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Finally got my household settled to the point that I could come upstairs for a grand chat w/all of you! I'd reached the point that 'doing without' our time together was a mild frustration on the back burner, then the idea that we could visit again a couple of times per week reawakened the longing with a vengeance, only to quash it with setbacks. Well! here I am - ahhhhh!  The fresh snow and icy Northeasters beleaguering the North and West have sent us our first bite of real autumn, with frost here in the valley and light snow on the mountains, setting the mood for that pot of chili that's bubbling over low heat and the cornbread I'll bake to accompany it when I head back shortly. I'm living in Knoxville proper now. As when I was in Portland, I still have my escape to the country in Powell, when needed. Also have reconnected with a major running buddy from the 1970's, living in the Sevierville area, providing yet another occasional getaway. My transcription work has dropped to two week-ends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) per month and 'on call' as needed, when an unexpected absence occurs. My major occupation is that of live-in caregiver for a friend of many years and his wife. Carl is in second-stage Alzheimer's and needs the comfort and stimulation of consistent interaction, as well as someone to manage his meds and make sure he eats properly. His wife, Martha, works as a cashier at a local chain grocery store. We have a most energetic, charming and unpredictable three-year-old Dachshund/Chihuahua named 'Baby', who absolutely rules the house. (When I get back to Dingbat's Mountain, I'll try to post some pics!) Her bladder capacity is much less than that of my wonderful 'Buddy' out in Portland, so she keeps me running in and out three or four times per day. It takes a lot more energy on my part to keep up with her, as those four short little legs move a lot faster than Buddy's! I've slated this week to begin the fall cleaning with the goal of having it completed by the end of the month so that we can start laying in supplies for the holiday cooking. Also, need to get all the summer clothes ready for storage (in Powell!) and the winter ones out, aired and ready to wear before the really cold weather descends upon us. Hope to be back right here Thursday and that this launches the new schedule for real! Have a great Sunday evening, friends! See you here mid-week! Giggles, grins and Joy in Jesus! The Hag "Oh, blessed are thy who go 'round in circles, for they shall be called big wheels!" -- Some wonderful wag from the 1970's! Never lose a holy curiosity.  Albert Einstein TheHag
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 10/19/2009 5:54 am |
Hi Hag, I know what you mean about the turn in the weather. I got a huge hankering for a big, old pot of navy beans. It got sorta out of control and now, after several satisfying meals, I have over a dozen individual, single-servings in the freezer. I'll trade you for a nice bowl of chili if you throw in the cornbread! So glad to see you here. Hugs, AneMac "He who knows not the world, knows not his own place in it." Marcus Aurelius
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 10/18/2009 9:33 pm |
I always like to see your giggles & grins along with your joy. We have already had some snow and so the soup pot and chili pot have been put to use already. I too am now beginning the sorting of a move and passing forward any thing I won't need that's still good. I look forward to reading you again.  
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10/18/2009 8:52 pm |
Helllllloooo dear lady, nice to see you here. Amen to the chili, that and corn chowder weather! Always a joy to find you in blogs so will check back once again.
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10/18/2009 5:38 pm |
Hey there! Nice to see you back. Yep, sure is chilly chili weather for sure. "One love - one life time" from the Phantom of the Opera
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10/18/2009 5:13 pm |
It is always a treat to turn to Blogs and see your sweet face! Glad things are sort of coming together. Stay warm! Hugs, Ann and Alfie too May you be in Heaven a half hour before the Devil knows you're dead! Irish Blessing
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