Pragmatist
Pragmatist

Did I say Spring?
Fri Mar 26 2004

Yesterday was a lovely day. Today I could do without.

It never really rained here, mostly drizzle, but the temperature was probably 20 degrees less than yesterday. And I had to turn on the heater. But this is fairly typical of Sacramento. The first part of March was balmy, the last part trying for winter again. Or some years March comes roaring in with wind and horizontal rain, and the latter part is sweet Spring.

I checked on the sweet peas and morning glories and found two more sprouts. I hope this sudden cool weather doesn't further delay the sprouts. I wonder if that little bird I saw yesterday decided to forage in my asparagus fern again. I found a large handful of short branches scattered on top of the seed bed. But no sign of a nest. Curious.

Today was mostly a nothing day. I didn't sleep well last night, and when I finally did sleep, I didn't wake again until after 10 am. I finished editing my friend's manuscript last evening, wrote him an email telling him it was ready for him, and he telephoned about 20 minutes aft0er I left my bed this morning. I did warn him I was still in my bathrobe.

Still a little bachache from the mopping, but the floor looks really nice. Worth the work, I guess. I didn't feel much like going out in the drizzle, so I got a little more caught up with my email, and did some reading.

I'm lonesome for my cat. Even though I know she's not here, I still automatically look for her on my bed. I really don't want to bring the other cat here until I've returned from my trip. Doesn't feel right to bring him here and then leave him again just as he's getting settled. But I really miss the furry presence in my home.

The cat waiting for me is pure white, a very handsome fellow. He's been named already, and appropriately if my daughter has correctly described his yowl. He is Baensidh, pronounced Banshee. 'Nuff said? I hope he'll be happy as the Only Cat of the Household, as he's been raised with 4 other cats and a rabbit. No, FIVE other cats. I keep telling my daughter she should get a kennel license.

Aaaahhhh! Morton Gould's Grand Canyon Suite is playing on the radio. I haven't heard that in a long time.

Well, I've nothing more to say this evening. Who was it said "Never miss an opportunity to keep your mouth shut"? In this case, still my fingers.

Shalom

19 Comments
  • From:
    Yetzirah (Legacy)
    On:
    Fri Mar 26 2004
    The sweet peas will ENJOY the cooler weather!
    Never fear :-)
  • From:
    Monstergue (Legacy)
    On:
    Fri Mar 26 2004
    Hi There,
    Don't worry. Here in a couple of weeks you will get a big cat fix to get you back into the swing of kittydom, lol.

    Counting the days, dear lady!!!

    Hugs
  • From:
    Dustbunny3 (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Mar 27 2004
    Ahaaa that is March! Feel blessed as it snowed here last night and the wind is blowing. I miss my English Setter SAM but have not been able to bring myself to replace him. I don't think there is a replacement for him . Robbie was a gentleman
    but Oreo and Tootise our other family dog kritters have no manners and braindamaged .
  • From:
    Becoming (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Mar 27 2004
    When Erin was here, we stopped by my favorite store which is similar to a deluxe Walmart with groceries, lawn and garden center, clothing, automotive, you name it. There's even a hair salon. One stop shopping for sure. There's not one within an hour and a half of here, so it's a treat I indulge in when I am driving to pick up or drop her off. Anyway . . . we bought some flower seeds including red and blue morning glories with some white moonflowers to plant at the base. We love morning glories! We had them at the trailer and enjoyed them so much. I guess I ought to plant them near my four o-clock seeds so there will be something blooming throughout the day. I love flowers! We do have crocuses and daffodils blooming in our garden making it truly feel like spring! We really can't start planting seeds until mid-April however. Well, I might start a few a little early, I'm getting anxious!

    I wish you could have your kitty there now, I'm sure it would be good for you but I understand not wanting to disrupt its life more than you have to. They can be pretty sensitive about moves.

    I'm glad to hear you sounding so peppy. Take care and keep mending! *smile*
  • From:
    Thubten (Legacy)
    On:
    Mon Mar 29 2004
    Baensidh, beautiful name, and intriguing spelling. I feel curious about its origin...it might be responsible for me going on a wild goosenet chase, lol.
    "Never miss an opportunity to keep your mouth shut", tsk, I'm thinking of a relative who needs to observe this *having wicked thoughts slaps wrist*
    keep well and walking and looking at the stars
    love from thubten

  • From:
    Becoming (Legacy)
    On:
    Mon Mar 29 2004
    There's a private comment hiding in here for you. *smile*
  • From:
    TraumaMama (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Mar 30 2004
    I'm glad you are getting another cat. Any cat would be lucky to have you as an owner.
    ((HUGS))
  • From:
    MagicWhiskey (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Mar 31 2004
    Oooo from competing with attention with five other pets to having your undivided attention. I wouldn't mind being that cat.
  • From:
    MagicWhiskey (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Apr 03 2004
    HM. Are you okay?
  • From:
    CovertOps (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Apr 06 2004
    You sound very contented, dear Chaya. I hope you're having a good week. I missed you. I haven't heard from you in ages. Hope all is well.
    Love & Hugs,
    E.L.
  • From:
    CovertOps (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Apr 06 2004
    Two cats! Oh wow! Oh boy! Oh joy!
    :o) :o) :o)
    BIG HUGS
    Love,
    E.L.
  • From:
    Fairywishes (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Apr 14 2004
    Just checking by to see if you are ok, haven't heard from you in a while....
  • From:
    Yetzirah (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Apr 17 2004
    Oh, we want a travelog!!!

    All the sights!

    Good Shabbos :-)
  • From:
    Sezrah (Legacy)
    On:
    Mon Apr 19 2004
    hallo chaya!!!!!!!!

    welcome back :)

    *hugs* and love

    sez
  • From:
    Yetzirah (Legacy)
    On:
    Mon Apr 19 2004
    For some reason, your latest entry won't come up.
    Wonder what's going on?

    (The one that is titled, "I'm Here")

  • From:
    Yetzirah (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Apr 21 2004
    I am so hoping that when the dust settles, Ms. Manic comes out on top....

    I try not to let Ms. Gloomy write any entries.
    She is such a downer. And besides, when she does get a word in, my parents worry too much.

    I have been confining her to the hard copy journal, in which I may come off for posterity as a full blown case of depression! Little will the readers of said hard copy know of the OTHER, unless they find the DD Files!

    I like the picture of you. It captures your literary side. Very nice.

    How is your visit going?

    Yours,
    The Marvelous Ms. M
  • From:
    Fairywishes (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Apr 21 2004
    I was all excited to see that 'you're back' but i cannot get into the entry, I am presuming it is something to do with the updates going on here at DD, I know I have had problems getting into diaries and my own diary

    Hope you are ok and well

    *fairywishes*


    x
  • From:
    CovertOps (Legacy)
    On:
    Mon Apr 26 2004
    You are such a sweet, beautiful, elegant lady, Chaya.
    No, my dear friend, I am still able to find time to write once a week or so. The reason you haven't been getting notifies is that the DD system has changed and you have to sign up on someone's Notify List all over again if you intend to receive notifies.
    I hope you've got your darling cat with you now.
    Love & Hugs,
    E.L.
  • From:
    CovertOps (Legacy)
    On:
    Thu May 06 2004
    Dear Chaya,
    Thank you for getting on my Notify List. I'm sorry I won't be able to get on your Notify List, or anyone else's, for that matter. I have only one active e-mail account and too many e-mails to go through, so I'll just have to make a real list on Post-It notes to stick next to my PC to remind me whose Diaries to check. :oP
    Love to Baensidh!
    Love & Hugs,
    E.L.