Good Morning and Welcome to Sunday the 6th day of January, 2019.
It is light outside as it is now after 9:00 this morning but there is no sign of the sun.
Taking another vacation day, I suppose.
I know that it is there hiding behind the clouds otherwise we would be one big popsicle.
But at this vantage point it is hiding as only white clouds cover the sky.
It always seems quiet before we get going in the mornings.
Which is a good thing.
Now just the clicking of the keys as I touch them.
The furnace was running but has warmed the house so stopped until it is needed once again to warm the house.
We are expecting snow as per the weather forecast.
Another warmer day for January but tomorrow is supposed to dip down and at the cold end it is to be -25 degrees celsius.
ARGH, that is not very nice.
No complaints as it has been so nice for January thus far.
TODAY is the birthday of one of my closest friends.
Happy Birthday “L,” – wishing you the most wonderful day and year ahead.
Reminds me that I have not seen her in a very long time.
I used to work with her and could just take a shortcut to her house from mine and be there in just a couple of minutes.
Now not so easy.
Life changes.
As I review the month of January on my birthday calendar almost each day has a birthday or two.
Busy month.
Lots of family and friends, this month celebrating.
This afternoon I was invited by one of my friends in the neighbourhood to her daughter’s baby shower.
She gave me very “clear” instructions not to bring a gift or food and that only my presence was required.
Her words it is a celebration of the new baby and that they have the food and gifts covered.
We are close in age.
So I know that knows this is something our age group automatically does.
She is friend who was born in England and I refer to her garden as a “English garden.”
Part of my knows that I should listen to her instructions but another part cannot do this.
I have never attended a baby shower or anything like this without a gift.
So I have something small and a card from us (me and Alvin).
I am hoping that no offence will be taken and that I can use the “line” – Alvin insisted.
I guess part of it is EGO.
Not being able to bear someone thinking that “she did not bring anything.”
I only know my friend, the Mom-to-be, her sister and children.
It is unlikely that I will know anyone else.
Oh well, decision made.
Take a small gift.
Not elaborate.
I will go to the shower for a little while and then return home to take Mr. Alvin for a walk as tomorrow may be too cold.
Do not wish to miss our window for a walk.
Hopefully the snow will wait.
Or perhaps we should go this morning.
Yes, that is likely a better idea.
Have breakfast and some coffee …. get dressed and go.
I have a couple of hours or so.
Well time to go here.
I wish you all a wonderful Sunday.
Tonight is the Golden Globes.
I like to watch them.
I forgot to mention that poor Mr. Alvin has a bacterial ear infection.
Found this out at his appointment yesterday morning.
I had been giving me a few ear drops as I was thinking that he did.
His ear was tender to the touch more so than usual.
They were able to give me one of two treatments.
A more powerful treatment so that they could administer it and then I will take him back next Saturday for part 2.
Giving him ear medication is not an easy task by any stretch of the imagination.
Special Hello to: the birthday girl…Happy Birthday.
Always, Carol & Alvin
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