Happy hump day! There’s lots to talk about this morning. Take a deep breath…
So, we are into March and I start getting really itchy for consistent days of Spring. They are not here yet. We get a day or two in a row of beautiful sun and warmth, and then the temps fall again. I ordered some small plants from an online plant & flower company and I am waiting for them to be delivered. They don’t ship until it’s time in my area to get them in the ground. They haven’t arrived yet. So, it isn’t time. But, I keep looking for them every.single.day.
This is also the time of year when the roadsides are disgustingly full of trash. I know the county and state crews are not out working yet to mow. And, so it’s been months of people throwing trash out car windows, and it just looks awful. I just don’t get how people can intentionally toss garbage out like they do. But, it’s obvious that they do. Yesterday I went up one side of the road I live on, and then down the other, picking up trash… and I was only able to cover maybe even a quarter of a mile. Each side. I filled a big black garage bag. Most of what I found were fast food wrappers, styrofoam containers, and cups – and beer cans. I also found small plastic bags, and candy wrappers, and cigarette packages. I even found some truck tire pieces – we have logging trucks run (fast) past our home, and I picked up a Chevrolet hubcap. As I picked it all up I thought to myself how 1. Lazy people are, 2. Insensitive to the beauty of our environment, and 3. Need a lesson in being more conscientious. Were they never told not to litter? Did they grow up not hearing about the concerns of plastic and styrofoam? We have a garbage and recycle center not even 2 miles away, yet people throw trash out their windows – la Dee dah – without a care. Humanity sometimes is difficult.
As I mentioned in my post before this one, I finished up with volunteering for Mayor Pete Buttigeig this past Saturday. Wouldn’t you know that on Sunday he announced he was suspending his campaign? Just like that. All the months of work so many people put into it, and the money, and the hopes and dreams. I know it was the right thing to do. But, I was rather sad about it for the first day after learning he left the race. But, thankfully, I believe we will be hearing much more from Pete in the future. Since then Amy left, and just now I heard that Bloomberg has also stopped campaigning. One can not think about ALL the money (especially Bloomberg’s) that went towards the run for president. Could it have been better spent? My hubby likes to remind me that thousands of individuals were hired to work on campaigns, and printing companies, and media outlets, and more all made money from it. It’s capitalism at work.
So now, for Democrats it comes down to Biden vs. Sanders. I will vote for Biden, but as usual I will do it picking the least of them to stop our country from going down the wrong path and into trouble. As I have stated before, I think Joe Biden is too old (but they all are too old), and I do notice he has trouble with quick thinking. Hey – so do I. It’s an aging thing. I also think Biden will not be charismatic vs. Trump. And, really, I don’t want that loud speaking, tweeting, off the cuff remarks style anymore. Trump thinks he is a comedian now. Did you see his last rally making fun of Bloomberg? Biden WiLL, though, represent our country well around the world. He knows how government runs, and he respects our 3 branches of government. I think he will bring stability back to the White House, and lord knows, we need that.
On to another subject:
We are in Lent. if you recall I said I was adding to each day by purposely sending a positive message out to someone. I missed one day already. Oops. But, I’m trying to make the effort – not just for the receiver – but for me to work on living in a more positive life. To see the good in people, and to let them know. If you get a message from me, yes, it fulfills my Lenten challenge, but please know it is also from the heart.
I took the pugs in for their annual checkups yesterday – and $600 dollars later – they got some shots, and ears cleaned, and eye drops for Honeybee. We got flea and tick medicine. And we talked about aging pugs. Both have a bit of arthritis. Daisy is holding up better than Bee. Honeybee gained a pound (probably from less activity) and has infected ears and a bad eye. We knew she could not hear & see us as well as she used to… man, it’s just like people aging. Poor baby. I know Just how she feels.
The kitchen cabinets have been ordered (finally) for our kitchen redo. They will be delivered April 8th. Before that the tear out will begin. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that by May 1st we will have a beautiful new kitchen. New floors, walls, cabinets, and appliances.
I’m looking forward to seeing my grandboys Friday. They are now 2 1/2 and have I said they are the most adorable little boys ever?? Lol. My heart melts every time i hear them say “Mimi” over the phone… and when they give me hugs and want to always sit on my lap. I know this time goes by too quickly so I’m soaking it in as much as possible. Oh – can we say a prayer for my daughter and SIL? They have decided to start the boys on potty training this weekend. Two could be twice as difficult, but hopefully one of them will ‘show the way’ and the other will follow. As I remind my daughter, ALL children at some point learn how to use the potty. It will happen. Don’t stress!
And, on that interesting subject I will end this musing…
Have a wonderful rest of your day – and week!
Marla’s Musings 