Tuesday, November 11, 2025

     I decide to test ability to return books to the library drop box. I want to be independent. I park near the drop box and slowly climb out of the car and walk around with one hand on the side of the car for balance. One book falls to the ground. I maneuver it with my cane to pick it up. I put the seven books into the drop box and edge back to the front car door.  Not so successful but a good try. I wonder if I will ever get mobile enough.

     Because I am already in the car I drive to San Carlos Beach to sit and watch the ocean.  Lots of empty parking places.  The ocean is a calm silver with a few ruffles. A solitary egret standing in seaweed cluster just off shore. A single pelican glides by. Several young children riding bicycles. Clusters of small quick birds fly past. Strollers and old people moving around. The park.  Just perfect for me.

     Back home I am exhausted with my little outing. I listen to classical music to recover.

     The friendly librarian and I watch the Rachel Maddow show as the senate votes to reopen the government. I find it so interesting that everyone is so angry about this outcome. The poor people needing food verses the middle class needing health care. No good outcome here.