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| Happy Friday Eve from the little library! It's been a crazy, busy week. It's the last week (thankfully) of summer reading. However, there are a few more programs. Next Tuesday, we have raptors coming!  It will be an hour earlier than we open so I'm coming early to see them. Then we have a science truck and the wrap up party. Whew! I did apply for the position at the other library. I'm praying hard for that one! It's 8 fewer hours and $5-9 more per hour. I would love that. More time for Gracie! This Sunday is my sis's birthday so I'm taking a day trip. We're going to see Twisters! and out for lunch. Have a terrific Thursday y'all!    from me and Gracie |
| Happy Saturday from my dog sitting gig! It's another hazy day. I don't mind the shade but the dust is not allergy friendly. Today will be a lazy one. I'm now in the process of taking my things back to my place after 11 days here. I'll be glad to be back home with Gracie full time. I plan to take her out for a pup cup tomorrow. Still no sign of wildlife at the other gig. It may be the unfamiliar sight of me and my vehicle. It may be the timing. Guess what? The other library gig is now listed! I filled out all I could online and have it saved so I can print it out on Tuesday, finish it, and fax it. Fingers crossed! As far as the description and the requirements, I check every box. Not to mention my former supervisor at my present job works there. It's less hours and more pay. It's an ideal fit. I can spend more time with Gracie and still pet sit on the side. Ya'll have a super Saturday! from me and Gracie |
| Happy Wednesday from my dog sitting gig! The Saharan Dust has settled over north Texas. Everything is an orange haze. Scratchy eyes and sneezing seems to be the order of the day. We may get some rain tonight with cooler temps and more rain coming. That makes me a happy girl!  I picked up another pet gig. This one will be cool! The wife told me just an outside cat, that her husband would tell me more. And he did. Not only the cat but a 3-legged raccoon, some more racoons, opossum, wild birds, and deer! It's just putting food out and making sure everyone has water. I'm excited about this! They'll be gone 2 weeks. He said if I'm okay with this that they will need me again soon. Well, yeah! These folks used to live across the street from my family. really great people. Just received a text from my former library director. Her new library will have a part time opening in a few weeks. Hmmm... Y'all have a gorgeous day! from me and Gracie! |
Kåre Enga in Montana  - Only once have I ever ventured into a casino. It was in America, and I was sure when I experienced it that hell would be just like that. I think it was the noise, which could have been accurately described as a cacophony that I particularly disliked. |
Adherennium Dr of Phoolishness  - Our casino is a mini-burger, more like a sports bar with slot machines. Not extremely noisy. Noisy = BINGO or pinochle in God's Waiting Room or Thursday Night in the park. I avoid loud noisy places. |
| Happy Tuesday from my dog sitting gig! Yes! My laptop is here! Y'all, yesterday was a Monday! First, I go for a checkup. While having bloodwork done, the needle came off in my arm!  She said that she'd never had that happen in all her years. The highlight of the day happened when I went to see the former director at my library at the library where she now works. I had so much spinning around in my brain that I stubbed the toe of my rubber shoe on the curb and went flying headlong to the sidewalk. Graceful, I'm not! I'm scraped up and hurt all over but it could have been worse. She can't say I don't make an entrance! Today was extremely stressful. Our magician was sick and didn't show. He had sent an email last Friday but it wasn't seen until 10 this morning, you know, uh, when he was supposed to be there. We had some disappointed kids. Tomorrow will be a shiny new day! from me and Gracie |
| It's Friday Eve at the little library! Oh my, y'all...yesterday evening. I took care of Gracie then headed to my sitting gig. We've always done the key  situation one way then it switched up this time. It was supposed to be on the gate rail by the door. Supposed to be. No key . I called the lady's grandmother. She sent a pic, no key. Windows are closed tight, no entry. Little dog is going crazy inside. So...a locksmith was called and grandfather came out as well. Locksmith shows at 7:30. Easy peasy, right? Wrong. The smith tried everything and either didn't know what he was doing or was gouging the folks for more money. (I'm suspicious) After an hour and a half, he finally had to drill out the locks and replace them. It was nearly dark by the time I got inside to tend to the dogs. Poor babies. Me too. I hadn't eaten since lunch, was thirsty, and had gotten too hot. She left no water (tap isn't fit to drink) and no food. I tended to the dogs, had to win the little one over again, and got into bed around 10:30. I had leg cramps all night so not much sleep there. Even with all the crazy events, I'm blessed. I ordered (finally) a laptop. It will be in on Tuesday. It'll be nice to get on here on days when I'm not working. Have a wonderful evening y'all! from me and Gracie |
| Happy Wednesday from the little library! The Fourth went well. There weren't many fireworks near my place. The first POP, Gracie looked to me, saw I ignored it, and went promptly to sleep. As far as the move, I have no idea. My sister suddenly has issues with my dog. She didn't agree to a big dog. Gracie must be fully trained before we move there. I haven't mentioned that her little dog needs training as well. We'll see. I am now looking at jobs here too. This evening, I begin an 11 day dog sitting gig. They are great dogs and I don't have to be there all the time. I've got to get my eyes checked, hopefully next week. They need it. Have a gorgeous day y'all! from me and Gracie! |
| Happy Wednesday from the little library! I survived yesterday. We had 140 people show up for the Creature Teacher event. It was loud!, quite chaotic at times but we (I) made it. On to a new day! I have a 5 day weekend after today. This evening I pet sit for a few hours then I finally get to spend time with Gracie! The only places I have to go are grocery shopping and do laundry. I plan to do that in the morning. I promised Gracie that we'd go on a few rides this weekend. She loves to ride! I did get invited to have the 4th at a friend's house. They are a young couple with two little girls, 5 years and 7 months. I plan to spend it with Gracie. It will be her first 4th and I want to make sure she will be okay with the noise. We are just outside of the city limits so it's legal to shoot off fireworks here not to mention that there is a firework stand across the highway. I believe she'll be fine. She looks to me for my reaction and goes from there. For those who celebrate Independence Day, enjoy and be safe! For everyone else, be safe too! Have a fantastic day and weekend y'all! from me and Gracie! |
It's Tuesday in the little library.  It was Creature Teacher today. Nearly 150 people. One board member "helping" me. She mostly wanted to question everything I did and override decisions that were already made.  Too many people and too many questions! But now, deep breath. I pet sat over the weekend. I may sit on the 3rd for a few hours. Tomorrow is my last day this week. We're closed for the holiday. I have another gig from the 10-21. My eyes are giving me fits so I'll get them checked. I plan to order from Pair Eyewear, Anyone have experience with them? Have a gorgeous day y'all! from me and Gracie! |
| It's Tuesday at the little library! We had EMTs this morning (the ambulance folks). Not many showed but the weather is downright disrespectful outside! Not much happening. I pet sit from Wednesday evening until Monday. This is good. I can order my bedframe and mattress to have delivered to my sister's so I won't have to move it. I'll move some of my books and a little table today I found today at the front of park. It's a bit busy so I'm going for now. Have a gorgeous day y'all! from me and Gracie! |
| Happy Friday from the little library! I'm dealing with vertigo and a migraine but am in a great mood. Maybe I'm working through my grief. It been two months today since my best friend passed. On the 24th, it will be a year since I lost Hershey. I'm still processing. A friend posted this to me when I lost my best friend: I believe that the hardest part of healing after you lose a loved one is to recover the "you" that went with them. So true. It should be a peaceful weekend. I plan to work on the house, go through more stuff, trips to the dumpster, and of course, playing and relaxing with my Gracie Girl. Have a gorgeous day and weekend y'all! from me and Gracie |
| It's Friday Eve at the little library! So, this weekend, Gracie and I were sitting outside when something stung me. I never saw what did it but it HURT! Yesterday morning when we went out, there were 3 yellowjackets swarming on the front porch. Gracie tried to bite one so I hauled her back inside. I couldn't find their nest anywhere. However when I came home in the evening, there was very visible activity. Ah hah! Now I knew where the rascals were. So this morning, when I left for work, I took a can of spray out with me. I unlocked my car, put all my stuff in it and left the door open just in case I needed to make a fast waddle to the car. I sprayed those suckers down. Now I have lavender scented, dead yellowjackets on my front porch!  I'll sweep them up this evening so Gracie doesn't get into them. Have a lovely day y'all! from me and Gracie! |
| It's Tuesday, right? Oh yes, it is Tuesday! At the little library. We started out with major sign in/technology issues right off the bat. And we had a program this morning, so major chaos. I dealt with it better than I have been. With all the losses since June 24th last year (furbabies, best friend, cousin, and assorted others), I've tried hard to keep it inside. By midmonth May of this year, it started bubbling up. Mostly in anger. I've been mad at everything and everybody. I felt like one of those cartoon characters walking around with a thundercloud over my head. Last week, the cracks started showing. I've had a few meltdowns, just crying and wailing. Poor Gracie isn't sure what to do so she brings me Snake. It's a bright orange squeaky toy. She's a good girl. Anyway, since the first meltdown I've felt a bit better. Now I'm in a whatever mood at work. It's not ideal but better. It's going to get better a step at a time. Have a gorgeous day y'all! from me and Gracie |
| Happy Wednesday from the little library! Storytime is over and , hopefully, it will be quiet the rest of the day. I found that my best friend's cousin Passed last month. None of Karen's family bothered to tell me. I'm hurt. So two more blows. I'm ready for some peace! So last weekend, I left work early, went home and packed the car, loaded Gracie, and off to my sister's. Gracie travelled like a champ. When we've gone for rides before, she looked at me and not the scenery. This time she was checking out everything! She is too rowdy for me to turn loose with my sis's dog so I kept her leashed. But, they were very interested in each other. They touched noses, barked some. Gracie jumps on things when she gets excited. We're working on it. She kept knocking off a scrambled stack of papers that belonged to my sis. Instead of moving them off, she kept telling me that I needed to get Gracie under control. This was my proudest moment though. Whenever I take her to the lot here to run, she stays right with me. The first time I took her out to the backyard at my sister's, she went nuts! She claimed as hers immediately. She zoomied, and the next time out, she patrolled the perimeter. My heart swelled with happiness! And the class reunion was great! It was so good to see everyone! Some of those faces, well, I hadn't seen in a decade or so. Lots of catching up and hugs. It was a good day.. Have a gorgeous day y'all! from me and Gracie |
| It's Wednesday at the little Library! Yesterday was a madhouse! First big summer event of the season. So many kids! Board members were here. I told them I was overwhelmed. I basically was blown off. I leave early this Friday for a weekend trip. One of the board is filling in. None of them know the system, no one will learn. The minute I walk out the door, I don't answer the phone or texts. Gracie let me trim 2 of her nails this morning. Only several more to go and a Friday deadline. So, this weekend...my sister has a class reunion on Saturday. Her car is held together with spit and a prayer and wouldn't make it here. So Gracie and I are going to Oklahoma Friday evening. Introduce the dogs. Saturday morning, she and I are loading up and coming back to Texas for the reunion. It's for several years of classes but misses me by a year or two. But now I'm sister's plus 1. One of my classmates has a band and they will be there. Another woman and her brother has one of the best BBQ places in town. They are providing the food. It will be nice except the heat. Ugh, heat. Y'all have a wondermus day! from me and Gracie |
| It's Friday at the little library! I've been up sine just before 6 this morning. I had to take care of Gracie Girl, get me cleaned up and ready for work, and get to my dog sitting gig by 6:30, Whew! I'm not an early morning riser so I'm sleepy and already have a headache. I think headaches and upset tummy will be a Tuesday through Friday thing until I leave this place. I'm seriously considering finding a therapist. I wake up with panic attacks every morning that I work and leave angry. I realized that, since losing my little boys, my favorite cousin, and my best friend in less than two years is taking its toll. Not to mention the shakeup at the little library. So, this weekend--dog siting. These two are sweet dogs. Get nails and hair did. Relax. Have a beautiful weekend y'all! |
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We had a storm last night. 109 mph. Huge trees down. Power out for over 8 hours where I live. God's Waiting Room was closed today so no lunch... I'm eating an asiago bagel at the café.
I mostly missed the storm because I had a 9 pm. deadline here at WdC. Power went out around 8:55.