Dave's 'Just Because' Socks

When the temperatures go down, and the nights become cooler, Dave likes to wear his handknit socks around the house. I normally make him a pair for Christmas, but this year, I finished them, and gave them to him early. No special occasion, just because I love him. Enjoy your toasty feet, Baby. :)

Cell Phone Ignorance

I had some things to do today, so Dave wanted me to have his cell phone. I told him I didn't need a cell phone to just run to Petco, and what if someone from the station tried to call him. He still wanted me to have a phone, so he gave me his new one. Great, I though. If I see a creepy, suspicious person, I can always get my cell phone out, and ask him how to call the police on him...

Forgive Me, Father...

If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared. I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. -Psalm 130:3-5

Another Prayer Request

I just got back from a lovely visit with my sister, Glenda. She and her husband are in town today, and staying in our Church's Sunday School house overnight. Tomorrow she'll be having surgury. Please, readers, keep her in your prayers.

Dear Heavenly Father, I pray for my sister. Please keep your hand on her, and give her peace for tomorrow's procedure. Keep her safe though the surgury, and please heal her completely. Jesus, please watch over her and Perry as they travel home. Please let this surgury heal all her health problems so she won't have to endure any more treatments. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Healthy Me?

It depends on my driving phobia. Last week, Dave and I attended the Crime Stoppers banquet. We enjoyed a dinner of fried catfish, and all the fixings of a yummy fish fry. They offered door prizes, and put on a trivia game show. I was chosen, and won the trivia game. My prize? A three month membership to Anytime Fitness. Now, I've never been one who likes to work out in the company of others, so I thought about giving it away. Kim, a friend I used to work with at the salon, loves to work out at the gym. I had pretty much decided to give it to her, but I reconsidered. I found out this gym is available to it's members 24 hours a day. Part of my membership includes a key, so I can go in and work out anytime it's convenient for me. Hence the name, "Anytime Fitness." I went in today to start my membership. The only drawback is that it's out of my driving comfort zone, but there are plenty of traffic lights to help me, and because it's Anytime, I can choose to go during low traffic times. I'm going to try to go regularly. I'll feel guilty if I don't, because Kim would have really enjoyed this.

A Real Pedicure

I never thought I'd say this, but I love a professional pedicure. I don't get them very often, but it sure is nice when I do. My favorite place in town is called Nu Nails. The salon is so clean and spacious, and the staff is very professional. They're fast without making you feel like you've been rushed...And most importantly (for me, anyway)...they've never made fun of my freakishly long second toe.
Earlier this month, when I was feeling so down, I decided to get myself a pedicure. I hadn't had one all year, and I just needed to feel better. When I got to my usual salon, I found them gone, and shop closed down. Oh, no! I can't go to another place. These people are already used to my toe. So I went home and painted my own toenails. I discovered later that Nu Nails hadn't shut down, but simply moved. I still hadn't gone, because they moved to an area that is waaayyy out of my driving comfort zone. Oh, well. I guess I don't really need pedicures, do I?
Did I mention that I have the best husband ever? Friday, Dave had the afternoon off. We went out to eat, then he took me to Tuesday Morning, then for a Sonic happy hour diet coke. While we were out, I mentioned that it's such a shame my favorite nail salon moved, because it would be nice to have one pedicure before it gets too cold to wear sandals. Do you know what that wonderful mad did? He took me there. While I was inside getting my pedicure, he got a nice nap in the car. Once again...Did I mention I have the best husband ever...?

I'm Brilliant

This week, I discoved ants in my bathroom. I can't imagine why they are going after Annie's food and leaving all the other food alone, but that's what is happening. I don't feel she's quite brave enough to return to the main feeding area, and I don't feel safe spaying chemicals in such a confined area. I tried spraying them with water, and wiping them up. That only takes care of the ones that are out at the time. I thought of moving the food to another area, but I know the ants will find it no matter where it is. Then it hit me. There is a product on the market called an ant mote, which protects hummingbird feeders from ants. The mote is filled with water, and hung just over the feeder. I have one, and I know it works, because ants can't cross that barrier of water.
With this thought in mind, I took a food bowl (the old fashioned, bottom heavy kind), and turned it upside down. The upside-down bowl serves as little shelf for a smaller bowl of food, while the hollow area is filled with water. You now have a water barrier the ants can't cross. After your cat eats, you may have to check for fallen kibbles on the floor, because they're still ant magnets. Ok, how do I get a patent?