back. he looked tired. I wanted to yell at him and I have to confess I did yell asking him to move his truck. I wanted to jump into road rage but I didn't. He moved his truck. I had had to wait only 5 minutes.
I wonder why 5 minutes seems so long.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
We have had a few warm days of May and now the High School kids are beginning to hang out on my corner.
First this morning it was two talkative cute girls and by noon the boys had arrived.
Finally I went outside and asked how school was doing and they mumbled fine. Then I saw them amble down the street to the park.
First this morning it was two talkative cute girls and by noon the boys had arrived.
Finally I went outside and asked how school was doing and they mumbled fine. Then I saw them amble down the street to the park.
Monday, May 9, 2011
I am reading TWIN by Allen Shawn. He has a wonderful writing style and I am really liking the book. He is talking about his twin sister who was retarded and autistic but she was his sister. He is pointing out that she was not a problem to him but to his parents who wanted her to be different then she was and eventually sends her away. I recommend the book
Sunday, May 8, 2011
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
After nine months of work I have graduated from Physical Therapy. Of course I can go back but now I am on my own knowing what exercises I need to do to stay healthy. and I will do them. I am motivated.
I am going to miss physical therapy. Nine months is a long time. But I can see that my walking has greatly improved and I am no longer one of those limping patients in pain at the Physical Therapy office.
thank you medicare for helping me with this.
I am going to miss physical therapy. Nine months is a long time. But I can see that my walking has greatly improved and I am no longer one of those limping patients in pain at the Physical Therapy office.
thank you medicare for helping me with this.
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