Wednesday, Sept 13, 2023

A touch of cooler fall weather and better success in writing.

Daily Diary, Day 1108:

Got up to 823 words written yesterday, and while I have a morning phone call, the afternoon is free, so I hope to meet at least the 500 words a day goal I have for myself.

In addition, it got considerably cooler last night, so still in high sixties when I walked. I could tell the difference because I set my phone for 15 minutes, then turn around and head home to ensure I get my 30 minutes in, and this morning I made it further at the 15 minute mark than I had been making recently, so I had been walking faster.

Still listening to my History of Rock in 500 songs on my walk in the morning, and I just hit an episode that introduced the early role of Carole King in writing for late 1950s, early 1960s rock. I found it particularly interesting because I had recently started listening to Carole King, (and Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Carly Simon) in the evenings as I soak my eyes to prevent getting another stye.

Blood sugar is staying stable, so I am feeling adventurous and had soup for dinner rather than my usual plate of cheese—without any problems. I can see I am getting ready for cooler evenings. This morning my arm is a trifle sore from the flu shot I got yesterday, but I think this is from sleeping on that side, part of the night, but I am not feeling it as I type, which is all that matters.

I was going just going to put up flowers today (found another cacti in bloom) but I just looked over and Leeza is sleeping so soundly and sweetly in a patch of sun, I needed to share the picture with you all as well.

She got a bath at the groomers yesterday, and I washed the cover on the couch and the pillows she lies on, so everything is smelling quite lovely today.