Don't get me wrong,, I am very grateful for the things they gave me. But...
We thought we would leave early for the Mead Food Bank,, Since everyone we spoke to about it said it is Packed.. Well,, we left at 3 PM.. and when we got there, there were only about 15 people in line. So we got in line, and I said to the woman who went with us.. OH.. watch out.. there are wasps right by your head. we were sitting in the shade. She was leaning up against the building. So there were Wasps flying around all over the place.
When a woman came out of the door, she had everyone sign in. We were 16,17,and 18th in line.. Which means Squat ... I thought,, oh it won't take that long.. They took the Newbies at the end of it all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By the time we finally got our stuff,, and got home.. it was 6 PM. And they say we can only go there once a month. So there are people out there that don't know what they are talking about. OH. by the way.. I got stung by a Wasp..!!!!!!!! I was NOT doing anything.. it landed on my right ring finger and stung me!!!!!!
I am exhausted... to say the least... I have yet gone in to put stuff away.. Better get in there to do it.
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Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Sunday, July 20, 2014
A Talk with my Sister
I have decided to call my Sister once a week. We really do need to stay in contact. So as we were talking about stuff she was telling me about when she and her Son and Daughter in Law went out to dinner Friday Evening.
OK... so let me just say that my Sister has 3 urns. One is my Mother, One is my baby Brother, and the last one is my Mother's second Husband. My Sister has decided she would wait to figure out what to do with them. Now I know there are a lot of people that have their dead ones on a Mantle, and she doesn't have a fireplace so she was thinking of putting up a few shelves and putting them there. I am not squimish about it all. But seems her Son and Daughter in Law have had a few "Laughs" about them.
The first time her Daughter in Law said something she called them my Sister's Shrine. That got my Sister pretty upset. She kept her mouth shut since at that time she was living with them. But Friday Evening took the cake.
I guess once they were seated at a table, both son and daughter in law started with negative talk,,and then what broke the camels back was the daughter in law and son saying... Oh,,its for your Shrine.. when she heard that they were headed to the hardware store if she could come along to buy some shelving.
My Sister told them both to Go you know where. And got up from the table and went home. She is still upset about this. And so far her Son has not contacted her about it all.
Her son met and married a young woman that came from Money... What ever that means..But that is what my Sister says .. the young woman is snobbish in all ways. And now he Son is acting like that also. I think the Son has forgotten where he came from and where he lived for the past 10 years before he met this young woman... Prison for attempted Murder.. Sad but true... Sad that it happened, but that is what it is. We talked about how people do change once they get rich, or better off financially.
So that is what has been on my mind today. And the fact that there are still fires all around us and I am still having to keep my AC on due to them. I tried opening my windows this morning but found I couldn't do it. So closed them all up.
OK... so let me just say that my Sister has 3 urns. One is my Mother, One is my baby Brother, and the last one is my Mother's second Husband. My Sister has decided she would wait to figure out what to do with them. Now I know there are a lot of people that have their dead ones on a Mantle, and she doesn't have a fireplace so she was thinking of putting up a few shelves and putting them there. I am not squimish about it all. But seems her Son and Daughter in Law have had a few "Laughs" about them.
The first time her Daughter in Law said something she called them my Sister's Shrine. That got my Sister pretty upset. She kept her mouth shut since at that time she was living with them. But Friday Evening took the cake.
I guess once they were seated at a table, both son and daughter in law started with negative talk,,and then what broke the camels back was the daughter in law and son saying... Oh,,its for your Shrine.. when she heard that they were headed to the hardware store if she could come along to buy some shelving.
My Sister told them both to Go you know where. And got up from the table and went home. She is still upset about this. And so far her Son has not contacted her about it all.
Her son met and married a young woman that came from Money... What ever that means..But that is what my Sister says .. the young woman is snobbish in all ways. And now he Son is acting like that also. I think the Son has forgotten where he came from and where he lived for the past 10 years before he met this young woman... Prison for attempted Murder.. Sad but true... Sad that it happened, but that is what it is. We talked about how people do change once they get rich, or better off financially.
So that is what has been on my mind today. And the fact that there are still fires all around us and I am still having to keep my AC on due to them. I tried opening my windows this morning but found I couldn't do it. So closed them all up.
Monday, July 7, 2014
What a Day
Had to take Jenny to the Vet's today.. It was HOT outside.. and we walked. Well, Jenny was put in my little grocery cart.. so she wouldn't be all that tired when we got there. And anyways.. as soon as we get to North Dakota and Jay Ave,,, she puts her breaks on.
So in she went. We got to Pet Smart, where Banfield Pet Hospital is located.. and they were kind enough to let her stay there a few hours till I got a few things taken care of.
I found a Meat Market here in Spokane,WA. And it has been here for a very long time. So I had to take 2 buses to get there. Thank God for AC in the Buses...It got to 91 F. today.. And I wore my hat and sprayed myself with sunscreen... which I am thinking it clogs the pours and makes me perspire even more!!! I got to the Downtown Plaza and had to find # 90 bus.. which was right there.. So then got off at Helena and Sprague and The Meat Market was right in front of me. I bought the weekly deal.. cost me $49.99. Then I got back on the bus headed back to the Plaza.. and that bus driver was so rude..
She did stop for me.. and I got on.. but she didn't bring the bus to the curb, and I had that cart full of meat.. and she didn't even lower the step!!!! After I paid with my smart card.. I turned towards the back.. and she started driving!!! I almost fell.. didn't even wait till I got sat down.. I was really upset... And made mention of this.. so at the end of the route, she stopped me and told me that next time tell them (drivers) to wait till you get sat down!!!! I let her know that the Bus Drivers in Tacoma always waited for their fares to sit down before heading off..
So I had to wait for the next bus and called Spokane Transit and complained. Telling them that what if there was an elderly person getting on the bus .and they just drove forward and that person fell??? and really hurt themselves??? anyway.. who knows if they will do anything about it..
I got off the number 25 bus and walked to Pet Smart and got Jenny.. and took the bus back to my stop. And that was that.. by the time we got back home it was 91 F... And I was melted ....LOL
So in she went. We got to Pet Smart, where Banfield Pet Hospital is located.. and they were kind enough to let her stay there a few hours till I got a few things taken care of.
I found a Meat Market here in Spokane,WA. And it has been here for a very long time. So I had to take 2 buses to get there. Thank God for AC in the Buses...It got to 91 F. today.. And I wore my hat and sprayed myself with sunscreen... which I am thinking it clogs the pours and makes me perspire even more!!! I got to the Downtown Plaza and had to find # 90 bus.. which was right there.. So then got off at Helena and Sprague and The Meat Market was right in front of me. I bought the weekly deal.. cost me $49.99. Then I got back on the bus headed back to the Plaza.. and that bus driver was so rude..
She did stop for me.. and I got on.. but she didn't bring the bus to the curb, and I had that cart full of meat.. and she didn't even lower the step!!!! After I paid with my smart card.. I turned towards the back.. and she started driving!!! I almost fell.. didn't even wait till I got sat down.. I was really upset... And made mention of this.. so at the end of the route, she stopped me and told me that next time tell them (drivers) to wait till you get sat down!!!! I let her know that the Bus Drivers in Tacoma always waited for their fares to sit down before heading off..
So I had to wait for the next bus and called Spokane Transit and complained. Telling them that what if there was an elderly person getting on the bus .and they just drove forward and that person fell??? and really hurt themselves??? anyway.. who knows if they will do anything about it..
I got off the number 25 bus and walked to Pet Smart and got Jenny.. and took the bus back to my stop. And that was that.. by the time we got back home it was 91 F... And I was melted ....LOL
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Monday, January 13, 2014
How to Stop buying Processed Foods
Its the hardest thing to do, but I am going to try my best to start eating better this year. Its not a Resolution .. Its something I have tried getting better at last year. Its kinda hard with what I have to deal with.
I get a very small Social Security Check each Month. And so with that I am fortunate enough to get Government Food Stamps, or now as they are called "SNAP". I don't know how they determine how much each person or family receives.. But for me they have determined that I only receive $109.00 per month. Well, for the next 6 months anyway. Then it is determined again. We have to be re-evaluated every 6 months. My Monies have not changed in that 6 months, so I have no idea why they cut them. Other than they just don't have enough for everyone, who knows.
So, where should I buy my groceries? There are several Grocery Stores around, Some on the very high end of the spectrum, while others are on the very low side. There is no difference in food products within these grocery stores.. Only that the high priced ones for some reason sell higher than the other ones.
I have been visiting a Food Bank, which helps out a lot, but I can't get there unless a friend is going. And so far we haven't gone in several months. We are suppose to go each Monday, but for some reason or another we just have not gone. By going there I can get fruits and veggies,canned and boxed items.
I usually go to WinCo. I always thought those letters meant Washington, Idaho, Nevada, California, and Oregon. See.. ... But no it doesn't. But that is OK.. I loved my way of thinking .. LOL.. Anyway, they usually have everything I need in their Grocery Store. And now I am going to see if I can buy everything I need by trying my darndest to not go down the Isles.. I know. What if I need a Cream of Mushroom or a Cream of anything soup for a dish I am making? Looks like I will have to make that soup before I make that dish.. Its going to be an interesting Month. I think I want to see what I can do myself. That is the Challenge I have for myself this month. Now Lets see if I can do it..... LOL.. Am I going to have fun with this? I don't know.. we will see.
Now I have to see what I want to prepare for my Dinners for the Month. Well, I usually grocery shop each week, it seems to save me money this way for some reason. And I make out weekly Menu's that I go by for the week, another thing that saves me money. When I have a menu, I buy what I need from that menu, and use everything that I buy, Hardly nothing goes to waste..
Which before, I was just going to the store and buying meats, veggies, and canned goods,, butters, milks and such without knowing what I was going to do with them. And there were times I would open the crisper up and notice something in there that I forgot to use, and had to toss it out. I cannot afford to waste any foods or money ... And I was.. It has taken me a very long time to figure it out. But that is OK.. this is an important time in my life.. Living to the end of it .. Keeping me strong, and sound, and making sure I have the best foods to sustain me till the end of life..
I get a very small Social Security Check each Month. And so with that I am fortunate enough to get Government Food Stamps, or now as they are called "SNAP". I don't know how they determine how much each person or family receives.. But for me they have determined that I only receive $109.00 per month. Well, for the next 6 months anyway. Then it is determined again. We have to be re-evaluated every 6 months. My Monies have not changed in that 6 months, so I have no idea why they cut them. Other than they just don't have enough for everyone, who knows.
So, where should I buy my groceries? There are several Grocery Stores around, Some on the very high end of the spectrum, while others are on the very low side. There is no difference in food products within these grocery stores.. Only that the high priced ones for some reason sell higher than the other ones.
I have been visiting a Food Bank, which helps out a lot, but I can't get there unless a friend is going. And so far we haven't gone in several months. We are suppose to go each Monday, but for some reason or another we just have not gone. By going there I can get fruits and veggies,canned and boxed items.
I usually go to WinCo. I always thought those letters meant Washington, Idaho, Nevada, California, and Oregon. See.. ... But no it doesn't. But that is OK.. I loved my way of thinking .. LOL.. Anyway, they usually have everything I need in their Grocery Store. And now I am going to see if I can buy everything I need by trying my darndest to not go down the Isles.. I know. What if I need a Cream of Mushroom or a Cream of anything soup for a dish I am making? Looks like I will have to make that soup before I make that dish.. Its going to be an interesting Month. I think I want to see what I can do myself. That is the Challenge I have for myself this month. Now Lets see if I can do it..... LOL.. Am I going to have fun with this? I don't know.. we will see.
Now I have to see what I want to prepare for my Dinners for the Month. Well, I usually grocery shop each week, it seems to save me money this way for some reason. And I make out weekly Menu's that I go by for the week, another thing that saves me money. When I have a menu, I buy what I need from that menu, and use everything that I buy, Hardly nothing goes to waste..
Which before, I was just going to the store and buying meats, veggies, and canned goods,, butters, milks and such without knowing what I was going to do with them. And there were times I would open the crisper up and notice something in there that I forgot to use, and had to toss it out. I cannot afford to waste any foods or money ... And I was.. It has taken me a very long time to figure it out. But that is OK.. this is an important time in my life.. Living to the end of it .. Keeping me strong, and sound, and making sure I have the best foods to sustain me till the end of life..
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Babies Sleeping
How old is a baby before they aren't a baby any longer? I have a friend who has a Grandson who will be 3 years old in Feb. He has been I think Coddled his whole life because he was born with a serious Kidney troubles. He only has one now, but he seems to me to be doing very well.
He goes to Morning Day Care since he has his Grandmother and Grandfather to go pick him up. And then his Mother comes home and puts him down for his nap.. He still breastfeeds, Only at Nap time and night time.
So this is what is going on. I know that he has his naps starting at 12 noon. And his Grandmother and Grandfather have to be very very quiet so that he doesn't wake up. When I went to visit them in June, and he had his napes. My friend and I would whisper or even go outside to talk normal so he could not be woken. Now, they live in a pretty big house.. And the door is not completely closed to his room, but no noise is allowed when he is sleeping. To me it doesn't make since.. that child should be sleeping with dogs barking or door bells ringing or the cell phone ringing without him being woke up. What harm does this type of thing do to a child ??
He goes to Morning Day Care since he has his Grandmother and Grandfather to go pick him up. And then his Mother comes home and puts him down for his nap.. He still breastfeeds, Only at Nap time and night time.
So this is what is going on. I know that he has his naps starting at 12 noon. And his Grandmother and Grandfather have to be very very quiet so that he doesn't wake up. When I went to visit them in June, and he had his napes. My friend and I would whisper or even go outside to talk normal so he could not be woken. Now, they live in a pretty big house.. And the door is not completely closed to his room, but no noise is allowed when he is sleeping. To me it doesn't make since.. that child should be sleeping with dogs barking or door bells ringing or the cell phone ringing without him being woke up. What harm does this type of thing do to a child ??
Friday, November 1, 2013
Very Exhausting and Expensive Day
The first of the Month, getting my Social Security Check on Friday instead of Sunday is Great.. although at the end it really is hard..But that is the way it is.
So, I made my Menu for the week, wrote out my Grocery List... and got ready, and walked to the Bus Stop with my cute little 2 wheeled cart... Yes.. Now lets talk about that 2 wheeled cart... Here it is, its a really nice cart,,, Only,, it has some really weak wheels on it. And I took it today to go grocery shopping and guess what?? Yep.. I had it loaded to the brim with groceries.. and as I was pulling it along, it lost a wheel. This guy found it, so yelled over at me to let me know,, at this time I knew I would have to call a cab, there was no way I would be able to pull this broken thing all the way home. So, I found a Taxi and called them and they were so nice. I got home,, and here
So, I made my Menu for the week, wrote out my Grocery List... and got ready, and walked to the Bus Stop with my cute little 2 wheeled cart... Yes.. Now lets talk about that 2 wheeled cart... Here it is, its a really nice cart,,, Only,, it has some really weak wheels on it. And I took it today to go grocery shopping and guess what?? Yep.. I had it loaded to the brim with groceries.. and as I was pulling it along, it lost a wheel. This guy found it, so yelled over at me to let me know,, at this time I knew I would have to call a cab, there was no way I would be able to pull this broken thing all the way home. So, I found a Taxi and called them and they were so nice. I got home,, and here
is what the cart looks like on the bottom. Broken and not able to fix it. OH.. well.. in the trash it goes...
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