
FOR TODAY August 3, 2010 ...
Outside my window...

The evening temperature is 87 degrees and the humidity is dripping.
I am thankful for...
Ice cream.
From the kitchen...
It's too hot to be in the kitchen.
I am wearing...
Denim shorts and a blue stripped tee.
I am creating...
Last week I finished a sleeve for the navy blue cardigan I'm knitting and don't like the way it fits into the sweater body. Since I knit to both stitch and row gauge and followed the pattern without variation, I found this annoying and have stopped knitting completely in protest.
I'm sure this will all get resolved when the weather cools off a little.
I am going...
To "Aqua Arthritis" in an 89 degree pool tomorrow. A class "suitable for easing and unloading those aching joints while enhancing your individual fitness level."
It sounds wonderful. Will it live up to expectations?
I am reading...
Just finished "Murder Makes Waves", a Southern Sisters Mystery by Anne George.
These mysteries are well written with likeable characters and plenty of un-forced humor so they're actually funny. The mysteries are well plotted, but the books are so much fun to read I'd read them even if there wasn't a mystery.
Highly recommended. And thanks to Sherilan for suggesting I read them.
I am hoping...
For a break in the non-stop political ads and phone calls after the primary today. No doubt there will be another obnoxious glut for the November election.
I am hearing...
Quiet except for the oxygen concentrator.
Around the house...
Glory and Pappy got groomed today and they are napping.
Sunny couldn't go to the groomer because she has non-infectious tracheobronchitis caused by allergies. Late last week she couldn't stop coughing and gagging. She's on good drugs and getting better. There was hardly any coughing today.
Bob is reading a Reginald Hill mystery and I'm writing this post.
One of my favorite things...

Woodpeckers. We have many. This is a little Downy.
SW Michiganders who build beautiful cedar homes in the country are constantly at war with woodpeckers, and the woodpeckers win. Always.
We live in brick house.
A few plans for the rest of the week:
Wednesday: Aqua Arthritis, grocery shopping, library.
Thursday: Airlink coming for oxygen concentrator maintenance. Bob needs blood draw.
Friday: Aqua Arthritis.
I'm hoping for some rain so I can mow without creating a dust cloud. If it hasn't rained by the weekend, dust cloud it will be.
Here is picture thought I am sharing...

9 comments:
When you started reading the Southern Sister series, I got mine out of the back of the bookcase and started rereading them. I agree - such fun, likable characters. I also agree that it's probably way too hot to be thinking of knitting cardigans. Perhaps a nice sock would be in order.
Aqua Arthritis sounds intriguing. Hope it helps you. I might could use that, too! Those political phone calls are so annoying to me, too. There has to be a better way… The woodpecker and rabbit pictures are adorable.
Great post! I have the same situation with the heat, etc. I love the hummingbird photo. Is it a Ruby-throated hummer?
Lovely photos as always, had to send an email to myself with your book suggestion, I love mysteries, have you ever read the Mrs. Pollifax mysteries? They are a light read and well written, reminds me of Miss Marple.
Glad you are enjoying the Southern Sisters. I hated to finish the series. Now I've been rereading Earlene Fowler. Since you mentioned crochet, I got out a couple of potholder patterns I saw on the potholder swap and have been on a "potholder summer."
Great bunny photo! We just saw an teeny, tiny bunny in our yard.... I'm going to check out your Southern sisters as I just finished Mrs. Polifax and was sorry to leave her. We fight the flickers here; that is one wicked looking beak they have!
I have been using the air conditioner during the day just to dry the house out. I am still getting mildew under the back of my dresser by the wall - darn concrete slab!
But fall must be coming, because some of my New England asters are nearly ready to bloom. I'm ready to celebrate the return of goosebump weather!
Hello! I found you through Woman's Daybook. I looked through your posts and LOVE your knitting. I just started a few weeks ago and I'm so hooked! My 7 year old said, "Mom, I'm glad you finally found your talent." LOL! I hope you don't mind dropping by once in a while!
Carolina
Have enjoyed reading your daybook..
Beautiful Blessings~ Kelly Maria
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