It has been a cold, windy day on the prairie today. I haven’t stepped outside at all today. I took a long winter’s nap this afternoon and stayed inside and kept warm.
Jim went to Emporia to get some wine. I had him pick up a few perishable grocery items. He had trouble finding celery but found some. I sure wouldn’t have wanted to have been the person ordering grocery items at the stores this year. It would be hard to know what people and going to do this year. By the sound of the traffic on Highway 50, lots of people are traveling. Jim said the grocery store was busy.
I got my tax bill for my house today. The bill is actually lower than it was last year. That was a nice surprise. I haven’t gotten the ones for the four rental properties yet. I am always grateful I have money set aside to pay those bills. Writing the check to pay taxes is always a painful process though. I hate spending money on things I can’t see or use. I understand I use the county government to drive on their roads , rely on the fire department, etc. but if I had my preferences I would spend that big chunk of money in a different way.
Made a small batch of Party Chex Mix today. I had a few boxes of Chex cereal and the other ingredients on hand and needed to get them used up and out of my way. This batch made 3 1/2 gallons of mix. I am sure the kids will enjoy it. I don’t eat it but it smelled good.
I made Jim tacos for dinner tonight. I kept out some hamburger and fixed me a plain hamburger. Tacos and one of Jim’s favorites and so easy to fix. Tomorrow I am fixing black bean soup. That will be an easy meal to make too.
We were going to grill steaks for Thanksgiving but Jim picked up half a ham today so may have that instead. Ham is easy to fix too and is one of Jim’s favorites. I like ham but could take it or leave it.
I’m still sticking to my bright lines and eating plan. I’m lucky if I lose one pound a week but am more focused on cleaning up what I am eating than the actual weight loss. I’m still detoxing a bit and more tired than normal but that is starting to ease a bit. My pants are getting loose which is a good thing.
Chase County has decided to let the Governor’s face mask policy stand but will not allow it to be enforced with any penalties. I wonder how much people in Chase County will listen and start wearing masks now. We are doing out best to avoid going into Chase County stores as many didn’t wear masks the last time we were in one. I am grateful that Chase County has for the first time allowed the governor’s mandate to stand. Baby steps!
As far as I know, neither of us will need to go to town again for a bit. Jim has to go to Emporia next Monday to get his driver’s license changed from OK to KS. Once he gets that done he will get his two cars titles transferred to KS and I can get them listed on my house policy. The driver’s license place was booked a month in advance for appointments. You can still walk-in and take your chances to get waited on.
Feeling a bit blue tonight. I’m sure it is grief from not being able to host my family dinner. I am so sad that I won’t get to see all my kids together at the same time. I know we made the right decision to not have them come but my heart still hurts. I know there are thousands of others in my same place. I’m grateful to all that have made the same decision and are doing their part to stop the spread of the virus. I worry about the increase in the number of cases and hospitalizations that are coming as a result of those that decided to gather. Stay well everyone and stay safe.
Grateful for a quiet day at home, grateful I have been able to stick to my bright lines for several weeks now, and grateful for all those that are staying home for Thanksgiving this year to protect their loved ones.