Wednesday, January 7, 2026  

     At noon I walk on the deck.  Rain hasn’t started. Crows calling out danger for a few minutes. Chainsaws working and of course traffic noise. Then sirens in the neighborhood. Two sounds, a long piercing sound and short fast alerts.  No signs of smoke. I make up stories before I give up.  I just don’t know. Later Facebook reports fallen pine trees.

     The house cleaners arrive, and change the beds, and vacuumed and clean the house. I stay out of their way. I am so grateful for their help.

     Big puddles outside in the parking area. Water moves over the street from higher ground. Weather is everywhere.

     Mostly the house is quiet.  I put away kitchen clutter, not all of it but some clutter. I spend more time reading, finishing up some books that I had started. I need to go to pharmacy for more vaccinations. I got the latest flu vaccine but not the others. I do not understand why it is such a challenge to just go to the pharmacy. I seldom leave my home.