Istijlál (Majesty), 13 Asmá’ (Names), 167 BE – Wednesday, August 31, 2011 about 9:14 PM Pacific Time
Good-bye August
Hello September a month to remember
I am not sure where that poem is going. I may take the second line and write a poem about September 11. It was a traumatic day. It was a day that changed our lives. At that time, I was still working outside the house. I was running late and so did not turn of the television, as a result I did not find out about the Twin Towers until after I arrived at work.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
I found a great deodorizer for my car
Fidál (Grace), 11 Asmá’ (Names), 167 BE – Tuesday, August 30, 2011 about 11:45 AM Pacific Time
After I went to the laundromat the other day, I left the bottle of fabric softener sit in the car. I carried all three baskets in the house. I then went back to the car to roll up the windows and lock the doors. The fabric softener and laundry soap sit in the front seat on the passenger side, so I left them both sitting there. When I went back to the car, I could smell the fabric softener rather then my usual weird car smell. Perhaps I should buy a small bottle of fabric softener just to keep in my car.
After I went to the laundromat the other day, I left the bottle of fabric softener sit in the car. I carried all three baskets in the house. I then went back to the car to roll up the windows and lock the doors. The fabric softener and laundry soap sit in the front seat on the passenger side, so I left them both sitting there. When I went back to the car, I could smell the fabric softener rather then my usual weird car smell. Perhaps I should buy a small bottle of fabric softener just to keep in my car.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
The Last Sunday in August
Jamál (Beauty), 9 Asmá’ (Names), 167 BE – Saturday-Sunday, August 28, 2011 about 9:25 AM Pacific Time
It is the last Sunday in August. Mom is sitting on the couch watching the CNN, the news about Tropical Storm Irene. We began watching the news on Friday evening or Saturday morning. We have watched the news about Irene all weekend. This week is busy because Monday and Tuesday I am planning to go to the laundromat. I have enough money this week to do all my laundry, with the exception of the winter blankets. Those I will take to the laundromat at the end of September.
It is the last Sunday in August. I have decided to fix homemade macaroni and cheese. This will last us a couple of day, I hope. Of course, we could eat the entire thing in one day. If that is the case, then I will fix spaghetti with meat sauce. I think I have a can of sauce in the cupboard. I am not attempting to fix homemade spaghetti sauce this week or even next week because I have to buy some ingredients.
It is the last Sunday in August. I am looking forward to September because dreading the coming month does not prevent September from arriving. It will be a busy month and an interesting month. It will not last long enough and I will not accomplish everything I want to accomplish. That is life.
It is the last Sunday in August. Mom is sitting on the couch watching the CNN, the news about Tropical Storm Irene. We began watching the news on Friday evening or Saturday morning. We have watched the news about Irene all weekend. This week is busy because Monday and Tuesday I am planning to go to the laundromat. I have enough money this week to do all my laundry, with the exception of the winter blankets. Those I will take to the laundromat at the end of September.
It is the last Sunday in August. I have decided to fix homemade macaroni and cheese. This will last us a couple of day, I hope. Of course, we could eat the entire thing in one day. If that is the case, then I will fix spaghetti with meat sauce. I think I have a can of sauce in the cupboard. I am not attempting to fix homemade spaghetti sauce this week or even next week because I have to buy some ingredients.
It is the last Sunday in August. I am looking forward to September because dreading the coming month does not prevent September from arriving. It will be a busy month and an interesting month. It will not last long enough and I will not accomplish everything I want to accomplish. That is life.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Keeping an eye on Hurricane Irene
Jalál (Glory), 8 Asmá’ (Names), 167 BE – Saturday, August 27, 2011 about 3:15 PM Pacific Time
I have watched CNN more today then for the past week. I am keeping an eye on Hurricane Irene. I am listening and watching where the Hurricane is going and where it has been. The reports of this hurricane fascinate me.
The coverage is detailed and interesting. I am 64 years old and I have never witnessed a storm this huge. I remember watching reports of the aftermaths of other hurricane, but I have never watched a report covering the movement of a storm along the coast.
I intend to leave the television on CNN the rest of the day. My mother is watching as well, but I am not sure how much of the report she understands. Mom seems to be content to watch and not comment on the events she is seeing. I am glad I have my computer in the living room near the television because I can listen to the events while I am working online.
I have watched CNN more today then for the past week. I am keeping an eye on Hurricane Irene. I am listening and watching where the Hurricane is going and where it has been. The reports of this hurricane fascinate me.
The coverage is detailed and interesting. I am 64 years old and I have never witnessed a storm this huge. I remember watching reports of the aftermaths of other hurricane, but I have never watched a report covering the movement of a storm along the coast.
I intend to leave the television on CNN the rest of the day. My mother is watching as well, but I am not sure how much of the report she understands. Mom seems to be content to watch and not comment on the events she is seeing. I am glad I have my computer in the living room near the television because I can listen to the events while I am working online.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Temperature Records broken in Las Vegas
Istijlál (Majesty), 6 Asmá’ (Names), 167 BE – Wednesday, August 24, 2011 about 8:30 PM Pacific Time
Today the temperature record was broken. The temperature outside got close to 110 degrees. I do not remember what the meteorologist said because I was dozing. My nap was a result of my morning shopping trip. I do my shopping in the morning because it is cooler, but the trip today wore me out.
I made three stops this morning, but I should have made only one or two. Driving across Las Vegas without a working air conditioner is tiring. I am cutting my stops down to one or two until the excessive heat warnings end.
Today the temperature record was broken. The temperature outside got close to 110 degrees. I do not remember what the meteorologist said because I was dozing. My nap was a result of my morning shopping trip. I do my shopping in the morning because it is cooler, but the trip today wore me out.
I made three stops this morning, but I should have made only one or two. Driving across Las Vegas without a working air conditioner is tiring. I am cutting my stops down to one or two until the excessive heat warnings end.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
My Mother’s Wardrobe
Fidál (Grace), 4 Asmá’ (Names), 167 BE – Tuesday, August 23, 2011 about 1:30 PM Pacific Time
I was looking for Mom a dress to wear and found she has many nice cloths that she does not wear any more. Some of them are dressy, but we do not go anywhere for her to wear them, so I am going to let her wear them to the daycare center. Mom enjoys wearing them and when she sees them she wants to put them on.
When she takes them off, I have to check them for stains. I also have to be careful when I wash them. I have to wash them in warm water and dry them on low heat. I do not mind that as long as Mom enjoys wearing them. The dresses fit her well, so I will start putting them out for her to wear once a week or so.
I can hang the cloths for Mom to wear on the back of the bathroom door. If I hang an outfit there each night then the next morning it will be out and ready for Mom after she gets her shower. Today, Mom wore a pink dress she was happy when she left the house to go to the daycare center. I think the color of her dress affected her mood because usually it takes her thirty minutes to calm down from receiving a shower. I will have to do a little research to see if color does affect the mood of an Alzheimer’s patient.
I was looking for Mom a dress to wear and found she has many nice cloths that she does not wear any more. Some of them are dressy, but we do not go anywhere for her to wear them, so I am going to let her wear them to the daycare center. Mom enjoys wearing them and when she sees them she wants to put them on.
When she takes them off, I have to check them for stains. I also have to be careful when I wash them. I have to wash them in warm water and dry them on low heat. I do not mind that as long as Mom enjoys wearing them. The dresses fit her well, so I will start putting them out for her to wear once a week or so.
I can hang the cloths for Mom to wear on the back of the bathroom door. If I hang an outfit there each night then the next morning it will be out and ready for Mom after she gets her shower. Today, Mom wore a pink dress she was happy when she left the house to go to the daycare center. I think the color of her dress affected her mood because usually it takes her thirty minutes to calm down from receiving a shower. I will have to do a little research to see if color does affect the mood of an Alzheimer’s patient.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Partly Cloudy in Las Vegas
Jamál (Beauty), 2 Asmá’ (Names), 167 BE – Sunday, August 21, 2011 about 4:30 PM Pacific Time
It is a beautiful partly cloudy summer day in Las Vegas. A gentle wind is blowing causing the limbs of the trees to wave. It is a nice day to go to a pool or out for a picnic. I wish I could take Mom for a picnic, but that is out of the question. I wish I could go on a picnic myself, which is equally out of the question.
In order to take Mom out, I need to have air conditioning in my car. When I go out by myself, I roll the window down so that it is not too hot in the car, but I cannot roll the windows down when Mom is in the car. Since I do not have a working air conditioner in the car, Mom and I will stay home on this beautiful summer afternoon.
It is a beautiful partly cloudy summer day in Las Vegas. A gentle wind is blowing causing the limbs of the trees to wave. It is a nice day to go to a pool or out for a picnic. I wish I could take Mom for a picnic, but that is out of the question. I wish I could go on a picnic myself, which is equally out of the question.
In order to take Mom out, I need to have air conditioning in my car. When I go out by myself, I roll the window down so that it is not too hot in the car, but I cannot roll the windows down when Mom is in the car. Since I do not have a working air conditioner in the car, Mom and I will stay home on this beautiful summer afternoon.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
A Good Saturday in Las Vegas
Jalál (Glory), 1 Asmá’ (Names), 167 BE – Saturday, August 20, 2011 about 1:15 PM Pacific Time
It is a good day. Mom is in a talkative mood. Mom is in a good mood. She ate a good breakfast and lunch. For breakfast, she ate two strawberry Pop Tarts grapes, a banana, and coffee. For lunch, she ate a smile piece of pork and celery. I used orange juice to marinade the pork and fixed it with celery. For supper, I think I will fix her a peanut butter sandwich and cereal.
It is a good day. It is a nice day in Las Vegas. I forgot what the meteorologist said about the temperatures, but I suspect they will be in the triple digits again. Since we have a working air condition and I do not have to go anywhere today, the out door temperature does not bother me.
It is a good day. Mom is in a talkative mood. Mom is in a good mood. She ate a good breakfast and lunch. For breakfast, she ate two strawberry Pop Tarts grapes, a banana, and coffee. For lunch, she ate a smile piece of pork and celery. I used orange juice to marinade the pork and fixed it with celery. For supper, I think I will fix her a peanut butter sandwich and cereal.
It is a good day. It is a nice day in Las Vegas. I forgot what the meteorologist said about the temperatures, but I suspect they will be in the triple digits again. Since we have a working air condition and I do not have to go anywhere today, the out door temperature does not bother me.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Thankful Thursday
Istijlál (Majesty), 18 Kamál (Perfection), 167 BE – Thursday, August 18, 2011 about 2:20 PM Pacific Time
It is Thursday again; it is time to make a gratitude list. Sometimes I get so involved in the mundane activities of life, that I have difficulties finding items for my list. This is not one of those days.
I am grateful that I found three pairs of Mom’s shoes in her dresser drawers.
I am grateful that I have a microwave to use when I warm up coffee.
I am grateful that I bought a dozen brown eggs when I went to the grocery story on Monday.
I am grateful for the breeze this afternoon.
I am grateful for the clouds decorating the blue sky.
I am grateful that my air conditioning unit works.
I am grateful that Mom can go to adult daycare five days a week.
I am grateful that I have a package of chocolate chip cookie mix sitting on the kitchen cabinet.
I am grateful that I have a refrigerator that works.
I am grateful that I have a high-speed internet connection.
It is Thursday again; it is time to make a gratitude list. Sometimes I get so involved in the mundane activities of life, that I have difficulties finding items for my list. This is not one of those days.
I am grateful that I found three pairs of Mom’s shoes in her dresser drawers.
I am grateful that I have a microwave to use when I warm up coffee.
I am grateful that I bought a dozen brown eggs when I went to the grocery story on Monday.
I am grateful for the breeze this afternoon.
I am grateful for the clouds decorating the blue sky.
I am grateful that my air conditioning unit works.
I am grateful that Mom can go to adult daycare five days a week.
I am grateful that I have a package of chocolate chip cookie mix sitting on the kitchen cabinet.
I am grateful that I have a refrigerator that works.
I am grateful that I have a high-speed internet connection.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Weary Wednesday
‘Idál (Justice), 17 Kamál (Perfection), 167 BE – Wednesday, August 17, 2011 about 1:00 PM Pacific Time
The title of this entry was almost Wintery Wednesday, because my system is running like molasses in January. Early this morning it ran fine, faster anyway, but when I got back on it slowed down. Then my browser had difficulty finding the website I wanted.
I think part of the problem was my anti-virus program was updating. Because when I used Windows Task Manager to check if Real Player was running, it did not show up on the list. I know if Real Player is running that will slow my system down, but it does not prevent the browser from locating websites.
I am tired and stressed. A slow computer does not help. A printer I cannot use does not help. The printer is my own fault because I let the print cartridges run out. I cannot get any more print cartridges until next week. Therefore, I will not be able to print, which could be a problem. I will simply have to live with that.
What I would like to know now is why my computer is slowing down. It is extremely difficult to work when my computer is slow and I cannot access a website. I have a high-speed modem, so that is not the problem. I will eventually figure out the problem and solve it; at least, I hope so. Right now I am tired.
The title of this entry was almost Wintery Wednesday, because my system is running like molasses in January. Early this morning it ran fine, faster anyway, but when I got back on it slowed down. Then my browser had difficulty finding the website I wanted.
I think part of the problem was my anti-virus program was updating. Because when I used Windows Task Manager to check if Real Player was running, it did not show up on the list. I know if Real Player is running that will slow my system down, but it does not prevent the browser from locating websites.
I am tired and stressed. A slow computer does not help. A printer I cannot use does not help. The printer is my own fault because I let the print cartridges run out. I cannot get any more print cartridges until next week. Therefore, I will not be able to print, which could be a problem. I will simply have to live with that.
What I would like to know now is why my computer is slowing down. It is extremely difficult to work when my computer is slow and I cannot access a website. I have a high-speed modem, so that is not the problem. I will eventually figure out the problem and solve it; at least, I hope so. Right now I am tired.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Traumatic Tuesday
Fidál (Grace), 16 Kamál (Perfection), 167 BE – Tuesday, August 16, 2011 about 3:30 PM Pacific Time
All right, perhaps traumatic is an over statement. Any way I figured out why my printer only prints in color, specifically red. Washed out red is a better description because I can barely read it. Obviously, my printer is out of ink. At least, I hope that is the problem. The printer usually sends an error message when the ink is low, but not this time.
In fact, the printer is not sending any error message. The paper was stuck in it earlier and I go no error message. I suspect there is something more wrong then simply no ink in the print cartridge. I need to get two print cartridges so that I can print and copy. I can tell when the printer is out of paper or the paper is jammed, so I do not need to see error messages for that.
The situation with the printer is just one more issue for me to deal with. I have other issues and lately they seem to mount, all most like my laundry, which I need to do sometime this week. I will post this now before it became a rant and I become more stressed.
All right, perhaps traumatic is an over statement. Any way I figured out why my printer only prints in color, specifically red. Washed out red is a better description because I can barely read it. Obviously, my printer is out of ink. At least, I hope that is the problem. The printer usually sends an error message when the ink is low, but not this time.
In fact, the printer is not sending any error message. The paper was stuck in it earlier and I go no error message. I suspect there is something more wrong then simply no ink in the print cartridge. I need to get two print cartridges so that I can print and copy. I can tell when the printer is out of paper or the paper is jammed, so I do not need to see error messages for that.
The situation with the printer is just one more issue for me to deal with. I have other issues and lately they seem to mount, all most like my laundry, which I need to do sometime this week. I will post this now before it became a rant and I become more stressed.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Memorable Monday
Kamál (Perfection), 15 Kamál (Perfection), 167 BE – Monday, August 15, 2011 about 6:40 PM Pacific Time
I received my Medicare card today. The effective date is not until December 1, 2011, but the time will pass quickly. The first thing I have to do is sit down and read the booklet that came with the card. I glanced through the book while I waited for my mother to come home from adult daycare, but I did not have the time to read it carefully.
Memorable Monday
My Medicare card arrive
A new phase of life
Friday I have an appointment to investigate a Medicare Advantage Plan. I need to read the booklet carefully before then. I also need to write down some questions to ask at the seminar on August 19.
I received my Medicare card today. The effective date is not until December 1, 2011, but the time will pass quickly. The first thing I have to do is sit down and read the booklet that came with the card. I glanced through the book while I waited for my mother to come home from adult daycare, but I did not have the time to read it carefully.
Memorable Monday
My Medicare card arrive
A new phase of life
Friday I have an appointment to investigate a Medicare Advantage Plan. I need to read the booklet carefully before then. I also need to write down some questions to ask at the seminar on August 19.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
The choice between laundry and fresh vegetables
Jamál (Beauty), 14 Kamál (Perfection), 167 BE – Sunday, August 14, 2011 about 9:30 AM Pacific Time
The choice this month is washing laundry and having fresh vegetables on the table. I know that sounds like a weird choice to have to make, but that is the choice. There is enough money in one account to pay the Power bill and go to the laundromat or buy fresh vegetables.
I like fresh vegetables and my mother likes them, we also like to have clean cloths. In the refrigerator, I have a bag of celery, a head of cabbage, two zucchini, and an individual watermelon. In the freezer, I have lima beans, green beans, corn, and a bag of beans. I might be able to spread those items over a week, depending on how hungry Mom and I get during that week. After that, my only option is to use canned vegetables for the rest of the month and probably next month as well.
I will pay the power bill online and then on Monday or Tuesday, I will go to the bank and get $20.00 to do the laundry. Considering I will have about four basket of laundry by then, it will mean going to the laundromat two days this week. I will be so glad when the drainpipe behind the washer is fixed because then I can do laundry at home.
The choice this month is washing laundry and having fresh vegetables on the table. I know that sounds like a weird choice to have to make, but that is the choice. There is enough money in one account to pay the Power bill and go to the laundromat or buy fresh vegetables.
I like fresh vegetables and my mother likes them, we also like to have clean cloths. In the refrigerator, I have a bag of celery, a head of cabbage, two zucchini, and an individual watermelon. In the freezer, I have lima beans, green beans, corn, and a bag of beans. I might be able to spread those items over a week, depending on how hungry Mom and I get during that week. After that, my only option is to use canned vegetables for the rest of the month and probably next month as well.
I will pay the power bill online and then on Monday or Tuesday, I will go to the bank and get $20.00 to do the laundry. Considering I will have about four basket of laundry by then, it will mean going to the laundromat two days this week. I will be so glad when the drainpipe behind the washer is fixed because then I can do laundry at home.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
What is joy?
Jalál (Glory), 13 Kamál (Perfection), 167 BE – Saturday, August 13, 2011 about 3:30 PM Pacific Time
The August 10, 2011 edition of the writing.com spiritual newsletter asks, “What is joy?” My answer to that question is this. Joy is a spiritual attribute. Joy gives a person’s soul wings and helps an individual overcome any difficulty.
One of the things that give me joy is a summer shower. It rained this morning in Las Vegas, in my neighborhood anyway. I watch the gentle raindrops fall and I smiled. I inhaled the aroma of the cool summer shower and I laughed. The rain gave me joy. The rain made me happy.
My joy came from more then just the necessity of rain. We need rain in Las Vegas, but that is not why I smiled. I smiled because the rain is a blessing from God. I smiled because the rain reminded me of angels. It reminded me of angels because there is a saying about each raindrop being carried to earth by an angel.
What is joy? Joy is watching the raindrops fall. Joy is feeling the cool raindrops on my exposed face and arms. Joy comes from knowing I roll up my car windows before the rain started. Joy is watching the rain soak into the hard dry ground of my front yard.
The August 10, 2011 edition of the writing.com spiritual newsletter asks, “What is joy?” My answer to that question is this. Joy is a spiritual attribute. Joy gives a person’s soul wings and helps an individual overcome any difficulty.
One of the things that give me joy is a summer shower. It rained this morning in Las Vegas, in my neighborhood anyway. I watch the gentle raindrops fall and I smiled. I inhaled the aroma of the cool summer shower and I laughed. The rain gave me joy. The rain made me happy.
My joy came from more then just the necessity of rain. We need rain in Las Vegas, but that is not why I smiled. I smiled because the rain is a blessing from God. I smiled because the rain reminded me of angels. It reminded me of angels because there is a saying about each raindrop being carried to earth by an angel.
What is joy? Joy is watching the raindrops fall. Joy is feeling the cool raindrops on my exposed face and arms. Joy comes from knowing I roll up my car windows before the rain started. Joy is watching the rain soak into the hard dry ground of my front yard.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Turning that Golden number in December
Istijlál (Majesty), 11 Kamál (Perfection), 167 BE – Thursday, August 11, 2011 about 3:05 PM Pacific Time
I am turning 65 on December 24 and able to receive Medicare. I have struggled for several years because of medical cost. I have not had medical insurance because I could not afford it. That did not prevent me from going to a doctor when necessary. It made getting medication more difficult.
I am looking into Medicare supplement or advantage plans. I do not know which on I will chose. I made two appointments for seminars to investigate the plans. I will look at them and see which one fits my circumstances. I am not sure what each of the different plans entail, but I will find out.
I am looking forward to this process. I am looking forward to this adventure. I know that sounds strange, but that is how I feel. Perhaps it is the idea of doing something completely different from my normal routine. Sometimes my normal routine is boring and encourages rut getting deeper and deeper. I have to look at my dresses and see what I have to wear to the seminars.
I am turning 65 on December 24 and able to receive Medicare. I have struggled for several years because of medical cost. I have not had medical insurance because I could not afford it. That did not prevent me from going to a doctor when necessary. It made getting medication more difficult.
I am looking into Medicare supplement or advantage plans. I do not know which on I will chose. I made two appointments for seminars to investigate the plans. I will look at them and see which one fits my circumstances. I am not sure what each of the different plans entail, but I will find out.
I am looking forward to this process. I am looking forward to this adventure. I know that sounds strange, but that is how I feel. Perhaps it is the idea of doing something completely different from my normal routine. Sometimes my normal routine is boring and encourages rut getting deeper and deeper. I have to look at my dresses and see what I have to wear to the seminars.
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
My Mother’s Gelatin Fruit Salad
Fidál (Grace), 9 Kamál (Perfection), 167 BE – Tuesday, August 9, 2011 about 9:55 AM Pacific Time
I made Mom’s gelatin fruit salad last night. I had two 15 oz. cans of mixed fruit in the cupboard, so I need only the gelatin to make the salad. When I went to Smith’s Food and Drug store last week, I bought four 0.3 oz. packages of flavored gelatin, two raspberry flavored and two cherry flavored.
Last night, I boiled some water and mixed the raspberry gelatin. I used two cups of boiling water, one cup per package and dissolved the gelatin. After dissolving the gelatin, I mixed one cup of juice from the mixed fruit and one cup of cold water. I then added the 15 oz. of mixed fruit and put the dish in the refrigerator. When Mom returns home this afternoon, I will fix her a dish for her supper.
I made Mom’s gelatin fruit salad last night. I had two 15 oz. cans of mixed fruit in the cupboard, so I need only the gelatin to make the salad. When I went to Smith’s Food and Drug store last week, I bought four 0.3 oz. packages of flavored gelatin, two raspberry flavored and two cherry flavored.
Last night, I boiled some water and mixed the raspberry gelatin. I used two cups of boiling water, one cup per package and dissolved the gelatin. After dissolving the gelatin, I mixed one cup of juice from the mixed fruit and one cup of cold water. I then added the 15 oz. of mixed fruit and put the dish in the refrigerator. When Mom returns home this afternoon, I will fix her a dish for her supper.
Monday, August 08, 2011
I miss going to the movies
Kamál (Perfection), 8 Kamál (Perfection), 167 BE – Monday, August 8, 2011 about 7:10 PM Pacific Time
It has been over a year since I went out to a movie. It has been so long since I saw a movie that I do not remember the name of the last movie I saw. I think it may have been a Lord of the Rings movie, but I am not sure.
I have not been to a movie since I got my dentures. I want to go to a movie, buy a bag of buttered popcorn, a large soda, and a chocolate candy bar. I can describe eating those items with my natural teeth, but not with my dentures. All right, it has been so long since I went to a movie I am looking for an excuse to spend the money and see a movie. The next thing I need to do is to decide what movie I want to see.
It has been over a year since I went out to a movie. It has been so long since I saw a movie that I do not remember the name of the last movie I saw. I think it may have been a Lord of the Rings movie, but I am not sure.
I have not been to a movie since I got my dentures. I want to go to a movie, buy a bag of buttered popcorn, a large soda, and a chocolate candy bar. I can describe eating those items with my natural teeth, but not with my dentures. All right, it has been so long since I went to a movie I am looking for an excuse to spend the money and see a movie. The next thing I need to do is to decide what movie I want to see.
Sunday, August 07, 2011
Watching the wind blow in Las Vegas
Jamál (Beauty), 7 Kamál (Perfection), 167 BE – Sunday, August 7, 2011 about 2:20 PM Pacific Time
The wind picked up this afternoon. It is not blowing hard, but it is swaying the limbs of trees. I enjoy watching the wind blow because it brings back memories of my childhood. As I look out the window, I remember the way the wind blew through the cottonwood tree in my Grandparent’s front yard.
The cottonwood tree and my Grandparent’s yard are gone. They still live in my memory. The way the wind moved the cottonwood leaves remain as fresh today as when I was a child.
Cottonwood leaves dance
Memories from my childhood
Come when the wind blows
The wind picked up this afternoon. It is not blowing hard, but it is swaying the limbs of trees. I enjoy watching the wind blow because it brings back memories of my childhood. As I look out the window, I remember the way the wind blew through the cottonwood tree in my Grandparent’s front yard.
The cottonwood tree and my Grandparent’s yard are gone. They still live in my memory. The way the wind moved the cottonwood leaves remain as fresh today as when I was a child.
Cottonwood leaves dance
Memories from my childhood
Come when the wind blows
Saturday, August 06, 2011
Heat Pump problems in Las Vegas
Jalál (Glory), 6 Kamál (Perfection), 167 BE – Saturday, August 6, 2011 about 6:45 PM
It has been a long day. I had to have the air condition fixed (again). Yesterday, it went out so I called company that takes care of the normal maintenance on the unit. A tech came today, explained the problem and told me how much it would cost. I suppose I should have called the home warranty people, but it would have taken them all weekend to get someone to fix it, which would mean we would be without cool air until Monday.
I did not look forward to going all weekend without cool air, so I had the unit fixed and paid for it myself. It will put us short this month, but with temperatures in the triple digits, I just could not face a weekend without cool air.
It has been a long day. I had to have the air condition fixed (again). Yesterday, it went out so I called company that takes care of the normal maintenance on the unit. A tech came today, explained the problem and told me how much it would cost. I suppose I should have called the home warranty people, but it would have taken them all weekend to get someone to fix it, which would mean we would be without cool air until Monday.
I did not look forward to going all weekend without cool air, so I had the unit fixed and paid for it myself. It will put us short this month, but with temperatures in the triple digits, I just could not face a weekend without cool air.
Friday, August 05, 2011
A triple digit afternoon in Las Vegas
This afternoon it is sunny with a breeze. The temperature is in the triple digits. I have all the area fans going in the house. I am going to make Mom and me some ice water. I was going to fix Mom a baked potato with carrots for her supper, but I am not sure now.
We have a heat pump that is supposed to help keep the house cool. The main problem is that the unit is too small for the house. I have had the unit repaired twice this year and once last year. I am worried about it working properly. Sometimes I think it works the way it should, given that we need another unit to keep this house properly cooled.
Sometimes I think I worry over nothing. I look for things to worry about and I find them. Now I am worried that the unit is not working properly. The unit has been working properly and it is about 105 degrees outside. I am probably worried because of an over active imagination.
I am going to post this and then make myself a nice cold glass of ice water while I am waiting for Mom to come home.
We have a heat pump that is supposed to help keep the house cool. The main problem is that the unit is too small for the house. I have had the unit repaired twice this year and once last year. I am worried about it working properly. Sometimes I think it works the way it should, given that we need another unit to keep this house properly cooled.
Sometimes I think I worry over nothing. I look for things to worry about and I find them. Now I am worried that the unit is not working properly. The unit has been working properly and it is about 105 degrees outside. I am probably worried because of an over active imagination.
I am going to post this and then make myself a nice cold glass of ice water while I am waiting for Mom to come home.
Thursday, August 04, 2011
Mom and the Daycare Center
Istiqlál (Independence), 5 Kamál (Perfection), 167 BE – Thursday, August 4, 2011 about 7:55 PM Pacific Time
It is Thursday evening and Mom is asleep. She comes home from the daycare center eats, watches a little television, and goes to bed. When Mom lies down, she says she is only going to sleep ten minutes, but she always sleeps all night.
During the week, Mom eats most of her meals at the center. There are activities and other things in which she can participate. When Mom comes home she seems happy, at least most of the time; Mom does not remember much of what she does, but that is the Alzheimer’s disease.
Going to the daycare gets her out of the house, which helps because she comes home in a nice mood. Sometimes she comes home crying, but that is the Alzheimer’s disease. Fortunately, Mom does not realize she has it. I think that is a blessing for her, it is difficult for me because I have to be careful what I say.
It is Thursday evening and Mom is asleep. She comes home from the daycare center eats, watches a little television, and goes to bed. When Mom lies down, she says she is only going to sleep ten minutes, but she always sleeps all night.
During the week, Mom eats most of her meals at the center. There are activities and other things in which she can participate. When Mom comes home she seems happy, at least most of the time; Mom does not remember much of what she does, but that is the Alzheimer’s disease.
Going to the daycare gets her out of the house, which helps because she comes home in a nice mood. Sometimes she comes home crying, but that is the Alzheimer’s disease. Fortunately, Mom does not realize she has it. I think that is a blessing for her, it is difficult for me because I have to be careful what I say.
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
I am in a rut in Las Vegas
Fidál (Grace), 2 Kamál (Perfection), 167 BE – Tuesday, August 2, 2011 about 2:55 PM Pacific Time
I think I am in a rut. Each day it seems like I am running in circles doing the same thing over and over. I get up in the morning and then I get Mom up, which is a project in itself. I fix Mom breakfast. I give Mom her meds. The CNA and I get Mom bathed and dressed. One person cannot bath Mom because she does not like the idea of someone else giving her a bath.
Mom has Alzheimer’s disease. Mom does not realize she has this disease and therefore does not understand why someone else gives her a bath. After the bath, Mom normally calms down and is happy to look at T.V. or talk until the daycare bus comes.
After Mom leaves then I do the things I have to do. Since I have to be home by 3:30 PM, I have to spread my errands out over the week. It takes me longer to get everything accomplished, but I eventually get it done. I pay as many bills as I can online because that saves time.
I miss going out at night, but I cannot leave Mom alone. It is difficult to get Mom out of the house and into the car. Mom does not want to leave the house; in fact, it is difficult to keep Mom up late at night because she wants to go to bed early. Mom is happy staying home.
I think I will plan to go to a movie. I have no idea what is playing and it does not matter. I have not been to a movie in a long time. I can go to a movie after Mom leaves for the daycare center, this will let me get back to the house before she gets home in the afternoon.
I think I am in a rut. Each day it seems like I am running in circles doing the same thing over and over. I get up in the morning and then I get Mom up, which is a project in itself. I fix Mom breakfast. I give Mom her meds. The CNA and I get Mom bathed and dressed. One person cannot bath Mom because she does not like the idea of someone else giving her a bath.
Mom has Alzheimer’s disease. Mom does not realize she has this disease and therefore does not understand why someone else gives her a bath. After the bath, Mom normally calms down and is happy to look at T.V. or talk until the daycare bus comes.
After Mom leaves then I do the things I have to do. Since I have to be home by 3:30 PM, I have to spread my errands out over the week. It takes me longer to get everything accomplished, but I eventually get it done. I pay as many bills as I can online because that saves time.
I miss going out at night, but I cannot leave Mom alone. It is difficult to get Mom out of the house and into the car. Mom does not want to leave the house; in fact, it is difficult to keep Mom up late at night because she wants to go to bed early. Mom is happy staying home.
I think I will plan to go to a movie. I have no idea what is playing and it does not matter. I have not been to a movie in a long time. I can go to a movie after Mom leaves for the daycare center, this will let me get back to the house before she gets home in the afternoon.
Monday, August 01, 2011
August memories
Kamál (Perfection), 1 Kamál (Perfection), 167 BE – Monday, August 1, 2011 about 7:25 PM Pacific Time
August always brings back memories. The memories that I have now concern attending the Feast of Kamal (Perfection). I miss attending the nineteen-day feast; I remember attending the Feast of Perfection with my mother. Now, Mom is usually in bed by 5:30 or 6:00 PM and since I cannot leave her alone; I stay home as well.
Mom likes the prayers revealed by Baha’u’llah, since she has difficulty reading the prayer book I read the prayers for her. She sits next to me on the couch and listens. I know she hears me because, even when she is not wearing her hearing aids, she sits quietly and listens. She also smiles when I am reading the prayers.
August always brings back memories. The memories that I have now concern attending the Feast of Kamal (Perfection). I miss attending the nineteen-day feast; I remember attending the Feast of Perfection with my mother. Now, Mom is usually in bed by 5:30 or 6:00 PM and since I cannot leave her alone; I stay home as well.
Mom likes the prayers revealed by Baha’u’llah, since she has difficulty reading the prayer book I read the prayers for her. She sits next to me on the couch and listens. I know she hears me because, even when she is not wearing her hearing aids, she sits quietly and listens. She also smiles when I am reading the prayers.
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