Wednesday, May 8

For several years I was very involved in "Red Hat".  I have made some amazing friends.  I have this little doll sitting on my desk.  She is about 3 inches tall in a sitting position and is mostly made out of spools of various sizes.  She has on a red hat and a purple dress and a little sign that says "I shall wear purple".   A lovely lady gave it to me several years ago as a "secret pal" gift and I have always just loved it.  She is so cute and so perfect a representation of the group.  Her hair is grey, her smile is pensive and her limbs don't look a thing like real arms but I love her.  Thank you, you know who you are.

I actually had a free day today so took advantage and drove to a neighboring  city and wandered around the SteinMart.    I was sick to death of the bedclothes I had for thirteen years and had sold them in the garage sale.  I had bought a real bargain at Kohl's right after that, put it on the bed and my dog immediately started tearing into it.  For some reason she wanted to scratch and paw at the embroidery on it.  I only spent a small amount so it didn't upset me too bad but I have basically threatened her life if she does it again.  I have no idea if she can comprehend that conversation but I really did want to spank her.

I found something today that I really like and just went ahead and got it  It is a vibrant coral color, not at all what I had thought I wanted but goes really well with the picture over the bed and is not the sort of thing that I think she will "attack".  Here's hoping......

When I got home I proceeded to get some laundry done and take care of some piles on my desk.  I feel somewhat in control at the moment.

I keep being asked by the activity aide about playing my violin at the home.  I just haven't had much enthusiasm for it lately but told him Tuesday that I would bring my violin tomorrow.  Need to come up with something to play before I call it a day.

Got a call today and they are coming out tomorrow to put up the new guttering.  Will be glad to be done with the whole deal.  I suspect they have just been overwhelmed with work but am not liking how long this has taken.

I don't have to be here so still plan to go see Cowboy tomorrow.