UNTIL THE DUST SETTLES

TIS RAINY TODAY.  Misting outside.  Temps are 52 degrees right now.  This is our early FALL.  AUTUMN will sneak in.  The trees are turning.  This entire week it's suppose to be cooler.  THAT'S COOL!!!  Meaning that's neat.  Meaning that's ALRIGHT.  Okay.

I'm almost giddy about this cool weather.  Opened windows allowing fresh air to come inside lifts my spirits.  It's not so HOT outside to where I can breathe deep.  Ragweed count is high, but the rain will help filter this weed pollen out.  I'm not sneezing, but my asthma is bothering me overtime.  Causes issues with breathing and energy levels.  Always something.

This is the week I will open the windows in our HOME and let some fresh air inside.  I have to go to RETIREMENT COTTAGE across the river to dry some bedding and towels in the clothes dryer.  I will definitely open some windows today to let fresh air in.  I'll clean the Kitchen cabinets and shuffle some stuff.  LORD help me be successful.
  
Yesterday, I ran out of Clorox Bleach so I made a very quick trip to DOLLAR GENERAL.  As I walked the aisle I picked up a few more exercise items.  I have a couple of nice plastic storage boxes to hold exercise items.  Hand Weights included.  Trying to be more organized.  Trying.

I still use heavy candle sticks like hand weights as I sit in my recliner. This month, I have plans to work at PLANKING, stretching and using hand weights.  Movement is important so I must keep moving.  Be in motion.  Eat eggs, drink protein drinks and eliminate more carbs from food intake.  Not all.  Cut back and increase veggies, chicken and turkey.  Less beef and pork.  I can do this.  I need to.  I have to.  I want to.  LORD, help me be successful in this.

No coffee since August 11th.  Almost a month without.  Pat myself on the back.  Congrats to my achievement!  Aiming to drink more Natural Spring Water.

I have thinned out much paperwork.  When will this end?  Sigh.  Keep going.  Stay Calm and Keep Going.  Hubby has covered the screened-in porch roof with a tarp until there is dry weather again.  He has a ways to go rebuilding this and doing repairs.  He is amazing.  

I will continue to clean a little here and a little there around the house as the dust settles.  I am not keeping up.  Sigh.

Stay Calm and Keep Going,
d 

TRYING TO HAVE CURLS AGAIN

ONE OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING HOME WITH THE INTERNET is the ability to watch educational videos on youtube at two in the morning.  Pin curling my hair took a twist when I switched from old fashion hair pins to clips.

I'm not quite there yet.  Shampooing my hair took place and with my hair wet I swirled it and pinned in place with clips.  My hair did not turn out as glamorous as these other beauties on here, but I did have some more curl minus using mouse and NO make-up.

Will have to give it another attempt.

OH HAVE MERCY as the self help videos are in abundance.  ABUNDANCE.  Take your pick.  I was researching how to get rid of under the eye bags.  Every thing from hemorrhoid cream to tea bags.  Nutrition to sleep.  Drinking water to distressing.  

The videos are almost like chatting with an old friend.  On call 24/7.  

Hey girlfriend, how ya doin'?
d

SUNDAY PRAYER

Prayer to comfort you.....

Blessings to you,
d

ANTIQUE BUTTER DISH

THE SUNLIGHT STREAMS THROUGH THE WOOD SHUTTERS illuminating the glassware on top of the curio cabinets that I use to hold my Blue Willow Dishes.  Across the room stands a antique china cabinet that holds crystal and pressed glass that sparkles with color when the sunlight hits it.  This piece is absent from the crystal as she sits away from the other pieces behind glass.

This antique Butter Dish was an affordable purchase a few years ago from a Topeka Thrift Shop.  I didn't have a glass butter dish with lid until I came across this one that was priced just right for my pocket book.

Very fond of this piece.  Enjoy her presence in the Dining room where she belongs.
d  

Proverbs 24: 3 and 4

3By wisdom a house is built,
         And by understanding it is established; 

4And by knowledge the rooms are filled
         With all precious and pleasant riches.

THIS OR THAT

MADE THE TREK TO SEE MY MOM AND SISTER.  While my sis from Iowa is visiting our mom, we once again had a picnic and chatted.  It's a little bit of a trip.  I had alone time in the car driving across the PRAIRIE to see my 88 year old momma and sister.  

The Kansas countryside is so very beautiful with its gentle rolling hills covered in green landscape.  Lush plants.  The trees are starting to change colors as the leaves indicate that AUTUMN is knocking at our door with the changing of seasons.  Temperatures are cooling a tad meaning we are having temps in the 80s instead of the high 90s.

As we ate LUNCH a cooler breeze blew in making the time outside pleasant.  Not HOT SPOTS and sweating.  We had a nice time together.  As nature would have it, I needed a bathroom which meant a run for service.  The park had no facility.  Nice park just no toilet facility.

It's very important to have a necessary room, isn't it?  Yep.  Managing to use my mom's apartment, I was relieved.  Shortly later we said our good-byes.  I always drag MAIN in the car and drive past an old victorian house a dear friend of mine lived in when she walked the earth.  I miss her.  I didn't go the cemetery this time to see my Dad's grave, but I did think of him.  I always do.  

Some of my favorite houses in the town where my Mom lives.  The little White House is charming and I think room enough for a Granny.

After driving about, I drove to WALMARTS to grab another pair of jeans in hopes these will fit better than the last pair I     bought.  I will have to try to shrink the pair I bought last time so they stay on my backside.  So I will wash this pair in super HOT water.  The newest pair, I will try on today.  No dressing rooms opened yet due to the virus.  I saw so many young women carrying their sweet babies.  

Many tattoos on men and women alike.  Many.  Who am I to ask why?  I gathered some 2% milk, coffee creamer for hubby, some almond milk for me to try.  Quick shopping trip.  Once again, I was ready to take my mask off in the car, turn the air conditioner on and cool off.

What I found on the porch when I got HOME...  Somebody's KITTY.

The drive HOME went well and I was thankful to be HOME.  Hubby stayed HOME to work long hours on the screened-in porch.  He is making headway.  It is a huge project and after he completes this he will need a break.  It will be awesome to have a functioning screened-in porch once again with AUTUMN coming on.  I can sit out there and think.  Not sure I will be drinking coffee though.

25 days since I tasted coffee.  25!  Mercy.  More spring water.

Looking at AUTUMN decorations and treats.  I had better get a jump on Holiday treats for my GRANDS.  

If I work some up this September and place them in the mail in early October, I would be ahead of myself and could pat my ego on the back.  Tadaaaah.  Tis done.  Good job.

We're expecting rain next week.  This will allow more time for my dear husband to work at rebuilding the porch.  

Here it is FRIDAY!!!  This week flew.  Hallelujah the week-end is here.  I will skip the soda.  Drink water and take some more Vitamin C and D.  Wash my hands and say a word of thanks.  

Blessings to you.

HOME life is for me,

d

 

DINING ON THE PRAIRIE: Pork Chops, Broccoli and Beans with Potatoes

Bar-B-Que PORK CHOPS are what we had.  I have fallen in love with Broccoli.  Especially when it has real butter on it.  Added some Pork 'n Beans with Potatoes.  Filling meal on the Prairie.

Eating at HOME has been exceptionally good.

Dining On The Prairie makes HOME LIFE delicious.

Bless you,

d

DINING ON THE PRAIRIE: HOT Tuna Fish Sandwiches, Celery and Potato Chips

DINING ON THE PRAIRIE was a very casual meal with sandwiches. Hot Tuna Fish Sandwiches hit the spot.  I like them cold as well, but this day we had them grilled.  Small serving of potato chips and a little green with the celery.

Washed it all down with spring water.  The tuna is a good protein plus this sandwich had boiled egg and relish.

Probably should have had half a plate of salad to boast the greens.  The crunch helps to satisfy and fill up.

NOTE TO SELF:  Half a plate of salad is a good thing and nutritious tid bit.  

Blessings to you!

d

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