Up at 8 a.m. on this rainy day. Even though it was rainy, Mother wanted to come to our house, so Hubbie accompanied her around 9:30.
After stair stepping, resistance bands, and weights exercises, I gathered oatmeal cookie making ingredients, so Hubbie and Mother could put a recipe together while I got ready for the day. But I soon found that I needed to hang around until the dough was made, because the two of them became confused. Once the dough was ready, though, they were able to spoon it onto cookie sheets and bake them.
The cookies were done and cooling by the time I came back downstairs. It was lunchtime by then. After lunch, Mother retired to the couch, while Hubbie and I watched a football game. I did laundry, ordered shampoo/body wash online for Mother, and did other chores, while keeping one eye on the game.
Later, Mother helped make veggie pizzas and salad for supper. After supper, I accompanied her to her house, and then Hubbie and I watched our favorite college football team as they suffered a horrible, awful, disappointing, embarrassing, shut-out loss.
Dismal day, dismal loss. But the cookies are good.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
Friday, Sept. 14
Up at 6:30 to go to the pool. Cool enough this morning to wear my fleece outfit. Twenty-six of us attended today. The water was warm and wonderful. Hope it stays that way.
Back home, Hubbie called the computer shop and learned that the laptop charger is still not in...drat it! This means it will be sometime next week before we can get it.
Hubbie accompanied Mother to our house mid-morning. She relaxed while I got ready for the day. As usual, it was noon by the time I was dressed.
After lunch, Mother napped, of course, while Hubbie and I ran errands. First, we stopped by the college where I swim, to tour an art gallery exhibit. The artist, a Hispanic, who was born in another country, but has lived in the U.S. for many years, centered his work around not really knowing what his identity is. Is he a citizen of his homeland, a citizen of America, or something in between? Each piece compared and contrasted his conflict. Very interesting.
From there, we went to a grocery store to pick up Mother's favorite brand of yogurt, for which we had a coupon that Hubbie forgot to present to the clerk. The clerk advised us to go to the customer service counter, where we would be given fifty cents for the coupon. However, the clerk there gave us a dollar. We're not sure why.
Then we went to a bank, where I bought season tickets to upcoming events at the college down the road from us.
From there, we went to a shoe store, where I hoped to buy new athletic shoes suited to wearing in the swimming pool. One of the members said the store had this kind of shoe on sale. But obviously my idea of a sale and hers aren't the same, because I don't intend to pay thirty or forty dollars for shoes to wear in water!
After that, we stopped by a department store, where I used a $10 coupon to buy a couple of on-sale, three-quarter length sleeve, plaid shirts. At the checkout counter, the clerk rang up the total for more than I thought was right. I asked about it, and she said I'd received a discount with the coupon, but I pointed out that the shirts were already on sale, and I should get another $10 off. I showed her the sale sign on the rack, and she immediately changed the total. Customers have to be vigilant to get discounts, because often either the register doesn't show the right price, or the clerk is unaware.
Our last stop was the WDCS for a few grocery items and a baq of cat food.
At home, Mother finished her nap, and went to the kitchen to help me prepare supper by chopping onions, mushrooms, and bell peppers for omelets. She also mixed leftover mashed potatoes with egg substitute, flour, and spices, for potato patties, and grated Monterey Jack cheese for the omelets.
It was my job to put egg mixture and veggies in freezer bags to be boiled, saute' the potato patties, and make toast. The potato patties cooked beautifully in my new saute' pan. In my old pans, the patties always stuck.
After supper, I accompanied Mother home, and I waited for her to take a shower before I returned home. Hubbie and I spent the rest of the evening watching TV.
Back home, Hubbie called the computer shop and learned that the laptop charger is still not in...drat it! This means it will be sometime next week before we can get it.
Hubbie accompanied Mother to our house mid-morning. She relaxed while I got ready for the day. As usual, it was noon by the time I was dressed.
After lunch, Mother napped, of course, while Hubbie and I ran errands. First, we stopped by the college where I swim, to tour an art gallery exhibit. The artist, a Hispanic, who was born in another country, but has lived in the U.S. for many years, centered his work around not really knowing what his identity is. Is he a citizen of his homeland, a citizen of America, or something in between? Each piece compared and contrasted his conflict. Very interesting.
From there, we went to a grocery store to pick up Mother's favorite brand of yogurt, for which we had a coupon that Hubbie forgot to present to the clerk. The clerk advised us to go to the customer service counter, where we would be given fifty cents for the coupon. However, the clerk there gave us a dollar. We're not sure why.
Then we went to a bank, where I bought season tickets to upcoming events at the college down the road from us.
From there, we went to a shoe store, where I hoped to buy new athletic shoes suited to wearing in the swimming pool. One of the members said the store had this kind of shoe on sale. But obviously my idea of a sale and hers aren't the same, because I don't intend to pay thirty or forty dollars for shoes to wear in water!
After that, we stopped by a department store, where I used a $10 coupon to buy a couple of on-sale, three-quarter length sleeve, plaid shirts. At the checkout counter, the clerk rang up the total for more than I thought was right. I asked about it, and she said I'd received a discount with the coupon, but I pointed out that the shirts were already on sale, and I should get another $10 off. I showed her the sale sign on the rack, and she immediately changed the total. Customers have to be vigilant to get discounts, because often either the register doesn't show the right price, or the clerk is unaware.
Our last stop was the WDCS for a few grocery items and a baq of cat food.
At home, Mother finished her nap, and went to the kitchen to help me prepare supper by chopping onions, mushrooms, and bell peppers for omelets. She also mixed leftover mashed potatoes with egg substitute, flour, and spices, for potato patties, and grated Monterey Jack cheese for the omelets.
It was my job to put egg mixture and veggies in freezer bags to be boiled, saute' the potato patties, and make toast. The potato patties cooked beautifully in my new saute' pan. In my old pans, the patties always stuck.
After supper, I accompanied Mother home, and I waited for her to take a shower before I returned home. Hubbie and I spent the rest of the evening watching TV.
Thursday, Sept. 13
Up at 7:30, so Hubbie could get ready for a Master Gardener meeting at 10 a.m. Before he went to the meeting, he accompanied Mother to our house.
I skipped my exercises this morning, so I could help Mother make sympathy cards for Caring Hands Hospice. We made six of them before lunch.
Hubbie returned home around noon. After lunch, Mother went to the couch for a nap. I took this time to finally get ready for the day, since I ran around all morning in my exercise clothes.
After that, I went outdoors to snap photos of the few remaining flowers in the yard. Then I went upstairs to play on the office computer and print some things that have been waiting for a new printer.
Later, we had a supper of leftover Dragon Soup, served with ham and cheese sandwiches on rye bread.
Accompanied Mother home afterward, and then Hubbie and I watched TV, including the 2002 movie, "The Touch." A Buddhist monk sect asks a brother and sister of the last acrobatic family to retrieve a precious artifact. An action-adventure, obviously.
I skipped my exercises this morning, so I could help Mother make sympathy cards for Caring Hands Hospice. We made six of them before lunch.
Hubbie returned home around noon. After lunch, Mother went to the couch for a nap. I took this time to finally get ready for the day, since I ran around all morning in my exercise clothes.
After that, I went outdoors to snap photos of the few remaining flowers in the yard. Then I went upstairs to play on the office computer and print some things that have been waiting for a new printer.
Later, we had a supper of leftover Dragon Soup, served with ham and cheese sandwiches on rye bread.
Accompanied Mother home afterward, and then Hubbie and I watched TV, including the 2002 movie, "The Touch." A Buddhist monk sect asks a brother and sister of the last acrobatic family to retrieve a precious artifact. An action-adventure, obviously.
Wednesday, Sept. 12
Up at 6:30 to go to the pool. Cool enough this morning to wear my fleece outfit. The first thing I noticed in the dressing room was that a shower was running. I thought maybe one of the lap swimmers was back there, but when I went back to rinse off, I found no one there. One of the aerobics ladies must have left it on, and I figure I know which one. She's a nice lady, but she sometimes forgets to flush after herself, so it's not a stretch to figure she also left the shower on.
In the pool, I commented to the lady abuot the shower being left on, and she stated it was probably one of the lap swimmers, but I figure she'll be more careful from now on.
I asked the lady that we got the pots of amaryllis from if we'd done the right thing. No, we hadn't. She insisted there were two small pots on the porch. But she said it was okay, since she has hundreds of the plants in her back yard. But she would like to have her large decorative pots back, since they were a gift from her son.
Back home, Hubbie accompanied Mother to our house. By the time I was ready for the day, it was lunchtime. As usual, Mother retired to the couch after lunch, while Hubbie and I ran errands.
The first thing we did was return the washed pots, along with a large bag of potting soil, to my water aerobics friend. She appeared to not be at home, so we just left them on her porch.
From there, we went to the post office, and then to Caring Hands Hospice to drop off the sympathy cards Mother and I had made. I was told that seven patients have died in the past week and a half, which is sad.
We finished our errands with a trip to the WDCS, after which we went to a fast food restaurant to use two free coupons for wild berry drinks.
On the way home, we saw several wild turkeys in a field where in months past we've seen deer grazing.
Supper tonight was leftover fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, and Lima beans from Sunday.
There was an art gallery meeting tonight, but I opted out, since the discussion was to be about something I'm not involved in. Once I'd accompanied Mother to her house, Hubbie and I watched TV for the evening.
Before we went to bed, Hubbie decided to get the new printer out of the box and set it up, so it would be ready for me to install tomorrow. But he fiddled with the functions enough that I was forced to complete the installation tonight. So by the time I went through several false starts and finally ironed out the kinks, I was pretty late getting in bed.
In the pool, I commented to the lady abuot the shower being left on, and she stated it was probably one of the lap swimmers, but I figure she'll be more careful from now on.
I asked the lady that we got the pots of amaryllis from if we'd done the right thing. No, we hadn't. She insisted there were two small pots on the porch. But she said it was okay, since she has hundreds of the plants in her back yard. But she would like to have her large decorative pots back, since they were a gift from her son.
Back home, Hubbie accompanied Mother to our house. By the time I was ready for the day, it was lunchtime. As usual, Mother retired to the couch after lunch, while Hubbie and I ran errands.
The first thing we did was return the washed pots, along with a large bag of potting soil, to my water aerobics friend. She appeared to not be at home, so we just left them on her porch.
From there, we went to the post office, and then to Caring Hands Hospice to drop off the sympathy cards Mother and I had made. I was told that seven patients have died in the past week and a half, which is sad.
We finished our errands with a trip to the WDCS, after which we went to a fast food restaurant to use two free coupons for wild berry drinks.
On the way home, we saw several wild turkeys in a field where in months past we've seen deer grazing.
Supper tonight was leftover fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, and Lima beans from Sunday.
There was an art gallery meeting tonight, but I opted out, since the discussion was to be about something I'm not involved in. Once I'd accompanied Mother to her house, Hubbie and I watched TV for the evening.
Before we went to bed, Hubbie decided to get the new printer out of the box and set it up, so it would be ready for me to install tomorrow. But he fiddled with the functions enough that I was forced to complete the installation tonight. So by the time I went through several false starts and finally ironed out the kinks, I was pretty late getting in bed.
Tuesday, Sept. 11
Up at 8 a.m. The first thing Hubbie did was hang the flag of the well house in honor of a national day of remembrance and moourning for Americans lost in the terrorist attack of Sept. 11, 2001.
Since it was pleasant this morning, Hubbie and I went for a bike ride. As usual, lots of grasshoppers were warming themselves on the pavement. Sandpiper-like birds skittered here and there, taking advantage of an easy breakfast of the critters.
Only two dogs followed us today...the neighbor's black lab, and her offspring, a chocolate lab female. Along the way, a herd of black cattle were gathered under a tree near a shallow pond.
After our ride, Hubbie accompanied Mother to our house, and once I was ready for the day, we watched the second half of "Lawrence of Arabia." This is a really great movie, but the director, for some reason, chose to feature a black screen, while the intro to all the film's music played. This lasts several minutes, and is annoying.
Following lunch, Mother went to the couch for a nap, while Hubbie and I ran errands...to the library to return the DVDs we borrowed last week, and choose four more; to the newspaper office to drop off this week's word search puzzle contest; and to my water aerobic friend's house to pick up pots of amaryllis.
I thought we were to pick up small pots of the plants, but we didn't really see any on her front porch except two really large pots of them. We decided these must be the ones, and so Hubbie lugged them to the van.
After that, we went to the WDCS, where I purchased a new printer, and we picked up photos I'd ordered, plus a couple of $3 DVD movies, and a few groceries.
Later, around 4 p.m., we went to the college down the road to attend a free picnic, where hamburgers and hot dogs were served, along with chips, and cookies from one of the bakeries. I opted for a hamburger, Mother chose a hot dog, and Hubbie had both.
Afterward, I accompanied Mother to her house, and waited for her to shower before coming back home.
Hubbie and I spent the rest of the evening watching TV.
Since it was pleasant this morning, Hubbie and I went for a bike ride. As usual, lots of grasshoppers were warming themselves on the pavement. Sandpiper-like birds skittered here and there, taking advantage of an easy breakfast of the critters.
Only two dogs followed us today...the neighbor's black lab, and her offspring, a chocolate lab female. Along the way, a herd of black cattle were gathered under a tree near a shallow pond.
After our ride, Hubbie accompanied Mother to our house, and once I was ready for the day, we watched the second half of "Lawrence of Arabia." This is a really great movie, but the director, for some reason, chose to feature a black screen, while the intro to all the film's music played. This lasts several minutes, and is annoying.
Following lunch, Mother went to the couch for a nap, while Hubbie and I ran errands...to the library to return the DVDs we borrowed last week, and choose four more; to the newspaper office to drop off this week's word search puzzle contest; and to my water aerobic friend's house to pick up pots of amaryllis.
I thought we were to pick up small pots of the plants, but we didn't really see any on her front porch except two really large pots of them. We decided these must be the ones, and so Hubbie lugged them to the van.
After that, we went to the WDCS, where I purchased a new printer, and we picked up photos I'd ordered, plus a couple of $3 DVD movies, and a few groceries.
Later, around 4 p.m., we went to the college down the road to attend a free picnic, where hamburgers and hot dogs were served, along with chips, and cookies from one of the bakeries. I opted for a hamburger, Mother chose a hot dog, and Hubbie had both.
Afterward, I accompanied Mother to her house, and waited for her to shower before coming back home.
Hubbie and I spent the rest of the evening watching TV.
Monday, Sept. 10
Up at 6:30 to get ready to go to the pool. Pleasant morning, but cool enough to wear my fleece outfit. Twenty-seven of us showed up today. The pool was wonderfully warm, and I thoroughly enjoyed my swim and aerobics.
Back home, I didn't accomplish much befoe lunch beyond getting ready for the day. Hubbie accompanied Mother to our house mid-morning, and after lunch, she napped as usual, while I reviewed the lesson plan for my student.
I met the student at the usual 2:30 hour. She brought several slices of a moist cake for me that her husband had made.
Our lesson included conversation skills concerning a house fire and how to contact emergency personnel.
The student also learned terms for sleepwear: pajamas, nightgown, robe, and slippers, as well as terms about bedding: mattress, sheets, blanket, pillow. For this part of the lesson, I learned that the Spanish word for pajamas is close to the English word: piyamas.
She continued learning past participles of irregular verbs: shake, shook, shaken; write, wrote, written. For the verb wake, a choice of past participles is given: waked or woken. I prefer woken, as in "Have you ever woken up before the sun?"
In structure focus, the student learned "hope" plus "that clauses:" "I hope that they can save Rose and Joe's house." "I hope that it won't rain today." She also learned to use "so" as a substitute: "Do you think that it will be sunny today?" with a choice of "I think so." or "I hope so."
We finished with a paragraph for listening comprehension.
In discussion, we talked about the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Twin Towers (because tomorrow is the eleventh anniverary of the event). She said that citizens of Venezuela were shocked and saddened about the attack, and folks were calling each other to alert them to turn on TVs to watch the news.
I also learned that the student owns a clothing store in Venezuela, which her daughter manages. Today she wanted to know what stores might have clothing sales, where she could purchase summer items that would be attractive to Venezuelan women. I suggested several stores that might have clearance sales right now.
At home, Hubbie had heated the remainder of the Salmon chowder, and I put a pan of canned biscuits in the oven to have with honey as an accompainment to the meal.
While working on my laptop last night, the battery quit charging, and the computer shut down. I tried everything I knew to get it back, but nothing worked. It was apparent that the charger would need to be taken to our favorite computer shop to see if it was the problem.
Hubbie took the charger and laptop to the shop today, and was told that it is the problem, and a new one would need to be ordered. He was told that the charger should be in by Friday if not before.
Back home, I didn't accomplish much befoe lunch beyond getting ready for the day. Hubbie accompanied Mother to our house mid-morning, and after lunch, she napped as usual, while I reviewed the lesson plan for my student.
I met the student at the usual 2:30 hour. She brought several slices of a moist cake for me that her husband had made.
Our lesson included conversation skills concerning a house fire and how to contact emergency personnel.
The student also learned terms for sleepwear: pajamas, nightgown, robe, and slippers, as well as terms about bedding: mattress, sheets, blanket, pillow. For this part of the lesson, I learned that the Spanish word for pajamas is close to the English word: piyamas.
She continued learning past participles of irregular verbs: shake, shook, shaken; write, wrote, written. For the verb wake, a choice of past participles is given: waked or woken. I prefer woken, as in "Have you ever woken up before the sun?"
In structure focus, the student learned "hope" plus "that clauses:" "I hope that they can save Rose and Joe's house." "I hope that it won't rain today." She also learned to use "so" as a substitute: "Do you think that it will be sunny today?" with a choice of "I think so." or "I hope so."
We finished with a paragraph for listening comprehension.
In discussion, we talked about the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Twin Towers (because tomorrow is the eleventh anniverary of the event). She said that citizens of Venezuela were shocked and saddened about the attack, and folks were calling each other to alert them to turn on TVs to watch the news.
I also learned that the student owns a clothing store in Venezuela, which her daughter manages. Today she wanted to know what stores might have clothing sales, where she could purchase summer items that would be attractive to Venezuelan women. I suggested several stores that might have clearance sales right now.
At home, Hubbie had heated the remainder of the Salmon chowder, and I put a pan of canned biscuits in the oven to have with honey as an accompainment to the meal.
While working on my laptop last night, the battery quit charging, and the computer shut down. I tried everything I knew to get it back, but nothing worked. It was apparent that the charger would need to be taken to our favorite computer shop to see if it was the problem.
Hubbie took the charger and laptop to the shop today, and was told that it is the problem, and a new one would need to be ordered. He was told that the charger should be in by Friday if not before.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Sunday, Sept. 9
Up around 8 a.m., but skipped my exercises as usual on Sundays. Hubbie accompanied Mother to our house, where she relaxed while I showered and dressed.
Did the usual Sunday morning things, then around 11 a.m., I started a lunch of fried chicken breasts, mashed potatoes, and a choice of Lima beans or butter beans. While I prepared lunch, we watched a 1993 Hallmark movie on DVD that we'd borrowed from the library..."Skylark," starring Glenn Close, and Christopher Walken. This movie is a sequel to "Sarah Plain and Tall." We saw "Sarah," but missed "Skylark," so it was new to us. Sarah lives on a prarie farm with her husband and two stepchildren. The area suffers a drought, and Sarah and the kids return to Maine for a while.
During and after lunch, we watched, "Winter People," a 1989 film starring Kurt Russell and Kelly McGillis (also a movie we borrowed from the library). We do remember having seen this one before, but remembered nothing of the plot. It's a very good movie. In 1934, a young widower and his daughter move to a North Carolina mountain town, where they meet a young woman with an out-of-wedlock baby, who lives alone in a cabin. Naturally, they eventually fall in love, but there are lots of problems along the way.
We followed that movie with the first part of "Lawrence of Arabia," another from the library. This 1962 film stars Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, and Anthony Quinn. T.E. Lawrence was a larger-than-life British militaty figure. His adventures and heroics in the Middle East during WWI. The scenery is spectacular in this movie that takes place in an arid, harsh, and unforgiving part of the world.
It was 5 p.m., by the time we finished with Part One of this movie, so we stopped to have a soup supper, and then I accompanied Mother to her house, and waited until she showered before I returned home.
While I was at Mother's house, Hubbie went shopping for a few grocery items at the WDCS, and fill the van with gas.
Spent the rest of the evening watching one-hour mystery shows from the Hallmark channel. Took a break to make a batch of instant chocolate pudding for a snack later. Hubbie took a dish of it, with whipped topping, to Mother.
Pretty laid-back day altogehter.
Did the usual Sunday morning things, then around 11 a.m., I started a lunch of fried chicken breasts, mashed potatoes, and a choice of Lima beans or butter beans. While I prepared lunch, we watched a 1993 Hallmark movie on DVD that we'd borrowed from the library..."Skylark," starring Glenn Close, and Christopher Walken. This movie is a sequel to "Sarah Plain and Tall." We saw "Sarah," but missed "Skylark," so it was new to us. Sarah lives on a prarie farm with her husband and two stepchildren. The area suffers a drought, and Sarah and the kids return to Maine for a while.
During and after lunch, we watched, "Winter People," a 1989 film starring Kurt Russell and Kelly McGillis (also a movie we borrowed from the library). We do remember having seen this one before, but remembered nothing of the plot. It's a very good movie. In 1934, a young widower and his daughter move to a North Carolina mountain town, where they meet a young woman with an out-of-wedlock baby, who lives alone in a cabin. Naturally, they eventually fall in love, but there are lots of problems along the way.
We followed that movie with the first part of "Lawrence of Arabia," another from the library. This 1962 film stars Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, and Anthony Quinn. T.E. Lawrence was a larger-than-life British militaty figure. His adventures and heroics in the Middle East during WWI. The scenery is spectacular in this movie that takes place in an arid, harsh, and unforgiving part of the world.
It was 5 p.m., by the time we finished with Part One of this movie, so we stopped to have a soup supper, and then I accompanied Mother to her house, and waited until she showered before I returned home.
While I was at Mother's house, Hubbie went shopping for a few grocery items at the WDCS, and fill the van with gas.
Spent the rest of the evening watching one-hour mystery shows from the Hallmark channel. Took a break to make a batch of instant chocolate pudding for a snack later. Hubbie took a dish of it, with whipped topping, to Mother.
Pretty laid-back day altogehter.
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