In catching up with the radio programs today, it is ridiculous to hear the reports and clips of the people being lead in chanting, protesting something about which they have no clue. One group of repeaters even chanted back ‘thank you all for coming out today…” not even realizing the ‘indoctrination portion of the meeting had ended. The protestors at Wall Street, when asked, according to some, knew they were there to protest something but were not clear exactly what. One pathetic graduate student played for the cameras, simulated sobbing over Chase Bank taking back his parent’s house, stopping mid-sob to properly spell his name for the reporters, and then crying again. Upon further investigation, it turned out his parents, both with extended degrees and employed, actually are selling their home in a short-sale. Street theater at its finest, or at its worst, as the case might be.
Well, sadly, Justin was unable to join us for Trivia last night as he was kept longer helping his father get some things ready for visiting houseguests from WI. The origin plan was that he would have been done in time, come over here to take a shower and change clothes before going to Trivia. He expressed some concern about getting everything done today, besides working with the lawn guy, and I hope he did without getting an ulcer. Justin called me Tuesday while driving back from a jobsite to tell me about a lovely neighborhood with condos and townhouses. He is always thinking of me in that regard, but he agreed the neighborhood is too far off the beaten path for me. Cannot cramp my style by isolating myself, but it’s cool, anyway.
At first, when he gave me a quick call to tell me he couldn’t make it, I thought I might stay home, too, but changed my mind. Last week I was not able to visit with Stephanie or the others because of having two teams so I decided I would go to chat with my friends. What fun we had! Somehow or another we squeaked out a nice 2nd place victory. On the one hand, there were fewer teams playing, and on the other hand, we had less competition. Nice!
Every one of us brought something to the game last night, and the host told us, to comfort us, that no one got the final question correct. Not even the sports DJs we were up against got the sports question right----whew! I do know this---if Justin had been there, he would have known the answer to the Greek mythology question. Oh well….He won’t be there next week either because he has to babysit for his soon-to-be stepsister. My frequent diner’s card from Johnny Angels is full so my meal next week is on them!
Today I got a delayed phone message from my friend, Cindy, who called me as I drove home from Trivia. Since I was talking with Mom, her call must have gone to the machine, and got lost in outer space until today. Anyway, she was right behind on I-295, and said I was her guiding light on her way home. That was so nice! She also thanked me again for directing a family from church to buy her daughter’s car. So glad it worked out for them all.
Another call, or rather, message came later than it was left, and this was after I had reset my phone because it was acting strangely. Apparently it was choking on phone messages!
We are expecting a cooling trend this weekend, but Friday is still looking to be in the low 90’s. I wish the weather would stay nice while the in-laws are in town, although they will likely think that 79 IS nice weather. For me, an extra blanket might be needed---well, not quite but it will certainly feel quite different. The biggest difference we Floridians will notice is the decreased humidity which has been extraordinarily high in these recent weeks. Perhaps then I will be able to close the door to my laundry room---the door is so swollen that it is now too large to fit the opening!
Today I had lunch with my friend, Brenda N., at Steak ‘n Shake, next door to her work. She teased me for ordering the single slider burger instead of the larger one that comes with the special. She usually orders a turkey club sandwich which is quite a good-sized serving, made on Texas toast. I do like the fries there and ate every bit of my meal. She recently lost a dear friend to a traffic accident in the Bahamas and she filled me in on the details, etc. Annie’s car was hit two blocks from home, broadsided by a police car which was going ‘at a high rate of speed’. That’s how quickly things can change. Her friend was active in her church at Freeport, an Episcopal one, and will be truly missed there, and by Brenda, here.
After lunch, I took my car in for an oil change and asked the man if there was a way they can check the power in my battery. Some times when I start my car, it acts as though it has to think about it first, and then decides to start it. This concerned me, as I remember how Justin's car just quit running that night on the way home from Trivia and had to be towed off JTB. Scary! And I don't want that happening to me. Therefore, besides fresh oil and other fluids, I have a new battery to power me down the road, with some confidence. The technician promised me the car would pop right off with every start, and it did just that when I started it tonight. Yay!
