Politics have consumed the news …
Saturday the headline was that the three Cosmonauts arrived at the ISS wearing the Ukrainian colours of yellow and blue rather than Russian uniforms.
I can only applaud their courage and audacity.
In addition, I wonder (worry) about what will happen to them when they return to Russia after their ISS time and what Putin will try to do to block any support for Ukraine which is broadcast from space.
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Also on saturday, the day started with much needed rain. The birds were out in full force feasting on the goodies brought to the surface by the rain.
And this made me laugh.
Sunday morning everything was in full frost, every place the sun hit was sparkling. Steps had to be taken carefully.
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Please … everyone in California write to our state and federal representatives requesting a return to time in snc with the sun, i.e. STANDARD TIME , not “savings” time during which school children and many others are forced to get awake and going while it is still dark while adults who are mostly glued to their TVs in the evening do their watching while it is still sunny outdoors. Research has shown that “savings” time is detrimental to so many people in so many ways.
Arizona, Hawaii, and many others have learned what standard time works best. Those of us in California should be allowed to do the same.
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The trailer/RV park next door seems to have reopened. I’ve seen units entering and leaving, and twice last week there was “music” in the evening until 9pm. Seems the summer influx has begun. As long as the rule in re no-noise-after-9 rule stays in place I’ll have no problem.
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The spring blossoms are starting with the flowering trees in our little Village …
No leaves on the Aspens yet so I can still see the Mountain.
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A representative of the company from whom I am contemplating the purchase of a walk-in tub will be here next Friday to do an assessment and make an estimate of cost. It will replace the shower unit which came with the house which has two in-built seats, both of which are too small to hold me comfortably (and safely) while I wash my feet and lower legs.
The one I am contemplating advertises in the AARP magazine and includes a handheld shower feature. That way I can rinse off after a soothing soak in the tub.
At nearly 92 I am planning to give myself a treat.
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Another treat which I have gifted myself, now that I’ve found a housecleaner, is biweekly cleaning. My concern is mainly the floors, the baths, and dusting.
But there are three of us on the cu-de-sac all old enough to need help. That is a good day’s work without drives in between.
Had a giggle thinking about those who get up early to clean before the house cleaner arrives. Not me.
I need to get the blog posted around 1000. Barbara arrives about 1100. And son John’s weekly visit is scheduled for 1300.
All I need do is one of my three-times-a-week to pick-up mail and stop by the local store (I’m nearly out of TP) followed by dinner, grab my current read (the first Lady Hardcastle), and settle into my bed.
Early to rise and early to bed …
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And a final reminder for this week .,.
If you say only one prayer in a day, make it thank you.
— Rumi
So,‘til next week …