August 25, 2022
Daily Diary, Day 725: First of all, thanks to all of you who identified the plant from yesterday as a Crown of Thorns! On today's walk, I had to really search hard to find any blooms that weren't brown, faded, or literally falling apart. Even most of the succulents aren't putting anything out. But I did find a rose bush that was still putting out some fresh blooms.
Another hot day, already 76 when I finished my walk this morning and while I know that sounds mild, I'm in the middle of a difficult arthritis flare up again, so it was only with great fortitude that I completed my 60 min walk. (smile) Some people my age are hiking up mountains, to each their own!
As anticipated, lots of phone calls yesterday, but more than expected. In addition to noon meeting I had four calls in the afternoon, so I simply decided that the 175 words I had written in the morning would have to do. I've even decided that the particular pain in my right hand by evening should be blamed on holding the phone. So today, going to try to just concentrate on writing, the only safe and sensible thing to do!
Now for some cleaning, a shower, and off to work.