Another one bites the dust

One never knows what a day will bring. Noticing my dog making a fuss because someone was at the front door, I opened it to find a tightly wrapped, one page, printed letter from my my youngest grandson. This young man had been ignoring me for over a year and I didn't know why. His letter was an attempt to explain why. He apparently thinks I do not deserve to be part of his life. Okay! He is twenty and entitled to his own opinion. When I think back at all the things I have done for him it really doesn't make a whole lot of sense. 

Anyway I have had several hours to digest his news and I can't believe I feel relief. I no longer have a need to feel responsible for him. He is on his own. He is responsible for himself and any decisions he makes. I am free at last.

A stitch in time

I love living in a small town where I know everyone. I noticed that my bathtub faucet was dripping and I listened to my intuition that told me to call my trusty plumber before it got worse. I did just that and placed a call this morning. This afternoon I got a call from my plumber that he was on his way to my house. I don't think this would have happened in a big city and I am sure the bill would have been much higher. 

Change of plans

My Kindle is temporarily screwed up and my Facebook friends seem to all be busy. I just discovered that "Grace and Frankie" are showing season 7 on Netflix! Just goes to show if you wait long enough anything can happen.

Family holidays

We are almost in that part of the year that I dislike the most- family holidays. I suppose I would look forward to it if I actually had a family who cared. I almost have none. To make up for that I try to give to others. I have Christmas cards ready for the residents of our local Good Sam Center, I  have given baby caps and blankets to the hospital maternity room and donated a couple of adult beanies to the community. It helps, but it isn't enough. I wish I had the money to do more, but I don't.

I know the next few weeks will pass but it still makes me wonder what I did to cause my family to pretend that I don't exist. 

Booster

Okay I got my booster shot on Monday. After debating I decided it was better than being in the hospital or worse. This time we only had to sit for fifteen minutes to see if anything would happen. I am still wondering what they were waiting for. I was not thrilled with the nurse who administered the shot. Unlike the first two it hurt going in. My arm was also very sore the next day. I didn't feel great on Tuesday, but that's the chances you take with any injection. At least with the mask I have done everything possible to avoid getting sick.

Not yet

This morning I got up early in preparation for getting my booster shot. Arriving at my doctor's office I was told I was not on the schedule for today. I said, "Not again! This is the second time this has happened". Apparently my response got some notice. I was given another appointment for Monday morning. This is really a little odd as I really wanted it for Monday anyway.

Secondly my son was supposed to be off for a weeks camping vacation this morning. I waited and waited for him to get his act together and leave. Finally at almost noon he left, saying he didn't know he had somewhere to be at a certain time. Well, maybe not, but I was waiting to start MY vacation. I am looking forward to not having to cook for anyone but myself for a week and doing exactly what I feel like doing.

Time for a change

After 40 years going to the same eye doctor it is finally time for a change. He retired! Because of my age I now need yearly eye exams to be able to renew my drivers license. This year I am more than happy to do that. I hate my current glasses, including the frames. I am really looking forward to starting out with someone and something new and tossing out something that doesn't work.