Day 198

 Both the movie, The Butler, and the recorder lesson were worthwhile activities. The movie brought up memories of the racial struggles during my lifetime. The lesson was engaging. I want to learn to play the soprano recorder that has been kicking around for years. Good brain exercise and the other students are interesting too. Jon brought over “ iron rich brownies with rust dusting on top.” Of course I felt better immediately upon ingesting. Today is J Street Journals.

Day 197

Walked to Wild Rivers Market yesterday and found a liquid iron supplement. It isn’t prescription grade and I’m hoping it will help to bring the storage up. Chris gave me dino chard from her garden and offered spinach too. Good neighbors! Today is Senior Center welcome duty, maybe get to the movie with Hollie after many delays, and the first recorder lesson. Suzanne played her harp at church. It was a lovely addition. Better and better every day.

Day 196

I know what matters today: moving more. I promise to take the dogs for a walk after church. The walk to farmers’ market yesterday was great. The weather was perfect and I ran into fun people to talk with. The corn and peaches that I have wanted for weeks are finally right here in my kitchen. I want to spruce up the cottage as I have a feeling that Lisa is coming soon. It is a cozy spot.

Day 195

Another beautiful morning! Clear, calm, and cool. The doors and windows are open to capture the cool and then I’ll close it up to preserve it. The farmers’ market is calling. I want peaches and corn. The season is almost over. Yesterday’s desire to play is still calling too. The bucket full of pens, crayons, and paint is waiting for desire to overcome the lack of physical energy. It doesn’t take much energy to doodle. I’ll get there.

Day 194

Besides a massage from Sarah, no agenda today. I’m hoping to feel like writing and doodling in my journal. Kelle is going on retreat and the leader announced, “We will start out slow and then taper off.” I can make my own retreat here. First I would turn off the TV. It fills the time when I don’t feel well. Then I would have a spa time before I see Sarah. Then, come home, eat well, and nap.

Day 193

Back to the senior center after two weeks away. Yesterday ‘Create is a Verb’ arrived. I enjoy Patti Digh’s Aesopian stories and grasp her positive messages. I’m tempted to write historical memories as stories instead of my just-the-facts-ma’am style. An imaginative flair would make a difference to the memory the way the description of Megan’s Easter outfit did. It was fun. I do not have enough fun and play. Today I will find opportunities to laugh out loud.

Day 192

Back to routine, museum and gallery, for the last month of those duties. Yesterday I met a woman VIP and was tempted to go to the PD and sign up. I enjoy the connection to the police people. I’ll wait until I am healthier and that won’t happen quickly since I will not take any more iron pills. They tear up my digestive system. If iron-rich foods aren’t enough, there must be an alternative that I can tolerate.