Temper-A-Ture!

 Temper-A-Ture!

 

Yep, it is mighty warm. Have three units of AC going—one in bedroom, one in living room, one in kitchen. About to turn off the kitchen unit. Just need the one in living room and bedroom to be able to deal with the heat. It is only 100 degrees, but that is plenty warm. Dread the electric bill. Sigh

 

Got a red alert warning last night telling us to expect 80 mph winds. Such fun. Don’t think a drop of rain fell, but we had plenty of thunder and lightning. Kinda thought some power lines must have gone down in some places around here. Woke up at one point to find the ceiling fan just beginning to turn again. And my computer was totally off. Probably should have just turned over and gone back to sleep, but got up and put on clothes and brought meds and put them in my bag next to the bed. It’s Texas.

 

Thought the boys would be here early this morning, but they went to the gym. Not sure if they will be here tomorrow, but have asked Stephen to remind them to call. Just would like to get this mess under control. Tall grass, if dried out, is just like newspaper to burn. And so far, no one has offered to let their cow, horse, sheep, or kids nibble this stuff.

 

Posted a note from Barbara. She thinks she is doing well and might get to come home Saturday. Certainly hope that is the case! She is such a sweet lady!

 

Talked to Sterling again. He had to cough yesterday and was still groaning about it. Understand exactly how he felt. The incision up the front of my belly was faster to heal than those on my back, but it was nearly impossible to strain. And laughing was miserable. Remembered Daddy telling Mom funnies when she had that first big surgery. She told him she would get even for the jokes. Don’t think she ever did, but she threatened him!

 

Sylvia keeps dropping her alligator in my lap. Had to get up and get the box of treats and put one inside for her. It just fell right out, but it is the idea of that being her treat toy. Such critters. Thompson said, “Uh, no. Not interested.”

 

Need to get some twine and tie my trumpet vine up on this post out front. It just slowly has ooched its way down the post until some of it is on the ground. The hummingbirds love this stuff. Well, that and honeysuckle. Have a few flowers around still blooming—including the silly bluebonnet in the front. Guess it got just enough water (rain) to help it bloom again. The poppies are almost gone. Sigh

 

Really don’t know much worth sharing. Think my brain is tired; at least, my body does not feel very enthusiastic about moving around right now.

 

We need to find joy in each day. Sometimes it does take a little effort to see things in a positive light. Other times the green grass and the trees are about all it takes to make a person smile. Let us pray for peace for all nations, but especially for those caught up in wars.

 

Rest and resolve to show others how to be happy. You are loved.