Loving our beautiful Oklahoma summers. Lots of sunshine and light breezes. I go out in the mornings and evenings. The days are far too hot. It's 99 degrees as I'm writing this.
Today, I'm pampering myself. A long soak in the tub, a mani-pedi, chocolate, a bbc marathon, homemade (by me, long ago) cranberry cordial in a crystal goblet. Pure heaven, I'm loving every moment.
Tonight, I'm having strawberries from a friend's garden. Tiny, ruby red, and extremely sweet. It's so nice that she thought of me, and I'm savoring every bite.
No weekend plans. I kind of like that. Years ago it would have bothered me a lot to not have the weekend booked solid. Now, I just have peace and quiet. I only go out when I'm in the mood.
I was invited to a weekend PowWow by friends and family. I'm not Native American, but I really enjoy the culture. There's a lot of honor and respect shown that is rarely seen anymore.
My nephew was delighted by the telescope. I'm delighted with the newly freed up closet space. He'll take it home to Fort Worth next month when school starts. Wonderful to be able to pass things on to the younger generation.
Thinking of doing a bit of rearranging around the house. I'd like to have the treadmill near a window which opens, and which has a view. It's currently in a place which receives full morning sun.
That's where I'd like to put the Cinnamon and Key Lime Trees this winter, along with the Persian Shields. The other plants are heartier and will thrive in the unheated mudroom. Some plants need pampering, and I still recall my daughter referring to my houseplants as "death row inmates" when she was alive. I've improved my horticultural skills over the years.
Enough for now....
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Thursday Afternoon...
I'm making an afghan. Yes, an old lady thing, but with a twist. It's all Doctor Who. Hi, my name is Suzanne, and I'm a Whovian. Something fun to do. I've been working on it for weeks. There is still a lot to do. Open areas awaiting inspiration and fresh ideas. Crocheted borders wait for clipped yarn edges. A lighted magnifier on the dining table assists with the main project.
It's been a lovely week so far. I attended a baby shower to welcome a new great niece. It was held at the Burnett Mansion. Until recently it was a private home, about six thousand square feet, if memory serves. There is even a ballroom. It's a gorgeous place. Easy to imagine the gracious lives that once were lived there. I saw relatives, former relatives, and many friends. I cuddled and rocked our newest little one for a long time. That was the best part.
A trip to Porter to get some peaches was fun. People were lined up to the road to get in. It was worth the wait, the peaches are delicious. I've been eating those, and bananas all week. Hopefully, I'll lose a few pounds in the process. There were so many that I've taken some to friends.
The yard is mowed. I use an old fashioned reel mower. Simple to use, no fuel or any maintenance to deal with, and easy to push. I miss quite a bit every time I mow. The way I handle it is to hope that I miss different areas each time.
The house is clean, and the laundry is caught up. I tried a different brand of bleach, and now my knickers are yellow. Not bleach yellow, more a sunshine kind of yellow. Just as well, I have a linen dress from Haiti. It's a bright, sunny, yellow. I guess it works out in my favor.
Tonight, I finished listening to a season of Upstairs Downstairs. Now, I'm starting a season of Buffy. It's a cheesy, fun show, with a lot of sass. Some nights I listen to music, others I listen to tv shows or a movie. On others, I listen to books. Variety being the spice of life, and all that.
Later, my nephew will come and stay for the night. I got my old telescope out of the closet today, and will give it to him. He's a science geek, planning his future at MIT and beyond. Last year, we bonded over Quantum Physics. This year, we're having fun over everything science related.
I'm taking a comforter to the laundromat, and plan to bathe my beastie. Those are my big chores for the day, along with dusting. I try to stay on top of the big chores.
Enough for now....
It's been a lovely week so far. I attended a baby shower to welcome a new great niece. It was held at the Burnett Mansion. Until recently it was a private home, about six thousand square feet, if memory serves. There is even a ballroom. It's a gorgeous place. Easy to imagine the gracious lives that once were lived there. I saw relatives, former relatives, and many friends. I cuddled and rocked our newest little one for a long time. That was the best part.
A trip to Porter to get some peaches was fun. People were lined up to the road to get in. It was worth the wait, the peaches are delicious. I've been eating those, and bananas all week. Hopefully, I'll lose a few pounds in the process. There were so many that I've taken some to friends.
The yard is mowed. I use an old fashioned reel mower. Simple to use, no fuel or any maintenance to deal with, and easy to push. I miss quite a bit every time I mow. The way I handle it is to hope that I miss different areas each time.
The house is clean, and the laundry is caught up. I tried a different brand of bleach, and now my knickers are yellow. Not bleach yellow, more a sunshine kind of yellow. Just as well, I have a linen dress from Haiti. It's a bright, sunny, yellow. I guess it works out in my favor.
Tonight, I finished listening to a season of Upstairs Downstairs. Now, I'm starting a season of Buffy. It's a cheesy, fun show, with a lot of sass. Some nights I listen to music, others I listen to tv shows or a movie. On others, I listen to books. Variety being the spice of life, and all that.
Later, my nephew will come and stay for the night. I got my old telescope out of the closet today, and will give it to him. He's a science geek, planning his future at MIT and beyond. Last year, we bonded over Quantum Physics. This year, we're having fun over everything science related.
I'm taking a comforter to the laundromat, and plan to bathe my beastie. Those are my big chores for the day, along with dusting. I try to stay on top of the big chores.
Enough for now....
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Beginning Anew......
New beginnings. That is what life is all about.
So, here I am. Single, as in, the divorce was finalized yesterday. I've been single less than three years of my adult life. Not sure I like it, too quiet. And yet, I like making a life which is not dependent on another person's plans and wants.
I live in a small rural town which is on a lake, not far from Tulsa, Oklahoma. I'm living in a 1920's cottage on a quiet street corner. Mostly original, only the bath has been updated. It's a real charmer. Two huge shady trees, big front porch, a fenced yard. A lot of flowers growing out front as well as in back.
I have a beastie. She's a Saint Bernard/Brittany mix. Clever.... She understands commands in four languages, and we're working on a fifth one. She's also trained to assist me with vertigo and some hearing loss. I'm cross training her to be a guide dog.
Depending on light levels, I'm either mostly blind or completely blind. Almost four years ago, I started losing vision. It took two years and nine eye specialists to find out why. It turns out that I have npAIR, non-paraneoplastic AutoImmune Retinopathy. No effective treatment, and no cure. As far as I'm concerned, it just flat out sucks rocks. I've had occupational therapy in order to care for my home. White Cane training ensures I can get around safely.
I love my life... I have interests and hobbies that I enjoy. Lots of friends, although few extremely close ones. A lot of family nearby as well as scattered all over the world. A great nephew staying with me part of this summer, usually two nights weekly is great company.
I live a green lifestyle. Not a conscious choice, it just sort of occurred. And, somehow, it works for me. With very few electrical outlets in my home, I use a lot of solar lighting. Put them out in the morning to soak up the sun's rays, and bring them in at night to provide lighting for rooms with either one or no electrical outlets. I ride an etrike, since I'm no longer able to drive. I launder with cold water. My few appliances use little power, most are apartment sized. I rarely cook, usually once every few weeks. The stove is mainly used to heat water for tea.
This is my life. Not perfect, but it is mine. I like it, even enjoy most of it. And I like myself. I like the person whom I've become over five decades.
This is where I keep my online diary.
So, here I am. Single, as in, the divorce was finalized yesterday. I've been single less than three years of my adult life. Not sure I like it, too quiet. And yet, I like making a life which is not dependent on another person's plans and wants.
I live in a small rural town which is on a lake, not far from Tulsa, Oklahoma. I'm living in a 1920's cottage on a quiet street corner. Mostly original, only the bath has been updated. It's a real charmer. Two huge shady trees, big front porch, a fenced yard. A lot of flowers growing out front as well as in back.
I have a beastie. She's a Saint Bernard/Brittany mix. Clever.... She understands commands in four languages, and we're working on a fifth one. She's also trained to assist me with vertigo and some hearing loss. I'm cross training her to be a guide dog.
Depending on light levels, I'm either mostly blind or completely blind. Almost four years ago, I started losing vision. It took two years and nine eye specialists to find out why. It turns out that I have npAIR, non-paraneoplastic AutoImmune Retinopathy. No effective treatment, and no cure. As far as I'm concerned, it just flat out sucks rocks. I've had occupational therapy in order to care for my home. White Cane training ensures I can get around safely.
I love my life... I have interests and hobbies that I enjoy. Lots of friends, although few extremely close ones. A lot of family nearby as well as scattered all over the world. A great nephew staying with me part of this summer, usually two nights weekly is great company.
I live a green lifestyle. Not a conscious choice, it just sort of occurred. And, somehow, it works for me. With very few electrical outlets in my home, I use a lot of solar lighting. Put them out in the morning to soak up the sun's rays, and bring them in at night to provide lighting for rooms with either one or no electrical outlets. I ride an etrike, since I'm no longer able to drive. I launder with cold water. My few appliances use little power, most are apartment sized. I rarely cook, usually once every few weeks. The stove is mainly used to heat water for tea.
This is my life. Not perfect, but it is mine. I like it, even enjoy most of it. And I like myself. I like the person whom I've become over five decades.
This is where I keep my online diary.
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