Not Today

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I can’t say that today was a terrible day. But then I can’t really say it was a great day. Feeling thus, I thought best not to do any brain surgery type of things. It’s not a good day to do any financial or life altering planning either. But it calls for some muttering and stuttering on these pages. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not complaining. I’m taking some positive actions. I have taken some positive actions. What may those be, you might query?

For one thing, I’m not going to worry about the format of the new linking thing for the Ultimate Blog Challenge. It’s not very user friendly and distracting. I’m not trying to build up a business with my blog. It’s a place for me to mutter to make sense of the world and to stay sane. I’m feeling deep sorrow today and just need a place to put it outside of my heart. Sorrow can rot my soul and corrupt my whole being. So I’m saying no thank you. Not today.

I said yes to the library today. It’s a comfy place, full of words. I came home with 2 murder mysteries. They’re good for killing sorrow. I also came home with a yam, some horseradish, tumeric, ginger and curry leaves. They did not come from the library but from SuperStore. I’m on a food adventure. I’ not sinking into a depression.

One/Some Day Soon

It’s another day. Not too many dollars but the sun is out this morning. But then it is almost 9 am. So, no hurrahs. I’m sounding grouchy. I should be more grateful. It is almost October and no hints of imminent frost. I still have tomatoes, zucchinis and pumpkins on the vine. The purple beans are still producing, though not madly now. My raised bed of peppers are heavily laden with peppers. I have new lettuce and Swiss Chard and possibly more cabbage.

I am full of gratitude for my garden bounty. Still, I’m irked. My kitchen sink is not draining well. My upstairs landline for the phone is not working. Seems like a long hike to the basement phone when it rings. And it is in the laundry room. The technician is coming Monday. Maybe it is time to rid of it if the problem has to do with the wiring of the house and not the Sasktel line. But it is hard to let go of an old established security blanket/line.

Maybe I should call a plumber one/some day soon. But not yet. It is still draining. I’ve poured vinegar and kettles full of hot boiling water. I shall have my cup of tea, mutter and procrastinate. I just know that I will have to make that call. But not yet. In the meantime I’ve poured down more vinegar. Let it sit. Wouldn’t it be a delightful surprise if it does the trick?

I’m trying to curb my procrastation ways and stop saying phrases like One/Some day I will…. Those days never come. So while the sun is shining I am going to tackle putting my garden spaces to rest. Today all the tomatoes will be harvested. And the beans as well. I’ve had enough beans. They’re coming down. I see that there’s a -1 forecast for Friday. If time permits, I will harvest the carrots in the community garden today or tomorrow. I’m looking after life’s little and big jobs now. I’m not waiting for spring. Another motto is live by – don’t wait for spring.

Hurray, I’ve written a post in the morning. Consistent practice makes for better. I’m warming up for the October Ultimate Blog Challenge.