19 October 2024
It’s another windy, blustery, fall-like day with threats of rain here and there but no delivery. You’d think that pretty much anything that can blow off a tree has blown off after four days of this but something still gives way and blows across the patio on occasion.
The fourth day was not a charm. I don’t feel poorly but I don’t feel as well as I did for the previous three days. Even so, I managed the bare minimum of cleaning the bathroom, sweeping a little along the floors, and mopping here and there. Life’s little rituals also got me to thinking about housecleaning services again.
John and Joel came over around 11:30 for lunch with John delivering the BOGO mini-bundt cakes. Joel got a lemon and I went for the pumpkin spice. The next decision was where to eat. We started to order from Sassano’s but when I dialed, a recording let us know it was closed for renovations. The next choice was the Georgia Pig for barbecue but before we got out the door, we changed to Flanigans.
John and I both got burgers and Joel got the chipotle salmon sammich which led to a constant bantering as to whether or not the “l” in salmon is silent. I was raised to sound out the “l” and John said it silently. Joel bought lunch as a treat for both John and me.
Back home we gathered around the lemon and pumpkin spice mini-bundt cakes trying our best not to dive into them without success. They were, as expected, delicious. Joel ate half of his and mine didn’t withstand my assault. I don’t expect to eat anything for dinner tonight. My sugar levels must be off the chart.
I’ve always had a rule not to call anyone after 9 pm (as per my parents) but haven’t really thought what is the earliest to call someone? I really think 10 am is better but I called and left a message for Kurt around 9:45 and then called my long time friend Jenny to wish her a happy birthday. I’ve been negligent on sending out birthday cards but I do try to remember to call.
Tomorrow’s easy. Jimmie’s birthday is tomorrow and we always FaceTime on Sunday’s whenever possible. Regardless, we always try to touch base with each other on birthdays. I like to remind her she’s older than me – by one year.
After Joel and John left, I headed to bed and went into a food coma for a nap of around 2 hours. Since I washed, dried, and folded clothes yesterday, I have the rest of the afternoon free. I’ll probably watch a ballgame or two and then tonight continue my binging Emily in Paris.
Stay tuned!