Cool and wet. Probably raining. All we got yesterday was dew and a very light misty drizzle. Which was actually fine with me, but it did play havoc with the OTHER drivers on the roads around Houston.
I did my pickups, got some great deals on household stuff, and a couple of minor things to add to the “resell” pile. Daughter 2 was thrilled with a new rug for her room. It’s very pink, and VERY fuzzy. I got a new in box 100% goose down comforter for my bed. It was a bit chilly for the light blanket I normally use during the recent cold snap. Yes, I know, we’ll probably never have the same problem again, but getting a light down comforter has been on my list for a while. $12.50. Who would say no to that?
Before I left on my errands, I found the dead rat in the attic. The trap got him. First time for everything I guess. Washing and soaking the trap with bleach hasn’t gotten rid of the odor, so I think I’ll be making another. I can’t imagine the rat dumb enough to enter the trap if it smells like death.
Today we’re supposed to have the tree guy taking down our half rotten pecan in the back yard. The house will be hotter this summer, the grass will not grow as well, but my garden should benefit. The squirrels are going to be upset. I say “supposed to” because I don’t know what he’ll want to do if it’s raining, and the national forecast is showing rain for us.
Lots of people online talking about the coming collapse of the financial bubble, and the coming conflict between city and rural, and a lot of other stuff. Not many talking about what to do if they are right. One without the other is just distraction at this point, as far as I’m concerned. LOTS of distraction out there. FOCUS on what you need to do to get through whatever is coming. Don’t get distracted. Monitor, yes. Obsess, no.
Speaking of distraction, it didn’t take long to bomb Syria did it?
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