“Dinner alone is one of life’s pleasures.”
Coffee will be shorter today. The rain is imminent, and I want to finish my errands before the soaking. Errands? I didn’t do them yesterday. I didn’t go out. I don’t even think I did anything. I might have, but I don’t remember. All my days have melted together. Last week I thought every day was Saturday. This week I know the days, but the week goes slowly.
Being a sucker for punishment, I watch MSNBC and CNN, mostly at night despite being driven crazy by the late night commercials. There are far too many, and each set of commercials is so long I can whip up dinner, put it on the plate and start eating, but even worse is the repetition. The same commercials appear over and over. No, I don’t want WeatherTech. I don’t want an upright walker. I don’t want a walk-in tub. I don’t need any medications with all those side affects. See the trend?
My air conditioner has been running for the last three days except for periodic stops to open windows and doors to grab a bit of fresh air. Today will be hot and humid with a high of 77˚. Thunder showers are predicted for later. Tonight will get cooler, down to 66˚. Most days I have to check the paper or ask Alexa for the weather because my only exposure to fresh air is the run for the morning paper and yesterday’s mail.
I’m going to make a meatloaf tonight. I don’t know what will go in it yet. I have to rummage through my fridge. I’m going to frost my meatloaf with mashed potatoes the way my mother did. It always looked liked a loaf cake to me, an ice cream loaf cake. I have some carrots. I’ll add a glaze of honey when I cook them. I’m already excited for dinner.
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July 14, 2020 at 11:04 pm
Hi Kat,
The temperature today exceeded the century mark with humidity to boot. The sun of course was beating down.
Walking around my office wearing a mask has been an interesting experience. When you pass someone and say hello you can’t tell if they are smiling or frowning. You don’t realize how much information you get from one’s mouth that you miss while wearing a mask. If the masks reduce the transmission rate of the Covid-19 then it’s a very good thing.
July 14, 2020 at 11:44 pm
Hi Bob,
It never got hotter than the high 70’s. Right now it feels chilly at 65˚. My windows are open. The house is nice and cool. When I did jy errands, I did have the car air on as it was the hottest part of the day but not even close to your hottest.
I have seen videos of masks versus no masks on not spreading droplets. Masks definitely made a difference. Right, now, though, there are still places where masks are voluntary. Idiots!
July 16, 2020 at 9:17 am
No rain for once and it is actually not cold today. The humidity is sky high though so it feels like alking around in a steam bath most of the time 🙂 🙂
I tend to be more willing to do my errands and chores if the weather is bad, unless it is vacuuming, I dson’t know why but then again I don’t like to vacuum anyway 🙂 🙂
I’ve noticed that there are fewer and more far apart segments of commercials here at night. The few commercials I do remember are for washing detergent and sleeping pills.
Have a great day!
Christer.
July 16, 2020 at 4:32 pm
HI Christer,
We stayed chilly all day. I closed all the windows and put on a sweatshirt. I’m comfortable now. We have had no rain though they have had some north of us. We need it.
I don’t mind doing anything except the wash. I think it has to do with two flights of stairs, one of them just wooden. I haven’t had a problem and hope I never do.
The worst channels for the amount of ads between segments are MSNBC and CNN. I’ve said that before I know, but I swear it is getting worse.
Enjoy your evening!