walking

Today was cool, in the 60's. Because of the wind I needed a jacket. That's okay, I like this kind of weather. I walked 5.61 miles and did not get sweaty! When I was getting into my car a man stopped me and asked for directions. I'm a landmark person and terrible about giving other people directions, however I was able to give him a new city map which I had in my car. Then when I tried to start my car, my keys were missing! I had to get out and search the parking lot. I finally located them under my seat.  Talk about a little scatter-brained today!
Later I went shopping a bought a new pair of earrings!

the irs office

This morning I paid my third quarter taxes at the IRS office. It's located close to Our Little Mall and also the Greenway trail. I hate paying taxes and I hate the armed guard on duty there. He is fleshy, condescending and has an affinity for FOX news on the office flat screen. I  wore my nicest walking outfit and tried to look past him through my sunglasses. I realize that acting like a bitch is not a Christian thing to do but I consider it my own little way of protesting. Later I walked 5.61 miles.

i really wanted to

go biking this morning but I committed to helping with quilts so that's what I did. After lunch I decided to force some hyacinth bulbs for next Spring. I try this every year. Sometimes I have luck and sometimes I don't. This is my first attempt at hyacinths. I used what I had: a mixture of peat moss, perlite and cactus soil mixture. I figured that qualified for sandy soil. Then into the downstairs refrigerator for ten to eleven weeks.

oh no

That was my first thought this morning. It was raining and I had a long walk planned but then it stopped and I was able to walk 5.91 miles on the Greenway. I turn around on this trail at the fire station which in right around the corner from the elementary school where I sub. I can always hear the kids playing on the playground. While I was walking I started praying for all the little old ladies of this world, especially the poor ones. God please give them extra care. I think it would be hard to be old and poor in this country without anyone to look after you. Thank you for providing me with a wonderful, funny husband and a loving family.

shes having a baby

I'm going in at noon today to sub for a friend who is having a baby. I will be taking over her class in February for six to eight weeks while she is at home with it. This will be a good opportunity today to see if her kids know how to behave. Generally, I love second graders, they know just enough about school to make it easy!

devils backbone

Yes, there really is such a place and it's fairly close to where I live.

today and tomorrow

Today I got my hair cut. Tomorrow I work in the new "big kid" autistic room. I hope I have some hair left!