When I looked out this morning you could see a deer had walked through my yard.
Someone was running a grader out the road but I could not see if it was the county or just a neighbor . Makes no difference to me I’m not leaving the house.
Hopefully more sunny days are ahead.
I’m going to do my best not to just sleep all day today I have done that for 2 days. I think I’ll turn on every light in the house.
Bill called me this morning he was happy he was getting his days off changed back to the days he likes to get off .. soon he will be off Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. It’s called working the first half of the week not the last half of the week. The kids are out of school every Friday so that is nice. He was on his way to work at 5:30. It’s always good to talk to him.
Missy called me last night so that was really nice. Amanda and Benj are doing fine.
The bed is made I guess that is a good start to my day. Now I’m going to put on a pot of beans to cook.
I’m pilling the blinds up on the living room picture. I just can’t stand it anymore!
I have all the blinds down in the house. I have some quilts over some doorways and windows to keep the cold out. It is pretty depressing. I have slept most of the day. Why not? It's dark.
I made a roast today with potatoes and carrots that I love, but I put cayenne pepper in it. I'm sending some home for fletas supper. I told her to text me when she starts home, and I'll dish it up. I'm going to put a small table outside and set it on it so she won't even have to come in, and she can just drive up to it. I hate her walking on the grass or porch; I don't want anything to happen in my house. She might try to sue me. Boy, I'd be in trouble with the landlord.
I think I will put on some shoes and take the trash out. I just took a shower, washed my hair, and dried it. I took off my dirty nightgown and put on a clean one. When you don't go anywhere, you don't dirty a lot of clothing.
I haven't even had the TV on today. I've been reading. I should always spend more time doing that anyway.
Fleta just answered me and said yes, she wanted more cookies. She didn't mention anything about the meat. I took some down and put it in her car last night for her lunch today. I'm sure she thought, "Oh, this is hot." But she's getting more of it for supper. If Greg was home, he would love it. But he's at work, and I am not starting the car up, letting it warm up to haul it down there and put it in his fridge.
I've got a bunch of bread and cornbread in here that is past usage. I usually save it all for Betty's chickens, but I think I'll take some out and put it on the rocks out front, maybe the little birds will eat it.
One thing about it, when you sleep all day, you sure don't make the house dirty.
Well, I took out the trash, fed the birds, and Fleta came and picked up her bag of supper.
I haven't even heard from any of my kids or grandkids today, and I don't think I've called Betty. That's okay, I think I called her 4 times yesterday. I kept thinking of something new.
We were supposed to have gotten some snow, but none showed up yet.
It is so awful about the fires in California. I'm sure so many people think, "Oh, well, they're just rich people, so it doesn't matter." But a fire destroys things you can never get back, pictures and things like that, and it's sad when it happens to anyone. It doesn't matter how much money they have; there are some things money can't buy.
Betty called a minute ago and said it's snowing heavily in Russellville. She was worried about her granddaughter Astrid driving home from Conway. But she drove the big blue truck today, so I'm sure she is fine.
Let me see if I can find an old picture to post today.
This was at Kimmy's house on Christmas 2023. Lex made me a crocheted blanket. I was shocked and thrilled.Another day in this house. I did go to town today to mail the letter to pay my poor sister back for the loan I used to roof my house. God bless her.
I had a bacon and lettuce sandwich for lunch, but there was no tomato on it. It was a sad, sad, sad thing. I have been looking at tomato seeds in the seed book, but it's not the same.
Tell me which tomato seeds I should order because I lived in Arizona for 40 years and had no clue of what I needed to buy.
I called my sister Betty about half a dozen times today for a little credential things. She told me I am stupid and to quit calling. I'm thankful that she loves me.
It is cold as a dickens today. I have been doing "house beautiful," which to me means trying to make things look better without really doing anything new.
I did go through a bunch of the clothes and tossed a bunch of things that I did not need. Fleta took some of them and said she would drop them off at Tyson's. I hope someone is able to use them. I always want to hang on to clothes, I think this is from being poor most of my life.
It is only 5:15, but I'm ready for bed. I have the heat on in the kitchen and the water dripping, the heat on in the bathroom and the water dripping. I'll take a shower and take my evening doses of medicine, so even though it's daylight outside, I'll probably go to bed pretty soon.
I use the microphone to type the words I want to say. It's too much trouble to do that myself. So when I do not make sense, it's the typing program, not that I'm just goofy.
I had to go to town today. I mailed a package to the grand girl. It was several things in There were items I had gotten that were extremely cheap, like 01 each from the dollar store. I love the dollar store, but it takes a long time to scan each item while I'm in the store to see if it's really a penny. But then again, I don't have a lot to do.
My sister commented to me today. This will probably be the last year that she works at Tyson's. I was so excited. She is 77 years old. It's about time she got to relax and enjoy her life. I hope she is able to do this and I hope she has peace of mind and God's grace for the rest of her life. Such a blessing to our family, and I love her so very much.
Let me try to find a picture.
Betty says she tries not to cry about the cold. I'm not that nice; I complain about it all the time. Fleta went to work again today. Hannah and Eliseo are supposed to go to work at McDonald's this evening, but I don't worry about them nearly as much. They're young and tough. Greg is off today, so I gathered up leftover food and stuff to send to his house. It's always a good place to get rid of things I don't want, like canned chili - yuck. But he eats stuff like that periodically.
I made chicken and noodles today, and they were delicious. I made a big instant pot full of them, and then I ate what I wanted and called Eliseo up here to get the rest because Hannah just loves them. When I called and told her I had them made, she sent him up here in no time.
It's 28 degrees Fahrenheit outside right now. The low tonight is supposed to be 17 degrees. I have put blankets over some of my windows, and I pulled down all the blinds and closed them up. It is just flat-out cold.
I went to town today and picked up a couple of things, mainly because I thought, "Who knows what tomorrow will bring?" But I need to go tomorrow and get cash to send to Betty Jean. I owe her some money. I'm still paying off my roof, but this will be the end of it - hallelujah!
It's great to have sisters to borrow money from. I went to Erin's yesterday and picked up a big bag of clothes. I have washed them and folded most of them, and have them in a box to be sent to my little Wrenly tomorrow. Mackenzie said that she can always use some leggings, and there were several pairs. I'm sending several to Mackenzie.
I bought 3 pairs of fleece-lined leggings that I was going to keep a pair and give Fleta 2 pairs, but she didn't want them. I wore one pair, but when I bent over, they rolled down on my rear end. I guess that's because I got a medium size, and I'm not medium. So I just sent all 3 of those to Mackenzie, and if she can't wear them, Melissa can, and she's always cold.
Bill is just moving right along on his building. He has one of the lifts up and ready to go. He has a friend who's going to make him something so he can use it with his compressors and leave them outside in a shed, so they won't make so much noise in the shop. It's great to have friends, and he has several. I never really developed that skill, and I don't miss it. Rhea is the only good friend I have.
I have ordered a canvas picture of my Wrenly, and I cannot wait to get it. It is red and white colors, so it will match my couch. I can't wait to hang it on the wall.
I stopped into Dollar General yesterday and looked for more penny items, and found way more flowers that were originally $5 a stem, and I got them for a penny each. I love a bargain. I probably should spend this extra time while it's so cold sewing or something, but basically, I'm not done anything.
Someone came and visited me not long ago, I guess it was Rhea. I cleaned the house up for that, and I've just not dirtied it back up. So that's been kind of nice. Yesterday, I did get down on my knees and scrub my white rug in the bedroom, though, and it looks so much better than it did.
Greg just texted me, and thanked me for the food. He,s always so appreciative.
Fleta has been cleaning up her house, and I know that because she's sending all her junk up here to me. She sent me 2 of Hannah's prom dresses, size zero. I have no idea what I'm supposed to do with those things.
Betty says she's coming up to see us when the weather warms up. That would be nice, but I bet I'll make it down to see her before she gets up here.
It's only 3:30. That is too early to go to bed, even for me. I guess I'll vacuum the floor. That ought to take about 5 minutes.
I'll tell you, I have a very busy schedule and a very interesting life here.
