Hi Again!

   I've been away from the blog for almost a month, and I forgot how much I enjoy checking in on you guys and writing about what's going on.  So, I have to make the time to do it.  Been extremely busy with just "daily living," and we have a big family event this weekend.  We are also going to my husband's high school reunion (55 yrs) at a working ranch.  They said to wear boots!  Does that mean mud?  muck?  horse_____?  Will fill you in after the weekend.

Doings

I feel "tapped out" when it comes to creative writing.  I guess I don't have to be creative, do I?  These are doldrum times for me.  I am not doing too much because of knee pain; just going to physical therapy and doing small errands.  However, we are going on a week's vacation before I have the surgery.  We will have a couple of days in Carmel and Monterey proper, then a few days at the Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach.  I think Howard will make an effort to play golf; it's Pebble Beach, after all.  I plan to go to the spa!!!!!!!  It will be a wonderful break.
I am also mulling over the idea of writing a book.  No concrete plans yet, but I have some thoughts floating around in my head.  So, until next post, "See Ya."

Whew! It's Hot!

On a day like today, when the temperatures will soar, I like to think of this cool rushing river in Wyoming that we visited a few years ago.  Today, I  may go out to the ocean or to the Marina and watch the boats sail out the main channel to the ocean.  It's a perfect place to reflect, and catch a cool breeze.

Hot July Day

So, it's the middle of July, and summer is finally here. We are in Lake Arrowhead where the temp is expected to reach the 90s. We came to visit our vacation home, which has been somewhat unused since I broke my leg. It is such a lovely environment and I am reminded each time we come here how much I love it. I had a dream that we decided to retire up here, sold this charming house, and bought a more spacious, air conditioned home near the lake. If there was some thing to do up here that interested me, it would be a good idea. Actually, it's a well operating "small town" where everyone knows each other. We've been here as weekenders for 17 years, and know quite a lot of folks. There are groups for most interests, two supermarkets, drug store, bank,library, four screen (small) movie theater, restaurants, etc. But I'm a city girl, and like to have many choices. Maybe we could live here and have a little condo by the beach In Los Angeles. Wow i'm really a wishful thinker.

THE DRAMA CONTINUES

Sunset Over a Blue Lagoon

The Dreaded Air Cast

  Why, you ask, is my last acrylic painting stuck in here with the cast and the nurse?  I don't really have an answer for that.  I just like the painting and don't have a good chance to look at it often since it is downstairs above the fireplace, and I am stuck upstairs most of the time.  The painting is much more light and joyful than it photographed.  

This evening my cousin's daughter will be getting married.  The family is very excited; we will all be gathering at an elegant hotel and will be having a great time.  I'm looking forward to it.
    
Yesterday I saw the doctor after my 3 month term was nearly over (1 week to go).  I expected the bone to be healed.  However, the ex-ray showed that it is BEGINNING to heal.  I have to come back in 6 weeks for another look.  I can put a tiny bit of weight on the foot from time to time, but no major difference in my activity.  Suffice it to say I am disappointed, angry, depressed, think the boredom will "do me in," and just want to cry.  If you are not well, getting older just sucks; but the alternative is suckier.

     Then there is the lovely Jennifer.  She is an RN, and comes 3 days a week.  I don't really need an RN, but we have known her for a long time, and she is like a member of our family.  It feels so comfortable with her here; she anticipates my needs and truly gives me a lot of care.  We also laugh a lot and she makes my days go faster.   I just love her and would hate to have to give her up.

     Howard, out of love and commitment does the other 4 days.  I am very grateful, it's really hard to do, but we are getting on each other's nerves. Our upcoming vacation will give us a well needed break in the routine.

Nurse Jennifer and Webber