The llama is all sheared. She looks amazing. She let me brush her out and it's the first time ever in 9 years. She had her head low and was totally relaxed. That sort of thing is good for her and for me!
Julie is being a pill. Sometimes she is the best but sometimes...whew.
Phillip has been working with Randy. I have totally enjoyed having him come up by himself. I love Angie, but it is nice to get to know Phillip again. We used to read the same stuff -- now he has SO passed me up intellectually....that I know I don't comprehend everything he talks about. But he is not a braggart - even though he is a hero and has saved many lives. He is just a normal guy - trying to figure things out. I find him amazing all grown up!
I found an ad on KSL for used piano sheet music. I gave over $1500 worth of music to a teacher that was just starting out. I was looking for a piece and wondered if she still had it - and she was NOT going to share and told me that was too bad. YIKES. I don't even understand that mentality. It's not like I wanted it ALL back. Anyway this woman named Ann had 2 boxes of music (orange box size) she is selling it all to me for 25.00 and shipping....I'm sure there will be things in there I can use. It is hard being so far away from Day Murray Music. I can't go see what is new unless I take a day and plan the trip. And they are sometimes SO expensive. I like to order from Chesbro but there is no way to actually look at the score first before ordering. RATS. This purchase hopefully will be a good deal. She seems like a nice woman. Her grandma was a piano teacher and passed away and left her the music. She took out what she loved and wanted and is selling me the rest.
My new little chicks (well, they're teenagers in chicken years =O) are doing so well. Now when I go out they all run to the gate to say hello. It is fun for me.
I read about the flooding in Helena Montana and how it will affect everyone in Kansas, the Dakotas, all down the line. Photos showed water clear up to the haylofts on the barns. My goodness. What a wet year.
I think it is fascinating to watch people in crisis mode. Some of the people in the south were all jumping in and helping each other. Some were waiting and complaining about the government not helping. Some were looting and getting into mischief. I hope the best of me will appear when my time comes.
We are supposed to have a cold wet week. No wonder the church encourages us to have a years supply of food. Most of the farmers will be out topsoil, equipment, cattle, etc. Food will get scarce. I haven't even put a garden in and it is so wet I can't convince myself that anything will grow and it's getting late. Maybe some tomatoes and zucchini.
Dr. Matthews called and gave me a new prescription for my headaches. They have been pretty bad this last week. The prescription cost 75.00 for 30 of them. Found out that they are being discontinued and that after those 30 -- no more would be available. I decided not to take them. I took my regular meds and will call him next week. I also talked to the pharmacist and she gave me the name of a less expensive medication that works well for headaches.
Tomorrow is Sunday. Lucky me! I get to accompany Amy and Vida. I am always thrilled when I get to play for good singers. Amy is always encouraging even when my playing sucks.
Caden and Ashlyn played for me. Wow. They are so good! When Caden plays music comes out his toes...it is wonderful to watch. And it is so musical! Not notey...not mechanical - but real musical expression!!!! Part of me was a little jealous at the talent and the opportunities -- and then my sensible self was so happy for them and glad they would play for me. I will just keep plugging along. It will all be fine.
I alphabetized 2 of my music drawers today. I have 4 drawers in a large cabinet. I wish I could lay the music flat and would love shelves. Maybe Randy will get to that. Anyway...they are filed spine up so I can read the titles. I found some old friends...and sat and played. It was a joyful hour or so.
Randy and I got the shopping done. It is nice that he goes with me and helps. I plan my menus out for the week. (OOh..I hear thunder!) So there is another thing I don't have to worry about.
Some foxes have eaten 20 out of 30 of Bill Bowden's chickens. YIKES. They also have made great dinners out of his ducks. I hope my little feathered friends are safe.
Collin and family (with 2 dogs!!!!!) will be here Monday. I am planning a picnic - grilling outside....if perchance we get a dry period.
Well it's almost midnight. I can't figure out why I am still awake. I better go study or practice. Hope everyone has a great Memorial Day. It means more to me now, having 2 sons that have served in the military. I can't imagine the things they have gone through to help out other countries. It must have been scary, but I am so grateful. This Memorial Day when I think of loved ones who have passed on, I have gratitude for the military men and women still serving, those holding home together and those who have lost husbands, fathers, sons, mothers, sisters, and wives. We are lucky that there are brave people to do what most of us wouldn't.
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