WARMING MY COLD FEET BY THE LITTLE TOWER HEATER. It's a balmy 22 degrees outside this morning as WINTER ON THE CALENDAR arrives on Tuesday. Past time to get my Winter coat out of the coat closet. I'd been wearing a leather jacket up until recently like now as the temps are below freezing.
Yesterday, I could get away with the jacket as it was in the 50s. Stayed out of the shade reaching for some extra warmth in the sunshine. Quick trip to town as I needed a new medallion for the Dining room ceiling because the one there is too small for the proportion of the room and chandy.
I purchased a chandelier at the Hospital Auxiliary for a great price that will look better than what is hanging there now. That chandelier is ugly to me. The newer one has a vintage-look to it. I was going to go more modern, but came across this one for only $10 and she was in great shape...so I bought her.
Hubby said he'd put her up and this is when we decided it would be good timing to get a larger medallion to replace the small one that is there. Inching my way to getting the room painted. Have paint brushes, roller on a long stick, paint clothes, etc. Now to just get after it. I'm stalling until after CHRISTMAS. Shame on me.
What I thought would be a quick trip to town turned out to be an afternoon excursion. Making LIFE more fun.
I deliberately look at the landscape as we travel. This time of year the coloring of the land has changed from lush greens to browns, rusts, grays, and yellows. Still a beauty in it. Gentle, rolling hills make me want to live in the country where looking out my back door I'd see this sight every time instead of city buildings and streets made of asphalt. Perhaps I need a vacation.
When going into town, the traveling takes time with road construction delays and traffic. I noticed that the RESTORE shop was open. Took a detour. Checked out their inventory. Not good. The only thing that warmed my heart while there was this little boy holding his momma's hand and when he saw me his face lit up with a smile as if he knew me. He stretch out his tiny hand making a fist wanting to fist bump me. I reached toward him and we made contact. He was so beautiful a child, I couldn't help but smile.
Onto Home Depot. Once at the store, sticker shock hit me between the eyes. I thought maybe it would be 20 to 30 dollars, not 50 or 60. Checked the internet for other options. Without shipping and delivered to our door, I'd save some money, be less wear 'n tear on me and the car. Keep this option on the back burner.
I'd like to get fired up about touching up our present HOME and also remodeling the Cottage. SO excited that I actually have trouble holding myself back from working on them. It could happen. Like Scrooge and bah humbug...it took a dream and a vision to change him. I need this burst of excitement to come forth oozing out of my pores. Change me Lord. Change me making me excited about LIFE and projects. The possibilities galore. Pour into me enthusiasm that cannot be denied. Contagious. Like a little child excited about Christmas morning where Santa visited leaving gifts.
Decided to see what a different home improvement store had to offer with the price being less. Liked the style and could carry the item home same day... so we did it and while we are here let's check out tile and doors. HOME IMPROVEMENT STORES make me smile.
While in town, I wanted to go to the grocery store for organic bananas. Going to make a Jack LaLanne Banana Dessert. So simple and tasty. Not full of chemicals. HEART HEALTHY.
Peel one banana, mash it til it has the consistency of mush. Place in pretty glass, sprinkle raisins and coconut on top then drizzle with raw honey...serve with a smile. Heart Healthy and easy to digest.
Recalling the day...Paxico's Longbranch Restaurant, Mill Creek Antiques, Restore, Star Bucks, Home Depot, Hy-Vee, Menards, HOME to unload and rest. Supper and time out.
Today seems like Sunday to me. It's quiet outside as I listen to the humming of the small heater running. I have to finish the Christmas cards TODAY. Good golly, Miss Molly...I have found a million and one things to do instead of my cards.
So many deaths...perhaps this is why I am stalling. The Christmas list has drastically shrunk. The loved ones and friends that have departed are still very much alive in my head. I can see their faces and hear their voices. I miss them. It is a bit odd having so many gone. While I am still here, I must make the best of it.
Making new friends is a must and loving on those old ones necessary. Friends enrich our lives and we all need enriched. So Deanna get after it and get those cards in the mail.
