Showing posts with label blackbird. Show all posts
Showing posts with label blackbird. Show all posts

Thursday, October 7, 2021

RAIN




Well, we are still working on the list from a few days ago! The rain is part of the problem. In places in Birmingham, TEN inches of rain fell. And, October is traditionally our driest month of the year. Well, that did not happen so far. Okay, that ten inches is the official rainfall, but some places received more rain. 

Tommy hung my black bird in the tree IN THE BACK of the tree! I suppose I will have to redo that, but not until the grass is dry. I hope the bird has been painted enough. I only got one coat on before rain and high humidity put an end to painting. I had him hang the black bird from the shepherd's hook instead of the tree. It looks great. 

A few weeks ago, I had the most wonderful ice cream, Mayfield's Snow Cream. And, yes, it does taste just like it was made with milk, sugar, and vanilla flavoring with bowls of snow stirred in. Try it, you will like it, or maybe you have. 

My youngest daughter who just turned 46 went out to gather snow when she was five years old. I told her about bird poop and not scraping too closely. She was so cute doing this, so focused and careful. 

Last night, I finished The Bear. It was wonderful. I felt I was in a land I could never know or imagine. For a post-apocalyptic story, it was pleasant, but poignant. This is the story of the last person on earth! I was mesmerized. If anyone wants it, I can send it media mail to you. 

When I get the stuck-on egg from the egg beaters, I will cook scrambled eggs for the next three days. Six broken eggs wait in a bowl. I am so hungry, so this will be lunch. I suppose he can help me empty and refill the dishwasher when Jeopardy is on TV.  He does so many things. He went to the kitchen and washed dishes when I had wanted him to only get off the stuck on cheese on two glass dishes. But, he washed most of the glass dishes. He is not lazy. 

For Tommy, I ordered a large hot water bottle. It hold 90 ounces of water and is skinny and long. His hips and knees hurt him because he has osteoarthritis. Hopefully, by getting this long bottle, he can apply heat to both hips or both knees at one time. He has a heating pad that is too old. Plus, I don't trust him not to turn it off or remove it from his body. 

A couple of days ago, I got into the car where Tommy was set to drive. I tried to put something into my pocket, and my pocket had mysteriously disappeared. After a bit, I realized my pants were backwards! Ugh! Tommy asked me if I wanted to go back and change. I was hurting so that I said no and just wore the pants backwards. These pants were new. I had worn them and washed them before this day. I thought to myself that they fit better and washing and hanging to dry. I would have been too embarrassed to admit I put them on backward and then wore them after I realized my mistake. But, I am over that now. I do check twice now to make sure they are on correctly. 

Just now, we put the pumpkin and the pot it sits in on the other side of the porch in order to balance the decorations. It's not much of a Halloween display, but it works for me. I have only spent $10 on Halloween. When things are on sale, I will be buying a fake pumpkin for next year, hoping it won't fade. But, I suppose I can spray it if it fades. I do have orange spray paint. 

We got our sun today by going to Publix to return brown lettuce that is two days from expiration date. Then, we zipped around the corner to The Pig and got Dasani water. I had earned money on a card, so it cost me nothing. We sat in the park for about 20 minutes, made a tour of the park and came home. it works for us. 

So far, that is our day. 

Have you ever worn your pants backward on purpose or accidentally? How did they feel? Have you had Mayfield Snow Cream? How did you like it? Did you think it tasted exactly like snow ice cream when it snowed?

Sunday, October 3, 2021

Not on the Shelf, Sleep

 While I was thinking of it, and for something to do to get out of the house and into sunshine, we went to Publix on Saturday. They are out of the fried onions! Monday, around 4 pm they will have them on the shelf. I will be there! 

I bought ice cream, 3 huge Granny Smith apples for a pie which will only have a top crust. Thanks Barbara.  Campbell's Cream of Mushroom and one of Cream of Chicken, (Healthy Choice) were $1 each or 2 for $2. I got one of each just to keep up my stockpile. At least these have less sodium for our green bean casserole. 

Saturday, my bird to hang in the tree got two coats of black paint. Then, it rained or sprinkled on the bird and it is sticky now! I suppose tomorrow, I will hang it in a tree in the front yard. 

For dinner on Saturday, we had a chicken tender I baked in the oven and turnip greens. Then, later, we both had a salad. It is best for me to eat dinner or any meal in two sessions. It is what is recommended for my stomach problem. 

We went to the yard sale near us at a church, the one I always visit. They had no more large purses. So, my Pink Purse Project may only be two purses this year. My back hurts too much to get out at most sales. I actually went straight to a chair and sat down, no looking around. I found a Christmas decoration with poinsettias I could use to make a wreath. Then, I saw a pot with a poinsettia in it. So, I got that. I liked that it was sitting in a pretty pot. Well, that "pot" is actually a cup with a handle. For $5 it will work for something at Christmas. At least it won't die. And, the pot can be used for other plants, real ones, I hope.

If the cup has a hole and can be used for a plant, I may use it on the porch for plants and get rid of a plastic pot I found on the road. Maybe I will spray paint the pot. 

This next spring, I am going to plant pink vinca to sit on the front porch. I love vinca and pink. I love how vinca blows in the breeze. 

I finally saw Being There and loved it. We stayed up late to watch it. Tommy had seen if before and wanted to see it again,  I knew it was a wonderful movie since he usually sleeps that time of night, no matter what I want to watch. Have you seen Being There? Did you like it?

Good news! I slept 8 hours on Saturday night. I am in pain as usual, but clear-headed. When I was sleeping two hours or 4 every night, my first thought was to plan a nap. Now, I lie down about twice a day for my back. I usually do not fall asleep. If I do, I rarely sleep more than one hour. I have Tommy call me if I am not back in an hour. 

This makes more than one week with sleep. Now, I have a mind that can tackle mobility and pain issues. 

Today, after hanging my black bird, I will get out the ghosts we had in the tree last year, and get them into the tree. 

What are you doing for outside decorations at your house? 



Tommy died

I am distraught! He died at 12:15 am on 3-14.