I have no excuses for not updating this journal. Just plain, out and out laziness is all that it is. I've spent the majority of my evenings this past week just crapping out in front of the TV or reading. Little People Big World started up again and, I must say, I'm a little disappointed in it right now. They're on a family road trip in a rented RV and it seems that all they show is the family constantly bickering at each other. But, then, they have visited Yosemite, the Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon, and Death Valley all in a span of about 3 days. That much togetherness crammed into an RV I guess would make the best of friends snipe at each other. I'll be glad when they get back to the farm.
WE HAVE FALL!!!! The temps got down to the 50s in the evening and the lower 70s during the day. I actually put on a light jacket for work and felt like I was wearing something brand new. It'll get back into the 80s by the weekend and probably the 90s by next week, but it's good to know that we can start expecting some cool fronts to come our way for a few months. The sky was so crystal clear that the sun absolutely blinded me on the way into work. Even though I get to travel over the bay on the way to the office, unfortunately, I'm driving into the sun most of the way. I wear pretty dark sunglasses and even they didn't help much.
I have got to find some more upbeat books to read. I just finished "The Mermaids Singing" by Lisa Carey. It is very well written and a good read, but a bit of a downer. I'm starting "Pug Hill" by Alison Pace and am hoping that it will be a little more lighthearted. I want a good, sound story with well-developed characters, but I also enjoy a little humor. Maybe I'll stay away from Oprah's list for awhile. Any suggestions for future reading are greatly appreciated.
My heart goes out to all of those in California who have lost their homes or who have had to evacuate from the fires. Here, we lose homes to hurricanes but at least we have fair enough warning to pack up our valuables and important things before we have to head out. I just cannot imagine having to just get up and leave. I heard that one couple only had time enough to gather up their baby before they had to get out. I know that material things can be replaced, but it has to be devastating to lose years of accumulated memories and treasures. My prayers are with them.
My fondness for owning my own home was put to the test last week. I had to have my outside AC unit replaced. There's a couple of thou I hadn't planned on spending. Hopefully, with cooler nights and days coming, I'll be able to recoup some of that. It's put my plans for purchasing a new vehicle back at least two months.
My lawn people suddenly dropped off the face of the Earth and were nowhere to be found. My yard was beginning to look like our pasture. I was just waiting for the City to come put a notice on my door. I finally found someone who, of course, charged me double what I normally pay because they pretty much had to mow it twice. It's a good thing that I like beans and cornbread because after the AC unit and the yardwork, the bank account is looking pretty sad. Ah well, pass the jalapeños!
Bueno bye.
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