Went to Emporia this morning and bought groceries. Not sure what all I got but I spent over $200. I don’t buy meat at the grocery store. I am really noticing the price increases. Stopped to get an iced tea at McDonald’s for the ride home and discovered it is no longer $1. Dang it anyways!
Mowed the yard this afternoon. Had to do it in two sessions as I got hot. The wind was blowing a bit and I came in itchy and dirty. Finished the yard after dinner and then took an early shower. Still rubbing grit out of my eyes and ears.
Our guest is coming tomorrow but not sure when – probably late afternoon. I don’t have anything urgent on my calendar for tomorrow so will do some little things around the house. There is always cleaning to do if the mood strikes. I do need to take the gas cans and fill them up as both are empty. I like to keep them full in case we need gas for one of the cars. I doubt that I will have to mow more than two more times this year but we will see when it decides to freeze.
Took a day off from password work today. I needed to step away from it. I probably only have an hour or two left and then am going to call it quits. Enough is enough. That type of work can drive me to drink and cuss.
Mowing helped me get a bit more grounded. Moving my body is usually helpful when I get stuck or am empty. Mowing bounces me around and seems to help clear energy blocks. It gets me outside which is also helpful.
I sent an application to the election board to become a poll worker for the November election. I don’t know if Chase County is needing workers but decided to apply in case they do. I want to find some ways to get involved in the elections and being a poll worker is something I could do.
Next Monday some friends are coming to help stuff the Pioneer Bluffs Newsletter. We will be starting around 9:30 and should be done before 3:00 if we get several volunteers. I will fix a light lunch for all that come. If anyone wants to come join us please do so. Many hands make the job go fast and it seems we always have fun conversations while we work.
Grateful the yard is mowed, grateful the pantry is restocked, and grateful this heat wave is almost over.