360,359

E and the lunch boxes. At work, I noticed that one of the nurses was searching around for 'something' in the areas where extra stuff gets stuck. It seems she was looking for lunch boxes. Or at least that's what I call them. Sometimes reps give them out, or someone goes to a workshop and comes home with some. Usually nylon ripstop outside with a bit of insulation and vinyl inside. I thought she just needed one, but no..she was looking for a big stash (unfortunately we don't have one). It seems that she is involved with a group working with the homeless. And they like to use them to give out and fill them with such things as power bars, soap..whatever they can gather up. I mentioned to her that I knit, and like to knit hats and would love to contribute. I neglected to mention that I knit slowly. Eeek...do you think they'll still need wool hats in June? I guess after the holidays and the mittens are off the needles I'd better get busy.

Friday night found me going with Mac, T and T to Kohl's and Hastings. Ty was getting Christmas gifts for his gf. T and I were 'helping' and just generally enjoying each other. It was grand! I had such a good time. Everyone got along and nobody did the snark thing. And it had been ever so long since we'd had an outing like that. I hope it happens again a bit sooner.

The local Sunday paper comes in the mail on Saturday. I scanned the usual crap and the letters to the editor and folded it back up. Call me in denial. I choose to not fill my mind with bs. Someone else can read it. It wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't all one-sided. The only way 'our' side can be heard is to buy ads. And who has that kind of money at this time of year. I just want to spit on them.

Enough of that. Saturday was the usual shopping for food, housework etc followed by a nap filled with bad dreams. Thank you newspaper. Knitted and watched Bones dvds last night and slept like a top. At least the bad dreams only lasted for a tiny bit in the afternoon.

361

Reminder for tomorrow. Write about EverLee and the lunch boxes.

Got a bit sketchy a couple of times, but by ducking and/or answering the phone I think I dodged all. A very grey day full of fog and mist but not really cold. I actually liked the feel of the air. No wind so it was somewhat like walking through a mister only without the feel of 100 degree heat on the top of your head. Good things.

Tonight was about knitting on a mitten. The yarn is so yummy that I just kept stopping to squeeze it.

And watching really sad things on CNBC. Bernie Madoff rot in hell. I just wonder how all of this will fall. They interviewed a pawn shop owner near a rich enclave in FL. Many of the folks there have lost all. His thought was that the rest of us should be stocking up on canned goods and rice because it will come down to us. I've never thought of myself as middle class, but the other night it was said that middle class starts at $60,000 a year. Wow...I'm like middle lower class I think. However, my cats make me laugh as does Zoey. I have some good friends. I still have a place to live. And I have yarn. See above paragraph. I do hope this countdown doesn't refer to disaster.

Still thinking about how to label this blabber

362

Day went pretty well. No weird stuff at all, at least that I was aware of. It was also our big Christmas dinner. The last one for Smith and so sad. I got my 20 year pin and he was extra funny...probably because there were so many eyes filled with tears. Maddie/Madone was in this afternoon. I am now her bff. Too cute! She also tells me that she'll ask if I can go geocaching with them. I'm sure Steve will be thrilled. Wouldn't it be grand if I got along as well with grownups? Madone. Madwon. It's supposed to sound like MadWon but I can't figure out how to spell it. Madone doesn't look right at all. She read me a story she'd written from the point of view of a houseshoe. It was really funny and well written. Talented one.

363

Another good day at home especially since the roads must have been rather slick this AM. At least they were in the City and a city truck came by here spreading sand. How weird. First time I have EVER seen any attention to our street. Is Matt trying to gain favor?

Turned the heel and did the gusset on one of the "go socks". Played with the camera, did a bit of sewing of half finished projects and cut out another. Watched tv this evening. Somewhat slowed down in early evening with CP but med finally worked.

Not looking forward to tomorrow but I shall put on my happy face and when need be, perhaps I can conjure up a cloak of invisibility.

364 on 363

Duh..two days into this and I miss. I shut down the computer and then was too lazy to boot it back up before I went to bed.

It was a great day though. I made the kitchen curtain out of that snowflake batik I bought at Kaye's sale. I made two pillow covers for the little pillows in the rocker using part of a fleece throw that I got cheaper than I could buy the fabric. Have a lot left over.

I read, had a nap, ordered two books with my birthday gift certificate, watched another episode of Murder Rooms (from Netflix), visited with Francee on the phone and even a check in with Jackie. Oh, and a bit of ironing that didn't get done on Sunday. Had decided to wait until it was time to use the iron for the curtain. Procrastination...love it! Oh, and knitted a heel flap on one of the carry around socks.

It was especially lovely since it was a work day and I wasn't there. I still have no idea why I am apparently being targeted. :-(

It's a Birth-Day

And, counting today, there are 365 more days until I can hopefully retire. I'm celebrating by having not only the weekend off, but also Monday and Tuesday. It's so very nice to know I don't have to get everything done in two days. There's been housekeeping, and laundry and shopping, and sewing and chatting with friends. Oh, and even a nice dinner last night compliments of Richard's guys. And a surprise appearance by Christie and Ray. I just had the best time visiting.

This morning, I spent some time out at the lake. It was 64 degrees with a strong south wind. Now the wind has shifted and it's much, much colder. I was glad I got to spend time out there all by myself. Looking at the red dirt and the stones being polished by the water.



So this will be different from RedDirt. There I talk to others. Here I will mostly talk to myself. I do that so well.