I have no idea what the temperature was this morning. Warm, muggy, overcast, those things I know. But I never looked at the actual temperature.
The power went off last evening around 9pm, and didn't come back on until 9:30 am. Not a real problem, just inconvenient...and hot. The humidity has been through the roof this week, so last night was not pleasant sleeping conditions. Still, I slept pretty soundly. Actually I have slept better the last 3 nights than I have since getting my knee done, so progress!
Thankfully the electricity was back on in just enough time for me to take a shower before running out the door for my pedicure appointment. Derek had just arrived to help Larry unload the riding mower from the truck, and all I had time for was a wave as I drove off, wet hair and all.
But now I have pretty toesies again. I know it seems inexplicable to most men, and for years it seemed a silly thing to me too. I mean, I could cut my own nails, right? And put polish on them if I wanted? These days, though, it hurts my hip joints like crazy to do them, and my hands and eyes are not up to doing a nice neat job of it. Often I cut to the quick, and that hurts! And bleeds too.
So I have caved, finally, and truth be told, I love the pampering. I am, honest to God, the lowest maintenance thing around here and always have been. I think it's time for me to coddle myself a bit. I even get my hair cut a few times a year, instead of chopping it off myself as I have always done. My hair appreciates it too...and I get to listen to Amanda the hairdresser who should seriously consider a job in stand-up comedy.
After toes, I had lunch with a friend, picked up our weekly fresh milk and butter from Maddie the Milk Maid (our nickname for her), came home and picked up my book. Four hours later, I have almost finished the book and am thinking about an early bedtime. I'll be back in the groove tomorrow, but today was a nice day off.
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