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Saturday, January 26, 2013

Come Saturday Morning...

...and by Saturday afternoon, I was in the air... and back in Colorado by 5:30, back in the Springs by 8PM--Yay! On the way to the airport, I stopped to pick up some huge apples that Charlie asked for, and some smoked salmon as a surprise. He is pleased. The flight was not bad, only 3 hours, and seatmates were not taking up more than their space alotment, were sober, and pleasant generally. Charlie and one of his housemates picked me up in a car that made it there and back again... once I was... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday (was) Forever

...mostly because most of it I spent with my eyes dilated. Good news, no damage from diabetes; less good, cataracts are what makes it hard to drive at night and some other times, too. Being on the computer, not so great with big wide pupils... so, no writing yesterday, but a couple of naps. I really wanted it to be Saturday, and me on the way...home. Over the past couple of days, I watched a season of THE NEWSROOM, Aaron Sorkin's latest creation. He made THE WEST WING. This one is about... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Thursday's Child

Early morning today, going out to the doc office to get lab work done... also, acquired some capsaicin ointment for the shoulder. Most of the rest of the day was about further boxing up and laundry and packing... made a couple more baby hats, and got in a nap in the afternoon. Yesterday, same thing being sleepy all day, until I gave in and had a cup of coffee in the later afternoon... and didn't sleep until after 2AM. Today I chose nap over caffeine. My son called last night asking if I still... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

a little more Wednesday...

Packing continues... I can't believe how much yarn and how many hats and things have been stashed in the house here and there... It fills the whole dufflebag that will be flying back with me on Saturday. And all kinds of other things have been turning up, too: a photo of my mother, aged 3 and hand-tinted... and another, of my dad in his Jr ROTC uniform, maybe 14 or 15 yrs old... my college and high school diplomas in cheap frames... I once had my kindergarten 'diploma' in the set, but it was... Sign in to see full entry.

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Little Wednesday

This morning, finally I took my twisted shoulder to the doctor, and--after some trials of range of motion--got the word that probably it is tendonitis and that exercises will probably mend it in time. If, after 2-3 months, there is still sudden pain or lack of range of motion, then it will be time for further investigation to see if there is actually damage to the rotator cuff. That is one of the health issues I needed to address while here, and I put off getting appointments until this week.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

RubyTuesday...

I went to one of the best yarn stores anywhere today, and invested in my craft. Some would say, over-invested... but I feel success on the scale I need requires commitment. So... I have 7 new yarns, and a new, palm-wood hook that will add further pleasure to working the lovely colors and fibers. Then, I stopped at a superior local coffee place--it has a fireplace with cushy chairs, very nice on a cold day, for sittin' knittin' with coffee and an almond croissant at my elbow. Not at my elbow for... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, January 21, 2013

Monday, Monday...

Two weeks maybe be too long... I'd be glad to be heading out of here today, rather than next Saturday, partly because I am tired of being cold and living in the grey, and... well, I am glad to be with my best cat... and to be moving towards actually moving, finally, finally and at last! I've been making more hats: Just before I left Colorado Springs, I found a store that may well be interested in acquiring some, so I've been assembling a collection worthy of notice, as I also assemble a goodly... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, January 17, 2013

Boxing Days

So far, the best place to get boxes for books is Starbuck's. The boxes are small and moderate sizes, suitable for books that are too heavy to fill larger boxes. It's a kindness to the postman, if nothing else. Large boxes are great for masses of lighter stuff like bedding and clothing. Tape is essential, and cheaper tape may be flimsy, tear easily, fall out of the guide tracks, and be mounted backwards, in the first place. Next time, I will pay the $1.20 more for the brand name. And that reminds... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Adjusting...

...to conditions in the old house, that are less discouraging as I clean up a few things, and encourage Himself to actually do some repairs. Patching a big hole in the ceiling makes a lot of difference, in how warm a room is, and in this very cold weather. This place is in deplorable condition, and smells of dankness and the presence of cats, but it is amazing how roasting a piece of pork, for instance, or cooking a big pot of soup improves the atomosphere. It also helps warm the place, which is... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, January 13, 2013

I've gotten so far behind...

what with traveling, and being in the grungy old house, and sorting and laundering and prepping stuff to be removed... I have not had the head-energy to respond to the great comments on this blog, or to write many comments of my own on everyone else's, though reading them is a priority! You are so encouraging, so day-brightening! And I do thank you all, who have been keeping up with me, and letting me know you're there, and taking an interest! Sign in to see full entry.

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I'm doubtful the events of my life will be of great general interest, but I'd like to share a little more of me to the several of you on Blogit I've come to feel are real friends, and the many I imagine are potentially real friends. We'll see how it works out. ______________________ all my words and images posted on Blogit are copyright 2005-present, all rights reserved.

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