Day 358

Today is police volunteer duty. I’m hoping to find a way to compromise with my partner or I will have to do something else. Her insistence on detail is not working for me as I find it unnecessary and unwieldy. The writing, looking up and down, and paying attention make my head hurt. She needs a secretary, not a patrol partner. And yes, I admit that I miss Gene and his easygoing routine. Then harbor walking with dogs again. 

Day 357

Kelle and I were discussing “fun”. What do I do that I call fun? To me a fun day includes interesting people, interactive activity, laughing, probably food. I guess I need to ramp up having fun. Routine is satisfying but not necessarily fun. I don’t need exciting happenings but now and then spontaneous and unexpected moments would be fun. Today is dog wash, water orchids, walk, sweep floors. No fun there unless I find it among the dust kittens.

Yellow face looks up

Says Hello to the spring sun

Making my heart happy

Day 356

After church the dogs and I will walk together. I’m thinking about safe places to enjoy. The dogs need daily exercise especially Minnie who would prefer to act as a couch cushion. Later today I want to finally sit here and finish the column on Jed Smith. I’ve been putting it off and now is the time to get it done. I don’t like unfinished business of any kind. Takes my attention away from being in the present moment. 

Day 355

Valentine’s Day. I’m glad I sent out a few greetings to friends at a distance. Megan posted that loving and accepting oneself is necessary and not to wait to be loved and accepted by an outside person. Good for her. She is doing so well right now and keeps on moving toward her future. I’m pleased to be part of her progress. Today I want to be walking and maybe pulling a few weeds. I need exercise besides walking.

Day 354

Tonda called to say that there is still bacteria present and to pay attention to how I feel. I don’t want to slip into overall notwellness. I took the dogs for a walk around the park yesterday after duty. They came home tired and today we will go for a walk around the harbor. They need a daily walk as much as I do. Both of them have tight harnesses to show their weight gain. Not good for dachshunds.

Day 353

I did some of the above chores and left others for tomorrow. My energy slipped a little and I did get a nice long walk. Today I am ready for senior center duty and whatever else comes along that might be fun. I am missing exercise and may ask for a course of core conditioning at the physical therapy facility. It served me well in 2013 and I came home prancing. I did the home exercises for a while.

Day 352

Yesterday was the best day in months. I was up early, took care of household chores, walked before patrol duty, spoke about the minutiae, and reached a compromise, came home to make delicious chicken soup, smiled and was happy. Today I would like to do it again. I made one appointment yesterday and have a couple more to make and I will be current with business. I will write the column today and send it and sort for taxes.