SO grateful for the return of cool(ER) temperatures...and
energy. Have been making some progress
on my “to do” list of projects. Trying to follow my friend's suggestion and
focus on one task per day to reduce the overwhelming dimension of my
"elephant". Last week it felt
like the only room not filled with endless clutter was the tiny hall bathroom.
(In there a full wastebasket is overload!)
Replaced the living/dining room sheers after the
window-washer’s visit (they were unbelievably sun-faded), and rehung laundered
kitchen valences. The house definitely looks different without window
coverings. I enjoyed a few days of “openness” without covering the windows that
overlook my lanai—brought some of the greenness inside!
Plants in the backyard are now showing signs of returning to
life (YAY!)...and only current magazines are on the trunk in the family room;
shredded a "ton" of junk mail yesterday (and sent a bundle of “read”
magazines to Arizona
with Anna!)
Speaking of magazines:
Mary Kay has a 2-page full-color ad in the October issue of Good
Housekeeping and also in Seventeen.
Seventeen magazine is seeking to show that Mary Kay “isn’t
your grandmothers makeup” anymore with a trendy display of “Mary Kay @
Play” products. To become “experienced”
with the product line, I tried the baked eye-shadow on Monday. I really can’t
see without my glasses so it’s rather like applying product by Braille and then
putting my glasses back on for evaluation. Product went on easily… Probably need a lighter hand in application
and some time to become accustomed to the new look. I’m a long way past 17!
Was a delight to spend a bit of time with my Arizona family. Derek
and Anna brought their camper to San
Clemente for a long weekend. Chris and Melissa drove
separately. Saturday night we met at The Crab Shack to celebrate
birthdays. Melissa’s actually was on the 14th and Anna’s will be
Thursday (19th). Then I brought Nina & Lexxie home for an
overnight. Mary Lou went with me to
return them on Sunday morning.
My sister Virginia often phones me on Thursday morning
(about 6 am my time) as she is on her way to work. THIS week she’ll be on a plane coming to
visit!!! She should be here for lunch tomorrow
and stay through Sunday afternoon. Of
course she’s looking forward to some beach time so I’m glad our temps haven’t
dropped too much. The past couple of mornings
have been “foggy” but it clears by 10’ish.
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