This morning our water was turned off
for some repairs for our downstairs friends. I left a good bit of that time to
do some shopping. In preparation to no water, three plus gallons of water were in containers
ready to be used if needed. I managed with just a little of it used so now I am
trying to heat it and wash dishes in it because I am not happy to just dump it
down the drain. I am newly grateful for the ability to turn on the tap and have
clean water come just when I want it. Such luxury!
While shopping this morning I struggled
with torrential rain and wind. Mostly I guess I won because I had an umbrella,
a rain coat, dry stores to go into, and a dry car except where I had dripped a
bit. There was much support in this endeavor. Not so many people had come out
so the stores were quietier than usual. Such luxury!
In afternoon I loaded up my backpack
with several pounds of books that I hoped to leave in two little free
libraries. The weight was enough that I started to get a headache. I am not
sure why that happens to me, but it has in the past as well. No long hikes with
a lot of weight are in my future. The first library is about a mile from my
house. I was so happy to get there and find only three books in it. None of
them were children’s books so that was even better since all of mine are. I left
a generous amount. Then it was on to the next stop that was about a mile in another
direction. That library had a number of books in residence, but with careful
placement, I managed to put in all of the rest that I had with me. My walk home
felt light and free. What luxury!
Paula
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