Jalál (Glory), 7 Qawl (Speech), 165 B.E. – Saturday, November 29, 2008 about 4:32 PM Pacific Time
On Thanksgiving Mom and I went to Terrible Herbst hotel to the buffet. We had turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes with gravy, potato salad, cream of pumpkin soup, and pumpkin pie. I never ate cream of pumpkin soup before, it was delicious. The Paratransit bus took us there and brought us back home.
Thanksgiving it also rained, which didn't do me a lot of good since my shoes had holes in the bottom and my feet got wet. All right, it's probably my own fault since I knew that I needed new shoes, I just didn't think the soles were that bad. Anyway I did learn something, I learned that I need to keep an extra pair of shoes on hand. Learning something is part of the process of transformation.
Black Friday I spent most of the day on a CAT bus going from one end of Charleston Blvd. to the other. I had to pick up Mom's meds at Walgreens and mine at Wal-Mart, when I originally took the prescription to Wal-Mart I had a car and didn't think there were be a problem. That prescription needs a doctor to refill it the next time, so I'll take the next prescription someplace closer.
While I was out yesterday I bought me a pair of shoes, but I'm wondering if I'm not coming down with a cold. A cold is the last thing I need because I don't want to take off work, but if I have a cold I'll have to. I think I'll fix me a cup of hot tea or coffee and have a chocolate candy bar or a cookie.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Thanksgiving Trivia and Gratitude
Istijlál (Majesty), 5 Qawl (Speech), 165 B.E. – Thursday, November 27, 2008 about 8:05 AM Pacific Time
The first Thanksgiving celebrated in 1621 was a meal shared by Plymouth colonist and Wampanoag Indians. The meats at the First Thanksgiving Feast consisted of wild fowl and venison, the turkey didn't become a Thanksgiving staple until much later in American history. Another thing the Plymouth colonist didn't have was pies or other sweets. For more information about the First Thanksgiving, see The History of Thanksgiving.
We may not have the same same foods, which the Plymouth colonist and Wampanoag Indians had, yet one thing hasn't changed. This is a day for giving thanks and expressing gratitude. Thanksgiving is a form of Harvest Festival and harvest festivals are for expressing gratitude. True the modern Thanksgiving is sometimes called "Turkey Day", but it is still a time to give thanks and express gratitude. This is especially important if we haven't expressed gratitude the rest of the year.
So today say "Thank You" to someone in your life or make a list of the things you were grateful for in the past year. If you can't find anything else to be thankful for, be thankful for what you've avoided in the past 12 months.
The first Thanksgiving celebrated in 1621 was a meal shared by Plymouth colonist and Wampanoag Indians. The meats at the First Thanksgiving Feast consisted of wild fowl and venison, the turkey didn't become a Thanksgiving staple until much later in American history. Another thing the Plymouth colonist didn't have was pies or other sweets. For more information about the First Thanksgiving, see The History of Thanksgiving.
We may not have the same same foods, which the Plymouth colonist and Wampanoag Indians had, yet one thing hasn't changed. This is a day for giving thanks and expressing gratitude. Thanksgiving is a form of Harvest Festival and harvest festivals are for expressing gratitude. True the modern Thanksgiving is sometimes called "Turkey Day", but it is still a time to give thanks and express gratitude. This is especially important if we haven't expressed gratitude the rest of the year.
So today say "Thank You" to someone in your life or make a list of the things you were grateful for in the past year. If you can't find anything else to be thankful for, be thankful for what you've avoided in the past 12 months.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
One More Day of Work this Week
Fidál (Grace), 3 Qawl (Speech), 165 B.E. – Tuesday, November 25, 2008 about 2:55 PM Pacific Time
One more day of work this week and I have a four-day weekend. On Thanksgiving we're planning to go out for lunch and then stay home the rest of the day. On Black Friday, I think I'm going to have to go out, but not for Christmas shopping. I have two prescriptions to pick up.
One prescription is at the Walgreens on Las Vegas Blvd. and Charleston. The other is at the Wal-Mart on Charleston and Nellis. I will be traveling to opposite ends of Charleston on a CAT bus. I'm going to be gone most of the day. That is unless I change my mind and pick up one prescription tomorrow after work.
The only problem with that is I will be getting back home after dark. Not that it bothers me to walk in this neighborhood after dark; it's just that the walk from the bus stop to the house is a long one. If I go to Walgreens to pick up Mom's prescription, I won't be able to stop a the grocer store and get a couple of much needed items.
Let's face it, I'm just not looking forward to going to both the drug store and the grocery store in the same evening. When I went to Food 4 Less last week, I over estimated what I could carry home and pulled a muscle in my shoulder. The pain has just started to subside. I don't want to pull another muscle this week.
One more day of work this week and I have a four-day weekend. On Thanksgiving we're planning to go out for lunch and then stay home the rest of the day. On Black Friday, I think I'm going to have to go out, but not for Christmas shopping. I have two prescriptions to pick up.
One prescription is at the Walgreens on Las Vegas Blvd. and Charleston. The other is at the Wal-Mart on Charleston and Nellis. I will be traveling to opposite ends of Charleston on a CAT bus. I'm going to be gone most of the day. That is unless I change my mind and pick up one prescription tomorrow after work.
The only problem with that is I will be getting back home after dark. Not that it bothers me to walk in this neighborhood after dark; it's just that the walk from the bus stop to the house is a long one. If I go to Walgreens to pick up Mom's prescription, I won't be able to stop a the grocer store and get a couple of much needed items.
Let's face it, I'm just not looking forward to going to both the drug store and the grocery store in the same evening. When I went to Food 4 Less last week, I over estimated what I could carry home and pulled a muscle in my shoulder. The pain has just started to subside. I don't want to pull another muscle this week.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Thanksgiving Plans
Kamál (Perfection), 2 Qawl (Speech), 165 B.E. – Monday, November 24, 2008 about 3:54 PM Pacific Time
Sunset is approaching. I can look out my living room window and see the autumn clouds change for white to pale peach. It's been an interesting day and I looks to be an interesting week. Thanksgiving is coming up and, thanks to my brother, Mom and I are going out for lunch. I think we're going to a Terrible Herbst hotel on Paradise Road.
Right now we're planning on going to the buffet, but we could change our minds when we get there. I called Paratransit today and they will pick us up about 10:42 from home. After we finish eating, the will pick us up about 1:42, with a 5 to 25 minute difference before or after. I thought about going somewhere else, but then decided that the Hotels have good buffets and coffee shop menus on holidays. You can always find the tradition holiday food and be assured that it's good.
After we finish eating then we will come home and spend the rest of the afternoon doing whatever. Mom enjoys cleaning house so we will do some house cleaning and maybe watch a little T.V. Since I don't have to be back to work until Monday, December 1, I will work on the December fantasy newsletter.
Sunset is approaching. I can look out my living room window and see the autumn clouds change for white to pale peach. It's been an interesting day and I looks to be an interesting week. Thanksgiving is coming up and, thanks to my brother, Mom and I are going out for lunch. I think we're going to a Terrible Herbst hotel on Paradise Road.
Right now we're planning on going to the buffet, but we could change our minds when we get there. I called Paratransit today and they will pick us up about 10:42 from home. After we finish eating, the will pick us up about 1:42, with a 5 to 25 minute difference before or after. I thought about going somewhere else, but then decided that the Hotels have good buffets and coffee shop menus on holidays. You can always find the tradition holiday food and be assured that it's good.
After we finish eating then we will come home and spend the rest of the afternoon doing whatever. Mom enjoys cleaning house so we will do some house cleaning and maybe watch a little T.V. Since I don't have to be back to work until Monday, December 1, I will work on the December fantasy newsletter.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
I have two new 2009 Calendars
Jamál (Beauty), 1 Qawl (Speech), 165 B.E. – Sunday, November 23, 2008 about 3:01 PM Pacific Time
I have two new 2009 calendars. One is a wall calendar show pictures painted by Norman Rockwell and the other is a desk calendar with photos of National Parks. Our insurance agent sent these calendars to us. They may be the only 2009 calendars we get, which is fine with me. I only need one calendar and Mom needs one.
There was a time when I thought we needed a calendar for every room in the house, but then I realized we only used two or three of them. The rest remained on the wall with show January for the next eleven months. I did download a 2009 calendar to my hard drive. I labeled that one Deadline Calendar, because I use it to keep track of writing deadlines and appointments.
2009 ought to be an interesting year, if for no other reason then there are three Fridays that fall on the thirteenth of the month. I'm not sure what else is coming up in 2009, but I'm looking forward to it. Of course, I always look forward to a New Year because it has so much potential for every individual.
I have two new 2009 calendars. One is a wall calendar show pictures painted by Norman Rockwell and the other is a desk calendar with photos of National Parks. Our insurance agent sent these calendars to us. They may be the only 2009 calendars we get, which is fine with me. I only need one calendar and Mom needs one.
There was a time when I thought we needed a calendar for every room in the house, but then I realized we only used two or three of them. The rest remained on the wall with show January for the next eleven months. I did download a 2009 calendar to my hard drive. I labeled that one Deadline Calendar, because I use it to keep track of writing deadlines and appointments.
2009 ought to be an interesting year, if for no other reason then there are three Fridays that fall on the thirteenth of the month. I'm not sure what else is coming up in 2009, but I'm looking forward to it. Of course, I always look forward to a New Year because it has so much potential for every individual.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Thursday of a Long and Interesting Week
Istijlál (Majesty), 17 Qudrat (Power), 165 B.E. – Thursday, November 20, 2008 about 6:40 AM Pacific Time
OK, I'll admit that I could probably do with less interesting, at least for a little while. Until I get caught up with everything I'm behind on anyway. Tuesday a neighbor took me to the bank and then to the store, so we have bread. Being without a car is a pain, but I think I've mentioned that before.
Anyway Tuesday when I was getting back in the neighbor's car, I opened the door and hit myself in the mouth. I don't think I've ever did that before, but that's what happens when I get distracted and don't watch what I'm doing another lesson and another step toward transformation. I have a lot of lessons lately, which I may or may not blog about. It depends on what the next week or so has in store for me.
I'm not going to work today because Mom has a dental appointment at 11:00 AM and the Paratransit bus gets here about 10:44 AM. I hope it's on time, however I'm not going to worry about that. For the past week or so I've taken the Paratransit bus to work and home. The morning buses came on time, but the ones taking me home were late. If I have somewhere else to go then one late bus throws the entire schedule off.
I carry a book to read and a pen and paper journal to write in, so waiting isn't the problem. Fortunately, the only place I had to go was the bank and the store. Today, while Mom's in the dentist, I'll walk down to Food 4 Less and get dishwashing liquid. I'm going to have to start making a grocery list when I go to the store because without a car I can't just drive there if I forgot something.
OK, I'll admit that I could probably do with less interesting, at least for a little while. Until I get caught up with everything I'm behind on anyway. Tuesday a neighbor took me to the bank and then to the store, so we have bread. Being without a car is a pain, but I think I've mentioned that before.
Anyway Tuesday when I was getting back in the neighbor's car, I opened the door and hit myself in the mouth. I don't think I've ever did that before, but that's what happens when I get distracted and don't watch what I'm doing another lesson and another step toward transformation. I have a lot of lessons lately, which I may or may not blog about. It depends on what the next week or so has in store for me.
I'm not going to work today because Mom has a dental appointment at 11:00 AM and the Paratransit bus gets here about 10:44 AM. I hope it's on time, however I'm not going to worry about that. For the past week or so I've taken the Paratransit bus to work and home. The morning buses came on time, but the ones taking me home were late. If I have somewhere else to go then one late bus throws the entire schedule off.
I carry a book to read and a pen and paper journal to write in, so waiting isn't the problem. Fortunately, the only place I had to go was the bank and the store. Today, while Mom's in the dentist, I'll walk down to Food 4 Less and get dishwashing liquid. I'm going to have to start making a grocery list when I go to the store because without a car I can't just drive there if I forgot something.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Sunset Approaches and I’m tired
‘Idál (Justice), 16 Qudrat (Power), 165 B.E. – Wednesday, November 19, 2008 about 4:48 PM Pacific Time
All right, waiting for a bus can be tiresome. True I have a book with me and a journal to write in, but waiting is still tiresome. I'm taking the Paratransit bus to work and back home again. For the last week the bus has been late picking me up from work, but reading and journal writing helps pass the time.
I'm not sleeping well, so perhaps that's part of the reason I'm tired. I think I just need to relax a little and unstress. I'm not sure how to do that, but I intend to find out. I would really like to have is a home office to do my work in rather then sitting in the loving room. We do have a spare room, but I think I'm going to make it into another bedroom and see if I can rent it out.
To turn the spare room into a bedroom would mean buying another bedroom set. Turning it into an office would mean having another telephone line put in. I'll have to check and see which is cheaper. It might be cheaper to turn it into an office. I already have a computer desk and chair, all I would need is another phone line put in.
Having a home office would mean fewer distractions. Having another phone line would mean that people could actually get through to me on my regular phone. On the other hand, renting the room out would mean more money. I'll have to check and see what else is necessary to rent the room out. Either choice would go a long way in helping me unstress and I wouldn't be as tired at sunset.
All right, waiting for a bus can be tiresome. True I have a book with me and a journal to write in, but waiting is still tiresome. I'm taking the Paratransit bus to work and back home again. For the last week the bus has been late picking me up from work, but reading and journal writing helps pass the time.
I'm not sleeping well, so perhaps that's part of the reason I'm tired. I think I just need to relax a little and unstress. I'm not sure how to do that, but I intend to find out. I would really like to have is a home office to do my work in rather then sitting in the loving room. We do have a spare room, but I think I'm going to make it into another bedroom and see if I can rent it out.
To turn the spare room into a bedroom would mean buying another bedroom set. Turning it into an office would mean having another telephone line put in. I'll have to check and see which is cheaper. It might be cheaper to turn it into an office. I already have a computer desk and chair, all I would need is another phone line put in.
Having a home office would mean fewer distractions. Having another phone line would mean that people could actually get through to me on my regular phone. On the other hand, renting the room out would mean more money. I'll have to check and see what else is necessary to rent the room out. Either choice would go a long way in helping me unstress and I wouldn't be as tired at sunset.
Monday, November 17, 2008
A Beautiful Autumn Day in Las Vegas
Kamál (Perfection), 14 Qudrat (Power), 165 B.E. – Monday, November 17, 2008 about 4:16 PM Pacific Time
It's a beautiful autumn day in Las Vegas. The temperatures got up to about 80 degrees. There is no wind to speak of, perhaps a little breeze but nothing more. When I go out to wait for my Paratransit ride to work in the morning I don't shiver with the cold.
It's a beautiful autumn day in Las Vegas. The leaves are still green and this morning I heard birds singing. I also heard a train whistle echoing. I saw a neighbor walking his two dogs.
It's a beautiful autumn day in Las Vegas. I miss the changing colors of the leaves. When I was a child in Oklahoma, the leaves changed color around this time of year. It's almost Thanksgiving and the leaves on the neighbors oak tree are still green.
It's a beautiful autumn day in Las Vegas. Thanksgiving is next week and I miss the change in the seasons. It doesn't feel like autumn rather it feels more like spring. I don't think I miss the snow, all though it hasn't snowed on Mount Charleston yet so I'm not sure whether I miss the snow or not. Right now, I miss the changing colors of the leaves.
It's a beautiful autumn day in Las Vegas. The temperatures got up to about 80 degrees. There is no wind to speak of, perhaps a little breeze but nothing more. When I go out to wait for my Paratransit ride to work in the morning I don't shiver with the cold.
It's a beautiful autumn day in Las Vegas. The leaves are still green and this morning I heard birds singing. I also heard a train whistle echoing. I saw a neighbor walking his two dogs.
It's a beautiful autumn day in Las Vegas. I miss the changing colors of the leaves. When I was a child in Oklahoma, the leaves changed color around this time of year. It's almost Thanksgiving and the leaves on the neighbors oak tree are still green.
It's a beautiful autumn day in Las Vegas. Thanksgiving is next week and I miss the change in the seasons. It doesn't feel like autumn rather it feels more like spring. I don't think I miss the snow, all though it hasn't snowed on Mount Charleston yet so I'm not sure whether I miss the snow or not. Right now, I miss the changing colors of the leaves.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Winter is coming
Jamál (Beauty), 13 Qudrat (Power), 165 B.E. – Sunday, November 16, 2008 about 3:44 PM Pacific Time
Winter is coming in a few more weeks. I spent most of the morning reviewing stories on writing.com. I reviewed fantasy and science fiction stories about winter. I think I like the idea of picking a theme or subject and then reviewing stories on that subject. I am hoping to get some more reviewed later today or tomorrow, but I think I will review poems.
I was born in winter. My birthday is December 24, so winter is a subject I enjoy reading and writing about. Perhaps I won't do any more reviews today. I still have a poem to write for today and I need to work on a novel or a short story. I also have to do a virus scan today.
It is getting close to sunset here in Las Vegas. I can look out my window and see the sun setting. My garage door is open, it won't shut, and the sun is reflected through the window in the garage. I think I will post this now and get off line for a little while. Finish off line writing or make some more coffee. Perhaps I'll write a poem about winter.
Winter is coming in a few more weeks. I spent most of the morning reviewing stories on writing.com. I reviewed fantasy and science fiction stories about winter. I think I like the idea of picking a theme or subject and then reviewing stories on that subject. I am hoping to get some more reviewed later today or tomorrow, but I think I will review poems.
I was born in winter. My birthday is December 24, so winter is a subject I enjoy reading and writing about. Perhaps I won't do any more reviews today. I still have a poem to write for today and I need to work on a novel or a short story. I also have to do a virus scan today.
It is getting close to sunset here in Las Vegas. I can look out my window and see the sun setting. My garage door is open, it won't shut, and the sun is reflected through the window in the garage. I think I will post this now and get off line for a little while. Finish off line writing or make some more coffee. Perhaps I'll write a poem about winter.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
It’s been an extremely frustrating morning
Jalál (Glory), 12 Qudrat (Power), 165 B.E. – Saturday, November 15, 2008 about 6:37 AM Pacific Time
It’s been an extremely frustrating morning following a frustrating week. I've made some stupid decisions and wasted time stressing over things that turned out to be illusions. This morning my internet connection wants to tip-toe through cyberspace without warning and then it disconnects. My browser sometimes gets lost and can't find the website I'm looking for.
Fortunately, I'm too stubborn to give up. If I wasn't I would have tossed in the towel, curled up in the fetal position and pulled the covers over my head. I haven't look at the checking accounts yet today, I will do that after I finish all my postings and a few other on line tasks. I haven't gotten my mother up yet, but I will soon.
I did get a couple of prayers said this morning, before looking at the bank accounts I think I will say a couple more. Prayer and meditation always seem to calm me and make any bad news easier to handle. Perhaps that was the problem with the past few days, I've been trying to handle things myself rather then relying on spiritual assistance.
It’s been an extremely frustrating morning following a frustrating week. I've made some stupid decisions and wasted time stressing over things that turned out to be illusions. This morning my internet connection wants to tip-toe through cyberspace without warning and then it disconnects. My browser sometimes gets lost and can't find the website I'm looking for.
Fortunately, I'm too stubborn to give up. If I wasn't I would have tossed in the towel, curled up in the fetal position and pulled the covers over my head. I haven't look at the checking accounts yet today, I will do that after I finish all my postings and a few other on line tasks. I haven't gotten my mother up yet, but I will soon.
I did get a couple of prayers said this morning, before looking at the bank accounts I think I will say a couple more. Prayer and meditation always seem to calm me and make any bad news easier to handle. Perhaps that was the problem with the past few days, I've been trying to handle things myself rather then relying on spiritual assistance.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
I Miss my Grandparents
‘Idál (Justice), 9 Qudrat (Power), 165 B.E. – Wednesday, November 12, 2008 about Sunset Pacific Time
I miss my grandparents. I think it must be the time of year. Thanksgiving is coming up and then Christmas. I don't celebrate Christmas anymore, but I have fond memories of Grandma and Grandpa. Those memories always seem to come back this time of year.
Grandma always enjoyed making Thanksgiving dinner. She would bake pies before Thanksgiving and put them in the freezer. Then on Thanksgiving, after the turkey was done she would put the pies in the oven and warm them up.
On Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving she would begin decorating the house for Christmas. Grandpa would buy a live tree and we would decorate the tree. Grandma and Grandpa eventually got an artificial Christmas tree, but it wasn't a green tree. The artificial tree they bought was a silver aluminum tree. It looked pretty and you could decorate it just like a real tree.
I miss my grandparents. I think it must be the time of year. Thanksgiving is coming up and then Christmas. I don't celebrate Christmas anymore, but I have fond memories of Grandma and Grandpa. Those memories always seem to come back this time of year.
Grandma always enjoyed making Thanksgiving dinner. She would bake pies before Thanksgiving and put them in the freezer. Then on Thanksgiving, after the turkey was done she would put the pies in the oven and warm them up.
On Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving she would begin decorating the house for Christmas. Grandpa would buy a live tree and we would decorate the tree. Grandma and Grandpa eventually got an artificial Christmas tree, but it wasn't a green tree. The artificial tree they bought was a silver aluminum tree. It looked pretty and you could decorate it just like a real tree.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
I finally got my Paratransit ID
Fidál (Grace), 8 Qudrat (Power), 165 B.E. – Tuesday, November 11, 2008 about 8:31 AM Pacific Time
I got the ID last weekend and I used it on the regular root on Monday to go to my meeting. I called the Paratransit yesterday afternoon and arranged for a ride to work on Wednesday. However, I didn't arrange for a ride to work on Thursday or Friday, so I'm going to have to call them to arrange for those two day.
Mom and I should go somewhere on Friday to pick up some food. I'm going to have to reschedule the food pick up until next week. I just can't afford to take off another day this week. I don't know why I'm posting this, because no body really wants to know about our financial situation. In this economy, everyone has financial problems to deal with.
At this point, I'm worried more about what to do with the car parked in my driveway that won't run. I've already put too much money into it, so I'm not planning on putting any more in, especially since I don't know if the engine is damaged or not. It won't run because of the timing belt, but it needs a new water pump as well.
The advantage to having a car that doesn't run is you don't have to buy gas for it. Of course, as soon as my car stopped running gas went down. All right, I think that was a coincidence. Still it makes me wonder just like it raining right after washing the car. Of course, I haven't washed my car myself in the past two years, because if I wash the car in the yard, I could get a ticket for wasting water. After all, I live in a desert in the middle of a drought.
I got the ID last weekend and I used it on the regular root on Monday to go to my meeting. I called the Paratransit yesterday afternoon and arranged for a ride to work on Wednesday. However, I didn't arrange for a ride to work on Thursday or Friday, so I'm going to have to call them to arrange for those two day.
Mom and I should go somewhere on Friday to pick up some food. I'm going to have to reschedule the food pick up until next week. I just can't afford to take off another day this week. I don't know why I'm posting this, because no body really wants to know about our financial situation. In this economy, everyone has financial problems to deal with.
At this point, I'm worried more about what to do with the car parked in my driveway that won't run. I've already put too much money into it, so I'm not planning on putting any more in, especially since I don't know if the engine is damaged or not. It won't run because of the timing belt, but it needs a new water pump as well.
The advantage to having a car that doesn't run is you don't have to buy gas for it. Of course, as soon as my car stopped running gas went down. All right, I think that was a coincidence. Still it makes me wonder just like it raining right after washing the car. Of course, I haven't washed my car myself in the past two years, because if I wash the car in the yard, I could get a ticket for wasting water. After all, I live in a desert in the middle of a drought.
Sunday, November 09, 2008
I Am Not Going To Microwave a Turkey This Year
Jamál (Beauty), 6 Qudrat (Power), 165 B.E. – Sunday, November 9, 2008 about 8:31 AM Pacific Time
For the past three or four years at either Thanksgiving or Christmas, I have microwaved a turkey for our holiday feast. I am not going to do that this year! Each turkey I have had microwaved has been too big for the oven. The turkeys were given to us, so I had no choice of the size. I had to work with the bird I had on hand.
However, this year the bird goes into the freezer and stays there, until I can cook it in a regular oven. Because the turkeys were too big for my oven, I had to carve the turkey before cooking it. That in itself is a project, which takes most of the morning. After I carved the bird, I picked the pieces I to fix for our dinner and put the rest in the fridge. However, I had to cook it later in the day because I could not put it back in the freezer until it was cooked.
I am not going to microwave a turkey this year. I am tired of Microwaved turkey. I am tired of carving the bird before it is cooked. This year Mom and I will go out for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I do not know where we will go, but we will go out to eat on those two holidays.
For the past three or four years at either Thanksgiving or Christmas, I have microwaved a turkey for our holiday feast. I am not going to do that this year! Each turkey I have had microwaved has been too big for the oven. The turkeys were given to us, so I had no choice of the size. I had to work with the bird I had on hand.
However, this year the bird goes into the freezer and stays there, until I can cook it in a regular oven. Because the turkeys were too big for my oven, I had to carve the turkey before cooking it. That in itself is a project, which takes most of the morning. After I carved the bird, I picked the pieces I to fix for our dinner and put the rest in the fridge. However, I had to cook it later in the day because I could not put it back in the freezer until it was cooked.
I am not going to microwave a turkey this year. I am tired of Microwaved turkey. I am tired of carving the bird before it is cooked. This year Mom and I will go out for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I do not know where we will go, but we will go out to eat on those two holidays.
Saturday, November 08, 2008
Transformation is a Pain
Jalál (Glory), 5 Qudrat (Power), 165 B.E. – Saturday, November 8, 2008 about 7:01 AM Pacific Time.
Transformation is a pain! Lately transformation and learning patience has been a pain in my left knee. This morning I realized that my right leg is also hurting from all the walking I've been doing over the past several weeks. I'm not sure how long I've been without a car, but it's been a few weeks anyway.
I finally received notification that I can use the Paratransit bus under certain conditions. I haven't received my ID yet, but that should be here soon. When I do receive it, I'm going to get a 30-day bus pass so that I can use the CAT bus when I can't use the Paratransit bus. My mother has a Paratransit ID, so I'm going to get her a 30-day pass as well.
I'm behind on everything in November and today is the 8th. I think the best way for me to get anything accomplished is a "To Do List" and then check off the items as I accomplish them. I've never been a list maker, but at 61 almost 62, I'm going to have to start or I'm not going to get anything done.
It takes longer to get everywhere without a car. It's more painful (at least for me) to walk with my left knee. Now my other leg is beginning to hurt, but I think that's because of all the walking. I'll have to discuss that with my doctor at the next appointment, but before then I have a dental appointment to have my upper teeth pulled and new dentures put in.
Transformation is a pain! Lately transformation and learning patience has been a pain in my left knee. This morning I realized that my right leg is also hurting from all the walking I've been doing over the past several weeks. I'm not sure how long I've been without a car, but it's been a few weeks anyway.
I finally received notification that I can use the Paratransit bus under certain conditions. I haven't received my ID yet, but that should be here soon. When I do receive it, I'm going to get a 30-day bus pass so that I can use the CAT bus when I can't use the Paratransit bus. My mother has a Paratransit ID, so I'm going to get her a 30-day pass as well.
I'm behind on everything in November and today is the 8th. I think the best way for me to get anything accomplished is a "To Do List" and then check off the items as I accomplish them. I've never been a list maker, but at 61 almost 62, I'm going to have to start or I'm not going to get anything done.
It takes longer to get everywhere without a car. It's more painful (at least for me) to walk with my left knee. Now my other leg is beginning to hurt, but I think that's because of all the walking. I'll have to discuss that with my doctor at the next appointment, but before then I have a dental appointment to have my upper teeth pulled and new dentures put in.
Friday, November 07, 2008
It's getting light outside and colder
Istiqlál (Independence), 4 Qudrat (Power), 165 B.E. – Friday, November 7, 2008 about 6:02 AM Pacific Time
It's getting light outside and colder. When I woke up this morning it was chilly, but now dawn is approaching and it getting colder. From where I'm setting, at my computer, I can look out my living room window and watch the sky change colors as the sun nears the eastern horizon.
Yesterday was cold when I got up, so I turned the heat on. Then last night before going to bed I turned the temperature down so the heat wouldn't come on in the night. It didn't get too cold last night, but this morning I turned the temperature up to 65 degrees. I don't want it any higher then that, if the thermostat is set at 65 then the heat will go off when the temperature in the house gets to 70 degrees.
I have to be at work by 8:30 or 9:00 AM, but 8:00 AM I can get to work on time. Even walking I can get to work on time. My car is setting in my driveway, not running. I think I'm going to have to get another car because the engine in this one is damaged. However, I'll worry about that at the end of November. In the mean time, I'll just buy a 30-day bus pass. The only problem is walking to the bus stop, all of which are at leas 1/2 mile away.
It's getting light outside and colder. When I woke up this morning it was chilly, but now dawn is approaching and it getting colder. From where I'm setting, at my computer, I can look out my living room window and watch the sky change colors as the sun nears the eastern horizon.
Yesterday was cold when I got up, so I turned the heat on. Then last night before going to bed I turned the temperature down so the heat wouldn't come on in the night. It didn't get too cold last night, but this morning I turned the temperature up to 65 degrees. I don't want it any higher then that, if the thermostat is set at 65 then the heat will go off when the temperature in the house gets to 70 degrees.
I have to be at work by 8:30 or 9:00 AM, but 8:00 AM I can get to work on time. Even walking I can get to work on time. My car is setting in my driveway, not running. I think I'm going to have to get another car because the engine in this one is damaged. However, I'll worry about that at the end of November. In the mean time, I'll just buy a 30-day bus pass. The only problem is walking to the bus stop, all of which are at leas 1/2 mile away.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
I'm back
I'm back after a couple of days of not posting. I just finished downloading three days worth of e-mail, which I'm going to have to read. However, I won't get to it tonight.
I'm tired and I think the main reason is that I complain too much. I complain about the pain in my knee and it gets worse. I complain about being tired and it gets worse. I complain about not having any money and it gets worse. I'm going to stop complaining and I think everything will get better. I'm going to try it for a few days and see what happens.
My car is back in my driveway and it's still not running. However, walking is getting to be interesting. I'm going to have to get a 30 day bus pass because it's getting too expensive to pay the daily price.
I'm tired so I'm posting this and going to bed. Good night all.
I'm tired and I think the main reason is that I complain too much. I complain about the pain in my knee and it gets worse. I complain about being tired and it gets worse. I complain about not having any money and it gets worse. I'm going to stop complaining and I think everything will get better. I'm going to try it for a few days and see what happens.
My car is back in my driveway and it's still not running. However, walking is getting to be interesting. I'm going to have to get a 30 day bus pass because it's getting too expensive to pay the daily price.
I'm tired so I'm posting this and going to bed. Good night all.
Monday, November 03, 2008
I need to get organized
Kamál (Perfection), 19 Ilm (Knowledge), 165 B.E. – Monday, November 3, 2008 about 3:55 PM Pacific Time
Tomorrow Qudrat begins and I need to get organized. I have found it's easy to get things done when you have a car and gas in the take to take you home quickly. However, when you walk a mile to work and then back home again it takes a bit more time.
All right, so I've probably never been the most organized person in the world. Organization is not one of my strong points. However, in order to get anything achieved a person has to have a little organization. There was a time when I had a little organization, but lately it seems I don't have any. I think I need to take a different approach for one thing, I need to stop gripping and get organized.
I realized today on my way home from work how much I gripe. No to anyone else usually, but to myself. I don't know why I just realized this today, maybe it was because the walk was easier. It wasn't any shorter, but it was easier. Perhaps I'm getting used to the walk and I now have time to listen to my thoughts.
I thank that is a part of transformation, learning to listen to ones thoughts and actually consider what you are saying to yourself. Now all I have to do is take one step at a time and do a little each day. I don't know what I'm going to do about getting organized tomorrow, since I will spend the day working at the polls. Perhaps take notebook with me and write down the areas I need to focus on.
Tomorrow Qudrat begins and I need to get organized. I have found it's easy to get things done when you have a car and gas in the take to take you home quickly. However, when you walk a mile to work and then back home again it takes a bit more time.
All right, so I've probably never been the most organized person in the world. Organization is not one of my strong points. However, in order to get anything achieved a person has to have a little organization. There was a time when I had a little organization, but lately it seems I don't have any. I think I need to take a different approach for one thing, I need to stop gripping and get organized.
I realized today on my way home from work how much I gripe. No to anyone else usually, but to myself. I don't know why I just realized this today, maybe it was because the walk was easier. It wasn't any shorter, but it was easier. Perhaps I'm getting used to the walk and I now have time to listen to my thoughts.
I thank that is a part of transformation, learning to listen to ones thoughts and actually consider what you are saying to yourself. Now all I have to do is take one step at a time and do a little each day. I don't know what I'm going to do about getting organized tomorrow, since I will spend the day working at the polls. Perhaps take notebook with me and write down the areas I need to focus on.
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Time Fell Back
Jamál (Beauty), 18 Ilm (Knowledge), 165 B.E. – Sunday, November 2, 2008 about 7:54 AM Pacific Time
Time fell back and I didn't set the clocks back until about 4:35 AM. I was up at 2:00 AM, but I didn't set the clocks back. I slept on the love seat last night because I was too miserable to go to my bed. I woke up feeling better, but I was still tired so I went to my bed. I slept a little while and got up about 3 something.
When I got up I ran SpyBot, which I had to update because I hadn't ran it in a couple of months or so. I know I should run it about once a week, but I don't always do that. Anyway while it was running I made coffee and set the clocks back. Actually, I should say clock because the only clock (other then the one on my computer) in the house working is the one on the dinning room table.
I have a wall clock I have to get batteries for and another electric clock I have to plug in and set. The electric clock I'll plug in this week, I'm putting it in Mom's room on her night stand. The wall clock will go in either the living room or the dining room. I'll move the clocking on the table to my room. I still have to get backup batteries for the two clocks.
I'm glad that daylight savings time has ended for the year. The problem is that my times sense is going to be messed up for a few days because I'll think it's later in the day then it is. Oh well, I'll eventually get things straight, so there isn't any use worrying about a smell matter like my sense of time.
Time fell back and I didn't set the clocks back until about 4:35 AM. I was up at 2:00 AM, but I didn't set the clocks back. I slept on the love seat last night because I was too miserable to go to my bed. I woke up feeling better, but I was still tired so I went to my bed. I slept a little while and got up about 3 something.
When I got up I ran SpyBot, which I had to update because I hadn't ran it in a couple of months or so. I know I should run it about once a week, but I don't always do that. Anyway while it was running I made coffee and set the clocks back. Actually, I should say clock because the only clock (other then the one on my computer) in the house working is the one on the dinning room table.
I have a wall clock I have to get batteries for and another electric clock I have to plug in and set. The electric clock I'll plug in this week, I'm putting it in Mom's room on her night stand. The wall clock will go in either the living room or the dining room. I'll move the clocking on the table to my room. I still have to get backup batteries for the two clocks.
I'm glad that daylight savings time has ended for the year. The problem is that my times sense is going to be messed up for a few days because I'll think it's later in the day then it is. Oh well, I'll eventually get things straight, so there isn't any use worrying about a smell matter like my sense of time.
Saturday, November 01, 2008
November has arrived
Jalál (Glory), 17 Ilm (Knowledge), 165 B.E. – Saturday, November 1, 2008 about 3:07 PM Pacific Time
November has arrived. I've began my NaNoWriMo novel. The day started out a bit odd and I had a "senior moment" when I was logging into a website. I forgot the answers to the security questions, which means I'm lock out for at least today. I was going to pay a bill using the site, since I was locked out of the website I attempted to use the phone payment. I put in the routing number of the bank and pressed the pound sign and got cut off, twice. Anyway, now I have to call their customer service or bill paying number Monday and see if I inadvertently made two payments.
Since there is nothing I can do about that bill, I'll worry about it Monday. This weekend I'm going to work on my novel and pray. So far today, I've written approximately 1,321 and the daily goal is 1,667 words. I'm going to have to go plug the porch light in before it gets dark. I unplugged it last night so we wouldn't get any Trick or Treater's.
It's cloudy outside and it looks dreary. It's not cold, actually the day feels sort of weird. That's the only way I can explain it. I don't know what the problem is maybe it has to do with the fact that I spent most of the day out yesterday riding city buses. Anyway, I'm going to take it easy the rest of the day and finish the novel prologue I'm working on.
November has arrived. I've began my NaNoWriMo novel. The day started out a bit odd and I had a "senior moment" when I was logging into a website. I forgot the answers to the security questions, which means I'm lock out for at least today. I was going to pay a bill using the site, since I was locked out of the website I attempted to use the phone payment. I put in the routing number of the bank and pressed the pound sign and got cut off, twice. Anyway, now I have to call their customer service or bill paying number Monday and see if I inadvertently made two payments.
Since there is nothing I can do about that bill, I'll worry about it Monday. This weekend I'm going to work on my novel and pray. So far today, I've written approximately 1,321 and the daily goal is 1,667 words. I'm going to have to go plug the porch light in before it gets dark. I unplugged it last night so we wouldn't get any Trick or Treater's.
It's cloudy outside and it looks dreary. It's not cold, actually the day feels sort of weird. That's the only way I can explain it. I don't know what the problem is maybe it has to do with the fact that I spent most of the day out yesterday riding city buses. Anyway, I'm going to take it easy the rest of the day and finish the novel prologue I'm working on.
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