Saturday This and That . . .

 

Sitting here in the dark this morning. I think I've been up for about an hour and a half now. I am trying to be really careful not to disturb anyone. I am an early riser, always have been, but I am ever cognizant that others are not and I don't want to wake anybody up! 

I slept like a baby last night.The mattress on mom's bed, although in pristine condition, was quite firm and I just wasn't sleeping well on it.  So last week I used some of my savings to buy a new mattress.  I did the research. This is the last mattress I will ever buy. I wanted to make sure it was a good one and worth the money. Endy was what I ended up with and they had a sale on. 

 

 

It was delivered right to the door!  For free.  Unpacking it was an incredibly unique experience.  So well packed. It was flat as a pancake and folded in half. I was quite surprised. We unrolled all the plastic from it, and then removed the vacuum pack and Presto Chango!  Like magic it turned into a mattress right before our eyes! I couldn't believe it.  And it is amazingly comfortable.  The most comfortable mattress I have ever slept on. It was well worth the money. 

My arthritis makes it very uncomfortable for me at times to find a way to sleep where it doesn't hurt. Last night was like sleeping on a marshmallow. I highly recommend! 

 

Its nice to see Christmas Decorations going up around town. That was always something we enjoyed doing with the children at Christmas, driving around and looking at all the decorations. My mother and father were never much for putting up outdoor decorations. Mom was far too thrifty for that. I confess as well, when the children were growing up, the most I would do is a string of lights around the front room window. I was on my own a lot with the kids due to the nature of my ex's work, and I was never much for ladder climbing.  I do so love to see other people's decorations however! Apparently Dan gets a real tree every year.  I am looking forward to that! 

 

Jake has already picked his tree.  This is his. He has two others! One is for the pets.  He also has a light version. I can't wait to hear the story behind all three. I'm sure it is a good one! 

I finally got a letter yesterday.  Just one page. I am not sure how much they are allowed to write from prison, as in how many pages. Expect not too many. And they would all be censored.  He has apologised to a degree. My sister told me (and rightly so) not to read too much into his words. He will be well aware his letters are being censored and so he will have been very careful to write just the right things.  With things such as parole, etc. in his future.  I did not read it right away.  I kept it for a couple hours before opening it up. I wasn't sure of what to expect and I wasn't sure what my reaction would be. I was protecting my heart. 

 

 

I took a picture of Jazzy to share with Eileen when I was talking to her yesterday. Its not a great photograph because I took it with my iPad. She was sleeping (Jazzy) and I just snapped a shot. She has the prettiest green eyes, and the cutest personality. She is a little charmer for sure. My sister has this little light thingie. You push a button and it shines out a red light that you can point in any direction so the cats can chase it. Jazzy wants me to do it all the time. She's so cute.

No photographs of Mitzie this week. I hope she is okay. I am sure that she is. 

I thought maybe one day I will get another dog, but then they need walking and I wouldn't be able to do too much of that, so maybe not. Maybe I will get a cat. We shall see.  A lot depends on where I end up living. Pets do add a lot to your life however. Especially if you are on your own. 

 

 

People are stirring now. The sky is lightening up and the coffee pot is bubbling away.  I do love the smell of hot coffee in the morning, even though I don't drink it. I always loved when you first opened a jar of coffee and poked down through the vacuum seal. It smelled lovely. 

I do like a nice coffee cake. Like a Coffee Walnut Cake. Mind you I just like cake. In any way, shape or form. 

And it shows . . . 

 

 

People are starting to get really anxious now about the Virus. I don't blame them. Eileen was feeling really afraid yesterday when I was speaking her on FB. I told her to just keep doing the things we have been asked to do and staying safely distanced from others. If we all do these things we have nothing to fear. My father says he is depressed because of it.  I can totally understand that.  

 

My cousin has tested positive with it. He lives in Northern Quebec. His mother was my Aunt who passed away last week.  They were all at the wake and funeral. Hoping it hasn't passed through the whole family. Time will tell. 

I cannot understand how anyone could think any of this is a hoax or a Government plot to control us.  I know that some people actually believe this, but then again, some people still think the world is flat and that the Holocaust never happened.  It takes all kinds. Its the differences in each of us which makes life so interesting. 

 

I think it is only natural that all of us are feeling more than a little bit distressed and annoyed, depressed even about this situation we find ourselves living in. Humans were not meant to be on their own. We quite naturally crave the companionship of others and of family.  I think it is important to remind ourselves that this is not a forever thing. This too shall pass and in the meantime we can find small and simple joys in each and every day.  

 

Yesterday was a beautiful and sunny day, quite warm actually, with a beautiful blue sky. I got to play with a cute little black kitten and bake a cake.  I got to help my sister prepare a simple supper for all of us, (Cindy, Dan, myself and Dad) and sit down to eat it with them.  I am  dry and warm and safe. 

In these days of Covid, you have to take your blessings where you find them, and count them all joy. It is so easy to dwell on all of the things that we are missing. I don't particularly like wearing  a mask.  I find it difficult to breathe and it actually makes me cough.  I don't like having to try not to cough when that happens. But I am grateful for the mask and for the protection it gives to others and to myself.  If everyone would just wear one and take precautions we could see the end of this sooner. 

 

 

No, its not ideal, but we are at peace. Our sons are not off fighting Wars, and we have much to be grateful for.  Maybe 2020 will be the year we learned all about what truly matters in life and what means the most to each of us. Maybe it will be the cause of us drawing closer to each other, together. Maybe it will be an impetus towards people being more caring and loving towards others. Maybe 2020 will go down as the year we all learned to count our blessings.

Just think of how good we will all feel when it is all over.  May we never take love, our health and our freedom for granted ever again.

A thought to carry with you  . . .  

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They are the destination,

and the journey. They are home.

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This is the cake I baked yesterday. It is an Applesauce Spice Cake with a Browned Butter Frosting and it is delicious! 

Have a wonderful Saturday.  We are going to go out shopping and dropping off a my dad's. I can't believe that we are already at the end of November. This year has flown by and has been filled with surprises.  Don't forget! 

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And I do too!