Went to Emporia this morning to go to the Chiropractor. Stopped and got my car washed on the way through town. Not sure it does much good to wash my car as the gravel roads are muddy right now but it was clean for a hot minute.
After the Chiropractor I went to the Vet and got flea and tick meds for the dogs and cat. I forgot to get HeartGuard so will have to go back another day for that. Forgetting something seems to be my theme of the day.
Next stop was Walmart. I needed a birthday card and shelf lining paper. I got the shelf lining paper and forgot the birthday card. I was at the stop light to turn on the highway when I remembered the card so turned around and went back in to get the card.
Came home and warmed up. That wind is brutal today!
Did the chicken chores. The rooster gave me the evil eye today but left me alone. The girls gave me 12 eggs on this cold, windy day.
Loaded the car with the recycling and took it to Cottonwood Falls. The dumpster was gone so went back to Strong City and stopped at Clarks and paid my plumbing bill. Yikes! It was as bad as I was afraid it was going to be. Went back to Cottonwood Falls and the recycling trailer was just getting parked. Dumped a big load and then came home.
Time to tuck in and stay home for a bit. The sun has broken through the clouds this afternoon but it sure hasn’t warmed up much. The snow is pretty much all gone except for the hidden places. It is to warm up a bit for the next couple of days but not get much over 45.
The full moon broke through the clouds a couple times last night. One time during the night I woke up and it was so light outside I thought my clock was wrong. It was beautiful shining on the prairie and casting moon shadows on the hills.
Tomorrow Cody is coming out to play with me. Ellexia told me she would come too but we haven’t figured out if she still wants to come and if so, how she is going to get out here. I doubt that she comes. Friday is a free day and Saturday I am going to KC for a retirement party for a dear friend. I will spend New Year’s Eve tucked inside at home. I rarely stay up until midnight unless I can’t sleep.
Feeling a bit restless this afternoon but the pit in my stomach seems to be gone – or at least is quiet right now. I remember a year ago I was staying at my dear neighbor’s garage apartment and Nicole was here at the house. It was a hard time for me but I was wrapped in so much love and support that it made it much easier. It was a huge relief that all of Jim’s stuff was getting removed from the house and I could start 2023 off with a fresh start.
Grateful my errands got taken care of today, grateful for the 12 eggs my girls gave me today, and grateful for the love and support of my friends and family a year ago.