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For some unknown reason, I feel incredibly down today. Winter Solstice, I mean to clean a bit, cook a bit, make neighbor gifts, and perhaps light a small fire outside. So far I cleaned in the bathroom, although I think some vacuuming and dusting is in order. Sweep out the old. Tomorrow is Trash Day,Continue reading “Solstice Blues”

Sometimes I feel okay. I didn’t do a lot today, watched the finale of the Mandalorian to dodge spoilers, checked my financials which I do time to time. Dishes. Tended the floral arrangements. Refreshed Loki’s candle. Dressed up the Loose Loki with the tiny sweater out of the flowers. Disassembled a flocked cardinal for theContinue reading “Round and round”

I packed up Larry’s Santa suit to send to Jeremy. It is a good thing, and I am glad to do it, but it is like shipping off a piece of my heart. Two large priority boxes, plush is bulky. Ah hell, I can’t even.

Chipping away at the holiday decor gives me a lot of time to think. Perhaps too much. I have the kitchen beads and bows up above the cabinets, and the silk flowers in place. The living room silks look nice, and while I have the stockings out, I didn’t dig for the heavy holders. There’sContinue reading “Clarity”

Ah. Doing the things. The rugs went down yesterday, along with a good deal of cleaning of floors and cabinet fronts. And laundry. Ordered holiday fridge door covers and a festive bowtie clip for Lucky Barry. Today I humped the step-stool downstairs and began the Great Shift. There’s Spode teapots and a cookie jar, andContinue reading “Spode-bump”

Seems like I get a few things done, and there is more to do. More of the same. I did get the poinsettias in place, got down the bell tote, put away the autumn silk flower tote, tidied the patio. Put up the white lace noren. Peacocks are the main design, I am not sureContinue reading “Groundhog Day”

I have not been able to get a Covid test. They’re all drive up or wait in your car. Ridiculous. That’s an underserved segment of the population right there, and I’m one. I still feel like crap, although better today than yesterday. I miss Larry more than ever; I really need him. Being sick whenContinue reading “Holiday Dazed”

Ugh, I have felt like crud the last two days. I may really have Covid. If not, I have a lingering cold and my asthma is acting up. Yuck. I decided to order from Instacart so I would have something for Turkey Day. Of course Smith’s was out of a lot of stuff. The shopperContinue reading “Sad Pie.”

That trip to the vet? yeah, I caught either a cold or a mild case of Covid. Three of the other patrons were wearing their masks under their noses, and one removed his entirely when he sat down. Stupid “Make America Great” mask. Idiot. No fever, but a lot of coughing, soupy lungs, and fatigue.Continue reading “Creeping along.”

Monday we took the kittens to the vet. Did I mention I have new kittens? Sisters from Idaho barn cats. Two cuties, I named them Gemma and Stella. Idaho is the Gem State, and the state gemstone is Star Garnet. They already are settling in. Lolo plays with them, and Lucy is aloof and stalkery.Continue reading “Snow Days and other delights.”