Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
Midweek activities began early today. The wind last night was horrible, but it had some benefits: the house stayed “warm,” and I did NOT freeze when I got up at 6:30 am. The wind chimes were going all night long, and two of our outdoor umbrellas went face down across the pool!
Mary and I sat at the breakfast room table and had our coffee, and I reminded her that I was going to the gym at 8:00 am. Mary panicked because she had NOT canceled out, so she felt the need to go. We finally left the house at 8:50 am, just in time to meet our trainer. No stationary bike this morning. Since I had ten minutes before the formal session began, I ran over to the bagel store and got bagels to take home.
When we finally stumbled back home—after our trainers had tossed us around like rag dolls in a washing machine—Mary made a beeline for her favorite La-Z-Boy and got to work on her needlework.
And just like that, the front room entered its natural state: “Mary’s in craft mode.” Thread here, fabric there, tiny tools everywhere—like a wholesome tornado blew through
While Mary worked away getting ready to see her doctor, I cleaned the house because the cleaners were coming. Just as I finished and was ready to rest, Mary reminded me that I was taking her to her doctor for another acupuncture treatment for he back. Quick, like a bunny, I changed out of my French Maid costume (Mary always wants to be dressed in character) and looked for my chauffeur’s gear.
Mary was hanging around, watching me in action, attempting to get ready to find my chauffeur’s outfit. When it was not readily available, I was in all-over jeans and a shirt.
Off we went down the 55 to Irvine in a cloud of dust and a hearty “Ho Ho Silver, Away!”
Just hanging around.
Dr. Tong is never late—like, not even “doctor-late.” Mary got called back so fast I barely had time to pretend I wasn’t nervous.
I can’t tell you exactly how fast the treatment was, though, because I stuffed cotton in my ears to block out any “motivational screaming.” Also, Dr. Tong’s waiting room has this dangerously comfortable couch, which I personally inspected for safety… and then accidentally took a nap on.
On the way home, I had the brilliant idea of going to Renata’s for a mid-afternoon lunch/dinner. We also called Bob Zaitz to join us, since he lives so close. The three of us had a delightful meal and caught up on all the latest Sarlighter’s rumors.
Awaiting the arrival of her veal picatta.
Bob and Mary had incredible willpower; I failed miserably in that department. I ordered a spumoni dessert, which Bob and I shared!
Bob and I shared the dessert.
We departed for home, and when we arrived, Domilita and crew were slaving away. Mary went to the La-Z-Boy, and I headed outside to check the garden and make plans for “The Great Planting” that is coming up. Tomorrow I will organize the tomato cages and perhaps even set them in the ground ahead of time.
We are ready to plant!
After a day’s work, I went inside, and Mary had changed into her “a gentle reminder” outfit. That translates into “please make me a spot of tea,” so I did. We watched “Suits” until 11:00 pm and headed to the sack.
I opened the window to the back yard so I could turn on the whole house fan, and it was still! No wind!
Yes, she is!
Mother Nature is at it again. Today it was 87 degrees, and tomorrow, the weather is changing!
The temperature will drop almost ten degrees overnight, and there’s a chance of rain!
We both had our Kindle Lites working, and we read for another hour before the Sandman came to visit.
