Thursday, January 14, 2021

Day 7

 A bit of a rough day today as a massive snowstorm is predicted for tomorrow and I had planned to grocery shop along with two medical appointments and library drop off and pick up after a day of rest.

I was reminded of Robbie Burns' famous poem: "The best laid plans of mice and men......."

So I staggered out to do the curbside pickup, really tired to begin with, thinking I didn't have that much but it turned out to be a lot when I added it all up as I include so much fruit and veggies in it now and they are awkward and well LARGE.

I called both clinics to say I wasn't risking my life on unpredictable roads and their snowplows so cancelled the tomorrow stuff. Another day.

Huge attack of the munchies as I drove home, realizing that I loved to stop at cafes and pick up a snack along with the Americano and just sit at a masked distance from others and well people watch. I knew it was a no-go as the flesh is almighty weak and I would fall on a pastry or scone. So I didn't. A masked wonder was right into my bread she saw poking out of my cart when I got to the entrance of my building. I was grouchy but my mask covered up my snarl. I may wear one both permanently. I would never invade another's groceries and comment, but that's me, pandemic or no pandemic. Boundaries all the way. Yeah, I get sprouted bread, and had to give her tips on how to separate the slices, exhausted as I was. Now she thinks we're bonded over bread. Shyte.

What a lovely surprise with the mail though. Plural. A gift of a book just published by a friend, I've already read two of the stories and they are brilliant. And another book by Irene Kelly about her life in one of those infamous Mother and Baby Homes that are all over the papers these days. And a gorgeous handmade postcard from Daughter who extolled on the back of it how we have nearly 54 years travelling together, across oceans and continents. Very moving.



16 comments:

  1. So pleased you went grocery shopping a day early and cancelled the docs. Exactly what I would have done. When I've had to make winter appointments, I always make a weather disclaimer. "I will cancel this if the weather is bad!"

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    1. Even though I wasn't really up for it, Joanne, but needs must. I was whipped when I got in my door, but you know all about that, my friend.

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  2. Can you tell me what sprouted bread is please? The books look interesting.

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    1. I'm not sure what it would be called in OZ River but if you google sprouted bread, it is very helpful with info. It fills one better than ordinary bread and is very much healthier.

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  3. But I'm sure the postcard from your daughter was the best of all.

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  4. I am unable to read for long stretches as I used to before the pandemic and have to take breaks. This has slowed down my shelving books waiting to be read!

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    1. I take it in spurts over meals, Ramana, I stopped reading in bed which was one of my very favourite things. Eyesight not as good in spite of the good lamp, I think it's tiredness of eyes at the end of the day, they have served me well.
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  5. Sprouted bread made some really absurd pictures in my mind. Even though I know what it is, I never heard the Canadian word for this :D
    The books and the postcard look real good.

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    1. Thank you Charlotte. It is a weird word alright, you would think of a growing field or something. Most unappetizing :)

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  6. That sprouted bread sounds good. Nice to receive gifts.

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    1. Yes, I love snail mail Gigi. Makes me feel warm all over.

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  7. Wonderful of your daughter, sometimes we just need to know the good things others think about us. :)

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    1. Yes, especially in real mail as we tend to forget about the digital kind after a while :)

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  8. I would never dream of poking in someone's groceries!!
    I am going to look for that book Sins...

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    1. I know Jackie, so intrusive. I haven't read it yet but I heard some good things about it.

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