Empty Today

 

Rainy day without much sleep last night.  This is a big list making day.  Compelled to do so because items roll into my head and sail away just as fast.  Going on an adventure soon and now compiling list of things to pack.  The making and writing of these items calms me down.  After breakfast today, going to clean the carpets of one of the residents here.  She learned of my skills in this regard and requested my services.  Went to visit her last evening to survey the job.  Hers is a tidy little space with a loveseat and two chairs in a neutral shade, a couple of end tables and a prominent display of organized meds for easy access. I think this process should work out fine.  She is a small  woman in her 90's and a rapid fire speaker from MA.  She uses a walker for to help with balance which can be used as an occasional seat. 

We have New Yorkers here as well.  Their accented English is different than long voweled folks from farther north. The retorts and replies delivered are as sharp as they are quick. 

We were visited by a friendly Nurse Practitioner yesterday afternoon which is sponsored by our Medicare Advantage program.  They come out annual to interview us about our health, do a mini physical and give us a little gift along with a gift card for 15 bucks.  In order to test for mental decline, she asked me to remember 3 words, cup, ball and table. I said ok.  More conversation and inquiries ensued and at the end she asked, what were the words? I recalled them all feeling quite pleased with myself.  She tested Hemoglobin A1C and blood pressure and proclaimed me a healthy specimen.

Off to Costco for paper goods and other items later today, trying not to focus too much on the rainy day.  

Made a new acquaintance through writers group I joined.  She is a middle aged woman from Wales in the U.K. and a published novelist happy to give me tips for successful stories.  It makes me pleased to know other people from different cultures that like to write.

all for now

stay dry and safe