The Bitch is Back

After a long hiatus I've returned to the world of intimate exposure via the World Wide Web. It's been an interesting year which I won't expand upon other than to say I have made new acquaintances, taken some classes at OLLI, experienced Jackson Wellsprings, had 2nd thoughts about the place I've chosen to live and really missed the Portland Metro area.

Not sure just what 2011 holds in store for me. A photo class starts tomorrow. A trip south to see friends and family I haven't laid eyes on in 4 years is in the iminent future.

January

A slow start to the New Year. Fixed myself a simple meal and was in bed at 9 p.m. with the help of the 2 Mimosas. The month seems to be dominated by Amber's baby and the changes she has wrought.

I have company for a week or two which enhances the joy of watching movies and cooking and even the mediocre errands of the occasional trip to Wildberries. Sharing the abundance from the fridge and freezer is also 'trippy'.

Living each day as it comes along and trying to make progress with the landscaping, dealing with storage issues and settling into my new phase as a Humboldt 'country' hippie.

A Fine Way to Celebrate a Birthday

Breakfast turned out to be Scrambled Eggs with Broccolini and Garlic roasted potatoes, garlic and a pasilla pepper with warmed up Kalamata Olive Bread and Garden Patch Veggie Juice. Amber and Kayle came here for breakfast and Cory cooked the eggs. Not rushed, but Cory did have to get on the road so I visited a few hours with Amber and Kayle before just relaxing the rest of the day.

Trader Joe's prepared the Mushroom Marinara Manicotti for my dinner. No singing or dancing or excess celebrating of any kind but a beautiful, happy and relaxing day.

I'm finally 'comfortable' with dinner parties and spontaneous company. More to do around here though and once it is done I'll be feeling right at home.

End of Another Year

Tomorrow I reach my 72 year Milestone. I am quite UP about it. I'm sure it helps that I had such a wonderful getaway to Vancouver, WA, where I was able to see old friends and experience the neighborhood once again. Seeing Michael for lunch at PDX was also an indescribable treat. Could be that my prospective house mate has also lifted my spirits. Cory is a motivator and an upbeat companion as well as my handyman.

Tomorrow I will open my package and card from Karin and from Willa before going to breakfast with Amber, Kayle and Cory.

6 Boxes to Storage, 6 boxes upstairs, picture boxes unpacked and some pictures hung. Found the power cord for the Digital Photo frame and it is now ready to cycle pictures for my enjoyment.

Major progress in the Living Room.

First Dinner Party at my New Home

The past few months I've had the help of a productive handyman. I pay Cory $10 an hour for any help he can provide around the home. This week we concentrated on getting my unpacked boxes to storage. You know, those things that have value but you aren't using them to full advantage and aren't quite willing to part with just yet.

I have managed to look into all but the last half dozen or so boxes and disposed of several of them to my satisfaction.

The dining room and kitchen are really getting there and last night I celebrated with Roast Turkey and fixins for Cory and Amber and Kayle. Lots of laughter and conversation. We even watched a movie afterward.

This picture represents the current state of the dining room.