Where I am…..
I guess my resolutions are going by the wayside.
Unless of course I come home from the city with Clairol. But I’m thinking that’s doubtful. I like my hair the way it is and I’m cheap and lazy. Put those three things together and it’s likely my hair stays it’s gray/white color/lack of color. I was tempted because it seemed like it was something I could do if I wanted to and I thought it might entertain some people. Sometimes I’m into being entertaining. Besides I have something kind of strange going on in one ear and I don’t think hair chemicals would help it.
I am not writing here daily. Sometimes it’s OD’s fault. And sometimes it’s WITM’s fault. Either way I guess there is no reason it has to happen every day. I will write when I want to. OK?
I still plan to write to the grandkids at the beginning of every month. I like that idea and it’s a fresh one.
The food thing is more of a habit now than a resolution. I am eating less/fewer corn chips. At least for now. I can see a binge on the horizon.
I am enjoying my coffee without going totally overboard on it…. though on Friday to celebrate the beginning of the three day weekend I had TWO!!!! small pots of weak coffee. But I didn’t make any on Saturday or so far today.
Jim and I have plans to visit the city today to have a meal at which we sit at a table and a friendly person asks us what we want and then brings it to us. We have to pay for it, but it’s worth it. I will wear my glasses so I can people watch more efficiently. Then we will go to the big grocery store and stock up on pretty much everything. I will take my camera and make sure it has a fully charged battery.
We are out of the deep freeze. Temp on the thermometer outside the cellar way window on the north side of the house says thirty or more degrees. The sun is shining off and on. Was shining a few minutes ago but seems to be under a cloud right now.
There is no fire in the basement furnace today but it feels balmy anyway.
I’m wearing black socks, black jeans, and my black hoodie that commemorates the hundredth anniversary of the county’s county fair. I have yet to put on shoes.
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A few words about OD. It is perfect. Or it’s awful. There is little in between.
A few words about working. I like to work. It takes me places, gives me things. I am not a very self-disciplined person. Work disciplines me.
A few words about a third thing. There has to be a third thing. Maybe the caucuses. Dems are having caucuses on the 21st. I agreed to chair. I am having sixteenth thoughts.
hey there I get to be your first noter today and look OD is working!
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I couldn’t understand why you were wearing all black to commemorate the country fair. Was it a significant tragedy that happened? Like 100 years ago? And you were mourning??? Then I got it…! Because I’m quick like that. I love your grey hair! But I do like change too and love when people do something a bit shocking with their hair. 🙂
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can’t wait to see your photos, I love your grey hair too, have a good day!
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Smiling at fair note. I think your hair is beautiful. No structure when I retire is worrying. Maybe I’ll get a part time job. Good to hear you are above freezing.
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Being male and passed sixty IÂ’m just happy its still up there, a little thinning on top, my daughter has the photographic evidence! I hope you had a good meal in the city, and the passing people entertained Â…Â…
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ryn: I also try to question memories of facts I my sister seems to have invented. I think of it as seeking clarity.
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I’m thinking Chairing might lend even more discipline. 😉 I take my hat off to you.
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Try a brand called Colorsilk for your hair. Its non ammonia based and leaves your hair like silk. Its what I use. I am starting a new baby afghan gleaned from the yarn out of my shawl. Don’t ask..lol. Keep warm dear friend. 🙂
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I’ve been going to Weight Watchers for about a year now. They started a new wrinkle to the program: power foods – beans, lean meats, lots of veggies, non-fat cheeses, etc. A variation on the Mediterranean diet it seems. Oddly enough I am excited by it. Although they seem to think we should have bread with every meal – and I am avoiding it – so far, I might be able to stick with this plan.
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Hair colour is always a consideration and there is absolutely nothing wrong with leaving it as natural as you can, and it seems you are doing just that. And that is fine! I hope your dinner at the restaurant was lovely, and yes it is good to give yourself a treat this way from time to time, and why not, you worked for it, you might as well enjoy it too. Take care for now. G~
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Oh no! That means both of us have the “chair” flu. Awful.
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RYN: Thank ya! Light of heart,
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I need to get a hoodie. And yes, OD is very inconsistent which does not help me write. That’s my excuse, it sounds better than being wordless.
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perhaps if you thought of your hair as silver instead of dull and grey you would feel better about it. I love the way it looks in your new photos. I struggle to think of you in terms of cheap and lazy……you are one of the smartest women I know on here, and I know you work hard. Your friendship is precious to me too….. hugs p
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Iowa. Be well.
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OD is wonderful when it works. I love white hair!! I have been trying to work out how to get all of mine that colour – because at the moment I am piebald. Not at all keen on chemicals. I used to henna mine (100% natural and a conditioner to boot), but I look too old for the red stuff and really don’t like that dyed-black look.
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This is exactly why I don’t make resolutions, especially at the new year. Mine would be history by now. Although I do hope you stick to writing letters to the grandkids. OD blows hot or cold. Just as you say, it is or it isn’t. RYN: “Maybe we need a woman’s club here at OD. As if we aren’t, I guess. What are we going to do with the rest of our lives? Plans? Goals? What’s important? What’s possible? Who gives a #*(&?” I guess I’d like to figure out what is possible but I’m only interested in some things. Even if it is possible doesn’t mean I would be interested, if that makes any sense. Sky diving is possible but I have no interest, for example. I’m beginning to think this group is not going to get off the ground and right now I’m feeling like I don’t give a #*(&?
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RYN: Yes I did. I’ve read all his books. He tells a good story.
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Posting on OD has become a challenge. I first dyed my hair in my 50s. It was expensive and hard on my hair which is baby fine. I’m happier with the natural look.
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If that is realistic sex, it’s more of a boy’s fantasy – the excessive 90’s for sure. I guess it was impossible to get so many women to bare it all and have them still be attractive. There were some not so attractive women there… but that may have been the point. It just didn’t matter. If the woman was willing…
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I’d all but given up on OD, and then the last few days it has been working greatÂ…. fingers crossed that it continues..
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Glad to see you here. Re OD, yeah, I have felt a surge of hope the last couple of times I’ve been here, but I’m gunshy. Still can’t give up the place, though. Thanks for your note. It was a good trip, but kind of…challenging…in those ways. I think my shell has gotten thinner over the past couple of years. Probably not an entirely bad thing.
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OD is actually functioning today. Your hair is fine. We are out of the cold for a bit, but it is supposed to be returning later in the week…..
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What color were you considering? I, for one, would have been very surprised! Not that I would mind, I’d never expect it of you. Kind of like my ugly photo on FB. Did that surprise you? / Sadly true about OD’s on and off behavior but it bothers me less. Used to it, I suppose. / That was one amazing day, last Sunday. / Isn’t being able to sit down and have people bring you food a luxury! I love that you made me look at dining out in a fresh, new way. / I would love to be working for precisely the reasons you describe but I am brain dead./ I apologize for being so long getting back to you!
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