Monday, June 01, 2026

Daily Notes- Monday June 1st. Sunshine here in Maine...for now...


 From the pictures on old blog posts.

I imagined lunches and dinner out in this old wood greenhouse......I didn't actually have an old greenhouse but thought one would be a very nice addition to my yard.

Well, here we are on June First.  I still have NOT gone out to buy annuals for my garden beds. I might not actually have flowers this year.....I haven't dragged the big planters out. either.  Can't do it myself.  Well, I could and have done it myself but I have no plants to plant in the containers....My Master Gardener Pal is no longer speaking to me....very very bad break up.  It was all her....all I said was "no".

This is what happens when the Friend (???) you always went plant shopping with...is not longer speaking to you. And when your Lunch Buddy has gone flower shopping with her husband... as usual.

Wu Peng has three more flower buds...a surprise.

Sigh.....I'm gonna read....no bills to pay...already got the morning Medicare phone call...hung up on them as usual.  I   usually have my two big planters filled with soil and flowers by now.....really SAD.

I hate being OLD..... I hate depending on someone else so I can have flowers out front.  Well, I am going to pull on my socks and settle into the couch and read....finish up my lukewarm coffee.

That's it- the mouse died so I have it charging up... and my coffee needs a reheat...

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Daily notes- Sunday, May 31st... Cloudy and 67 outside and 64 inside the house.




 Market Flowers.  Not here in my house.....

And yes, the temps up top are correct- colder inside the house than out.

I don't think any of you reading this post will be surprised that I woke up tired this morning...I postponed my shower yesterday...wasn't feeling steady- thought it might be better to have breakfast first to even out the blood pressure.   Then I procrastinated.

I might also need to replace the short sleeved tee with the long sleeved thermal shirt... like right now.  I'm COLD.  I might shower later this afternoon if I feel like it would be a "good idea".

I added a few digits to the indoor temp..... we'll see when the furnace kicks in if that helps.  Son would recommend I add a thermal long sleeve shirt to my outfit.  That actually sounds good....I'll be right back..

Feeling warmer already... I started in on Book Seven-- titled Seven Up.  I also promised my Son I would NOT ask him to collect books at the library when he goes out for lunch.  Friday is Book Collection Day...period.    

I might need to add a sweater to my outfit.  Yep....went and got a sweater.  

I could pull weeds out by the Propane Tanks and Whole House Generator.  But it looks like it might rain.  I keep hoping the Weed Fairies will show up overnight and get the job done... I pulled the damned things out last year ...roots and all....thinking that would be it... It wasn't it.   I tried doing a Pep Talk on myself but ... it's a Hard Sell.   CSI has reverted back to season one episodes from the 60's or 70's...gag me.   FSN has old Soccer games....and they delete the boring parts when no one scores.... really.




Saturday, May 30, 2026

Good Morning....Dressed and ready for breakfast at 10:30 am.... Been up a few hours ruminating on my LIFE.... wondering where that quilt went.


 Pink Dahlia.

The area behind the garage and up close to the new Generator needs weeding...looks like a jungle out there. I pulled all the weeds last year...roots and all...but...they are back.   

I had Past Plans for that area- a nice Herb Garden...  I could walk out on the stone paths with scissors and cut herbs for what ever I was cooking that day......now I have WEEDS and rarely if ever cook anything thought my son keeps reminding me of the SOUP I was going to make.... vegetables with beans.

I watch repeats of the Paris Soccer on FXS. Fox Sports. One of the four digit stations.. Messi. He's famous for a reason.

CSI: Miami was back in the 90's... yesterday......I didn't like the 90's very much.

Today...what will I do today....yesterday Son told me he is not  happy with being asked to go pick up Library Books (or forgotten groceries_) on any day other than Grocery/Library Day.   I understand......for decades Library Day was just that ONE day in the week......not a bunch of days in one week.....problem was books were coming for statewide Libraries....and I wanted to read them in "order".......that's coming to a close... Stephanie  Plum is now in the double digits..... and she's teaming up with Ranger.  My Library has those books...and I ordered a few others....something different.  

Weather here in Maine has been STRANGE..  It can be sunny, dry and warm and then ten minutes later cold, wet and dark.  Right now I need to be turning on lamps..  It's pretty dark in here. and it's been raining......but the sidewalks are bone dry.  Weird.

I got two Old Favorite Books at the Library yesterday.  One that my daughter has been looking to buy me but can't find anywhere..... Looks like a new Library copy....fresh. I also have a brand new Lynn Painter.. If it's not good I'll just revert to an older book of hers....but first- I'll make my oatmeal and put on my socks.   Try the Suduko.   Read the nasty newspaper headlines...cringe......


Friday, May 29, 2026

I slept a long time this morning....Late Start.


 When I used to sew and make things.  I don't believe\ this has ever been top stitched down as yet.. and I don't know where it is...certainly not here..in the house.

I slept till 2 pm.   No excuse for it...

When son thinks I am awake enough we will do Library and Grocery Store.  I changed into a more stylish shirt for the outing...surprised it fits....and my pants are loose also.  I am eating more...