Day 279

I’m in another sorting and deleting mood. I took care of the shelves by the kitchen table yesterday and like the new uncluttered look. I have pockets of unused items and enjoy the empty spaces when I move them on. I gave Megan the vita-mixer. It hasn’t been out of the cupboard in years and she will use it for years to come. I can change how I use the space where it was hiding. Simple is good.

Day 278

Hollie, Megan, three dogs, and I had a lovely close family day and were grateful for it. Butters was the center of attraction with my dogs intense about giving him a thorough inspection. They did get more relaxed as the day went on with Butters getting bolder with the aunties. Megan’s computer program is a work of art and I was pleased when she said I inspired  it when I gave her a expense sorting expense assignment years ago.

Day 277

Another clear day with an east wind. All the ingredients for dinner are right here waiting for the preparation to begin. Megan is coming with her puppy, Butters. I’m hoping for a warm family feeling to the day. Hollie and I will get the 13 pound turkey in the oven and then the rest waits until later. Megan makes the mashed potatoes, Hollie is bringing biscuits and squash. I have munchables like kale chips and pita with hummus.

Day 276

We will prepare for Thanksgiving today. I will clear off the kitchen table as it is a repository for papers, books, orchids, light box, various tasks to be done, and I like to see the surface now and then. Hollie and I will get a turkey and the few items we use now. Scaling back has been a good thing. We used to go big and made too much of everything. Now we simply fix a delicious dinner.

Day 275

Megan sent her history essay. She is an excellent writer and put it together in a cogent way. She is loving school. I know that I enjoyed school more when I was an older student too. There was an appreciation of learning that I didn’t have when I was younger. It seems that way for Megan too. And Hollie. We were all older students and we knew we would get our educations despite the obstacles. We are thrivers.

Day 274

The days go fast. Every day I mark off the past on the kitchen calendar. It’s a habit I’ve had since I was a child. It means I can begin again. Yesterday is the past and except for sipping cherry cordial with Chris and a long call with Kelle, it was not a day that I want to memorialize. I simply didn’t have anything to work with as far as physical energy is concerned. Today I’m doing better.

Day 273

The prescription wasn’t there so I’ll take care of it tomorrow. I enjoyed the warm day and the treat of going out without layers of clothes. Today the agenda is open. After church, it’s up to me how to use the day. I do have all the parts for the January column and can put it together. The research was personal stories from friends about how they celebrate holidays. I hope to inspire readers to write their stories.