I feel like my cough is dissipating a bit, but still has a ways to go. It’s not quite as threatening or as intense as it was, but a few times a day I still feel shook by it. My doctor says sometimes it can hang on for a month or two!

After I got cleared to have my medical test tomorrow, I came home and had breakfast. I made a batch of pancakes. Ate 2 and froze the rest. I thought that would be better than buying frozen ones.

Next, I went to my dentist appointment. I figured the way things had been going this summer I’d have issues but everything was perfect! Amazing! I got a cleaning and a fluoride treatment and a new tube of fluoride (sensitive) toothpaste. I didn’t have to go to work today. I did see that Joe posted on facebook that all the cars are gone now at the Greensburg location and the lot is empty. It sort of makes me a little emotional — I’ll miss going there, and miss working with Joe. He’ll be in the Jeannette store occasionally but not like it was. Good luck, Joe! I know ‘semi-retirement’ will be perfect and you’ll be supper happy!

I wanted to pull out a picture of Grama Crooks’ house – I did find one but I thought there would be more. I’ll keep looking through Mom’s old photos, too. Then I sorted out my garden flags as I told Kathy I’d share some with her.

Diane sent me a photo from her hike today – It’s Jewel Weed, and the stems help dry up poison ivy. Good to know!

It was a beautiful day outside so I took half an hour and cleaned up a small section of the hill. Still a lot to do but there’s a lot of fall left to do it in!

I took a shower (as I always do after being in the yard) and now it’s time to finish up the day. Hope to read a few more stories – I did several last night.

My blessing today was comfortable reports at my appointments.

PEANUTS Thought for the Day:

TOMORROW September 11th is:

National Hot Cross Bun Day; National Make Your Bed Day; No News is Good News Day; Patriot Day; National Cricket Day.

There was no fake day yesterday. Tomorrow – as EVERY day – I will make my bed. And I’m sure everyone will stop to remember where they were when the Twin Towers went down. As well as Shanksville. God bless us, every one…

I slept pretty well the first part of the night, but woke up coughing at 4am. Took me an hour to get back to sleep; I was wide awake. I ended up becoming addicted to those little dog videos, some of which are really funny and some are just plain stupid. I just kept scrolling through…

There were a few things to do in Jeannette this morning, but I doubt there will be much more for me in Greensburg. I think Joe has everything under control. Rege and I sat for almost an hour comparing cough symptoms. I’m not sure what this is – allergies, illness, (Not COVID, we were both tested), common cold, etc) – but we certainly have had weeks of this. I left the store and went to Walmart in Irwin just for a change of pace. Rege asked me to look for his favorite cough drops, which are hard to find. I was happy to do that and ended up getting him two packages. That should get him through a couple of days!

I came home and had my yellow squash for lunch, started a laundry load, changed clothes, and cut the grass. It was a perfect day for that – very cool and sunny. I don’t mind mowing but these days it does make me tired quickly.

Normally I’m not a big TV person – I pick a show or two to watch in the evening after all the chores are done. But being low-key this summer has had me sitting more. I have gone through every episode of My Lottery Dream Home, Houses with History, Farmhouse Fixer, Fixer to Fabulous, and Home Town several times each. I’m very selective of the Hallmark movies that I watch, and tire of them easily. I’ve read a complete book almost every two days, and that doesn’t count the time I spend going to work, running errands, doing yardwork, and occasionally having fun! I just finished the first book in the Williamsburg Novels – and am starting the second book later this evening, after I read a few of the Flash Fiction contest stories. All the while wishing I would just stop coughing!

My blessing for today was making Sir Regis happy with his cough drops!

PEANUTS Thought for the Day:

TOMORROW September 10th is:

National Ants on a Log Day; National TV Dinner Day; Swap Ideas Day; White Balloon Day.

Yesterday’s fake day was Rock Paper Scissors day. Tomorrow- I’ll eat dinner while watching TV! I guess that’s not the idea, but it’s the best I can do. God bless…

I did more today than I have in a while. I just couldn’t stay inside. But I was careful not to over do it or sit among the plants on the hill. I wasn’t out there very long but I really feel like the fresh air was good for me.

Birds planted some morning glory seeds in the bottom yard….

Before going to my own Sunday school class I popped in on Kim and Stephanie. We got the schedule ironed out. Then Izabela came in and we discussed new curriculum, which sounds like a perfect fit. Mary and I will teach in October.

Since I was still coughing some, I used the first 20 minutes of church time to put up the fall bulletin board in the 4’s and 5’s classroom. I got upstairs just in time for the sermon – perfect timing.

During the closing (church) Todd had Miss Dianne go up, and the kids from Children’s Church presented her with a thank you card and a beautiful plant. The vase has the kids’ fingerprints on it to make the design. She has been teaching the children and/or youth for longer than I have! I’m so glad they did something to honor all that she’s done. Izabela will be the Children’s Ministry Director from here on out. I’m sure Dianne will still be part of the ministry in some way. It’s in her heart to be with the little ones.

Pictures of flags and welcome mats:

My blessing for today was fresh air, blue skies, and sunshine!

PEANUTS Thought for the Day:

TOMORROW September 9th is:

Care Bears Share your Care Day; Emergency Services Day; National Rock Paper Scissors Day; International Box Wine Day; National When Pigs Fly Day; National Wiener Schnitzel Day; Teddy Bear Day; Wonderful Weirdos Day.

Yesterday’s fake day was Sweep the Floor Day. Tomorrow – I’ll warn Jen that Piggy Smalls may take to the airways. It’s always good to show you care. And everyone should have a Teddy Bear! God bless…

Yea for me – I finally got some of the Flash Fiction stories read. They are just about what I expected! Some were very clever, some ordinary, some I’m embarrassed to say I didn’t understand at ALL, which could either me be or the writer! I’m not entirely good with mythology. I still have 35 stories to read and score.

Typical Saturday morning – changed and washed bed sheets. I also put the fall flags out – I was going to wait but it was so cool today I was inspired. And since it wasn’t dark enough last night to get pictures of the deck lights, I am including them here.

I also balanced the checkbook, and low and behold it balanced the very first time to the penny! Wow. I guess my ‘new method’ worked! I went into town and got gas for the Mazda and for the mower. Also decided to make potato soup. It should be light on my stomach. I felt a slight improvement today but not enough to be happy about.

Today’s blessing was sunshine and beautiful skies!

PEANUTS Thought for the Day:

TOMORROW September 8th is:

National Actor’s Day; National Sweep the Floor Day; Grandparents Day; International Literacy Day; National Dog Walkers Appreciation Day; National Hug Your Hound Day; National Iguana Awareness Day; Star Trek Day; World Ampersand Day.

Yesterday’s fake day was National Shell Day. Tomorrow- I’ll celebrate my dear actor friend Bear! And as a grandparent, I could appreciate that! Happy Sunday – God bless…

Started out this morning with an appointment with Tammy at Dr. Cole’s office. She was very thorough and we went over everything. She read all my most recent test results and notes from the last month. I am trying the change in medication she recommended and will go in again on Tuesday morning.

When I came home I did a load of laundry, made a hamburger for lunch, did the ironing, and changed the lights on both decks. My 1776 flag disintegrated so I put the fall one up early.

I forgot to get gas for the mower so I guess that is tomorrow’s task. I caught up my check register and wrote out a few payments so that’s done for now. These days haven’t been very exciting but I am keeping up with everything (except weeding!) and can do what I need to do.

My blessing for today was keeping up with my to do list!

PEANUTS Thought for the Day:

TOMORROW September 7th is:

Buy a Book Day; National Shell Day; National Grama Moses Day; International Bacon Day; International Day of Clean Air; National Acorn Squash Day; National Beer Lovers Day; National Feel the Love Day; National Grateful Patient day; National Hummingbird Day; National Tailgating Day; National Play Outside Day.

Yesterday’s fake day was National Picture Day. Tomorrow – definitely buy a book! Or two or ten… Maybe have some bacon. I love to watch the hummingbirds so maybe one will come tomorrow. I am a very grateful patient to have so many nice people working to figure this out. God bless…

There were several deals to do in Jeannette, but Joe is still busy cleaning out and I didn’t have to go up there. Sir Rege and I were comparing coughs and vacations. Diverse topics! I left there and went straight to Norwin Square for my medical test. The technician was very nice and the whole process took almost no time at all. I even had time to stop in Aldi (which was right next door!) and even grab a few ears of corn from a farmer’s truck in the parking lot. (Well, I DID pay for them…)

After lunch (corn!) I reattached several cylinders on the wind chime. They keep falling off! I took about 15 minutes and cleaned up the two flower beds lining the bottom driveway.

The doctor’s office called me with a change in medication for my cough, so I buzzed over to Walmart to pick it up. Hoping it helps; but either way I have an appointment in the morning. I need to regroup and see what’s going on. My pulmonary appointment isn’t until the end of September and that’s too long to drag this out.

The annual Flash Fiction Contest is in full swing, and as a reader for the stories I downloaded everything and made a list to keep track of scores. There are 53 stories. Seems like I’ll be busy…

My blessing for today was to get the first medical test done and behind me!

PEANUTS Thought for the Day:

TOMORROW September 6th is:

Bring your Manners to Work Day; Fight Procrastination Day; Great Egg Toss Day; National Picture Day; National 401(k) Day; National Coffee Ice Cream Day; National Food Bank Day; National Lazy Mom’s Day; National Read a Book Day.

Yesterday’s fake day was Lazy day. As you can see they put that off until tomorrow… My sister loves Coffee Ice Cream. I will FOR SURE read a book! God bless…

For no other reason than I did nothing but clean and laundry, I am not doing a post! Nothing exciting to report, nothing new, and several yummy chapters in the book I’m reading left for the evening.

My blessing today was a quiet, slow day.

PEANUTS Thought for the Day:

TOMORROW September 5th is:

International Day of Charity; National Act Dumb Day; National Be Late for Something Day; National Lazy Day; National Cheese Pizza Day.

Yesterday’s fake day was National Grant Day. Tomorrow- Cheese pizza – but NOT be late!!! God bless…

Work was a little busy this morning – but not too crazy. I did the deals and titles that were in the Jeannette store; then Ken needed a ride back to Greensburg, where I was headed anyway. Joe was ready to have the license plates sent back, so I worked on those letters while he and Ken took the last of the inventory to Jeannette. Then I went back to Jeannette to package up the plates and print labels. Finally got everything to the post office – and said hello to Dad on the way past!

I talked to Kelly for a few minutes – apparently Peyton decided to do the bull riding at the West Alexander fair yesterday. She sent me a few pictures, but they aren’t real clear. He only stayed on a few seconds, but he’s determined to try again next year. I was glad to get pictures once I knew he was fine and what the outcome was! Kelly refused to go watch – Matt took the pictures!

Nate came over after work and cut up the old deck boards. They fit in his car just fine and he hauled them down to his dumpster.

It sounds boring but that’s really all I did for the day. It’s after 6pm and once I post this, I’m about done, except for the ironing.

My blessing for today was a low-key day!

PEANUTS Thought for the Day:

TOMORROW September 4th is:

Eat an Extra Dessert Day; National Macadamia Nut Day; National Grant Day; National Wildlife Day; National Spice Blend Day; National Newspaper Carrier Day.

Yesterday’s fake day was National Formula Day. Tomorrow – I’ll take the dessert. God bless…

Autmn called me first thing this morning and made plans to come over after lunch with Cameron. I’m excited for them to be here for a while – I’ve missed them.

Deb and I met at Kathy’s at 10:30am and we went to the fairgrounds for the Colonial Craft Fair. It’s sort of a tradition for the Violets (cousins on Dad’s side) to do that. We walked around to all the booths and displays – Deb bought a few small things, and I bought sunflower earrings and a credit card holder.

We finally finished browsing and stopped for lunch – Kathy and I got ‘potato patch’ fries and Deb got a steak sub. It was very crowded – which makes sense because the weather was sunny and perfect.

Autmn and I got here at about the same time. Cameron had a blast walking around getting into everything he knew he shouldn’t have! We quickly moved the breakables and presented his toys. He loves rubber duckies and anything that makes noise.

I guess he didn’t sleep well last night (they stayed with Noah’s parents) so I snuggled him up and he took a nice nap. I was happy for some baby time!

Chrissy and Hope went to the Renaissance Festival yesterday and Autmn helped me find pictures online. Such beautiful girls!

My blessing today was SO MUCH FAMILY TIME!

PEANUTS Thought for the Day:

TOMORROW September 3rd is:

Merchant Navy Day; National Welsh Rarebit Day; National Formula Day; Scyscraper Day; Telephone Tuesday; US Bowling League Day.

Yesterday’s fake day was Last Fling Day. Tomorrow – Maybe I’ll just celebrate waking up in the morning. God bless…

Three years ago today my sweet mom passed away. Still seems hard to believe – like in one way it’s been so long, and in another like it was yesterday. Miss you Mom!

I actually went to a Sunday School class this morning! First time in well over 40 years. It was a good lesson and I enjoyed being ‘fed’ — but I did miss the boys!

Todd and Heather were away this weekend, so Wayne had the message. It was about Living up to Potential. We need to work at growing up – it’s not automatic. We must be committed and train with discipline. Work on our relationships, perspective, convictions, skills and character.

As much as I tried to talk myself out of it, I did come home and cut the grass. It was pretty warm but I took several breaks and got it all done.

Then I changed the Snoopy calendar to September (and changed all the paper calendars). I still have to pay the first-of-the-month bills.

My blessing today was actually getting the grass cut!

PEANUTS Thought for the Day:

TOMORROW September 2nd is:

Calendar Adjustment Day; Labor Day; Last Fling of the Summer Day; National Blueberry Popsicle Day; National Pierce Your Ears Day; World Coconut Day; National Hummingbird Day; National V-J Day.

Yesterday’s fake day was National Antique Day. Tomorrow: Labor day, of course! God bless…