Day 171

BOS this morning. If it should happen to be short, I’ll go to the CofC. True North will be at the meeting asking for a task force on homelessness. I talked with a Viet Nam vet yesterday who wanted money for coffee. I’m sorry for their plight but won’t give money. The progress report for Linda was positive and now sent off. The Dem meeting was long and interesting. I pledged $100 to the barbecue and volunteered to work. My life is full.

Day 170

I filled the green bin from behind the lemon trees and moved dirt from the fence line. Ready for rain and it would be welcome. Hollie is coming this morning to help me with decisions about long term care insurance. I watched my mom’s money disappear into the system and would like to do better. Later, church for the progress report. No time yesterday as they had two meetings already. Later still, Dem meeting and report on the Labor Day barbecue. Busy Monday.

Day 169

Yesterday was summer and it was wonderful! Opened doors and windows and let the warm air in. Now it’s fogville. Today is church and I will go for Morning Prayer because of a committee meeting to make a report on Linda Lee’s progress as our deacon postulant. I have positive things to contribute. Later, I promised to clean out the fence line behind the lemon trees and I will do that. It’s a mess of weeds and berry vines. Joy of home ownership.

Day 168

The sun came out for the afternoon and evening hours and I was stoked! It was a very busy with visitors and I felt that I added a lot with my history knowledge. I like being a resource. People come in with questions and  go out with answers. Today Hollie and I will go to the farmers’ market. Megan is camping again. I’m glad she gets away from computers for a while. I will be in the garden later. Time to pull carrots.

Day 167

Another dark day and I continue to have flat energy. I am active anyway but it is an effort. I did water and pick pea pods but that was all. Hollie and I had a long  catch up conversation. She puts a good face on her situation and I don’t know how she is coping with living as she does. No progress on restoring her house. I keep my tongue in check. After the visitors’ center, I will stop at the grocery store.

Day 166

Yes, we did have smoke refugees and they were glad to be here. I like it busy and interesting. Karen worked her magic and my shoulders are down where they belong. This morning I will step out in the fog to shop with my cart. Now that I know where to park it while I gather my essentials, it works for me. Later I hope to catch up with Hollie. Haven’t seen her for a week. Megan is enjoying eating from the garden.

Day 165

Yesterday had bright spots that were not sun but brought a happier mood anyway. Our young Yurok intern and I had a deep conversation about her life. The result was a bag of salmon fillets that I shared with an equally grateful Megan. Fresh salmon! Great meal along with fresh vegetables from our garden. Today is dark and cold again. I expect the museum to be busy with the folks here to get out of the smoke. Later, Karen will help my body.