Day 232

Column submitted, Muses have color. Walk, spa, eat well. A good Sunday and I can do it again. I did a few of the PT exercises and really felt how much my body needs the discipline of a regular routine. I benefit quickly from taking care of myself. I need to practice the recorder and find the F# in time to play the tune. The closet is crowded and needs attention and I’ll wait for a rainy day. 

Day 231

I did get the above produce and the pesto rolls too. It was a day for walking and visiting along the way. Then I have to admit that the day dwindled down to rest and relax. My journal is still waiting patiently for the pages to have color and words about the Muses. And the column is still in my mind and not on paper yet. Today I can catch up and move ahead. New day, new promise.

Day 230

Today I’m definitely walking to the farmers’ market. There are only two left in the season. It usually turns into a social event and I like that part too. Maybe Brandon will be there with his pesto rolls. Yum. String beans, tomatoes, red onions, dino kale, and red potatoes. I am ready to write the column on creative play. Once I get a theme in my head, it begins to form. I will try out all the ideas.

Day 229

I called the blood bank and said that my service was ended. With a diet full of beans, greens, and grains, I can restore the iron.  I have errands and will research my next senior news column. I’m thinking about creative play. I’ll stroll down the toys, crafts, and art sections of a couple stores and see if any ideas pop. I like the idea of suggesting coloring books and paint boxes. They are inexpensive ways of playing. 

Day 228

I know now why my energy tanks. It’s the result of blood donations even though I did not donate more often than the rules allow. Infusions are out of sight because the insurance won’t pay because I am not anemic and I have been a donor. I’ll find out how much infusions cost and balance that against waiting for up to two years for the iron storage to be back to normal with only food to replenish them.

Day 227

I was busy alright but not the way I wanted to be. Day started with water coming out of the washer. Tim, the fixer, found a hose that looked like it had been chewed by a r-a-t. Ick. It did afford me an opportunity to clean behind the appliances and there was lots of dust, webs, etc. to clean. Today Hollie and go to Eureka for my hematologist appointment, lunch, shopping, and seeing Megan at work.

Day 226

We learned a new note in recorder class, F sharp. That makes six notes! Now we can play more little ditties. I’m enjoying the class. Chris and I practiced together and that was fun too. I have to catch up today. With the “sinking spell” come piles of things that need more attention than I have energy to deal with them. I’m hoping for a better day and less sitting and wishing I was able to be busy.