Feminists

I am officially not a feminist and never will be. The world is insane!! Hobby Lobby is owned by Christians who don't believe in abortion. They were sued by women because they won't have insurance that covers birth control. The judges (five men) voted in favor of Hobby Lobby. Now the world is going mad. Seriously? I haven'ted verified it but I was told that Hobby Lobby's insurance DOES cover birth control -- 16 different brands - just not the four that cause spontaneous abortions. So what's wrong with that? Oh and they're trying to control women. What a load of bull shit!!

A day of rest

Stayed home all day. Got up around 6:30 and, since it was nice and cool this morning, I made bacon in the oven. Had two B&Ls without the T for lunch and froze the rest.

Finished two hexis and balled up some minis. Bought and watched the first episode of season one of Broadchurch and ordered the series from interlibrary loan. Then I watched the first two episodes of season one of Sherlock. Have to say I love them both. And Sherlock is clearly written by the same writers who have done the last two doctors. I'm so happy I have some good stuff to watch!

A very good day

Got up early this morning and had a nice cup of coffee. Talked to Yvonne for awhile. Then I finished putting together all my late swaps. Went to the post office and mailed them and the cigar store and got the newspapers. The book, Artisan Breads in Five Minutes a Day was waiting for me at the library from Paperback .com. Love that place! Of course I'll have to wait until the fall before I even attempt to make bread again!

Then Sandy and I went to faire. This year was strange. Last year Marcie wouldn't even look at me and no one else was very friendly either. This year she came and hugged me and everyone else stopped to talk. Danny said he hoped I didn't pay to get in so I told him I used Sandy's brother's comp. He said if I come back I don't need it. Chris and I and maybe Sandy are going next Sunday. I have to leave by two though because I have to come home and get dressed for Tee's daughter, Katie's baby shower.

Then I went to Ginny's wedding reception. Most of the lodge and most of the CWV were there and we had a really nice time. They're still going strong but I'm tired!!! LOL!!

MEATO

So Chris and I met Sandy at MEATO at the CWV and I won a giant package of boneless, skinless, chicken breasts. Nice! Going to see if Joel can smoke them.

Going to faire with Sandy tomorrow and then Ginny's wedding in the afternoon. Should be a great day and the weather will be like today -- warm but dry. My kind of summer weather.

Good day

Went to Wintergreen with Judy to work on purchase orders but we didn't get any done. We did sort some and are bringing a batch back to work. Then we left work early and Judy brought me to Naugatuck to get my car. He only charged $110 (with the tax) for the belt and I really like this place.

Sam called and we got tickets for the Saturday of Comic Con. I guess the three day passes sold out quick too. But Saturday must be the best day since it's the most expensive. They're starting to come out with who's going to be there. So far they only named three people and the only one I've heard of is Stan Lee. I wouldn't mind meeting him. He's brilliant.

Laura, Joel and I went to the aldermen's meeting tonight. Tommy was there. Afterward we talked with Eugene from the Indy for about 45 minutes.

The people next door got another puppy. They shouldn't have a dog at all. Last one they kept tied in the yard all the time and the crated when it was in the house. Grrr!

Thursday

Judy picked me up for work and brought me home. Karla called when I got home and said the car is ready. I'll see if I can get up there tomorrow to pick it up. He did the ignition for free since it was under warranty and he did the serpentine belt for $110.32. Brannigans wanted $199. I like this man. Plus he prays for his customers and I can use all the prayers I can get.

Felt sick for a little while but am fine now. Thank God.

Sammy graduated

We watched our Sammy Dove receive her diploma tonight. How proud I am of her. How proud her grandfather would be. I wish we all could have been there together to see her graduate. Allen, Anthony and Carol weren't there. They should have been. I know they obviously couldn't

I can't write anymore. I cry every time I think of the time that's gone and my baby granddaughter being an adult now. She even has a job interview at Ocean State Job Lots in Naugatuck.

And I brought the car to the mechanic in Naugatuck. One thing he said really struck me. He said he and his workers pray for all of the people who's cars they fix.

And Ruffio was sick all day - puking. I hope it was just a quick virus.

Car

It worked today so I'm hoping it's the ignition and that using just the key with no chain or anything works. Anthony called and said he was going to call his mechanic but he never called me back.

Went to the chiropractor.

Went to the library to see a guy sing Broadway show music. He was very good.

And now I'm home waiting to go to bed.

Sunday

Went to Rosemarie Storiale's wake for a few minutes with Tommy. Jimmy and Pauly look great. Tommy said that Jimmy told him that Pauly came out of the closet. That's good.

That's all I did today except for washing clothes at the laundromat and then I brought them home and hung them out. YUM!

Sammy's party

So I picked up the car today and they said it's more than likely something wrong with the ignition. Anthony will call the place where they got it done on Monday to see if they will look at it.

He came and picked me up and we went to Sammy's party at Karla's. It was just the family and Collette and their friend Theresa.

I can't wait to see my Sammy Dove graduate on Tuesday.

AND Anthony now likes Country music. UGH!

A good Friday night anyway

The car died on the way to work and I had to have AAA tow it. It's not that it died but it stops as if I turned it off. That's not good. It's at the mechanic's and I have to get it in the morning until Anthony can find out what they did starter or ignition because it could be one of those and that work was done a few weeks before they gave the car to me.

Sammy's graduation party is tomorrow. I still can't believe she's graduating already.

Instead of going to the Elks we went to Molto Bene to see the Bernadettes. I said hi to Mark Spicer and reminded him I'm Jack's friend and he actually remembered my name. Jimmy sort of remembered me a little when I told him I'm Jack's friend. I wish Jack would go to one of the shows. They were all very close.

Happy

I forget to write what been good in my day like I used to sometimes.

I'm loving going to the chiropractor.
It was raining but the sun came out and it's not overly hot.
My cat is always happy to see me.
I feel good and I feel happy.
I've got tickets to the horror fest and to the Marvel thing at Discovery Times Square.
I have friends that I love.
Life is good

Brainstorming

We had a meeting that started at Apollos and went to the Green with our pizza. It was Laura, Joel, Monica, me, Antonio, Nick, Timmy, Susan and her son Ian. I think we kicked around a mess of ideas. I'm optimistic about the future of the commission.

Chiro and more

Went to the chiropractor after work. Had my adjustment and then new patient orientation. Learned a lot. I like that they think medicine is deadly in a lot of cases and it doesn't make people healthier in most cases.

Then the concert on the green with I'Liguri. I left early and am ready for bed but they were good.

CT is having it's first horror fest right in Waterbury on August 23. Linda Blair will be there -- I hope my going and if I see her it doesn't violate my deal with God. I don't think so since it's not a movie or anything about The Exorcist -- just the actress. Also the guy who played Michael Myers and the one who played Jason and John Zaffis will be there too. I bought two tickets and I'll go alone if I have to.

Lillian's son Justin is graduating high school. Justin has spinabifida. He wasn't supposed to live. And yet he did and is graduating high school. They abort babies like him. I remember the joy there was around that little child in the wheelchair. Such a beautiful smile.

Decided to relax

Went to the chiropractor -- I'm liking this and then Chris wanted me to go walking. I decided to just stay home and take a shower and I'm watching Criminal Minds. That's about it.

139 pounds

How is it possible to lose four pounds overnight? I hope it's a scale issue and I'm really not gaining like crazy.

Washed the floor today and cooked up the pork chops I bought the other day. Also cooked the stuffed sole I had bought so now I have food for the next few days at work. I also ran down to the ice cream shop and got a hot fudge sundae. But I didn't eat much so that's ok. I hope.

142 and rising

Derby Day seemed to be a huge hit and I did almost 18,000 steps today and didn't eat all that much but gained another freaking pound. Something is not right with me. Tomorrow I will do Weight Watchers and start eating healthier and walking and see what happens. If I don't go down a little by next Sunday, I will have to call the doctor.

And how can I forget to mention that it's been 20 years since I last saw my mom. She would have been 100 this year. I miss her so much. And Fr. John - 18 years. Incredible. And Timmy, who was 8 when I first met Allen, is 52 today. Time is flying too fast.

Tired and fat -- yesterday's post

For some reason this didn't post last night.

I weighed myself and I'm 141.2 pounds. This has to stop. Sunday I will start in earnest. I don't know what to do or why I can't stop eating and am constantly hungry. Things can't keep going this way.

Went to the Elks while I waited for Laura and Joel. We were supposed to meet at the Center and get stuff. Tom came down to the lodge so he and I and Chris just sat and talked and stuff. I didn't drink. I called Laura at 9 and told her I was going home. If we have to be downtown at 5:30 a.m. I am not sitting around waiting all night for them to do whatever we have to do. I am going to bed.

On a roll

Of forgetting to post. Don't even know what day I posted last so I'll have to catch up when I get a chance. I do know I am 140.8 pounds as of last night. That really sucks. Something has got to change.

No dog

Jen brought Mae Mae to visit and everything was fine until she saw Ruffio. She is definitely not cat friendly and Jen has to change her listing. It's too bad because I really liked her. But Jen says I'm definitely approved and she'll keep an eye out for a dog for me since she knows what I need.

Well we tried.

Weekend is over

And I didn't have enough time to all I wanted to do. Oh well.

Tomorrow I get to meet Mae Mae. Hopefully this works out.

Today I did some cleaning and dumping of tons of papers. Still have a mess to sort and dump. Then Chris called and asked if I wanted to go to the boardwalk at the beach to walk. So me, Chris, her sister Marcia and Mary Adzima went. It was fun.

Came home and died my own hair because I can't wait any longer for my sister.

We have a Cultural Commission meeting tonight.

Missed a day

But I really am doing pretty good remembering to post almost every day. Yesterday I didn't feel like going out after work so I told Chris I didn't feel well. That wasn't a lie because I felt a bit yucky. So I just stayed home and went to bed early.

Sandy and I went to IHop today and then Savers and the Dollar Tree. I've been home ever since.

Nice and normal stuff.

Mae Mae

So, Jen, the lady who works at Brass City Rescue Alliance, called me about Mae Mae. She is absolutely in love with the dog and her cousin is fostering her. She had me on the phone for over half an hour. She will be bringing her over on Monday to see if we like each other and to meet the cat. I think the only thing that might make me not pass muster is the vet thing. Hopefully it will be ok. Plus I have to get the landlord's ok -- Rich better say yes!!!

No Cosmic tonight

Something wrong with Donna's car. So I went for a walk on the Riverwalk with Chris and her sister, Marcia. Chris and I did almost 2 miles. Not bad.

Oh I went and had my first adjustment from the chiropractor. He did the head thing and there was a huge pop but it didn't hurt. Have to go back Monday. He called to see how I'm doing. Seems to think I'll be sore. Um ... no. He will also be taking credit for me going on the Riverwalk because I told him I don't ever have the energy to do it. LOL!!

Carol

I called Carol today. She has been evasive lately and not been calling me at all. I felt something was wrong. She finally told me that she's staying with friends and that she and Anthony have been having problems but she thinks they might be getting better. I hope so. I don't want to see her miserable. I love her too much.

Went to a consultation at a chiropractor's today. My insurance pays 100%, even co-pay and I can go as often as I want. So I have to go back tomorrow to get the results of the xrays and see what's what.

Called the lady about the dog Sam found on a shelter site. I have to call another lady and then get interviewed or whatever. But I like the sound of this dog. She could be who will be in my life.

Odd day

Went to the meeting with DeGennaro and the police and it was iffy. I told them we'd lose Derby Day if they keep going the way they are.

And I got an email from Roseann who is all pissed because she said I was checking up on her and I have no idea what the hell she's talking about. She's getting really strange and paranoid. I wasn't nice to her in my reply and I'm not sorry. I'm 62 years old and am completely done with drama. I simply don't care anymore.

Went to the women's group at the library and enjoyed it. I'll keep going.

I'm not going to let anyone, for any reason, upset me anymore to the best of my ability.

I'm done with drama and negativity. Including my own.

Beautiful day

Didn't hear from Chris so I went to Seymour Founder's Day by myself. Saw bunches of people there, made an appointment with a chiropractor and had a plain old good time. Best of all, I have two pieces of apple tort from Tea with Tracy to eat when I feel like it. YUM!!!

Also went grocery shopping. How is it possible that I live alone, didn't buy anything for the cat, and STILL spent $82 on myself? Geez!

And I'm having a bad book week or two. First the cat drowned one library book. Then the book of short stories, Dangerous Women, only had two stories I liked -- obviously the one by Jim Butcher and the other was by Sherrlyn Kenyon (I know I spelled her name wrong). Now I'm about to read the next library book I have, but I didn't read #8 in the series, Dragonwell Dead. I HATE when I do that. But I need to read this because it's the only book I have on hand.