Summer
This summer has been interesting and miserable, here in MO, because
of drought conditions and extreme heat. There is nothing more refreshing than a
breeze wind of a 105 degree day cascading blowing over in
your face—NOT. Since the weather has been dangerously hot, I’ve stayed inside
mostly, which is a bummer.
The grass is dead. Nature is suffering. It’s rained twice this summer at my house. That’s it.
This summer has pulled many dollars from my purse.
1. Remember
the two new appliances? Then ...
2. My
air conditioning unit stopped cooling. Not COOL! Then...
3. I
had to replace my windshield—cracked like an egg. Then...
4. I
broke the second toe on my right foot, but it healed fast.
For fun I:
1. Celebrated
three birthdays (with dinner) with family at my house.
2. Went
to Silver Dollar City in Branson.
3. Went
on my yearly Laura Ingalls Wilder pilgrimage to the Mansfield home with Dr. Lovely
Daughter, ate at a local café and visited a used bookstore where three cats
live.
4. Took
my three oldest grandkids to the movies (the day after the Colorado shooting). I
felt a bit anxious and planned an escape plan in mind and quizzed
the kiddos on where the exits were located.
5. We
ate pizza and banana splits back at my house. They slept over.
6. Spent
an evening with friends at a fish fry. My mouth still waters at the thought of
the fish and hushpuppies. I ate too much desert. We were
forced (not much force was applied) to take leftovers home.
7. Babysat
the littlest man a couple of times. He will be two years old soon. He’s awesome
and funny.
8. Had
lunch with my sister, in the town, where she works. She's been trying to find hay for her sheep with little or no luck.
9. Painted
the dining room.
I've been writing, of course. Daisy's Dead (short story mystery) is nearly 4000 words. The Theater(short story romance) is about 700 words.
It's back to work next week!
Questions for you:
What have you been doing for fun? Have you ever broken a bone? Drought or not
in your part of the country?
Comments
Here in Glasgow, it has been nothing but torrential rain for what seems like FOREVER. I miss hanging my washing out to dry.
I've never broken a bone, but I've heard a broken toe is brutal. Poor you :( get well soon! And good to hear you're doing so well with your writing :)
No drought here - the humidity has kicked up rain storms almost every night.
I broke my ankle in the worst place, the joint, many years ago. I can't begin to describe how much pain I lived with for a very long time. My foot still doesn't bend up and down like a normal one does. But at least I don't walk with a limp any longer. The surgeon predicted I'd always have a limp. Hope your toe is doing better!
Rain? What is that? We've only had a few sprinkles here and there.
This hot and dry summer has kept me a bit on the cranky side. I try not to be, but some days I lose the battle!
Summer went by too fast. How come times goes quicker and quicker the older you get?
My theme of my summer has been on finding my congruence. I realized that I was feeling discouraged because things in my life weren't synergizing. It's been a slow process but I'm starting to feel normal again. This has actually been a very liberating (and enjoyable) experience. Sounds like you had a lovely summer. Good luck with the start of school!
What color did you paint your dining room?
My end of the world, we're in the middle of winter. But our average winter day is equivalent to your coolest summer day... something along those lines...
All-in-all, sounds like you've been busy...
So pleased you've had some fun though .. the time with grandchildren is precious isn't - and being able to be with your children too - and your annual visit to the Wilder home with Dr daughter ...
Great to read and see - cheers Hilary
Lee
Tossing It Out
The drought has dried up the nearby river and closed my summer-kayaking job down. :(
I broke three bones in my foot years ago when I tried to kick a bug crawling up a cinder block wall. (Don't ask... ok fine, the answer is rum)
AND
The phrase 'used bookstore where three cats live' just painted all kinds of images in my head and stirred my creativity. I thank you for that.