Things have been busy since I last wrote. Dad passed away on the anniversary of my daughter's death. At least, he got to enjoy the opening of baseball season. It was something he'd loved for a long time. Soon after, an uncle died. Well, we'd always called him uncle, He was married to Mom's best friend when we were growing up. This week, a friend I'd had since first grade died. In other words, it's been rough. I'm coping. Keeping busy is my preferred manner of doing so.
I'm trying to get a couple of projects finished up. All of the framed family photos are stacked on the guest room bed. Some need stored away, others need reframing. There's a box for my big Christmas tree, so it will take less closet space. I've got them staged in the guest room. That way, I can close the door when I'm not working on them.
I've gotten my outdoor flowers planted, mainly purple geraniums. Morning glories came up on their own this year, and are already climbing the fence. My Stargazer Lilies are over three feet tall, and I get the feeling that they'll bloom much earlier than usual this year.
I transplanted my Key Lime tree into a new pot. It had shared one with the Cinnamon tree since early 2014, and they were both somewhat crowded. I bought new lighting for both, and they seem to have survived well.
We've not settled on a wedding date, and won't until his house remodel is finished. He spends most evenings and weekends on it, but there's a lot to do. Today, he left to go over there and work, leaving his German shepherds here with me. The cat finally bumped noses with them today, so there is progress. Considering that we'll be moving in together, along with all of our furry beasties, it's important that they all get along. They're all nice animals, but the cat weighs eight pounds, the smallest dog is over sixty. I want them all to be on good terms.
Still battling to learn science and maths in Braille. The other day, I thought of checking YouTube for lessons. It is a brilliant resource for learning the things I've struggled with. I wish that I'd thought of it sooner.
I bought a memory foam bed for my beastie the other day. She loves it, and it feels good to her elderly bones. I'd made her a bed before by covering a bean bag chair and adding a Sherpa blanket, but she had a hard time settling in it. The cat quickly claimed it, and loves to curl up in it.
I'd love to say something exiting was going on in my life. However, to be honest, things are quiet. I listen to movies, music, or tv over the internet. I listen to online classes, and make one of a kind backgammon boards. I take care of my home and yard as best I can. Spending time with my furry beasties is pure pleasure. Pets do so much to make a house into a home. In the evenings, I light candles and curl up with a soft throw, sipping tea or cocoa. On the weekends, I have company, go grocery shopping, and await the latest Doctor Who episode. I enjoy my life. Sometimes, I wish there was more. Some travel, going to shows or festivals, just a bit more than four walls.
Enough for now...
