Day 365

Last day of my 78^th year. It has not been the best one with the health stuff and the horrible truth that I brought it on myself with the blood donations. Who knew? Some days 78 words were too many, some days, not enough to capture the way the day went by. I’m looking forward to putting the words into a book as I did last year. It’s a personal history that I can reread some future day.

PS

The next blog will be called 79 words every day

Day 364

Didn’t feel well yesterday and found AMC showing old Oscar contending movies. One was The Red Shoes. I saw it at the Stage Door Theater in San Francisco when I was about 12 years old and was enchanted. My mother and I would make quick trips for shopping and theater. I saw plays, and art movies like Tales of Hoffman. Every time I see The Red Shoes, I see more symbolism. The music and the dancing are beautiful. 

Day 363

Yesterday started with a surge of domestic energy that lasted long enough to have a shiny clean house. There is nothing like sunshine on wooden floors to show up every dust mote and dog hair. Then I opened the mail and found a bill from the IRS for $31,000. Egads. It was a rollover from one fund to another. I couldn’t contact my CPA, the old fund agent or the agent that added the funds. I need help.

Day 362

So, the tax folks feel OK about how much of my retirement funds they want to take. Hmm.. I must be wealthier than I think I am. I hear people talking about refunds so how come I’m writing checks? Today is open. Started with the bone pill that requires standing up for an hour. No big deal except that I have to wait half an hour before I can drink my coffee. Must have coffee. Must have coffee!

Day 361

Sarah gave me a great massage. She didn’t leave any part of me unattended. Back to the senior center duty after a week off. I pledge to be present for the people, a listener, and a support. Many of them are lonely and I get a lot of stories that they need to tell. Later Jeff will do my taxes and that will off the table, as is my habit, before my birthday. Maybe I can walk too. 

Day 360

I did all of the above. Had a good day that included a walk alone. Didn’t have the energy to take the dogs but walked and paid a couple of bills, went to the ATM and bought Justin’s peanut butter cups at Wild Rivers Market. Came home pink and feeling good. I wore my backpack with a five pound weight. So, I’m wearing 18 external pounds. The osteo will go fast and new strong bones will be back.

Day 359

Most of yesterday was devoted to doing my housefly imitation. I wandered around picking things up and putting them back down. Couldn’t focus. One good thing, I made an appointment to get my taxes done. It is my habit to get that out of the way before my birthday. I do well with deadlines. Today I will get the paper sorting finished and in order for Jeff. The orchids will get attention and I promise to sit less.