Jalál (Glory), 12 Sultán (Sovereignty), 166 BE – Saturday, January 30, 2010 about 2:24 PM Pacific Time
I know today isn't the last day of January, but I have to go to the laundromat tomorrow so I'm going to review January today. Las Vegas had more rain in January 2010 then in all 2009, as a result my car is clean on the outside. It rained so much in January that it washed all the dirt off my car, now the only thing I have left to do is clean the inside.
Numerous other interesting thins that happened during January. Last night was the Night of the Wolf Moon, the first full moon of the year. I went outside and looked up at the beautiful moon as it shown brightly through thin high clouds. I also saw Mars to the left of the moon.
In January, my mother's meds went up $3.00, the security payment down $3.00 and no they don't even out because Mom takes more then one prescription. Fortunately, my medication didn't go up, but now my mother pays more for her medication then I pay for mine. This is an interesting phenomenon because Mom has health insurance and I don't. My mother now pays $6.00 for her medication and I still pay $4.00 for mine.
On Wednesday, January 27, I renewed my car tag. After I got the smog test, I went to the DMV and used on of their kiosk, which accept debit cards, to renew my tag. It may be a little more difficult next year because on January 28, the DMV started asking for proof of insurance when you renew your tag. I have proof of insurance, but I didn't take it in with me on the 27th because it wasn't necessary.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
A Beautiful Late Winter day in Las Vegas
Istiqlál (Independence), 11 Sultán (Sovereignty), 166 BE – Friday, January 29, 2010 about 8:11 AM Pacific Time
A beautiful late
Winter day in Las Vegas
A nightingale sings
I know spring is on the way because I heard a nightingale this morning. I'm sure the bird I heard was a nightingale. I didn't see it because I think it was setting in the neighbors oak tree. The morning is chilly, with a few clouds in the sky. It's a beautiful day, the sun is shining and the birds are singing.
Life is good today
I heard a nightingale sing
A good beginning
A beautiful late
Winter day in Las Vegas
A nightingale sings
I know spring is on the way because I heard a nightingale this morning. I'm sure the bird I heard was a nightingale. I didn't see it because I think it was setting in the neighbors oak tree. The morning is chilly, with a few clouds in the sky. It's a beautiful day, the sun is shining and the birds are singing.
Life is good today
I heard a nightingale sing
A good beginning
Thursday, January 28, 2010
A Busy Thankful Thursday
Istijlál (Majesty), 10 Sultán (Sovereignty), 166 BE Thursday, January 28, 2010 about 7:11 AM Pacific Time
This morning I generated a longer disclosure policy for Poet 999's Thoughts about Writing and Other Stuff and made it a blog entry. This is the second time in two days I've worked on the disclosure policy for that blog.
Yesterday, I rewrote the description of the blog so that a short version of the disclosure policy in in the description. I may end up placing the disclosure policy on a separate page of the blog, but for today I'm leaving it the way I've posted the policy.
I made an entry in Writing My Spiritual Journey journal. I'm also working on my gratitude journal entry. So far this morning, I've found four things to be thankful today. One of those gratitude items, of course, was coffee. Coffee is always one of the entries in my gratitude journal.
I still have to go to the store this morning and put the date sticker on my tag. I got the sticker yesterday, but it was raining so I decided to wait until this morning to put it on the tag.
This morning I generated a longer disclosure policy for Poet 999's Thoughts about Writing and Other Stuff and made it a blog entry. This is the second time in two days I've worked on the disclosure policy for that blog.
Yesterday, I rewrote the description of the blog so that a short version of the disclosure policy in in the description. I may end up placing the disclosure policy on a separate page of the blog, but for today I'm leaving it the way I've posted the policy.
I made an entry in Writing My Spiritual Journey journal. I'm also working on my gratitude journal entry. So far this morning, I've found four things to be thankful today. One of those gratitude items, of course, was coffee. Coffee is always one of the entries in my gratitude journal.
I still have to go to the store this morning and put the date sticker on my tag. I got the sticker yesterday, but it was raining so I decided to wait until this morning to put it on the tag.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
It finally stopped raining
It stopped raining after I came home. I didn't encounter any flooded streets, but I did see a few overflowing drains. I think the problem in those cases concerned trash clogging the sewer entrances. People throw trash out the windows of their cars never thinking that the stuff they throw into the street clogs the drains and cause the streets to flood.
Most of the problems with overflowing drains occur in the right lanes close to the curbs. Still it can cause problems especially if a car's breaks get wet. I heard some odd noises from my car when I put the breaks on a couple of times, but the breaks worked. I'll have to all my mechanic and asked him what he thinks.
Even when it rains
Las Vegas is beautiful
No one stops driving
Most of the problems with overflowing drains occur in the right lanes close to the curbs. Still it can cause problems especially if a car's breaks get wet. I heard some odd noises from my car when I put the breaks on a couple of times, but the breaks worked. I'll have to all my mechanic and asked him what he thinks.
Even when it rains
Las Vegas is beautiful
No one stops driving
Raining again in Las Vegas
‘Idál (Justice), 9 Sultán (Sovereignty), 166 BE – Wednesday, January 27, 2010 about 8:45 AM Pacific Time
So far, in January, it's rained more in Las Vegas then in all 2009. It's raining again today, a cold winter rain is falling across most of the city. According to the weather report, which arrived this morning in my e-mail box, it's supposed to clear sometime today.
I have business to transact today and it's still raining. I'm going to have to drive in the rain because it doesn't look like it's clearing up anytime soon. I only have three or four places to go today; it's going to take me all day to get everything accomplished.
No use griping because I couldn't do anything before my check came in. The money was deposited in my account this morning, so I'm going to have to do everything except the laundry today. I can put the laundry off until Thursday or Friday.
So far, in January, it's rained more in Las Vegas then in all 2009. It's raining again today, a cold winter rain is falling across most of the city. According to the weather report, which arrived this morning in my e-mail box, it's supposed to clear sometime today.
I have business to transact today and it's still raining. I'm going to have to drive in the rain because it doesn't look like it's clearing up anytime soon. I only have three or four places to go today; it's going to take me all day to get everything accomplished.
No use griping because I couldn't do anything before my check came in. The money was deposited in my account this morning, so I'm going to have to do everything except the laundry today. I can put the laundry off until Thursday or Friday.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
A Variable Day in Las Vegas
Fidál (Grace), 8 Sultán (Sovereignty), 166 BE – Tuesday, January 26, 2010 about 10:35 AM Pacific Time
The bright blue cloudless day is turning into a dull gray cloudy day. The temperature outside the house is approximately 45 degrees, while the temperature in the house is 72 degrees. It isn't cold in the house, but I feel cold. I may have to go find a long sleeved shirt to put under the sweatshirt I'm wearing.
White clouds hide blue sky
Temperatures chill my blood and
I wish for summer
I have leftovers in the slow cooker heating so that we can have hot soup this afternoon. I hope the soup warms me up. I'm getting tired of winter and cold weather. We may not get as cold in Las Vegas as other cities in America, but it seems cold to me. I'm looking forward to spring and summer, to warmer weather.
The bright blue cloudless day is turning into a dull gray cloudy day. The temperature outside the house is approximately 45 degrees, while the temperature in the house is 72 degrees. It isn't cold in the house, but I feel cold. I may have to go find a long sleeved shirt to put under the sweatshirt I'm wearing.
White clouds hide blue sky
Temperatures chill my blood and
I wish for summer
I have leftovers in the slow cooker heating so that we can have hot soup this afternoon. I hope the soup warms me up. I'm getting tired of winter and cold weather. We may not get as cold in Las Vegas as other cities in America, but it seems cold to me. I'm looking forward to spring and summer, to warmer weather.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Fresh ground coffee in the morning
Kamál (Perfection), 7 Sultán (Sovereignty), 166 BE – Monday, January 25, 2010 about 2:45 PM Pacific Time
I ran out of coffee yesterday; therefore, I had to open the 12 oz. bag of Guatemala Mayan Lake Coffee beans this morning. I opened the bag and used my new coffee grinder to grind enough beans for two percolators of coffee. Mom and I drank I one 12-cup percolator of coffee, so I made another this afternoon. I still have two-thirds of the beans left in the bag and this will give me enough coffee for the next two or three days.
I did not notice that these were organically grown beans when I bought them. At the time I bought the coffee, the important information was the type of beans and that they were dark roast. My priorities concerning coffee beans have nothing to do with them being organically grown. I look at the name of the beans and the roast. When I buy coffee beans, I pick beans that appear exotic.
I prefer whole bean coffee; however, price usually dictates that I buy regular ground coffee. I buy the whole bean coffee as a backup for when I run out of coffee before a check arrives. This way I never run out of coffee.
I ran out of coffee yesterday; therefore, I had to open the 12 oz. bag of Guatemala Mayan Lake Coffee beans this morning. I opened the bag and used my new coffee grinder to grind enough beans for two percolators of coffee. Mom and I drank I one 12-cup percolator of coffee, so I made another this afternoon. I still have two-thirds of the beans left in the bag and this will give me enough coffee for the next two or three days.
I did not notice that these were organically grown beans when I bought them. At the time I bought the coffee, the important information was the type of beans and that they were dark roast. My priorities concerning coffee beans have nothing to do with them being organically grown. I look at the name of the beans and the roast. When I buy coffee beans, I pick beans that appear exotic.
I prefer whole bean coffee; however, price usually dictates that I buy regular ground coffee. I buy the whole bean coffee as a backup for when I run out of coffee before a check arrives. This way I never run out of coffee.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Another storm is headed for Las Vegas
Jamál (Beauty), 6 Sultán (Sovereignty), 166 BE – Sunday, January 24, 2010 about 4:19 PM Pacific Time
According to the weather report, which I receive in my e-mail box several times a day, another storm is headed toward Las Vegas. According to the e-mail, we can expect rain on Tuesday and Wednesday. The meteorologist says it won't be the same "intensity" as that we received last week. I hope not because I have business to transact on Wednesday and I don't relish driving in the rain. Unfortunately, I have no choice because I have to get the business accomplished on Wednesday.
I don't suppose that little poem we always said as children when we wanted to go out and play, but couldn't because it was raining too hard will help. I think the poem went something like this:
According to the weather report, which I receive in my e-mail box several times a day, another storm is headed toward Las Vegas. According to the e-mail, we can expect rain on Tuesday and Wednesday. The meteorologist says it won't be the same "intensity" as that we received last week. I hope not because I have business to transact on Wednesday and I don't relish driving in the rain. Unfortunately, I have no choice because I have to get the business accomplished on Wednesday.
I don't suppose that little poem we always said as children when we wanted to go out and play, but couldn't because it was raining too hard will help. I think the poem went something like this:
"Rain, rain go away
come again some other day
little [child puts first name here] wants to play."
That poem didn't help when I said it as a child because it didn't stop the rain anyway. I'm just going to have to deal with the rain on Wednesday. Before I leave my driveway, I'll say a prayer of protection. I'll also plan my route, if I work it right I may be able to get all my business done in one or two locations. I'll do only what is necessary on Wednesday and leave anything else until Thursday or Friday.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
I made Jell-O Salad this morning
Jalál (Glory), 5 Sultán (Sovereignty), 166 BE – Saturday, January 23, 2010 about 9:14 AM Pacific Time
I had two boxes of Jell-O (Strawberry and Black Cherry) and two cans of mixed fruit in the cupboard. I made hot water in the drip coffee maker and then mixed the boxes of Jell-O together. Next I opened both cans of fruit and put them in the dish of Jell-O. I am now waiting for it to set.
I don't think I put too much liquid, but I'm not going to worry about it. When I make this specific salad my problem is not enough liquid. I measure as best I can with the equipment I have. The only measuring instrument I can find is the glass cup that holds four cups.
I had two boxes of Jell-O (Strawberry and Black Cherry) and two cans of mixed fruit in the cupboard. I made hot water in the drip coffee maker and then mixed the boxes of Jell-O together. Next I opened both cans of fruit and put them in the dish of Jell-O. I am now waiting for it to set.
I don't think I put too much liquid, but I'm not going to worry about it. When I make this specific salad my problem is not enough liquid. I measure as best I can with the equipment I have. The only measuring instrument I can find is the glass cup that holds four cups.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Medication cost have doubled
Istiqlál (Independence), 4 Sultán (Sovereignty), 166 BE – Friday, January 22, 2010 about 9:17 AM Pacific Time
It's a New Year and medication cost have double, at least in our house. Mom has two prescriptions waiting at the pharmacy, but we only have enough in the bank accounts for one. I called the pharmacy to inquire about the waiting prescriptions and get the price. Between our two bank accounts there is enough to pay for one prescription.
Today I will go to the pharmacy and get the Galantamine. At this point, that is the most important of the two because she is complete out of those tablets. The other prescription, which is Spironolactone, she has two tablet left. That takes care of Saturday and Sunday, however, since my check does not arrive until Wednesday, there is a problem.
I have some aluminum cans in my trunk I can sell, but that will not bring enough for the prescription. I am putting the situation into God's hands because at this point I cannot find a solution by myself.
It's a New Year and medication cost have double, at least in our house. Mom has two prescriptions waiting at the pharmacy, but we only have enough in the bank accounts for one. I called the pharmacy to inquire about the waiting prescriptions and get the price. Between our two bank accounts there is enough to pay for one prescription.
Today I will go to the pharmacy and get the Galantamine. At this point, that is the most important of the two because she is complete out of those tablets. The other prescription, which is Spironolactone, she has two tablet left. That takes care of Saturday and Sunday, however, since my check does not arrive until Wednesday, there is a problem.
I have some aluminum cans in my trunk I can sell, but that will not bring enough for the prescription. I am putting the situation into God's hands because at this point I cannot find a solution by myself.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Lima Bean soup is on the menu today
Istijlál (Majesty), 3 Sultán (Sovereignty), 166 BE – Thursday, January 21, 2010 about 8:43 AM Pacific Time
It's rainy and cold. All right, probably not as cold as it feels to me, it's still soup weather. I'm making Lima bean soup so far the recipe is eight cups of water, 1 package frozen Lima beans, three cloves of garlic cut into small pieces and 1 small onion diced. After the Lima beans are done, I'm adding 2 cans of carrots, 1 can of dices tomatoes, and 1 can of sliced potatoes.
I'm doing a lot of cooking from scratch. I know that opening a can of veggies isn't the traditional definition of "scratch cooking", but it's cooking from scratch for me. I use what I have in the house, especially when it's raining because I don't like to drive in the rain like it is this morning.
It's rainy and cold. All right, probably not as cold as it feels to me, it's still soup weather. I'm making Lima bean soup so far the recipe is eight cups of water, 1 package frozen Lima beans, three cloves of garlic cut into small pieces and 1 small onion diced. After the Lima beans are done, I'm adding 2 cans of carrots, 1 can of dices tomatoes, and 1 can of sliced potatoes.
I'm doing a lot of cooking from scratch. I know that opening a can of veggies isn't the traditional definition of "scratch cooking", but it's cooking from scratch for me. I use what I have in the house, especially when it's raining because I don't like to drive in the rain like it is this morning.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
A Foggy Morning in Las Vegas
‘Idál (Justice), 2 Sultán (Sovereignty), 166 BE – Wednesday, January 20, 2010 about 9:50 AM Pacific Time
I woke up to fog this morning. We don't get a lot of fog in Las Vegas, but there was predawn fog this morning. When I rolled the trashcan to the curb, I walked through a light fog. The fog wasn't so thick that I couldn't see what I was doing or where I was going. It was enough to conceal the sharp edges of roofs.
I woke up to fog this morning. We don't get a lot of fog in Las Vegas, but there was predawn fog this morning. When I rolled the trashcan to the curb, I walked through a light fog. The fog wasn't so thick that I couldn't see what I was doing or where I was going. It was enough to conceal the sharp edges of roofs.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
It rained last night
Fidál (Grace), 1 Sultán (Sovereignty), 166 BE – Tuesday, January 19, 2010 about 10:41 AM Pacific Time
Last night cold rain fell
and when it touched my bare hands
sent chills up my spine.
I don't enjoy late winter rain because it's so cold. When rain touches my bare hands in wintertime I get chills. There are three more winter storms headed for Las Vegas, which means a week of rain and cold in the valley. The storms will bring snow to the mountains.
I haven't visited the mountains in several years. I probably won't visit them any time soon, especially if it's snowing up there. I don't have chains for my tires and that's what a person needs to drive up to the mountains in winter.
Last night cold rain fell
and when it touched my bare hands
sent chills up my spine.
I don't enjoy late winter rain because it's so cold. When rain touches my bare hands in wintertime I get chills. There are three more winter storms headed for Las Vegas, which means a week of rain and cold in the valley. The storms will bring snow to the mountains.
I haven't visited the mountains in several years. I probably won't visit them any time soon, especially if it's snowing up there. I don't have chains for my tires and that's what a person needs to drive up to the mountains in winter.
Monday, January 18, 2010
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Kamál (Perfection), 19 Sharaf (Honor), 166 BE – Monday, January 18, 2010 about 7:14 AM Pacific Time
Today is the observance of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Today is a national holiday. On every national holiday the neighbor's on the corner across the street fly the American flag. Normally, I look out my living room window and see the flag waving in their yard. This morning, when I went out to get my newspaper, I saw them put the flag up.
It was an inspiring sight to see my neighbors put their flag up before the left for the day. All day the flag will be their, giving inspiration to anyone walking or driving by the house. All day the American flag will give inspiration to the neighbors, just as Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired a generation of Americans to work for equality.
Today is the observance of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Today is a national holiday. On every national holiday the neighbor's on the corner across the street fly the American flag. Normally, I look out my living room window and see the flag waving in their yard. This morning, when I went out to get my newspaper, I saw them put the flag up.
It was an inspiring sight to see my neighbors put their flag up before the left for the day. All day the flag will be their, giving inspiration to anyone walking or driving by the house. All day the American flag will give inspiration to the neighbors, just as Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired a generation of Americans to work for equality.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
A Winter Storm Watch in Las Vegas
Jamál (Beauty), 18 Sharaf (Honor), 166 BE – Sunday, January 17, 2010 about 1:41 PM Pacific Time
A winter storm watch in the mountains is forecasts beginning Monday morning and ending Tuesday morning. In addition, the valley will get rain this week. It's the fault of El Nino and the jet stream. I'm looking forward to watching the rain, but I'm not looking forward to driving in the rain.
I have two appointments next week, one is on Wednesday for a heart scan and the other is on Friday for an ultrasound of my left breast. I'm not sure there is anything to worry about in either case, but at my age they are necessary.
A winter storm watch in the mountains is forecasts beginning Monday morning and ending Tuesday morning. In addition, the valley will get rain this week. It's the fault of El Nino and the jet stream. I'm looking forward to watching the rain, but I'm not looking forward to driving in the rain.
I have two appointments next week, one is on Wednesday for a heart scan and the other is on Friday for an ultrasound of my left breast. I'm not sure there is anything to worry about in either case, but at my age they are necessary.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
At the end of the week in Las Vegas
Jalál (Glory), 17 Sharaf (Honor), 166 BE – Saturday, January 16, 2010 about 1:05 PM Pacific Time
It's the end of the week, there is a cloud cover and I have soup in the slow cooker. I've decided to have leftovers this weekend because I had two bowl in the refrigerator and two in the freezer. I used the leftovers in the fridge to make the soup today. Tomorrow I will use one of the bowls in the freezer for soup.
I'm tired of the clouds. I'm tired of winter. I'm tired of being cold. All right, it isn't as cold in Las Vegas as in some parts of the country, but I'm still cold. I get this feeling every year in mid January and when I feel this way the only thing that warms me up is soup. That's why I'm having soup this weekend.
The soup is good, but it still needs something. I think I'll go to the store this afternoon to buy bread and crackers. I think the crackers are what the soup needs; soup just isn't soup without crackers. This belief comes from my childhood, when my grandmother made soup, she served crackers with the soup.
It's the end of the week, there is a cloud cover and I have soup in the slow cooker. I've decided to have leftovers this weekend because I had two bowl in the refrigerator and two in the freezer. I used the leftovers in the fridge to make the soup today. Tomorrow I will use one of the bowls in the freezer for soup.
I'm tired of the clouds. I'm tired of winter. I'm tired of being cold. All right, it isn't as cold in Las Vegas as in some parts of the country, but I'm still cold. I get this feeling every year in mid January and when I feel this way the only thing that warms me up is soup. That's why I'm having soup this weekend.
The soup is good, but it still needs something. I think I'll go to the store this afternoon to buy bread and crackers. I think the crackers are what the soup needs; soup just isn't soup without crackers. This belief comes from my childhood, when my grandmother made soup, she served crackers with the soup.
Friday, January 15, 2010
I have a remote control for my alarm system
Istiqlál (Independence), 16 Sharaf (Honor), 166 BE – Friday, January 15, 2010 about 3:37 PM Pacific Time
The remote arrived yesterday; I called the company today and programmed the remote to my system. I got the remote because it makes it easier to turn the system on when I leave the house. I can use the remote to turn the system on and off from the car or my front stoop. I would encourage anyone who has an alarm system to get a remote control to turn the system on or off when the leaving or returning home.
It's more convenient to turn the system on or off from the car then getting everyone out of the house and then going back in to turn the alarm on. True one pays for convenience, but the cost of the remote is minimal compared to the going back into the house to turn the system on.
The remote arrived yesterday; I called the company today and programmed the remote to my system. I got the remote because it makes it easier to turn the system on when I leave the house. I can use the remote to turn the system on and off from the car or my front stoop. I would encourage anyone who has an alarm system to get a remote control to turn the system on or off when the leaving or returning home.
It's more convenient to turn the system on or off from the car then getting everyone out of the house and then going back in to turn the alarm on. True one pays for convenience, but the cost of the remote is minimal compared to the going back into the house to turn the system on.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
2010 the End of a Decade
Istijlál (Majesty), 15 Sharaf (Honor), 166 BE – Thursday, January 14, 2010 about 11:14 AM Pacific Time
The year 2010, is the end of the first decade of the Twenty-First Century. I know this is only January and the year has just begun, but when December rolls around all of us will wonder where the year and the decade went. On December 31, 2010, we will watch the ball descend in Time Square and ask ourselves, what happened to the last ten years.
Another New Year
time is a ball descending
lighting the decade.
So help make this year special. Make 2010 the year you do something for someone else. Give a special gift to your beloved on Valentine's Day (February 14). On the first day of spring, which I believe falls on March 20 this year, plant a tree or do something else the planet. Make 2010 a special year for someone else.
The year 2010, is the end of the first decade of the Twenty-First Century. I know this is only January and the year has just begun, but when December rolls around all of us will wonder where the year and the decade went. On December 31, 2010, we will watch the ball descend in Time Square and ask ourselves, what happened to the last ten years.
Another New Year
time is a ball descending
lighting the decade.
So help make this year special. Make 2010 the year you do something for someone else. Give a special gift to your beloved on Valentine's Day (February 14). On the first day of spring, which I believe falls on March 20 this year, plant a tree or do something else the planet. Make 2010 a special year for someone else.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
I miss summer
‘Idál (Justice), 14 Sharaf (Honor), 166 BE – Wednesday, January 13, 2010 about 3:44 PM Pacific Time
I miss summertime
the long hot days pass slowly
into the short nights.
The morning was cloudy and this afternoon the clouds have returned. I'm chilly, I can't put on enough cloths to keep me warm. There is no snow in the Las Vegas valley, I don't know about Mount Charleston because I didn't look at the mountain when I rolled my trashcan to the curb this morning.
As I get older
winter temperatures become
colder chillier.
I remember winter in Oklahoma; it didn't seem as cold then. Of course, I was a child and children don't notice the cold as much. Perhaps it's because I'm older that winter temperatures seem colder. I don't think the temperatures here in Las Vegas are colder then they were in Oklahoma, we don't get as much snow in the winter, still I notice the temperature more.
I miss summertime
the long hot days pass slowly
into the short nights.
The morning was cloudy and this afternoon the clouds have returned. I'm chilly, I can't put on enough cloths to keep me warm. There is no snow in the Las Vegas valley, I don't know about Mount Charleston because I didn't look at the mountain when I rolled my trashcan to the curb this morning.
As I get older
winter temperatures become
colder chillier.
I remember winter in Oklahoma; it didn't seem as cold then. Of course, I was a child and children don't notice the cold as much. Perhaps it's because I'm older that winter temperatures seem colder. I don't think the temperatures here in Las Vegas are colder then they were in Oklahoma, we don't get as much snow in the winter, still I notice the temperature more.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Scheduling a virus check
Jamál (Beauty), 11 Sharaf (Honor), 166 BE – Sunday, January 10, 2010 about 9:25 AM Pacific Time
I scheduled my virus scan to run at 10:00 AM this morning. I figured to get at least two hours of work accomplished before the scan executed. This morning's interruptions prevented accomplishing two hours work. I'm lucky to get an hour of uninterrupted work any more, but there isn't anything I can do about the interruptions. The circumstances are such that they will continue and probably increase.
The virus scan takes about four hours to run. I figured on doing housework while the scan ran and then get back to working online. I will get some housework done, but it won't be uninterrupted and it won't be four hours of housework. I'll accomplish what I can today and tomorrow do some more.
Fortunately, I don't have any appointments this week. I have to pick up some prescriptions for my mother and me. I'll call those prescriptions in today and pick them up tomorrow afternoon. After that, I have to get the car smogged so I can get the tag when my check hits the bank on January 27. The tag is due on the 27th, I hate waiting that long to do it, but I'll be lucky to scrape the money together for a smog check. Life is becoming extremely interesting and I could use a vacation.
I scheduled my virus scan to run at 10:00 AM this morning. I figured to get at least two hours of work accomplished before the scan executed. This morning's interruptions prevented accomplishing two hours work. I'm lucky to get an hour of uninterrupted work any more, but there isn't anything I can do about the interruptions. The circumstances are such that they will continue and probably increase.
The virus scan takes about four hours to run. I figured on doing housework while the scan ran and then get back to working online. I will get some housework done, but it won't be uninterrupted and it won't be four hours of housework. I'll accomplish what I can today and tomorrow do some more.
Fortunately, I don't have any appointments this week. I have to pick up some prescriptions for my mother and me. I'll call those prescriptions in today and pick them up tomorrow afternoon. After that, I have to get the car smogged so I can get the tag when my check hits the bank on January 27. The tag is due on the 27th, I hate waiting that long to do it, but I'll be lucky to scrape the money together for a smog check. Life is becoming extremely interesting and I could use a vacation.
Saturday, January 09, 2010
Spanish rice is on the menu today
Jalál (Glory), 10 Sharaf (Honor), 166 BE – Saturday, January 09, 2010 about 10:43 AM Pacific Time
Grandma Newland made Spanish rice. Grandma's recipe was a little different then the recipe I use. Grandma made it with rice, ground beef, and tomato sauce. I make my recipe with rice, salsa seasoning, ground beef, and Salsa Verde (green salsa).
I cook the rice first by mixing the salsa seasoning in the water with a little vegetable oil. After the rice is done, then I cook the ground beef. The last thing I do is mix the rice and ground beef together with the Salsa Verde. You let that heat for a few minutes and the Spanish rice is ready to eat.
Grandma Newland made Spanish rice. Grandma's recipe was a little different then the recipe I use. Grandma made it with rice, ground beef, and tomato sauce. I make my recipe with rice, salsa seasoning, ground beef, and Salsa Verde (green salsa).
I cook the rice first by mixing the salsa seasoning in the water with a little vegetable oil. After the rice is done, then I cook the ground beef. The last thing I do is mix the rice and ground beef together with the Salsa Verde. You let that heat for a few minutes and the Spanish rice is ready to eat.
Friday, January 08, 2010
On a cloudy Friday Afternoon
Istiqlál (Independence), 9 Sharaf (Honor), 166 BE – Friday, January 08, 2010 about 3:50 PM Pacific Time
On a cloudy Friday afternoon in Las Vegas,
I remember watching
Elvis Aaron Presley on the Ed Sullivan Show.
On January 8, 2010
Elvis Presley's 75th birthday,
I remember going to the movies
and watching Elvis perform.
On a cloudy afternoon,
I remember falling in love
with the King,
I remember that every girl I knew
was in love with Elvis,
we were all in love with the King.
Life is interesting. I remember seeing Elvis on T.V. I remember seeing him on the movie screen. I smile at these memories because they are pleasant. I enjoy the memories of Elvis. Now on a cloudy Friday afternoon in Las Vegas, I sit at my computer and remember Elvis Presley.
On a cloudy Friday afternoon in Las Vegas,
I remember watching
Elvis Aaron Presley on the Ed Sullivan Show.
On January 8, 2010
Elvis Presley's 75th birthday,
I remember going to the movies
and watching Elvis perform.
On a cloudy afternoon,
I remember falling in love
with the King,
I remember that every girl I knew
was in love with Elvis,
we were all in love with the King.
Life is interesting. I remember seeing Elvis on T.V. I remember seeing him on the movie screen. I smile at these memories because they are pleasant. I enjoy the memories of Elvis. Now on a cloudy Friday afternoon in Las Vegas, I sit at my computer and remember Elvis Presley.
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Midweek sunset in Las Vegas
‘Idál (Justice), 7 Sharaf (Honor), 166 BE – Wednesday, January 06, 2010 about Sunset Pacific Time
I am sitting at my computer looking out my living room window. The setting sun transformed the hazy clouds into pastel fire. The day is ending and the western sky is burning bright with the beauty of evening.
Sunset is a spiritual time of day because it is time to reflect on the days events. It is time to bring myself to account. It is time to answer the hard questions. It is time to take a deep breath and say thank you for getting safely through the day.
Evening's burning joy
remembering some one's smile
whispering thank you.
Today my mother and I picked up four bags of food, two bags for each of us. We brought them home and I helped unpack them. I took out the peanut butter and my mother smiled. Mom likes peanut butter sandwiches. I like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
I am sitting at my computer looking out my living room window. The setting sun transformed the hazy clouds into pastel fire. The day is ending and the western sky is burning bright with the beauty of evening.
Sunset is a spiritual time of day because it is time to reflect on the days events. It is time to bring myself to account. It is time to answer the hard questions. It is time to take a deep breath and say thank you for getting safely through the day.
Evening's burning joy
remembering some one's smile
whispering thank you.
Today my mother and I picked up four bags of food, two bags for each of us. We brought them home and I helped unpack them. I took out the peanut butter and my mother smiled. Mom likes peanut butter sandwiches. I like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Five days into the New Year of 2010
Fidál (Grace), 6 Sharaf (Honor), 166 BE – Tuesday, January 05, 2010 about 3:30 PM Pacific Time
Five days into twenty-ten and the sun sets a little later each day. In Las Vegas, the temperatures are in the forties and fifties. I have a new electric can opener in the house, so I do not have to use a manual can opener any more. I have a new corded telephone on order and expect it to arrive in ten to fifteen business days.
I went to see the breast specialist yesterday, I am waiting for someone to call me back about an ultrasound appointment. I will wait until tomorrow to call about again about the appointment. In the meantime, I have work here at home to keep my mind occupied. If I keep my mind busy then I do not worry.
Five days into twenty-ten and the sun sets a little later each day. In Las Vegas, the temperatures are in the forties and fifties. I have a new electric can opener in the house, so I do not have to use a manual can opener any more. I have a new corded telephone on order and expect it to arrive in ten to fifteen business days.
I went to see the breast specialist yesterday, I am waiting for someone to call me back about an ultrasound appointment. I will wait until tomorrow to call about again about the appointment. In the meantime, I have work here at home to keep my mind occupied. If I keep my mind busy then I do not worry.
Monday, January 04, 2010
My doctor’s appointment is today
Kamál (Perfection), 5 Sharaf (Honor), 166 BE – Monday, January 04, 2010 about 9:21 AM Pacific Time
My appointment with the breast specialist is at 12:30 PM today. I am concerned about the lump in my breast, but I cannot do anything about it until after I see the specialist. The specialist may want more tests or something else done.
Clouds in a blue sky
the sun shines on my garage:
Is the lump benign?
My appointment with the breast specialist is at 12:30 PM today. I am concerned about the lump in my breast, but I cannot do anything about it until after I see the specialist. The specialist may want more tests or something else done.
Clouds in a blue sky
the sun shines on my garage:
Is the lump benign?
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Three Days into 2010
Three days into 2010 and I still haven't decided what to write in the "Dear Me" contest on writing.com. I'm supposed to write a letter to myself about my writing goals for 2010. One of the goals concerns word count, which I'm considering setting at 2,000 words a day. I think that will push me without getting frustrated if I don't make it everyday.
New Year and new goals
2010 and a fresh start
push myself each day
New Year and new goals
2010 and a fresh start
push myself each day
Friday, January 01, 2010
A New Year and a New Decade
Istiqlál (Independence), 2 Sharaf (Honor), 166 BE – Friday, January 01, 2010 about 1:10 PM Pacific Time
It's a New Year and a New Decade, all though I suspect technically the New Decade begins in 2011. However, I'm not going to argue about technicalities because there is enough arguing going on in the world.
A New Year is always filled with potential. New Year's Day is a good day to start resolutions because it gives a person a change for a new beginning. Everyone wants the New Year to be better then the old years, so they make resolutions.
Resolutions are great, but we have to remember that the resolutions are only as good as the effort made to achieve them. Resolutions are just goals stated at the beginning of a New Year. After the goals are stated then the work begins. Making the resolutions, the goals, a reality in one's life takes effort and determination.
It's a New Year and a New Decade, all though I suspect technically the New Decade begins in 2011. However, I'm not going to argue about technicalities because there is enough arguing going on in the world.
A New Year is always filled with potential. New Year's Day is a good day to start resolutions because it gives a person a change for a new beginning. Everyone wants the New Year to be better then the old years, so they make resolutions.
Resolutions are great, but we have to remember that the resolutions are only as good as the effort made to achieve them. Resolutions are just goals stated at the beginning of a New Year. After the goals are stated then the work begins. Making the resolutions, the goals, a reality in one's life takes effort and determination.
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