My Woods

My Grandson, Big Al .. in his box.
It's really Meredith Ann's box but for today, it was his.
I rarely get a good photo of him
so even though he has allergy eyes,
(yes, even cats get it)
he was too cute not to post about.
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It's another Wednesday in the woods.
Where did my week go ?
It flew by.

Riley is better.
Not great but eating and drinking.
Asks for pets.
Isn't hiding in the closet or under the chair.
So, I am pleased.
(still watching him though as any Mom would)

I'm doing better too.
I was not doing well on my new heart med.
Thus, I stopped taking it.
Either I was going to nap for a month
or live my life.
I decided to enjoy my life.
I'm now on two meds for my heart
instead of three.
And, as they say,
the beat goes on.
Not to worry, I'm not really bothered
by my fast heart beat.
I've had it, most of my life.
I think I'm used to it.
Just has gotten a bit crazy lately.
Mostly when I'm in surgery
or in a lot of pain.

Purr and Fur Gang
are all doing fine.
The scare with Riley 
has me on alert.
I tell them all to not sneeze
or throw a hair ball.
My credit card can't take it.
(no really I mean it)

And, that is my update from the woods.
See, not much going on this week.
Just reading a book on the deck
while Meredith Ann enjoys
her freedom.

Yesterday, she found a small green 
frog that was in the grass.
I told her no, we don't play with our 
friends that way.

She really is too cute.

The butterfly's are in my woods
again this year.
Thus, I enjoy sitting with a good book,
and a glass of 'whatever' 
and take in the world around me.

I'm just a simple gal
who loves the sounds
of my woods.

Hope you are all well
and remembering 
to dance.

Just saying ...

~ JC ~

Wordy Wednesday

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I know it's Wordless Wednesday but I'm changing it to Wordy Wednesday. So many thoughts going through my old mossy live in the woods brain.

Went to my neighborhood meeting last night. First time in almost fifteen years. To say that I didn't miss much would be an understatement. I am not into silly rules and most of the people sharing old chairs with me are. I had sort of volunteered to help out this year on the board. I did say I could help but added my own old lady who lives in the woods rules. I did not hear back from our neighborhood live by the rules person. So, since I was in one of those moods, I got my old lady rear and drove to the meeting. Not to worry, it was only across the busy street a ways at the local church but still odd for me to actually do that kind of thing. Usually, I'm settled in with the Purr and Fur Gang for a cozy evening of whatever.

I tried to listen oh so nicely all the while thinking, these people are serious. They live by these rules. Me, I think most of them are silly as can be. Course I bought my home a long time ago. I drive down my long driveway that is surrounded by the woods. I only come out to the real neighborhood to get my mail or drive somewhere.

I left this meeting after an hour or so. I luckily did not get voted into office. The sort of popular group in the corner did. They did put me on a special project list. Oh joy, I felt like standing up and cheering only I'd have gotten the bad girl in church look. They were then talking about roofs and how do you know when to replace them. I rose my hand and said, I knew I needed a new roof when my skylight started to leak. That did not get much applause so I figured it was time for me to make an exit. I left them talking about dogs and keeping them on a leash. I knew if I opened my mouth to say build a fence, that it still wouldn't go over well. I drove home and was greeted by my two loves wagging their tails. I told them all about these silly people. I then poured myself a strong drink and enjoyed what was left of my evening.

~ JC ~

(I live in a sort of small neighborhood that has a homeowners association. Since, I live down a long driveway set in the woods, I don't see any of these people on a regular basis. I wave if they catch me walking the dogs to the mailbox but other than that, nope, they don't know who I am. Except at Halloween. I give out fabulous candy. Anyway, most of the rules in this two inches of paperwork are absurd as can be but that's why I don't go to their meetings. First time I went in fifteen years. One of those lets see if anything has changed since I last went kind of evenings. Nope, just people telling other people what to do with their yards and roofs and when to take in their garbage cans. I could not live here if it wasn't for my beloved woods. If I had to go to these meetings, I'd have to bring my good friend Jack with me. Last name Daniels.)