Sun, Friends, and Mother's Day

Oh that interminable sun!! We have had eastern Washington-like-weather for the past few days. I have been sitting outside this morning enjoying my coffee and the sunshine. It is going to gradually cool over the next few days, but it is glorious for the moment.

I received a call this morning from Kathleen Montez who was the bookkeeper for Al Hauer when I worked for him. I really like her, but her life has read like a soap opera for the entire 45 years of her life. And much of it is of her own doing. She is now in the process of moving to eastern Washington, Benton City, to be near her mother who has had cancer for the past two years.

I had a most enjoyable Mother’s day complete with flowers, candy, gifts, phone calls and the all-important KFC which Craig delivered at dinnertime. He also provided a lovely bottle of wine, and we shared the candy for dessert. Who could ask for more?

I so have itchy feet to go somewhere – until I look at the price of gasoline. I suppose we will all adjust and get used to the idea as have our Canadian friends and Europeans, but it is still a big pill to swallow. At least the Jetta gets about 30 miles to the gallon, but I’m afraid the motor home will be sitting still for a while at 7 miles to the gallon.

To add insult to injury we received the insurance and licenses renewals for the motor home. Yes, the basic license fee here in Washington is only about $35, closer to $60 for the motor home, but then there is an additional $300 for rapid transit tax!!!! As if we will ever see any benefits from it!

Colleen is sweltering in Phoenix where the daily norm is 100+. She gets up early in the morning so she can walk Skyla before it gets too unbearable. There is a pool in her backyard and Toby, the landlord’s dog loves it, but Skyla hasn’t had the nerve to try it yet. I know one does acclimate after a while, and I do love sunshine, but Phoenix in the summer (spring?) is too much for me.

I skipped my free sewing class last night, but there will be another one next month. I’m off to the sewing machine to work on one of several projects that are underway. I guess I should think about finishing some of them.

Ciao