Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Out of Date

I opened this page to write, got sidetracked talking to Tommy and have no idea what I was going to relay. 

Here is something else. The concrete driveway is covered with shriveled up, dead worms. Occasionally, we find one worm but not so many. Anyone know what is happening?

The reports say that hummingbirds are migrating South.  Last week I was talking to a nurse when I saw a hummingbird near my sparse, halfdead flowers. I was breathless when I told Tommy. Then, the hummingbird came to the storm door, flitted around, turning its head to view all the room. I was whispering breathlessly, telling Tommy what was happening. The nurse, whispered," Aawww."  

Tommy was not enchanted. He said it only saw its reflection. I don't think so.

Today, we bought Sure Jell with date of August 2024 and found dozen or so almanacs with 2024 date. Other items are past date. I have never seen so many. 

At Physical therapy two weeks ago, the woman stumbled into me, kicking the end of big toe and next toe. Then, she stepped hard on both toes. She mumbled 'sorry' one time but said, "It was an accident" at least a dozen times. Finally, after two weeks of agony from my swollen toe,  bleeding under the nail, I finally talked with the director. There were so many things she did wrong once I got started. I did not want her to get in trouble, but more than the injury, she was not doing her job when with me. The other two pt have been excellent. Things are better.But, my left knee was also injured in the fall last March. So, going to ortho for that. 

During the time not reporting on my steps, I often did 20,000 steps. I still love this machine. 

The house next door that abused dogs is still a problem. We were told there were rats living in the junk in the carport. Tommy went to read a notice on the door and said the house door stinks and has flies all over. A friend who went into the house said there is stuff rotting in the refrigerator and flies inside and roaches all over. 

The woman next door went out her front door to go to the mailbox and came back to the door where she found a snake caught in the storm door where he could not get loose, caught by his head. So, it was right under her feet when she walked out. Then, we found a snake skin on the driveway.  Mosquitoes are abundant from the tall grass. I just wonder what is under our house. 

One of my readers offered me a wheelchair and a walker. We met halfway for the transfer. He put the walker together. A couple of weeks ago, a leg on his walker broke. It is a wonder it did not disembowel him! He would not believe me when I told him the leg broke. So, I allowed (encouraged) him to use mine until he buys another. It is orange, an Auburn color. Thank you, Merrit! 

I wanted Five Guys burger and fries. Tommy was horrified when he came out. Two burgers, Coke, and one fries order was $40. 


One day, we ate at Jim N Nicks. Delicious and not so expensive. We both have wanted Chinese for several years. Anne recommended Red Pearl. So, maybe we will go there Thursday. 

Remember, I declared September, all month, my birthday month. 

Tommy is going to replace the necklace I lost or was stolen. I thought I lost it in the house from the table next to me. But, it is not there and the last woman who helped me clean was over there. I will not accuse her because I could be wrong.

Now,  I must read more of Duchovny. 

The weather is still very hot, but we are spared from the rain and suffocating air. How is it where you live?










13 comments:

  1. Yikes on the cost of the 5 Guys meal!

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    1. Belinda,
      Thankfully! I am still having problems with this blog, so who knows how long I can post.

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  2. Glad to see you back! I've missed your updates. The weather here (south central KY) is still hot, with lots of warm, sunny days ahead. Glad to get an extra week out of the pool.

    Finding people (handyman types) to follow through with promises is so hard! I found someone to replace siding that had hail damage, and he just wasn't super responsive. Good price, and he ended up doing good work. But it took longer for him to get to it than I had hoped.

    Talked with someone for two months about painting the porch and deck. It was always something.. and I had a hard deadline of when I wanted it done. He stopped responding with two weeks left. I went with someone else. It didn't get all the way finished, but that wasn't his fault. (It's finished now and he did a great job!)

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    1. This dry, hot weather is wonderful. I found a big company who said they will replace one outlet now and rewire the whole house later. Yay! I wanted everything, or at least the bathroom finished before Tommy's hip replacement. Not happening, apparently.

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  3. quite sensible of you to make the month a merry one. I hope it is a good birthday bash.

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  4. It was good that you reported the PT for her clumsiness. Honestly, the way she kept bashing into you she was probably high. 1000% unacceptable any way you slice it. You can blacklist her from your therapy, you know. Just let the director know that she is not allowed to touch you, and they will respect your directive.

    It is dreamy here in the Northeast--warm, sunny, mid-70's days, and delightfully cool nights. We are getting our due after such a miserably hot summer.

    Yes, good fast food is outrageously priced. Chick-fil-A, 5 Guys, Chipotle--they are all too high. I don't want to pay restaurant prices when I'm eating in the car!!

    Used to be fast food was a cheap way to feed yourself and not have to cook. Those days are gone. Heck, even McDonalds--the crappiest of FF--is too pricy.

    Your snake story gives me the shivers. Nothing creeps me out as much as snakes...

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    1. I told pt director I would not have her again. Your weather sounds great. We very seldom eat at the expensive places. BK costs us $5 or two Whopper Jrs. It is my favorite place for fast food anyway.

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  5. Oh, I forgot--Happy Birth Month, Linda!! May your entire month be joyous!

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  6. Patience above! That does sound much for burgers and fries!

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