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Friday, October 1, 2021

Friday again

A few days ago, Charlie started having a sore throat that got sorer over the next couple of days. Last night there was a bit of fever, just over 100: typical for strep. This morning, he made an appointment at the place he went before when, with no insurance at all, he had a bad time with kidney stones. They quoted him a cost of $136, and then called him back a short time later saying they are no longer taking self-pay clients. He found an alternative place: Convenient Care Center at the Pike's... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

What happened to Tuesday?

If Monday seemed kind of a bust, Tuesday...! One of my friends who has been more and more isolated this past year and a half, and has his issues with despondency and uncertainty--though he is a talented musician, singer, and professional 'cosplayer' who does a great Captain Jack Sparrow--He was at WhimsyCon, saying, "I've forgotten how to people!" That was how I felt today even more than Monday: I simply could not/would not people! Instead, I read one of my favorite authors (Terry Pratchett's... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 27, 2021

Back from the wars...

It's not just the day after a weekend event, it's a Monday... and feels like it! First, there are things that cannot be spaced out or put off: besides much petting of Embers, the garden was, in several spots, desperate for drink. Then there is sorting out the luggage, sending some to the laundry and some back to storage. There are also purchased and auction wins to be sorted and designated to various destinations and recipients. It pleases me no end to support the artists and to enrich friends... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

Already Thursday!

It dropped into the 30s again last night, despite forecasts. All the plants that went back out onto the deck yesterday seem to have survived the night. It was cold, but not an actual freeze. It promised to be about a 50 degree rise through the day. Last night my grandson Vale came over to see what Embers will need from him while Charlie and I are away from tomorrow through Sunday. Mostly, it will be company and her one daily medication. The others will be taken care of tonight and tomorrow... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Wednesday evening

Clear air all day, cool and sweet autumn comes breezing in! Temps were down to 36F overnight, 75 this afternoon. The next several nights will be moderately cool, but the forecasts look safe for putting the tender plants back out onto the deck. So it's a colorful garden again, though not quite the same as before. I heard a new squawk today! Someone was in the maple tree making quite a fuss for several minutes. When it flew, still squawking, across the street, it looked like blue jay! Not a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Autumn pleasures

Chilly, mostly sunny here this morning. Suddenly, it's fall! But not actually cold enough yet to turn the leaves on the trees. And it will get a little warmer again so the garden on the deck can be reinstated. And just because the summer flower season is coming to a close, doesn't mean I am not still grabbed by some blooming beauties outside the grocery store... Found a gorgeous dahlia yesterday, and some bright red echinaceas! And inside the store, some humongous artichokes! Three of them are... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 20, 2021

Just like flipping a switch...

Autumn creeps in on soft midnight toes... The temps overnight were going to be 40 or lower, so we brought in the tender plants from the deck garden, and now the deck looks rather stark, and I can't see the dining room table. The cat tree is also adorned with plants! One of the doves flies in occasionally, sits on the nest and for a few minutes calls out its low, come-hither coo. But the other does not go thither. I wonder what they think of the vanished garden. Embers is pretty much back to her... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

Oh, what a beautiful morning...!

The mountains are visible, the air is crystal-clear this morning! I was kinda sick last night--something I ate. And Embers cuddled up while I lay sleeping/not-sleeping for several hours. But like the air, today all's bright and clear-headed, and I'm feeling fine! I hear birds all around outside, and some murmurs from the 'keets to my left. One of the doves flew in to coo-coo-coo for a little while, and the dickie-birds are enjoying the re-filled feeder. Temps dipped into the 40s overnight, but... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

End of the day

It has been such a lovely day, weather-wise! Temps in the mid-70s, roving thunderstorms in the afternoon. Embers is doing so much better, eating well, drinking well, and socializing. A week ago she was mostly hiding out in a dark little corner, out of sight. Now she is back to her attention-demanding ways, and sleeping with me most of the night. Today, finally, I made the calls and took care of the business I've been shying away from for a while. So, they are no longer hanging me over me like... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 13, 2021

Morning and Monday

Sun is coming up with clear light shining on the mountains. It will be hot today, but thunderstorms are a maybe in the afternoon. Overnight was in the 50s. Embers is breathing better after several days of sneezing and stuffy-nose wheezing. She is eating her crumbled kibble, and taking her meds with funny cat faces, but no real resistance. I was afraid there was going to be another trip to the vet today, but she is clear-eyed and the congestion seems better. She is more sociable, and has come... 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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