“If your house is really a mess and a stranger comes to the door, greet him with, ‘Who could have done this? We have no enemies.'”
Today is drippy. Today is also muddy. The warmth, all 40+ degrees of it, is melting what’s left of the snow. Last night’s rain turned some of the snow to slush. Right in the middle of my walk is a puddle. I had to choose between the puddle and the slush when I went to get the papers. I chose the slush. My driveway is slush dotted with Henry’s paw prints. My kitchen floor has muddy Henry prints from the back door down the hall to the couch. Even his fur is wet when he comes inside after a run in the yard.
Henry has added licking his chops to his impatient wait for a few sips of my coffee. He stands beside me and stares at the cup. I always leave a little for him.
Today is clean the shelves in the den day. Miss Havisham in her wedding gown would be quite comfortable here.
I’m missing a doll, an old ugly doll which looks a bit like a Pilgrim. This morning, I noticed it was missing. I figure Henry took it sometime during last night and demolished it. I just have to find its remains.
The laundry is finally done. Can I have an amen? Only a couple of towels and some sheets are still in the dryer. The clothes have all been put away. I’m thinking of changing my bed, but I don’t want to get too crazy.
Yesterday I did the one errand I didn’t get done on Tuesday, Agway for dog food and a few treats. I also bought a few cacti, a rosemary plant and a ferny sort of plant. Only one needs repotting. I’ll do that later.
The dump is now the only item on a new list of errands. I figure I’ll go tomorrow. I’m thinking today I’ll just do the dusting then read. I’ll have earned an afternoon of being a sloth.
I can’t imagine what has gotten into me. I’m actually going to dust and no laundry is piled by the cellar door. Maybe it’s the stirrings of spring cleaning. I’m not complaining mind you. I’ll take anything that anticipates spring, even dreaded cleaning.
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February 21, 2019 at 12:43 pm
Lots of snow here this morning and unfortunately lots of it still hangs around. Tonight will be cold so the roads will be nasty slippery I’m afraid.
Nova had gotten an infection after the surgery so now she’s on really strong antibiotics. She is happy and eats like a horse so I’m not especially worried. She doesn’t think it is especially fun to follow me to work but she gets loads of attention and she likes to eat half my lunch 🙂 Off the cone though, at least as long as I am around and that she doesn’t mind at all 🙂 🙂
Have a great day!
Christer.
February 21, 2019 at 3:09 pm
Christer,
Almost no snow left between the rain last night and the warm sun today. I’m glad as it will freeze again tonight.
I have been cleaning fro what seems hours, but I haven’t finished in here, the den, but my allergies are appearing so sadly I have to stop. I’m making some lunch right now. I do want to finish one more shelf in here which leaves me two more. I’ll also do some bills. I have been quite busy today.
That ear has been tough to get completely healed. I hope those new pills do the trick.
Have a great evening!
February 21, 2019 at 7:35 pm
Hi Kat,
Maybe Henry likes the coffee because he has doggy ADHD. 🙂 Both of our retired greyhounds loved dolls or stuffed animals and carried them around the house in their mouths. One of them also carried around a portable telephone. She never called anyone nor answered it when it rang. Who knows what goes on in the canine mind? That is other than food and sex. The same could be said for a teenage boy’s mind. 🙂
Another cloudy dreary cold day. The high was in the lower 40s. Tomorrow the forecast callas for cloudy, cold and widespread continuous rain.
February 21, 2019 at 7:52 pm
Hi Bob,
Henry has settled down of late. He still barks at outside noises, but I’m okay with that.
A neighbor had a sheep dog, and he always carried a toy when they went for a walk. Gracie used to bring a toy to anyone who dropped by to visit.
Today was a delight!
February 21, 2019 at 11:23 pm
Henry’s coffee and fruit habit is funny too.
February 22, 2019 at 10:50 am
Rowen,
Henry is at home now. His funny personality has come out, and he loves pats. There are still a couple of issues, but I’m patient. He isn’t going anywhere!